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... printhead may not always be hot. Safety information 7 Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. Lexmark is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. If so, allow it to cool before inspecting it. Safety information Connect the power... regularly for the use of other than those described in ports. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Make sure that is misused, a risk of some parts may be obvious. Do not subject the power cord to a professional service person. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not set up this product ...
... printhead may not always be hot. Safety information 7 Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. Lexmark is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. If so, allow it to cool before inspecting it. Safety information Connect the power... regularly for the use of other than those described in ports. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Make sure that is misused, a risk of some parts may be obvious. Do not subject the power cord to a professional service person. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not set up this product ...
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and wide-carriage models. Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. and 24-wire narrow- Printer front view Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Power switch 4 Paper select lever 5 Paper guides 6 Manual feeder 7 Front cover 8 Control panel Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- Learning about the printer 8
and wide-carriage models. Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. and 24-wire narrow- Printer front view Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Power switch 4 Paper select lever 5 Paper guides 6 Manual feeder 7 Front cover 8 Control panel Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- Learning about the printer 8
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... knockout 8 Parallel connector 9 USB connector 10 Optional Tractor 2 connector knockout 11 Power cord connector Applying control panel overlays The Lexmark Forms Printer 2500 Series printers have control panel overlays available in the language of your choice: 1 Peel the backing off of the layer 1 label, and...control panel and a different overlay label for layer 2 of the control panel. 4 Close the control panel cover. Learning about the printer 9 Printer back view Part name 1 Ribbon access cover latch 2 Acoustic flap 3 Tear off of the layer 2 label, and then place the overlay directly...
... knockout 8 Parallel connector 9 USB connector 10 Optional Tractor 2 connector knockout 11 Power cord connector Applying control panel overlays The Lexmark Forms Printer 2500 Series printers have control panel overlays available in the language of your choice: 1 Peel the backing off of the layer 1 label, and...control panel and a different overlay label for layer 2 of the control panel. 4 Close the control panel cover. Learning about the printer 9 Printer back view Part name 1 Ribbon access cover latch 2 Acoustic flap 3 Tear off of the layer 2 label, and then place the overlay directly...
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... • Draft • Gothic • Courier Print styles Highlighting capability: Note: This feature is available through • Double-high printer commands. • Double-strike • Double-wide • Emphasized • Italics • Overscore • Subscript • Superscript... dpi square inch (dpi) Prints original plus five copies (six-part Prints original plus three copies forms) (four-part forms) Learning about the printer 10 Understanding the printer features and functions Printer features by model Feature/function Multi-speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft)...
... • Draft • Gothic • Courier Print styles Highlighting capability: Note: This feature is available through • Double-high printer commands. • Double-strike • Double-wide • Emphasized • Italics • Overscore • Subscript • Superscript... dpi square inch (dpi) Prints original plus five copies (six-part Prints original plus three copies forms) (four-part forms) Learning about the printer 10 Understanding the printer features and functions Printer features by model Feature/function Multi-speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft)...
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... Envelopes Paper weight 56 g/m2 (15 lb) 65 g/m2 (16 lb) 68 g/m2 (18 lb) 75 g/m2 (20 lb) 90 g/m2 (24 lb) 2-part 3-part 4-part 5-part 6-part Forms thickness lever setting 1 1 or 2 2 2 or 3 3 or 4 4 or 5 5 or 6 5, 6, or 7 4, 5, or 6 Note: Print quality depends on the paper used . Low-... g/m2 (15 lb) 1 65 g/m2 (16 lb) Normal 68 g/m2 (18 lb) 75 g/m2 (20 lb) 1 or 2 Thick 90 g/m2 (24 lb) 2 Multiple-part forms 2-part 3-part 4-part 5-part 6-part 2 or 3 3 or 4 4 or 5 5 or 6 5, 6, or 7 Envelopes 4, 5, or 6 Notes: • Print quality depends on the paper used . • Printing speed ...
... Envelopes Paper weight 56 g/m2 (15 lb) 65 g/m2 (16 lb) 68 g/m2 (18 lb) 75 g/m2 (20 lb) 90 g/m2 (24 lb) 2-part 3-part 4-part 5-part 6-part Forms thickness lever setting 1 1 or 2 2 2 or 3 3 or 4 4 or 5 5 or 6 5, 6, or 7 4, 5, or 6 Note: Print quality depends on the paper used . Low-... g/m2 (15 lb) 1 65 g/m2 (16 lb) Normal 68 g/m2 (18 lb) 75 g/m2 (20 lb) 1 or 2 Thick 90 g/m2 (24 lb) 2 Multiple-part forms 2-part 3-part 4-part 5-part 6-part 2 or 3 3 or 4 4 or 5 5 or 6 5, 6, or 7 Envelopes 4, 5, or 6 Notes: • Print quality depends on the paper used . • Printing speed ...
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Loading a cut forms Cut forms can be single sheets, envelopes, or multiple-part forms. They are using. 5 Move the paper select lever up to a corresponding setting for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. 3 If continuous forms are currently loaded, tear off the leading edge of the continuous form, and then...
Loading a cut forms Cut forms can be single sheets, envelopes, or multiple-part forms. They are using. 5 Move the paper select lever up to a corresponding setting for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. 3 If continuous forms are currently loaded, tear off the leading edge of the continuous form, and then...
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...0045 in.) See the following note. Envelopes 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) Continuous Forms 0.058 mm (0.0023 in.) to 0.114 mm (0.0045 in.) Multiple part See the following note. 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) Note: For 2580/2581 printers, the maximum thickness of 75-90 g/m2 (20-24 lb). Paper and ...specialty media guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printer The printer supports paper weights of 56-90 g/m2 (15-24 lb) and envelope weights of multiple part forms is 0.512 mm (0.0202 ...
...0045 in.) See the following note. Envelopes 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) Continuous Forms 0.058 mm (0.0023 in.) to 0.114 mm (0.0045 in.) Multiple part See the following note. 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) Note: For 2580/2581 printers, the maximum thickness of 75-90 g/m2 (20-24 lb). Paper and ...specialty media guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printer The printer supports paper weights of 56-90 g/m2 (15-24 lb) and envelope weights of multiple part forms is 0.512 mm (0.0202 ...
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....lexmark.com. Ordering supplies Use the listed part numbers to maintain optimum print quality. Cleaning the inside the printer. Cleaning the printer Preparing the printer for cleaning 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Lift the left and right release latches on the ribbon access cover to remove it. 3 Place the ribbon access cover on a flat surface. 4 Set the forms...
....lexmark.com. Ordering supplies Use the listed part numbers to maintain optimum print quality. Cleaning the inside the printer. Cleaning the printer Preparing the printer for cleaning 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Lift the left and right release latches on the ribbon access cover to remove it. 3 Place the ribbon access cover on a flat surface. 4 Set the forms...
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... credentials by using the format: http://ip_address/. 2 Click Configuration. 3 Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports. 4 Click Certificate Management. Certificates provide a way for the printer, such as part of the printer or print server to be protected using the format: http://ip_address/. 2 Click Configuration. 3 Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports. 4 Click 802.1x Authentication...
... credentials by using the format: http://ip_address/. 2 Click Configuration. 3 Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports. 4 Click Certificate Management. Certificates provide a way for the printer, such as part of the printer or print server to be protected using the format: http://ip_address/. 2 Click Configuration. 3 Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports. 4 Click 802.1x Authentication...
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When the print becomes too light, turn the printer on, and then release LineFeed when printing begins. CHECK THE FORMS THICKNESS LEVER The forms thickness lever may be set to increase print darkness. Dots are installed. c Press and hold LineFeed while you solve print quality ...on the ribbon cartridge is preset to the correct number for the form thickness you are possible solutions. Troubleshooting 73 You may help you turn the knob from 1 to 2 to increase darkness of the following topics may have a printer part that requires adjustment or replacement. Try one or more of print...
When the print becomes too light, turn the printer on, and then release LineFeed when printing begins. CHECK THE FORMS THICKNESS LEVER The forms thickness lever may be set to increase print darkness. Dots are installed. c Press and hold LineFeed while you solve print quality ...on the ribbon cartridge is preset to the correct number for the form thickness you are possible solutions. Troubleshooting 73 You may help you turn the knob from 1 to 2 to increase darkness of the following topics may have a printer part that requires adjustment or replacement. Try one or more of print...
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...developed exclusively at private expense. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: A CAUTION identifies something that could help you. Operation is subject to Part 15 of Lexmark International, Inc. ITC Avant Garde Gothic is a trademark of the FCC Rules. Conventions Note: A Note identifies something ...that could cause you should not touch the marked area. Personal Printer Series is a trademark or registered trademark of CAUTION indicates a shock ...
...developed exclusively at private expense. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: A CAUTION identifies something that could help you. Operation is subject to Part 15 of Lexmark International, Inc. ITC Avant Garde Gothic is a trademark of the FCC Rules. Conventions Note: A Note identifies something ...that could cause you should not touch the marked area. Personal Printer Series is a trademark or registered trademark of CAUTION indicates a shock ...
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...relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of electrical equipment designed for use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1021294 for USB attach. Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be determined by one or more of...interference will not occur in a particular installation. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to : Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, KY 40550 (859) 232-3000 Industry Canada compliance statement This Class B...
...relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of electrical equipment designed for use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1021294 for USB attach. Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be determined by one or more of...interference will not occur in a particular installation. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to : Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, KY 40550 (859) 232-3000 Industry Canada compliance statement This Class B...
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...the Lexmark designated location. To obtain warranty service, you may not be available or only be required to present the feature or option with the printer shall end earlier if it, or its warranty period. When warranty service involves the exchange of a product or part,... period. For products no longer covered by Lexmark). Limited warranty Lexmark warrants that feature or option is provided for this product for your use , free from Lexmark or a Lexmark Remarketer, referred to that user. You are substantially used parts, which it was originally purchased for warranty service...
...the Lexmark designated location. To obtain warranty service, you may not be available or only be required to present the feature or option with the printer shall end earlier if it, or its warranty period. When warranty service involves the exchange of a product or part,... period. For products no longer covered by Lexmark). Limited warranty Lexmark warrants that feature or option is provided for this product for your use , free from Lexmark or a Lexmark Remarketer, referred to that user. You are substantially used parts, which it was originally purchased for warranty service...
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..., supplies, parts, materials (such as toners and inks), software, or interfaces not furnished by you based on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow limitations on a third party claim. IN NO EVENT WILL LEXMARK BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST ...SAVINGS, INCIDENTAL DAMAGE, OR OTHER ECONOMIC OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This limited warranty gives you may also have other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer -Operation of a product beyond the limit of its Suppliers' and Remarketers' limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so...
..., supplies, parts, materials (such as toners and inks), software, or interfaces not furnished by you based on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow limitations on a third party claim. IN NO EVENT WILL LEXMARK BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST ...SAVINGS, INCIDENTAL DAMAGE, OR OTHER ECONOMIC OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This limited warranty gives you may also have other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer -Operation of a product beyond the limit of its Suppliers' and Remarketers' limitations of incidental or consequential damages, so...
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...the power light is off 68 printer sounds like it is printing, but does not print 67 printer speed slows 68 printing continues beyond edges of continuous forms 69 printer cleaning 57 features and functions 10 overview 8 parts 8 test 62 printer status checking 63 printer test page interrupting or stopping 62 ...44 push tractor converting 45 paper paths 25 R recycling Lexmark products 58 WEEE statement 79 ribbon cartridge removing 57 S safety information 7 security supporting IPSec 60 supporting SNMPv3 60 using 802.1x authentication 61 setting Top-Of-Form 40, 41, 42 Setup mode Control options 54 ...
...the power light is off 68 printer sounds like it is printing, but does not print 67 printer speed slows 68 printing continues beyond edges of continuous forms 69 printer cleaning 57 features and functions 10 overview 8 parts 8 test 62 printer status checking 63 printer test page interrupting or stopping 62 ...44 push tractor converting 45 paper paths 25 R recycling Lexmark products 58 WEEE statement 79 ribbon cartridge removing 57 S safety information 7 security supporting IPSec 60 supporting SNMPv3 60 using 802.1x authentication 61 setting Top-Of-Form 40, 41, 42 Setup mode Control options 54 ...
Quick Reference
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Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. and wide-carriage models. Printer front view 1 2 A 3 8 7 6 5 4 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Power switch 4 Paper select lever 5 Paper guides 6 Manual feeder 7 Front cover 8 Control panel Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- and 24-wire narrow- Learning about the printer 5
Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. and wide-carriage models. Printer front view 1 2 A 3 8 7 6 5 4 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Power switch 4 Paper select lever 5 Paper guides 6 Manual feeder 7 Front cover 8 Control panel Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- and 24-wire narrow- Learning about the printer 5
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... 5 1 2 3 4 11 10 Part name 1 Ribbon access cover latch 2 Acoustic flap 3 Tear off bar 4 Ribbon access cover latch 5 Recessed network button 6 Network connector 7 Optional serial interface knockout 8 Parallel connector 9 USB connector 10 Optional Tractor 2 connector knockout 11 Power cord connector 98 6 7 Understanding the printer features and functions Printer features by model Feature/function Multi... cps 77 cps (Near-Letter-Quality mode) 2590/2591 • 410 cps • 520 cps 274 cps 91 cps (Letter-Quality mode) Learning about the printer 6
... 5 1 2 3 4 11 10 Part name 1 Ribbon access cover latch 2 Acoustic flap 3 Tear off bar 4 Ribbon access cover latch 5 Recessed network button 6 Network connector 7 Optional serial interface knockout 8 Parallel connector 9 USB connector 10 Optional Tractor 2 connector knockout 11 Power cord connector 98 6 7 Understanding the printer features and functions Printer features by model Feature/function Multi... cps 77 cps (Near-Letter-Quality mode) 2590/2591 • 410 cps • 520 cps 274 cps 91 cps (Letter-Quality mode) Learning about the printer 6
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...Gothic • Courier • Prestige • Presentor • Orator • Script Print styles Note: This feature is set in the printer default settings. • Locks pitch selections you make from the control panel so it is not changed by your program • Pitch lock...360 x 360 dpi Note: This feature supports existing square inch (dpi) graphics programs. Multiple-part forms Prints original plus five copies (six-part Prints original plus three copies forms) (four-part forms) Feature/function Control panel Font lock Pitch lock All models Button control for Load/Unload, Tear...
...Gothic • Courier • Prestige • Presentor • Orator • Script Print styles Note: This feature is set in the printer default settings. • Locks pitch selections you make from the control panel so it is not changed by your program • Pitch lock...360 x 360 dpi Note: This feature supports existing square inch (dpi) graphics programs. Multiple-part forms Prints original plus five copies (six-part Prints original plus three copies forms) (four-part forms) Feature/function Control panel Font lock Pitch lock All models Button control for Load/Unload, Tear...
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... weight 56 g/m2 (15 lb) 65 g/m2 (16 lb) 68 g/m2 (18 lb) 75 g/m2 (20 lb) 90 g/m2 (24 lb) Forms thickness lever setting 1 1 or 2 2 Multiple-part forms 2-part 3-part 4-part 5-part 6-part 2 or 3 3 or 4 4 or 5 5 or 6 5, 6, or 7 Envelopes 4, 5, or 6 Note: Print quality depends on the multiple-...Paper weight 56 g/m2 (15 lb) 65 g/m2 (16 lb) 68 g/m2 (18 lb) 75 g/m2 (20 lb) 90 g/m2 (24 lb) Forms thickness lever setting 1 1 or 2 2 Multiple-part forms 2-part 3-part 4-part 5-part 6-part 2 or 3 3 or 4 4 or 5 5 or 6 5, 6, or 7 Envelopes 4, 5, or 6 Notes: • Print quality depends on the ...
... weight 56 g/m2 (15 lb) 65 g/m2 (16 lb) 68 g/m2 (18 lb) 75 g/m2 (20 lb) 90 g/m2 (24 lb) Forms thickness lever setting 1 1 or 2 2 Multiple-part forms 2-part 3-part 4-part 5-part 6-part 2 or 3 3 or 4 4 or 5 5 or 6 5, 6, or 7 Envelopes 4, 5, or 6 Note: Print quality depends on the multiple-...Paper weight 56 g/m2 (15 lb) 65 g/m2 (16 lb) 68 g/m2 (18 lb) 75 g/m2 (20 lb) 90 g/m2 (24 lb) Forms thickness lever setting 1 1 or 2 2 Multiple-part forms 2-part 3-part 4-part 5-part 6-part 2 or 3 3 or 4 4 or 5 5 or 6 5, 6, or 7 Envelopes 4, 5, or 6 Notes: • Print quality depends on the ...
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...part forms. They are using. 5 Move the paper select lever up to the position. 6 Open the manual feeder. Loading cut form or envelope manually Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, see the documentation that came with the option, for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer... on. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. 3 If continuous forms are currently loaded, tear off the leading edge of the continuous form, and then press Load/Unload to park the continuous forms. The Paper Out light blinks. 4 Set the forms thickness lever to a...
...part forms. They are using. 5 Move the paper select lever up to the position. 6 Open the manual feeder. Loading cut form or envelope manually Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, see the documentation that came with the option, for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer... on. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. 3 If continuous forms are currently loaded, tear off the leading edge of the continuous form, and then press Load/Unload to park the continuous forms. The Paper Out light blinks. 4 Set the forms thickness lever to a...