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... Printer features by model Feature/function Multi-speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) • 10 characters per inch (cpi) • 12 cpi Draft Courier Gothic 2580/2581 • 440 characters per second (cps) • 520 cps 309 cps 77 cps (Near-Letter-Quality mode) 2590/2591 • 410 cps • 520 cps...
... Printer features by model Feature/function Multi-speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) • 10 characters per inch (cpi) • 12 cpi Draft Courier Gothic 2580/2581 • 440 characters per second (cps) • 520 cps 309 cps 77 cps (Near-Letter-Quality mode) 2590/2591 • 410 cps • 520 cps...
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...by your program • Pitch lock is deactivated when you turn the printer off unless it is available through printer commands. Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Character spacing Prints in 10, 12, 15, 17, and 20 cpi, as Note: Fast Draft supports only 10, 12,... Italics • Overscore • Subscript • Superscript • Underline • Shading • Outline Graphics printing Resolution of up to 144 x 240 dots per Resolution of up to 360 x 360 dpi Note: This feature supports existing square inch (dpi) graphics programs. Multiple-part forms Prints original plus five...
...by your program • Pitch lock is deactivated when you turn the printer off unless it is available through printer commands. Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Character spacing Prints in 10, 12, 15, 17, and 20 cpi, as Note: Fast Draft supports only 10, 12,... Italics • Overscore • Subscript • Superscript • Underline • Shading • Outline Graphics printing Resolution of up to 144 x 240 dots per Resolution of up to 360 x 360 dpi Note: This feature supports existing square inch (dpi) graphics programs. Multiple-part forms Prints original plus five...
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The internal serial interface (RS-232) 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... standard on the 2580n/2581n and 2590n/2591n models. The Network option is optional for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models. Allows the printer to work with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation • Compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation...
The internal serial interface (RS-232) 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... standard on the 2580n/2581n and 2590n/2591n models. The Network option is optional for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models. Allows the printer to work with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation • Compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation...
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Loading paper 15 Forms thickness for 2580/2581 Paper type Single forms (cut or continuous) Paper thickness Thin Normal Thick Paper weight 56 g/m2 (15 lb) 65 g/m2 (16 lb) 68 g/m2 (18 ...
Loading paper 15 Forms thickness for 2580/2581 Paper type Single forms (cut or continuous) Paper thickness Thin Normal Thick Paper weight 56 g/m2 (15 lb) 65 g/m2 (16 lb) 68 g/m2 (18 ...
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....) 63 mm (2.5 in.) to 241 mm 63 mm (2.5 in.) to See the following note. 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) 0.114 mm (0.0045 in.) Note: For 2580/2581 printers, the maximum thickness of 75-90 g/m2 (20-24 lb). Paper and specialty media guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printer The...
....) 63 mm (2.5 in.) to 241 mm 63 mm (2.5 in.) to See the following note. 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) 0.114 mm (0.0045 in.) Note: For 2580/2581 printers, the maximum thickness of 75-90 g/m2 (20-24 lb). Paper and specialty media guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printer The...
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...2590/2591 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion of the receive buffer for 850 to allow older programs access to NLQ II (available for 2580/2581 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion of the receive buffer for each line feed code received. • Off-A CR does not occur when... Off-The zero (0) prints without a slash down the middle. Buffer • Minimum-Sets the receive buffer size to zero • Maximum-For 2580/2581 models, sets the receive buffer size to 64KB or 480KB, depending on whether Download is enabled Note: Maximum is the factory default setting. Code Page...
...2590/2591 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion of the receive buffer for 850 to allow older programs access to NLQ II (available for 2580/2581 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion of the receive buffer for each line feed code received. • Off-A CR does not occur when... Off-The zero (0) prints without a slash down the middle. Buffer • Minimum-Sets the receive buffer size to zero • Maximum-For 2580/2581 models, sets the receive buffer size to 64KB or 480KB, depending on whether Download is enabled Note: Maximum is the factory default setting. Code Page...
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... Denmark, Sweden, Italy, and Spain I. Quiet • Enabled-The printer prints at a quieter noise level. • Disabled-The printer prints at www.lexmark.com/publications. Note: Printing speed slows in . Emulation options Note: Enter Setup mode to configure the printer according to those used by Epson FX850/FX... 1050: Japan, Norway, Denmark II, Korea (2580/2581 models only), Spain II, Latin America, and Legal. OKI mode OKI mode lets you select Italic Character Table or Epson Extended Graphic Character ...
... Denmark, Sweden, Italy, and Spain I. Quiet • Enabled-The printer prints at a quieter noise level. • Disabled-The printer prints at www.lexmark.com/publications. Note: Printing speed slows in . Emulation options Note: Enter Setup mode to configure the printer according to those used by Epson FX850/FX... 1050: Japan, Norway, Denmark II, Korea (2580/2581 models only), Spain II, Latin America, and Legal. OKI mode OKI mode lets you select Italic Character Table or Epson Extended Graphic Character ...
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...Superscript • Underline • Shading • Outline Graphics printing Note: This feature supports existing graphics programs. Resolution of up to 144 x 240 dots per second (cps) • 520 cps • 410 cps • 520 cps Draft 309 cps 274 cps Courier Gothic 77 cps (Near‑...only 10, 12, and 15 pitch. 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 inch (cpi) • 12 cpi • 440 ...
...Superscript • Underline • Shading • Outline Graphics printing Note: This feature supports existing graphics programs. Resolution of up to 144 x 240 dots per second (cps) • 520 cps • 410 cps • 520 cps Draft 309 cps 274 cps Courier Gothic 77 cps (Near‑...only 10, 12, and 15 pitch. 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 inch (cpi) • 12 cpi • 440 ...
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...Power light comes on solid, the Paper Out light is blinking, and the current default font light is optional for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models. Learning about the printer 11 Feature/function Bar code function Software compatibility Interface connection Warning-Potential Damage: Do ...Reference available on . All models These bar codes are standard. Allows the printer to position 1. 2 Turn the printer on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. • Compatible with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation • Compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation (with ...
...Power light comes on solid, the Paper Out light is blinking, and the current default font light is optional for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models. Learning about the printer 11 Feature/function Bar code function Software compatibility Interface connection Warning-Potential Damage: Do ...Reference available on . All models These bar codes are standard. Allows the printer to position 1. 2 Turn the printer on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. • Compatible with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation • Compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation (with ...
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... the 2500 series support most , but not all , of the printer capabilities. For Forms Printer 2580/2581 users: 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX 1050 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...
... the 2500 series support most , but not all , of the printer capabilities. For Forms Printer 2580/2581 users: 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX 1050 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...
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... 1 1 or 2 2 2 or 3 3 or 4 4 or 5 5 or 6 5, 6, or 7 4, 5, or 6 • Print quality depends on the multiple‑paper quality and the operating environment. Forms thickness for 2580/2581 Paper type Paper thickness Single forms (cut or continuous) Thin 56 g/m2 (15 lb) 1 65 g/m2 (16 lb) Normal 68 g/m2 (18 lb) 75 g/m2...
... 1 1 or 2 2 2 or 3 3 or 4 4 or 5 5 or 6 5, 6, or 7 4, 5, or 6 • Print quality depends on the multiple‑paper quality and the operating environment. Forms thickness for 2580/2581 Paper type Paper thickness Single forms (cut or continuous) Thin 56 g/m2 (15 lb) 1 65 g/m2 (16 lb) Normal 68 g/m2 (18 lb) 75 g/m2...
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... Multiple part Envelopes Cut Forms 0.058 mm (0.0023 in.) to 0.114 mm (0.0045 in.) See the following note. 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) Note: For 2580/2581 printers, the maximum thickness of 75-90 g/m2 (20‑24 lb). Paper and specialty media guide 42 Paper and specialty media guide Paper types...
... Multiple part Envelopes Cut Forms 0.058 mm (0.0023 in.) to 0.114 mm (0.0045 in.) See the following note. 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) Note: For 2580/2581 printers, the maximum thickness of 75-90 g/m2 (20‑24 lb). Paper and specialty media guide 42 Paper and specialty media guide Paper types...
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...; Eject by pressing FormFeed. Off-You can use with the printer: Buffer • Minimum-Sets the receive buffer size to zero • Maximum-For 2580/2581 models, sets the receive buffer size to 64KB or 480KB, depending on whether NLQ II (Near Letter Quality) Download is enabled • Maximum-For 2590...
...; Eject by pressing FormFeed. Off-You can use with the printer: Buffer • Minimum-Sets the receive buffer size to zero • Maximum-For 2580/2581 models, sets the receive buffer size to 64KB or 480KB, depending on whether NLQ II (Near Letter Quality) Download is enabled • Maximum-For 2590...
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... access to the European characters • Disabled-No code page substitution Note: Disabled is the factory default setting. Download to NLQ II (available for 2580/2581 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion of all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main menu. Understanding Setup mode and menu options 52 Auto LF...
... access to the European characters • Disabled-No code page substitution Note: Disabled is the factory default setting. Download to NLQ II (available for 2580/2581 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion of all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main menu. Understanding Setup mode and menu options 52 Auto LF...
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...Setup mode to configure the printer according to those used by Epson FX850/FX 1050: Japan, Norway, Denmark II, Korea (2580/2581 models only), Spain II, Latin America, and Legal. For more information regarding data stream changes, see "Using Setup mode" on 2580.../2581 printers, enables compatibility with the Proprinter III. • On-The printer emulates a Proprinter III. • Off-The printer operates with the printer: AGM, available only on the Lexmark Web site at www...
...Setup mode to configure the printer according to those used by Epson FX850/FX 1050: Japan, Norway, Denmark II, Korea (2580/2581 models only), Spain II, Latin America, and Legal. For more information regarding data stream changes, see "Using Setup mode" on 2580.../2581 printers, enables compatibility with the Proprinter III. • On-The printer emulates a Proprinter III. • Off-The printer operates with the printer: AGM, available only on the Lexmark Web site at www...
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... or typographical errors. Any reference to a product, program, or service is not intended to the Internet, you can contact Lexmark by the manufacturer, are periodically made to make these changes will be made at any country where such provisions are inconsistent with...CSC 740 New Circle Road NW Lexington, KY 40550 © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc. Notices 75 Notices Product name Lexmark 2580 Lexmark 2580n Lexmark 2581 Lexmark 2581n Lexmark 2590 Lexmark 2590n Lexmark 2591 Lexmark 2591n Machine type 2580 2580 2581 2581 2590 2590 2591 2591 Model number 100 110 100 110 100 110 ...
... or typographical errors. Any reference to a product, program, or service is not intended to the Internet, you can contact Lexmark by the manufacturer, are periodically made to make these changes will be made at any country where such provisions are inconsistent with...CSC 740 New Circle Road NW Lexington, KY 40550 © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc. Notices 75 Notices Product name Lexmark 2580 Lexmark 2580n Lexmark 2581 Lexmark 2581n Lexmark 2590 Lexmark 2590n Lexmark 2591 Lexmark 2591n Machine type 2580 2580 2581 2581 2590 2590 2591 2591 Model number 100 110 100 110 100 110 ...
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... countryspecific warranty information that this product has an off mode which perform like new parts -Is, during extended periods of Limited Warranty Lexmark 2580 Lexmark 2580n Lexmark 2581 Lexmark 2581n Lexmark 2590 Lexmark 2590n Lexmark 2591 Lexmark 2591n Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY This limited warranty applies to calculate energy usage. Since power consumption claims are subject to calculate the...
... countryspecific warranty information that this product has an off mode which perform like new parts -Is, during extended periods of Limited Warranty Lexmark 2580 Lexmark 2580n Lexmark 2581 Lexmark 2581n Lexmark 2590 Lexmark 2590n Lexmark 2591 Lexmark 2591n Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY This limited warranty applies to calculate energy usage. Since power consumption claims are subject to calculate the...
Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide
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Graphics printing Note: This feature supports existing graphics programs. Multiple‑part forms 2580+ or 2581+ 2590+ or 2591+ • 532 characters per second (cps) • 618 cps • 479 cps • 556 cps 400 cps 100 cps (Near‑Letter... Printer features by model Feature or function Multi‑speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) • 10 characters per square Resolution of up to 144 x 240 dots per inch (cpi) • 12 cpi Draft Courier Gothic Character spacing Note: Fast Draft supports only 10, 12, and 15 pitch.
Graphics printing Note: This feature supports existing graphics programs. Multiple‑part forms 2580+ or 2581+ 2590+ or 2591+ • 532 characters per second (cps) • 618 cps • 479 cps • 556 cps 400 cps 100 cps (Near‑Letter... Printer features by model Feature or function Multi‑speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) • 10 characters per square Resolution of up to 144 x 240 dots per inch (cpi) • 12 cpi Draft Courier Gothic Character spacing Note: Fast Draft supports only 10, 12, and 15 pitch.
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...compatibility • The printer is compatible with all computers with the M320 turbo), which is standard on the 9‑wire printer and 2580+ or 2581+ printer models. The internal serial interface (RS‑232) is unplugged from the electrical outlet. This allows the printer to position 1. Both ... IBM emulation or Epson emulation. • The printer is standard on the Bar code function, see the Technical Reference at www.lexmark.com. Interface connection Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the network connector except when the printer is optional for the 2580+ or...
...compatibility • The printer is compatible with all computers with the M320 turbo), which is standard on the 9‑wire printer and 2580+ or 2581+ printer models. The internal serial interface (RS‑232) is unplugged from the electrical outlet. This allows the printer to position 1. Both ... IBM emulation or Epson emulation. • The printer is standard on the Bar code function, see the Technical Reference at www.lexmark.com. Interface connection Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the network connector except when the printer is optional for the 2580+ or...
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... default setting), then select a printer from your printer. Using Epson emulation mode If the printer is in the following order: 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...
... default setting), then select a printer from your printer. Using Epson emulation mode If the printer is in the following order: 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...