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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...
User's Guide
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...for more information. Using Epson emulation mode If your Forms printer is set to Epson emulation, select a printer from your printer. Printer drivers other than the 2400 series support most, but not all, of the printer's capabilities. See "Emulation menu options" on page ...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 ...
...for more information. Using Epson emulation mode If your Forms printer is set to Epson emulation, select a printer from your printer. Printer drivers other than the 2400 series support most, but not all, of the printer's capabilities. See "Emulation menu options" on page ...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 ...
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... page 18. 11 Do the buttons on pag e30. 115 Troubleshooting 10 Are you experiencing unexpected printing results? Make sure: • You selected the appropriate printer driver for Start/Stop, LineFeed, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload? For more information, see "Locking/unlocking the operator panel" on the operator panel not work...
... page 18. 11 Do the buttons on pag e30. 115 Troubleshooting 10 Are you experiencing unexpected printing results? Make sure: • You selected the appropriate printer driver for Start/Stop, LineFeed, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload? For more information, see "Locking/unlocking the operator panel" on the operator panel not work...
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... that gives a visual indication of any problem the printer may be experiencing. 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 LineFeed while you turn the printer On. 4 Release LineFeed when printing starts. You...
... that gives a visual indication of any problem the printer may be experiencing. 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 LineFeed while you turn the printer On. 4 Release LineFeed when printing starts. You...
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...) fonts. application manual. Software application problem. • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is selected. See "Selecting or locking a font" on page 44. If possible, select resident fonts. Action • Refer...your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is selected. Reset forms thickness lever. See "Setting the forms thickness lever" on page 31. • Your software is incorrect, or Forms are jamming overprinting occurs. Troubleshooting 131 Use Font Lock and...
...) fonts. application manual. Software application problem. • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is selected. See "Selecting or locking a font" on page 44. If possible, select resident fonts. Action • Refer...your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is selected. Reset forms thickness lever. See "Setting the forms thickness lever" on page 31. • Your software is incorrect, or Forms are jamming overprinting occurs. Troubleshooting 131 Use Font Lock and...
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...of ink. ends. • Wrong driver in software. • Select the correct driver. paper you are using a • Make sure the printer cable characters print; Replace the ribbon cartridge. be attached correctly. Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Action Printer sounds as if it may not ... shielded and margin changes; See "Setting up your Windows and DOS application software" on page 142. printing printer cable, it is Forms thickness lever is unstable; on page 44. left grounded or shielded is light. too high for more information. •...
...of ink. ends. • Wrong driver in software. • Select the correct driver. paper you are using a • Make sure the printer cable characters print; Replace the ribbon cartridge. be attached correctly. Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Action Printer sounds as if it may not ... shielded and margin changes; See "Setting up your Windows and DOS application software" on page 142. printing printer cable, it is Forms thickness lever is unstable; on page 44. left grounded or shielded is light. too high for more information. •...
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...107 for information about which printer cable to use . Printer beeps when using Printer is not selected. The printer vibrates. Port being used is in the set Tear Micro ↑ or Micro ↓. Refer to Auto or the port you have selected the correct printer driver. Buttons do not work... (except Start/Stop FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload). Probable cause Printer cable problem. See "Setting up your software application manual. Set to your Windows and...
...107 for information about which printer cable to use . Printer beeps when using Printer is not selected. The printer vibrates. Port being used is in the set Tear Micro ↑ or Micro ↓. Refer to Auto or the port you have selected the correct printer driver. Buttons do not work... (except Start/Stop FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload). Probable cause Printer cable problem. See "Setting up your software application manual. Set to your Windows and...
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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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...stocks. If a total strip matrix is not used, then we recommend a stripped edge matrix. For best results, do not print within 2.3 mm (0.090 in .) at driver edge Using cut sheet labels with adhesive applied to the edge of label Paper* (cut with a stripped edge matrix. Adhesive can ooze from all corners... is not exposed. To prevent adhesive contaminations, use varying levels and types of liner materials and facestock papers. The following table for Optra plus printers, 4039, 4029, and 4019, as well as a variety of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser...
...stocks. If a total strip matrix is not used, then we recommend a stripped edge matrix. For best results, do not print within 2.3 mm (0.090 in .) at driver edge Using cut sheet labels with adhesive applied to the edge of label Paper* (cut with a stripped edge matrix. Adhesive can ooze from all corners... is not exposed. To prevent adhesive contaminations, use varying levels and types of liner materials and facestock papers. The following table for Optra plus printers, 4039, 4029, and 4019, as well as a variety of adhesive, as well as the T610, T520, T620, and T630 laser...
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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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...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 ... 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 withstand the...
...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 ... 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 withstand the...
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... may cause paper jams. • We recommend the use labels that may contaminate the printer. It may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in .) from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies...inch (psi). • Do not print within 1 mm (0.040 in .) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use label sheets with the recommended print side facedown. When printing on labels. Adhesive ...
... may cause paper jams. • We recommend the use labels that may contaminate the printer. It may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in .) from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies...inch (psi). • Do not print within 1 mm (0.040 in .) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use label sheets with the recommended print side facedown. When printing on labels. Adhesive ...
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... manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Unlike other printers, do not remove the leading or driver edge. • The perforation locations may cause paper jams. Printer specifications 71 Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer. • Do not use label sheets...in.) Length: 127-355.6 mm (5-14 in.) Weight: Up to 199 g/m2 (53 lb) Thickness: 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 ...
... manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. Unlike other printers, do not remove the leading or driver edge. • The perforation locations may cause paper jams. Printer specifications 71 Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer. • Do not use label sheets...in.) Length: 127-355.6 mm (5-14 in.) Weight: Up to 199 g/m2 (53 lb) Thickness: 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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..., and a non-oozing adhesive 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 that have exposed adhesive. • Do ...adhesive at least 1 mm (0.040 in printing degradation. Partial sheets will contaminate your printer and could result in .) away from the printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with adhesive, and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. • Use labels that can tolerate a fusing temperature of the...
..., and a non-oozing adhesive 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 that have exposed adhesive. • Do ...adhesive at least 1 mm (0.040 in printing degradation. Partial sheets will contaminate your printer and could result in .) away from the printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with adhesive, and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. • Use labels that can tolerate a fusing temperature of the...
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...stock Width: 89-297 mm (3.5-11.7 in.) Length: 99-432 mm (3.9-17 in printing degradation. Printer specifications 90 Always feed labels and card stock from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). The Lexmark W850 supports stocks up to 216 g/m2. Width: 89-297 mm (3.5-11.7 in.) Length: ... on labels: • Set the Paper Type to Labels from Tray 1, 2 or the multipurpose feeder. or letter-size paper office labels designed for laser printers. The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder.
...stock Width: 89-297 mm (3.5-11.7 in.) Length: 99-432 mm (3.9-17 in printing degradation. Printer specifications 90 Always feed labels and card stock from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). The Lexmark W850 supports stocks up to 216 g/m2. Width: 89-297 mm (3.5-11.7 in.) Length: ... on labels: • Set the Paper Type to Labels from Tray 1, 2 or the multipurpose feeder. or letter-size paper office labels designed for laser printers. The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder.
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... and the top edge going in a paper jam. Printer specifications 91 Partial sheets may cause labels to Card Stock from the leading edge to the edge of the die-cut. • Use full label sheets. 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 printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with a slick backing material. • Do ...
... and the top edge going in a paper jam. Printer specifications 91 Partial sheets may cause labels to Card Stock from the leading edge to the edge of the die-cut. • Use full label sheets. 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 printer driver. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with a slick backing material. • Do ...
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...;C (437°F) without releasing hazardous emissions. • Do not use a non-oozing adhesive. Lexmark X215 The Lexmark X215 prints on the leading and driver edge, and use preprinted card stock manufactured with laser printers. Printer specifications 93 Partial sheets also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the warranty. Preprinting introduces semi...
...;C (437°F) without releasing hazardous emissions. • Do not use a non-oozing adhesive. Lexmark X215 The Lexmark X215 prints on the leading and driver edge, and use preprinted card stock manufactured with laser printers. Printer specifications 93 Partial sheets also contaminate the printer and the cartridge with adhesive, and could void the warranty. Preprinting introduces semi...
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...sheets that can be fed only from the manual bypass feeder. To prevent specialty media sheets from sticking together, remove each sheet from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material. •...result in printing degradation. Partial sheets may cause labels to 163 g/m2 (100 lb) For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark X215 User's Guide. Printer specifications 94 Media specifications Labels Card stock Width: 210-216 mm (8.3-8.5 in.) Length: 279-297 mm (11-11.7 in.) ...
...sheets that can be fed only from the manual bypass feeder. To prevent specialty media sheets from sticking together, remove each sheet from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material. •...result in printing degradation. Partial sheets may cause labels to 163 g/m2 (100 lb) For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark X215 User's Guide. Printer specifications 94 Media specifications Labels Card stock Width: 210-216 mm (8.3-8.5 in.) Length: 279-297 mm (11-11.7 in.) ...