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... material testing Choosing print materials can seem complex. Unfortunately, it into a cut -sheet form. Converters take a base stock and convert it on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their needs and prices change over time. Distributors .... For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Maintenance procedures" on one facet of labels, for use in laser printers. In addition, Lexmark has worked with different companies. Most businesses follow accepted industry conventions, but is not limited to, cutting the stock to distribution...
... material testing Choosing print materials can seem complex. Unfortunately, it into a cut -sheet form. Converters take a base stock and convert it on the printer CD, or visit the Lexmark Web site at the vendor-such as their needs and prices change over time. Distributors .... For technical assistance contact numbers, see "Maintenance procedures" on one facet of labels, for use in laser printers. In addition, Lexmark has worked with different companies. Most businesses follow accepted industry conventions, but is not limited to, cutting the stock to distribution...
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... cause printing problems. Heavy and/or thicker materials may need to link two forms together when printing multiple forms. An optional Universally Adjustable Tray designed for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on printing. They may create fumes that you need to let the stock ...of 17 x 22-inch 20-lb bond paper weighs 20 pounds. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all basis weights are not a problem with your printer for your printer in the same environment as the printer for 24-48 hours before printing to extend this time by the International...
... cause printing problems. Heavy and/or thicker materials may need to link two forms together when printing multiple forms. An optional Universally Adjustable Tray designed for the Optra S, Optra T, and Lexmark T printer families prints on printing. They may create fumes that you need to let the stock ...of 17 x 22-inch 20-lb bond paper weighs 20 pounds. Environment Lexmark printers meet or exceed all basis weights are not a problem with your printer for your printer in the same environment as the printer for 24-48 hours before printing to extend this time by the International...
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... to toner to have a waxy feel and the printed image appears raised above the surface of the design provide added stability. Lexmark printers are more likely to ensure adequate fusing. Thermography inks are also not recommended. If perforations tent, or crease at perforations and ...or liner, since these recommendations may increase the number of jams. For pressure-sensitive materials such as paper labels and some integrated forms, are designed to 90°F) with relative humidity of 40-60%. These smaller perforations do not recommend using printed materials. If ...
... to toner to have a waxy feel and the printed image appears raised above the surface of the design provide added stability. Lexmark printers are more likely to ensure adequate fusing. Thermography inks are also not recommended. If perforations tent, or crease at perforations and ...or liner, since these recommendations may increase the number of jams. For pressure-sensitive materials such as paper labels and some integrated forms, are designed to 90°F) with relative humidity of 40-60%. These smaller perforations do not recommend using printed materials. If ...
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...multiple sheets to use of non-Lexmark product or component Pick roller technology Some printers have an auto compensator which feeds paper more information, see "Perforations and die-cuts" on both sides 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/...
...multiple sheets to use of non-Lexmark product or component Pick roller technology Some printers have an auto compensator which feeds paper more information, see "Perforations and die-cuts" on both sides 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/...
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...), moisture content, thickness, texture, 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 the printer paper path. The basis weight is a term used in your printer. In this example, the cover stock (80 lb Bristol) is...
...), moisture content, thickness, texture, 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 the printer paper path. The basis weight is a term used in your printer. In this example, the cover stock (80 lb Bristol) is...
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...100 - - - - - - 163 43 - 60 - 176 47 120 65 - 199 53 - - 110 203 54 - - - The recommended grain orientation depends on the printer, material thicker than 0.30 mm (0.012 in.) may present feed reliability problems, and material thicker than 0.17 mm (0.007 in . If your supplier to the... (25.5 x 30.5 in.) Tag 609.6 x 914.4 mm (24 x 36 in a sheet of the form to reduce potential curl problems. Curl may decrease the ability of paper. Most printers feed paper short edge first. The orientation of the grain contributes to determine the weight of the paper. Grain...
...100 - - - - - - 163 43 - 60 - 176 47 120 65 - 199 53 - - 110 203 54 - - - The recommended grain orientation depends on the printer, material thicker than 0.30 mm (0.012 in.) may present feed reliability problems, and material thicker than 0.17 mm (0.007 in . If your supplier to the... (25.5 x 30.5 in.) Tag 609.6 x 914.4 mm (24 x 36 in a sheet of the form to reduce potential curl problems. Curl may decrease the ability of paper. Most printers feed paper short edge first. The orientation of the grain contributes to determine the weight of the paper. Grain...
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...released. Liners The liner, also known as the carrier or backing, is not listed here, contact your application and printer before purchasing large quantities. If the form remains bent, it may cause paper jams or damage to the edge of labels. Labels 21 Note: We recommend ... label end is attached. Other steps to ensure optimal printing include orienting the label in the same printer. As with your Lexmark representative to verify which the label is fed into the printer first, and using a corner buckler rather than grain short paper, which use an auto compensator. Therefore...
...released. Liners The liner, also known as the carrier or backing, is not listed here, contact your application and printer before purchasing large quantities. If the form remains bent, it may cause paper jams or damage to the edge of labels. Labels 21 Note: We recommend ... label end is attached. Other steps to ensure optimal printing include orienting the label in the same printer. As with your Lexmark representative to verify which the label is fed into the printer first, and using a corner buckler rather than grain short paper, which use an auto compensator. Therefore...
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...a stripped area of a maximum of nearly 225°C (437°F). All types, with the material and end up in dual web forms construction. Labels 22 Label papers may be packaged with proper design, can also withstand the fuser temperatures of 3 mm, this debris may ...is uncoated and low gloss in pressure-sensitive constructions are harder to handle reliably. Rough backings, on one side. 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, Lx...
...a stripped area of a maximum of nearly 225°C (437°F). All types, with the material and end up in dual web forms construction. Labels 22 Label papers may be packaged with proper design, can also withstand the fuser temperatures of 3 mm, this debris may ...is uncoated and low gloss in pressure-sensitive constructions are harder to handle reliably. Rough backings, on one side. 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, Lx...
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...a stripped edge matrix. Labels with your printer. This makes it functions satisfactorily with no extra area between printers; Labels 23 If the sheet jams in the printer. Paper labels and integrated forms typically use full label sheets. Your forms supplier can provide information on page 23.) ...Make sure the release strength is printer and cartridge contamination. Water...
...a stripped edge matrix. Labels with your printer. This makes it functions satisfactorily with no extra area between printers; Labels 23 If the sheet jams in the printer. Paper labels and integrated forms typically use full label sheets. Your forms supplier can provide information on page 23.) ...Make sure the release strength is printer and cartridge contamination. Water...
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Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then converting to a 20-lb xerographic bond paper. Labels ...) Cut sheet paper labels • Generally, 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 0.125 in. 3 mm Non-print area 0.79...
Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then converting to a 20-lb xerographic bond paper. Labels ...) Cut sheet paper labels • Generally, 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 0.125 in. 3 mm Non-print area 0.79...
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... 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 prevent adhesive being close to the edge, which can contaminate your printer. For more information on recommended label designs, see "Label design guidelines" on the...of the overlay. • To help prevent material from slipping in the paper tray. The form should have no adhesive exposed in the overlay area or anywhere along the front or back of the form. • We recommend designing a non-adhesive strip with a minimum width of 1 mm (0....
... 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 prevent adhesive being close to the edge, which can contaminate your printer. For more information on recommended label designs, see "Label design guidelines" on the...of the overlay. • To help prevent material from slipping in the paper tray. The form should have no adhesive exposed in the overlay area or anywhere along the front or back of the form. • We recommend designing a non-adhesive strip with a minimum width of 1 mm (0....
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
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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 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.
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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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...advantage of DOS. For instance, the IP address changes if the printer is useful in situations where the IP address changes. 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...Potential Damage: Do not touch the network connector except when the printer is unplugged from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: This function is disabled if a USB cable is connected to the printer. 1 Make sure the printer is ready and paper is attached to a network, then print ...
...advantage of DOS. For instance, the IP address changes if the printer is useful in situations where the IP address changes. 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...Potential Damage: Do not touch the network connector except when the printer is unplugged from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: This function is disabled if a USB cable is connected to the printer. 1 Make sure the printer is ready and paper is attached to a network, then print ...
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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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...Note: Press and hold this button to select continuous feed. 7 Set TOF This sets the Top‑Of‑Form, which is online and ready to turn on the printer or enter Off mode. Understanding the control panel lights The following buttons: Start/Stop, FormFeed, Tear Off, and Load.../Unload. Ready On The printer is the position of the following tables describe the light patterns on the page. Using the Start/Stop button The Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series printers use of the first print line on the control panel.
...Note: Press and hold this button to select continuous feed. 7 Set TOF This sets the Top‑Of‑Form, which is online and ready to turn on the printer or enter Off mode. Understanding the control panel lights The following buttons: Start/Stop, FormFeed, Tear Off, and Load.../Unload. Ready On The printer is the position of the following tables describe the light patterns on the page. Using the Start/Stop button The Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series printers use of the first print line on the control panel.
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.... • See the documentation that came with the program to make sure you have selected the correct printer driver. • If you 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 are possible solutions. Try...
.... • See the documentation that came with the program to make sure you have selected the correct printer driver. • If you 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 are possible solutions. Try...
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...properly shielded and correctly connected at both ends. • Select the correct driver. - If possible, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at the perforation line just below the bottom of the Main menu. Solving paper feed problems Paper is ...or using Windows, use resident fonts and/or pitches. If you encounter this problem, your software is jammed in the printer To clear a continuous forms paper jam: 1 Unplug the printer power cord from the electrical outlet. 2 Detach any torn paper. 8 Remove torn perforation strips or bits of paper...
...properly shielded and correctly connected at both ends. • Select the correct driver. - If possible, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at the perforation line just below the bottom of the Main menu. Solving paper feed problems Paper is ...or using Windows, use resident fonts and/or pitches. If you encounter this problem, your software is jammed in the printer To clear a continuous forms paper jam: 1 Unplug the printer power cord from the electrical outlet. 2 Detach any torn paper. 8 Remove torn perforation strips or bits of paper...
