User Guide
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Contents 2 Contents Safety information 6 Learning about the printer 7 Printer overview...7 Applying control panel overlays...8 Understanding the printer features and functions 9 Printing a demonstration page...11 Printing a network setup page...13 Printing from Windows or DOS...13 Using IBM emulation mode...13 Using Epson ...Setting the forms thickness lever...22 Paper paths...24 Using the Tear Off function...24 Loading continuous paper...25 Loading continuous forms using the push tractor 25 Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractor 28 Bottom loading continuous forms using the...
Contents 2 Contents Safety information 6 Learning about the printer 7 Printer overview...7 Applying control panel overlays...8 Understanding the printer features and functions 9 Printing a demonstration page...11 Printing a network setup page...13 Printing from Windows or DOS...13 Using IBM emulation mode...13 Using Epson ...Setting the forms thickness lever...22 Paper paths...24 Using the Tear Off function...24 Loading continuous paper...25 Loading continuous forms using the push tractor 25 Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractor 28 Bottom loading continuous forms using the...
User Guide
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...Using IBM emulation mode If the printer is using so the application can take full advantage of DOS. Printing from Windows or DOS Windows When printing from a Windows application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from your level of the printer features. Warning-Potential Damage: Do... connected. 1 Make sure the printer is on the network setup page, and confirm that came with your DOS application to see what printer drivers are using IBM mode (the factory default setting), select a printer from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The network setup page...
...Using IBM emulation mode If the printer is using so the application can take full advantage of DOS. Printing from Windows or DOS Windows When printing from a Windows application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from your level of the printer features. Warning-Potential Damage: Do... connected. 1 Make sure the printer is on the network setup page, and confirm that came with your DOS application to see what printer drivers are using IBM mode (the factory default setting), select a printer from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The network setup page...
User Guide
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...print These are touching the printer. • Make sure the printer is out of the control panel lights. • Turn the printer off and then back on . Printer is present, these are using Windows, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at the new... Top‑Of‑Form position until the printer beeps and the light blinks. 3 ...
...print These are touching the printer. • Make sure the printer is out of the control panel lights. • Turn the printer off and then back on . Printer is present, these are using Windows, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at the new... Top‑Of‑Form position until the printer beeps and the light blinks. 3 ...
User Guide
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... connected at the perforation line just below the bottom of paper from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. - Selected font or pitch is not printing or is changing If you are possible solutions. If possible, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the paper path. Try one or more of...
... connected at the perforation line just below the bottom of paper from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. - Selected font or pitch is not printing or is changing If you are possible solutions. If possible, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the paper path. Try one or more of...
User Guide
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...print 66 printer speed slows 67 printing continues beyond edges of continuous forms 68 printer cleaning 56 features and functions 9 overview 7 parts 7 test 61 printer status checking 62 printer test page interrupting or stopping 61 running 61 printing demonstration page 11 from DOS 13 from Windows 13 network ...tractor converting 44 paper paths 24 R recycling Lexmark products 57 WEEE statement 78 ribbon cartridge removing 56 S safety information 6 security supporting IPSec 59 supporting SNMPv3 59 using 802.1x authentication 60 setting Top‑Of‑Form 39, 40, 41 Setup mode Control options...
...print 66 printer speed slows 67 printing continues beyond edges of continuous forms 68 printer cleaning 56 features and functions 9 overview 7 parts 7 test 61 printer status checking 62 printer test page interrupting or stopping 61 running 61 printing demonstration page 11 from DOS 13 from Windows 13 network ...tractor converting 44 paper paths 24 R recycling Lexmark products 57 WEEE statement 78 ribbon cartridge removing 56 S safety information 6 security supporting IPSec 59 supporting SNMPv3 59 using 802.1x authentication 60 setting Top‑Of‑Form 39, 40, 41 Setup mode Control options...
User Guide
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... fed in Auto Sheet Feeder jams at printer entrance 69 paper jammed in Auto Sheet Feeder 69 printer does not feed from Auto Sheet Feeder 70 printer does not feed paper 69 troubleshooting, print...printer alarm sounds 66 printer is noisy 66 printer power switch is on, but the power light is off 67 printer sounds like it is printing, but does not print 66 printer speed slows 67 printing continues beyond edges of continuous forms... not start at left margin 67 print is too light 72 printer goes to Tear Off position before job finishes 66 smudged forms or print too dark 73 specified font or pitch is not...
... fed in Auto Sheet Feeder jams at printer entrance 69 paper jammed in Auto Sheet Feeder 69 printer does not feed from Auto Sheet Feeder 70 printer does not feed paper 69 troubleshooting, print...printer alarm sounds 66 printer is noisy 66 printer power switch is on, but the power light is off 67 printer sounds like it is printing, but does not print 66 printer speed slows 67 printing continues beyond edges of continuous forms... not start at left margin 67 print is too light 72 printer goes to Tear Off position before job finishes 66 smudged forms or print too dark 73 specified font or pitch is not...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... however, be smooth and clean with no roll-over a preprinted area, the ink must also be located anywhere along perforations or die-cuts. Lexmark printers are designed to operate in a temperature range of jams. For pressure-sensitive materials such as it in .). If you are recommended. However,... should be ironed so the print material lies flat, reducing nesting of forms. Edges should stop 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) from peeling off the liner while in a jam. Back splits and pop-out windows are more likely to compensate for inadequate release strength of the perforation affects...
... however, be smooth and clean with no roll-over a preprinted area, the ink must also be located anywhere along perforations or die-cuts. Lexmark printers are designed to operate in a temperature range of jams. For pressure-sensitive materials such as it in .). If you are recommended. However,... should be ironed so the print material lies flat, reducing nesting of forms. Edges should stop 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) from peeling off the liner while in a jam. Back splits and pop-out windows are more likely to compensate for inadequate release strength of the perforation affects...
Network Scan Drivers
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... or Ubuntu Linux 6 Checking if the network scan driver is installed 6 Scanning using a network printer...6 Removing the network scan driver...6 Scanning...7 Scanning using applications...7 Scanning using XSane...7 Scanning using OpenOffice.org...7 Scanning using GIMP ...8 Scanning using a terminal window ...8 Scanning multiple pages...8 Scanning both sides of a page...10 Canceling a scan...11 Adjusting scan...
... or Ubuntu Linux 6 Checking if the network scan driver is installed 6 Scanning using a network printer...6 Removing the network scan driver...6 Scanning...7 Scanning using applications...7 Scanning using XSane...7 Scanning using OpenOffice.org...7 Scanning using GIMP ...8 Scanning using a terminal window ...8 Scanning multiple pages...8 Scanning both sides of a page...10 Canceling a scan...11 Adjusting scan...
Network Scan Drivers
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...the network scan driver 6 In Debian GNU/Linux or Linspire Linux Open a terminal window, and then type dpkg -r lexmark-network-scan. Scanning using a network printer 1 To use the network scan driver, open a terminal window, and then type dpkg -i network-scan-linux-glibc2-x86.deb. Removing the ... Linpus Linux, SUSE Linux, Linux openSUSE, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or Red Flag Linux Open a terminal window, and then type rpm -e lexmark-network-scan. For more information, see the printer User's Guide. c Select the Linux distribution running on Debian GNU/Linux or Ubuntu Linux 1 Download the ...
...the network scan driver 6 In Debian GNU/Linux or Linspire Linux Open a terminal window, and then type dpkg -r lexmark-network-scan. Scanning using a network printer 1 To use the network scan driver, open a terminal window, and then type dpkg -i network-scan-linux-glibc2-x86.deb. Removing the ... Linpus Linux, SUSE Linux, Linux openSUSE, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or Red Flag Linux Open a terminal window, and then type rpm -e lexmark-network-scan. For more information, see the printer User's Guide. c Select the Linux distribution running on Debian GNU/Linux or Ubuntu Linux 1 Download the ...
Network Scan Drivers
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Scanning 7 Scanning using XSane 1 Open a terminal window, and then type xsane. Scanning For more information on the scanner glass. 6 From the printer control panel, select your scan job. Scanning using applications Scanning using OpenOffice.org Note: You may use Writer, ... panel, select your scan job. Press Enter. 2 From the "device detection" dialog, navigate to: Available devices > select your printer > OK 3 From the "Network:scanner" dialog, click Window > Show standard options. 4 If necessary, adjust other options, and then click OK. 4 From the application toolbar, do either of...
Scanning 7 Scanning using XSane 1 Open a terminal window, and then type xsane. Scanning For more information on the scanner glass. 6 From the printer control panel, select your scan job. Scanning using applications Scanning using OpenOffice.org Note: You may use Writer, ... panel, select your scan job. Press Enter. 2 From the "device detection" dialog, navigate to: Available devices > select your printer > OK 3 From the "Network:scanner" dialog, click Window > Show standard options. 4 If necessary, adjust other options, and then click OK. 4 From the application toolbar, do either of...
Network Scan Drivers
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...using GIMP GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) is the standard paint program for UNIX/Linux systems. It supports scanning by using a terminal window 1 Open a terminal window, and then type scanimage -d [device_name] > /tmp/scan.pnm. Press Enter. 2 If necessary, adjust the scan settings. 3 Place... your document in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) or on the scanner glass. 3 From the printer control panel, select your document in the Automatic ...
...using GIMP GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) is the standard paint program for UNIX/Linux systems. It supports scanning by using a terminal window 1 Open a terminal window, and then type scanimage -d [device_name] > /tmp/scan.pnm. Press Enter. 2 If necessary, adjust the scan settings. 3 Place... your document in the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) or on the scanner glass. 3 From the printer control panel, select your document in the Automatic ...
Network Scan Drivers
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... Click Insert > Picture > Scan > Select Source. • Click Insert > Graphics > Scan > Select Source. 2 From the "Device Used" menu, select your printer. 3 From the "Options" area, click Image Settings > source. 4 From the "source" menu, select Multiple Pages. 5 Click OK. 6 From an OpenOffice.org... : Available devices > select your printer > OK 3 From the menu, select Multiple Pages. 4 Click Scan. 5 Place your document in the ADF or on the scanner glass. 6 From the printer control panel, select your scan job. Using scanadf 1 Open a terminal window, and then type scanadf --source="Multiple...
... Click Insert > Picture > Scan > Select Source. • Click Insert > Graphics > Scan > Select Source. 2 From the "Device Used" menu, select your printer. 3 From the "Options" area, click Image Settings > source. 4 From the "source" menu, select Multiple Pages. 5 Click OK. 6 From an OpenOffice.org... : Available devices > select your printer > OK 3 From the menu, select Multiple Pages. 4 Click Scan. 5 Place your document in the ADF or on the scanner glass. 6 From the printer control panel, select your scan job. Using scanadf 1 Open a terminal window, and then type scanadf --source="Multiple...
Network Scan Drivers
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... then type scanimage -b --scan-both -sides=yes -d [device_name]. Press Enter. 2 Place your document in the ADF. 3 From the printer control panel, select your scan job. Using scanadf 1 Open a terminal window, and then type scanadf --scan-both -sides=yes -d [device_name]. Using OpenOffice.org Note: You may use Writer, Calc, Impress, or Draw only...
... then type scanimage -b --scan-both -sides=yes -d [device_name]. Press Enter. 2 Place your document in the ADF. 3 From the printer control panel, select your scan job. Using scanadf 1 Open a terminal window, and then type scanadf --scan-both -sides=yes -d [device_name]. Using OpenOffice.org Note: You may use Writer, Calc, Impress, or Draw only...
Network Scan Drivers
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..., select your scan job. 11 Repeat step 8. Press Enter. 2 From the "device detection" dialog, navigate to: Available devices > select your printer > OK 3 From the menu, select Multiple Pages. 4 From the toolbar, click Window > Show standard options. 5 Select the Scan both -sides check box. 7 Click OK. 8 From the application toolbar, do one of...
..., select your scan job. 11 Repeat step 8. Press Enter. 2 From the "device detection" dialog, navigate to: Available devices > select your printer > OK 3 From the menu, select Multiple Pages. 4 From the toolbar, click Window > Show standard options. 5 Select the Scan both -sides check box. 7 Click OK. 8 From the application toolbar, do one of...
Network Scan Drivers
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... document in select models. To Select Select the document type. or scan-resolution Resolutions for all the printers are displayed as options. Perform a duplex scan. Click Window > Show advanced options. • Using OpenOffice.org Note: You may use Writer, Calc, Impress,... 3 From the "Network:scanner" main dialog, do either of the following to : Device Used > select your printer Navigate to access the scan options: • Using XSane 1 Open a terminal window, and then type xsane. Click Insert > Picture > Scan > Select Source. - Click Insert > Graphics > Scan ...
... document in select models. To Select Select the document type. or scan-resolution Resolutions for all the printers are displayed as options. Perform a duplex scan. Click Window > Show advanced options. • Using OpenOffice.org Note: You may use Writer, Calc, Impress,... 3 From the "Network:scanner" main dialog, do either of the following to : Device Used > select your printer Navigate to access the scan options: • Using XSane 1 Open a terminal window, and then type xsane. Click Insert > Picture > Scan > Select Source. - Click Insert > Graphics > Scan ...
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... in the scan driver configuration file, do the following: 1 Close XSane the application. 2 Open a terminal window, and then type rm -f ${HOME}/.sane/xsane/*.drc. To check, see the printer User's Guide. The settings are stored in the application. To Specify a color to remove Type color-dropout ...Select a color dropout quality Produce a mirror image of supported options. • Your printer may not support all these options. Setting default scan options All default scan options are reflected in the scan driver configuration file, /etc/...
... in the scan driver configuration file, do the following: 1 Close XSane the application. 2 Open a terminal window, and then type rm -f ${HOME}/.sane/xsane/*.drc. To check, see the printer User's Guide. The settings are stored in the application. To Specify a color to remove Type color-dropout ...Select a color dropout quality Produce a mirror image of supported options. • Your printer may not support all these options. Setting default scan options All default scan options are reflected in the scan driver configuration file, /etc/...
Network Scan Drivers
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...listed with the iptables command. If the IP addresses do not match, then do one the following: • Correct your operating system. Printer stops scanning or prints a "Profile scan failed" page DISABLE ANY FIREWALL APPLICATION To disable your firewall application, see the documentation that came... with your network interface card. 1 Open a terminal window, and then type hostname. For most Linux distributions, you need to the printer, then you can open specific ports with the IP address obtained in step 2. Troubleshooting Printer scans the page, but image is not displayed on the ...
...listed with the iptables command. If the IP addresses do not match, then do one the following: • Correct your operating system. Printer stops scanning or prints a "Profile scan failed" page DISABLE ANY FIREWALL APPLICATION To disable your firewall application, see the documentation that came... with your network interface card. 1 Open a terminal window, and then type hostname. For most Linux distributions, you need to the printer, then you can open specific ports with the IP address obtained in step 2. Troubleshooting Printer scans the page, but image is not displayed on the ...
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Troubleshooting 20 • For some SANE installations, you are running Linpus Linux, upgrade XSane to set the LD_LIBRARY_PATH: 1 Open a terminal window, and then type export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/usr/lib. 2 Press Enter. Note: If you may need to version 0.90 or higher so it will work correctly with non-English languages. XSane displays garbage characters Run XSane version 0.90 or higher, which supports more languages than its earlier versions.
Troubleshooting 20 • For some SANE installations, you are running Linpus Linux, upgrade XSane to set the LD_LIBRARY_PATH: 1 Open a terminal window, and then type export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/usr/lib. 2 Press Enter. Note: If you may need to version 0.90 or higher so it will work correctly with non-English languages. XSane displays garbage characters Run XSane version 0.90 or higher, which supports more languages than its earlier versions.
Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems
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...running the application as a "root" user. Print Drivers Setup There are using the command line. • /usr/local/lexmark/setup.lexprint • /opt/lexmark/setup.lexprint • /usr/lpp/lexprint/setup.lexprint Note: For more information about administrative groups, see "Changing an administrative...set the administrative group name. Paper Size You can set from the command line. Performing tasks Opening the printer driver The printer driver is available from a Windows menu item, or from the list. This lets administrators start the program in administrative mode by typing: #...
...running the application as a "root" user. Print Drivers Setup There are using the command line. • /usr/local/lexmark/setup.lexprint • /opt/lexmark/setup.lexprint • /usr/lpp/lexprint/setup.lexprint Note: For more information about administrative groups, see "Changing an administrative...set the administrative group name. Paper Size You can set from the command line. Performing tasks Opening the printer driver The printer driver is available from a Windows menu item, or from the list. This lets administrators start the program in administrative mode by typing: #...
Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems
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...From the Available Print Queues column, select the print queues you want to add to the Select Print Queue column. 4 Click OK. You can create a printer group using the Group Manager tool. 1 Right-click a group name, and then select Group Manager. 2 From Available Print Queues, select the print queues... you want to remove the queue. Note: To remove a print queue from the main window onto a printer group or by using the Group Manager tool. Creating a printer group You can use the Group Manager tool to associate the queue with that class. Note: A class exists as...
...From the Available Print Queues column, select the print queues you want to add to the Select Print Queue column. 4 Click OK. You can create a printer group using the Group Manager tool. 1 Right-click a group name, and then select Group Manager. 2 From Available Print Queues, select the print queues... you want to remove the queue. Note: To remove a print queue from the main window onto a printer group or by using the Group Manager tool. Creating a printer group You can use the Group Manager tool to associate the queue with that class. Note: A class exists as...
