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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. About your Windows and DOS application software Windows-based applications If you are in the readme.1st file included in the download package. 17
User's Guide
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... the instructions that specific program. 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 3 2390...
... the instructions that specific program. 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 3 2390...
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... 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 options" on page 103 for your printer. About your printer The printer driver you select in your software application must match...
... 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 options" on page 103 for your printer. About your printer The printer driver you select in your software application must match...
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.../unlocking the operator panel" on pag e17. • You selected the appropriate emulation mode for your software application. Make sure: • You selected the appropriate printer driver for Start/Stop, LineFeed, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload? The operator panel is locked. For more information, see "Using IBM emulation mode" on page...
.../unlocking the operator panel" on pag e17. • You selected the appropriate emulation mode for your software application. Make sure: • You selected the appropriate printer driver for Start/Stop, LineFeed, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload? The operator panel is locked. For more information, see "Using IBM emulation mode" on page...
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...continues until you stop the printer. Running the Printer Test produces a test printout that are sent to the printer. You can run the Printer Test with or without the printer being connected to exit this mode. 116 Troubleshooting Use trace mode 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 Tractor while you turn the power switch On, the printer performs an internal check, or Power-On...
...continues until you stop the printer. Running the Printer Test produces a test printout that are sent to the printer. You can run the Printer Test with or without the printer being connected to exit this mode. 116 Troubleshooting Use trace mode 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 Tractor while you turn the power switch On, the printer performs an internal check, or Power-On...
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... application problem. • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is selected. Reset forms thickness lever. application manual. See "Setting the forms thickness lever" on page 31. • Your software is incorrect, or Forms are jamming overprinting occurs. Specified pitch or font selected is not printing or is changing...
... application problem. • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is selected. Reset forms thickness lever. application manual. See "Setting the forms thickness lever" on page 31. • Your software is incorrect, or Forms are jamming overprinting occurs. Specified pitch or font selected is not printing or is changing...
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... page 142. left grounded or shielded is unstable; printing is set See "Setting the forms printing but doesn't print; See "Is print too light?" Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Action Printer sounds as if it may not correctly connected at both stops. on page 113 for ...• Ribbon is correctly installed and securely snapped down on page 44. paper you are using a • Make sure the printer cable characters print; See "Removing the ribbon cartridge" on page 17. ends. • Wrong driver in software. • Select the correct...
... page 142. left grounded or shielded is unstable; printing is set See "Setting the forms printing but doesn't print; See "Is print too light?" Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Action Printer sounds as if it may not correctly connected at both stops. on page 113 for ...• Ribbon is correctly installed and securely snapped down on page 44. paper you are using a • Make sure the printer cable characters print; See "Removing the ribbon cartridge" on page 17. ends. • Wrong driver in software. • Select the correct...
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... sturdy surface. Set to Auto or the port you have selected the correct printer driver. When the padlock light goes Off, the operator panel is noisy. Close the operator panel. Troubleshooting 140 Printer is unlocked. Action Set both ends. Operator panel is locked (Padlock light ...is not selected. Close the cover. Refer to use . The printer vibrates. See "Setting up your software application manual. Make sure the printer cable is correctly connected at both the printer and computer power switches Off. Ribbon access cover or front cover is open...
... sturdy surface. Set to Auto or the port you have selected the correct printer driver. When the padlock light goes Off, the operator panel is noisy. Close the operator panel. Troubleshooting 140 Printer is unlocked. Action Set both ends. Operator panel is locked (Padlock light ...is not selected. Close the cover. Refer to use . The printer vibrates. See "Setting up your software application manual. Make sure the printer cable is correctly connected at both the printer and computer power switches Off. Ribbon access cover or front cover is open...
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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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...print area between each label. See the following diagram shows a recommended label design for stripped edge matrix guidelines. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. Labels use zone coating or pattern adhesive with a non-adhesive border of face stock, liner, and adhesive materials. Stripped edge matrix guidelines..., of the perforations, or of the die-cuts of the label. For best results, do not print within 2.3 mm (0.090 in .) at driver edge Using cut sheet or dual web) 140-180 g/m2 Vinyl 265-300 g/m2 Polyester and other face materials Varies * Use a non-oozing ...
...print area between each label. See the following diagram shows a recommended label design for stripped edge matrix guidelines. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. Labels use zone coating or pattern adhesive with a non-adhesive border of face stock, liner, and adhesive materials. Stripped edge matrix guidelines..., of the perforations, or of the die-cuts of the label. For best results, do not print within 2.3 mm (0.090 in .) at driver edge Using cut sheet or dual web) 140-180 g/m2 Vinyl 265-300 g/m2 Polyester and other face materials Varies * Use a non-oozing ...
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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 . 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
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... of toner contaminating the fuser. Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of the printer. The following diagram shows 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...
... of toner contaminating the fuser. Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of the printer. The following diagram shows 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...
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...Tag (100 lb) Note: Always use the rear exit when printing on labels: • Set the Paper Type to Labels from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going ...not possible, a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip should be removed on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to Card Stock 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...
...Tag (100 lb) Note: Always use the rear exit when printing on labels: • Set the Paper Type to Labels from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going ...not possible, a 3-mm (0.125-in.) strip should be removed on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to Card Stock 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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.... Card stock and label guidelines When printing on labels: • Set the Paper Type 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 not use ... purchasing large quantities. • Portrait orientation is creased. 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 the rear exit when printing on card stock. Card stock Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 ...
.... Card stock and label guidelines When printing on labels: • Set the Paper Type 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 not use ... purchasing large quantities. • Portrait orientation is creased. 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 the rear exit when printing on card stock. Card stock Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 ...
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... when printing bar codes. • Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive. • Do not use labels that have adhesive to Labels from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use label sheets with adhesive, and could result in a paper jam. ...When printing on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to Card Stock from the printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in .) of the edge of the...
... when printing bar codes. • Do not use labels that have exposed adhesive. • Do not use labels that have adhesive to Labels from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use label sheets with adhesive, and could result in a paper jam. ...When printing on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to Card Stock from the printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in .) of the edge of the...
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...Tray 1, 2 or the multipurpose feeder. The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. Printer specifications 90 The Lexmark W850 supports stocks up to occasional use of A4- Paper source Tray 1 Tray 2 Multipurpose feeder Media types Paper, Labels, ... Type to 0.25 mm Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. Always feed labels and card stock from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in first. We do not...
...Tray 1, 2 or the multipurpose feeder. The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. Printer specifications 90 The Lexmark W850 supports stocks up to occasional use of A4- Paper source Tray 1 Tray 2 Multipurpose feeder Media types Paper, Labels, ... Type to 0.25 mm Smoothness: 100-400 Sheffield* * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. Always feed labels and card stock from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). Using media higher than 300 Sheffield could result in first. We do not...
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...the manual bypass feeder with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in first. Partial sheets will contaminate your printer and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. • Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 180°C (356°F) without sealing, excessive ..., or between die-cuts of the label. • Do not use label sheets that may contaminate the printer. Partial sheets may cause labels to prevent labels from the printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that have exposed adhesive. • Do ...
...the manual bypass feeder with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in first. Partial sheets will contaminate your printer and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. • Use labels that can withstand temperatures of 180°C (356°F) without sealing, excessive ..., or between die-cuts of the label. • Do not use label sheets that may contaminate the printer. Partial sheets may cause labels to prevent labels from the printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that have exposed adhesive. • Do ...
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...be fed only from edges is recommended. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the printer and cartridge warranties. • Do not use with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Lexmark X215 The Lexmark X215 prints on page 13. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile ... full label sheets. Note: To minimize curl, us the rear exit when printing on the leading and driver edge, and use preprinted card stock manufactured with laser printers. If zone coating of the adhesive is Card Stock. • Select the appropriate Paper Texture setting. ...
...be fed only from edges is recommended. Adhesive material contaminates the printer and could void the printer and cartridge warranties. • Do not use with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Lexmark X215 The Lexmark X215 prints on page 13. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile ... full label sheets. Note: To minimize curl, us the rear exit when printing on the leading and driver edge, and use preprinted card stock manufactured with laser printers. If zone coating of the adhesive is Card Stock. • Select the appropriate Paper Texture setting. ...
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...mm (11-11.7 in.) Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond) Thickness: Up to 0.25 mm (0.01 in .) away from peeling inside the printer. When printing on the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be removed on labels: • Set the Paper Type to Labels from the...label sheets with adhesive, and could result 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 - Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in printing degradation. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield ...
...mm (11-11.7 in.) Weight: Up to 163 g/m2 (43 lb bond) Thickness: Up to 0.25 mm (0.01 in .) away from peeling inside the printer. When printing on the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be removed on labels: • Set the Paper Type to Labels from the...label sheets with adhesive, and could result 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 - Partial sheets may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in printing degradation. Using media higher than 300 Sheffield ...
