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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
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... 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 ...Unload, Tear Off, Font, Setup, Pitch, Macro, and paper movement functions. Learning about the printer 7 Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Character spacing Prints in the printer default settings. Control panel lights indicate current status. • Locks the font selection you make ...
... 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 ...Unload, Tear Off, Font, Setup, Pitch, Macro, and paper movement functions. Learning about the printer 7 Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Character spacing Prints in the printer default settings. Control panel lights indicate current status. • Locks the font selection you make ...
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The internal serial interface (RS-232) is standard on the 2580n/2581n and 2590n/2591n models. Learning about the printer 9 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 • Compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation.... Feature/function Software compatibility Interface connection All models • Compatible with all computers with the M320 turbo), which is optional for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models.
The internal serial interface (RS-232) is standard on the 2580n/2581n and 2590n/2591n models. Learning about the printer 9 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 • Compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation.... Feature/function Software compatibility Interface connection All models • Compatible with all computers with the M320 turbo), which is optional for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models.
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...continuous feed. 2 Macro To support different styles of pre-printed forms, selects between Tear Off and Top-Of-Form Communicates the on/off status of printer operation. Using the control panel 11 Lets you can also select 24 cpi. • Fast Draft supports only 10, 12, and 15 pitch.... the character pitch to: 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, or proportional spacing Notes: • On 2590/2591 models, you change the default values and modes of the printer 1 7 1 2 3 4 2 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro Micro Setup Pitch 10 20 12 24 3 6 15 P5 Lock 17 5 4 ...
...continuous feed. 2 Macro To support different styles of pre-printed forms, selects between Tear Off and Top-Of-Form Communicates the on/off status of printer operation. Using the control panel 11 Lets you can also select 24 cpi. • Fast Draft supports only 10, 12, and 15 pitch.... the character pitch to: 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, or proportional spacing Notes: • On 2590/2591 models, you change the default values and modes of the printer 1 7 1 2 3 4 2 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro Micro Setup Pitch 10 20 12 24 3 6 15 P5 Lock 17 5 4 ...
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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 ...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). Width Paper types Single Multiple part Envelopes Cut Forms 76...(2.5 in.) to See the following note. 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) 0.114 mm (0.0045 in .). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual loading. 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 ...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). Width Paper types Single Multiple part Envelopes Cut Forms 76...(2.5 in.) to See the following note. 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) 0.114 mm (0.0045 in .). For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual loading. Paper and specialty media guide 34
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...Print DEL Code Understanding Setup mode and menu options 46 For more information regarding data stream changes, see "Using Setup mode" on 2590/2591 models, lets you select from the following character sets are also supported, but only through host commands used with the Epson .... Note: Graphics is the factory default setting. Note: USA is the factory default setting. 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 2580/2581...
...Print DEL Code Understanding Setup mode and menu options 46 For more information regarding data stream changes, see "Using Setup mode" on 2590/2591 models, lets you select from the following character sets are also supported, but only through host commands used with the Epson .... Note: Graphics is the factory default setting. Note: USA is the factory default setting. 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 2580/2581...
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...8209;part forms) Prints original plus three copies (four‑part forms) 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 ...
...8209;part forms) Prints original plus three copies (four‑part forms) 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 ...
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...2590/2591 models. The Power light comes on solid, the Paper Out light is blinking, and the current default font light is standard on the 9‑wire printer and 2580/2581 printer models. The internal serial interface (RS‑232) is turned off. Allows the printer to position 1. 2 Turn the printer on the Lexmark... Web site at www.lexmark.com. • Compatible with all ...
...2590/2591 models. The Power light comes on solid, the Paper Out light is blinking, and the current default font light is standard on the 9‑wire printer and 2580/2581 printer models. The internal serial interface (RS‑232) is turned off. Allows the printer to position 1. 2 Turn the printer on the Lexmark... Web site at www.lexmark.com. • Compatible with all ...
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... 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 users: 1 Forms Printer 2590/2591 2 Forms Printer 2490...
... 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 users: 1 Forms Printer 2590/2591 2 Forms Printer 2490...
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Learning about the printer 15 For Forms Printer 2590/2591 users: 1 Epson LQ850 2 LQ 1050 Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode If the printer has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your application in the following preferred order. 1 Oki 320/321 Turbo 2 Oki 320/321
Learning about the printer 15 For Forms Printer 2590/2591 users: 1 Epson LQ850 2 LQ 1050 Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode If the printer has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your application in the following preferred order. 1 Oki 320/321 Turbo 2 Oki 320/321
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... incremental movements. Press and hold LineFeed to advance the paper 5 micro movements, and then go into continuous feed. 2 Macro To support different styles of the printer 1 7 1 2 3 4 2 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro Micro Setup Pitch 10 20 12 24 3 6 15 P5 Lock 17 5 4 Layer 2 control panel ...Press and hold to : 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, or proportional spacing Notes: 6 Micro • On 2590/2591 models, you change the default values and modes of printer operation. 4 Micro Feeds the paper downward in small incremental movements.
... incremental movements. Press and hold LineFeed to advance the paper 5 micro movements, and then go into continuous feed. 2 Macro To support different styles of the printer 1 7 1 2 3 4 2 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro Micro Setup Pitch 10 20 12 24 3 6 15 P5 Lock 17 5 4 Layer 2 control panel ...Press and hold to : 10 cpi, 12 cpi, 15 cpi, 17 cpi, 20 cpi, or proportional spacing Notes: 6 Micro • On 2590/2591 models, you change the default values and modes of printer operation. 4 Micro Feeds the paper downward in small incremental movements.
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... * When the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or the Tractor 2 Feeder is installed, the cut form maximum width is 215 mm (8.5 in.) for manual loading. For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in .). Width Paper types Cut Forms Single 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 297 mm (11.7 in.)* Multiple part...75-90 g/m2 (20‑24 lb). Paper and specialty media guide 42 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 0.36 mm (0.015 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.) for manual loading. For 2590/2591 printers, the maximum thickness is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in .). Width Paper types Cut Forms Single 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 297 mm (11.7 in.)* Multiple part...75-90 g/m2 (20‑24 lb). Paper and specialty media guide 42 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 0.36 mm (0.015 in .).
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... from the Main menu. To print a list of a continuous form to the current Top‑Of‑Form 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 on whether NLQ II (Near Letter Quality) Download is enabled • Maximum-For 2590/2591 models, sets the receive buffer size to 47.5KB or 480KB, depending on whether Download is enabled Note: Maximum is 13.6". • Lines Per...
... from the Main menu. To print a list of a continuous form to the current Top‑Of‑Form 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 on whether NLQ II (Near Letter Quality) Download is enabled • Maximum-For 2590/2591 models, sets the receive buffer size to 47.5KB or 480KB, depending on whether Download is enabled Note: Maximum is 13.6". • Lines Per...
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Note: Off is the factory default setting. Download (available for 2590/2591 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion of the receive... page substitution Note: Disabled is the factory default setting. Control options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to your needs. Note: Off is the factory default setting. Note: Off is received. Auto CR ...occur when a CR code is the factory default setting. Zero Slash • On-The zero (0) prints with the printer: Download to NLQ II (available for 2580/2581 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion of all default ...
Note: Off is the factory default setting. Download (available for 2590/2591 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion of the receive... page substitution Note: Disabled is the factory default setting. Control options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to your needs. Note: Off is the factory default setting. Note: Off is received. Auto CR ...occur when a CR code is the factory default setting. Zero Slash • On-The zero (0) prints with the printer: Download to NLQ II (available for 2580/2581 models only) • Enabled-Reserves a portion of all default ...
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...mode • Table Select lets you want to print in. For more information regarding data stream changes, see "Using Setup mode" on 2590/2591 models, lets you can use the high‑resolution 24‑wire graphics commands. Make Emulation option selections from the Main menu. ... Proprinter III. • On-The printer emulates a Proprinter III. • Off-The printer operates with the language you select Italic Character Table or Epson Extended Graphic Character Table. IBM mode Proprinter III, available only on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Note: Off is the...
...mode • Table Select lets you want to print in. For more information regarding data stream changes, see "Using Setup mode" on 2590/2591 models, lets you can use the high‑resolution 24‑wire graphics commands. Make Emulation option selections from the Main menu. ... Proprinter III. • On-The printer emulates a Proprinter III. • Off-The printer operates with the language you select Italic Character Table or Epson Extended Graphic Character Table. IBM mode Proprinter III, available only on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications. Note: Off is the...
Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's 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 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. Graphics printing Note: This feature supports existing graphics programs. Multiple‑part forms 2580+ or 2581+ 2590+ or 2591+ ...
...: This feature is available through printer commands. Learning about the printer 9 Understanding 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. Graphics printing Note: This feature supports existing graphics programs. Multiple‑part forms 2580+ or 2581+ 2590+ or 2591+ ...
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... on the Bar code function, see the Technical Reference at www.lexmark.com. 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. Printing a demonstration page 1 Set the forms... thickness lever to work with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation. • The printer is compatible with Okidata MICROLINE ...
... on the Bar code function, see the Technical Reference at www.lexmark.com. 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. Printing a demonstration page 1 Set the forms... thickness lever to work with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation. • The printer is compatible with Okidata MICROLINE ...
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... III 7 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter II 8 IBM ExecJetTM Printer Model 4072 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2590+ or 2591+ users 1 Forms Printer 2590+ or 2591+ 2 Forms Printer 2490+ or 2491+ 3 Forms Printer 2390+ or 2391+ 4 2390+ or 2391+ 5 2390 or 2391 IBM Personal Printer Series II 6 4212 IBM Proprinter 24P 7 2390 IBM PS/1 Printer 8 4207/4208 Proprinter X24/XL24 9 IBM ExecJet...
... III 7 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter II 8 IBM ExecJetTM Printer Model 4072 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2590+ or 2591+ users 1 Forms Printer 2590+ or 2591+ 2 Forms Printer 2490+ or 2491+ 3 Forms Printer 2390+ or 2391+ 4 2390+ or 2391+ 5 2390 or 2391 IBM Personal Printer Series II 6 4212 IBM Proprinter 24P 7 2390 IBM PS/1 Printer 8 4207/4208 Proprinter X24/XL24 9 IBM ExecJet...
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... most, but not all, of the printer capabilities. Using Okidata 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...
... most, but not all, of the printer capabilities. Using Okidata 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...
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...can also select 24 cpi. • Fast Draft supports only 10, 12, and 15 pitch. Notes: • On 2590+ or 2591+ models, you change the default values and modes of printer operation. 4 Micro This feeds the paper downward in low power mode. 1 7 1 2 3 4 2 Power Set TOF... LineFeed to advance the paper 5 micro movements, and then go into continuous feed. 2 Macro This supports different styles of the printer and places the printer in small incremental movements. Using the control panel 17 Button 6 Tear Off 7 Start/Stop Description This alternates the paper between four...
...can also select 24 cpi. • Fast Draft supports only 10, 12, and 15 pitch. Notes: • On 2590+ or 2591+ models, you change the default values and modes of printer operation. 4 Micro This feeds the paper downward in low power mode. 1 7 1 2 3 4 2 Power Set TOF... LineFeed to advance the paper 5 micro movements, and then go into continuous feed. 2 Macro This supports different styles of the printer and places the printer in small incremental movements. Using the control panel 17 Button 6 Tear Off 7 Start/Stop Description This alternates the paper between four...