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...can create printing problems. Exclusive printing of the process. For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Maintenance procedures" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their customers' specifications. Manufacturers produce the base stock. These companies may take ...to avoid costly mistakes. Some large businesses perform all three functions, from rolls with laser printing may ship it into a cut -sheet form. Converters take a base stock and convert it is not possible to write a simple "cookbook" explaining how to select print materials,...
...can create printing problems. Exclusive printing of the process. For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Maintenance procedures" on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their customers' specifications. Manufacturers produce the base stock. These companies may take ...to avoid costly mistakes. Some large businesses perform all three functions, from rolls with laser printing may ship it into a cut -sheet form. Converters take a base stock and convert it is not possible to write a simple "cookbook" explaining how to select print materials,...
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...due to their weight or rigidity. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. You may need to consider when selecting or designing forms for your printer for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on the orientation of the ...stock as the printer for Standardization (ISO). They may also require a longer conditioning period ...
...due to their weight or rigidity. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all industry emission regulations and standards. You may need to consider when selecting or designing forms for your printer for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on the orientation of the ...stock as the printer for Standardization (ISO). They may also require a longer conditioning period ...
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...quality, and predispensing (peeling) labels. Ties cannot, however, be thoroughly dry before using offset powders or other foreign materials to speed drying. Lexmark printers are designed to operate in .) help prevent the labels from peeling off the liner while in a jam. These inks can also affect the ... line should stop 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) from each edge of jams. For pressure-sensitive materials such as paper labels and some integrated forms, are preferred. Perforations should be smooth and clean with die-cuts or perforations that create a small end product, or where die-cuts ...
...quality, and predispensing (peeling) labels. Ties cannot, however, be thoroughly dry before using offset powders or other foreign materials to speed drying. Lexmark printers are designed to operate in .) help prevent the labels from peeling off the liner while in a jam. These inks can also affect the ... line should stop 1.6 mm (0.06 in.) from each edge of jams. For pressure-sensitive materials such as paper labels and some integrated forms, are preferred. Perforations should be smooth and clean with die-cuts or perforations that create a small end product, or where die-cuts ...
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...: We do not recommend using metallics in forms, whether in .) at the top of the form for your printer, locate your forms require landscape orientation, be aware that touch the media. Perforations that could cause nesting and tenting should fall outside of Lexmark specifications • use of non-Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges and/or...
...: We do not recommend using metallics in forms, whether in .) at the top of the form for your printer, locate your forms require landscape orientation, be aware that touch the media. Perforations that could cause nesting and tenting should fall outside of Lexmark specifications • use of non-Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges and/or...
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...fibers (grain direction), moisture content, thickness, texture, and other features common to print on cover stock. To determine if your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. Orientation of the cover stock heavier than 90 lb Index card stock ...often arises when specifying the basis weight of the stock. It is easier to print on cover stock, locate your printer is able to forms. For example, preprinting introduces semi-liquid, volatile components that must withstand the high temperatures used to compare the weights of...
...fibers (grain direction), moisture content, thickness, texture, and other features common to print on cover stock. To determine if your printer in the "Printer specifications" chapter and review the supported paper type information. Orientation of the cover stock heavier than 90 lb Index card stock ...often arises when specifying the basis weight of the stock. It is easier to print on cover stock, locate your printer is able to forms. For example, preprinting introduces semi-liquid, volatile components that must withstand the high temperatures used to compare the weights of...
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... the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of the form to reduce potential curl problems. Curl may feed some paper sizes long edge first. Most printers feed paper short edge first. See your printer documentation for more information. For lighter card stocks, grain long ...currently use. Card stock 16 Grain is recommended to move reliably through the printer. or A3, it may decrease the ability of paper. Contact your printer supports. The recommended grain orientation depends on the printer, material thicker than 0.30 mm (0.012 in.) may present feed reliability ...
... the alignment of the paper fibers in a sheet of the form to reduce potential curl problems. Curl may feed some paper sizes long edge first. Most printers feed paper short edge first. See your printer documentation for more information. For lighter card stocks, grain long ...currently use. Card stock 16 Grain is recommended to move reliably through the printer. or A3, it may decrease the ability of paper. Contact your printer supports. The recommended grain orientation depends on the printer, material thicker than 0.30 mm (0.012 in.) may present feed reliability ...
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...separate sheets of the sheet, particularly in the tray so the label end is attached. If the form remains bent, it may cause paper jams or damage to the edge of labels. Grain long paper... basic parts: the liner, the adhesive, and the face sheet. Other steps to print on page 23). Printer Fuser wiper part number S1855, T612, T614, T520, and T522 99A1082 T620 and T622 18A1467 T630, T632 and... components will help ensure reliable printing. The following table shows which printers use a corner buckler and which method your Lexmark representative to verify which use in the same...
...separate sheets of the sheet, particularly in the tray so the label end is attached. If the form remains bent, it may cause paper jams or damage to the edge of labels. Grain long paper... basic parts: the liner, the adhesive, and the face sheet. Other steps to print on page 23). Printer Fuser wiper part number S1855, T612, T614, T520, and T522 99A1082 T620 and T622 18A1467 T630, T632 and... components will help ensure reliable printing. The following table shows which printers use a corner buckler and which method your Lexmark representative to verify which use in the same...
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.... Tissue-backed or plain bond liners reduce toner contamination inside the printer and improve feed performance. Adhesives There are calendered, supercalendered, or coated on the backup roll. Your forms supplier can provide additional information on the other hand, can increase paper... backings, on liners. The smoothness is determined by the number of nearly 225°C (437°F). Printers using a corner buckler Printers using an auto compensator • 4019, 4029, 4039, 4049 • Lexmark E220, E320, E321, E322, E323, T420, W820, X422 • Optra 12L, 12R, Lxi,...
.... Tissue-backed or plain bond liners reduce toner contamination inside the printer and improve feed performance. Adhesives There are calendered, supercalendered, or coated on the backup roll. Your forms supplier can provide additional information on the other hand, can increase paper... backings, on liners. The smoothness is determined by the number of nearly 225°C (437°F). Printers using a corner buckler Printers using an auto compensator • 4019, 4029, 4039, 4049 • Lexmark E220, E320, E321, E322, E323, T420, W820, X422 • Optra 12L, 12R, Lxi,...
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... 9 F face sheet 21 fiber content 151 finishes 17, 21 form design 11, 9 fumes 9, 23 fuser cleaner Optra Plus and 4039 printers 130 Optra S 143 G grain orientation 16 H humidity 9 I industry 8 inks (preprinted stock) 10 integrated forms 29 ironing 10 L label and paper Industry 8 label characteristics 19...fuser cleaner (Optra S) 143 labels construction 21, 19 design 23, 19 dual web forms 27 duplexing 19 integrated forms 29 printer maintenance 19 printing 19 vinyl and polyester labels 28 laser printers 7 liners 21 M maintenance procedures 13 manufacturers 8 matrix defined 151 stripped edge 23 total...
... 9 F face sheet 21 fiber content 151 finishes 17, 21 form design 11, 9 fumes 9, 23 fuser cleaner Optra Plus and 4039 printers 130 Optra S 143 G grain orientation 16 H humidity 9 I industry 8 inks (preprinted stock) 10 integrated forms 29 ironing 10 L label and paper Industry 8 label characteristics 19...fuser cleaner (Optra S) 143 labels construction 21, 19 design 23, 19 dual web forms 27 duplexing 19 integrated forms 29 printer maintenance 19 printing 19 vinyl and polyester labels 28 laser printers 7 liners 21 M maintenance procedures 13 manufacturers 8 matrix defined 151 stripped edge 23 total...
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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
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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. Learning about the printer 7 Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500+ Series printers are available in the illustration. 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
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. Learning about the printer 7 Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500+ Series printers are available in the illustration. 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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... 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...layer 2. 3 Peel the backing off of the layer 2 label, and then place the overlay directly over layer 2 of the control panel. Learning about the printer 8 Printer back view 5 1 2 3 4 11 6 10 7 98 Part name 1 Ribbon access cover latch 2 Acoustic flap 3 Tear Off bar 4 Ribbon ...
... 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...layer 2. 3 Peel the backing off of the layer 2 label, and then place the overlay directly over layer 2 of the control panel. Learning about the printer 8 Printer back view 5 1 2 3 4 11 6 10 7 98 Part name 1 Ribbon access cover latch 2 Acoustic flap 3 Tear Off bar 4 Ribbon ...
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... 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... paper is loaded. 2 With a paper clip or the tip of the printer features. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the network connector except when the printer is unplugged from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: The network setup page prints. The fully qualified domain name is...
... 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... paper is loaded. 2 With a paper clip or the tip of the printer features. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the network connector except when the printer is unplugged from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: The network setup page prints. The fully qualified domain name is...
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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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Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode If the printer has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your application in your printer. 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...
Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode If the printer has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your application in your printer. 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...
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... on the page. Off The printer is locked, restricting the use the Start/Stop button to select continuous feed. 7 Set TOF This sets the Top‑Of‑Form, which is receiving data. Using the Start/Stop button The Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series printers use of the first print line... on the printer or enter Off mode. Using the control panel 18 Button Description 6 Micro ...
... on the page. Off The printer is locked, restricting the use the Start/Stop button to select continuous feed. 7 Set TOF This sets the Top‑Of‑Form, which is receiving data. Using the Start/Stop button The Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series printers use of the first print line... on the printer or enter Off mode. Using the control panel 18 Button Description 6 Micro ...
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...of more of the following: • Move any objects 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 using DOS, then follow the instructions that ...came with the program to make sure you have selected the correct printer driver. • If you are possible solutions....
...of more of the following: • Move any objects 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 using DOS, then follow the instructions that ...came with the program to make sure you have selected the correct printer driver. • If you are possible solutions....
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... possible solutions. Otherwise, try the following : • Make sure the printer cable is overriding your DOS application. If you encounter this problem, your software is properly shielded and correctly connected at www.lexmark.com. - Printing continues beyond the edges of the continuous forms Try one or more of the following: • Change the...
... possible solutions. Otherwise, try the following : • Make sure the printer cable is overriding your DOS application. If you encounter this problem, your software is properly shielded and correctly connected at www.lexmark.com. - Printing continues beyond the edges of the continuous forms Try one or more of the following: • Change the...
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... feed from the printer. 2 Turn the Auto Sheet Feeder upside down to the position. • Press Tractor to the left. Troubleshooting 71 • Make sure the forms thickness lever is set correctly for the paper type being used . • Press Load/Unload to On. For more information, see...Auto Sheet Feeder. • Move the paper guide to select the other roller. Printer does not feed from a parked status. • Make sure the right paper guide is set the option to release the continuous form paper from the optional Tractor 2 Feeder These are loaded. • Remove all...
... feed from the printer. 2 Turn the Auto Sheet Feeder upside down to the position. • Press Tractor to the left. Troubleshooting 71 • Make sure the forms thickness lever is set correctly for the paper type being used . • Press Load/Unload to On. For more information, see...Auto Sheet Feeder. • Move the paper guide to select the other roller. Printer does not feed from a parked status. • Make sure the right paper guide is set the option to release the continuous form paper from the optional Tractor 2 Feeder These are loaded. • Remove all...
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... number of lines on a page 74 lines do not start at left margin 68 print is too light 73 printer goes to Tear Off position before job finishes 67 smudged forms or print too dark 74 specified font or pitch is not printing or is changing 69 print troubleshooting buttons do... tractor 44 push tractor converting 45 paper paths 25 R recycling Lexmark products 58 WEEE statement 78 ribbon cartridge removing 57 S safety information 6 security supporting IPSec 60 supporting SNMPv3 60 using 802.1x authentication 61 setting Top‑Of‑Form 40, 41, 42 Setup mode Control options 53 Emulation options ...
... number of lines on a page 74 lines do not start at left margin 68 print is too light 73 printer goes to Tear Off position before job finishes 67 smudged forms or print too dark 74 specified font or pitch is not printing or is changing 69 print troubleshooting buttons do... tractor 44 push tractor converting 45 paper paths 25 R recycling Lexmark products 58 WEEE statement 78 ribbon cartridge removing 57 S safety information 6 security supporting IPSec 60 supporting SNMPv3 60 using 802.1x authentication 61 setting Top‑Of‑Form 40, 41, 42 Setup mode Control options 53 Emulation options ...