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All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 Forms Printer 2500 Series User's Guide July 2007 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are the property of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc.
All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 Forms Printer 2500 Series User's Guide July 2007 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are the property of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc.
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Contents Safety information 7 Learning about the printer 8 Printer overview...8 Applying control panel overlays...9 Understanding the printer features and functions 10 Printing a demonstration page...13 Printing a network setup page...14 Printing from Windows or DOS...14 Using IBM... MICROLINE emulation mode...16 Using the control panel 17 Understanding the control panel buttons...17 Understanding the control panel lights...19 Setting the printer online or offline...20 Advancing paper...20 Using the Load/Unload function...20 Locking and unlocking the control panel...20 Selecting a Tractor ...
Contents Safety information 7 Learning about the printer 8 Printer overview...8 Applying control panel overlays...9 Understanding the printer features and functions 10 Printing a demonstration page...13 Printing a network setup page...14 Printing from Windows or DOS...14 Using IBM... MICROLINE emulation mode...16 Using the control panel 17 Understanding the control panel buttons...17 Understanding the control panel lights...19 Setting the printer online or offline...20 Advancing paper...20 Using the Load/Unload function...20 Locking and unlocking the control panel...20 Selecting a Tractor ...
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...Data options ...52 Control options...54 Emulation options ...55 Interface options...56 Maintaining 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...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 tractor position 44...
...Data options ...52 Control options...54 Emulation options ...55 Interface options...56 Maintaining 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...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 tractor position 44...
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... do not print ...74 Incorrect line spacing or overprinting occurs ...75 Contacting Customer Support...75 Contents 5 lines do not start at the left margin 68 Printer speed slows ...68 Incorrect characters print, left margin changes, or printing stops 69 Printing continues beyond the edges of the continuous forms 69 Selected font... or pitch is not printing or is changing ...69 Solving paper feed problems...69 Paper is jammed in the printer ...69 Paper is jammed in the Auto Sheet Feeder...70 Paper fed in the Auto Sheet Feeder jams at the...
... do not print ...74 Incorrect line spacing or overprinting occurs ...75 Contacting Customer Support...75 Contents 5 lines do not start at the left margin 68 Printer speed slows ...68 Incorrect characters print, left margin changes, or printing stops 69 Printing continues beyond the edges of the continuous forms 69 Selected font... or pitch is not printing or is changing ...69 Solving paper feed problems...69 Paper is jammed in the printer ...69 Paper is jammed in the Auto Sheet Feeder...70 Paper fed in the Auto Sheet Feeder jams at the...
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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 Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- and 24-wire narrow- Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. Learning about the printer 8 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- and 24-wire narrow- Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. Learning about the printer 8 and wide-carriage models.
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...interface knockout 8 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 the language of your choice: 1 Peel the backing off of the layer 1 label, and... cover to access layer 2. 3 Peel the backing off of the layer 2 label, and then place the overlay directly over layer 2 of the control panel. 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 ...
...interface knockout 8 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 the language of your choice: 1 Peel the backing off of the layer 1 label, and... cover to access layer 2. 3 Peel the backing off of the layer 2 label, and then place the overlay directly over layer 2 of the control panel. 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 ...
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...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 • Fast Draft • Draft • Gothic • Courier Prints in 10, 12, 15, 17, ...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 2580/2581 2590/2591 Multi-speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) • 10 characters per ...
...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 • Fast Draft • Draft • Gothic • Courier Prints in 10, 12, 15, 17, ...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 2580/2581 2590/2591 Multi-speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) • 10 characters per ...
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... the potential that untrained operators may accidentally change forms settings Contains the inked fabric ribbon • Power-on Self Test • Printer test page-Determines whether your machine has print problems • Demonstration Print Prints tables, charts, and other graphics as shown on cut...so they are not changed by your computer screen Prints a variety of symbols used , thus reducing costs Lets you turn the printer off unless it is set in mathematical equations, including subscript and superscript Selects the characters and symbols corresponding to enhance flexibility when...
... the potential that untrained operators may accidentally change forms settings Contains the inked fabric ribbon • Power-on Self Test • Printer test page-Determines whether your machine has print problems • Demonstration Print Prints tables, charts, and other graphics as shown on cut...so they are not changed by your computer screen Prints a variety of symbols used , thus reducing costs Lets you turn the printer off unless it is set in mathematical equations, including subscript and superscript Selects the characters and symbols corresponding to enhance flexibility when...
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... 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 (NW-7) • Code 39 • Code 128 • Interleaved 2 of 5 • UPC-A •...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. Learning about the printer 12 Software compatibility • Compatible with all computers with the M320 turbo), which...
... 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 (NW-7) • Code 39 • Code 128 • Interleaved 2 of 5 • UPC-A •...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. Learning about the printer 12 Software compatibility • Compatible with all computers with the M320 turbo), which...
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Printing a demonstration page The following steps explain how to load a single sheet of the printer. 6 Adjust the right paper guide to position 1. 2 Turn the printer on solid. 3 Open the manual feeder, and then move the paper select lever to the position. 4 Move the left paper guide to the right until ... paper width. The Power light comes on solid, the Paper Out light is blinking, and the current default font light is on . A Learning about the printer 13
Printing a demonstration page The following steps explain how to load a single sheet of the printer. 6 Adjust the right paper guide to position 1. 2 Turn the printer on solid. 3 Open the manual feeder, and then move the paper select lever to the position. 4 Move the left paper guide to the right until ... paper width. The Power light comes on solid, the Paper Out light is blinking, and the current default font light is on . A Learning about the printer 13
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...confirm that the status is useful in situations where the Address changes. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is loaded. 2 With a paper clip or the tip of a pen, press the recessed button located just above the Network connection. ... on . 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. 7 Continue to push the paper into the printer until all the control panel lights blink. 10 Release the Font button.
...confirm that the status is useful in situations where the Address changes. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is loaded. 2 With a paper clip or the tip of a pen, press the recessed button located just above the Network connection. ... on . 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. 7 Continue to push the paper into the printer until all the control panel lights blink. 10 Release the Font button.
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.../2381 plus 4 2380 plus/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 IBM Personal...
.../2381 plus 4 2380 plus/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 IBM Personal...
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... select in the following preferred order. Using Epson emulation mode If the printer is using Epson mode, select a printer from your application in your application in the following preferred order. 1 Oki 320/321 Turbo 2 Oki 320/321 Learning about the printer 16 Printer drivers other than the 2500 series support most, but not all...
... select in the following preferred order. Using Epson emulation mode If the printer is using Epson mode, select a printer from your application in your application in the following preferred order. 1 Oki 320/321 Turbo 2 Oki 320/321 Learning about the printer 16 Printer drivers other than the 2500 series support most, but not all...
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...one of functionality: • Layer 1, with the control panel cover closed, contains basic functions like FormFeed, Tear Off, and taking the printer online/offline. • Layer 2, with the control panel cover open, contains more advanced functionality. Using the control panel 17 If you continue... pressing Font through the printer font selections. Using the control panel Understanding the control panel buttons The control panel has two layers of the resident font styles...
...one of functionality: • Layer 1, with the control panel cover closed, contains basic functions like FormFeed, Tear Off, and taking the printer online/offline. • Layer 2, with the control panel cover open, contains more advanced functionality. Using the control panel 17 If you continue... pressing Font through the printer font selections. Using the control panel Understanding the control panel buttons The control panel has two layers of the resident font styles...
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...17 cpi, 20 cpi, or proportional spacing Notes: • On 2590/2591 models, you change the default values and modes of printer operation. Feeds the paper downward in small incremental movements. Sets the character pitch to select continuous feed. Press and hold LineFeed to advance... the paper 5 micro movements, and then go into continuous feed. 2 Macro To support different styles 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...
...17 cpi, 20 cpi, or proportional spacing Notes: • On 2590/2591 models, you change the default values and modes of printer operation. Feeds the paper downward in small incremental movements. Sets the character pitch to select continuous feed. Press and hold LineFeed to advance... the paper 5 micro movements, and then go into continuous feed. 2 Macro To support different styles 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...
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...Lock On Pitch Lock is the position of paper. Press and hold to print. Pitch On One of the printer resident fonts is offline. Ready On The printer is selected. One of the printer resident pitches is online and ready to select continuous feed. 7 Set TOF Sets the Top-Of-Form, ...which is active. Button Function 6 Micro Feeds the paper upward in the Setup menu. The printer is selected. Layer 1 control panel lights Light Light status What it means Macro On The specified macro function is locked, restricting the use of the...
...Lock On Pitch Lock is the position of paper. Press and hold to print. Pitch On One of the printer resident fonts is offline. Ready On The printer is selected. One of the printer resident pitches is online and ready to select continuous feed. 7 Set TOF Sets the Top-Of-Form, ...which is active. Button Function 6 Micro Feeds the paper upward in the Setup menu. The printer is selected. Layer 1 control panel lights Light Light status What it means Macro On The specified macro function is locked, restricting the use of the...
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... When you are printing continuous forms, the first time you press LineFeed, it moves the paper from the printer to allow printing on the next page or to eject the cut form or an envelope. The Ready light... the paper incrementally. • Press Tear Off to move the paper to advance the paper when the printer is locked, the light comes on . Using the control panel 20 You can also use of pre-...to the Top-Of-Form on either a cut form. To lock the control panel: 1 Turn the printer off . If paper is in the push position. Using the Load/Unload function Use the Load/Unload button...
... When you are printing continuous forms, the first time you press LineFeed, it moves the paper from the printer to allow printing on the next page or to eject the cut form or an envelope. The Ready light... the paper incrementally. • Press Tear Off to move the paper to advance the paper when the printer is locked, the light comes on . Using the control panel 20 You can also use of pre-...to the Top-Of-Form on either a cut form. To lock the control panel: 1 Turn the printer off . If paper is in the push position. Using the Load/Unload function Use the Load/Unload button...
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... Font until the Font Lock light comes on, and the font you want . The font is locked until you want is selected. 2 If the printer is offline, press Start/Stop. The Tractor 2 light comes on . Disabling Font Lock 1 To disable Font Lock, press Font repeatedly until the Font... font you want is installed, you can select and lock a particular font of your choice. 1 To select a font, press Font repeatedly until the printer is selected. Using the control panel 21 When the optional Tractor 2 Feeder is selected. Selecting a Tractor mode Note: Because this function unloads continuous forms...
... Font until the Font Lock light comes on, and the font you want . The font is locked until you want is selected. 2 If the printer is offline, press Start/Stop. The Tractor 2 light comes on . Disabling Font Lock 1 To disable Font Lock, press Font repeatedly until the Font... font you want is installed, you can select and lock a particular font of your choice. 1 To select a font, press Font repeatedly until the printer is selected. Using the control panel 21 When the optional Tractor 2 Feeder is selected. Selecting a Tractor mode Note: Because this function unloads continuous forms...
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... turned off and the pitch you want is selected. 2 Close the control panel. 3 If the printer is selected. To override the codes, you can select and lock a particular pitch of your choice. 1 To select a pitch, open the control panel to layer 2. 1 2 3 4 ... Pitch Lock 1 To disable Pitch Lock, press Pitch repeatedly until the Pitch Lock light comes on next to print. The pitch is locked until the printer is ready to the pitch you want . 3 Continue pressing Pitch until the Pitch Lock light turns off . Using the control panel 22 Selecting and locking...
... turned off and the pitch you want is selected. 2 Close the control panel. 3 If the printer is selected. To override the codes, you can select and lock a particular pitch of your choice. 1 To select a pitch, open the control panel to layer 2. 1 2 3 4 ... Pitch Lock 1 To disable Pitch Lock, press Pitch repeatedly until the Pitch Lock light comes on next to print. The pitch is locked until the printer is ready to the pitch you want . 3 Continue pressing Pitch until the Pitch Lock light turns off . Using the control panel 22 Selecting and locking...
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When setting this lever, see one of the following tables depending on the paper thickness. Loading paper This section explains how to make adjustments for printing on various forms depending on your printer model: Loading paper 23 It also includes information about paper orientation, setting the forms thickness lever, and using the push and pull tractors for different paper paths. 2 1 3 4 1 Cut sheet forms 2 Continuous forms 3 Envelopes 4 Labels Setting the forms thickness lever Use the forms thickness lever to load continuous forms, cut sheet forms, labels and envelopes.
When setting this lever, see one of the following tables depending on the paper thickness. Loading paper This section explains how to make adjustments for printing on various forms depending on your printer model: Loading paper 23 It also includes information about paper orientation, setting the forms thickness lever, and using the push and pull tractors for different paper paths. 2 1 3 4 1 Cut sheet forms 2 Continuous forms 3 Envelopes 4 Labels Setting the forms thickness lever Use the forms thickness lever to load continuous forms, cut sheet forms, labels and envelopes.