Quick Reference
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Forms Printer 2500 Series Quick Reference July 2007 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are the property of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc. 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 the property of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550
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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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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. Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated.
Quick Reference
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...square inch (dpi) graphics programs. Multiple-part forms Prints original plus five copies (six-part Prints original plus three copies forms) (four-part forms) Feature/function Control panel Font lock Pitch lock...and 24 cpi, as well as proportional spacing and 15 pitch. Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Character spacing Prints in 10, 12, 15, 17, and 20 cpi, as Note: Fast ...• 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 ...
...square inch (dpi) graphics programs. Multiple-part forms Prints original plus five copies (six-part Prints original plus three copies forms) (four-part forms) Feature/function Control panel Font lock Pitch lock...and 24 cpi, as well as proportional spacing and 15 pitch. Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Character spacing Prints in 10, 12, 15, 17, and 20 cpi, as Note: Fast ...• 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 ...
User Guide
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All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 Forms Printer 2500 Series User's Guide September 2011 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 User's Guide September 2011 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.
User Guide
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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. 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
User Guide
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...interface 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 the language of your choice: 1 Peel the backing off of the layer 1 label, and ...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 overlay label for layer 1 of the control panel and a different overlay label for layer 2 of the control panel. 4...
...interface 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 the language of your choice: 1 Peel the backing off of the layer 1 label, and ...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 overlay label for layer 1 of the control panel and a different overlay label for layer 2 of the control panel. 4...
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... are using IBM mode (the factory default setting), select a printer from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. however, the Fully Qualified Domain Name does not change. 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...
... are using IBM mode (the factory default setting), select a printer from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. however, the Fully Qualified Domain Name does not change. 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...
User Guide
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.... 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 plus...
.... 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 plus...
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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
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... printing, but does not print These 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 or Micro ...to move the paper to the new Top‑Of‑Form position. 6 Press Start/Stop. Printer alarm sounds This might indicate an error or a normal operation. The paper remains at www.lexmark.com. • If you are using DOS, follow the instructions that are touching the...
... printing, but does not print These 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 or Micro ...to move the paper to the new Top‑Of‑Form position. 6 Press Start/Stop. Printer alarm sounds This might indicate an error or a normal operation. The paper remains at www.lexmark.com. • If you are using DOS, follow the instructions that are touching the...
User Guide
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... following solution: • Select another font from the Character Options selection of the Main menu. • Select another pitch from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. - Try one or more of the following: • Change the program so that the selected paper size is the same... Open the left margin changes, or printing stops These are using Windows, use resident fonts and/or pitches. If possible, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Character Options selection of the Main menu. If you encounter this problem, your control panel font and/or ...
... following solution: • Select another font from the Character Options selection of the Main menu. • Select another pitch from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. - Try one or more of the following: • Change the program so that the selected paper size is the same... Open the left margin changes, or printing stops These are using Windows, use resident fonts and/or pitches. If possible, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Character Options selection of the Main menu. If you encounter this problem, your control panel font and/or ...
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...optional Tractor 2 Feeder positions paper at an incorrect rate These are possible solutions. Try one or more information about correctly setting Top‑Of‑Form, see "Main menu options" on a flat surface. 3 Clean the two paper guide wheels located inside the bottom of sheet you are trying ...8226; Make sure the paper select lever is in the paper bin. • Clean the Auto Sheet Feeder rollers: 1 Remove all paper from the printer. 2 Turn the Auto Sheet Feeder upside down to the position. • Press Tractor to select the other roller. For more than 150 sheets are...
...optional Tractor 2 Feeder positions paper at an incorrect rate These are possible solutions. Try one or more information about correctly setting Top‑Of‑Form, see "Main menu options" on a flat surface. 3 Clean the two paper guide wheels located inside the bottom of sheet you are trying ...8226; Make sure the paper select lever is in the paper bin. • Clean the Auto Sheet Feeder rollers: 1 Remove all paper from the printer. 2 Turn the Auto Sheet Feeder upside down to the position. • Press Tractor to select the other roller. For more than 150 sheets are...
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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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... other materials, due to their conductivity and their ability to feed. Metallics We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of non-Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges and/or inkjet cartridges) • use micro-perfs to avoid nesting problems. For more reliably than the... results in .) on the leading edge of the raised image. Warranty service does not include repair of the form. For specific perforation and die-cut guidelines for printers with toner transfer and cause poor print quality. Printing too close to nesting and double-sheet feeds, and the...
... other materials, due to their conductivity and their ability to feed. Metallics We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of non-Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges and/or inkjet cartridges) • use micro-perfs to avoid nesting problems. For more reliably than the... results in .) on the leading edge of the raised image. Warranty service does not include repair of the form. For specific perforation and die-cut guidelines for printers with toner transfer and cause poor print quality. Printing too close to nesting and double-sheet feeds, and the...
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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Monday, August 11, 2008 1:59 pm Please note that this is a DRAFT document. 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. 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 Forms Printer 258x/259x Technical Reference DRAFT document -
Monday, August 11, 2008 1:59 pm Please note that this is a DRAFT document. 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. 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 Forms Printer 258x/259x Technical Reference DRAFT document -
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...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 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. Character Support Support on 258x Control Panel Buttons printers Support on as described in a variety of other code pages. When the printer is only required if Levant or OCR-B ...
...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 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. Character Support Support on 258x Control Panel Buttons printers Support on as described in a variety of other code pages. When the printer is only required if Levant or OCR-B ...
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The following table for a complete list. English) is supported on the printer operator panel. • Name - values are listed by IBM. • Op Panel Menu - See the following conventions are used to identify code pages and are ... the code page number commonly used code page number. • 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. The presence of code pages.
The following table for a complete list. English) is supported on the printer operator panel. • Name - values are listed by IBM. • Op Panel Menu - See the following conventions are used to identify code pages and are ... the code page number commonly used code page number. • 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. The presence of code pages.