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Note: Instructions for installing drivers are using a Windows program, use the Windows Forms Printer 2400 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Setting up your printer Connecting the serial cable For installation and connection instructions, see the optional serial interface manual. About your Windows and DOS application software Windows-based applications If you are in the readme.1st file included in the download package. 17
Note: Instructions for installing drivers are using a Windows program, use the Windows Forms Printer 2400 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Setting up your printer Connecting the serial cable For installation and connection instructions, see the optional serial interface manual. About your Windows and DOS application software Windows-based applications If you are in the readme.1st file included in the download package. 17
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Most programs let you specify the type of printer you may need to see what printer drivers are available with that specific program. For Lexmark Forms Printer 2480/2481 users: 1 Forms Printer 2480/2481 2 Forms Printer 2380/2381 plus 3 2380 plus/2381 plus 4 2380/2381 IBM Personal Printer Series™ II 5 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter™ III 6 4201/4202...
Most programs let you specify the type of printer you may need to see what printer drivers are available with that specific program. For Lexmark Forms Printer 2480/2481 users: 1 Forms Printer 2480/2481 2 Forms Printer 2380/2381 plus 3 2380 plus/2381 plus 4 2380/2381 IBM Personal Printer Series™ II 5 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter™ III 6 4201/4202...
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... the emulation mode you select for more information. Printer drivers other than the 2400 series support most, but not all, of the printer's capabilities. Using Epson emulation mode If your Forms printer is set to Epson emulation, select a printer from your application software in the following preferred order... "Emulation menu options" on page 103 for your application software in the following preferred order: For Forms Printer 2480/2481 users: 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX1050 For Forms Printer 2490/2491 users: 1 Epson LQ850 2 LQ1050 See "Emulation menu options" on page 103 for more ...
... the emulation mode you select for more information. Printer drivers other than the 2400 series support most, but not all, of the printer's capabilities. Using Epson emulation mode If your Forms printer is set to Epson emulation, select a printer from your application software in the following preferred order... "Emulation menu options" on page 103 for your application software in the following preferred order: For Forms Printer 2480/2481 users: 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX1050 For Forms Printer 2490/2491 users: 1 Epson LQ850 2 LQ1050 See "Emulation menu options" on page 103 for more ...
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... software" on the operator panel not work except for Start/Stop, LineFeed, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload? Make sure: • You selected the appropriate printer driver for your software application. 10 Are you experiencing unexpected printing results? For more information, see "Using IBM emulation mode" on page 18. 11 Do the...
... software" on the operator panel not work except for Start/Stop, LineFeed, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload? Make sure: • You selected the appropriate printer driver for your software application. 10 Are you experiencing unexpected printing results? For more information, see "Using IBM emulation mode" on page 18. 11 Do the...
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...and hold Tractor while you turn the printer On. 4 Release Tractor when the lights go out. 5 Turn the printer Off and back On to exit this mode. 116 Troubleshooting Printing continues until you stop the printer. Use trace mode to help diagnose software/driver problems. To enter trace mode: 1 ...Make sure paper and the ribbon cartridge are sent to your computer. Running the Printer Test produces a test printout that are installed 2 Turn the printer Off. 3 Press and hold...
...and hold Tractor while you turn the printer On. 4 Release Tractor when the lights go out. 5 Turn the printer Off and back On to exit this mode. 116 Troubleshooting Printing continues until you stop the printer. Use trace mode to help diagnose software/driver problems. To enter trace mode: 1 ...Make sure paper and the ribbon cartridge are sent to your computer. Running the Printer Test produces a test printout that are installed 2 Turn the printer Off. 3 Press and hold...
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... left problem. Software application problem. • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is selected. If possible, select resident fonts. Troubleshooting 131 Paper loads wrong. Graphics do not start at the left...Your software is using bitmapped (graphic) fonts. Use Font Lock and Pitch Lock. application manual. between printing surface and the printhead. Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Line length is incorrect, or Forms are jamming overprinting occurs. margin. See "Selecting or locking a font...
... left problem. Software application problem. • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is selected. If possible, select resident fonts. Troubleshooting 131 Paper loads wrong. Graphics do not start at the left...Your software is using bitmapped (graphic) fonts. Use Font Lock and Pitch Lock. application manual. between printing surface and the printhead. Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Line length is incorrect, or Forms are jamming overprinting occurs. margin. See "Selecting or locking a font...
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... may not correctly connected at both stops. paper you are using a • Make sure the printer cable characters print; printing printer cable, it is Forms thickness lever is light. ends. • Wrong driver in software. • Select the correct driver. wrong • If you are using . • Ribbon is jamming, is twisted, or is...
... may not correctly connected at both stops. paper you are using a • Make sure the printer cable characters print; printing printer cable, it is Forms thickness lever is light. ends. • Wrong driver in software. • Select the correct driver. wrong • If you are using . • Ribbon is jamming, is twisted, or is...
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... computer power switches Off. Operator panel is locked (Padlock light is not selected. Problem Print test works, but printer does not print when attached to your Windows and DOS application software" on a level, sturdy surface. See "Setting up your... Off and Load/Unload). See "Supplies" on page 107 for information about which printer cable to use . Troubleshooting 140 Refer to the computer. Printer beeps when using Printer is unlocked. Set to Auto or the port you have selected the correct printer driver. Printer is on page 17. Software application problem.
... computer power switches Off. Operator panel is locked (Padlock light is not selected. Problem Print test works, but printer does not print when attached to your Windows and DOS application software" on a level, sturdy surface. See "Setting up your... Off and Load/Unload). See "Supplies" on page 107 for information about which printer cable to use . Troubleshooting 140 Refer to the computer. Printer beeps when using Printer is unlocked. Set to Auto or the port you have selected the correct printer driver. Printer is on page 17. Software application problem.
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... panel 25 C change the menu language in setup mode 92 checklist of problems 112 clearing paper jams 123 configuring the printer 18 continuous forms loading 46 D description of printer parts 4 doors 33 drivers 19 E electronic emissions notices 145 Energy Star 147 envelope orientation 77 envelopes loading 72 EU defaults 121 F factory defaults setting...
... panel 25 C change the menu language in setup mode 92 checklist of problems 112 clearing paper jams 123 configuring the printer 18 continuous forms loading 46 D description of printer parts 4 doors 33 drivers 19 E electronic emissions notices 145 Energy Star 147 envelope orientation 77 envelopes loading 72 EU defaults 121 F factory defaults setting...
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... connector 9 pins 33 pitch changing 32, 43 locking 32, 43 Pitch button 26 Pitch light 28 power connector 9 switch 7 Power light 27 printer driver 19 printer parts forms thickness lever 7 front cover 7 latch 9 manual feed door 7 operator panel 7 paper guides 7 paper select lever 7 parallel interface ...connector 9 power connector 9 switch 7 tear bar 9 top cover 7 printer test 116 printing a cut form 73 an envelope 73 on continuous forms 46 printing becomes slower 141 problem conditions 128 characters are wrong or missing...
... connector 9 pins 33 pitch changing 32, 43 locking 32, 43 Pitch button 26 Pitch light 28 power connector 9 switch 7 Power light 27 printer driver 19 printer parts forms thickness lever 7 front cover 7 latch 9 manual feed door 7 operator panel 7 paper guides 7 paper select lever 7 parallel interface ...connector 9 power connector 9 switch 7 tear bar 9 top cover 7 printer test 116 printing a cut form 73 an envelope 73 on continuous forms 46 printing becomes slower 141 problem conditions 128 characters are wrong or missing...