Quick Reference
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... functions 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...
... functions 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...
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... • 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... about the printer 7 Prints in 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, and 24 cpi, as well as proportional spacing and 15 pitch. 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, well as...
... • 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... about the printer 7 Prints in 10, 12, 15, 17, 20, and 24 cpi, as well as proportional spacing and 15 pitch. 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, well as...
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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...
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...
Quick Reference
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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 (...
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 (...
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....0 in.) 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). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual...
....0 in.) 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). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual...
Quick Reference
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...factory default setting. Code Page Sub. • Enabled-Substitutes code page 858 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 downloading fonts • Disabled-Uses the entire buffer as a receive ...buffer Note: Enabled is received. 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....
...factory default setting. Code Page Sub. • Enabled-Substitutes code page 858 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 downloading fonts • Disabled-Uses the entire buffer as a receive ...buffer Note: Enabled is received. 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....
Quick Reference
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... factory default setting. Quiet • Enabled-The printer prints at a quieter noise level. • Disabled-The printer prints at www.lexmark.com/publications. IBM mode Proprinter III, available only on 2590/2591 models, lets you select Italic Character Table or Epson Extended Graphic Character... Table. AGM, available only on 2580/2581 printers, enables compatibility with the Proprinter III. • On-The printer emulates a Proprinter III. • Off-The printer ...
... factory default setting. Quiet • Enabled-The printer prints at a quieter noise level. • Disabled-The printer prints at www.lexmark.com/publications. IBM mode Proprinter III, available only on 2590/2591 models, lets you select Italic Character Table or Epson Extended Graphic Character... Table. AGM, available only on 2580/2581 printers, enables compatibility with the Proprinter III. • On-The printer emulates a Proprinter III. • Off-The printer ...
User Guide
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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‑...supports 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 • ...
...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‑...supports 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 • ...
User Guide
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...8226; EAN 13 • PostNet Note: For more information on the Bar code function, see the Technical Reference available 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 ...the M320 turbo), which is standard on solid. Allows the printer to position 1. 2 Turn the printer on the 9‑wire printer and 2580/...
...8226; EAN 13 • PostNet Note: For more information on the Bar code function, see the Technical Reference available 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 ...the M320 turbo), which is standard on solid. Allows the printer to position 1. 2 Turn the printer on the 9‑wire printer and 2580/...
User Guide
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...other than the 2500 series 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 ...
...other than the 2500 series 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 ...
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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/...
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/...
User Guide
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... widths 63 mm (2.5 in.) to 241 mm 63 mm (2.5 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).
... widths 63 mm (2.5 in.) to 241 mm 63 mm (2.5 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).
User Guide
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... increment from 4" to your needs. 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 Download is enabled Note: Maximum is the factory default setting. •...
... increment from 4" to your needs. 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 Download is enabled Note: Maximum is the factory default setting. •...
User Guide
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... zero (0) prints with the printer: Control options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to your needs. Download to NLQ II (available for 2580/2581 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion of all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main menu. The following list items outline and explain the...
... zero (0) prints with the printer: Control options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to your needs. Download to NLQ II (available for 2580/2581 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion of all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main menu. The following list items outline and explain the...
User Guide
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...only on page 47. OKI mode OKI mode lets you select from the Main menu. For more information, see the Technical Reference available on 2580/2581 printers, enables compatibility with the Proprinter III. • On-The printer emulates a Proprinter III. • Off-The printer operates with the ... Note: Enter Setup mode to configure the printer according to print in. IBM mode Proprinter III, available only on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. The following list items outline and explain the Interface options and settings you use with the language you select ...
...only on page 47. OKI mode OKI mode lets you select from the Main menu. For more information, see the Technical Reference available on 2580/2581 printers, enables compatibility with the Proprinter III. • On-The printer emulates a Proprinter III. • Off-The printer operates with the ... Note: Enter Setup mode to configure the printer according to print in. IBM mode Proprinter III, available only on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. The following list items outline and explain the Interface options and settings you use with the language you select ...
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...express or implied warranties in this statement may be used . 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 100 110 100 110 100 110 100 110 ...intellectual property right may be incorporated in which it operates. these available in all countries in later editions. For Lexmark technical support, visit support.lexmark.com. All rights reserved. Any reference to a product, program, or service is not intended to make these...
...express or implied warranties in this statement may be used . 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 100 110 100 110 100 110 100 110 ...intellectual property right may be incorporated in which it operates. these available in all countries in later editions. For Lexmark technical support, visit support.lexmark.com. All rights reserved. Any reference to a product, program, or service is not intended to make these...
User Guide
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... Timeout. Instantaneous power draws may be multiplied by lowering power consumption during the warranty period, contact a Remarketer or Lexmark for your product. Off mode If this product has an off mode which perform like new parts -Is, during...the time the product spends in this statement as warranted 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 the countryspecific warranty information that this...
... Timeout. Instantaneous power draws may be multiplied by lowering power consumption during the warranty period, contact a Remarketer or Lexmark for your product. Off mode If this product has an off mode which perform like new parts -Is, during...the time the product spends in this statement as warranted 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 the countryspecific warranty information that this...
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...; Double‑wide • Emphasized • Italics • Overscore • Subscript • Superscript • Underline • Shading • Outline 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. Learning about the printer...
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...; Double‑wide • Emphasized • Italics • Overscore • Subscript • Superscript • Underline • Shading • Outline 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. Learning about the printer...
Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide
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...UPC‑A • UPC‑E • EAN 8 • EAN 13 • PostNet Note: For more information on the 9‑wire printer and 2580+ or 2581+ printer models. Printing a demonstration page 1 Set the forms thickness lever to work with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation. ...from the electrical outlet. Interface connection Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the network connector except when the printer is optional for the 2580+ or 2581+ and 2590+ or 2591+ models. This allows the printer to position 1. Learning about the printer 11 Feature or...
...UPC‑A • UPC‑E • EAN 8 • EAN 13 • PostNet Note: For more information on the 9‑wire printer and 2580+ or 2581+ printer models. Printing a demonstration page 1 Set the forms thickness lever to work with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation. ...from the electrical outlet. Interface connection Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the network connector except when the printer is optional for the 2580+ or 2581+ and 2590+ or 2591+ models. This allows the printer to position 1. Learning about the printer 11 Feature or...
Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide
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... the 2500+ series support most, but not all, of the printers in the list, then 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 III 7 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter II 8 IBM ExecJetTM Printer Model 4072 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2590+ or 2591+ ...
... the 2500+ series support most, but not all, of the printers in the list, then 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 III 7 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter II 8 IBM ExecJetTM Printer Model 4072 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2590+ or 2591+ ...