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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
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Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. Learning about the printer 5 and 24-wire narrow- 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.
Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. Learning about the printer 5 and 24-wire narrow- 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.
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...bar 4 Ribbon access cover latch 5 Recessed network button 6 Network connector 7 Optional serial interface knockout 8 Parallel connector 9 USB connector 10 Optional Tractor 2 connector knockout 11 Power cord connector 98 6 7 Understanding the printer features and functions Printer features by... model Feature/function Multi-speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) • 10 characters per inch (cpi) • 12 cpi Draft Courier Gothic 2580/2581 • 440 characters per second (cps) • 520 cps 309 cps 77 cps (Near-Letter-Quality mode) 2590...
...bar 4 Ribbon access cover latch 5 Recessed network button 6 Network connector 7 Optional serial interface knockout 8 Parallel connector 9 USB connector 10 Optional Tractor 2 connector knockout 11 Power cord connector 98 6 7 Understanding the printer features and functions Printer features by... model Feature/function Multi-speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) • 10 characters per inch (cpi) • 12 cpi Draft Courier Gothic 2580/2581 • 440 characters per second (cps) • 520 cps 309 cps 77 cps (Near-Letter-Quality mode) 2590...
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...and Load/Unload buttons only, thus limiting the potential that untrained operators may accidentally change forms settings Ribbon cartridge Contains the inked fabric ribbon Printer tests • Power-on Self Test • Printer test page-Determines whether your machine has print problems • Demonstration Print Box and...the Bar code function, see the Technical Reference available on the Lexmark Web site at the perforation • Assists in tearing non-perforated forms • Reduces the amount of pre-printed forms. Manual front loading for cut sheets Enables printing on cut sheets...
...and Load/Unload buttons only, thus limiting the potential that untrained operators may accidentally change forms settings Ribbon cartridge Contains the inked fabric ribbon Printer tests • Power-on Self Test • Printer test page-Determines whether your machine has print problems • Demonstration Print Box and...the Bar code function, see the Technical Reference available on the Lexmark Web site at the perforation • Assists in tearing non-perforated forms • Reduces the amount of pre-printed forms. Manual front loading for cut sheets Enables printing on cut sheets...
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... to a setting corresponding with your option for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Make sure the paper path is set to On, the printer moves the paper to Top-Of-Form and put the printer online. Front loading continuous forms using . 4 Remove the ribbon access cover. 5 Move the paper select lever down to print continuous...
... to a setting corresponding with your option for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Make sure the paper path is set to On, the printer moves the paper to Top-Of-Form and put the printer online. Front loading continuous forms using . 4 Remove the ribbon access cover. 5 Move the paper select lever down to print continuous...
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... printed on the rear plate. Note: If you have trouble moving the right tractor to align the left and right tractor doors. 13 Replace the ribbon access cover. 14 Move the tractor to the paper width, roll the rubber tractor stop out of the left margin. 15 Push the left or...
... printed on the rear plate. Note: If you have trouble moving the right tractor to align the left and right tractor doors. 13 Replace the ribbon access cover. 14 Move the tractor to the paper width, roll the rubber tractor stop out of the left margin. 15 Push the left or...
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Loading paper 25 5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Pull the left and right tractor locking levers up to unlock the tractors.
Loading paper 25 5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Pull the left and right tractor locking levers up to unlock the tractors.
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... 2. 16 Press Micro , Micro , or LineFeed to move the left margin on the paper with the [A symbol printed on the rear plate. Note: Top-Of-Form is not saved if the printer is turned off or runs out of paper when using the pull tractor. 18 Make sure the...-Of-Form you have trouble moving the right tractor to the paper width, roll the rubber tractor stop out of the seated position. Move the tractor to the paper width, load the paper, and then lock the right tractor. 10 Close the left and right tractor doors. 11 Replace the ribbon access...
... 2. 16 Press Micro , Micro , or LineFeed to move the left margin on the paper with the [A symbol printed on the rear plate. Note: Top-Of-Form is not saved if the printer is turned off or runs out of paper when using the pull tractor. 18 Make sure the...-Of-Form you have trouble moving the right tractor to the paper width, roll the rubber tractor stop out of the seated position. Move the tractor to the paper width, load the paper, and then lock the right tractor. 10 Close the left and right tractor doors. 11 Replace the ribbon access...
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Changing tractor positions 36 3 Pull the front cover up and out of the way. 4 Hold down the latching levers while you lift and pull the tractor unit out of the printer. 1 2 1 Tractor unit 2 Latching levers 5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Turn the tractor unit around so that the latching levers are upright, facing you. 7 Place the tractor against the back slant of the printer along the tractor guides.
Changing tractor positions 36 3 Pull the front cover up and out of the way. 4 Hold down the latching levers while you lift and pull the tractor unit out of the printer. 1 2 1 Tractor unit 2 Latching levers 5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Turn the tractor unit around so that the latching levers are upright, facing you. 7 Place the tractor against the back slant of the printer along the tractor guides.
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...it out of paper from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Ordering supplies Use the listed part numbers to maintain optimum print quality. Maintaining the printer 48 CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The printhead may be ordered from the printer. Supply item Part number Parallel cable... yield re-inking ribbon) Note: Printer ribbons can be hot. Cleaning the printer Preparing the printer for cleaning 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Lift the left and right release latches on the ribbon access cover to remove it. 3 Place the ribbon access cover on a flat surface. 4 Set the forms thickness lever to...
...it out of paper from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Ordering supplies Use the listed part numbers to maintain optimum print quality. Maintaining the printer 48 CAUTION-HOT SURFACE: The printhead may be ordered from the printer. Supply item Part number Parallel cable... yield re-inking ribbon) Note: Printer ribbons can be hot. Cleaning the printer Preparing the printer for cleaning 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Lift the left and right release latches on the ribbon access cover to remove it. 3 Place the ribbon access cover on a flat surface. 4 Set the forms thickness lever to...
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...)...48 Setup Mode - Main menu...49 Main menu options...49 Forms Macro options...50 Data options ...51 Control options ...52 Emulation options...54 Interface options...54 Maintaining the printer 56 Ordering supplies...56 Removing the ribbon cartridge...56 Cleaning the printer...56 Recycling Lexmark products...57 Administrative support 58 Restoring the factory default settings...58...
...)...48 Setup Mode - Main menu...49 Main menu options...49 Forms Macro options...50 Data options ...51 Control options ...52 Emulation options...54 Interface options...54 Maintaining the printer 56 Ordering supplies...56 Removing the ribbon cartridge...56 Cleaning the printer...56 Recycling Lexmark products...57 Administrative support 58 Restoring the factory default settings...58...
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Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. 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. 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
Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. 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. 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
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... 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 access cover latch 5 Recessed network button 6 Network connector Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is an...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 the language of your choice: 1 Peel the backing off of the layer 1 label...
... 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 access cover latch 5 Recessed network button 6 Network connector Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is an...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 the language of your choice: 1 Peel the backing off of the layer 1 label...
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... is deactivated when you handle continuous form paper without purchasing additional options. It can be repositioned to various country languages Load/Unload Loads and unloads continuous form paper (tractor fed) Macro function The printer has the capability of storing four unique... buttons only, thus limiting the potential that untrained operators may accidentally change forms settings Ribbon cartridge Contains the inked fabric ribbon Printer tests • Power‑on Self Test • Printer test page-Determines whether your program • Pitch lock is deactivated when...
... is deactivated when you handle continuous form paper without purchasing additional options. It can be repositioned to various country languages Load/Unload Loads and unloads continuous form paper (tractor fed) Macro function The printer has the capability of storing four unique... buttons only, thus limiting the potential that untrained operators may accidentally change forms settings Ribbon cartridge Contains the inked fabric ribbon Printer tests • Power‑on Self Test • Printer test page-Determines whether your program • Pitch lock is deactivated when...
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...spacing within the first 1.5 inches of the first form may not be uniform. Front loading continuous forms using . 4 Remove the ribbon access cover. 5 Move the paper select lever down to the Tear Off bar. Note: If a cut form or envelope is set to On, the printer moves the paper to the position. Note: When... you use the push tractor to Top‑Of‑Form and put the...
...spacing within the first 1.5 inches of the first form may not be uniform. Front loading continuous forms using . 4 Remove the ribbon access cover. 5 Move the paper select lever down to the Tear Off bar. Note: If a cut form or envelope is set to On, the printer moves the paper to the position. Note: When... you use the push tractor to Top‑Of‑Form and put the...
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... tractor to the paper width, load the paper, and then lock the right tractor. 12 Close the left and right tractor doors. 13 Replace the ribbon access cover. 14 Move the tractor to align the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to the paper width, roll the rubber tractor...
... tractor to the paper width, load the paper, and then lock the right tractor. 12 Close the left and right tractor doors. 13 Replace the ribbon access cover. 14 Move the tractor to align the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to the paper width, roll the rubber tractor...
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Loading paper 33 5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Pull the left and right tractor locking levers up to unlock the tractors.
Loading paper 33 5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Pull the left and right tractor locking levers up to unlock the tractors.
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... you want to use. 17 Press Set TOF to align the left and right tractor doors. 11 Replace the ribbon access cover. 12 Move the tractor to set the Top‑Of‑Form. Note: The distance from the [A symbol to the left edge of the paper determines the width of the... to adjust the tractors to the paper width, roll the rubber tractor stop out of paper when using the pull tractor. 18 Make sure the printer is online, and the Ready light is on the rear plate. Move the tractor to the paper width, load the paper, and then lock the...
... you want to use. 17 Press Set TOF to align the left and right tractor doors. 11 Replace the ribbon access cover. 12 Move the tractor to set the Top‑Of‑Form. Note: The distance from the [A symbol to the left edge of the paper determines the width of the... to adjust the tractors to the paper width, roll the rubber tractor stop out of paper when using the pull tractor. 18 Make sure the printer is online, and the Ready light is on the rear plate. Move the tractor to the paper width, load the paper, and then lock the...
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Changing tractor positions 44 Converting the push tractor to pull tractor position 1 Make sure the printer is off. 2 Make sure paper is not loaded in the printer. 3 Pull the front cover up and out of the way. 4 Hold down the latching levers while you lift and pull the tractor unit out of the printer. 1 2 1 Tractor unit 2 Latching levers 5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Turn the tractor unit around so that the latching levers are upright, facing you. 7 Place the tractor against the back slant of the printer along the tractor guides.
Changing tractor positions 44 Converting the push tractor to pull tractor position 1 Make sure the printer is off. 2 Make sure paper is not loaded in the printer. 3 Pull the front cover up and out of the way. 4 Hold down the latching levers while you lift and pull the tractor unit out of the printer. 1 2 1 Tractor unit 2 Latching levers 5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Turn the tractor unit around so that the latching levers are upright, facing you. 7 Place the tractor against the back slant of the printer along the tractor guides.
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... ribbon cartridge 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the power cord from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 56 Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks are required to order printer supply items you will need. Vacuum any dust from around the printhead and from the printer. Cleaning the inside the printer. Cleaning the printer Preparing the printer...
... ribbon cartridge 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the power cord from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 56 Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks are required to order printer supply items you will need. Vacuum any dust from around the printhead and from the printer. Cleaning the inside the printer. Cleaning the printer Preparing the printer...