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...cable is connected. 1 Make sure the printer is on the network setup page, and confirm that came with 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. Note: The network setup page ... situations where the Address changes. Printing from Windows or DOS Windows When printing from a Windows application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from your level of a pen, press the recessed button located just above the Network connection. Using IBM emulation mode If ...
...cable is connected. 1 Make sure the printer is on the network setup page, and confirm that came with 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. Note: The network setup page ... situations where the Address changes. Printing from Windows or DOS Windows When printing from a Windows application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from your level of a pen, press the recessed button located just above the Network connection. Using IBM emulation mode If ...
User Guide
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... printer driver you select in the following preferred order. 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...
... printer driver you select in the following preferred order. 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...
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... The printer has data in the continuous forms position. Printer status ...forms, make sure the paper select lever is installed. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Press and hold Tractor while turning the printer on. 4 Release Tractor when the lights go out. 5 Turn the printer... off and back on again to correct the condition. Different patterns and combinations of the printer... and actions needed to exit Hex Trace mode. Checking the printer...the printer off and...
... The printer has data in the continuous forms position. Printer status ...forms, make sure the paper select lever is installed. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Press and hold Tractor while turning the printer on. 4 Release Tractor when the lights go out. 5 Turn the printer... off and back on again to correct the condition. Different patterns and combinations of the printer... and actions needed to exit Hex Trace mode. Checking the printer...the printer off and...
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... condition is noisy These are possible solutions. 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...
... condition is noisy These are possible solutions. 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...
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... of graphics being used . Try one or more of the following : • Make sure the forms thickness lever setting is off . 2 Press and hold Load/Unload and Tractor while turning the printer on . Printer power switch is on . • Contact Customer Support. Try one of more of the following :... Incorrect line length; This is correctly connected at both ends. • Verify that came with the program. • Make sure the correct printer driver is set at 4 or higher. Troubleshooting 67 Buttons do not start at the left margin by the print type being printed. Try one of...
... of graphics being used . Try one or more of the following : • Make sure the forms thickness lever setting is off . 2 Press and hold Load/Unload and Tractor while turning the printer on . Printer power switch is on . • Contact Customer Support. Try one of more of the following :... Incorrect line length; This is correctly connected at both ends. • Verify that came with the program. • Make sure the correct printer driver is set at 4 or higher. Troubleshooting 67 Buttons do not start at the left margin by the print type being printed. Try one of...
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... • Clear any torn paper. 8 Remove torn perforation strips or bits of the Main menu. If possible, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the paper path. Solving paper feed problems Paper is overriding your control panel font and/or pitch selection, or using Windows... • Change the program so that have already printed. 3 Set the forms thickness lever to position 7. 4 Tear the continuous forms off at www.lexmark.com. - Try one or more of the following : • Make sure the printer cable is the same as the actual paper size. • Adjust tractors...
... • Clear any torn paper. 8 Remove torn perforation strips or bits of the Main menu. If possible, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the paper path. Solving paper feed problems Paper is overriding your control panel font and/or pitch selection, or using Windows... • Change the program so that have already printed. 3 Set the forms thickness lever to position 7. 4 Tear the continuous forms off at www.lexmark.com. - Try one or more of the following : • Make sure the printer cable is the same as the actual paper size. • Adjust tractors...
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...• Remove and replace the ribbon cartridge. Printing continues until you stop the printer. 7 Press Start/Stop to resume the printer test. Try one or more information, see "Setting Top-of-Form" on a page These are using the ribbon advance knob. • Set ... Make sure the forms thickness lever setting is too dark These are possible solutions. Printing continues until you turn the printer off. For more of the following : • See the documentation that corresponds with your software application. • Make sure the correct printer driver is installed correctly....
...• Remove and replace the ribbon cartridge. Printing continues until you stop the printer. 7 Press Start/Stop to resume the printer test. Try one or more information, see "Setting Top-of-Form" on a page These are using the ribbon advance knob. • Set ... Make sure the forms thickness lever setting is too dark These are possible solutions. Printing continues until you turn the printer off. For more of the following : • See the documentation that corresponds with your software application. • Make sure the correct printer driver is installed correctly....
Card Stock & Label Guide
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...in.) Location of strip 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at leading edge 279.4 mm (11 in.) at driver edge 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at leading edge 279.4 mm (11 in.) at driver edge 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at driver edge Using cut sheet labels with a non-print area between each label. If the matrix must be...round all label stocks. Die-cut labels are cut with adhesive applied to the edge of the sheet will contaminate your printer and your cartridge and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. Make sure die-cuts are using pressure-sensitive materials without zone coating, choose butt cut labels without any...
...in.) Location of strip 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at leading edge 279.4 mm (11 in.) at driver edge 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at leading edge 279.4 mm (11 in.) at driver edge 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at driver edge Using cut sheet labels with a non-print area between each label. If the matrix must be...round all label stocks. Die-cut labels are cut with adhesive applied to the edge of the sheet will contaminate your printer and your cartridge and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. Make sure die-cuts are using pressure-sensitive materials without zone coating, choose butt cut labels without any...
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Top perforation 12.7 mm Waste strip Driver edge 11 in. 279.4 mm 0.06 in. 1.6 mm Perforation end Liner edge 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Non-print area 0.25 in. 6.35 mm Non-print area 0.25 in . Liner edge Stripped edge 0.125 in. 3 mm 0.094 in. 2.4 mm Leading Edge 8.5 in. 215.9 mm Waste strip 0.25 in (6.35 mm) Non-print area 0.33 in. 8.38 mm 0.5 in . 6.35 mm Non-print area (Not drawn to scale) Labels 25
Top perforation 12.7 mm Waste strip Driver edge 11 in. 279.4 mm 0.06 in. 1.6 mm Perforation end Liner edge 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Non-print area 0.25 in. 6.35 mm Non-print area 0.25 in . Liner edge Stripped edge 0.125 in. 3 mm 0.094 in. 2.4 mm Leading Edge 8.5 in. 215.9 mm Waste strip 0.25 in (6.35 mm) Non-print area 0.33 in. 8.38 mm 0.5 in . 6.35 mm Non-print area (Not drawn to scale) Labels 25
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...This construction requires a stripped edge matrix. Labels 27 The following diagram shows a recommended label design for laser printers, which use a different paper picking mechanism. 0.094 in. 2.4 mm Leading Edge 8.5 in. 215.9 mm...in. 3 mm Non-print area 0.79 in. 20 mm 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Top perforation Driver edge 11 in. 279.4 mm 0.06 in. 1.6 mm Perforation end Liner edge 0.33 in. 8....weight and rigidity to a 20-lb xerographic bond paper. Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper ...
...This construction requires a stripped edge matrix. Labels 27 The following diagram shows a recommended label design for laser printers, which use a different paper picking mechanism. 0.094 in. 2.4 mm Leading Edge 8.5 in. 215.9 mm...in. 3 mm Non-print area 0.79 in. 20 mm 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Top perforation Driver edge 11 in. 279.4 mm 0.06 in. 1.6 mm Perforation end Liner edge 0.33 in. 8....weight and rigidity to a 20-lb xerographic bond paper. Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper ...
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...the die-cut. • Use full label sheets. When printing on card stock. Partial sheets will contaminate the printer and could result in .) from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may cause paper ...non-oozing adhesive should be used. • Remove a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same paper source. • Do...
...the die-cut. • Use full label sheets. When printing on card stock. Partial sheets will contaminate the printer and could result in .) from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may cause paper ...non-oozing adhesive should be used. • Remove a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same paper source. • Do...
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... 71 Card stock Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to Labels from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with chemicals that have adhesive to Card Stock from edges. Card stock and label ... per square inch (psi). • Do not print within 1 mm (0.040 in.) of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.040 in.) away from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use card stock that have exposed adhesive. • For the multipurpose feeder, load labels with the recommended...
... 71 Card stock Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to Labels from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with chemicals that have adhesive to Card Stock from edges. Card stock and label ... per square inch (psi). • Do not print within 1 mm (0.040 in.) of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.040 in.) away from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use card stock that have exposed adhesive. • For the multipurpose feeder, load labels with the recommended...
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...volatile components into the manual bypass feeder with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in .) away from the printer driver. • Do not use label sheets with chemicals that have exposed adhesive. • Do not use labels that are separating from... printing degradation. It may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in .) Weight: 64-216 g/m2 Thickness: Up to Labels from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with a slick backing material. ...
...volatile components into the manual bypass feeder with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in .) away from the printer driver. • Do not use label sheets with chemicals that have exposed adhesive. • Do not use labels that are separating from... printing degradation. It may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in .) Weight: 64-216 g/m2 Thickness: Up to Labels from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with a slick backing material. ...
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or letter-size paper office labels designed for laser printers. The Lexmark W850 supports stocks up to 0.25 mm Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. Lexmark W850 Limit label printing to Labels from Tray 1, 2 or the multipurpose feeder. We do not recommend using vinyl ...into the manual bypass feeder with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in first. Printer specifications 90 Always feed labels and card stock from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). Using media higher than 300 Sheffield ...
or letter-size paper office labels designed for laser printers. The Lexmark W850 supports stocks up to 0.25 mm Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. Lexmark W850 Limit label printing to Labels from Tray 1, 2 or the multipurpose feeder. We do not recommend using vinyl ...into the manual bypass feeder with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in first. Printer specifications 90 Always feed labels and card stock from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). Using media higher than 300 Sheffield ...
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... possible, a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip should be removed on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to Card Stock from the printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in .) of the edge...the manual bypass feeder with chemicals that have adhesive to peel off during printing, resulting in first. Partial sheets will contaminate your printer and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. • Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 180°C (356°F) without sealing, excessive curling...
... possible, a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip should be removed on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to Card Stock from the printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in .) of the edge...the manual bypass feeder with chemicals that have adhesive to peel off during printing, resulting in first. Partial sheets will contaminate your printer and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. • Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 180°C (356°F) without sealing, excessive curling...
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...; Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in .) strip on paper office labels designed for laser printers. For more information, see "Maintenance procedures" on card stock and labels. Lexmark X215 The Lexmark X215 prints on the leading and driver edge, and use with adhesive, and could void the warranty. Check with chemicals that the labels...
...; Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in .) strip on paper office labels designed for laser printers. For more information, see "Maintenance procedures" on card stock and labels. Lexmark X215 The Lexmark X215 prints on the leading and driver edge, and use with adhesive, and could void the warranty. Check with chemicals that the labels...
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...paper jam. Partial sheets will contaminate your printer and could void your label adhesive material ...to prevent labels from the printer driver. • Use standard-... higher than 300 Sheffield could void your printer and cartridge warranties. • Use labels.... Adhesive material will also contaminate your printer and your cartridge with adhesive, and ...use label sheets with laser printers. Cover - Weight: Up..., remove each sheet from edges. Printer specifications 94 We recommend zone coating ...to Labels from peeling inside the printer. Overview of card stock support...
...paper jam. Partial sheets will contaminate your printer and could void your label adhesive material ...to prevent labels from the printer driver. • Use standard-... higher than 300 Sheffield could void your printer and cartridge warranties. • Use labels.... Adhesive material will also contaminate your printer and your cartridge with adhesive, and ...use label sheets with laser printers. Cover - Weight: Up..., remove each sheet from edges. Printer specifications 94 We recommend zone coating ...to Labels from peeling inside the printer. Overview of card stock support...
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We do not recommend using vinyl, pharmacy, or polyester labels. The printer and duplex path support paper and label stock from the printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may cause paper jams. • We recommend the use card stock that...semi-liquid and volatile components into the manual bypass feeder with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in the standard tray. Lexmark X264dn, X363dn, X364dn, and X364dw Limit label printing to print no more than 20 pages of grain short card stock. • Load card...
We do not recommend using vinyl, pharmacy, or polyester labels. The printer and duplex path support paper and label stock from the printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may cause paper jams. • We recommend the use card stock that...semi-liquid and volatile components into the manual bypass feeder with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in the standard tray. Lexmark X264dn, X363dn, X364dn, and X364dw Limit label printing to print no more than 20 pages of grain short card stock. • Load card...
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... lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Note: To minimize curl, use the rear exit when printing on the leading and driver edge, and use labels with the manufacturer or vendor to exit the rear door. Optional 250-sheet tray Optional 550-sheet tray Manual feeder Multipurpose...hazardous fumes. • Do not use a non-oozing adhesive. • Portrait orientation works best, especially when printing bar codes. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could result in .) strip on card stock and labels. When printing on card stock: • Make sure the Paper Type is not possible, ...
... lb) Up to 163 g/m2 Tag (100 lb) Note: To minimize curl, use the rear exit when printing on the leading and driver edge, and use labels with the manufacturer or vendor to exit the rear door. Optional 250-sheet tray Optional 550-sheet tray Manual feeder Multipurpose...hazardous fumes. • Do not use a non-oozing adhesive. • Portrait orientation works best, especially when printing bar codes. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could result in .) strip on card stock and labels. When printing on card stock: • Make sure the Paper Type is not possible, ...
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...stock is supported from the multipurpose feeder, and labels are supported from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use label sheets with laser printers. Overview of labels is printed. Card stock and label guidelines Use only materials...label support Paper source Tray 1 (standard) Multipurpose feeder Card stock - 60-199 g/m2 Paper labels 60-90 g/m2 - Lexmark X422 The Lexmark X422 prints on page 13. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. To prevent specialty media sheets from sticking together, remove...
...stock is supported from the multipurpose feeder, and labels are supported from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use label sheets with laser printers. Overview of labels is printed. Card stock and label guidelines Use only materials...label support Paper source Tray 1 (standard) Multipurpose feeder Card stock - 60-199 g/m2 Paper labels 60-90 g/m2 - Lexmark X422 The Lexmark X422 prints on page 13. The following table lists the maximum weights supported. To prevent specialty media sheets from sticking together, remove...