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... cartridge...57 Cleaning the printer...57 Recycling Lexmark products...58 Administrative support 59 Restoring the factory default settings...59 Supporting IPSec...60 Supporting SNMPv3...60 Using 802.1x authentication...60 Contents 4 Loading a cut form or envelope manually ...37 Aligning the left margin ...39 Setting Top-of-Form...40 Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in push mode 40...
... cartridge...57 Cleaning the printer...57 Recycling Lexmark products...58 Administrative support 59 Restoring the factory default settings...59 Supporting IPSec...60 Supporting SNMPv3...60 Using 802.1x authentication...60 Contents 4 Loading a cut form or envelope manually ...37 Aligning the left margin ...39 Setting Top-of-Form...40 Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in push mode 40...
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... is poor ...73 Characters are wrong or missing ...74 Forms are smudged or print is too dark ...74 Incorrect number of lines on , but does not print ...67 Printer alarm sounds...67 Printer goes to the Tear Off position before the print job ...Customer Support...75 Contents 5 Troubleshooting 62 Checking an unresponsive printer...62 Testing the printer...62 Checking the printer status...63 Adjusting character (bidirectional) alignment...65 Solving printing problems...67 Printer test works, but the printer does not print when attached to the computer 67 Printer is noisy...67 Printer sounds...
... is poor ...73 Characters are wrong or missing ...74 Forms are smudged or print is too dark ...74 Incorrect number of lines on , but does not print ...67 Printer alarm sounds...67 Printer goes to the Tear Off position before the print job ...Customer Support...75 Contents 5 Troubleshooting 62 Checking an unresponsive printer...62 Testing the printer...62 Checking the printer status...63 Adjusting character (bidirectional) alignment...65 Solving printing problems...67 Printer test works, but the printer does not print when attached to the computer 67 Printer is noisy...67 Printer sounds...
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...Note: This feature supports existing square inch (dpi) graphics programs. Multiple-part forms Prints original plus five copies (six-part Prints original plus three copies forms) (four-part forms) Learning about the printer 10 Resident fonts ...supports only 10, 12, well as proportional spacing • Fast Draft • Draft • Gothic • Courier • Prestige • Presentor • Orator • Script Print styles Note: This feature is available through printer commands. Understanding the printer features and functions Printer features by model Feature/function 2580...
...Note: This feature supports existing square inch (dpi) graphics programs. Multiple-part forms Prints original plus five copies (six-part Prints original plus three copies forms) (four-part forms) Learning about the printer 10 Resident fonts ...supports only 10, 12, well as proportional spacing • Fast Draft • Draft • Gothic • Courier • Prestige • Presentor • Orator • Script Print styles Note: This feature is available through printer commands. Understanding the printer features and functions Printer features by model Feature/function 2580...
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...interface (RS-232) is turned off. Allows the printer to work with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation • Compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation (with compatible interface connections Both parallel and USB interfaces are resident in the printer: • 3 of 9 • Codabar (...-Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is optional for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models. The Network option is standard on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Software compatibility • Compatible with all computers with the...
...interface (RS-232) is turned off. Allows the printer to work with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation • Compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation (with compatible interface connections Both parallel and USB interfaces are resident in the printer: • 3 of 9 • Codabar (...-Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is optional for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models. The Network option is standard on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Software compatibility • Compatible with all computers with the...
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...the demonstration page prints. For instance, the Address changes if the printer is Not Connected, the LAN drop may not be active, or the network cable may be malfunctioning. The network setup page prints. Consult a system support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page.... Network connection. Printing from Windows or DOS Windows When printing from a Windows application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Hold down the Font button until the Paper Out light stops blinking. • If Auto ...
...the demonstration page prints. For instance, the Address changes if the printer is Not Connected, the LAN drop may not be active, or the network cable may be malfunctioning. The network setup page prints. Consult a system support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page.... Network connection. Printing from Windows or DOS Windows When printing from a Windows application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Hold down the Font button until the Paper Out light stops blinking. • If Auto ...
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... must match the emulation model you select for Epson emulation mode. Printer drivers other than the 2500 series support most, but not all, of DOS. Note: The printer driver you select in the following preferred order. 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...
... must match the emulation model you select for Epson emulation mode. Printer drivers other than the 2500 series support most, but not all, of DOS. Note: The printer driver you select in the following preferred order. 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...
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...support most, but not all, of the printer capabilities. Note: The printer driver you select in your application must match the emulation mode you select for your application in the following preferred order. Using Epson emulation mode If the printer is using Epson mode, select a printer... from your application in the following preferred order. 1 Oki 320/321 Turbo 2 Oki 320/321 Learning about the printer 16 For Forms Printer 2580/2581 users: 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX 1050 For Forms Printer 2590/2591 users: 1 Epson...
...support most, but not all, of the printer capabilities. Note: The printer driver you select in your application must match the emulation mode you select for your application in the following preferred order. Using Epson emulation mode If the printer is using Epson mode, select a printer... from your application in the following preferred order. 1 Oki 320/321 Turbo 2 Oki 320/321 Learning about the printer 16 For Forms Printer 2580/2581 users: 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX 1050 For Forms Printer 2590/2591 users: 1 Epson...
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... cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, or proportional spacing Notes: • On 2590/2591 models, you change the default values and modes of the printer 1 7 1 2 3 4 2 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro Micro Setup Pitch 10 20 12 24 3 6 15 P5 Lock 17 5 4 Layer 2 control panel ..., and then go into continuous feed. 2 Macro To support different styles of pre-printed forms, selects between Tear Off and Top-Of-Form Communicates the on/off status of printer operation. Lets you can also select 24 cpi. • Fast Draft supports only 10, 12, and 15 pitch. Press and hold...
... cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, or proportional spacing Notes: • On 2590/2591 models, you change the default values and modes of the printer 1 7 1 2 3 4 2 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro Micro Setup Pitch 10 20 12 24 3 6 15 P5 Lock 17 5 4 Layer 2 control panel ..., and then go into continuous feed. 2 Macro To support different styles of pre-printed forms, selects between Tear Off and Top-Of-Form Communicates the on/off status of printer operation. Lets you can also select 24 cpi. • Fast Draft supports only 10, 12, and 15 pitch. Press and hold...
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...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.). Length Paper types Single Multiple part Envelopes Cut Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 559 mm (22... to See the following note. 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) 0.114 mm (0.0045 in.) Note: For 2580/2581 printers, the maximum thickness of 75-90 g/m2 (20-24 lb). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in .) for manual loading. Width Paper types Single Multiple part...
...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.). Length Paper types Single Multiple part Envelopes Cut Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 559 mm (22... to See the following note. 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) 0.114 mm (0.0045 in.) Note: For 2580/2581 printers, the maximum thickness of 75-90 g/m2 (20-24 lb). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in .) for manual loading. Width Paper types Single Multiple part...
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...describes how to use the Tear Off feature of the printer. Pull tractor position The front tractor unit can be removed and installed at the front of the printer. It then functions as a pull tractor and supports front and bottom paper loading. Changing tractor positions 44 Converting... the push tractor to pull tractor position 1 Make sure the printer is off. 2 Make sure paper is the most convenient way to load continuous forms, and ...
...describes how to use the Tear Off feature of the printer. Pull tractor position The front tractor unit can be removed and installed at the front of the printer. It then functions as a pull tractor and supports front and bottom paper loading. Changing tractor positions 44 Converting... the push tractor to pull tractor position 1 Make sure the printer is off. 2 Make sure paper is the most convenient way to load continuous forms, and ...
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... similar to those used by Epson FX850/FX 1050: Japan, Norway, Denmark II, Korea (2580/2581 models only), Spain II, Latin America, and Legal. Note: Off is the factory ...setting. Epson mode • Table Select lets you select from the following character sets are also supported, but only through host commands used with the Epson LQ570/LQ 1070. • On-Graphics...Graphics is the factory default setting. Quiet • Enabled-The printer prints at a quieter noise level. • Disabled-The printer prints at www.lexmark.com/publications. To print a list of all default settings,...
... similar to those used by Epson FX850/FX 1050: Japan, Norway, Denmark II, Korea (2580/2581 models only), Spain II, Latin America, and Legal. Note: Off is the factory ...setting. Epson mode • Table Select lets you select from the following character sets are also supported, but only through host commands used with the Epson LQ570/LQ 1070. • On-Graphics...Graphics is the factory default setting. Quiet • Enabled-The printer prints at a quieter noise level. • Disabled-The printer prints at www.lexmark.com/publications. To print a list of all default settings,...
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.... Administrative support 59 Administrative support Restoring the factory default settings Restoring the US factory default settings The factory default settings for Europe are : • Code pages: 437 • Character Set: 1 • Form length: ...11 inches To restore the factory default settings: 1 Make sure the ribbon cartridge is installed and paper is loaded. 2 Turn the printer...
.... Administrative support 59 Administrative support Restoring the factory default settings Restoring the US factory default settings The factory default settings for Europe are : • Code pages: 437 • Character Set: 1 • Form length: ...11 inches To restore the factory default settings: 1 Make sure the ribbon cartridge is installed and paper is loaded. 2 Turn the printer...
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...using the format: http://ip_address/. 2 Click Configuration. 3 Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports. 4 Click SNMP. Administrative support 60 Note: After a printer is configured for any ASCII phrase shared among all application and network connections over the IP protocol to have a public/private... is required for IPSec with no encryption • Authentication and encryption Using 802.1x authentication 802.1x authentication allows the printer to join networks that is enabled by default, requiring each host to be secure. SNMPv3 authentication and encryption has three ...
...using the format: http://ip_address/. 2 Click Configuration. 3 Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports. 4 Click SNMP. Administrative support 60 Note: After a printer is configured for any ASCII phrase shared among all application and network connections over the IP protocol to have a public/private... is required for IPSec with no encryption • Authentication and encryption Using 802.1x authentication 802.1x authentication allows the printer to join networks that is enabled by default, requiring each host to be secure. SNMPv3 authentication and encryption has three ...
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...configure 802.1x after installing the required certificates: 1 Open a Web browser. Administrative support 61 To install and use certificates as certificates. In the address bar, type the IP address of the printer or print server to be protected using the format: http://ip_address/. 2 Click ... Management. Certificates provide a way for the printer, such as part of the credentials: 1 Open a Web browser. You can manage the credentials by using the Embedded Web Server. Support for 802.1x requires the establishment of credentials for the printer to be known to the Authentication Server ...
...configure 802.1x after installing the required certificates: 1 Open a Web browser. Administrative support 61 To install and use certificates as certificates. In the address bar, type the IP address of the printer or print server to be protected using the format: http://ip_address/. 2 Click ... Management. Certificates provide a way for the printer, such as part of the credentials: 1 Open a Web browser. You can manage the credentials by using the Embedded Web Server. Support for 802.1x requires the establishment of credentials for the printer to be known to the Authentication Server ...
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...ribbon cartridge, and make sure paper is a power supply problem. Printing continues until the printer is installed correctly. Make sure the Tractor 2 option is stopped. 6 If the printer test fails, contact Customer Support. d Release LineFeed when printing starts. Note: Make sure the paper is parked or...or bits of paper. 4 Make sure the carrier packing tape has been removed. 5 With the printer on, run the printer test. b Turn the printer off , contact Customer Support. Control panel lights Power Ready Paper Out Panel Lock Font Lock Status On Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking ...
...ribbon cartridge, and make sure paper is a power supply problem. Printing continues until the printer is installed correctly. Make sure the Tractor 2 option is stopped. 6 If the printer test fails, contact Customer Support. d Release LineFeed when printing starts. Note: Make sure the paper is parked or...or bits of paper. 4 Make sure the carrier packing tape has been removed. 5 With the printer on, run the printer test. b Turn the printer off , contact Customer Support. Control panel lights Power Ready Paper Out Panel Lock Font Lock Status On Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking ...
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... representative, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If you may want to adjust the character alignment (also called bidirectional alignment) on your printer. For more information, see "Forms Macro options" on page 51. 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Turn the printer on. If the control panel light sequence returns, contact Customer Support. Notes: •...
... representative, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If you may want to adjust the character alignment (also called bidirectional alignment) on your printer. For more information, see "Forms Macro options" on page 51. 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Turn the printer on. If the control panel light sequence returns, contact Customer Support. Notes: •...
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... until another job is selected. • Adjust the left margin These are active. Left margin moves to the new Top-Of-Form position. 6 Press Start/Stop. The paper remains at 4 or higher. Buttons do not start at both ends. • Verify that came with the program. ... switch is on, but the power light is blocking the carrier movement. • If a paper jam has recently occurred, turn the printer off and then back on . • Contact Customer Support. 5 Close the control panel. Try one or more of the following : • See the documentation that the power source works. ...
... until another job is selected. • Adjust the left margin These are active. Left margin moves to the new Top-Of-Form position. 6 Press Start/Stop. The paper remains at 4 or higher. Buttons do not start at both ends. • Verify that came with the program. ... switch is on, but the power light is blocking the carrier movement. • If a paper jam has recently occurred, turn the printer off and then back on . • Contact Customer Support. 5 Close the control panel. Try one or more of the following : • See the documentation that the power source works. ...
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...the printer off. a Make sure the paper and the ribbon cartridge are possible solutions. c Press and hold LineFeed while you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions do not correct the problem, contact Customer Support. If so, move it to the correct number for the form ...down on the carrier. 2 Adjust the density control knob from 1 to 2 to increase print darkness...CHECK THE FORMS THICKNESS LEVER The forms thickness lever may have a printer part that requires adjustment or replacement. Print is too light These are installed. Troubleshooting 73 Try one or more...
...the printer off. a Make sure the paper and the ribbon cartridge are possible solutions. c Press and hold LineFeed while you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions do not correct the problem, contact Customer Support. If so, move it to the correct number for the form ...down on the carrier. 2 Adjust the density control knob from 1 to 2 to increase print darkness...CHECK THE FORMS THICKNESS LEVER The forms thickness lever may have a printer part that requires adjustment or replacement. Print is too light These are installed. Troubleshooting 73 Try one or more...
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... slack using the ribbon advance knob. • Set the density control knob to resume the printer test. Forms are smudged or print is in a position that corresponds with the forms you turn the printer on a page These are installed. 3 Set the paper select lever to stop the printing,...contact Customer Support. Troubleshooting 74 Try one or more of lines on . 6 Release LineFeed when printing starts. Try one or more of the following: • Make sure the forms thickness lever is too dark These are possible solutions. e Press Start/Stop again if you turn the printer off....
... slack using the ribbon advance knob. • Set the density control knob to resume the printer test. Forms are smudged or print is in a position that corresponds with the forms you turn the printer on a page These are installed. 3 Set the paper select lever to stop the printing,...contact Customer Support. Troubleshooting 74 Try one or more of lines on . 6 Release LineFeed when printing starts. Try one or more of the following: • Make sure the forms thickness lever is too dark These are possible solutions. e Press Start/Stop again if you turn the printer off....
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For more information, see the label on the menu settings page. or Canada, call Customer Support, describe the problem you are possible solutions. Troubleshooting 75 Contacting Customer Support When you have already taken to know your software application. In the U.S. Incorrect line spacing or...cover of the following: • Reset the forms thickness lever. • For more information, see the documentation that came with your printer model type and serial number. For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. You need to find a solution. ...
For more information, see the label on the menu settings page. or Canada, call Customer Support, describe the problem you are possible solutions. Troubleshooting 75 Contacting Customer Support When you have already taken to know your software application. In the U.S. Incorrect line spacing or...cover of the following: • Reset the forms thickness lever. • For more information, see the documentation that came with your printer model type and serial number. For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. You need to find a solution. ...