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All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 Forms Printer 2500 Series Quick Reference July 2007 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are the property of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc. All other countries.
All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 Forms Printer 2500 Series Quick Reference July 2007 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are the property of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc. All other countries.
Quick Reference
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Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. and 24-wire narrow- Printer front view 1 2 A 3 8 7 6 5 4 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Power switch 4 Paper select lever 5 Paper guides 6 Manual feeder 7 Front cover 8 Control panel Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- and wide-carriage models. Learning about the printer 5
Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. and 24-wire narrow- Printer front view 1 2 A 3 8 7 6 5 4 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Power switch 4 Paper select lever 5 Paper guides 6 Manual feeder 7 Front cover 8 Control panel Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- and wide-carriage models. Learning about the printer 5
Quick Reference
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... ribbon) • 11A3550 (2500 series high yield re-inking ribbon) Note: Printer ribbons can be hot. Removing the ribbon cartridge 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the power cord from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Cleaning the inside the printer. Maintaining the printer 48 Cleaning the printer Preparing the printer for cleaning 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Lift the...
... ribbon) • 11A3550 (2500 series high yield re-inking ribbon) Note: Printer ribbons can be hot. Removing the ribbon cartridge 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the power cord from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Cleaning the inside the printer. Maintaining the printer 48 Cleaning the printer Preparing the printer for cleaning 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Lift the...
User Guide
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All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 Forms Printer 2500 Series User's Guide September 2011 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are the property of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc.
All rights reserved. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 Forms Printer 2500 Series User's Guide September 2011 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are the property of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc.
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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 9‑ and 24‑wire narrow‑ and wide‑carriage models. Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. Printer front view 1 2 A 3 8 7 6 5 4 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Power switch 4 Paper select lever 5 Paper guides 6 Manual feeder 7 Front cover 8 Control panel
Learning about the printer 7 Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9‑ and 24‑wire narrow‑ and wide‑carriage models. Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated. Printer front view 1 2 A 3 8 7 6 5 4 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Power switch 4 Paper select lever 5 Paper guides 6 Manual feeder 7 Front cover 8 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 ...
User Guide
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... came with 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. The network setup page prints. Using IBM emulation mode If the printer is using so the application can take full ...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 your level of printer you are supported for a solution, and then print another network setup page. 4 Check the network setup page to ...
... came with 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. The network setup page prints. Using IBM emulation mode If the printer is using so the application can take full ...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 your level of printer you are supported for a solution, and then print another network setup page. 4 Check the network setup page to ...
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...2500 series support most , but not all , of the printer capabilities. Note: The printer driver you select in your application must match the emulation model you select for your printer. 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 ...
...2500 series support most , but not all , of the printer capabilities. Note: The printer driver you select in your application must match the emulation model you select for your printer. 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 ...
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Removing the ribbon cartridge 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the power cord from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 56 Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks are required to order printer supply items you will need. Ordering supplies Use the listed part ... (Serial Interface option) 1038693 (50‑foot cable) • 11A3540 (2400/2500 series standard re‑inking ribbon) • 11A3550 (2500 series high yield re‑inking ribbon) Note: Printer ribbons can be hot. Vacuum any dust from around the printhead and from inside of...
Removing the ribbon cartridge 1 Turn the printer off . 2 Unplug the power cord from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 56 Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks are required to order printer supply items you will need. Ordering supplies Use the listed part ... (Serial Interface option) 1038693 (50‑foot cable) • 11A3540 (2400/2500 series standard re‑inking ribbon) • 11A3550 (2500 series high yield re‑inking ribbon) Note: Printer ribbons can be hot. Vacuum any dust from around the printhead and from inside of...
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... error or a normal operation. The printer beeps twice and the paper rolls backward and then advances to make sure you have selected the correct printer driver. • If you are using Windows, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at the new Top‑...;Of‑Form position until the printer beeps and the light blinks. 3 Open the control...
... error or a normal operation. The printer beeps twice and the paper rolls backward and then advances to make sure you have selected the correct printer driver. • If you are using Windows, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at the new Top‑...;Of‑Form position until the printer beeps and the light blinks. 3 Open the control...
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...forms These are possible solutions. Solving paper feed problems Paper is jammed in the printer To clear a continuous forms paper jam: 1 Turn the printer off at www.lexmark.com. - Try one or more of the printer. 5 Open the front cover. 6 Open the left margin changes, or printing...: • Make sure the printer cable is overriding your DOS application. If you encounter this problem, your software is 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 paper...
...forms These are possible solutions. Solving paper feed problems Paper is jammed in the printer To clear a continuous forms paper jam: 1 Turn the printer off at www.lexmark.com. - Try one or more of the printer. 5 Open the front cover. 6 Open the left margin changes, or printing...: • Make sure the printer cable is overriding your DOS application. If you encounter this problem, your software is 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 paper...
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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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 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.
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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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Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the network connector except when the printer is unplugged from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. If the status is useful in situations where the IP address changes. The fully qualified domain name is Not Connected, then the ...be active, or the network cable may be malfunctioning. 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 with your level ...
Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the network connector except when the printer is unplugged from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. If the status is useful in situations where the IP address changes. The fully qualified domain name is Not Connected, then the ...be active, or the network cable may be malfunctioning. 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 with your level ...
Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide
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... than the 2500+ series support most, but not all, of the printers in the list, then you may need to customize your printer for your printer. Using Epson emulation mode If the printer is in IBM mode (the factory default setting), then select a printer from your application in... Epson emulation mode. • The printer driver you select 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 6 4201/4202 IBM ProprinterTM...
... than the 2500+ series support most, but not all, of the printers in the list, then you may need to customize your printer for your printer. Using Epson emulation mode If the printer is in IBM mode (the factory default setting), then select a printer from your application in... Epson emulation mode. • The printer driver you select 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 6 4201/4202 IBM ProprinterTM...
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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 in your application must match the emulation mode you select for your application in the following preferred order. 1 Oki 320/321 Turbo 2 Oki 320/321 Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode If the printer has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your printer. Printer drivers 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 in your application must match the emulation mode you select for your application in the following preferred order. 1 Oki 320/321 Turbo 2 Oki 320/321 Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode If the printer has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your printer. Printer drivers other than the 2500+ series support most, but not all, of the printer capabilities.
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.... Font Lock is offline. No macro is activated. Using the Start/Stop button The Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series printers use of the printer resident pitches is online. Printer resident fonts are locked. Note: The optional Tractor 2 Feeder must be installed. Off The printer is active. Understanding the control panel lights The following buttons: Start/Stop, FormFeed...
.... Font Lock is offline. No macro is activated. Using the Start/Stop button The Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series printers use of the printer resident pitches is online. Printer resident fonts are locked. Note: The optional Tractor 2 Feeder must be installed. Off The printer is active. Understanding the control panel lights The following buttons: Start/Stop, FormFeed...
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...2500/250 series standard re‑inking ribbon) • 3070169 (2500/2500+ series high yield re‑inking ribbon) Note: Printer ribbons can be hot. Cleaning the printer Preparing the printer for cleaning 1 Unplug the printer... power cord from a hot component, allow the surface to order printer supply items you will need. Cleaning the inside the printer...Maintaining the printer 57 Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks ...
...2500/250 series standard re‑inking ribbon) • 3070169 (2500/2500+ series high yield re‑inking ribbon) Note: Printer ribbons can be hot. Cleaning the printer Preparing the printer for cleaning 1 Unplug the printer... power cord from a hot component, allow the surface to order printer supply items you will need. Cleaning the inside the printer...Maintaining the printer 57 Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks ...
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... and then turn off the computer. • Make sure the printer cable is correctly connected at www.lexmark.com. • If you are using DOS, then follow the instructions that are touching the printer. • Make sure the printer is on the carrier. • Adjust the ribbon density control ...; Check the status of the control panel lights. • Unplug the printer power cord, and then plug it again to the electrical outlet. Printer is noisy These are using Windows, then use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available at both ends. • See the documentation that came...
... and then turn off the computer. • Make sure the printer cable is correctly connected at www.lexmark.com. • If you are using DOS, then follow the instructions that are touching the printer. • Make sure the printer is on the carrier. • Adjust the ribbon density control ...; Check the status of the control panel lights. • Unplug the printer power cord, and then plug it again to the electrical outlet. Printer is noisy These are using Windows, then use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available at both ends. • See the documentation that came...