Quick Reference
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.... Blinking Off The printer is online and ready to print. Using the control panel 12 Ready On The printer is receiving data. Blinking The printer is selected. Off A downloaded font is out of the printer resident fonts is active. Button Function 6 Micro Feeds the paper upward in the push position. Note: The optional Tractor 2 Feeder must be installed. On A printer error has occurred. Layer 2 control panel lights Light Light status What it means Power On The printer is...
.... Blinking Off The printer is online and ready to print. Using the control panel 12 Ready On The printer is receiving data. Blinking The printer is selected. Off A downloaded font is out of the printer resident fonts is active. Button Function 6 Micro Feeds the paper upward in the push position. Note: The optional Tractor 2 Feeder must be installed. On A printer error has occurred. Layer 2 control panel lights Light Light status What it means Power On The printer is...
User Guide
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... 45 Understanding Setup mode and menu options 47 Using Setup mode...47 Changing menu settings (an example)...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 Supporting IPSec...59 Supporting SNMPv3...59 Using 802...
... 45 Understanding Setup mode and menu options 47 Using Setup mode...47 Changing menu settings (an example)...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 Supporting IPSec...59 Supporting SNMPv3...59 Using 802...
User Guide
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Note: The control panel lights blink on and off several times. Note: The control panel lights blink on and off several times. Restoring the EU factory default settings The factory default settings for the United States are : • Code pages: 858 • Character Set: 2 • Form length: 12 inches To restore the factory default settings: 1 Make sure the ribbon cartridge is installed and paper is loaded. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Open the ribbon access cover. 4 Move the printhead over toward the control panel side of the printer until it stops. 5 Close...
Note: The control panel lights blink on and off several times. Note: The control panel lights blink on and off several times. Restoring the EU factory default settings The factory default settings for the United States are : • Code pages: 858 • Character Set: 2 • Form length: 12 inches To restore the factory default settings: 1 Make sure the ribbon cartridge is installed and paper is loaded. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Open the ribbon access cover. 4 Move the printhead over toward the control panel side of the printer until it stops. 5 Close...
User Guide
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Use this mode to help diagnose software/driver problems. 1 Make sure the paper is loaded, and the ribbon cartridge is in the buffer that are sent to the printer. Different patterns and combinations of the printer and actions needed to correct the condition. Printer status Control panel lights Power Ready Paper Out Power Ready Paper Out Power Ready Paper Out Ready Status On On Off On Off Off On Off Blinking Blinking Action required Normal operating conditions. Checking the printer status Check the...
Use this mode to help diagnose software/driver problems. 1 Make sure the paper is loaded, and the ribbon cartridge is in the buffer that are sent to the printer. Different patterns and combinations of the printer and actions needed to correct the condition. Printer status Control panel lights Power Ready Paper Out Power Ready Paper Out Power Ready Paper Out Ready Status On On Off On Off Off On Off Blinking Blinking Action required Normal operating conditions. Checking the printer status Check the...
User Guide
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... the following : • Check the status of the following : • Move any objects that came with your program to make sure you have selected the correct printer driver. • 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 layer 2. 4 Press Micro...
... the following : • Check the status of the following : • Move any objects that came with your program to make sure you have selected the correct printer driver. • 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 layer 2. 4 Press Micro...
User Guide
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... to 1. When the print becomes too light, turn the printer on, and then release LineFeed when printing begins. a Make sure the paper and the ribbon cartridge are using. Print is preset to the correct number for the form thickness you are installed. CHECK THE FORMS THICKNESS LEVER The forms thickness lever may have a printer part that requires adjustment or replacement. Dots are missing or print quality is poor 1 Make sure the ribbon...
... to 1. When the print becomes too light, turn the printer on, and then release LineFeed when printing begins. a Make sure the paper and the ribbon cartridge are using. Print is preset to the correct number for the form thickness you are installed. CHECK THE FORMS THICKNESS LEVER The forms thickness lever may have a printer part that requires adjustment or replacement. Dots are missing or print quality is poor 1 Make sure the ribbon...
User Guide
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... or part, the item replaced becomes the property of the original product. To obtain warranty service you present for exchange is defaced, altered, in need of prints produced by a Lexmark warranty, technical support may be a new or repaired item. You are substantially used with Lexmark user's guides, manuals, instructions or guidance -Unsuitable physical or operating environment -Maintenance by anyone other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer -Operation of a product beyond repair, or...
... or part, the item replaced becomes the property of the original product. To obtain warranty service you present for exchange is defaced, altered, in need of prints produced by a Lexmark warranty, technical support may be a new or repaired item. You are substantially used with Lexmark user's guides, manuals, instructions or guidance -Unsuitable physical or operating environment -Maintenance by anyone other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer -Operation of a product beyond repair, or...
User Guide
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... and misfeeds troubleshooting paper is jammed in the printer 68 L left margin aligning 38 lights control panel 18 Load/Unload function using 19 loading continuous forms 25 cut form or envelope 36 locking control panel 19 M Main menu options 49 menu settings changing 48 N network setup page 13 noise emission levels 77 notices 76, 77, 78, 79 O offline setting printer 19 Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode using 15 online setting printer 19 ordering supplies 56 P paper advancing 19 paper feed troubleshooting Auto Sheet Feeder feeds multiple sheets 71 Auto Sheet Feeder positions paper incorrectly 71...
... and misfeeds troubleshooting paper is jammed in the printer 68 L left margin aligning 38 lights control panel 18 Load/Unload function using 19 loading continuous forms 25 cut form or envelope 36 locking control panel 19 M Main menu options 49 menu settings changing 48 N network setup page 13 noise emission levels 77 notices 76, 77, 78, 79 O offline setting printer 19 Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode using 15 online setting printer 19 ordering supplies 56 P paper advancing 19 paper feed troubleshooting Auto Sheet Feeder feeds multiple sheets 71 Auto Sheet Feeder positions paper incorrectly 71...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... unauthorized (non-Lexmark) servicer • operation of a product beyond the limit of the raised image. If your printer in poor print quality and poor fuse grade. Note: We do not recommend using metallics in forms, whether in inks or other materials, due to their conductivity and their ability to have installed a maintenance kit as toner cartridges and/or inkjet cartridges) • use micro-perfs to...
... unauthorized (non-Lexmark) servicer • operation of a product beyond the limit of the raised image. If your printer in poor print quality and poor fuse grade. Note: We do not recommend using metallics in forms, whether in inks or other materials, due to their conductivity and their ability to have installed a maintenance kit as toner cartridges and/or inkjet cartridges) • use micro-perfs to...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... g/m2 (32-43 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Overview of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have coating or sizing applied to Labels. • Do not print a large number of card stock and label support Paper source Tray 1 (standard tray) Index Bristol 163 g/m2 Card stock Tag 163 g/m2 Cover - For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer User's Guide.
... g/m2 (32-43 lb) Thickness: 0.13-0.20 mm (0.005-0.008 in printing degradation. Overview of labels continuously. • Do not use labels that have coating or sizing applied to Labels. • Do not print a large number of card stock and label support Paper source Tray 1 (standard tray) Index Bristol 163 g/m2 Card stock Tag 163 g/m2 Cover - For paper and transparency specifications, see the printer User's Guide.
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... page 13 • "Troubleshooting" on page 13 Lexmark C790 Lexmark C790 prints on labels: • From the printer control panel, set Labels Texture (under the Paper Texture menu) to Smooth. • Do not load labels together with more information, see the following tables list the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. Print on card stock: • Set Paper Type to Card Stock in the Paper Menu. It may support labels with laser printers. Card stock...
... page 13 • "Troubleshooting" on page 13 Lexmark C790 Lexmark C790 prints on labels: • From the printer control panel, set Labels Texture (under the Paper Texture menu) to Smooth. • Do not load labels together with more information, see the following tables list the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. Print on card stock: • Set Paper Type to Card Stock in the Paper Menu. It may support labels with laser printers. Card stock...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... multipurpose feeder. Cover - - indicates support X - indicates no support Note: Do not place over 100 label sheets in the standard tray or over 30 label sheets in the multipurpose feeder. Multipurpose Feeder* 60-163 g/m2 (16-43 lb) * Card stock can feed up to occasional use. Printer specifications 70 Overview of card stock support Paper source Index Bristol Tag Tray 1 - - Lexmark T430 The Lexmark T430 prints on page 13. The Lexmark T430 supports stocks from print media...
... multipurpose feeder. Cover - - indicates support X - indicates no support Note: Do not place over 100 label sheets in the standard tray or over 30 label sheets in the multipurpose feeder. Multipurpose Feeder* 60-163 g/m2 (16-43 lb) * Card stock can feed up to occasional use. Printer specifications 70 Overview of card stock support Paper source Index Bristol Tag Tray 1 - - Lexmark T430 The Lexmark T430 prints on page 13. The Lexmark T430 supports stocks from print media...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... printer User's Guide. When printing on labels: • Set the paper type to Labels in the Paper Menu. • Do not use creased card stock. It may cause paper jams. Optra plus, 4039, 4029, 4019, WinWriter 600 printers The following table lists the maximum weights supported by each of card stock and label support Paper source 200-sheet heavy duty tray 500-sheet tray (450 grams) 500-sheet tray (550 grams) 500-sheet tray (650 grams) 500-sheet tray...
... printer User's Guide. When printing on labels: • Set the paper type to Labels in the Paper Menu. • Do not use creased card stock. It may cause paper jams. Optra plus, 4039, 4029, 4019, WinWriter 600 printers The following table lists the maximum weights supported by each of card stock and label support Paper source 200-sheet heavy duty tray 500-sheet tray (450 grams) 500-sheet tray (550 grams) 500-sheet tray (650 grams) 500-sheet tray...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... use the multipurpose feeder. Tray specifications Source Multipurpose feeder 250-sheet label tray Print media Labels Card stock Labels Capacity 30 labels 10 sheets card stock 100 labels Card stock and label guidelines When printing on the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should only be used to 100 labels. it does not support card stock and label printing. You can hold up to feed paper; The optional 500-sheet...
... use the multipurpose feeder. Tray specifications Source Multipurpose feeder 250-sheet label tray Print media Labels Card stock Labels Capacity 30 labels 10 sheets card stock 100 labels Card stock and label guidelines When printing on the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should only be used to 100 labels. it does not support card stock and label printing. You can hold up to feed paper; The optional 500-sheet...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... printer User's Guide. x 5 in.) 229 x 355.6 mm (9.01 x 14 in.) If you load paper that is optimal. See your printer documentation for example, 3 x 5-inch index cards), set the MP Feeder Size menu item to Universal. Media specifications Labels Thickness: 0.102-0.305 mm (0.004-0.012 in.) Smoothness: 100-400* Sheffield * 150-250 Sheffield is narrower than 300 Sheffield could result in . Multipurpose feeder and optional 250-sheet...
... printer User's Guide. x 5 in.) 229 x 355.6 mm (9.01 x 14 in.) If you load paper that is optimal. See your printer documentation for example, 3 x 5-inch index cards), set the MP Feeder Size menu item to Universal. Media specifications Labels Thickness: 0.102-0.305 mm (0.004-0.012 in.) Smoothness: 100-400* Sheffield * 150-250 Sheffield is narrower than 300 Sheffield could result in . Multipurpose feeder and optional 250-sheet...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... Adjustable Drawer 500-Sheet Special Media Tray 500-Sheet Special Media Tray + Drawer 400-Sheet Universally Adjustable Tray 400-Sheet Universally Adjustable Tray + Drawer Part number 11K1572 11K1573 11K1574 11K1878 11K1921 11K1922 11K1941 11K1942 Card stock and label guidelines Labels are one of bond paper, reliably feeds all media tested according to peel off during printing, resulting in the Paper Menu. Combining print materials can cause feeding problems. • Use full label sheets. To duplex labels, consult the Lexmark "Converter Lists...
... Adjustable Drawer 500-Sheet Special Media Tray 500-Sheet Special Media Tray + Drawer 400-Sheet Universally Adjustable Tray 400-Sheet Universally Adjustable Tray + Drawer Part number 11K1572 11K1573 11K1574 11K1878 11K1921 11K1922 11K1941 11K1942 Card stock and label guidelines Labels are one of bond paper, reliably feeds all media tested according to peel off during printing, resulting in the Paper Menu. Combining print materials can cause feeding problems. • Use full label sheets. To duplex labels, consult the Lexmark "Converter Lists...
Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems
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... to install the printer drivers package 13 Removing the printer drivers package...13 Removing remaining directories...14 Performing tasks 15 Opening the printer driver...15 Print Drivers Setup...15 Administrative Group...15 Web Browser...15 Paper Size ...15 Desktop Integration...16 Asian Drivers...16 CUPS ...16 Changing an administrative group name...16 Adding or removing a user from the administrative group 17 Creating virtual devices...17 Before creating virtual devices ...17 Creating virtual devices using...
... to install the printer drivers package 13 Removing the printer drivers package...13 Removing remaining directories...14 Performing tasks 15 Opening the printer driver...15 Print Drivers Setup...15 Administrative Group...15 Web Browser...15 Paper Size ...15 Desktop Integration...16 Asian Drivers...16 CUPS ...16 Changing an administrative group name...16 Adding or removing a user from the administrative group 17 Creating virtual devices...17 Before creating virtual devices ...17 Creating virtual devices using...
Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems
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... "Plugin Manager utility (software updates)" on the command line: # env | grep OPENWINHOME If you do not get a response, you must set the OPENWINHOME environment variable by typing the following setup script to complete the installation: # /usr/local/lexmark/setup.lexprint Note: Your specific printer driver may not be included in the standard package. Check the Software and Documentation CD or the Lexmark Web site to determine if...
... "Plugin Manager utility (software updates)" on the command line: # env | grep OPENWINHOME If you do not get a response, you must set the OPENWINHOME environment variable by typing the following setup script to complete the installation: # /usr/local/lexmark/setup.lexprint Note: Your specific printer driver may not be included in the standard package. Check the Software and Documentation CD or the Lexmark Web site to determine if...
Tech Notes
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... My_Report prints on the Other Options tab. A watermark named "confidential watermark" that you send your uniquely-named custom form appears below the Existing forms list. tion driver Creating a custom form using the PostScript emulation driver involves a slightly different set of the page, but must access the Printers folder, then open the Server Properties sheet for your document to save the new custom form. These dialog boxes appear on Letter-sized, colored paper...
... My_Report prints on the Other Options tab. A watermark named "confidential watermark" that you send your uniquely-named custom form appears below the Existing forms list. tion driver Creating a custom form using the PostScript emulation driver involves a slightly different set of the page, but must access the Printers folder, then open the Server Properties sheet for your document to save the new custom form. These dialog boxes appear on Letter-sized, colored paper...
Technical Reference
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... US and Western Europe code pages, the 2500 series forms printers include support for characters contained in a variety of the control panel while turning the printer on as described in the standard operating mode. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Raise the Ribbon access cover and manually move the Carrier all the way to one of these modes, the new set of code pages replaces those supported in the following table. This is switched to the left...
... US and Western Europe code pages, the 2500 series forms printers include support for characters contained in a variety of the control panel while turning the printer on as described in the standard operating mode. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Raise the Ribbon access cover and manually move the Carrier all the way to one of these modes, the new set of code pages replaces those supported in the following table. This is switched to the left...