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Contents Contents Chapter 1 - Features and Functions 21 Front View of Printer 23 Rear View of the Operator Panel Messages 16 Installing Your Application Software 18 PPDS Mode 18...27 Buttons 28 Lights 30 Using the Function Menus 31 Overview of Function Menus 32 Menu Options 34 Setting the Printer Online or Offline 41 Stopping the Printer 42 Advancing the Paper 42 Using Tear-off 42 Auto Tear-off Set to do Next 19 Chapter 2 -... Settings 11 Verifying Serial Interface Settings 13 Printing the Demonstration Page 13 Setting the Language of Printer 25 Supplies 26 Chapter 3 -
Contents Contents Chapter 1 - Features and Functions 21 Front View of Printer 23 Rear View of the Operator Panel Messages 16 Installing Your Application Software 18 PPDS Mode 18...27 Buttons 28 Lights 30 Using the Function Menus 31 Overview of Function Menus 32 Menu Options 34 Setting the Printer Online or Offline 41 Stopping the Printer 42 Advancing the Paper 42 Using Tear-off 42 Auto Tear-off Set to do Next 19 Chapter 2 -... Settings 11 Verifying Serial Interface Settings 13 Printing the Demonstration Page 13 Setting the Language of Printer 25 Supplies 26 Chapter 3 -
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...Button Problem 110 Display Messages 110 Chapter 7 - Statement of Limited Warranty . . .123 Glossary 125 Contents v Notices 117 Appendix B - Printer Options 75 Auto Sheet Feeder 76 Installing the Auto Sheet Feeder 77 Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder 80 Tractor 2 Feeder 85 Installing the... 2 Feeder 90 Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Tractor Feeders. . . 97 Removing the Tractor 2 Feeder 99 Chapter 6 - Maintaining Your Printer 113 Cleaning the Printer 113 Cleaning the Auto Sheet Feeder Rollers 113 Removing the Ribbon Cartridge 114 Appendix A - Contents Chapter 5 -
...Button Problem 110 Display Messages 110 Chapter 7 - Statement of Limited Warranty . . .123 Glossary 125 Contents v Notices 117 Appendix B - Printer Options 75 Auto Sheet Feeder 76 Installing the Auto Sheet Feeder 77 Loading Paper in the Auto Sheet Feeder 80 Tractor 2 Feeder 85 Installing the... 2 Feeder 90 Parking Continuous Forms and Changing Tractor Feeders. . . 97 Removing the Tractor 2 Feeder 99 Chapter 6 - Maintaining Your Printer 113 Cleaning the Printer 113 Cleaning the Auto Sheet Feeder Rollers 113 Removing the Ribbon Cartridge 114 Appendix A - Contents Chapter 5 -
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If you need to purchase a parallel printer cable, we recommend Chapter 1: Getting Started 1 User's Guide Reference Card Acoustic Cover Printer Registration Card Ribbon Cartridge Power Cord If any items are missing or damaged, contact your point of purchase. Caution: Do not lift the printer by yourself; Getting Started Getting Started Chapter 1 Unpacking 1 Remove the printer from the carton. it weighs 21 kilograms (46 pounds).
If you need to purchase a parallel printer cable, we recommend Chapter 1: Getting Started 1 User's Guide Reference Card Acoustic Cover Printer Registration Card Ribbon Cartridge Power Cord If any items are missing or damaged, contact your point of purchase. Caution: Do not lift the printer by yourself; Getting Started Getting Started Chapter 1 Unpacking 1 Remove the printer from the carton. it weighs 21 kilograms (46 pounds).
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... on the top cover and lift the top cover to purchase an RS-232 serial cable, we recommend Lexmark part number 1038693 (15.3 m or 50 ft.). 2 Place the printer so the front of the printer aligns with the edge of the desk or table. Left Latch Top Cover Right Latch Getting Started 2... Chapter 1: Getting Started Lexmark part number 1329605 (3.05 m or 10 ft.) or 1427498 (6.1 m or 20 ft.). Note: If you need...
... on the top cover and lift the top cover to purchase an RS-232 serial cable, we recommend Lexmark part number 1038693 (15.3 m or 50 ft.). 2 Place the printer so the front of the printer aligns with the edge of the desk or table. Left Latch Top Cover Right Latch Getting Started 2... Chapter 1: Getting Started Lexmark part number 1329605 (3.05 m or 10 ft.) or 1427498 (6.1 m or 20 ft.). Note: If you need...
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5 Remove the protective cardboard. Chapter 1: Getting Started 3 If you need help, see step 4 on page 2. Getting Started Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is Off. 2 Make sure the top cover is removed.
5 Remove the protective cardboard. Chapter 1: Getting Started 3 If you need help, see step 4 on page 2. Getting Started Installing the Ribbon Cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is Off. 2 Make sure the top cover is removed.
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Getting Started 3 Manually move the printhead to the side of the printer as shown. 4 Rotate the ribbon advance knob counterclockwise to ensure the ribbon feeds smoothly. If necessary, untwist the ribbon. 4 Chapter 1: Getting Started
Getting Started 3 Manually move the printhead to the side of the printer as shown. 4 Rotate the ribbon advance knob counterclockwise to ensure the ribbon feeds smoothly. If necessary, untwist the ribbon. 4 Chapter 1: Getting Started
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If you are installing a serial cable, see "Connecting the Serial Cable" on page 10 for help. 1 Make sure your computer and the printer is Off. 2 Unplug your computer and printer. 8 Chapter 1: Getting Started Getting Started b Snap the acoustic cover into place. Connecting the Parallel Cable You will need to connect either a parallel cable or a serial cable to the printer. c Close the acoustic cover.
If you are installing a serial cable, see "Connecting the Serial Cable" on page 10 for help. 1 Make sure your computer and the printer is Off. 2 Unplug your computer and printer. 8 Chapter 1: Getting Started Getting Started b Snap the acoustic cover into place. Connecting the Parallel Cable You will need to connect either a parallel cable or a serial cable to the printer. c Close the acoustic cover.
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You will hear a click. 5 Connect the other end of the parallel cable to the parallel cable. Chapter 1: Getting Started 9 This cable is recommended. An IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 (3.05 m or 10 ft.) or 1427498 (6.1 m or 20 ft.) is not supplied with your computer. 6 Continue with "Connecting the Power Cord" on page 11. Getting Started Note: You do not need to attach a grounding wire to the computer. 4 Fasten the clip wires to your printer. 3 Connect the parallel cable.
You will hear a click. 5 Connect the other end of the parallel cable to the parallel cable. Chapter 1: Getting Started 9 This cable is recommended. An IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 (3.05 m or 10 ft.) or 1427498 (6.1 m or 20 ft.) is not supplied with your computer. 6 Continue with "Connecting the Power Cord" on page 11. Getting Started Note: You do not need to attach a grounding wire to the computer. 4 Fasten the clip wires to your printer. 3 Connect the parallel cable.
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Getting Started Connecting the Serial Cable 1 Make sure both the printer and your printer. Note: You do not need to attach a grounding wire to the computer. 3 Tighten the screws. 4 Connect the other end of the serial cable to DB 25 Male) serial cable, part number 1038693 (50 ft.). We recommend Lexmark's null modem RS-232 (DB 25 Female to your computer. 10 Chapter 1: Getting Started The cable is not supplied with your computer are turned off and unplugged. 2 Connect the serial cable.
Getting Started Connecting the Serial Cable 1 Make sure both the printer and your printer. Note: You do not need to attach a grounding wire to the computer. 3 Tighten the screws. 4 Connect the other end of the serial cable to DB 25 Male) serial cable, part number 1038693 (50 ft.). We recommend Lexmark's null modem RS-232 (DB 25 Female to your computer. 10 Chapter 1: Getting Started The cable is not supplied with your computer are turned off and unplugged. 2 Connect the serial cable.
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Power Switch Chapter 1: Getting Started 11 Getting Started Connecting the Power Cord 1 Make sure the printer is Off. 2 Connect the smaller end of the power cord to the printer. 3 Connect the other end of the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet. Changing the Serial Settings 1 Turn the printer On.
Power Switch Chapter 1: Getting Started 11 Getting Started Connecting the Power Cord 1 Make sure the printer is Off. 2 Connect the smaller end of the power cord to the printer. 3 Connect the other end of the power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet. Changing the Serial Settings 1 Turn the printer On.
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..." on page 62. 2 On the operator panel, press Menu. 3 Press Item ↓ or Item ↑ until Print Settings appears. 4 Press Start to print the current printer-function settings. If you can print the demonstration page. Note: To temporarily stop the Paper Out alarm, press the Start/Stop button. 2 Move the paper... them. 5 Press Quit to load a single sheet of paper so you want to load continuous forms, see "Loading Continuous Forms" on page 62. 1 Turn the printer On.
..." on page 62. 2 On the operator panel, press Menu. 3 Press Item ↓ or Item ↑ until Print Settings appears. 4 Press Start to print the current printer-function settings. If you can print the demonstration page. Note: To temporarily stop the Paper Out alarm, press the Start/Stop button. 2 Move the paper... them. 5 Press Quit to load a single sheet of paper so you want to load continuous forms, see "Loading Continuous Forms" on page 62. 1 Turn the printer On.
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Push the sheet in until the feed rollers draw the sheet into the printer. Before inserting paper, make sure the left paper guide. For help, see "Aligning the Left Margin" on the margin guide. Margin Guide Left Paper Guide 6 ...
Push the sheet in until the feed rollers draw the sheet into the printer. Before inserting paper, make sure the left paper guide. For help, see "Aligning the Left Margin" on the margin guide. Margin Guide Left Paper Guide 6 ...
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... Menu to enter the function menu. 16 Chapter 1: Getting Started Setting the Language of the Operator Panel Messages To set up your printer in a language other than English: 1 Turn the printer On. 2 Press Menu to enter the function menu. 8 Press Item ↓ until Print Demo is displayed. Print Demo Press Start IItteeMQMQmmueuein...
... Menu to enter the function menu. 16 Chapter 1: Getting Started Setting the Language of the Operator Panel Messages To set up your printer in a language other than English: 1 Turn the printer On. 2 Press Menu to enter the function menu. 8 Press Item ↓ until Print Demo is displayed. Print Demo Press Start IItteeMQMQmmueuein...
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...) 8 Press Store to exit the function menu. PPDS Mode If your application software, in the following preferred order. 1 Forms Printer 4227 plus 2 Forms Printer 4227 3 4227 4 Forms Printer 2381 Plus 5 2381 Plus 18 Chapter 1: Getting Started To change the selected language, repeat steps 2 through 8. 9 Press Quit... to save the selected language. The selected language is configured for PPDS Mode (the factory default), select a printer from the printer selection menu of your printer is displayed with an asterisk (*) and the message on the display changes to see what...
...) 8 Press Store to exit the function menu. PPDS Mode If your application software, in the following preferred order. 1 Forms Printer 4227 plus 2 Forms Printer 4227 3 4227 4 Forms Printer 2381 Plus 5 2381 Plus 18 Chapter 1: Getting Started To change the selected language, repeat steps 2 through 8. 9 Press Quit... to save the selected language. The selected language is configured for PPDS Mode (the factory default), select a printer from the printer selection menu of your printer is displayed with an asterisk (*) and the message on the display changes to see what...
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... the Epson emulation mode. Epson Emulation Mode If your printer is configured for your printer. What to select the Forms Printer 4227 Printer driver, you select for Epson mode, select the Epson FX-1050 or DFX-5000 printer from the printer selection menu of your application software. To learn more...information. Getting Started 6 2381 7 4226 8 IBM Proprinter III XL The printer driver you select in your software application must match the emulation mode you may need to customize your printer for more about your printer, continue with "Using the Operator Panel" on page 27. If your ...
... the Epson emulation mode. Epson Emulation Mode If your printer is configured for your printer. What to select the Forms Printer 4227 Printer driver, you select for Epson mode, select the Epson FX-1050 or DFX-5000 printer from the printer selection menu of your application software. To learn more...information. Getting Started 6 2381 7 4226 8 IBM Proprinter III XL The printer driver you select in your software application must match the emulation mode you may need to customize your printer for more about your printer, continue with "Using the Operator Panel" on page 27. If your ...
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... pitch characters per inch (cpi), as well as proportional spacing. Line Spacing Increments of your work efficiently. Features and Functions Features and Functions Chapter 2 Your printer has many features to print several print styles and graphics. The printer combines excellent print quality along with the ability to help you perform your...
... pitch characters per inch (cpi), as well as proportional spacing. Line Spacing Increments of your work efficiently. Features and Functions Features and Functions Chapter 2 Your printer has many features to print several print styles and graphics. The printer combines excellent print quality along with the ability to help you perform your...
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...interface option is set to On (default), the printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of the paper you can effortlessly share your printer among multiple environments. Feature Code Pages Software Compatibility Interface Connection AutoGap Automatic Interface Switching Function Your printer supports the following code pages: 437, 437G, 813...851, 853T, 857, 858, 860, 861, 863, 865, 869, 920, 1004, and 1053. You do not need to "Auto," the printer knows which interface is set to change menu items from the operator panel, and you are using. For Parallel, RS-422, and RS-232 cables...
...interface option is set to On (default), the printer automatically adjusts to the thickness of the paper you can effortlessly share your printer among multiple environments. Feature Code Pages Software Compatibility Interface Connection AutoGap Automatic Interface Switching Function Your printer supports the following code pages: 437, 437G, 813...851, 853T, 857, 858, 860, 861, 863, 865, 869, 920, 1004, and 1053. You do not need to "Auto," the printer knows which interface is set to change menu items from the operator panel, and you are using. For Parallel, RS-422, and RS-232 cables...
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Enables manual feed of cut form sheet. 23 Chapter 2: Features and Functions Aligns the margins of a cut forms. Indicates printer status and makes control of Printer Operator Panel Top Cover Manual Feed Door Paper Supports Acoustic Cover Features and Functions Paper Guides Front Cover Paper Select Lever Power Switch Part Name Acoustic cover Front cover Manual feed door Operator panel Paper guides Function Lowers noise level produced by the printer. Covers the continuous forms tractor. Front View of printer functions simple and convenient.
Enables manual feed of cut form sheet. 23 Chapter 2: Features and Functions Aligns the margins of a cut forms. Indicates printer status and makes control of Printer Operator Panel Top Cover Manual Feed Door Paper Supports Acoustic Cover Features and Functions Paper Guides Front Cover Paper Select Lever Power Switch Part Name Acoustic cover Front cover Manual feed door Operator panel Paper guides Function Lowers noise level produced by the printer. Covers the continuous forms tractor. Front View of printer functions simple and convenient.
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Switches power On or Off. Covers the ribbon cartridge and internal components. Features and Functions 24 Chapter 2: Features and Functions Part Name Paper select lever Paper supports Power switch Top cover Function Selects the paper type: • Cut form sheets ( ) • Continuous forms ( ) Supports cut forms when they are ejected from the printer.
Switches power On or Off. Covers the ribbon cartridge and internal components. Features and Functions 24 Chapter 2: Features and Functions Part Name Paper select lever Paper supports Power switch Top cover Function Selects the paper type: • Cut form sheets ( ) • Continuous forms ( ) Supports cut forms when they are ejected from the printer.
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Connects power from the power cord to the optional Tractor 2 Feeder. Features and Functions Rear View of Printer Tear-Off Bar Power Connector Tractor Connector Serial Connector Parallel Connector Part Name Parallel connector Serial connector Tear-Off bar Tractor connector Power connector Function Connects the parallel cable. Connects the serial cable. Allows you to tear off continuous forms. Supplies power to the printer. 25 Chapter 2: Features and Functions
Connects power from the power cord to the optional Tractor 2 Feeder. Features and Functions Rear View of Printer Tear-Off Bar Power Connector Tractor Connector Serial Connector Parallel Connector Part Name Parallel connector Serial connector Tear-Off bar Tractor connector Power connector Function Connects the parallel cable. Connects the serial cable. Allows you to tear off continuous forms. Supplies power to the printer. 25 Chapter 2: Features and Functions