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and 24-wire wide-carriage (2481 and 2491) models. About your printer 1 About your printer may look different than those illustrated in 9- Depending on the printer model you have chosen, your printer The Lexmark™ Forms Printer 2400 Series are available in this manual. Printer models Carriage width Cut forms Continuous forms Narrow 297 mm (11.7 in.) 254 mm (10.0 in.) Wide 419 mm (16.5 in.) 406 mm (16.0 in.) 1 and 24-wire narrow-carriage (2480 and 2490) and 9-
and 24-wire wide-carriage (2481 and 2491) models. About your printer 1 About your printer may look different than those illustrated in 9- Depending on the printer model you have chosen, your printer The Lexmark™ Forms Printer 2400 Series are available in this manual. Printer models Carriage width Cut forms Continuous forms Narrow 297 mm (11.7 in.) 254 mm (10.0 in.) Wide 419 mm (16.5 in.) 406 mm (16.0 in.) 1 and 24-wire narrow-carriage (2480 and 2490) and 9-
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... of up to 144 x 240 dots per square inch (dpi). Prints original plus five copies (six-part forms). About your printer Printer features by model (continued) Feature/function 2480/2481 2490/2491 Print styles Highlighting Available through capability: printer commands. • Double-high • Double-strike • Double-wide • Emphasized • Italics • Overscore •...
... of up to 144 x 240 dots per square inch (dpi). Prints original plus five copies (six-part forms). About your printer Printer features by model (continued) Feature/function 2480/2481 2490/2491 Print styles Highlighting Available through capability: printer commands. • Double-high • Double-strike • Double-wide • Emphasized • Italics • Overscore •...
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... that came with your printer for Epson emulation mode. 18 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2480/2481 users: 1 Forms Printer 2480/2481 2 Forms Printer 2380/2381 plus 3 2380 plus/2381 plus 4 2380/2381 IBM Personal Printer Series™ II 5 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter™ III 6 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter II 7 IBM ExecJet™ Printer Model 4072 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2490/2491 users: 1 Forms Printer 2490/2491 2 Forms Printer 2390 plus/2391...
... that came with your printer for Epson emulation mode. 18 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2480/2481 users: 1 Forms Printer 2480/2481 2 Forms Printer 2380/2381 plus 3 2380 plus/2381 plus 4 2380/2381 IBM Personal Printer Series™ II 5 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter™ III 6 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter II 7 IBM ExecJet™ Printer Model 4072 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2490/2491 users: 1 Forms Printer 2490/2491 2 Forms Printer 2390 plus/2391...
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... 2400 series support most, but not all, of the printer's capabilities. Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode If your Forms Printer 2480/2481 has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your application software in the following preferred order: For Forms Printer 2480/2481 users: 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX1050 For Forms Printer 2490/2491 users: 1 Epson LQ850 2 LQ1050 See "Emulation menu...
... 2400 series support most, but not all, of the printer's capabilities. Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode If your Forms Printer 2480/2481 has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your application software in the following preferred order: For Forms Printer 2480/2481 users: 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX1050 For Forms Printer 2490/2491 users: 1 Epson LQ850 2 LQ1050 See "Emulation menu...
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...; Layer 1, with the operator panel cover closed, contains basic functions like LineFeed, FormFeed, Tear Off, and taking the printer online/offline. • Layer 2, with the operator panel cover down, as Top-Of-Form. 2480/2481 operator panel Power Ready Tractor2 Paper out Start/Stop LineFeed FormFeed Tear Off Load/Unload Tractor Font Lock FastDraft...
...; Layer 1, with the operator panel cover closed, contains basic functions like LineFeed, FormFeed, Tear Off, and taking the printer online/offline. • Layer 2, with the operator panel cover down, as Top-Of-Form. 2480/2481 operator panel Power Ready Tractor2 Paper out Start/Stop LineFeed FormFeed Tear Off Load/Unload Tractor Font Lock FastDraft...
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... styles: 2480/2481 • FastDft • Draft • Gothic • Courier 2490/2491 • Courier • This setting will be online to receive data. Load/Unload Load paper to the current Top-Of-Form or unload paper to ... If you continue pressing Font through the printer font selections...2 is Off). Operator panel 24 Understanding the operator panel buttons Use the operator panel buttons to the next Top-Of-Form. Start/Stop Alternate the printer between online (Ready light is On) and offline (Ready light is installed. FormFeed Advance the paper to perform...
... styles: 2480/2481 • FastDft • Draft • Gothic • Courier 2490/2491 • Courier • This setting will be online to receive data. Load/Unload Load paper to the current Top-Of-Form or unload paper to ... If you continue pressing Font through the printer font selections...2 is Off). Operator panel 24 Understanding the operator panel buttons Use the operator panel buttons to the next Top-Of-Form. Start/Stop Alternate the printer between online (Ready light is On) and offline (Ready light is installed. FormFeed Advance the paper to perform...
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... you press and hold the Micro ↓ button, the paper advances in : • 1/72-inch increments (2480/2481 models) • 1/90-inch increments (2490/2491 models) If you continue pressing Pitch through the printer pitch selections. Notes: • On 2490/2491 models you want to : 10, 12, 15, 17, 20...Proportional Spacing. Setup Enter Setup mode to adjust the Top-Of-Form. Use Micro ↓ to change the default values and modes for printer operation. Note: Some functions may not work when data is being processed and the printer is online (Ready light is powered Off and back On....
... you press and hold the Micro ↓ button, the paper advances in : • 1/72-inch increments (2480/2481 models) • 1/90-inch increments (2490/2491 models) If you continue pressing Pitch through the printer pitch selections. Notes: • On 2490/2491 models you want to : 10, 12, 15, 17, 20...Proportional Spacing. Setup Enter Setup mode to adjust the Top-Of-Form. Use Micro ↓ to change the default values and modes for printer operation. Note: Some functions may not work when data is being processed and the printer is online (Ready light is powered Off and back On....
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... When you select the default tractor if the optional tractor is loaded into the printer. Tractor Lets you want to load paper. Character options 20-Pitch (continued) Note: Available for the 2480/2481 printers only. This setting enables or disables the 20-pitch mode, and provides compatibility ...manually advance the perforation of 22 inches. 97 Selecting Tractor 1, Tractor 2, or Tractor 1+ 2 makes the specified tractor or tractor set the form length (in receiving data. • When set to Off, you installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder, turn the Auto Sheet Feeder setting...
... When you select the default tractor if the optional tractor is loaded into the printer. Tractor Lets you want to load paper. Character options 20-Pitch (continued) Note: Available for the 2480/2481 printers only. This setting enables or disables the 20-pitch mode, and provides compatibility ...manually advance the perforation of 22 inches. 97 Selecting Tractor 1, Tractor 2, or Tractor 1+ 2 makes the specified tractor or tractor set the form length (in receiving data. • When set to Off, you installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder, turn the Auto Sheet Feeder setting...
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Code Page Sub Substitute code page 858 for the • Select On to execute any form feed codes when paper is positioned at the current Top-Of-Form. This lets older software access the euro character. • Enable • Disable Using Setup mode 101 Note: Available for 850. Data options (continued) Use these menu options When you want to ignore any form feed codes (X'0C'). 2480/2481 printers only. • Select Off to ... FF Enable Control form feed commands.
Code Page Sub Substitute code page 858 for the • Select On to execute any form feed codes when paper is positioned at the current Top-Of-Form. This lets older software access the euro character. • Enable • Disable Using Setup mode 101 Note: Available for 850. Data options (continued) Use these menu options When you want to ignore any form feed codes (X'0C'). 2480/2481 printers only. • Select Off to ... FF Enable Control form feed commands.
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... Multiple part Envelopes Thickness - Narrow (3 - 11 in min.) Supplies 110 Paper specifications for cut forms) 6.4 mm min. (0.25 in min.) 76.2 - 279.4 mm ... Wide (3 - 16.54 in.) 140 - 558.8 mm (5.5 -...mm min. (0.38 in min.) 6.4 - 25.4 mm (0.25 - 1in.) 6.4 mm min. (0.25 in .) 76.2 - 420 mm ... multiple part forms of 45 g/m² (12 lb.) paper Minimum 0.058 mm See Note (0.0023 in.) 0.058mm See Note (0.0023 in.) 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) ...114mm See Note (0.0045 in.) Note: Thickness up to 0.512 mm (0.0202 in .) for 2480/2481 printers; up to 0.36 mm (0.015 in .) for 2490/2491...
... Multiple part Envelopes Thickness - Narrow (3 - 11 in min.) Supplies 110 Paper specifications for cut forms) 6.4 mm min. (0.25 in min.) 76.2 - 279.4 mm ... Wide (3 - 16.54 in.) 140 - 558.8 mm (5.5 -...mm min. (0.38 in min.) 6.4 - 25.4 mm (0.25 - 1in.) 6.4 mm min. (0.25 in .) 76.2 - 420 mm ... multiple part forms of 45 g/m² (12 lb.) paper Minimum 0.058 mm See Note (0.0023 in.) 0.058mm See Note (0.0023 in.) 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) ...114mm See Note (0.0045 in.) Note: Thickness up to 0.512 mm (0.0202 in .) for 2480/2481 printers; up to 0.36 mm (0.015 in .) for 2490/2491...
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... and used in accordance with the limits for additional suggestions. 145 Operation is connected. • Consult the place where you bought your printer or a service representative for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) this device may... occur in a residential installation. Notices Notices Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement The Lexmark Forms Printer 2480, 2481, 2490, and 2491 have been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
... and used in accordance with the limits for additional suggestions. 145 Operation is connected. • Consult the place where you bought your printer or a service representative for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the following two conditions: (1) this device may... occur in a residential installation. Notices Notices Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement The Lexmark Forms Printer 2480, 2481, 2490, and 2491 have been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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... proof of limited warranty applies to this product if it was originally purchased for repair without charge. Lexmark Forms Printers 2480/2481 and 2490/2491 This statement of original purchase and this statement as warranted during the warranty period, contact a Remarketer or... Lexmark for your printer. You are responsible for which perform like new parts • Is free from Lexmark or a Lexmark remarketer, referred to that user. Warranty Lexmark warrants that came with your use, and not for resale,...
... proof of limited warranty applies to this product if it was originally purchased for repair without charge. Lexmark Forms Printers 2480/2481 and 2490/2491 This statement of original purchase and this statement as warranted during the warranty period, contact a Remarketer or... Lexmark for your printer. You are responsible for which perform like new parts • Is free from Lexmark or a Lexmark remarketer, referred to that user. Warranty Lexmark warrants that came with your use, and not for resale,...
Quick Reference
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Load/Unload Load paper to the current Top-Of-Form or unload paper to the next Top-Of-Form. If you continue pressing Font through the printer font selections. Start/Stop Alternate the printer between online (Ready light is On) and offline (Ready light is powered Off and ...button rotates through a second pass, the font selections are locked. • This setting will be lost when the printer is Off). LineFeed Advance the paper one of the resident font styles: 2480/2481 • FastDft • Draft • Gothic • Courier 2490/2491 • Courier • Prestige ...
Load/Unload Load paper to the current Top-Of-Form or unload paper to the next Top-Of-Form. If you continue pressing Font through the printer font selections. Start/Stop Alternate the printer between online (Ready light is On) and offline (Ready light is powered Off and ...button rotates through a second pass, the font selections are locked. • This setting will be lost when the printer is Off). LineFeed Advance the paper one of the resident font styles: 2480/2481 • FastDft • Draft • Gothic • Courier 2490/2491 • Courier • Prestige ...
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...through the printer pitch selections. If you can change the default values and modes for printer operation. Note: Some functions may not work when data is being processed and the printer is online... a second pass, the pitch selections are locked. • This setting will be lost when the printer is On). 14 Setup Enter Setup mode. Press this button: When you press and hold Micro ...8595;, the paper advances in : • 1/72-inch increments (2480/2481 models) • 1/90-inch increments (2490/2491 models) If you want to... Micro ↓...
...through the printer pitch selections. If you can change the default values and modes for printer operation. Note: Some functions may not work when data is being processed and the printer is online... a second pass, the pitch selections are locked. • This setting will be lost when the printer is On). 14 Setup Enter Setup mode. Press this button: When you press and hold Micro ...8595;, the paper advances in : • 1/72-inch increments (2480/2481 models) • 1/90-inch increments (2490/2491 models) If you want to... Micro ↓...
Technical Reference
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...has an impact force sufficient to generate readable copies on multipart forms and envelopes up to and including 6-ply forms (original plus 3 copies). 9 Section 1: Introduction The wires in .). The diameter of adjacent dots. Print Speeds Your printer supports the following burst print speeds in a single vertical ...; 12 cpi Near Letter Quality Gothic, Courier • 10 cpi • 12 cpi Letter Quality Prestige, Presentor, Orator, and Script • 10 cpi 2480/2481 • 438 cps • 510 cps • 309 cps • 304 cps • 77 cps • 76 cps N/A 2490/2491 •...
...has an impact force sufficient to generate readable copies on multipart forms and envelopes up to and including 6-ply forms (original plus 3 copies). 9 Section 1: Introduction The wires in .). The diameter of adjacent dots. Print Speeds Your printer supports the following burst print speeds in a single vertical ...; 12 cpi Near Letter Quality Gothic, Courier • 10 cpi • 12 cpi Letter Quality Prestige, Presentor, Orator, and Script • 10 cpi 2480/2481 • 438 cps • 510 cps • 309 cps • 304 cps • 77 cps • 76 cps N/A 2490/2491 •...
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...: When the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder is 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual loading. Multiple Part Forms of a cut form is installed, the maximum width of 45 g/m2 (12 lb.) paper 152 mm (6.0 in.) 110 mm (4.1 in.)...60 g/m2 (16 lb.) N/A 56 g/m2 (15 lb.) N/A Thickness - Paper Specifications 2480/2490 (Narrow Carriage Models) Paper Dimensions Cut Forms Single Multiple part Continuous Forms Single Multiple part Envelopes Width Maximum 297 mm (11.7 in.) See Note 297 mm (11... mm (3.0 in.) 152 mm (6.0 in.) Minimum Hole to 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.) for 2480/2481 printers;
...: When the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder is 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual loading. Multiple Part Forms of a cut form is installed, the maximum width of 45 g/m2 (12 lb.) paper 152 mm (6.0 in.) 110 mm (4.1 in.)...60 g/m2 (16 lb.) N/A 56 g/m2 (15 lb.) N/A Thickness - Paper Specifications 2480/2490 (Narrow Carriage Models) Paper Dimensions Cut Forms Single Multiple part Continuous Forms Single Multiple part Envelopes Width Maximum 297 mm (11.7 in.) See Note 297 mm (11... mm (3.0 in.) 152 mm (6.0 in.) Minimum Hole to 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.) for 2480/2481 printers;
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2481/2491 (Wide Carriage Models) Paper Dimensions Cut Forms Single Multiple part Continuous Forms Single Multiple part Envelopes Width Maximum Maximum Hole to Hole Minimum Minimum Hole to 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.) for 2490/2491 printers. Section 1: Introduction 13 up to Hole 420 mm (16.5 in.) N/A 76 mm (3.0 in.) ... mm (6.0 in.) Minimum 76 mm (3.0 in.) 76 mm (3.0 in.) 3.2 mm (0.125 in.) 3.2 mm (0.125 in.) 110 mm (4.1 in .) for 2480/2481 printers; Multiple Part Forms of 45 g/m2 (12 lb.) paper 90 g/m2 (24 lb.) 75 g/m2 (20 lb.) 0.058 mm (0.0023 in.) See Note 0.058 mm See ...
2481/2491 (Wide Carriage Models) Paper Dimensions Cut Forms Single Multiple part Continuous Forms Single Multiple part Envelopes Width Maximum Maximum Hole to Hole Minimum Minimum Hole to 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.) for 2490/2491 printers. Section 1: Introduction 13 up to Hole 420 mm (16.5 in.) N/A 76 mm (3.0 in.) ... mm (6.0 in.) Minimum 76 mm (3.0 in.) 76 mm (3.0 in.) 3.2 mm (0.125 in.) 3.2 mm (0.125 in.) 110 mm (4.1 in .) for 2480/2481 printers; Multiple Part Forms of 45 g/m2 (12 lb.) paper 90 g/m2 (24 lb.) 75 g/m2 (20 lb.) 0.058 mm (0.0023 in.) See Note 0.058 mm See ...
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... of parm 2 represent the different buttons on the operator panel. In the following parameters (parms) with SIC commands that use the printer ID of C5 and C6: Printer 2480 2481 2490 2491 Dec Hex 197 C5 197 C5 198 C6 198 C6 Parm Description Selection Dec Hex 1 Emulation 0=No Change 0 00 ...Disabled Disabled Disabled On Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Bits 0 and 1 allow for existing panel disable functions. The Start/Stop button and the Form Feed button are enabled: Format ESC [ K Ln Hn init ID P1 P2 Decimal 27 91 75 04 00 254 197 00 49 Hex ...
... of parm 2 represent the different buttons on the operator panel. In the following parameters (parms) with SIC commands that use the printer ID of C5 and C6: Printer 2480 2481 2490 2491 Dec Hex 197 C5 197 C5 198 C6 198 C6 Parm Description Selection Dec Hex 1 Emulation 0=No Change 0 00 ...Disabled Disabled Disabled On Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Bits 0 and 1 allow for existing panel disable functions. The Start/Stop button and the Form Feed button are enabled: Format ESC [ K Ln Hn init ID P1 P2 Decimal 27 91 75 04 00 254 197 00 49 Hex ...