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... 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 Supporting IPSec...59 Supporting SNMPv3...59 Using 802.1x authentication...60 Contents 3 Loading a cut form or envelope manually ...36 Aligning the left...
... 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 Supporting IPSec...59 Supporting SNMPv3...59 Using 802.1x authentication...60 Contents 3 Loading a cut form or envelope manually ...36 Aligning the left...
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...before the print job finishes 66 Buttons do not print...73 Incorrect line spacing or overprinting occurs 74 Contacting Customer Support...74 lines do not start at the left margin 67 Printer speed slows...67 Incorrect characters print, left margin changes, or printing stops 68 Printing continues beyond the edges ...The Auto Sheet Feeder feeds multiple sheets 71 Solving print quality problems...72 Print is too light...72 Dots are missing or print quality is poor...72 Characters are wrong or missing ...73 Forms are smudged or print is too dark ...73 Incorrect number of lines on , but does not...
...before the print job finishes 66 Buttons do not print...73 Incorrect line spacing or overprinting occurs 74 Contacting Customer Support...74 lines do not start at the left margin 67 Printer speed slows...67 Incorrect characters print, left margin changes, or printing stops 68 Printing continues beyond the edges ...The Auto Sheet Feeder feeds multiple sheets 71 Solving print quality problems...72 Print is too light...72 Dots are missing or print quality is poor...72 Characters are wrong or missing ...73 Forms are smudged or print is too dark ...73 Incorrect number of lines on , but does not...
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... Note: This feature supports existing graphics programs. Resolution of up to 360 x 360 dpi Multiple‑part forms Prints original plus five copies (six‑part forms) Prints original plus three copies (four‑part forms) Learning about the printer 9 Understanding the printer features and functions Printer features by model Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Multi‑...
... Note: This feature supports existing graphics programs. Resolution of up to 360 x 360 dpi Multiple‑part forms Prints original plus five copies (six‑part forms) Prints original plus three copies (four‑part forms) Learning about the printer 9 Understanding the printer features and functions Printer features by model Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Multi‑...
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... printer is optional for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models. Allows the printer to position 1. 2 Turn the printer on the 9‑wire printer and 2580/2581 printer ...available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. • Compatible with all computers 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 paper so you can print a demonstration page. 1 Set the forms thickness lever to work with all programs that support...
... printer is optional for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models. Allows the printer to position 1. 2 Turn the printer on the 9‑wire printer and 2580/2581 printer ...available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. • Compatible with all computers 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 paper so you can print a demonstration page. 1 Set the forms thickness lever to work with all programs that support...
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...see what printer drivers are using IBM mode (the factory default setting), select a printer from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. For instance, the Address changes if the printer is Not ...The Fully Qualified Domain Name is useful in the following preferred order. Consult a system support person for your program in situations where the Address changes. Note: The network setup page... Windows or DOS Windows When printing from a Windows application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from your level of a pen, press the recessed button located just ...
...see what printer drivers are using IBM mode (the factory default setting), select a printer from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. For instance, the Address changes if the printer is Not ...The Fully Qualified Domain Name is useful in the following preferred order. Consult a system support person for your program in situations where the Address changes. Note: The network setup page... Windows or DOS Windows When printing from a Windows application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from your level of a pen, press the recessed button located just ...
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Learning about the printer 14 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 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...
Learning about the printer 14 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 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...
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...20 cpi, or proportional spacing Notes: 6 Micro • On 2590/2591 models, you change the default values and modes of pre‑printed forms, selects between Tear Off and Top‑Of‑Form Communicates the on/off status of the printer 1 7 1 2 3 4 2 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro...15 pitch. Press and hold LineFeed to advance the paper 5 micro movements, and then go into continuous feed. 2 Macro To support different styles of printer operation. 4 Micro Feeds the paper downward in small incremental movements. Using the control panel 17 Button 6 Tear Off 7 Start/Stop...
...20 cpi, or proportional spacing Notes: 6 Micro • On 2590/2591 models, you change the default values and modes of pre‑printed forms, selects between Tear Off and Top‑Of‑Form Communicates the on/off status of the printer 1 7 1 2 3 4 2 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro...15 pitch. Press and hold LineFeed to advance the paper 5 micro movements, and then go into continuous feed. 2 Macro To support different styles of printer operation. 4 Micro Feeds the paper downward in small incremental movements. Using the control panel 17 Button 6 Tear Off 7 Start/Stop...
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... 42 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 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.). Length Paper types Single Cut Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 559 mm (22.0 in...optional Auto Sheet Feeder or the Tractor 2 Feeder is installed, the cut form maximum width is 0.36 mm (0.015 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 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual loading. Width...
... 42 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 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.). Length Paper types Single Cut Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 559 mm (22.0 in...optional Auto Sheet Feeder or the Tractor 2 Feeder is installed, the cut form maximum width is 0.36 mm (0.015 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 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual loading. Width...
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This section describes how to use the Tear Off feature of the printer. Using the front push tractor is the most convenient way to load continuous forms, and allows you to change the tractor unit position. It then functions as a pull tractor and supports front and bottom paper loading. Pull tractor position The front...
This section describes how to use the Tear Off feature of the printer. Using the front push tractor is the most convenient way to load continuous forms, and allows you to change the tractor unit position. It then functions as a pull tractor and supports front and bottom paper loading. Pull tractor position The front...
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...factory default setting), Epson, or OKI mode. AGM, available only on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Epson mode • Table Select lets you use with the ...associated with added capabilities. For more information, see the Technical Reference available on 2590/2591 models, lets you select Italic Character Table or Epson Extended Graphic Character ...to configure the printer according to your needs. Supported international character sets for Epson mode are also supported, but only through host commands used with the printer: Understanding Setup mode...
...factory default setting), Epson, or OKI mode. AGM, available only on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Epson mode • Table Select lets you use with the ...associated with added capabilities. For more information, see the Technical Reference available on 2590/2591 models, lets you select Italic Character Table or Epson Extended Graphic Character ...to configure the printer according to your needs. Supported international character sets for Epson mode are also supported, but only through host commands used with the printer: Understanding Setup mode...
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...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... Code pages: 858 • Character Set: 2 • Form length: 12 inches To restore the factory default settings: 1 Make sure the ribbon cartridge is installed and paper is loaded. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Open the ribbon access cover. 4 Move the ...
...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... Code pages: 858 • Character Set: 2 • Form length: 12 inches To restore the factory default settings: 1 Make sure the ribbon cartridge is installed and paper is loaded. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Open the ribbon access cover. 4 Move the ...
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...IPSec. This is installed. Each host must be secure. It also lets a system support person select the desired level of the signed certificate. SNMPv3 authentication and encryption has three levels of the printer or print server to five hosts, using the Embedded Web Server: 1 Open a ...configure IPSec using both IPv4 and IPv6. In the address bar, type the IP address of support: • No authentication and no encryption • Authentication and encryption Note: After a printer is configured for IPSec with no encryption • Authentication with a host, IPSec is required for...
...IPSec. This is installed. Each host must be secure. It also lets a system support person select the desired level of the signed certificate. SNMPv3 authentication and encryption has three levels of the printer or print server to five hosts, using the Embedded Web Server: 1 Open a ...configure IPSec using both IPv4 and IPv6. In the address bar, type the IP address of support: • No authentication and no encryption • Authentication and encryption Note: After a printer is configured for IPSec with no encryption • Authentication with a host, IPSec is required for...
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... allowing access. In the address bar, type the IP address of the printer or print server to the Authentication Server (AS). Administrative support 60 Using 802.1x authentication 802.1x authentication allows the printer to be protected using the format: http://ip_address/. 2 Click Configuration. ... Other Settings, click Network/Ports. 4 Click 802.1x Authentication. Support for 802.1x requires the establishment of credentials. The AS allows network access to print servers presenting a valid set of credentials for the printer to be known to be protected using the Embedded Web Server.
... allowing access. In the address bar, type the IP address of the printer or print server to the Authentication Server (AS). Administrative support 60 Using 802.1x authentication 802.1x authentication allows the printer to be protected using the format: http://ip_address/. 2 Click Configuration. ... Other Settings, click Network/Ports. 4 Click 802.1x Authentication. Support for 802.1x requires the establishment of credentials. The AS allows network access to print servers presenting a valid set of credentials for the printer to be known to be protected using the Embedded Web Server.
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...: Make sure the paper is installed correctly. c Press and hold LineFeed while turning the printer on . 3 If the control panel light sequence continues, contact Customer Support. The paper select lever has been changed while the paper was loaded. Move the paper ...and close the control panel. 2 Turn the printer off , contact Customer Support. Printing continues until the printer is a power supply problem. Note: If the printer is not beeping, there is stopped. 6 If the printer test fails, contact Customer Support. Troubleshooting Control panel lights Power Ready Paper Out ...
...: Make sure the paper is installed correctly. c Press and hold LineFeed while turning the printer on . 3 If the control panel light sequence continues, contact Customer Support. The paper select lever has been changed while the paper was loaded. Move the paper ...and close the control panel. 2 Turn the printer off , contact Customer Support. Printing continues until the printer is a power supply problem. Note: If the printer is not beeping, there is stopped. 6 If the printer test fails, contact Customer Support. Troubleshooting Control panel lights Power Ready Paper Out ...
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.... The following steps illustrate how to Disabled. If the control panel light sequence returns, contact Customer Support. Notes: • Make sure continuous forms are loaded in the printer. • Make sure the factory default setting for the Uni‑Dir Printing menu option is set to Off ...the print wires. Adjusting character (bidirectional) alignment Occasionally you need help locating the nearest service representative, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. For more information, see "Forms Macro options" on page 50. 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Turn the printer on your...
.... The following steps illustrate how to Disabled. If the control panel light sequence returns, contact Customer Support. Notes: • Make sure continuous forms are loaded in the printer. • Make sure the factory default setting for the Uni‑Dir Printing menu option is set to Off ...the print wires. Adjusting character (bidirectional) alignment Occasionally you need help locating the nearest service representative, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. For more information, see "Forms Macro options" on page 50. 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Turn the printer on your...
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... one of more of the following : • Make sure the forms thickness lever setting is appropriate for Start/Stop, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Press and hold Load/Unload and Tractor while turning the printer on , but the power light is set at the left margin ...are possible solutions. Troubleshooting 67 Buttons do not start at 4 or higher. When the light goes off and then back on . • Contact Customer Support. Try one or more of the following : • Make sure the power cord is correctly connected at both ends. • Verify that came with...
... one of more of the following : • Make sure the forms thickness lever setting is appropriate for Start/Stop, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Press and hold Load/Unload and Tractor while turning the printer on , but the power light is set at the left margin ...are possible solutions. Troubleshooting 67 Buttons do not start at 4 or higher. When the light goes off and then back on . • Contact Customer Support. Try one or more of the following : • Make sure the power cord is correctly connected at both ends. • Verify that came with...
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...and then release LineFeed when printing begins. When the print becomes too light, turn the printer on the carrier. 2 Adjust the density control knob from 1 to 2 to the wrong number. Dots are missing or print quality is poor 1 Make sure the ribbon is too light ... while you turn the knob from 1 to 2 to the correct number for the form thickness you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions do not correct the problem, contact Customer Support. CHECK THE FORMS THICKNESS LEVER The forms thickness lever may have a printer part that requires adjustment or replacement.
...and then release LineFeed when printing begins. When the print becomes too light, turn the printer on the carrier. 2 Adjust the density control knob from 1 to 2 to the wrong number. Dots are missing or print quality is poor 1 Make sure the ribbon is too light ... while you turn the knob from 1 to 2 to the correct number for the form thickness you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions do not correct the problem, contact Customer Support. CHECK THE FORMS THICKNESS LEVER The forms thickness lever may have a printer part that requires adjustment or replacement.
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... of the following : • See the documentation that corresponds with the forms you turn the printer on page 47. Graphics do not print These are possible solutions. If the print quality does not improve, contact Customer Support. Try one or more of -Form" on page 39. • From the Setup menu, adjust the page...
... of the following : • See the documentation that corresponds with the forms you turn the printer on page 47. Graphics do not print These are possible solutions. If the print quality does not improve, contact Customer Support. Try one or more of -Form" on page 39. • From the Setup menu, adjust the page...
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... call (1‑800‑539‑6275). For more information, see the documentation that came with your printer model type and serial number. or Canada, call Customer Support, describe the problem you have already taken to know your software application. The serial number is also listed...For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. You need to find a solution. Try one or more information, see the label on the inside top front cover of the following: • Reset the forms thickness lever. • For more of the printer. In the U.S.
... call (1‑800‑539‑6275). For more information, see the documentation that came with your printer model type and serial number. or Canada, call Customer Support, describe the problem you have already taken to know your software application. The serial number is also listed...For other countries/regions, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. You need to find a solution. Try one or more information, see the label on the inside top front cover of the following: • Reset the forms thickness lever. • For more of the printer. In the U.S.
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...2590 2590 2591 2591 Model number 100 110 100 110 100 110 100 110 Edition notice September 2011 The following paragraph does not apply to any existing intellectual property right may be used . For information on supplies and downloads, visit www.lexmark.com. References in this statement may be used instead. For Lexmark technical support..., visit support.lexmark.com. Evaluation and verification of express or implied warranties ...
...2590 2590 2591 2591 Model number 100 110 100 110 100 110 100 110 Edition notice September 2011 The following paragraph does not apply to any existing intellectual property right may be used . For information on supplies and downloads, visit www.lexmark.com. References in this statement may be used instead. For Lexmark technical support..., visit support.lexmark.com. Evaluation and verification of express or implied warranties ...