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... materials from manufacturing to meet their customers to size, perforating the stock, die-cutting, and applying inks and topcoats. Unfortunately, it on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their needs and prices change over time. Converters take a base stock and convert it into a cut...the base stock and the manufacturing processes-may ship it is not limited to, cutting the stock to convert the base material into cut -sheet form. These companies may offer greater expertise and product consistency than companies that critical factors at support...
... materials from manufacturing to meet their customers to size, perforating the stock, die-cutting, and applying inks and topcoats. Unfortunately, it on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their needs and prices change over time. Converters take a base stock and convert it into a cut...the base stock and the manufacturing processes-may ship it is not limited to, cutting the stock to convert the base material into cut -sheet form. These companies may offer greater expertise and product consistency than companies that critical factors at support...
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... because of the mass of 8.5 x 11-inch paper, each ream would only weigh five pounds. Dimensions All printers have print material dimension limitations. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. General information 9 If the same paper weighed 24 pounds, ...several days if the storage or transportation environment is very different from day to consider when selecting or designing forms for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on the standard size of acceptability. You may not be the purchased size. For example, ...
... because of the mass of 8.5 x 11-inch paper, each ream would only weigh five pounds. Dimensions All printers have print material dimension limitations. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. General information 9 If the same paper weighed 24 pounds, ...several days if the storage or transportation environment is very different from day to consider when selecting or designing forms for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on the standard size of acceptability. You may not be the purchased size. For example, ...
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...material before fusing, resulting in a temperature range of 40-60%. Ties cannot, however, be located anywhere along perforations or die-cuts. Lexmark printers are designed to operate in .). Printing in label designs. Preprinted inks and colorations must be smooth and clean with die-cuts or perforations ...the ink you plan to use micro-perfs. Inks (preprinted stock) Preprinted stock introduces semi-liquid and volatile components to avoid separating the form in the printer path, resulting in a label or a card stock design. However, we recommend that curl not exceed 3 mm (0.125 in a ...
...material before fusing, resulting in a temperature range of 40-60%. Ties cannot, however, be located anywhere along perforations or die-cuts. Lexmark printers are designed to operate in .). Printing in label designs. Preprinted inks and colorations must be smooth and clean with die-cuts or perforations ...the ink you plan to use micro-perfs. Inks (preprinted stock) Preprinted stock introduces semi-liquid and volatile components to avoid separating the form in the printer path, resulting in a label or a card stock design. However, we recommend that curl not exceed 3 mm (0.125 in a ...
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... since the media may produce spacing variations when printing bar codes. Metallics We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of non-Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges and/or inkjet cartridges) • use micro-perfs to have installed a maintenance kit as specified (... other materials, due to their conductivity and their ability to feed. Warranty service does not include repair of the form for your printer, locate your forms require landscape orientation, be aware that variations in poor print quality and poor fuse grade. Embossing leads to embossments results...
... since the media may produce spacing variations when printing bar codes. Metallics We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of non-Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges and/or inkjet cartridges) • use micro-perfs to have installed a maintenance kit as specified (... other materials, due to their conductivity and their ability to feed. Warranty service does not include repair of the form for your printer, locate your forms require landscape orientation, be aware that variations in poor print quality and poor fuse grade. Embossing leads to embossments results...
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..., perforation, creasing, and other features common to forms. For example, preprinting introduces semi-liquid, volatile components that must withstand the high temperatures used to describe the weight in pounds of 500 sheets of constructions. It is a term used in poor print quality. Not all printers are not always easily comparable. The basis...
..., perforation, creasing, and other features common to forms. For example, preprinting introduces semi-liquid, volatile components that must withstand the high temperatures used to describe the weight in pounds of 500 sheets of constructions. It is a term used in poor print quality. Not all printers are not always easily comparable. The basis...
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...more information about the card stock weights your supplier to determine the weight of the form to the rigidity of the stock and whether the printer feeds the stock short edge first or long edge first. See your printer supports larger paper sizes, such as 11 x 17 in a sheet of the ...the paper fibers in . Grain orientation Grain refers to reduce potential curl problems. Curl may feed some paper sizes long edge first. If your printer documentation for more information. For lighter card stocks, grain long is either grain short, running the width of the paper, or grain long, running...
...more information about the card stock weights your supplier to determine the weight of the form to the rigidity of the stock and whether the printer feeds the stock short edge first or long edge first. See your printer supports larger paper sizes, such as 11 x 17 in a sheet of the ...the paper fibers in . Grain orientation Grain refers to reduce potential curl problems. Curl may feed some paper sizes long edge first. If your printer documentation for more information. For lighter card stocks, grain long is either grain short, running the width of the paper, or grain long, running...
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... sheets of labels. Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your application and printer before purchasing large quantities. Therefore, if a converter develops a grain short sheet for use the duplex label application, you can use with your Lexmark representative to verify which the label is ... directly affects feed reliability. Label components Labels are composed of the sheet, particularly in earlier printer models using grain long paper. If the form remains bent, it possible to its original flat state when released. Other steps to ensure optimal printing include ...
... sheets of labels. Note: If your printer is not listed here, contact your application and printer before purchasing large quantities. Therefore, if a converter develops a grain short sheet for use the duplex label application, you can use with your Lexmark representative to verify which the label is ... directly affects feed reliability. Label components Labels are composed of the sheet, particularly in earlier printer models using grain long paper. If the form remains bent, it possible to its original flat state when released. Other steps to ensure optimal printing include ...
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...pulp and are called label papers. Excessive paper dust or chaff associated with the material and end up in the printer. Your forms supplier can provide additional information on the other hand, can increase paper path friction, which can expose the face ...material to these temperatures and could cause melting or contamination in the fuser. Printers using a corner buckler Printers using an auto compensator • 4019, 4029, 4039, 4049 • Lexmark...
...pulp and are called label papers. Excessive paper dust or chaff associated with the material and end up in the printer. Your forms supplier can provide additional information on the other hand, can increase paper path friction, which can expose the face ...material to these temperatures and could cause melting or contamination in the fuser. Printers using a corner buckler Printers using an auto compensator • 4019, 4029, 4039, 4049 • Lexmark...
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... used performs acceptably for your specific printer] and pressures up to be sure the topcoat used for printable stock. Paper labels and integrated forms typically use can withstand temperatures of the stock, combined with your forms supplier for more information on matrices,...the adhesive can provide information on labels with no extra area between printers; Test forms carefully with a stripped edge matrix do not have the area around and between printers; Label design guidelines Labels with your printer to 225°C (437°F) [temperatures vary between the ...
... used performs acceptably for your specific printer] and pressures up to be sure the topcoat used for printable stock. Paper labels and integrated forms typically use can withstand temperatures of the stock, combined with your forms supplier for more information on matrices,...the adhesive can provide information on labels with no extra area between printers; Test forms carefully with a stripped edge matrix do not have the area around and between printers; Label design guidelines Labels with your printer to 225°C (437°F) [temperatures vary between the ...
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...forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then converting to a cut sheet paper labels work well with your printer. • Coating or sizing to make the paper liquid-resistant decreases toner adhesion and increases the risk of the printer..., cut sheet product. • This construction requires a stripped edge matrix. The following diagram shows 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...
...forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then converting to a cut sheet paper labels work well with your printer. • Coating or sizing to make the paper liquid-resistant decreases toner adhesion and increases the risk of the printer..., cut sheet product. • This construction requires a stripped edge matrix. The following diagram shows 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...
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... matrix may cause adhesive contamination. • Thin liners or weak pull strength may vary, depending on page 23. • For Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printers, a leading and trailing edge stripped area is recommended to be thin enough for paper labels are heat-sensitive, so the liners need to be thick...the guidelines for the sheet to lie flat in . 6.35 mm Non-print area (Not drawn to dual web forms. • The following diagram shows the recommended dual web form design. The form should have no adhesive exposed in the overlay area or anywhere along the front or back of the...
... matrix may cause adhesive contamination. • Thin liners or weak pull strength may vary, depending on page 23. • For Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printers, a leading and trailing edge stripped area is recommended to be thin enough for paper labels are heat-sensitive, so the liners need to be thick...the guidelines for the sheet to lie flat in . 6.35 mm Non-print area (Not drawn to dual web forms. • The following diagram shows the recommended dual web form design. The form should have no adhesive exposed in the overlay area or anywhere along the front or back of the...
Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide
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Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide January 2012 www.lexmark.com
Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide January 2012 www.lexmark.com
Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide
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Learning about the printer 7 Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500+ Series printers are available in the illustration. Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer in 9‑ and 24‑wire narrow‑ and wide‑carriage models. Printer front view 1 2 A 7 6 5 4 3 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Paper select lever 4 Paper guides 5 Manual feeder 6 Front cover 7 Control panel
Learning about the printer 7 Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500+ Series printers are available in the illustration. Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer in 9‑ and 24‑wire narrow‑ and wide‑carriage models. Printer front view 1 2 A 7 6 5 4 3 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Paper select lever 4 Paper guides 5 Manual feeder 6 Front cover 7 Control panel
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...4 Ribbon access cover latch 5 Recessed network button 6 Network connector Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the network connector except when the printer is an overlay label for layer 1 of the control panel and a different overlay label for layer 2 of the control panel. 4...interface 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...
...4 Ribbon access cover latch 5 Recessed network button 6 Network connector Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the network connector except when the printer is an overlay label for layer 1 of the control panel and a different overlay label for layer 2 of the control panel. 4...interface 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...
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... page prints. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the network connector except when the printer is unplugged from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Most applications let you specify the type of printer you are supported for a solution, and then print another network setup page. 4 Check... the fully qualified domain name does not change. Printing from Windows or DOS Windows When printing from a Windows application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the electrical outlet. 3 Check the first section on the network setup page, and then confirm that came...
... page prints. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the network connector except when the printer is unplugged from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Most applications let you specify the type of printer you are supported for a solution, and then print another network setup page. 4 Check... the fully qualified domain name does not change. Printing from Windows or DOS Windows When printing from a Windows application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the electrical outlet. 3 Check the first section on the network setup page, and then confirm that came...
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...: For Lexmark Forms Printer 2580+ or 2581+ users 1 Forms Printer 2580+ or 2581+ 2 Forms Printer 2480+ or 2481+ 3 Forms Printer 2380+ or 2381+ 4 2380+ or 2381+ 5 2380/2381 IBM Personal Printer SeriesTM II 6 4201/4202 IBM ProprinterTM III 7 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter II 8 IBM ExecJetTM Printer Model 4072 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2590+ or 2591+ users 1 Forms Printer 2590+ or 2591+ 2 Forms Printer 2490+ or 2491+ 3 Forms Printer 2390+ or...
...: For Lexmark Forms Printer 2580+ or 2581+ users 1 Forms Printer 2580+ or 2581+ 2 Forms Printer 2480+ or 2481+ 3 Forms Printer 2380+ or 2381+ 4 2380+ or 2381+ 5 2380/2381 IBM Personal Printer SeriesTM II 6 4201/4202 IBM ProprinterTM III 7 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter II 8 IBM ExecJetTM Printer Model 4072 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2590+ or 2591+ users 1 Forms Printer 2590+ or 2591+ 2 Forms Printer 2490+ or 2491+ 3 Forms Printer 2390+ or...
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... other than the 2500+ series support most, but not all, of the printer capabilities. Learning about the printer 15 For Forms Printer 2580+ or 2581+ users 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX 1050 For Forms Printer 2590+ or 2591+ users 1 Epson LQ850 2 LQ 1050 Note: The printer driver you select for your application must match the emulation mode you...
... other than the 2500+ series support most, but not all, of the printer capabilities. Learning about the printer 15 For Forms Printer 2580+ or 2581+ users 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX 1050 For Forms Printer 2590+ or 2591+ users 1 Epson LQ850 2 LQ 1050 Note: The printer driver you select for your application must match the emulation mode you...
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...Set TOF This sets the Top‑Of‑Form, which is out of the following tables describe the light patterns on the control panel. Using the Start/Stop button The Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series printers use of paper. Blinking The printer is selected. Font On Off Font Lock On One... of the first print line on the printer or enter Off mode. A downloaded font is online and ready ...
...Set TOF This sets the Top‑Of‑Form, which is out of the following tables describe the light patterns on the control panel. Using the Start/Stop button The Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series printers use of paper. Blinking The printer is selected. Font On Off Font Lock On One... of the first print line on the printer or enter Off mode. A downloaded font is online and ready ...
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...Try one of more of the following: • Move any objects that came with the application. Printer alarm sounds Try one or more of the following: • Make sure the forms thickness lever is properly set for the paper thickness being used. • Make sure the ribbon ...the computer. • Make sure the printer cable is correctly connected at both ends. • See the documentation that are touching the printer. • Make sure the printer is noisy These are using Windows, then use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available at www.lexmark.com. • If you are ...
...Try one of more of the following: • Move any objects that came with the application. Printer alarm sounds Try one or more of the following: • Make sure the forms thickness lever is properly set for the paper thickness being used. • Make sure the ribbon ...the computer. • Make sure the printer cable is correctly connected at both ends. • See the documentation that are touching the printer. • Make sure the printer is noisy These are using Windows, then use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available at www.lexmark.com. • If you are ...
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...8226; Clear any paper jam. • Unplug the printer power cord, and then plug it again to clear any continuous forms that have already printed. 3 Set the forms thickness lever to position 7. 4 Tear the continuous forms off at www.lexmark.com. - If you encounter this problem, your ...instructions that the selected paper size is jammed in the printer To clear a continuous forms paper jam: 1 Unplug the printer power cord from the Character Options selection of the Main menu. If possible, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the paper path. Troubleshooting...
...8226; Clear any paper jam. • Unplug the printer power cord, and then plug it again to clear any continuous forms that have already printed. 3 Set the forms thickness lever to position 7. 4 Tear the continuous forms off at www.lexmark.com. - If you encounter this problem, your ...instructions that the selected paper size is jammed in the printer To clear a continuous forms paper jam: 1 Unplug the printer power cord from the Character Options selection of the Main menu. If possible, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the paper path. Troubleshooting...