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... your computer 14 Setting up your Windows and DOS application software 17 Chapter 2: Using the operator panel 21 Operator panel layers 22 Setting the printer online or offline 28 Advancing the paper 29 Using Tear Off 29 Using the Load/Unload feature 30 Locking/unlocking the operator panel 30 Selecting ... Converting the push tractor to pull tractor position 36 Converting the pull tractor to the push tractor position 40 Chapter 4: Loading paper 43 Setting the forms thickness lever 44 Loading continuous...
... your computer 14 Setting up your Windows and DOS application software 17 Chapter 2: Using the operator panel 21 Operator panel layers 22 Setting the printer online or offline 28 Advancing the paper 29 Using Tear Off 29 Using the Load/Unload feature 30 Locking/unlocking the operator panel 30 Selecting ... Converting the push tractor to pull tractor position 36 Converting the pull tractor to the push tractor position 40 Chapter 4: Loading paper 43 Setting the forms thickness lever 44 Loading continuous...
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... Using the Tear Off bar 87 Chapter 5: Using Setup mode 89 Using Setup mode to change printer settings 89 Setup menu options 95 Forms Macro menu options 96 Data menu options 100 Control menu options 102 Emulation menu options 103 Interface menu options 105 Chapter 6: ...Supplies 107 Ordering supplies 107 Parallel cable 108 USB cable ...108 Serial adapter and cable 108 Printer ribbon 108 Paper specifications 109...
... Using the Tear Off bar 87 Chapter 5: Using Setup mode 89 Using Setup mode to change printer settings 89 Setup menu options 95 Forms Macro menu options 96 Data menu options 100 Control menu options 102 Emulation menu options 103 Interface menu options 105 Chapter 6: ...Supplies 107 Ordering supplies 107 Parallel cable 108 USB cable ...108 Serial adapter and cable 108 Printer ribbon 108 Paper specifications 109...
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Depending on the printer model you have chosen, your printer The Lexmark™ Forms Printer 2400 Series are available in 9- and 24-wire wide-carriage (2481 and 2491) models. About your printer 1 About your printer may look different than those illustrated 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-
Depending on the printer model you have chosen, your printer The Lexmark™ Forms Printer 2400 Series are available in 9- and 24-wire wide-carriage (2481 and 2491) models. About your printer 1 About your printer may look different than those illustrated 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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... (dpi). Resolution of up to 144 x 240 dots per square inch (dpi). Multiple-part forms Prints original plus three copies (fourpart forms). 3 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 •...
... (dpi). Resolution of up to 144 x 240 dots per square inch (dpi). Multiple-part forms Prints original plus three copies (fourpart forms). 3 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 •...
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...control for Load/Unload, Tear Off, Font, Setup, paper movement, Pitch, and Macro functions. This printer has the capability of paper used, reducing costs. 4 For more information, see "Forms Macro menu options" on page 96. For information on setting up macros see "Selecting or locking ... font" on page 31. About your application software. • Font or Pitch lock is deactivated when you turn the printer Off unless you in removing printed continuous forms at the perforation. • Reduces the amount of storing 4 unique document formats which include character option settings (font,...
...control for Load/Unload, Tear Off, Font, Setup, paper movement, Pitch, and Macro functions. This printer has the capability of paper used, reducing costs. 4 For more information, see "Forms Macro menu options" on page 96. For information on setting up macros see "Selecting or locking ... font" on page 31. About your application software. • Font or Pitch lock is deactivated when you turn the printer Off unless you in removing printed continuous forms at the perforation. • Reduces the amount of storing 4 unique document formats which include character option settings (font,...
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...the operator panel functions to function as shown on your machine has print problems. To perform a Test Print, see "Testing the printer" on page 116. • Demonstration Print For more information, see "Printing the demonstration sample" on page 10. It can be... and Load/Unload buttons only, restricting the use of symbols used in adjustable tractor lets you handle continuous form paper without purchasing any options. About your printer Features and functions (continued) Features/functions All models Adjustable tractor Built-in mathematical equations, including subscript and ...
...the operator panel functions to function as shown on your machine has print problems. To perform a Test Print, see "Testing the printer" on page 116. • Demonstration Print For more information, see "Printing the demonstration sample" on page 10. It can be... and Load/Unload buttons only, restricting the use of symbols used in adjustable tractor lets you handle continuous form paper without purchasing any options. About your printer Features and functions (continued) Features/functions All models Adjustable tractor Built-in mathematical equations, including subscript and ...
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... and convenient. Ribbon access cover Covers the ribbon cartridge and internal printer components. Paper select lever Selects the paper type: • Cut (form) sheet • Continuous forms Front cover Covers the continuous forms push tractors. Operator panel Indicates printer status and makes control of forms being printed. Manual feed door Pull down to load individual cut...
... and convenient. Ribbon access cover Covers the ribbon cartridge and internal printer components. Paper select lever Selects the paper type: • Cut (form) sheet • Continuous forms Front cover Covers the continuous forms push tractors. Operator panel Indicates printer status and makes control of forms being printed. Manual feed door Pull down to load individual cut...
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...reduce noise during printing. Power cord connector Connects power from the power cord to the printer. Parallel connector Where the parallel cable connects to the printer. 9 About your printer Printer parts and function Part name Function Latches Fastens the ribbon access cover to the optional ...Tractor 2 Feeder. Tractor 2 connector Supplies power to the printer. Serial interface knockout Removing the serial interface knockout allows you to the printer. Tear Off bar Provides an edge for a continuous form when Tear Off is used. USB connector Where the USB ...
...reduce noise during printing. Power cord connector Connects power from the power cord to the printer. Parallel connector Where the parallel cable connects to the printer. 9 About your printer Printer parts and function Part name Function Latches Fastens the ribbon access cover to the optional ...Tractor 2 Feeder. Tractor 2 connector Supplies power to the printer. Serial interface knockout Removing the serial interface knockout allows you to the printer. Tear Off bar Provides an edge for a continuous form when Tear Off is used. USB connector Where the USB ...
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The Power light comes On solid, the Paper Out light is blinking, and the current default font light is On solid. For more information on printer status, see "Loading continuous forms" on pag e118. 10 If you can print the demonstration sample. About your printer Printing the demonstration sample The following steps explain how to load a single sheet of paper so you want to load continuous forms, see "Checking the printer status" on pag e46. 1 Set the forms thickness lever to position 1. 2 Turn the printer On.
The Power light comes On solid, the Paper Out light is blinking, and the current default font light is On solid. For more information on printer status, see "Loading continuous forms" on pag e118. 10 If you can print the demonstration sample. About your printer Printing the demonstration sample The following steps explain how to load a single sheet of paper so you want to load continuous forms, see "Checking the printer status" on pag e46. 1 Set the forms thickness lever to position 1. 2 Turn the printer On.
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About your printer 3 Open the manual feed door. 4 Move the paper select lever up to the right until it stops. 6 Insert a single sheet of paper into the front of the printer and adjust the right paper guide so the paper is aligned against both the left and right paper guides. 11 Power switch Manual feed door Paper select lever 5 Move the left paper guide to the cut forms position.
About your printer 3 Open the manual feed door. 4 Move the paper select lever up to the right until it stops. 6 Insert a single sheet of paper into the front of the printer and adjust the right paper guide so the paper is aligned against both the left and right paper guides. 11 Power switch Manual feed door Paper select lever 5 Move the left paper guide to the cut forms position.
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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 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. Setting up your printer Connecting the serial cable For installation and connection instructions, see the optional serial interface manual.
About your Windows and DOS application software Windows-based applications If you are in the readme.1st file included in the download package. 17 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. Setting up your printer Connecting the serial cable For installation and connection instructions, see the optional serial interface manual.
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... 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 plus 3 2390 plus...
... 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 plus 3 2390 plus...
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... select for more information. 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 options" on page...
... select for more information. 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 options" on page...
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2 Using the operator panel Use the operator panel to perform basic tasks like feeding forms, taking the printer offline, and setting defaults in Setup mode. 21 Operator panel
2 Using the operator panel Use the operator panel to perform basic tasks like feeding forms, taking the printer offline, and setting defaults in Setup mode. 21 Operator panel
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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... Macro Micro↑ Micro ↓ Setup Pitch Lock 10 20 12 PS 15 17 layer 2 Operator panel 22 Use layer 2 to select a macro and change printer menu settings such as shown, contains more advanced functionality.
...; 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... Macro Micro↑ Micro ↓ Setup Pitch Lock 10 20 12 PS 15 17 layer 2 Operator panel 22 Use layer 2 to select a macro and change printer menu settings such as shown, contains more advanced functionality.
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... to request information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in your area. 107 Supplies 6 Supplies This section describes how to order supplies, what supplies you can visit Lexmark on the location and telephone numbers for Authorized Supplies Dealers in your area. Ordering supplies If you need , and paper specifications for the Lexmark Forms Printer 2400 Series printers.
... to request information about Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealers in your area. 107 Supplies 6 Supplies This section describes how to order supplies, what supplies you can visit Lexmark on the location and telephone numbers for Authorized Supplies Dealers in your area. Ordering supplies If you need , and paper specifications for the Lexmark Forms Printer 2400 Series printers.
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... accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular 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 undesired operation.
... accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular 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 undesired operation.
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... the designated location. 158 To obtain warranty service, you may be provided: • At a Remarketer or a Lexmark designated location. You may be required to present proof of the warranty period. Lexmark Forms Printers 2480/2481 and 2490/2491 This statement of limited warranty applies to this product if it prepaid and suitably packaged to in...
... the designated location. 158 To obtain warranty service, you may be provided: • At a Remarketer or a Lexmark designated location. You may be required to present proof of the warranty period. Lexmark Forms Printers 2480/2481 and 2490/2491 This statement of limited warranty applies to this product if it prepaid and suitably packaged to in...
Technical Reference
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...wire against the paper. A dot is a wire-matrix printer. This impact printing technology has unique capabilities. The information in this manual enables you need information to operate your printer, see your personal computer. It handles cut forms, document-on impact. This book applies to the paper... on -demand, and continuous form applications. Your printer is printed each time the wire strikes the ribbon against an ink ribbon to transfer ink to the Lexmark Forms Printer ...
...wire against the paper. A dot is a wire-matrix printer. This impact printing technology has unique capabilities. The information in this manual enables you need information to operate your printer, see your personal computer. It handles cut forms, document-on impact. This book applies to the paper... on -demand, and continuous form applications. Your printer is printed each time the wire strikes the ribbon against an ink ribbon to transfer ink to the Lexmark Forms Printer ...