User's Guide
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Contents Contents Chapter 1: About your printer 1 Features and functions 2 Printer description 7 Printing the demonstration sample 10 Connecting the printer to your computer 14 Setting up your Windows and DOS application software 17 Chapter 2: Using the operator panel 21 Operator panel layers 22 Setting the printer online or offline 28 Advancing the paper 29 Using Tear Off...
Contents Contents Chapter 1: About your printer 1 Features and functions 2 Printer description 7 Printing the demonstration sample 10 Connecting the printer to your computer 14 Setting up your Windows and DOS application software 17 Chapter 2: Using the operator panel 21 Operator panel layers 22 Setting the printer online or offline 28 Advancing the paper 29 Using Tear Off...
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About your printer 3 Fasten the clip wires to the parallel cable, as shown. 4 Connect the other end of the parallel cable to your computer. 5 Turn the printer and computer On. 6 Continue with "Setting up your Windows and DOS application software" on pag e17. 15
About your printer 3 Fasten the clip wires to the parallel cable, as shown. 4 Connect the other end of the parallel cable to your computer. 5 Turn the printer and computer On. 6 Continue with "Setting up your Windows and DOS application software" on pag e17. 15
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About your Windows and DOS application software" on pag e17. 16 Order the Lexmark USB cable using part number 12A2405. 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. 4 Turn the printer and computer On. 5 Continue with your printer. This cable is not supplied with "Setting up your printer Connecting the USB cable 1 Turn the printer and computer Off. 2 Connect the USB cable at the back of the printer.
About your Windows and DOS application software" on pag e17. 16 Order the Lexmark USB cable using part number 12A2405. 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. 4 Turn the printer and computer On. 5 Continue with your printer. This cable is not supplied with "Setting up your printer Connecting the USB cable 1 Turn the printer and computer Off. 2 Connect the USB cable at the back of the printer.
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Note: Instructions for installing drivers are using a Windows program, use the Windows Forms Printer 2400 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Setting up your printer Connecting the serial cable For installation and connection instructions, see the optional serial interface manual. About your Windows and DOS application software Windows-based applications If you are in the readme.1st file included in the download package. 17
Note: Instructions for installing drivers are using a Windows program, use the Windows Forms Printer 2400 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Setting up your printer Connecting the serial cable For installation and connection instructions, see the optional serial interface manual. About your Windows and DOS application software Windows-based applications If you are in the readme.1st file included in the download package. 17
User's Guide
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... from the operator panel. 8 Is the problem outside the printer? a Turn the printer Off. If the Printer Test runs, then the problem is it changing? If you are using Windows programs, most fonts are bitmapped (graphics) and override the printer Font or Pitch Lock. b Disconnect the printer cable from the operator panel not printing or is...
... from the operator panel. 8 Is the problem outside the printer? a Turn the printer Off. If the Printer Test runs, then the problem is it changing? If you are using Windows programs, most fonts are bitmapped (graphics) and override the printer Font or Pitch Lock. b Disconnect the printer cable from the operator panel not printing or is...
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10 Are you experiencing unexpected printing results? The operator panel is locked. For more information, see "Setting up your Windows and DOS application software" on pag e17. • You selected the appropriate emulation mode for Start/Stop, LineFeed, FormFeed, Tear Off and ..."Using IBM emulation mode" on page 18. 11 Do the buttons on pag e30. 115 Troubleshooting Make sure: • You selected the appropriate printer driver for your printer. For more information, see "Locking/unlocking the operator panel" on the operator panel not work except for your software application.
10 Are you experiencing unexpected printing results? The operator panel is locked. For more information, see "Setting up your Windows and DOS application software" on pag e17. • You selected the appropriate emulation mode for Start/Stop, LineFeed, FormFeed, Tear Off and ..."Using IBM emulation mode" on page 18. 11 Do the buttons on pag e30. 115 Troubleshooting Make sure: • You selected the appropriate printer driver for your printer. For more information, see "Locking/unlocking the operator panel" on the operator panel not work except for your software application.
User's Guide
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printing is properly shielded and margin changes; See "Is print too light?" printing printer cable, it is Forms thickness lever is unstable; be attached correctly. Troubleshooting 133 left grounded or shielded is light. See "Setting up your Windows and DOS application software" on the carrier. • Adjust the ribbon density control knob. paper...
printing is properly shielded and margin changes; See "Is print too light?" printing printer cable, it is Forms thickness lever is unstable; be attached correctly. Troubleshooting 133 left grounded or shielded is light. See "Setting up your Windows and DOS application software" on the carrier. • Adjust the ribbon density control knob. paper...
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...is open. • Move any objects touching the printer. • Make sure the printer is in the set Tear Micro ↑ or Micro ↓. Close the cover. Problem Print test works, but printer does not print when attached to your Windows and DOS application software" on page 17. See... "Supplies" on a level, sturdy surface. Refer to the computer. Make sure you are trying to use . Printer beeps when using Printer is on page 107 for information about which printer cable to use . Printer is unlocked. See...
...is open. • Move any objects touching the printer. • Make sure the printer is in the set Tear Micro ↑ or Micro ↓. Close the cover. Problem Print test works, but printer does not print when attached to your Windows and DOS application software" on page 17. See... "Supplies" on a level, sturdy surface. Refer to the computer. Make sure you are trying to use . Printer beeps when using Printer is on page 107 for information about which printer cable to use . Printer is unlocked. See...
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Contents 2 Contents Safety information 6 Learning about the printer 7 Printer overview...7 Applying control panel overlays...8 Understanding the printer features and functions 9 Printing a demonstration page...11 Printing a network setup page...13 Printing from Windows or DOS...13 Using IBM emulation mode...13 Using Epson emulation mode...14 Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode 15 Using the control panel...
Contents 2 Contents Safety information 6 Learning about the printer 7 Printer overview...7 Applying control panel overlays...8 Understanding the printer features and functions 9 Printing a demonstration page...11 Printing a network setup page...13 Printing from Windows or DOS...13 Using IBM emulation mode...13 Using Epson emulation mode...14 Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode 15 Using the control panel...
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... 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 see what printer drivers are using IBM mode (the factory default setting), select a printer from the Lexmark Web site...
... 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 see what printer drivers are using IBM mode (the factory default setting), select a printer from the Lexmark Web site...
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... 2. 4 Press Micro or Micro to move the paper 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 www.lexmark.com. • If you are using DOS, follow the instructions that came with your program...
... 2. 4 Press Micro or Micro to move the paper 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 www.lexmark.com. • If you are using DOS, follow the instructions that came with your program...
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...resident fonts and/or pitches. If you encounter this problem, your DOS application. If possible, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. - Troubleshooting 68 Incorrect characters print, left and right tractor doors, and then remove the paper.... 7 Remove the ribbon access cover to clear any paper jam. • Turn the printer off at the perforation ...
...resident fonts and/or pitches. If you encounter this problem, your DOS application. If possible, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. - Troubleshooting 68 Incorrect characters print, left and right tractor doors, and then remove the paper.... 7 Remove the ribbon access cover to clear any paper jam. • Turn the printer off at the perforation ...
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... paper types supported by the printer 42 pitch locking 21 selecting 21 pitch lock disabling 21 print quality troubleshooting characters are wrong or missing 73 dots are missing or print quality is poor 72 graphics do not print 73 incorrect line length 67 incorrect line spacing or ...printer status checking 62 printer test page interrupting or stopping 61 running 61 printing demonstration page 11 from DOS 13 from Windows 13 network setup page 13 pull position tractor 43 pull tractor converting 45 paper paths 24 push position tractor 43 push tractor converting 44 paper paths 24 R recycling Lexmark...
... paper types supported by the printer 42 pitch locking 21 selecting 21 pitch lock disabling 21 print quality troubleshooting characters are wrong or missing 73 dots are missing or print quality is poor 72 graphics do not print 73 incorrect line length 67 incorrect line spacing or ...printer status checking 62 printer test page interrupting or stopping 61 running 61 printing demonstration page 11 from DOS 13 from Windows 13 network setup page 13 pull position tractor 43 pull tractor converting 45 paper paths 24 push position tractor 43 push tractor converting 44 paper paths 24 R recycling Lexmark...
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... switch is on, but the power light is off 67 printer sounds like it is printing, but does not print 66 printer speed slows 67 printing continues beyond edges of continuous forms 68 troubleshooting, print quality characters are wrong or missing 73 dots are missing or print quality is poor 72 graphics do... on a page 73 lines do not start at left margin 67 print is too light 72 printer goes to Tear Off position before job finishes 66 smudged forms or print too dark 73 specified font or pitch is not printing or is changing 68 U unlocking control panel 19 W Windows printing from 13
... switch is on, but the power light is off 67 printer sounds like it is printing, but does not print 66 printer speed slows 67 printing continues beyond edges of continuous forms 68 troubleshooting, print quality characters are wrong or missing 73 dots are missing or print quality is poor 72 graphics do... on a page 73 lines do not start at left margin 67 print is too light 72 printer goes to Tear Off position before job finishes 66 smudged forms or print too dark 73 specified font or pitch is not printing or is changing 68 U unlocking control panel 19 W Windows printing from 13
Card Stock & Label Guide
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... number of jams. For pressure-sensitive materials such as micro-perfs or data-perfs) provide greater stability and are not recommended. Lexmark printers are ready to loading your converter, or the manufacturer or vendor of 40-60%. Preprinted inks must be located anywhere along perforations...printed image appears raised above the surface of the adhesive in a jam. Back splits and pop-out windows are more likely to avoid separating the form in the printer path, resulting in label designs. Inks (preprinted stock) Preprinted stock introduces semi-liquid and volatile components to...
... number of jams. For pressure-sensitive materials such as micro-perfs or data-perfs) provide greater stability and are not recommended. Lexmark printers are ready to loading your converter, or the manufacturer or vendor of 40-60%. Preprinted inks must be located anywhere along perforations...printed image appears raised above the surface of the adhesive in a jam. Back splits and pop-out windows are more likely to avoid separating the form in the printer path, resulting in label designs. Inks (preprinted stock) Preprinted stock introduces semi-liquid and volatile components to...
Network Scan Drivers
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... or Ubuntu Linux 6 Checking if the network scan driver is installed 6 Scanning using a network printer...6 Removing the network scan driver...6 Scanning...7 Scanning using applications...7 Scanning using XSane...7 Scanning using OpenOffice.org...7 Scanning using GIMP ...8 Scanning using a terminal window ...8 Scanning multiple pages...8 Scanning both sides of a page...10 Canceling a scan...11 Adjusting scan...
... or Ubuntu Linux 6 Checking if the network scan driver is installed 6 Scanning using a network printer...6 Removing the network scan driver...6 Scanning...7 Scanning using applications...7 Scanning using XSane...7 Scanning using OpenOffice.org...7 Scanning using GIMP ...8 Scanning using a terminal window ...8 Scanning multiple pages...8 Scanning both sides of a page...10 Canceling a scan...11 Adjusting scan...
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... and the device file is installed and added to the network scan driver 6 For more information, see the printer User's Guide. In Debian GNU/Linux or Linspire Linux Open a terminal window, and then type dpkg -r lexmark-network-scan. c Select the Linux distribution running on your operating system: In Fedora, Linpus Linux, SUSE Linux...
... and the device file is installed and added to the network scan driver 6 For more information, see the printer User's Guide. In Debian GNU/Linux or Linspire Linux Open a terminal window, and then type dpkg -r lexmark-network-scan. c Select the Linux distribution running on your operating system: In Fedora, Linpus Linux, SUSE Linux...
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... then type xsane. Press Enter. 2 From the "device detection" dialog, navigate to: Available devices > select your printer > OK 3 From the "Network:scanner" dialog, click Window > Show standard options. 4 If necessary, adjust other options, and then click OK. 4 From the application toolbar, do either of the following : • Click Insert > Picture > ...
... then type xsane. Press Enter. 2 From the "device detection" dialog, navigate to: Available devices > select your printer > OK 3 From the "Network:scanner" dialog, click Window > Show standard options. 4 If necessary, adjust other options, and then click OK. 4 From the application toolbar, do either of the following : • Click Insert > Picture > ...
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... scan job. Scanning using OpenSUSE 10.3, refer to GIMP. Note: If an Assertion 'c->xlib.lock' failed error occurs when using a terminal window 1 Open a terminal window, and then type scanimage -d [device_name] > /tmp/scan.pnm. Scanning 8 Press Enter. 2 If necessary, adjust the scan settings.... dialog. • Click File > Acquire > xscanimage: Device dialog. 3 From the "device detection" dialog, navigate to: Available devices > select your printer > OK 4 From the dialog, if necessary, adjust other scan settings, and then click Scan. 5 Place your scan job. Scanning multiple pages The...
... scan job. Scanning using OpenSUSE 10.3, refer to GIMP. Note: If an Assertion 'c->xlib.lock' failed error occurs when using a terminal window 1 Open a terminal window, and then type scanimage -d [device_name] > /tmp/scan.pnm. Scanning 8 Press Enter. 2 If necessary, adjust the scan settings.... dialog. • Click File > Acquire > xscanimage: Device dialog. 3 From the "device detection" dialog, navigate to: Available devices > select your printer > OK 4 From the dialog, if necessary, adjust other scan settings, and then click Scan. 5 Place your scan job. Scanning multiple pages The...
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...8226; Click Insert > Picture > Scan > Select Source. • Click Insert > Graphics > Scan > Select Source. 2 From the "Device Used" menu, select your printer. 3 From the "Options" area, click Image Settings > source. 4 From the "source" menu, select Multiple Pages. 5 Click OK. 6 From an OpenOffice.org application... scan job. Press Enter. 2 Place your document in the ADF or on the scanner glass. 6 From the printer control panel, select your computer. Using XSane 1 Open a terminal window, and then type xsane. Using XSane 0.99 and later 1 From the menu, select Multiple Pages. 2 Click ...
...8226; Click Insert > Picture > Scan > Select Source. • Click Insert > Graphics > Scan > Select Source. 2 From the "Device Used" menu, select your printer. 3 From the "Options" area, click Image Settings > source. 4 From the "source" menu, select Multiple Pages. 5 Click OK. 6 From an OpenOffice.org application... scan job. Press Enter. 2 Place your document in the ADF or on the scanner glass. 6 From the printer control panel, select your computer. Using XSane 1 Open a terminal window, and then type xsane. Using XSane 0.99 and later 1 From the menu, select Multiple Pages. 2 Click ...