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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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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 proportional spacing ...-wide • Emphasized • 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...
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 proportional spacing ...-wide • Emphasized • 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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... All models • Compatible with all computers with the M320 turbo), which is optional for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models. The Network option is standard on the 9-wire printer and 2580/2581 printer models. Allows the printer to work with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation •...
... All models • Compatible with all computers with the M320 turbo), which is optional for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models. The Network option is standard on the 9-wire printer and 2580/2581 printer models. Allows the printer to work with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation •...
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... 2 or 3 3 or 4 4 or 5 5 or 6 5, 6, or 7 Envelopes 4, 5, or 6 Notes: • Print quality depends on the multiple-paper quality and the operating environment. 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...
... 2 or 3 3 or 4 4 or 5 5 or 6 5, 6, or 7 Envelopes 4, 5, or 6 Notes: • Print quality depends on the multiple-paper quality and the operating environment. 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). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.). Paper and...
....) 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 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.). Paper and...
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... line feed does not occur when a CR code 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 NLQ II (Near Letter Quality) Download is enabled • Maximum-For 2590...when a line feed code is received. Note: Off is the factory default setting. Auto LF Requires a line feed to NLQ II (available for 2580/2581 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion of the receive buffer for 850 to allow older programs access to the European characters • Disabled-No ...
... line feed does not occur when a CR code 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 NLQ II (Near Letter Quality) Download is enabled • Maximum-For 2590...when a line feed code is received. Note: Off is the factory default setting. Auto LF Requires a line feed to NLQ II (available for 2580/2581 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion of the receive buffer for 850 to allow older programs access to the European characters • Disabled-No ...
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...mode OKI mode lets you select Italic Character Table or Epson Extended Graphic Character Table. IBM mode Proprinter III, available only on the Lexmark Web site at the normal noise level. To print a list of all default settings, press LineFeed from IBM (the factory default setting...: Printing speed slows in . Make Emulation option selections 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...
...mode OKI mode lets you select Italic Character Table or Epson Extended Graphic Character Table. IBM mode Proprinter III, available only on the Lexmark Web site at the normal noise level. To print a list of all default settings, press LineFeed from IBM (the factory default setting...: Printing speed slows in . Make Emulation option selections 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...
User Guide
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... This feature is available through printer commands. 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 characters ...per square inch (dpi) 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‑...
... This feature is available through printer commands. 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 characters ...per square inch (dpi) 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‑...
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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 (...; UPC‑E • EAN 8 • 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 computers with the M320 turbo), which is standard on the 9‑wire printer and 2580...
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 (...; UPC‑E • EAN 8 • 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 computers with the M320 turbo), which is standard on the 9‑wire printer and 2580...
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... this list, you may need to select one 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...
... this list, you may need to select one 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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Low‑temperature printing may cause poor print quality, depending on the paper used . 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 (...
Low‑temperature printing may cause poor print quality, depending on the paper used . 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 (...
User Guide
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... 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). Paper and specialty media guide 42 Paper and specialty media guide Paper types...
... 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). Paper and specialty media guide 42 Paper and specialty media guide Paper types...
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...: • Auto Tear Off - 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...
...: • Auto Tear Off - 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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... you can use with a slash down the middle. • Off-The zero (0) prints without a slash down the middle. Download to NLQ II (available for 2580/2581 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion of all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main menu. To print a list of the receive buffer for downloading...
... you can use with a slash down the middle. • Off-The zero (0) prints without a slash down the middle. Download to NLQ II (available for 2580/2581 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion of all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main menu. To print a list of the receive buffer for downloading...
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...following character sets are also supported, but only through host commands used with added capabilities. AGM, available only on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Note: Graphics is the factory default setting. • Int'l Char Set lets you select the character set...and Legal. Make Emulation option selections from the Main menu. 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 ...
...following character sets are also supported, but only through host commands used with added capabilities. AGM, available only on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Note: Graphics is the factory default setting. • Int'l Char Set lets you select the character set...and Legal. Make Emulation option selections from the Main menu. 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 ...
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... include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. these available in all countries in certain transactions; 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 Edition notice September 2011 The following...
... include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. these available in all countries in certain transactions; 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 Edition notice September 2011 The following...
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... that came with an energy-saving mode called the Power Saver Timeout. Power Saver This product is the sum 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 completely stop product power consumption, disconnect the power supply cord from the...
... that came with an energy-saving mode called the Power Saver Timeout. Power Saver This product is the sum 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 completely stop product power consumption, disconnect the power supply cord from 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‑... 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. Resident fonts Print styles...
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. Resident fonts Print styles...
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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. The internal serial interface (RS‑232) is unplugged from the electrical outlet. Both parallel...1. The Network option is compatible with all computers with the M320 turbo), which is standard on the 9‑wire printer and 2580+ or 2581+ printer models. Learning about the printer 11 Feature or function Description Bar code function The following bar codes are standard. Software compatibility •...
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. The internal serial interface (RS‑232) is unplugged from the electrical outlet. Both parallel...1. The Network option is compatible with all computers with the M320 turbo), which is standard on the 9‑wire printer and 2580+ or 2581+ printer models. Learning about the printer 11 Feature or function Description Bar code function The following bar codes are standard. Software compatibility •...
Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide
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...IBM emulation mode If the printer is in Epson mode, then select a printer from your program 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...
...IBM emulation mode If the printer is in Epson mode, then select a printer from your program 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...