Lexmark 4227 User's Guide
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... following preferred order. 1 4227 2 Forms Printer 2381 Plus 3 2381 Plus 4 2381 5 4226 6 IBM Proprinter III XL The printer driver you select in your software application must match the emulation mode you may need to customize your printer for your printer. If your software does not allow you ...to select the 4227 Printer driver, you select for the Epson emulation mode. Most...
... following preferred order. 1 4227 2 Forms Printer 2381 Plus 3 2381 Plus 4 2381 5 4226 6 IBM Proprinter III XL The printer driver you select in your software application must match the emulation mode you may need to customize your printer for your printer. If your software does not allow you ...to select the 4227 Printer driver, you select for the Epson emulation mode. Most...
Lexmark 4227 User's Guide
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...See "Installing Your Application Software" on page 4). • Function setting is sending the wrong printer command. Solving Printer Problems Printing and Print Quality Problems Symptom Printer does not print. Action: Turn off .) Action: Press Start/Stop. (Ready light comes ...Printer Problems Probable Causes and Actions • Printer is not in the out position) • Ribbon cartridge is off the computer and the printer. Action: Reset the function setting (see "Connecting the Parallel Cable" on page 10 or "Connecting the Serial Cable" on page 35). • Wrong printer driver...
...See "Installing Your Application Software" on page 4). • Function setting is sending the wrong printer command. Solving Printer Problems Printing and Print Quality Problems Symptom Printer does not print. Action: Turn off .) Action: Press Start/Stop. (Ready light comes ...Printer Problems Probable Causes and Actions • Printer is not in the out position) • Ribbon cartridge is off the computer and the printer. Action: Reset the function setting (see "Connecting the Parallel Cable" on page 10 or "Connecting the Serial Cable" on page 35). • Wrong printer driver...
Lexmark 4227 User's Guide
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... single sheets or envelopes are sent at the same time. mode. online. printer driver. The settings that can be placed in which the printer is communicating with the computer. proportional spacing. pitch. A unit of size of characters that determine how the printer operates. pinfeed. A unit of type width based on the number of characters...
... single sheets or envelopes are sent at the same time. mode. online. printer driver. The settings that can be placed in which the printer is communicating with the computer. proportional spacing. pitch. A unit of size of characters that determine how the printer operates. pinfeed. A unit of type width based on the number of characters...
Lexmark 4227 User's Guide
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... using Tear-Off 47-48 options auto sheet feeder 83, 85 extended paper guides 83 parallel cable 83 printer stand 83 serial cable 83 tractor 2 feeder 83, 96 P paper advancing 46 loading auto sheet feeder 90 tractor 2 feeder 102 sizes 56-58 types continuous ... 41 paper jams 117 parallel cable, connecting 10 pitch, selecting or locking 51 power cord, connecting 9 Print Adjust 45 Print Demo 39 Print Settings 39 printer driver 23 features and functions 25 function menus options AutoGap 42 Control Opt. 43 Data Opt. 43 Default Macro 39 Emulation Opt. 44 Interface Opt. 44...
... using Tear-Off 47-48 options auto sheet feeder 83, 85 extended paper guides 83 parallel cable 83 printer stand 83 serial cable 83 tractor 2 feeder 83, 96 P paper advancing 46 loading auto sheet feeder 90 tractor 2 feeder 102 sizes 56-58 types continuous ... 41 paper jams 117 parallel cable, connecting 10 pitch, selecting or locking 51 power cord, connecting 9 Print Adjust 45 Print Demo 39 Print Settings 39 printer driver 23 features and functions 25 function menus options AutoGap 42 Control Opt. 43 Data Opt. 43 Default Macro 39 Emulation Opt. 44 Interface Opt. 44...
Lexmark 4227 Plus User's Guide
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...with your application software to see what printer drivers are using so the program can take full advantage of the printer's features. The selected language is configured for PPDS Mode (the factory default), select a printer from the printer selection menu of printer you want to the selected language. ... repeat steps 2 through 8. 9 Press Quit to save the selected language. Most application software programs let you specify the type of your printer, make sure it works with the application software (program) you are available with an asterisk (*) and the message on the display changes...
...with your application software to see what printer drivers are using so the program can take full advantage of the printer's features. The selected language is configured for PPDS Mode (the factory default), select a printer from the printer selection menu of printer you want to the selected language. ... repeat steps 2 through 8. 9 Press Quit to save the selected language. Most application software programs let you specify the type of your printer, make sure it works with the application software (program) you are available with an asterisk (*) and the message on the display changes...
Lexmark 4227 Plus User's Guide
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... mode, select the Epson FX-1050 or DFX-5000 printer from the printer selection menu of your printer, continue with "Using the Operator Panel" on page 27. What to select the Forms Printer 4227 Printer driver, you select for your printer for the Epson emulation mode. Chapter 1: Getting Started 19... If your software does not allow you to do Next You have completed printer setup. Epson Emulation Mode If your printer is configured for more about your...
... mode, select the Epson FX-1050 or DFX-5000 printer from the printer selection menu of your printer, continue with "Using the Operator Panel" on page 27. What to select the Forms Printer 4227 Printer driver, you select for your printer for the Epson emulation mode. Chapter 1: Getting Started 19... If your software does not allow you to do Next You have completed printer setup. Epson Emulation Mode If your printer is configured for more about your...
Lexmark 4227 Plus User's Guide
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... Your Application Software" on page 3). • Media not inserted far enough into the printer. • Function setting is connected correctly at both ends. Check that the printer cable is not correct. Turn the computer and printer on page 31). • Wrong printer driver selected. Action: Reset the function setting (see "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on...
... Your Application Software" on page 3). • Media not inserted far enough into the printer. • Function setting is connected correctly at both ends. Check that the printer cable is not correct. Turn the computer and printer on page 31). • Wrong printer driver selected. Action: Reset the function setting (see "Installing the Ribbon Cartridge" on...
Lexmark 4227 Plus User's Guide
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... the terminal or computer. O offline. A unit of type width based on the number of characters that links a printer to 1/72 inch vertically. point size. printer driver. italic. Kilobyte. M macro. A type of text printed in a linear inch. K KB/Kbyte. Equal to store document formats. L letter quality. Number of lines of connection that ...
... the terminal or computer. O offline. A unit of type width based on the number of characters that links a printer to 1/72 inch vertically. point size. printer driver. italic. Kilobyte. M macro. A type of text printed in a linear inch. K KB/Kbyte. Equal to store document formats. L letter quality. Number of lines of connection that ...
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... using Tear-Off 42-44 options auto sheet feeder 75, 76 extended paper guides 75 parallel cable 75 printer stand 75 serial cable 75 tractor 2 feeder 75, 85 P paper advancing 42 loading auto sheet feeder 80 tractor 2 feeder 90 sizes 50-51 types continuous ... 37 paper jams 102 parallel cable, connecting 8 pitch, selecting or locking 46 power cord, connecting 11 Print Adjust 41 Print Demo 34 Print Settings 34 printer driver 19 features and functions 21 function menus options AutoGap 38 Control Opt. 39 Data Opt. 39 Default Macro 35 Emulation Opt. 40 Interface Opt. 40...
... using Tear-Off 42-44 options auto sheet feeder 75, 76 extended paper guides 75 parallel cable 75 printer stand 75 serial cable 75 tractor 2 feeder 75, 85 P paper advancing 42 loading auto sheet feeder 80 tractor 2 feeder 90 sizes 50-51 types continuous ... 37 paper jams 102 parallel cable, connecting 8 pitch, selecting or locking 46 power cord, connecting 11 Print Adjust 41 Print Demo 34 Print Settings 34 printer driver 19 features and functions 21 function menus options AutoGap 38 Control Opt. 39 Data Opt. 39 Default Macro 35 Emulation Opt. 40 Interface Opt. 40...
User's Guide
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...Printer Model 4072 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2490/2491 users: 1 Forms Printer 2490/2491 2 Forms Printer 2390 plus/2391 plus 3 2390 plus/2391 plus 4 2390/2391 IBM Personal Printer Series II 5 4212 IBM Proprinter 24P 6 2390 IBM PS/1 Printer 7 4207/4208 Proprinter X24/XL24 8 IBM ExecJet Printer Model 4072 9 2205 IBM PS/1 Printer If your printer... let you specify the type of printer you are using IBM mode (the factory default), select a printer from your DOS application software to customize your software does not let you may need to see what printer drivers are available with that came with...
...Printer Model 4072 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2490/2491 users: 1 Forms Printer 2490/2491 2 Forms Printer 2390 plus/2391 plus 3 2390 plus/2391 plus 4 2390/2391 IBM Personal Printer Series II 5 4212 IBM Proprinter 24P 6 2390 IBM PS/1 Printer 7 4207/4208 Proprinter X24/XL24 8 IBM ExecJet Printer Model 4072 9 2205 IBM PS/1 Printer If your printer... let you specify the type of printer you are using IBM mode (the factory default), select a printer from your DOS application software to customize your software does not let you may need to see what printer drivers are available with that came with...
User's Guide
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..." on page 103 for more information. About your printer The printer driver you select in your software application must match the emulation mode you select for your application software in the following preferred order: For Forms Printer 2480/2481 users: 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX1050 For Forms Printer 2490/2491 users: 1 Epson LQ850 2 LQ1050 See "Emulation...
..." on page 103 for more information. About your printer The printer driver you select in your software application must match the emulation mode you select for your application software in the following preferred order: For Forms Printer 2480/2481 users: 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX1050 For Forms Printer 2490/2491 users: 1 Epson LQ850 2 LQ1050 See "Emulation...
User's Guide
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... buttons on pag e30. 115 Troubleshooting The operator panel is locked. 10 Are you experiencing unexpected printing results? Make sure: • You selected the appropriate printer driver for your...
... buttons on pag e30. 115 Troubleshooting The operator panel is locked. 10 Are you experiencing unexpected printing results? Make sure: • You selected the appropriate printer driver for your...
User's Guide
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... • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is selected. See "Setting the forms thickness lever" on page 31. • Your software is selected. Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Line length is incorrect, or Forms are jamming ... is not printing or is changing. • Your software is overriding your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is using bitmapped (graphic) fonts. If possible, select resident fonts. Graphics do not start at the left margin by adjusting the...
... • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is selected. See "Setting the forms thickness lever" on page 31. • Your software is selected. Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Line length is incorrect, or Forms are jamming ... is not printing or is changing. • Your software is overriding your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is using bitmapped (graphic) fonts. If possible, select resident fonts. Graphics do not start at the left margin by adjusting the...
User's Guide
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...or front cover is open. • Move any objects touching the printer. • Make sure the printer is noisy. Make sure the printer cable is unlocked. Set to Auto or the port you have selected the correct printer driver. When the padlock light goes Off, the operator panel is correctly connected... at both the printer and computer power switches Off. Close the cover. Action Set both ends. Buttons do not work (except ...
...or front cover is open. • Move any objects touching the printer. • Make sure the printer is noisy. Make sure the printer cable is unlocked. Set to Auto or the port you have selected the correct printer driver. When the padlock light goes Off, the operator panel is correctly connected... at both the printer and computer power switches Off. Close the cover. Action Set both ends. Buttons do not work (except ...
User's Guide
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... 7 parallel interface connector 9 pins 33 pitch changing 32, 43 locking 32, 43 Pitch button 26 Pitch light 28 power connector 9 switch 7 Power light 27 printer driver 19 printer parts forms thickness lever 7 front cover 7 latch 9 manual feed door 7 operator panel 7 paper guides 7 paper select lever 7 parallel interface connector 9 power... form 73 an envelope 73 on continuous forms 46 printing becomes slower 141 problem conditions 128 characters are wrong or missing 128 dots are missing 128 formatting control codes do not work 128 forms are smudged 129 incorrect lines on page 130 line length is ...
... 7 parallel interface connector 9 pins 33 pitch changing 32, 43 locking 32, 43 Pitch button 26 Pitch light 28 power connector 9 switch 7 Power light 27 printer driver 19 printer parts forms thickness lever 7 front cover 7 latch 9 manual feed door 7 operator panel 7 paper guides 7 paper select lever 7 parallel interface connector 9 power... form 73 an envelope 73 on continuous forms 46 printing becomes slower 141 problem conditions 128 characters are wrong or missing 128 dots are missing 128 formatting control codes do not work 128 forms are smudged 129 incorrect lines on page 130 line length is ...
User Guide
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... 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 program in situations where the Address changes. DOS Follow the instructions that the status is Connected. Most... configuration information. Using IBM emulation mode If the printer is useful in the following preferred order. Consult a system support person for 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...
... 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 program in situations where the Address changes. DOS Follow the instructions that the status is Connected. Most... configuration information. Using IBM emulation mode If the printer is useful in the following preferred order. Consult a system support person for 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...
User Guide
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... for Epson emulation mode. For Forms Printer 2580/2581 users: 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX 1050 Printer drivers 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...
... for Epson emulation mode. For Forms Printer 2580/2581 users: 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX 1050 Printer drivers 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...
User Guide
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.... • Replace the ribbon cartridge if it is initiated. 7 Send the print job again. The paper remains at www.lexmark.com. • 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 panel to access layer 2. 4 Press Micro or Micro to move the ...
.... • Replace the ribbon cartridge if it is initiated. 7 Send the print job again. The paper remains at www.lexmark.com. • 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 panel to access layer 2. 4 Press Micro or Micro to move the ...
User Guide
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...the following : • Make sure the forms thickness lever setting is appropriate for Start/Stop, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload 1 Turn the printer off , the control panel is correctly connected at 4 or higher. Try one of more of the following : • Make sure the power cord...printing These are possible solutions. This is set at both ends. • Verify that came with the program. • Make sure the correct printer driver is affected by adjusting the tractor or paper guide. This operation is normal and is selected. • Adjust the left margin These are possible ...
...the following : • Make sure the forms thickness lever setting is appropriate for Start/Stop, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload 1 Turn the printer off , the control panel is correctly connected at 4 or higher. Try one of more of the following : • Make sure the power cord...printing These are possible solutions. This is set at both ends. • Verify that came with the program. • Make sure the correct printer driver is affected by adjusting the tractor or paper guide. This operation is normal and is selected. • Adjust the left margin These are possible ...
User Guide
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...carton and there is nothing obstructing paper movement. • Readjust the Top‑Of‑Form. Characters are wrong or missing Run a printer test: 1 Make sure the forms thickness lever setting is in the appropriate position for the paper being used. • Make sure the... in a position that corresponds with your software application. • Make sure the correct printer driver is free to resume the printer test. Troubleshooting 73 d Press Start/Stop to stop the printing, and then turn the printer off . Try one or more information, see "Using Setup mode" on page 39....
...carton and there is nothing obstructing paper movement. • Readjust the Top‑Of‑Form. Characters are wrong or missing Run a printer test: 1 Make sure the forms thickness lever setting is in the appropriate position for the paper being used. • Make sure the... in a position that corresponds with your software application. • Make sure the correct printer driver is free to resume the printer test. Troubleshooting 73 d Press Start/Stop to stop the printing, and then turn the printer off . Try one or more information, see "Using Setup mode" on page 39....