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... tractor 23 Loading cut forms...28 Loading a cut form or envelope manually ...28 Aligning the left margin ...30 Setting Top-of-Form...31 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 ...
... tractor 23 Loading cut forms...28 Loading a cut form or envelope manually ...28 Aligning the left margin ...30 Setting Top-of-Form...31 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 ...
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and wide-carriage models. Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. 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- Learning about the printer 5
and wide-carriage models. Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. 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- Learning about the printer 5
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... bar codes are resident in tearing non-perforated forms • Reduces the amount of pre-printed forms. Manual front loading for cut sheets Enables printing on cut sheets or envelopes Tear Off bar • Assists in removing printed continuous forms at www.lexmark.com. Learning about the printer 8 It can be repositioned to function as: •...
... bar codes are resident in tearing non-perforated forms • Reduces the amount of pre-printed forms. Manual front loading for cut sheets Enables printing on cut sheets or envelopes Tear Off bar • Assists in removing printed continuous forms at www.lexmark.com. Learning about the printer 8 It can be repositioned to function as: •...
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... the Tear Off button advances the perforation of the printer. You can set in Setup mode: • On-Sets the Tear Off function to move a continuous form automatically to the Tear Off position • Off-Lets you move a continuous form manually to the tear off position. Front loading paper Rear... loading paper Paper paths for the push tractor In these examples, the tractor pulls the paper from the front or the bottom of the printer. For more information, see "Using Setup mode...
... the Tear Off button advances the perforation of the printer. You can set in Setup mode: • On-Sets the Tear Off function to move a continuous form automatically to the Tear Off position • Off-Lets you move a continuous form manually to the tear off position. Front loading paper Rear... loading paper Paper paths for the push tractor In these examples, the tractor pulls the paper from the front or the bottom of the printer. For more information, see "Using Setup mode...
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...form or envelope manually Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, see the documentation that came with the option, for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. 3 If continuous forms are currently loaded, tear off the leading edge of the continuous form..., and then press Load/Unload to park the continuous forms. The Paper Out light blinks. 4 Set the forms thickness ...
...form or envelope manually Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, see the documentation that came with the option, for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. 3 If continuous forms are currently loaded, tear off the leading edge of the continuous form..., and then press Load/Unload to park the continuous forms. The Paper Out light blinks. 4 Set the forms thickness ...
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...: • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to On, the paper feeds automatically to the Top-Of-Form. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set at one inch in your program, the printer begins printing two inches from the left edge of the page. • The location of the [A symbol... the pull tractor" on page 20 • "Bottom loading continuous forms using the pull tractor" on page 23 • "Loading a cut form or envelope manually" on page 28 Loading paper 30 For help, see one of these instructions, the tractor is on the printer. Note: If not, press Start/Stop until the Ready light...
...: • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to On, the paper feeds automatically to the Top-Of-Form. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set at one inch in your program, the printer begins printing two inches from the left edge of the page. • The location of the [A symbol... the pull tractor" on page 20 • "Bottom loading continuous forms using the pull tractor" on page 23 • "Loading a cut form or envelope manually" on page 28 Loading paper 30 For help, see one of these instructions, the tractor is on the printer. Note: If not, press Start/Stop until the Ready light...
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... down to the position. 3 Load continuous form paper on . Loading paper 32 Setting Top-Of-Form for a cut sheet of paper or an envelope through the manual feeder. • If Auto Cut Sheet is set to On, the printer will move the paper to the Top-Of-Form position. The Paper Out light blinks if... no paper is turned off . Note: Top-Of-Form is not saved if the printer is loaded. Note: Use the...
... down to the position. 3 Load continuous form paper on . Loading paper 32 Setting Top-Of-Form for a cut sheet of paper or an envelope through the manual feeder. • If Auto Cut Sheet is set to On, the printer will move the paper to the Top-Of-Form position. The Paper Out light blinks if... no paper is turned off . Note: Top-Of-Form is not saved if the printer is loaded. Note: Use the...
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... 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.). Paper and specialty media guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printer The printer supports paper weights of 56-90 g/m2 (15-24 lb) and envelope weights of multiple part forms is 0.36 mm (0.015 in .) for manual loading.... Length Paper types Single Multiple part Envelopes Cut Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 559 mm ...
... 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.). Paper and specialty media guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printer The printer supports paper weights of 56-90 g/m2 (15-24 lb) and envelope weights of multiple part forms is 0.36 mm (0.015 in .) for manual loading.... Length Paper types Single Multiple part Envelopes Cut Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 559 mm ...
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.... Note: On is the factory default setting. • Eject by holding down specific key combinations when the printer is turned on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. - 437 is the factory default setting for the European Union. Note: On is the factory default ...manually advance the perforation of all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main menu. Note: Character Set 1 is the factory default setting for the US, and Character Set 2 is the factory default setting. • Character Set-Select Character Set 1 or Character Set 2. To print a list of a continuous form...
.... Note: On is the factory default setting. • Eject by holding down specific key combinations when the printer is turned on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. - 437 is the factory default setting for the European Union. Note: On is the factory default ...manually advance the perforation of all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main menu. Note: Character Set 1 is the factory default setting for the US, and Character Set 2 is the factory default setting. • Character Set-Select Character Set 1 or Character Set 2. To print a list of a continuous form...
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... 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 802.1x authentication...60 Contents 3 Loading a cut form or envelope manually ...36 Aligning the left margin ...38 Setting Top-of-Form...39 Setting Top‑Of‑...
... 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 802.1x authentication...60 Contents 3 Loading a cut form or envelope manually ...36 Aligning the left margin ...38 Setting Top-of-Form...39 Setting Top‑Of‑...
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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. Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated.
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... including subscript and superscript Code pages Selects the characters and symbols corresponding to enhance flexibility when using different styles of pre‑printed forms. Manual front loading for Load/Unload, Tear Off, Font, Setup, Pitch, Macro, and paper movement functions. Control panel lights indicate current...not changed by your program. • Font lock is deactivated when you turn the printer off unless it is set in the printer default settings. Learning about the printer 10 Feature/function All models Control panel Button control for cut Enables printing on cut ...
... including subscript and superscript Code pages Selects the characters and symbols corresponding to enhance flexibility when using different styles of pre‑printed forms. Manual front loading for Load/Unload, Tear Off, Font, Setup, Pitch, Macro, and paper movement functions. Control panel lights indicate current...not changed by your program. • Font lock is deactivated when you turn the printer off unless it is set in the printer default settings. Learning about the printer 10 Feature/function All models Control panel Button control for cut Enables printing on cut ...
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... Paper Out light stops blinking. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to On, the paper feeds automatically to the Top‑Of‑Form. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to fit the paper width. A 7 Continue to push the paper into the front of paper into the... printer until all the control panel lights blink. 10 Release the Font button. Learning about the printer 12 3 Open the manual feeder, and then move the paper select lever to the position. 4 Move the left paper guide...
... Paper Out light stops blinking. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to On, the paper feeds automatically to the Top‑Of‑Form. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to fit the paper width. A 7 Continue to push the paper into the front of paper into the... printer until all the control panel lights blink. 10 Release the Font button. Learning about the printer 12 3 Open the manual feeder, and then move the paper select lever to the position. 4 Move the left paper guide...
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... pulls the paper from the front or the bottom of the printer. You can set in Setup mode: • On-Sets the Tear Off function to move a continuous form automatically to the Tear Off position • Off-Lets you move a continuous form manually to the Tear Off position Note: On is set the Tear... Off function to the tear off position. Loading paper 24 Paper paths Paper paths for the pull tractor In these examples, the tractor pushes the paper from the front or the rear of the printer.
... pulls the paper from the front or the bottom of the printer. You can set in Setup mode: • On-Sets the Tear Off function to move a continuous form automatically to the Tear Off position • Off-Lets you move a continuous form manually to the Tear Off position Note: On is set the Tear... Off function to the tear off position. Loading paper 24 Paper paths Paper paths for the pull tractor In these examples, the tractor pushes the paper from the front or the rear of the printer.
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...: If you are placed one at a time into the manual feeder. Loading a cut forms Cut forms can be single sheets, envelopes, or multiple-part forms. They are using. 5 Move the paper select lever up to a corresponding setting for the type of paper you have installed the ... 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. 3 If continuous forms are currently loaded, tear off the leading edge of the continuous form, and then press Load/Unload to park the continuous forms. The Paper Out light blinks. 4 Set the forms thickness lever to the position. 6 Open the manual feeder. A
...: If you are placed one at a time into the manual feeder. Loading a cut forms Cut forms can be single sheets, envelopes, or multiple-part forms. They are using. 5 Move the paper select lever up to a corresponding setting for the type of paper you have installed the ... 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. 3 If continuous forms are currently loaded, tear off the leading edge of the continuous form, and then press Load/Unload to park the continuous forms. The Paper Out light blinks. 4 Set the forms thickness lever to the position. 6 Open the manual feeder. A
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... the push tractor" on page 25 • "Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractor" on page 28 • "Bottom loading continuous forms using the pull tractor" on page 32 • "Loading a cut form or envelope manually" on the printer, and also have the push tractor installed or the pull tractor installed....paper. 1 Locate the left margin for continuous forms by the [A symbol. You can manually change the first print position at one inch on page 36 Aligning the left margin You can also set to Off, press FormFeed. 11 Make sure the printer is online, and the Ready light is on...
... the push tractor" on page 25 • "Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractor" on page 28 • "Bottom loading continuous forms using the pull tractor" on page 32 • "Loading a cut form or envelope manually" on the printer, and also have the push tractor installed or the pull tractor installed....paper. 1 Locate the left margin for continuous forms by the [A symbol. You can manually change the first print position at one inch on page 36 Aligning the left margin You can also set to Off, press FormFeed. 11 Make sure the printer is online, and the Ready light is on...
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... Top‑Of‑Form for a cut form or an envelope Top‑Of‑Form can range from minus one inch to plus 22 inches from the top of a cut sheet of paper or an envelope through the manual feeder. • If Auto Cut Sheet is set to On, the printer will move the... paper to the Top‑Of‑Form position.
... Top‑Of‑Form for a cut form or an envelope Top‑Of‑Form can range from minus one inch to plus 22 inches from the top of a cut sheet of paper or an envelope through the manual feeder. • If Auto Cut Sheet is set to On, the printer will move the... paper to the Top‑Of‑Form position.
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...in.) (9.5 in.) * When the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or the Tractor 2 Feeder is installed, the cut form maximum width is 215 mm (8.5 in .). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 0.36 mm (0.015 in.). Paper and specialty media guide 42 Paper and specialty media ...guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printer The printer supports paper weights of 56-90 g/m2 (15‑24 lb) and envelope weights of multiple part forms is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in .) for manual...
...in.) (9.5 in.) * When the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or the Tractor 2 Feeder is installed, the cut form maximum width is 215 mm (8.5 in .). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 0.36 mm (0.015 in.). Paper and specialty media guide 42 Paper and specialty media ...guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printer The printer supports paper weights of 56-90 g/m2 (15‑24 lb) and envelope weights of multiple part forms is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in .) for manual...
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...Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to load paper. Understanding Setup mode and menu options 51 Paper Handling Options Use the following list items outline and explain the Data options and settings you can manually advance the perforation of a continuous form to the Tear Off bar ...Form position. - Off-You can use with the printer: Buffer • Minimum-Sets the receive buffer size to zero • Maximum-For 2580/2581 models, sets the receive buffer size to 64KB or 480KB, depending on whether NLQ II (Near Letter Quality) Download is enabled • Maximum-For 2590/2591...
...Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to load paper. Understanding Setup mode and menu options 51 Paper Handling Options Use the following list items outline and explain the Data options and settings you can manually advance the perforation of a continuous form to the Tear Off bar ...Form position. - Off-You can use with the printer: Buffer • Minimum-Sets the receive buffer size to zero • Maximum-For 2580/2581 models, sets the receive buffer size to 64KB or 480KB, depending on whether NLQ II (Near Letter Quality) Download is enabled • Maximum-For 2590/2591...
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... proof of original purchase. To obtain warranty service you may be required to a Lexmark designated location. Before you present for any maintenance items included with the printer shall end earlier if it prepaid and suitably packaged to present proof of original purchase...not be available or only be required to present the feature or option 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 if the product ...
... proof of original purchase. To obtain warranty service you may be required to a Lexmark designated location. Before you present for any maintenance items included with the printer shall end earlier if it prepaid and suitably packaged to present proof of original purchase...not be available or only be required to present the feature or option 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 if the product ...