Quick Reference
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... and 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 cps 274 cps 91 cps (Letter-Quality mode) Learning about the printer 6
... and 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 cps 274 cps 91 cps (Letter-Quality mode) Learning about the printer 6
Quick Reference
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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 ... panel so they are not changed by your program • Pitch lock is deactivated when you turn the printer off unless it is available through printer commands. Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Character spacing Prints in 10, 12, 15, 17, and 20 cpi, as Note: ...
...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 ... panel so they are not changed by your program • Pitch lock is deactivated when you turn the printer off unless it is available through printer commands. Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Character spacing Prints in 10, 12, 15, 17, and 20 cpi, as Note: ...
Quick Reference
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The Network option is standard on the 9-wire printer and 2580/2581 printer models. Learning about the printer 9 Allows the printer to work with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation • Compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation (with compatible interface connections Both parallel and ...
The Network option is standard on the 9-wire printer and 2580/2581 printer models. Learning about the printer 9 Allows the printer to work with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation • Compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation (with compatible interface connections Both parallel and ...
Quick Reference
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Paper and specialty media guide 34 Paper and specialty media guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printer The printer supports paper weights of 56-90 g/m2 (15-24 lb) and envelope weights of multiple part forms is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.). Width Paper types ....) 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). Length Paper types Single Multiple part Envelopes Cut Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 559 mm...
Paper and specialty media guide 34 Paper and specialty media guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printer The printer supports paper weights of 56-90 g/m2 (15-24 lb) and envelope weights of multiple part forms is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.). Width Paper types ....) 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). Length Paper types Single Multiple part Envelopes Cut Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 559 mm...
Quick Reference
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...DEL Code Understanding Setup mode and menu options 46 AGM, available only on 2580/2581 printers, enables compatibility with the Proprinter III. • On-The printer emulates a Proprinter III. • Off-The printer operates with the language you use the high-resolution 24-wire graphics commands.... Quiet • Enabled-The printer prints at a quieter noise level. • Disabled-The printer prints at www.lexmark.com/publications. For more information, see the Technical Reference available on page 39. Note: USA...
...DEL Code Understanding Setup mode and menu options 46 AGM, available only on 2580/2581 printers, enables compatibility with the Proprinter III. • On-The printer emulates a Proprinter III. • Off-The printer operates with the language you use the high-resolution 24-wire graphics commands.... Quiet • Enabled-The printer prints at a quieter noise level. • Disabled-The printer prints at www.lexmark.com/publications. For more information, see the Technical Reference available on page 39. Note: USA...
User Guide
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... Presentor • Orator • Script Print styles Note: 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... • 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...
... Presentor • Orator • Script Print styles Note: 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... • 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...
User Guide
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... 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 2580/2581 printer models. The internal serial interface (RS‑232) is standard on the 2580n...
... 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 2580/2581 printer models. The internal serial interface (RS‑232) is standard on the 2580n...
User Guide
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... order. Using Epson emulation mode If the printer is using Epson mode, 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 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...
... order. Using Epson emulation mode If the printer is using Epson mode, 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 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...
User Guide
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... paper weights of 56-90 g/m2 (15‑24 lb) and envelope weights of multiple part forms is 0.36 mm (0.015 in.). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.). Length Paper types Single Cut Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 559 mm (22.0 in.) Continuous Forms 76... (9.5 in.) (9.5 in.) * When the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or the Tractor 2 Feeder is installed, the cut form maximum width is 215 mm (8.5 in .) Note: For 2580/2581 printers, the maximum thickness of 75-90 g/m2 (20‑24 lb).
... paper weights of 56-90 g/m2 (15‑24 lb) and envelope weights of multiple part forms is 0.36 mm (0.015 in.). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.). Length Paper types Single Cut Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 559 mm (22.0 in.) Continuous Forms 76... (9.5 in.) (9.5 in.) * When the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or the Tractor 2 Feeder is installed, the cut form maximum width is 215 mm (8.5 in .) Note: For 2580/2581 printers, the maximum thickness of 75-90 g/m2 (20‑24 lb).
User Guide
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... by pressing FormFeed. Data options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to the Tear Off bar position. - 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...
... by pressing FormFeed. Data options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to the Tear Off bar position. - 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...
User Guide
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Download to NLQ II (available for 2580/2581 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion of the receive buffer ...-The zero (0) prints without a slash down the middle. Zero Slash • On-The zero (0) prints with the printer: Code Page Sub. • Enabled-Substitutes code page 858 for 850 to allow older programs access to the European characters...factory default setting. Note: Off is the factory default setting. Control options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to occur. • On-A CR is performed for 2590/2591 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion...
Download to NLQ II (available for 2580/2581 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion of the receive buffer ...-The zero (0) prints without a slash down the middle. Zero Slash • On-The zero (0) prints with the printer: Code Page Sub. • Enabled-Substitutes code page 858 for 850 to allow older programs access to the European characters...factory default setting. Note: Off is the factory default setting. Control options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to occur. • On-A CR is performed for 2590/2591 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion...
User Guide
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...character sets are not available. For more information regarding data stream changes, see "Using Setup mode" on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. For more information, see the Technical Reference available on page 47. IBM mode Proprinter III, available ...Legal. Note: USA is the factory default setting. AGM, available only on 2580/2581 printers, enables compatibility with the Proprinter III. • On-The printer emulates a Proprinter III. • Off-The printer operates with the printer: To print a list of all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main...
...character sets are not available. For more information regarding data stream changes, see "Using Setup mode" on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. For more information, see the Technical Reference available on page 47. IBM mode Proprinter III, available ...Legal. Note: USA is the factory default setting. AGM, available only on 2580/2581 printers, enables compatibility with the Proprinter III. • On-The printer emulates a Proprinter III. • Off-The printer operates with the printer: To print a list of all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main...
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... the printer features and functions Printer features by model Feature or function Multi‑speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) • 10 characters per square 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...
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... the printer features and functions Printer features by model Feature or function Multi‑speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) • 10 characters per square 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...
Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide
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... work with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation. • The printer is standard on the Bar code function, see the Technical Reference at www.lexmark.com. The Network option is compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation (with compatible interface connections.... Interface connection Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the network connector except when the printer is optional for the 2580+ or 2581+ and 2590+...
... work with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation. • The printer is standard on the Bar code function, see the Technical Reference at www.lexmark.com. The Network option is compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation (with compatible interface connections.... Interface connection Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the network connector except when the printer is optional for the 2580+ or 2581+ and 2590+...
Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide
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... match the emulation model you select for your application 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...
... match the emulation model you select for your application 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...
Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide
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... MICROLINE emulation mode If the printer has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your application in your printer. 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 for your application...
... MICROLINE emulation mode If the printer has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your application in your printer. 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 for your application...
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... is 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual loading. Paper and specialty media guide 43 Paper and specialty media guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printer The printer supports paper weights of 56-90 g/m2 (15-24 lb) and envelope weights of multiple part forms is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.). Width Paper....) (9.5 in.) * When the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or the Tractor 2 Feeder is installed, the cut form maximum width is 0.36 mm (0.015 in .) Note: For 2580+/2581+ printers, the maximum thickness of 75-90 g/m2 (20-24 lb).
... is 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual loading. Paper and specialty media guide 43 Paper and specialty media guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printer The printer supports paper weights of 56-90 g/m2 (15-24 lb) and envelope weights of multiple part forms is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.). Width Paper....) (9.5 in.) * When the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or the Tractor 2 Feeder is installed, the cut form maximum width is 0.36 mm (0.015 in .) Note: For 2580+/2581+ printers, the maximum thickness of 75-90 g/m2 (20-24 lb).
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...paper handling option changes, as detailed: • Auto Tear Off - Off-You can use with the printer: Buffer • Minimum-This sets the receive buffer size to zero. • Maximum-For 2580+ or 2581+ models, this sets the receive buffer size to 64KB or 480KB, depending on whether ...FormFeed. Note: On is the factory default setting. Note: Maximum is the factory default setting. Data options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to the Tear Off bar position. - On-Continuous forms automatically advance to your needs. To print a list of a continuous form to load...
...paper handling option changes, as detailed: • Auto Tear Off - Off-You can use with the printer: Buffer • Minimum-This sets the receive buffer size to zero. • Maximum-For 2580+ or 2581+ models, this sets the receive buffer size to 64KB or 480KB, depending on whether ...FormFeed. Note: On is the factory default setting. Note: Maximum is the factory default setting. Data options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to the Tear Off bar position. - On-Continuous forms automatically advance to your needs. To print a list of a continuous form to load...
Technical Reference
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... command NVRAM updated to the Not initialized. factory default factory default setting. If the Id is any other value, the parm bytes are ignored. Printer 2580 /2581 2590/2591 2580 /2581 2590/2591 2590/2591 2590/2591 Table 1-2: Id Values Dec Hex Notes 3 03 Supported in SIC command Initialized to reflect parm values...
... command NVRAM updated to the Not initialized. factory default factory default setting. If the Id is any other value, the parm bytes are ignored. Printer 2580 /2581 2590/2591 2580 /2581 2590/2591 2590/2591 2590/2591 Table 1-2: Id Values Dec Hex Notes 3 03 Supported in SIC command Initialized to reflect parm values...
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... 2590/2591 198 C6 Supported in Epson mode. Note: Id is selected in Epson mode, this id. Draft document 1-4 SIC Command Printer 2580 /2581 2590/2591 2580 /2581 2590/2591 Table 1-2: Id Values (Continued) Dec Hex Notes 177 B1 Parm 1 is specified to id in Setup.(258X only) Parm 1 to select the... Emulation mode with parm 1. 2580 /2581 2590/2591 197 C5 Supported in Epson mode. Supported in Epson mode. Not valid when Proprinter III mode ON is valid for B6H, C5H...
... 2590/2591 198 C6 Supported in Epson mode. Note: Id is selected in Epson mode, this id. Draft document 1-4 SIC Command Printer 2580 /2581 2590/2591 2580 /2581 2590/2591 Table 1-2: Id Values (Continued) Dec Hex Notes 177 B1 Parm 1 is specified to id in Setup.(258X only) Parm 1 to select the... Emulation mode with parm 1. 2580 /2581 2590/2591 197 C5 Supported in Epson mode. Supported in Epson mode. Not valid when Proprinter III mode ON is valid for B6H, C5H...