Quick Reference
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All other countries. All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 Forms Printer 2500 Series Quick Reference July 2007 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc.
All other countries. All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 Forms Printer 2500 Series Quick Reference July 2007 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc.
Quick Reference
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... Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in push mode 31 Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in pull mode 32 Setting Top-Of-Form for a cut form or an envelope ...32 Setting Top-Of-Form in a macro ...33 Paper and specialty media guide 34 Paper types and sizes supported by the printer...34 Changing tractor positions...
... Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in push mode 31 Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in pull mode 32 Setting Top-Of-Form for a cut form or an envelope ...32 Setting Top-Of-Form in a macro ...33 Paper and specialty media guide 34 Paper types and sizes supported by the printer...34 Changing tractor positions...
Quick Reference
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Understanding Setup mode and menu options 39 Using Setup mode...39 Changing menu settings (an example)...40 Main Menu options...41 Main menu options...41 Forms Macro options...42 Data options ...43 Control options...45 Emulation options ...46 Interface options...47 Maintaining the printer 48 Ordering supplies...48 Removing the ribbon cartridge...48 Cleaning the printer...48 Recycling Lexmark products...49 Contents 4
Understanding Setup mode and menu options 39 Using Setup mode...39 Changing menu settings (an example)...40 Main Menu options...41 Main menu options...41 Forms Macro options...42 Data options ...43 Control options...45 Emulation options ...46 Interface options...47 Maintaining the printer 48 Ordering supplies...48 Removing the ribbon cartridge...48 Cleaning the printer...48 Recycling Lexmark products...49 Contents 4
Quick Reference
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Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. Printer front view 1 2 A 3 8 7 6 5 4 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Power switch 4 Paper select lever 5 Paper guides 6 Manual feeder 7 Front cover 8 Control panel Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- and wide-carriage models. and 24-wire narrow- Learning about the printer 5
Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. Printer front view 1 2 A 3 8 7 6 5 4 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Power switch 4 Paper select lever 5 Paper guides 6 Manual feeder 7 Front cover 8 Control panel Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- and wide-carriage models. and 24-wire narrow- Learning about the printer 5
Quick Reference
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... (six-part Prints original plus three copies forms) (four-part forms) Feature/function Control panel Font lock Pitch lock All models Button control for Load/Unload, Tear Off, Font, Setup, Pitch, Macro, and paper movement functions. Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Character spacing Prints in 10,...8226; Gothic • Courier • Prestige • Presentor • Orator • Script Print styles Note: This feature is set in the printer default settings. • Locks pitch selections you make from the control panel so it is not changed by your program • Pitch lock is...
... (six-part Prints original plus three copies forms) (four-part forms) Feature/function Control panel Font lock Pitch lock All models Button control for Load/Unload, Tear Off, Font, Setup, Pitch, Macro, and paper movement functions. Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Character spacing Prints in 10,...8226; Gothic • Courier • Prestige • Presentor • Orator • Script Print styles Note: This feature is set in the printer default settings. • Locks pitch selections you make from the control panel so it is not changed by your program • Pitch lock is...
User Guide
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All other countries. Forms Printer 2500 Series User's Guide September 2011 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are the property of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550
All other countries. Forms Printer 2500 Series User's Guide September 2011 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are the property of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550
User Guide
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Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. Printer front view 1 2 A 3 8 7 6 5 4 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Power switch 4 Paper select lever 5 Paper guides 6 Manual feeder 7 Front cover 8 Control panel Learning about the printer 7 Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9‑ and 24‑wire narrow‑ and wide‑carriage models.
Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. Printer front view 1 2 A 3 8 7 6 5 4 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Power switch 4 Paper select lever 5 Paper guides 6 Manual feeder 7 Front cover 8 Control panel Learning about the printer 7 Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9‑ and 24‑wire narrow‑ and wide‑carriage models.
User Guide
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...knockout 8 Parallel connector 9 USB connector 10 Optional Tractor 2 connector knockout 11 Power cord connector Applying control panel overlays The Lexmark Forms Printer 2500 Series printers have control panel overlays available in different languages. To apply an overlay in the language of your choice: 1 Peel the... backing off of the layer 1 label, and then place the overlay directly over layer 2 of the control panel. Learning about the printer 8 Printer back view 5 1 2 3 4 11 6 10 7 98 Part name 1 Ribbon access cover latch 2 Acoustic flap 3 Tear off bar 4 Ribbon...
...knockout 8 Parallel connector 9 USB connector 10 Optional Tractor 2 connector knockout 11 Power cord connector Applying control panel overlays The Lexmark Forms Printer 2500 Series printers have control panel overlays available in different languages. To apply an overlay in the language of your choice: 1 Peel the... backing off of the layer 1 label, and then place the overlay directly over layer 2 of the control panel. Learning about the printer 8 Printer back view 5 1 2 3 4 11 6 10 7 98 Part name 1 Ribbon access cover latch 2 Acoustic flap 3 Tear off bar 4 Ribbon...
User Guide
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... application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from your program in situations where the Address changes. Most applications let you specify the type of DOS. Note: This function is disabled if a USB cable is connected. 1 Make sure the printer is on the network setup... Domain Name. Consult a system support person for your DOS application to see what printer drivers are using IBM mode (the factory default setting), select a printer from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The network setup page prints. however, the Fully Qualified Domain Name does not...
... application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from your program in situations where the Address changes. Most applications let you specify the type of DOS. Note: This function is disabled if a USB cable is connected. 1 Make sure the printer is on the network setup... Domain Name. Consult a system support person for your DOS application to see what printer drivers are using IBM mode (the factory default setting), select a printer from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The network setup page prints. however, the Fully Qualified Domain Name does not...
User Guide
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... 1050 Learning about the printer 14 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2580/2581 users: 1 Forms Printer 2580/2581 2 Forms Printer 2480/2481 plus 3 Forms Printer 2380/2381 plus 4 2380 plus/2381 plus 5 2380/2381 IBM Personal Printer SeriesTM II 6 4201/4202 IBM ProprinterTM III 7 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter II 8 IBM ExecJetTM Printer Model 4072 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2590/2591 users: 1 Forms Printer 2590/2591 2 Forms Printer 2490/2491 3 Forms Printer 2390 plus/2391...
... 1050 Learning about the printer 14 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2580/2581 users: 1 Forms Printer 2580/2581 2 Forms Printer 2480/2481 plus 3 Forms Printer 2380/2381 plus 4 2380 plus/2381 plus 5 2380/2381 IBM Personal Printer SeriesTM II 6 4201/4202 IBM ProprinterTM III 7 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter II 8 IBM ExecJetTM Printer Model 4072 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2590/2591 users: 1 Forms Printer 2590/2591 2 Forms Printer 2490/2491 3 Forms Printer 2390 plus/2391...
User Guide
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Learning about the printer 15 For Forms Printer 2590/2591 users: 1 Epson LQ850 2 LQ 1050 Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode If the printer has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your application in the following preferred order. 1 Oki 320/321 Turbo 2 Oki 320/321
Learning about the printer 15 For Forms Printer 2590/2591 users: 1 Epson LQ850 2 LQ 1050 Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode If the printer has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your application in the following preferred order. 1 Oki 320/321 Turbo 2 Oki 320/321
User Guide
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... initiated. 7 Send the print job again. The paper remains at www.lexmark.com. • If you are using Windows, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at the new Top‑Of‑Form position until the printer beeps and the light blinks. 3 Open the control panel to access...
... initiated. 7 Send the print job again. The paper remains at www.lexmark.com. • If you are using Windows, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at the new Top‑Of‑Form position until the printer beeps and the light blinks. 3 Open the control panel to access...
User Guide
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... using Windows, use resident fonts and/or pitches. Selected font or pitch is not printing or is jammed in the printer To clear a continuous forms paper jam: 1 Turn the printer off at www.lexmark.com. - Printing continues beyond the edges of the Main menu. Solving paper feed problems Paper is changing If you are... and right tractor doors, and then remove the paper. 7 Remove the ribbon access cover to align with your DOS application. If possible, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Character Options selection of the continuous...
... using Windows, use resident fonts and/or pitches. Selected font or pitch is not printing or is jammed in the printer To clear a continuous forms paper jam: 1 Turn the printer off at www.lexmark.com. - Printing continues beyond the edges of the Main menu. Solving paper feed problems Paper is changing If you are... and right tractor doors, and then remove the paper. 7 Remove the ribbon access cover to align with your DOS application. If possible, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Character Options selection of the continuous...
User Guide
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...paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder These are possible solutions. Printer does not feed from the printer. 2 Turn the Auto Sheet Feeder upside down to the position. • Press Tractor to print. Troubleshooting 70 • Make sure the forms thickness lever is set correctly for the paper type being ...used . • Press Load/Unload to On. Printer does not feed from a parked status. • Make sure the right paper guide is...
...paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder These are possible solutions. Printer does not feed from the printer. 2 Turn the Auto Sheet Feeder upside down to the position. • Press Tractor to print. Troubleshooting 70 • Make sure the forms thickness lever is set correctly for the paper type being ...used . • Press Load/Unload to On. Printer does not feed from a parked status. • Make sure the right paper guide is...
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... number of lines on a page 73 lines do not start at left margin 67 print is too light 72 printer goes to Tear Off position before job finishes 66 smudged forms or print too dark 73 specified font or pitch is not printing or is changing 68 print troubleshooting buttons do... tractor 43 push tractor converting 44 paper paths 24 R recycling Lexmark products 57 WEEE statement 78 ribbon cartridge removing 56 S safety information 6 security supporting IPSec 59 supporting SNMPv3 59 using 802.1x authentication 60 setting Top‑Of‑Form 39, 40, 41 Setup mode Control options 52 Data options ...
... number of lines on a page 73 lines do not start at left margin 67 print is too light 72 printer goes to Tear Off position before job finishes 66 smudged forms or print too dark 73 specified font or pitch is not printing or is changing 68 print troubleshooting buttons do... tractor 43 push tractor converting 44 paper paths 24 R recycling Lexmark products 57 WEEE statement 78 ribbon cartridge removing 56 S safety information 6 security supporting IPSec 59 supporting SNMPv3 59 using 802.1x authentication 60 setting Top‑Of‑Form 39, 40, 41 Setup mode Control options 52 Data options ...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... or misuse • unsuitable physical or operating environment • maintenance by any unauthorized (non-Lexmark) servicer • operation of a product beyond the limit of the raised image. Basic form design When designing forms, include a non-print area of 8.38 mm (0.33 in the "Printer specifications" chapter. For specific perforation and die-cut guidelines for...
... or misuse • unsuitable physical or operating environment • maintenance by any unauthorized (non-Lexmark) servicer • operation of a product beyond the limit of the raised image. Basic form design When designing forms, include a non-print area of 8.38 mm (0.33 in the "Printer specifications" chapter. For specific perforation and die-cut guidelines for...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... 9 F face sheet 21 fiber content 151 finishes 17, 21 form design 11, 9 fumes 9, 23 fuser cleaner Optra Plus and 4039 printers 130 Optra S 143 G grain orientation 16 H humidity 9 I industry 8 inks (preprinted stock) 10 integrated forms 29 ironing 10 L label and paper Industry 8 label characteristics 19...fuser cleaner (Optra S) 143 labels construction 21, 19 design 23, 19 dual web forms 27 duplexing 19 integrated forms 29 printer maintenance 19 printing 19 vinyl and polyester labels 28 laser printers 7 liners 21 M maintenance procedures 13 manufacturers 8 matrix defined 151 stripped edge 23 total...
... 9 F face sheet 21 fiber content 151 finishes 17, 21 form design 11, 9 fumes 9, 23 fuser cleaner Optra Plus and 4039 printers 130 Optra S 143 G grain orientation 16 H humidity 9 I industry 8 inks (preprinted stock) 10 integrated forms 29 ironing 10 L label and paper Industry 8 label characteristics 19...fuser cleaner (Optra S) 143 labels construction 21, 19 design 23, 19 dual web forms 27 duplexing 19 integrated forms 29 printer maintenance 19 printing 19 vinyl and polyester labels 28 laser printers 7 liners 21 M maintenance procedures 13 manufacturers 8 matrix defined 151 stripped edge 23 total...
Technical Reference
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More information will be added and a final version will be released at a later date. All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 www.lexmark.com August 2008 Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. © 2008 Lexmark International, Inc. Monday, August 11, 2008 1:59 pm Please note that this is a DRAFT document. Forms Printer 258x/259x Technical Reference DRAFT document -
More information will be added and a final version will be released at a later date. All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 www.lexmark.com August 2008 Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. © 2008 Lexmark International, Inc. Monday, August 11, 2008 1:59 pm Please note that this is a DRAFT document. Forms Printer 258x/259x Technical Reference DRAFT document -
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...and manually move the Carrier all the way to the standard support for the US and Western Europe code pages, the 2500 series forms printers include support for characters contained in the following table. Draft document 3-1 Enabling code page CHAPTER 3: Code Pages Enabling code page ...OCR-B has been downloaded. This is switched to one or more buttons on layer 2 of the control panel while turning the printer on 259x printers Standard Eastern Europe Micro up Micro down included included included includeda Baltic Set up included included Arabic Micro + Micro included included ...
...and manually move the Carrier all the way to the standard support for the US and Western Europe code pages, the 2500 series forms printers include support for characters contained in the following table. Draft document 3-1 Enabling code page CHAPTER 3: Code Pages Enabling code page ...OCR-B has been downloaded. This is switched to one or more buttons on layer 2 of the control panel while turning the printer on 259x printers Standard Eastern Europe Micro up Micro down included included included includeda Baltic Set up included included Arabic Micro + Micro included included ...
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...IBM Code Page - Draft document APPENDIX A: Code Page Table A-1 Code Page Table The 2500 series forms printers include support for a variety of a printer model family (258x or 259x) indicates that printer family. See the following conventions are used to identify code pages and are supplied as a cross...commonly used : • Code Page - refers to the code page identifier on that code page/translation combination is supported on the printer operator panel. • Name - refers to more easily locate support information, no matter which convention is the factory default code page...
...IBM Code Page - Draft document APPENDIX A: Code Page Table A-1 Code Page Table The 2500 series forms printers include support for a variety of a printer model family (258x or 259x) indicates that printer family. See the following conventions are used to identify code pages and are supplied as a cross...commonly used : • Code Page - refers to the code page identifier on that code page/translation combination is supported on the printer operator panel. • Name - refers to more easily locate support information, no matter which convention is the factory default code page...