User's Guide
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About your printer 1 About your printer may look different than those illustrated in this manual. and 24-wire narrow-carriage (2480 and 2490) and 9- 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 9- Depending on the printer model you have chosen, your printer The Lexmark™ Forms Printer 2400 Series are available in .) 1 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. and 24-wire narrow-carriage (2480 and 2490) and 9- 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 9- Depending on the printer model you have chosen, your printer The Lexmark™ Forms Printer 2400 Series are available in .) 1 and 24-wire wide-carriage (2481 and 2491) models.
User's Guide
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Prints original plus five copies (six-part forms). Resolution of up to 360 x 360 (dpi). 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 ...8226; Underline • Shading • Outline Graphics printing Supports existing graphics software applications. Multiple-part forms Prints original plus three copies (fourpart forms). 3 Resolution of up to 144 x 240 dots per square inch (dpi).
Prints original plus five copies (six-part forms). Resolution of up to 360 x 360 (dpi). 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 ...8226; Underline • Shading • Outline Graphics printing Supports existing graphics software applications. Multiple-part forms Prints original plus three copies (fourpart forms). 3 Resolution of up to 144 x 240 dots per square inch (dpi).
User's Guide
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... Follow 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 plus...
... Follow 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 plus...
User's Guide
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... the 2400 series support most, but not all, of the printer's capabilities. 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: 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...
... the 2400 series support most, but not all, of the printer's capabilities. 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: 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...
User's Guide
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...printer between Tear Off and Top-Of-Form. LineFeed Advance the paper one of the resident font styles: 2480/2481 • FastDft • Draft • Gothic • Courier 2490/2491 • Courier • This setting will be online to receive data. If you continue pressing Font through the printer... (Ready light is Off). Load/Unload Load paper to the current Top-Of-Form or unload paper to ... Operator panel 24 FormFeed Advance the paper to perform printer tasks and change printer settings. Tractor Alternate between Tractor 1 and Tractor 2, if the optional Tractor 2...
...printer between Tear Off and Top-Of-Form. LineFeed Advance the paper one of the resident font styles: 2480/2481 • FastDft • Draft • Gothic • Courier 2490/2491 • Courier • This setting will be online to receive data. If you continue pressing Font through the printer... (Ready light is Off). Load/Unload Load paper to the current Top-Of-Form or unload paper to ... Operator panel 24 FormFeed Advance the paper to perform printer tasks and change printer settings. Tractor Alternate between Tractor 1 and Tractor 2, if the optional Tractor 2...
User's Guide
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...-Form. Layer 2 operator panel buttons (continued) Press this button: When 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 want to change the default values and modes for printer ... 15 pitch. Use Micro ↓ to : 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, or Proportional Spacing. Notes: • On 2490/2491 models you continue pressing Pitch through the printer pitch selections. Setup Enter Setup mode to ... Note: Some functions may not work when data is being processed and the...
...-Form. Layer 2 operator panel buttons (continued) Press this button: When 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 want to change the default values and modes for printer ... 15 pitch. Use Micro ↓ to : 10, 12, 15, 17, 20 cpi, or Proportional Spacing. Notes: • On 2490/2491 models you continue pressing Pitch through the printer pitch selections. Setup Enter Setup mode to ... Note: Some functions may not work when data is being processed and the...
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... as the default. Pitch Lock Enabling this setting lets you set Pitch Lock as the default even after the printer is turned Off and back On. Default Pitch Select from the available fonts listed. Refer to customize... Code ... if you do not want to use a macro as the default even after the printer is turned Off and back On. Using Setup mode Forms Macro menu options Macro options Use these menu options Set Default Macro Character options When... (24 for EMEA. 96 Select the macro you want to be the default when the printer is the factory default for 2490/2491), and PS pitch.
... as the default. Pitch Lock Enabling this setting lets you set Pitch Lock as the default even after the printer is turned Off and back On. Default Pitch Select from the available fonts listed. Refer to customize... Code ... if you do not want to use a macro as the default even after the printer is turned Off and back On. Using Setup mode Forms Macro menu options Macro options Use these menu options Set Default Macro Character options When... (24 for EMEA. 96 Select the macro you want to be the default when the printer is the factory default for 2490/2491), and PS pitch.
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Printable area (cut or continuous forms (continued) Paper dimensions Cut forms Single Multiple part Continuous forms Single Multiple part Envelopes Thickness - Paper specifications for 2480/2481 printers; Narrow (3 - 11 in min.) Supplies 110 multiple part forms of 45 g/m² (12 lb.) paper Minimum 0.058 mm...0.114 mm See Note (0.0045 in.) 0.114mm See Note (0.0045 in.) Note: Thickness up to 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.) for cut forms) 6.4 mm min. (0.25 in .) for 2490/2491 printers. Wide (3 - 16.54 in.) 140 - 558.8 mm (5.5 - 22 in.) Narrow/Wide 9.6 mm min. (0.38 in min.) 6.4...
Printable area (cut or continuous forms (continued) Paper dimensions Cut forms Single Multiple part Continuous forms Single Multiple part Envelopes Thickness - Paper specifications for 2480/2481 printers; Narrow (3 - 11 in min.) Supplies 110 multiple part forms of 45 g/m² (12 lb.) paper Minimum 0.058 mm...0.114 mm See Note (0.0045 in.) 0.114mm See Note (0.0045 in.) Note: Thickness up to 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.) for cut forms) 6.4 mm min. (0.25 in .) for 2490/2491 printers. Wide (3 - 16.54 in.) 140 - 558.8 mm (5.5 - 22 in.) Narrow/Wide 9.6 mm min. (0.38 in min.) 6.4...
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... outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the place where you bought your printer or a service representative for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on,... with the limits for additional suggestions. 145 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 provide reasonable protection against...
... outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the place where you bought your printer or a service representative for a Class B digital device, pursuant to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on,... with the limits for additional suggestions. 145 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 provide reasonable protection against...
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...repair without charge. To obtain warranty service, you may be provided: • At a Remarketer or a Lexmark designated location. Lexmark Forms Printers 2480/2481 and 2490/2491 This statement of limited warranty applies to this statement as warranted during the warranty period, contact a Remarketer or... Lexmark for loss of, or damage to, a product in good working order If this statement ...
...repair without charge. To obtain warranty service, you may be provided: • At a Remarketer or a Lexmark designated location. Lexmark Forms Printers 2480/2481 and 2490/2491 This statement of limited warranty applies to this statement as warranted during the warranty period, contact a Remarketer or... Lexmark for loss of, or damage to, a product in good working order If this statement ...
Quick Reference
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... to the current Top-Of-Form or unload paper to ... If you continue pressing Font through the printer font selections. LineFeed Advance the paper one of the resident font styles: 2480/2481 • FastDft • Draft • Gothic • Courier 2490/2491 • Courier • Prestige... • Gothic • Presentor • Orator • Script • Draft • FastDft Note: Some functions may not work when data is being processed and the printer is online (Ready light is Off). Select...
... to the current Top-Of-Form or unload paper to ... If you continue pressing Font through the printer font selections. LineFeed Advance the paper one of the resident font styles: 2480/2481 • FastDft • Draft • Gothic • Courier 2490/2491 • Courier • Prestige... • Gothic • Presentor • Orator • Script • Draft • FastDft Note: Some functions may not work when data is being processed and the printer is online (Ready light is Off). Select...
Quick Reference
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... 1/90-inch increments (2490/2491 models) 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 (Ready light... is powered Off and back On. You can also select 24 cpi. • Fast Draft supports only 10, 12, and 15 pitch. Note: • On 2490/2491.... • This setting will be lost when the printer is On). 14 Press this button: When you continue pressing Pitch through the printer pitch selections. If you want to... Set the character...
... 1/90-inch increments (2490/2491 models) 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 (Ready light... is powered Off and back On. You can also select 24 cpi. • Fast Draft supports only 10, 12, and 15 pitch. Note: • On 2490/2491.... • This setting will be lost when the printer is On). 14 Press this button: When you continue pressing Pitch through the printer pitch selections. If you want to... Set the character...
Technical Reference
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... • 77 cps • 76 cps N/A 2490/2491 • 409 cps • 465 cps • 274 cps • 328 cps • 91 cps • 109 cps 91 cps Printhead Description Your printer uses dot-matrix impact technology to and including 6-ply forms (original plus 3 copies). 9 Section 1: Introduction ...columns of the rows are vertically separated to and including 4-ply forms (original plus 5 copies). 249x The 249x printhead has twenty-four wires arranged in .). The 248x has a 9-wire printhead. Print Speeds Your printer supports the following burst print speeds in characters per second (cps...
... • 77 cps • 76 cps N/A 2490/2491 • 409 cps • 465 cps • 274 cps • 328 cps • 91 cps • 109 cps 91 cps Printhead Description Your printer uses dot-matrix impact technology to and including 6-ply forms (original plus 3 copies). 9 Section 1: Introduction ...columns of the rows are vertically separated to and including 4-ply forms (original plus 5 copies). 249x The 249x printhead has twenty-four wires arranged in .). The 248x has a 9-wire printhead. Print Speeds Your printer supports the following burst print speeds in characters per second (cps...
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...(0.0023 in.) See Note 0.058 mm See Note (0.0023 in.) 0.042 mm (0.017 in.) Note: Thickness up to0.36 mm (0.015 in.) for 2490/2491 printers. 12 Section 1: Introduction Page Length Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum 559 mm (22.0 in.) 559 mm (22.0 in.) 559 mm (22.0 in.) 559 ...90 g/m2 (24 lb.) N/A 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 (11.7 in.) See Note 254 mm...
...(0.0023 in.) See Note 0.058 mm See Note (0.0023 in.) 0.042 mm (0.017 in.) Note: Thickness up to0.36 mm (0.015 in.) for 2490/2491 printers. 12 Section 1: Introduction Page Length Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum 559 mm (22.0 in.) 559 mm (22.0 in.) 559 mm (22.0 in.) 559 ...90 g/m2 (24 lb.) N/A 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 (11.7 in.) See Note 254 mm...
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...Weight Maximum 90 g/m2 (24 lb.) N/A 90 g/m2 (24 lb.) N/A Minimum 60 g/m2 (16 lb.) N/A 56 g/m2 (15 lb.) Thickness - 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 Note (0.0023... 0.053 mm (0.021 in.) Note: Thickness up to0.36 mm (0.015 in.) for 2480/2481 printers; Section 1: Introduction 13 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...
...Weight Maximum 90 g/m2 (24 lb.) N/A 90 g/m2 (24 lb.) N/A Minimum 60 g/m2 (16 lb.) N/A 56 g/m2 (15 lb.) Thickness - 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 Note (0.0023... 0.053 mm (0.021 in.) Note: Thickness up to0.36 mm (0.015 in.) for 2480/2481 printers; Section 1: Introduction 13 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...
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... 6 bits of the buttons, bit 0 must be On. Bit 7. Pitch 5. 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 1=PPDS 1 01 2=Epson... 3=Macro 3 3 03 4=Macro 4 4 04 255=Disable Macro 255 FF Notes: 1 You can disable specific buttons on the operator panel. The Start/Stop button and the Form Feed button are always enabled.
... 6 bits of the buttons, bit 0 must be On. Bit 7. Pitch 5. 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 1=PPDS 1 01 2=Epson... 3=Macro 3 3 03 4=Macro 4 4 04 255=Disable Macro 255 FF Notes: 1 You can disable specific buttons on the operator panel. The Start/Stop button and the Form Feed button are always enabled.