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About your Windows and DOS application software Windows-based applications If you are in the readme.1st file included in the download package. 17 Setting up your printer Connecting the serial cable For installation and connection instructions, see the optional serial interface manual. Note: Instructions for installing drivers are using a Windows program, use the Windows Forms Printer 2400 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
About your Windows and DOS application software Windows-based applications If you are in the readme.1st file included in the download package. 17 Setting up your printer Connecting the serial cable For installation and connection instructions, see the optional serial interface manual. Note: Instructions for installing drivers are using a Windows program, use the Windows Forms Printer 2400 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
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..., you select one of the printer's features. 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 plus...
..., you select one of the printer's features. 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 plus...
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...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 options" on page 103 for your printer. Using Epson emulation mode If your Forms printer is set to Epson emulation, select a printer from your ...application software in the following preferred order: 1 Oki 320/321 Turbo 2 Oki 320/321 19 About your printer The printer driver you select in your...
...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 options" on page 103 for your printer. Using Epson emulation mode If your Forms printer is set to Epson emulation, select a printer from your ...application software in the following preferred order: 1 Oki 320/321 Turbo 2 Oki 320/321 19 About your printer The printer driver you select in your...
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... software" on the operator panel not work except for Start/Stop, LineFeed, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload? Make sure: • You selected the appropriate printer driver for your software application. For more information, see "Using IBM emulation mode" on page 18. 11 Do the buttons on pag e17. • You selected...
... software" on the operator panel not work except for Start/Stop, LineFeed, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload? Make sure: • You selected the appropriate printer driver for your software application. For more information, see "Using IBM emulation mode" on page 18. 11 Do the buttons on pag e17. • You selected...
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Printing continues until you turn the printer On. 4 Release Tractor when the lights go out. 5 Turn the printer Off and back On to help diagnose software/driver problems. To enter trace mode: 1 Make sure paper and the ribbon cartridge are installed 2 Turn the printer Off. 3 Press and hold LineFeed while ...you turn the power switch On, the printer performs an internal check, ...
Printing continues until you turn the printer On. 4 Release Tractor when the lights go out. 5 Turn the printer Off and back On to help diagnose software/driver problems. To enter trace mode: 1 Make sure paper and the ribbon cartridge are installed 2 Turn the printer Off. 3 Press and hold LineFeed while ...you turn the power switch On, the printer performs an internal check, ...
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... correct printer driver is overriding your operator panel selection. margin. Graphics do not start at the left margin by adjusting the tractor or paper guide. between printing surface and the printhead. Use Font Lock and Pitch Lock. See "Setting the forms thickness.... Paper loads wrong. Software application problem. • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is wrong; Problem with the software Refer to your software applications. If possible, select resident fonts. Line spacing is using bitmapped...
... correct printer driver is overriding your operator panel selection. margin. Graphics do not start at the left margin by adjusting the tractor or paper guide. between printing surface and the printhead. Use Font Lock and Pitch Lock. See "Setting the forms thickness.... Paper loads wrong. Software application problem. • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is wrong; Problem with the software Refer to your software applications. If possible, select resident fonts. Line spacing is using bitmapped...
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...is properly shielded and margin changes; ends. • Wrong driver in software. • Select the correct driver. left grounded or shielded is set See "Setting the forms printing but doesn't print; Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Action Printer sounds as if it may not correctly connected at both .... See "Setting up your Windows and DOS application software" on page 142. too high for more information. • Printer ribbon is correctly installed and securely snapped down on page 44. paper you are using a • Make sure the...
...is properly shielded and margin changes; ends. • Wrong driver in software. • Select the correct driver. left grounded or shielded is set See "Setting the forms printing but doesn't print; Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Action Printer sounds as if it may not correctly connected at both .... See "Setting up your Windows and DOS application software" on page 142. too high for more information. • Printer ribbon is correctly installed and securely snapped down on page 44. paper you are using a • Make sure the...
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...Move any objects touching the printer. • Make sure the printer is On). • Turn Off the printer. • Press and hold Load/Unload and Tractor and turn On the printer. Probable cause Printer cable problem. Action Set both ends. Printer beeps when using Printer is unlocked. Software application problem...or Micro ↓. Off position mode. See "Supplies" on page 107 for information about which printer cable to use . Set to Auto or the port you have selected the correct printer driver. Operator panel is locked (Padlock light is on page 17. Close the cover.
...Move any objects touching the printer. • Make sure the printer is On). • Turn Off the printer. • Press and hold Load/Unload and Tractor and turn On the printer. Probable cause Printer cable problem. Action Set both ends. Printer beeps when using Printer is unlocked. Software application problem...or Micro ↓. Off position mode. See "Supplies" on page 107 for information about which printer cable to use . Set to Auto or the port you have selected the correct printer driver. Operator panel is locked (Padlock light is on page 17. Close the cover.
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... 2 operator panel 25 C change the menu language in setup mode 92 checklist of problems 112 clearing paper jams 123 configuring the printer 18 continuous forms loading 46 D description of printer parts 4 doors 33 drivers 19 E electronic emissions notices 145 Energy Star 147 envelope orientation 77 envelopes loading 72 EU defaults 121 F factory defaults setting...
... 2 operator panel 25 C change the menu language in setup mode 92 checklist of problems 112 clearing paper jams 123 configuring the printer 18 continuous forms loading 46 D description of printer parts 4 doors 33 drivers 19 E electronic emissions notices 145 Energy Star 147 envelope orientation 77 envelopes loading 72 EU defaults 121 F factory defaults setting...
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...connector 9 pins 33 pitch changing 32, 43 locking 32, 43 Pitch button 26 Pitch light 28 power connector 9 switch 7 Power light 27 printer driver 19 printer parts forms thickness lever 7 front cover 7 latch 9 manual feed door 7 operator panel 7 paper guides 7 paper select lever 7 parallel interface connector 9... power connector 9 switch 7 tear bar 9 top cover 7 printer test 116 printing a cut form 73 an envelope 73 on continuous forms 46 printing becomes slower 141 problem conditions 128 characters are wrong or missing 128 dots are missing 128 ...
...connector 9 pins 33 pitch changing 32, 43 locking 32, 43 Pitch button 26 Pitch light 28 power connector 9 switch 7 Power light 27 printer driver 19 printer parts forms thickness lever 7 front cover 7 latch 9 manual feed door 7 operator panel 7 paper guides 7 paper select lever 7 parallel interface connector 9... power connector 9 switch 7 tear bar 9 top cover 7 printer test 116 printing a cut form 73 an envelope 73 on continuous forms 46 printing becomes slower 141 problem conditions 128 characters are wrong or missing 128 dots are missing 128 ...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... could void your printer and cartridge warranties. Note: The non-print area may vary ±0.5 mm. When using a butt cut or die-cut label, then make sure adhesive is not used, then we recommend a stripped edge matrix. If a total strip matrix is in .) at driver edge Using cut ...round all label stocks. Adhesive can ooze from all corners and make sure adhesive contamination does not occur. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. Labels use zone coating or pattern adhesive with a stripped edge matrix. Die-cut labels are free of adhesive stringers. If you are...
... could void your printer and cartridge warranties. Note: The non-print area may vary ±0.5 mm. When using a butt cut or die-cut label, then make sure adhesive is not used, then we recommend a stripped edge matrix. If a total strip matrix is in .) at driver edge Using cut ...round all label stocks. Adhesive can ooze from all corners and make sure adhesive contamination does not occur. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. Labels use zone coating or pattern adhesive with a stripped edge matrix. Die-cut labels are free of adhesive stringers. If you are...
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Liner edge Stripped edge 0.125 in. 3 mm 0.094 in. 2.4 mm Leading Edge 8.5 in. 215.9 mm Waste strip 0.25 in (6.35 mm) Non-print area 0.33 in. 8.38 mm 0.5 in . 6.35 mm Non-print area (Not drawn to scale) Labels 25 Top perforation 12.7 mm Waste strip Driver edge 11 in. 279.4 mm 0.06 in. 1.6 mm Perforation end Liner edge 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Non-print area 0.25 in. 6.35 mm Non-print area 0.25 in .
Liner edge Stripped edge 0.125 in. 3 mm 0.094 in. 2.4 mm Leading Edge 8.5 in. 215.9 mm Waste strip 0.25 in (6.35 mm) Non-print area 0.33 in. 8.38 mm 0.5 in . 6.35 mm Non-print area (Not drawn to scale) Labels 25 Top perforation 12.7 mm Waste strip Driver edge 11 in. 279.4 mm 0.06 in. 1.6 mm Perforation end Liner edge 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Non-print area 0.25 in. 6.35 mm Non-print area 0.25 in .
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... a recommended label design for laser printers, which use a different paper picking mechanism. 0.094 in. 2.4 mm Leading Edge 8.5 in. 215.9 mm Liner edge Stripped edge 0.125 in. 3 mm Non-print area 0.79 in. 20 mm 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Top perforation Driver edge 11 in. 279.4 mm ... Cut sheet paper labels • Generally, cut sheet product. • This construction requires a stripped edge matrix. Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then converting to a cut sheet...
... a recommended label design for laser printers, which use a different paper picking mechanism. 0.094 in. 2.4 mm Leading Edge 8.5 in. 215.9 mm Liner edge Stripped edge 0.125 in. 3 mm Non-print area 0.79 in. 20 mm 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Top perforation Driver edge 11 in. 279.4 mm ... Cut sheet paper labels • Generally, cut sheet product. • This construction requires a stripped edge matrix. Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then converting to a cut sheet...
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...stock and label guidelines When printing on card stock. When printing on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to Card Stock from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with a slick backing material. • Do not print within... * 150-250 Sheffield is creased. Card stock Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to Labels from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same paper source. • Do ...
...stock and label guidelines When printing on card stock. When printing on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to Card Stock from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with a slick backing material. • Do not print within... * 150-250 Sheffield is creased. Card stock Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 Index Bristol (90 lb) Up to Labels from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same paper source. • Do ...
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... Use full label sheets. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to Card Stock from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may cause paper jams... use the rear exit when printing on labels. We recommend zone coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.040 in.) away from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same paper source. • Do not use...
... Use full label sheets. Card stock and label guidelines When printing on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to Card Stock from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may cause paper jams... use the rear exit when printing on labels. We recommend zone coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.040 in.) away from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same paper source. • Do not use...
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...100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred, especially when printing bar codes. • Do not use labels that are separating from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use labels that have adhesive to Labels from the backing sheet... should be used. • Remove a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip from the leading edge to Card Stock from the printer driver. • Do not use card stock that may contaminate the printer. Width: 89-297 mm (3.5-11.7 in.) Length: 99-432 mm (3.9-17 in first. Partial sheets will contaminate your...
...100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is preferred, especially when printing bar codes. • Do not use labels that are separating from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use labels that have adhesive to Labels from the backing sheet... should be used. • Remove a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip from the leading edge to Card Stock from the printer driver. • Do not use card stock that may contaminate the printer. Width: 89-297 mm (3.5-11.7 in.) Length: 99-432 mm (3.9-17 in first. Partial sheets will contaminate your...
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... 90 We do not recommend using vinyl or polyester labels. Always feed labels and card stock from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • We recommend the use of grain short card stock. • Load card stock into the ... following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in printing degradation. Lexmark W850 Limit label printing to Labels from Tray 1, 2 or the multipurpose feeder.
... 90 We do not recommend using vinyl or polyester labels. Always feed labels and card stock from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • We recommend the use of grain short card stock. • Load card stock into the ... following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in printing degradation. Lexmark W850 Limit label printing to Labels from Tray 1, 2 or the multipurpose feeder.
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... top edge going in first. When printing on the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be used. • Remove a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip from the leading edge to Card Stock from the printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals ...that may contaminate the printer. • Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material. • Do not print within 1 ...
... top edge going in first. When printing on the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be used. • Remove a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip from the leading edge to Card Stock from the printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals ...that may contaminate the printer. • Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material. • Do not print within 1 ...
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...codes. • Be sure adhesive backing does not reach to peel off during printing, resulting in .) strip on the leading and driver edge, and use with laser printers. Note: To minimize curl, us the rear exit when printing on page 13. Adhesive material contaminates the...specifically for use a non-oozing adhesive. When printing on paper office labels designed for laser printers. For more information, see "Maintenance procedures" on card stock and labels. • Use full label sheets. Lexmark X215 The Lexmark X215 prints on card stock: • Make sure the Paper Type is Card Stock....
...codes. • Be sure adhesive backing does not reach to peel off during printing, resulting in .) strip on the leading and driver edge, and use with laser printers. Note: To minimize curl, us the rear exit when printing on page 13. Adhesive material contaminates the...specifically for use a non-oozing adhesive. When printing on paper office labels designed for laser printers. For more information, see "Maintenance procedures" on card stock and labels. • Use full label sheets. Lexmark X215 The Lexmark X215 prints on card stock: • Make sure the Paper Type is Card Stock....
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...* Sheffield * 150-250 Sheffield is not possible, a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip should be removed on labels: • Set the Paper Type to Labels from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material. • Do not print within 1 mm... (psi). • Do not print within 1 mm (0.040 in a paper jam. Tag Up to 163 g/m2 (100 lb) For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark X215 User's Guide. Cover - We recommend zone coating of the sheet. Adhesive material will also contaminate your...
...* Sheffield * 150-250 Sheffield is not possible, a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip should be removed on labels: • Set the Paper Type to Labels from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material. • Do not print within 1 mm... (psi). • Do not print within 1 mm (0.040 in a paper jam. Tag Up to 163 g/m2 (100 lb) For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark X215 User's Guide. Cover - We recommend zone coating of the sheet. Adhesive material will also contaminate your...