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... the printer 57 Ordering supplies...57 Removing the ribbon 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 ...or an envelope ...41 Setting Top-Of-Form in a macro ...42 Paper and specialty media guide 43 Paper types and sizes supported by the printer...43 Changing tractor positions 44 Push tractor position...44 Pull tractor position...44 Converting the push tractor to pull ...
... the printer 57 Ordering supplies...57 Removing the ribbon 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 ...or an envelope ...41 Setting Top-Of-Form in a macro ...42 Paper and specialty media guide 43 Paper types and sizes supported by the printer...43 Changing tractor positions 44 Push tractor position...44 Pull tractor position...44 Converting the push tractor to pull ...
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... to the Tear Off position before the print job finishes 67 Buttons do not print ...74 Incorrect line spacing or overprinting occurs ...75 Contacting Customer Support...75 Contents 5
... to the Tear Off position before the print job finishes 67 Buttons do not print ...74 Incorrect line spacing or overprinting occurs ...75 Contacting Customer Support...75 Contents 5
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...fonts • Fast Draft • Draft • Gothic • Courier Prints in 10, 12, 15, 17, and 20 cpi, as Note: Fast Draft supports only 10, 12, well as proportional spacing • Fast Draft • Draft • Gothic • Courier • Prestige • Presentor • Orator... 10 characters per inch (cpi) • 12 cpi • 440 characters per Resolution of up to 360 x 360 dpi 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 ...
...fonts • Fast Draft • Draft • Gothic • Courier Prints in 10, 12, 15, 17, and 20 cpi, as Note: Fast Draft supports only 10, 12, well as proportional spacing • Fast Draft • Draft • Gothic • Courier • Prestige • Presentor • Orator... 10 characters per inch (cpi) • 12 cpi • 440 characters per Resolution of up to 360 x 360 dpi 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 ...
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...M320 turbo), which is optional for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models. 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 ...models. Interface connection Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is standard on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Feature/function All models Bar code function These bar codes are standard. Learning about the printer 12 The ...
...M320 turbo), which is optional for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models. 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 ...models. Interface connection Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is standard on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Feature/function All models Bar code function These bar codes are standard. Learning about the printer 12 The ...
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...clip or the tip of a pen, press the recessed button located just above the Network connection. The network setup page prints. Consult a system support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page. 4 Check the network setup page to verify the network connection and find the ...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. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is turned off . 9 While pressing ...
...clip or the tip of a pen, press the recessed button located just above the Network connection. The network setup page prints. Consult a system support person for a solution, and then print another network setup page. 4 Check the network setup page to verify the network connection and find the ...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. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is turned off . 9 While pressing ...
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.../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 4 2390 plus/2391 plus 5 2390/2391... your program must match the emulation model you select for Epson emulation mode. Learning about the printer 15 Printer drivers other than the 2500 series support most, but not all, of the printer features. Note: The printer driver you select in this list, you are...
.../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 4 2390 plus/2391 plus 5 2390/2391... your program must match the emulation model you select for Epson emulation mode. Learning about the printer 15 Printer drivers other than the 2500 series support most, but not all, of the printer features. Note: The printer driver you select in this list, you are...
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... printer 16 Using Epson emulation mode If the printer is using Epson mode, select a printer from your printer. Printer drivers other than the 2500 series support most, but not all, of the printer capabilities.
... printer 16 Using Epson emulation mode If the printer is using Epson mode, select a printer from your printer. Printer drivers other than the 2500 series support most, but not all, of the printer capabilities.
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... 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. Feeds the paper downward in small incremental movements. Using the control panel 18 Sets the character pitch to select...
... 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. Feeds the paper downward in small incremental movements. Using the control panel 18 Sets the character pitch to select...
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... 2 Feeder is installed, the cut form maximum width is 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual loading. 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.).
... 2 Feeder is installed, the cut form maximum width is 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual loading. 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.).
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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. Using the front push tractor is not loaded in the printer. Changing tractor positions 44 This section describes how to ...
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. Using the front push tractor is not loaded in the printer. Changing tractor positions 44 This section describes how to ...
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...III, available only on the Lexmark Web site at the normal noise level. Note: Off is the factory default setting. AGM, available only on page 48. Epson mode • Table Select lets you select from the following character sets are also supported, but only through host commands...is the factory default setting. Quiet • Enabled-The printer prints at a quieter noise level. • Disabled-The printer prints at www.lexmark.com/publications. Note: Disabled is the factory default setting. • Int'l Char Set lets you select the character set associated with added ...
...III, available only on the Lexmark Web site at the normal noise level. Note: Off is the factory default setting. AGM, available only on page 48. Epson mode • Table Select lets you select from the following character sets are also supported, but only through host commands...is the factory default setting. Quiet • Enabled-The printer prints at a quieter noise level. • Disabled-The printer prints at www.lexmark.com/publications. Note: Disabled is the factory default setting. • Int'l Char Set lets you select the character set associated with added ...
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... Note: The control panel lights blink on and off several times. Note: The control panel lights blink on and off several times. 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 ...
... Note: The control panel lights blink on and off several times. Note: The control panel lights blink on and off several times. 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 ...
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.... SNMPv3 authentication and encryption has three levels of the printer or print server to have a public/private key pair. Supporting SNMPv3 Simple Network Management Protocol version 3 (SNMPv3) allows for any host computer or subnet of security. Validate Peer Certificate...Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports. 4 Click SNMP. To configure SNMPv3 through the Embedded Web Server: 1 Open a Web browser. Supporting IPSec Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) provides authentication and encryption at least one user name and password must have a signed authority certificate that ...
.... SNMPv3 authentication and encryption has three levels of the printer or print server to have a public/private key pair. Supporting SNMPv3 Simple Network Management Protocol version 3 (SNMPv3) allows for any host computer or subnet of security. Validate Peer Certificate...Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports. 4 Click SNMP. To configure SNMPv3 through the Embedded Web Server: 1 Open a Web browser. Supporting IPSec Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) provides authentication and encryption at least one user name and password must have a signed authority certificate that ...
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..., click Network/Ports. 4 Click 802.1x Authentication. The AS allows network access to be protected using the Embedded Web Server. 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 the... Authentication Server (AS). To enable and configure 802.1x after installing the required certificates: 1 Open a Web browser. Support for 802.1x requires the establishment of credentials for the printer to be known to be protected using the format: http://ip_address/. 2 Click ...
..., click Network/Ports. 4 Click 802.1x Authentication. The AS allows network access to be protected using the Embedded Web Server. 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 the... Authentication Server (AS). To enable and configure 802.1x after installing the required certificates: 1 Open a Web browser. Support for 802.1x requires the establishment of credentials for the printer to be known to be protected using the format: http://ip_address/. 2 Click ...
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... that came with the option. a Replace the ribbon cartridge, and make sure paper is stopped. 6 If the printer test fails, contact Customer Support. Note: Make sure the paper is parked or unloaded before changing the position of paper. 4 Make sure the carrier packing tape has been removed.... 5 With the printer on . 3 If the control panel light sequence continues, contact Customer Support. d Release LineFeed when printing starts. The paper select lever has been changed while the paper was loaded. If the power light remains off . ...
... that came with the option. a Replace the ribbon cartridge, and make sure paper is stopped. 6 If the printer test fails, contact Customer Support. Note: Make sure the paper is parked or unloaded before changing the position of paper. 4 Make sure the carrier packing tape has been removed.... 5 With the printer on . 3 If the control panel light sequence continues, contact Customer Support. d Release LineFeed when printing starts. The paper select lever has been changed while the paper was loaded. If the power light remains off . ...
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... alignment (also called bidirectional alignment) on your printer. Adjusting character (bidirectional) alignment Occasionally you need help locating the nearest service representative, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Notes: • Make sure continuous forms are loaded in the printer. • Make sure the factory default setting for the Uni-Dir... page 51. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Open the control panel cover to access layer 2. Troubleshooting 65 If the control panel light sequence returns, contact Customer Support.
... alignment (also called bidirectional alignment) on your printer. Adjusting character (bidirectional) alignment Occasionally you need help locating the nearest service representative, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Notes: • Make sure continuous forms are loaded in the printer. • Make sure the factory default setting for the Uni-Dir... page 51. 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Open the control panel cover to access layer 2. Troubleshooting 65 If the control panel light sequence returns, contact Customer Support.
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... from overheating. This is appropriate for Start/Stop, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload 1 Turn the printer off and then back on . • Contact Customer Support. The printer beeps twice and the paper rolls backward and then advances to the right during printing These are possible solutions. Try one or more...
... from overheating. This is appropriate for Start/Stop, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload 1 Turn the printer off and then back on . • Contact Customer Support. The printer beeps twice and the paper rolls backward and then advances to the right during printing These are possible solutions. Try one or more...
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..., move it to the correct number for the form thickness you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions do not correct the problem, contact Customer Support.
..., move it to the correct number for the form thickness you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions do not correct the problem, contact Customer Support.
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... a printer test: 1 Make sure the forms thickness lever setting is too dark These are possible solutions. If the print quality does not improve, contact Customer Support. Graphics do not print These are possible solutions. d Press Start/Stop to stop the printing, and then turn the printer off. e Press Start/Stop again...
... a printer test: 1 Make sure the forms thickness lever setting is too dark These are possible solutions. If the print quality does not improve, contact Customer Support. Graphics do not print These are possible solutions. d Press Start/Stop to stop the printing, and then turn the printer off. e Press Start/Stop again...
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...information, see the label on the menu settings page. Contacting Customer Support When you call (1-800-539-6275). You need to find a solution. For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Try one or more of the printer. The serial number... For more information, see the documentation that came with your printer model type and serial number. Troubleshooting 75 or Canada, call Customer Support, describe the problem you have already taken to know your software application. In the U.S. Incorrect line spacing or overprinting occurs These are...
...information, see the label on the menu settings page. Contacting Customer Support When you call (1-800-539-6275). You need to find a solution. For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Try one or more of the printer. The serial number... For more information, see the documentation that came with your printer model type and serial number. Troubleshooting 75 or Canada, call Customer Support, describe the problem you have already taken to know your software application. In the U.S. Incorrect line spacing or overprinting occurs These are...