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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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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 Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- 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-
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 Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- 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-
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... 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) 2590/2591...
... 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) 2590/2591...
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... 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 computer screen Greek ...and math symbols Prints a variety 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...
... 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 computer screen Greek ...and math symbols Prints a variety 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...
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...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 in the printer, press FormFeed to remove it. 3 Set the forms thickness lever to a setting corresponding with your option for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer on. ...Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2, see the documentation that came with the paper thickness you use the push tractor to Top-Of-Form and put the printer online. Loading paper 20 If Auto Tear Off is clear. 12 Close the front cover. 13 Press Start/Stop to load the...
...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 in the printer, press FormFeed to remove it. 3 Set the forms thickness lever to a setting corresponding with your option for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer on. ...Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2, see the documentation that came with the paper thickness you use the push tractor to Top-Of-Form and put the printer online. Loading paper 20 If Auto Tear Off is clear. 12 Close the front cover. 13 Press Start/Stop to load the...
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... rear plate. If necessary, move the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to align the left and right tractor doors. 13 Replace the ribbon access cover. 14 Move the tractor to the paper width.
... rear plate. If necessary, move the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to align the left and right tractor doors. 13 Replace the ribbon access cover. 14 Move the tractor to the paper width.
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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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Note: Top-Of-Form is not saved if the printer is turned off or runs out of the seated position. Note: If not, press Start/Stop ...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 solid. Loading paper 27 Move the tractor to the paper width, load ...to align the left and right tractor doors. 11 Replace the ribbon access cover. 12 Move the tractor to set the Top-Of-Form. If necessary, move the paper to the Top-Of-Form you have trouble moving the right tractor to the paper width....
Note: Top-Of-Form is not saved if the printer is turned off or runs out of the seated position. Note: If not, press Start/Stop ...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 solid. Loading paper 27 Move the tractor to the paper width, load ...to align the left and right tractor doors. 11 Replace the ribbon access cover. 12 Move the tractor to set the Top-Of-Form. If necessary, move the paper to the Top-Of-Form you have trouble moving the right tractor to the paper width....
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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. Changing tractor positions 36
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...SURFACE: The printhead may be ordered from the wall outlet. Removing the ribbon cartridge 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the power cord from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 48 Supply item Part number Parallel cable • 1329605 (10-foot ...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 ...
...SURFACE: The printhead may be ordered from the wall outlet. Removing the ribbon cartridge 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the power cord from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 48 Supply item Part number Parallel cable • 1329605 (10-foot ...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 ...
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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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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 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.
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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 ... 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 different languages. Note: There is turned off of the layer 2 label, and ...
... 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 ... 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 different languages. Note: There is turned off of the layer 2 label, and ...
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..., FormFeed, Tear Off, 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 line drawings Prints tables...
..., FormFeed, Tear Off, 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 line drawings Prints tables...
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... 12 Close the front cover. 13 Press Start/Stop to load the paper to print continuous forms, line 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 position. Note: If a...Make sure the tractor is clear. Note: When you use the push tractor to Top‑Of‑Form and put the printer online. If Auto Tear Off is set to On, the printer moves the paper to a setting corresponding with the paper thickness you have installed the optional Auto Sheet ...
... 12 Close the front cover. 13 Press Start/Stop to load the paper to print continuous forms, line 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 position. Note: If a...Make sure the tractor is clear. Note: When you use the push tractor to Top‑Of‑Form and put the printer online. If Auto Tear Off is set to On, the printer moves the paper to a setting corresponding with the paper thickness you have installed the optional Auto Sheet ...
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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 lock the tractor in place. If necessary...
... 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 lock the tractor in place. If necessary...
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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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..., press Start/Stop until the Ready light is on solid. Note: Top‑Of‑Form is not saved if the printer is turned off or runs out of the seated position. Note: The distance from the [A... and then lock the right tractor. 10 Close the left and right tractor doors. 11 Replace the ribbon access cover. 12 Move the tractor to align the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to set...to the paper width. Loading paper 35 If necessary, move the paper to the Top‑Of‑Form you have trouble moving the right tractor to the paper width, roll the rubber tractor stop out of paper...
..., press Start/Stop until the Ready light is on solid. Note: Top‑Of‑Form is not saved if the printer is turned off or runs out of the seated position. Note: The distance from the [A... and then lock the right tractor. 10 Close the left and right tractor doors. 11 Replace the ribbon access cover. 12 Move the tractor to align the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to set...to the paper width. Loading paper 35 If necessary, move the paper to the Top‑Of‑Form you have trouble moving the right tractor to the paper width, roll the rubber tractor stop out of paper...
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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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... optimum print quality. 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 position 7. 5... allow it to remove dust, ribbon lint, and pieces of the printer. Removing the ribbon cartridge 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the power cord from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Supply item Parallel cable USB cable Serial adapter and cable Printer ribbon Part number • 1329605 (...
... optimum print quality. 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 position 7. 5... allow it to remove dust, ribbon lint, and pieces of the printer. Removing the ribbon cartridge 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the power cord from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Supply item Parallel cable USB cable Serial adapter and cable Printer ribbon Part number • 1329605 (...