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... Top-of-Form...31 Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in push mode 31 Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in pull mode 32 Setting Top-Of-Form for a cut form or an envelope ...32 Setting Top-Of-Form in a macro ...33 Paper and specialty media guide 34 Paper types and sizes supported by the printer...34 Changing...
... Top-of-Form...31 Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in push mode 31 Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in pull mode 32 Setting Top-Of-Form for a cut form or an envelope ...32 Setting Top-Of-Form in a macro ...33 Paper and specialty media guide 34 Paper types and sizes supported by the printer...34 Changing...
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... 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 Off, Font, Setup, Pitch, Macro, and paper movement functions. Learning about the printer 7 Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Character spacing Prints in 10, 12, 15, 17, and 20 cpi, as Note: Fast Draft supports...
... 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 Off, Font, Setup, Pitch, Macro, and paper movement functions. Learning about the printer 7 Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Character spacing Prints in 10, 12, 15, 17, and 20 cpi, as Note: Fast Draft supports...
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... is standard on the 9-wire printer and 2580/2581 printer models. Learning about the printer 9 Feature/function Software compatibility Interface connection All models • Compatible with all computers with the M320 turbo), which is optional for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models. The internal serial interface... (RS-232) is standard on the 2580n/2581n and 2590n/2591n models. Allows the printer to work with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation • Compatible with...
... is standard on the 9-wire printer and 2580/2581 printer models. Learning about the printer 9 Feature/function Software compatibility Interface connection All models • Compatible with all computers with the M320 turbo), which is optional for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models. The internal serial interface... (RS-232) is standard on the 2580n/2581n and 2590n/2591n models. Allows the printer to work with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation • Compatible with...
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...advance the paper 5 micro movements, and then go into continuous feed. 2 Macro To support different styles of pre-printed forms, selects between Tear Off and Top-Of-Form Communicates the on/off status of printer operation. Button 6 Tear Off 7 Start/Stop Function Alternates the paper between four document...character pitch to: 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, or proportional spacing Notes: • On 2590/2591 models, you change the default values and modes of the printer 1 7 1 2 3 4 2 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro Micro Setup Pitch 10 20 12 24 3 6 15 ...
...advance the paper 5 micro movements, and then go into continuous feed. 2 Macro To support different styles of pre-printed forms, selects between Tear Off and Top-Of-Form Communicates the on/off status of printer operation. Button 6 Tear Off 7 Start/Stop Function Alternates the paper between four document...character pitch to: 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, or proportional spacing Notes: • On 2590/2591 models, you change the default values and modes of the printer 1 7 1 2 3 4 2 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro Micro Setup Pitch 10 20 12 24 3 6 15 ...
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...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 in.). Paper and specialty media guide 34 Width Paper types Single Multiple part Envelopes Cut Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) ... in.) (9.5 in.) * When the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or the Tractor 2 Feeder is installed, the cut form maximum width is 0.36 mm (0.015 in.). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 215 mm (8.5 in .) Note: For 2580/2581 printers, the maximum thickness of 75-90 g/m2 (20-24 lb).
...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 in.). Paper and specialty media guide 34 Width Paper types Single Multiple part Envelopes Cut Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) ... in.) (9.5 in.) * When the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or the Tractor 2 Feeder is installed, the cut form maximum width is 0.36 mm (0.015 in.). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 215 mm (8.5 in .) Note: For 2580/2581 printers, the maximum thickness of 75-90 g/m2 (20-24 lb).
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... off. 2 Make sure paper is the most convenient way to load continuous forms, and allows you to change the tractor unit position. It then functions as a pull tractor and supports front and bottom paper loading. Push tractor position The printer comes with the tractor unit installed in the push tractor position, at the...
... off. 2 Make sure paper is the most convenient way to load continuous forms, and allows you to change the tractor unit position. It then functions as a pull tractor and supports front and bottom paper loading. Push tractor position The printer comes with the tractor unit installed in the push tractor position, at the...
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... level. • Disabled-The printer prints at www.lexmark.com/publications. Note: Disabled is the factory default setting. For more information, see the Technical Reference available on 2590/2591 models, lets you use the high-resolution 24-wire graphics commands. IBM mode Proprinter III, available only on page 39. Supported international character sets for...
... level. • Disabled-The printer prints at www.lexmark.com/publications. Note: Disabled is the factory default setting. For more information, see the Technical Reference available on 2590/2591 models, lets you use the high-resolution 24-wire graphics commands. IBM mode Proprinter III, available only on page 39. Supported international character sets for...
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... Main menu options...49 Forms Macro options...50 Data options ...51 Control options ...52 Emulation options...54 Interface options...54 Maintaining the printer 56 Ordering supplies...56 Removing the ribbon cartridge...56 Cleaning the printer...56 Recycling Lexmark products...57 Administrative support 58 Restoring the factory default settings...58 Supporting IPSec...59 Supporting SNMPv3...59 Using 802...
... Main menu options...49 Forms Macro options...50 Data options ...51 Control options ...52 Emulation options...54 Interface options...54 Maintaining the printer 56 Ordering supplies...56 Removing the ribbon cartridge...56 Cleaning the printer...56 Recycling Lexmark products...57 Administrative support 58 Restoring the factory default settings...58 Supporting IPSec...59 Supporting SNMPv3...59 Using 802...
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... or missing ...73 Forms are smudged or print is too dark ...73 Incorrect number of lines on , but does not print 66 Printer alarm sounds ...66 Printer goes to the right...printer...61 Testing the printer...61 Checking the printer status...62 Adjusting character (bidirectional) alignment 64 Solving printing problems...65 Printer test works, but the printer does not print when attached to the computer 65 Printer is noisy ...66 Printer... not work, except for Start/Stop, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload 67 Printer power switch is off 67 Left margin moves to the Tear Off position before the...
... or missing ...73 Forms are smudged or print is too dark ...73 Incorrect number of lines on , but does not print 66 Printer alarm sounds ...66 Printer goes to the right...printer...61 Testing the printer...61 Checking the printer status...62 Adjusting character (bidirectional) alignment 64 Solving printing problems...65 Printer test works, but the printer does not print when attached to the computer 65 Printer is noisy ...66 Printer... not work, except for Start/Stop, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload 67 Printer power switch is off 67 Left margin moves to the Tear Off position before the...
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... Graphics printing Note: This feature supports existing graphics programs. Resolution of up to 360 x 360 dpi Multiple‑part forms Prints original plus five copies (six‑part forms) Prints original plus three copies (four‑part forms) Prints in 10, 12, ...8226; Orator • Script Print styles Note: This feature is available through printer commands. Learning about the printer 9 Understanding the printer features and functions Printer features by model Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Multi‑speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) • 10 characters per...
... Graphics printing Note: This feature supports existing graphics programs. Resolution of up to 360 x 360 dpi Multiple‑part forms Prints original plus five copies (six‑part forms) Prints original plus three copies (four‑part forms) Prints in 10, 12, ...8226; Orator • Script Print styles Note: This feature is available through printer commands. Learning about the printer 9 Understanding the printer features and functions Printer features by model Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Multi‑speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) • 10 characters per...
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... Software compatibility Interface connection Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is optional for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models. All models These bar codes are standard. Printing a demonstration page The following steps... site at www.lexmark.com. • Compatible with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation • Compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation (with compatible interface connections Both parallel and USB interfaces are resident in the printer: • 3 of 9 • Codabar (NW‑7) •...
... Software compatibility Interface connection Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is optional for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models. All models These bar codes are standard. Printing a demonstration page The following steps... site at www.lexmark.com. • Compatible with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation • Compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation (with compatible interface connections Both parallel and USB interfaces are resident in the printer: • 3 of 9 • Codabar (NW‑7) •...
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...-Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is turned off. 3 Check the first section on and paper is moved; Consult a system support person for your level of the printer features. If the status is using so the application can take full...When printing from a Windows application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from 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. however, the Fully Qualified Domain Name does ...
...-Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is turned off. 3 Check the first section on and paper is moved; Consult a system support person for your level of the printer features. If the status is using so the application can take full...When printing from a Windows application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from 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. however, the Fully Qualified Domain Name does ...
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... support most , but not all , of the printer capabilities. Learning about the printer 14 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2580/2581 users: 1 Forms Printer 2580/2581 2 Forms Printer 2480/2481 plus 3 Forms Printer 2380/2381 plus 4 2380 plus/2381 plus 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 2590/2591 users: 1 Forms Printer 2590...
... support most , but not all , of the printer capabilities. Learning about the printer 14 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2580/2581 users: 1 Forms Printer 2580/2581 2 Forms Printer 2480/2481 plus 3 Forms Printer 2380/2381 plus 4 2380 plus/2381 plus 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 2590/2591 users: 1 Forms Printer 2590...
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... hold to : 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, or proportional spacing Notes: 6 Micro • On 2590/2591 models, you change the default values and modes of the printer 1 7 1 2 3 4 2 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro Micro Setup Pitch 10 20 12 24 3 6 15 P5 Lock ... 5 micro movements, and then go into continuous feed. 2 Macro To support different styles of pre‑printed forms, selects between Tear Off and Top‑Of‑Form Communicates the on/off status of printer operation. 4 Micro Feeds the paper downward in small incremental movements. Press ...
... hold to : 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, or proportional spacing Notes: 6 Micro • On 2590/2591 models, you change the default values and modes of the printer 1 7 1 2 3 4 2 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro Micro Setup Pitch 10 20 12 24 3 6 15 P5 Lock ... 5 micro movements, and then go into continuous feed. 2 Macro To support different styles of pre‑printed forms, selects between Tear Off and Top‑Of‑Form Communicates the on/off status of printer operation. 4 Micro Feeds the paper downward in small incremental movements. Press ...
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...75-90 g/m2 (20‑24 lb). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 0.36 mm (0.015 in .) for manual loading. Paper and specialty media guide 42 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 in.). Length Paper types Single Cut Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 559 mm (22.0 in...
...75-90 g/m2 (20‑24 lb). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 0.36 mm (0.015 in .) for manual loading. Paper and specialty media guide 42 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 in.). Length Paper types Single Cut Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 559 mm (22.0 in...
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... position The front tractor unit can be removed and installed at the front of the printer. It then functions as a pull tractor and supports front and bottom paper loading. Push tractor position The printer comes with the tractor unit installed in the push tractor position or the pull tractor ...position. Using the front push tractor is the most convenient way to load continuous forms, and allows you to...
... position The front tractor unit can be removed and installed at the front of the printer. It then functions as a pull tractor and supports front and bottom paper loading. Push tractor position The printer comes with the tractor unit installed in the push tractor position or the pull tractor ...position. Using the front push tractor is the most convenient way to load continuous forms, and allows you to...
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... mode to configure the printer according to your needs. For more information, see the Technical Reference available on 2590/2591 models, lets you select Italic Character Table or Epson Extended Graphic Character Table. AGM, available only on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Note: ...list items outline and explain the Interface options and settings you can use the high‑resolution 24‑wire graphics commands. Supported international character sets for Epson mode are similar to print in. Epson mode • Table Select lets you use with the ...
... mode to configure the printer according to your needs. For more information, see the Technical Reference available on 2590/2591 models, lets you select Italic Character Table or Epson Extended Graphic Character Table. AGM, available only on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Note: ...list items outline and explain the Interface options and settings you can use the high‑resolution 24‑wire graphics commands. Supported international character sets for Epson mode are similar to print in. Epson mode • Table Select lets you use with the ...
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...support 58 Administrative support Restoring the factory default settings Restoring the US factory default settings The factory default settings for Europe are : • Code pages: 437 • Character Set: 1 • Form length: 11 inches To restore the factory default settings: 1 Make sure the ribbon cartridge is installed and paper is loaded. 2 Turn the printer...: 858 • Character Set: 2 • Form length: 12 inches To restore the factory default settings: 1 Make sure the ribbon cartridge is installed and paper is loaded. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Open the ribbon access cover. 4...
...support 58 Administrative support Restoring the factory default settings Restoring the US factory default settings The factory default settings for Europe are : • Code pages: 437 • Character Set: 1 • Form length: 11 inches To restore the factory default settings: 1 Make sure the ribbon cartridge is installed and paper is loaded. 2 Turn the printer...: 858 • Character Set: 2 • Form length: 12 inches To restore the factory default settings: 1 Make sure the ribbon cartridge is installed and paper is loaded. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Open the ribbon access cover. 4...
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... the IP protocol to have its identifier in the Subject Alternate Name field of security. IPSec supports two types of the printer or print server to be set up between the printer and up to configure when only a few host computers on the network use , at the... • Authentication with a host, IPSec is installed. In the address bar, type the IP address of support: • No authentication and no encryption • Authentication and encryption Note: After a printer is the easiest way to five hosts, using the format: http://ip_address/. 2 Click Configuration. 3 Under Other...
... the IP protocol to have its identifier in the Subject Alternate Name field of security. IPSec supports two types of the printer or print server to be set up between the printer and up to configure when only a few host computers on the network use , at the... • Authentication with a host, IPSec is installed. In the address bar, type the IP address of support: • No authentication and no encryption • Authentication and encryption Note: After a printer is the easiest way to five hosts, using the format: http://ip_address/. 2 Click Configuration. 3 Under Other...
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... Certificate Management. In the address bar, type the IP address of the credentials: 1 Open a Web browser. Administrative support 60 Using 802.1x authentication 802.1x authentication allows the printer to be protected using the format: http://ip_address/. 2 Click Configuration. 3 Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports. 4... access. The AS allows network access to the Authentication Server (AS). Support for 802.1x requires the establishment of credentials. In the address bar, type the IP address of the printer or print server to be known to print servers presenting a valid set...
... Certificate Management. In the address bar, type the IP address of the credentials: 1 Open a Web browser. Administrative support 60 Using 802.1x authentication 802.1x authentication allows the printer to be protected using the format: http://ip_address/. 2 Click Configuration. 3 Under Other Settings, click Network/Ports. 4... access. The AS allows network access to the Authentication Server (AS). Support for 802.1x requires the establishment of credentials. In the address bar, type the IP address of the printer or print server to be known to print servers presenting a valid set...