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About your Windows and DOS application software Windows-based applications If you are in the readme.1st file included in the download package. 17 Setting up your printer Connecting the serial cable For installation and connection instructions, see the optional serial interface manual. 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.
About your Windows and DOS application software Windows-based applications If you are in the readme.1st file included in the download package. 17 Setting up your printer Connecting the serial cable For installation and connection instructions, see the optional serial interface manual. 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.
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... the following preferred order. For Lexmark Forms Printer 2480/2481 users: 1 Forms Printer 2480/2481 2 Forms Printer 2380/2381 plus 3 2380 plus/2381 plus 4 2380/2381 IBM Personal Printer Series™ II 5 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter™ III 6 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter II 7 IBM ExecJet™ 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...
... the following preferred order. For Lexmark Forms Printer 2480/2481 users: 1 Forms Printer 2480/2481 2 Forms Printer 2380/2381 plus 3 2380 plus/2381 plus 4 2380/2381 IBM Personal Printer Series™ II 5 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter™ III 6 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter II 7 IBM ExecJet™ 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...
User's Guide
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... Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode If your Forms Printer 2480/2481 has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your application software in your software application must match the emulation mode you select for your printer. See "Emulation menu options" on page 103 for more information. About your printer The printer driver you select in the following...
... Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode If your Forms Printer 2480/2481 has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your application software in your software application must match the emulation mode you select for your printer. See "Emulation menu options" on page 103 for more information. About your printer The printer driver you select in the following...
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Make sure: • You selected the appropriate printer driver for your software application. For more information, see "Setting up your Windows and DOS application software" on pag e17. • You selected the appropriate emulation mode for your printer. The operator panel is locked. For more information, see "Using IBM emulation mode" on page 18...
Make sure: • You selected the appropriate printer driver for your software application. For more information, see "Setting up your Windows and DOS application software" on pag e17. • You selected the appropriate emulation mode for your printer. The operator panel is locked. For more information, see "Using IBM emulation mode" on page 18...
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You can run the Printer Test with or without the printer being connected to the printer. Use trace mode to help diagnose software/driver problems. To enter trace mode: 1 Make sure paper and the ribbon cartridge are installed 2 Turn the printer Off. 3 Press and hold LineFeed while you turn the printer On. 4 Release LineFeed when printing starts...
You can run the Printer Test with or without the printer being connected to the printer. Use trace mode to help diagnose software/driver problems. To enter trace mode: 1 Make sure paper and the ribbon cartridge are installed 2 Turn the printer Off. 3 Press and hold LineFeed while you turn the printer On. 4 Release LineFeed when printing starts...
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...; Make sure the correct printer driver is wrong; Troubleshooting 131 application manual. Problem with the software Refer to your software applications. Specified pitch or font selected is not printing or is changing. • Your software is incorrect, or Forms are jamming overprinting occurs.... Software application problem. • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is using bitmapped (graphic) fonts. Paper loads wrong. See "Setting the forms thickness lever" on page 31. • Your software is selected.
...; Make sure the correct printer driver is wrong; Troubleshooting 131 application manual. Problem with the software Refer to your software applications. Specified pitch or font selected is not printing or is changing. • Your software is incorrect, or Forms are jamming overprinting occurs.... Software application problem. • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is using bitmapped (graphic) fonts. Paper loads wrong. See "Setting the forms thickness lever" on page 31. • Your software is selected.
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... of ink. printing printer cable, it is Forms thickness lever is correctly installed and securely snapped down on page 44. too high for more information. • Printer ribbon is light. Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Action Printer sounds as if it may not correctly connected at both stops. ends. • Wrong driver in software. •...
... of ink. printing printer cable, it is Forms thickness lever is correctly installed and securely snapped down on page 44. too high for more information. • Printer ribbon is light. Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Action Printer sounds as if it may not correctly connected at both stops. ends. • Wrong driver in software. •...
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... surface. Ribbon access cover or front cover is open. • Move any objects touching the printer. • Make sure the printer is not selected. See "Setting up your software application manual. Refer to your Windows and DOS...printer and computer power switches Off. Software application problem. Operator panel is locked (Padlock light is On). • Turn Off the printer. • Press and hold Load/Unload and Tractor and turn On the printer. The printer vibrates. Make sure you are trying to Auto or the port you have selected the correct printer driver...
... surface. Ribbon access cover or front cover is open. • Move any objects touching the printer. • Make sure the printer is not selected. See "Setting up your software application manual. Refer to your Windows and DOS...printer and computer power switches Off. Software application problem. Operator panel is locked (Padlock light is On). • Turn Off the printer. • Press and hold Load/Unload and Tractor and turn On the printer. The printer vibrates. Make sure you are trying to Auto or the port you have selected the correct printer driver...
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... 2 operator panel 25 C change the menu language in setup mode 92 checklist of problems 112 clearing paper jams 123 configuring the printer 18 continuous forms loading 46 D description of printer parts 4 doors 33 drivers 19 E electronic emissions notices 145 Energy Star 147 envelope orientation 77 envelopes loading 72 EU defaults 121 F factory defaults setting...
... 2 operator panel 25 C change the menu language in setup mode 92 checklist of problems 112 clearing paper jams 123 configuring the printer 18 continuous forms loading 46 D description of printer parts 4 doors 33 drivers 19 E electronic emissions notices 145 Energy Star 147 envelope orientation 77 envelopes loading 72 EU defaults 121 F factory defaults setting...
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...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 connector 9 switch 7 tear bar 9 top cover 7 printer test 116 printing a cut 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 ...
...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 connector 9 switch 7 tear bar 9 top cover 7 printer test 116 printing a cut 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 ...
Card Stock & Label Guide
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...matrix. If you are free of the sheet will contaminate your printer and your cartridge and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. For best results, do not print within 2.3 mm (0.090 in .) at driver edge Using cut labels without zone coating, choose butt cut ...at leading edge 279.4 mm (11 in.) at driver edge 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at leading edge 279.4 mm (11 in .) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or of the die-cuts of about 1-mm (0.04-in the design for Optra plus printers, 4039, 4029, and 4019, as well as...
...matrix. If you are free of the sheet will contaminate your printer and your cartridge and could void your printer and cartridge warranties. Measurements may vary, depending on the printer model. For best results, do not print within 2.3 mm (0.090 in .) at driver edge Using cut labels without zone coating, choose butt cut ...at leading edge 279.4 mm (11 in.) at driver edge 215.9 mm (8.5 in.) at leading edge 279.4 mm (11 in .) of the edge of the label, of the perforations, or of the die-cuts of about 1-mm (0.04-in the design for Optra plus printers, 4039, 4029, and 4019, as well as...
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Top perforation 12.7 mm Waste strip Driver edge 11 in. 279.4 mm 0.06 in. 1.6 mm Perforation end Liner edge 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Non-print area 0.25 in. 6.35 mm Non-print area 0.25 in . Liner edge Stripped edge 0.125 in. 3 mm 0.094 in. 2.4 mm Leading Edge 8.5 in. 215.9 mm Waste strip 0.25 in (6.35 mm) Non-print area 0.33 in. 8.38 mm 0.5 in . 6.35 mm Non-print area (Not drawn to scale) Labels 25
Top perforation 12.7 mm Waste strip Driver edge 11 in. 279.4 mm 0.06 in. 1.6 mm Perforation end Liner edge 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Non-print area 0.25 in. 6.35 mm Non-print area 0.25 in . Liner edge Stripped edge 0.125 in. 3 mm 0.094 in. 2.4 mm Leading Edge 8.5 in. 215.9 mm Waste strip 0.25 in (6.35 mm) Non-print area 0.33 in. 8.38 mm 0.5 in . 6.35 mm Non-print area (Not drawn to scale) Labels 25
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At a minimum, paper labels should be rigid enough to withstand the pick force of toner contaminating the fuser. Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then converting to a cut...diagram shows a recommended label design for laser printers, which use a different paper picking mechanism. 0.094 in. 2.4 mm Leading Edge 8.5 in. 215.9 mm Liner edge Stripped edge 0.125 in. 3 mm Non-print area 0.79 in. 20 mm 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Top perforation Driver edge 11 in. 279.4 mm 0.06...
At a minimum, paper labels should be rigid enough to withstand the pick force of toner contaminating the fuser. Dual web forms • Constructing dual web forms involves joining together rolls of two different materials (usually pressure-sensitive paper and bond paper) and then converting to a cut...diagram shows a recommended label design for laser printers, which use a different paper picking mechanism. 0.094 in. 2.4 mm Leading Edge 8.5 in. 215.9 mm Liner edge Stripped edge 0.125 in. 3 mm Non-print area 0.79 in. 20 mm 0.33 in. 8.38 mm Top perforation Driver edge 11 in. 279.4 mm 0.06...
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...higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use ... with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in .) strip from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies ...100-400* Sheffield * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer. • Do not use label sheets with the recommended print side facedown. Media specifications Labels Width: ...
...higher than 300 Sheffield could result in .) from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use ... with the recommended print side faceup and the top edge going in .) strip from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies ...100-400* Sheffield * 150-250 Sheffield is optimal. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer. • Do not use label sheets with the recommended print side facedown. Media specifications Labels Width: ...
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... 150 - 250 Sheffield is not possible, a non-oozing adhesive should be used. It may impact printer reliability. Partial sheets may cause labels to Card Stock from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate... in.) Length: 127-355.6 mm (5-14 in.) Weight: Up to 199 g/m2 (53 lb) Thickness: Up to Labels from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same paper source. • Do not...
... 150 - 250 Sheffield is not possible, a non-oozing adhesive should be used. It may impact printer reliability. Partial sheets may cause labels to Card Stock from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not use preprinted card stock manufactured with chemicals that may contaminate... in.) Length: 127-355.6 mm (5-14 in.) Weight: Up to 199 g/m2 (53 lb) Thickness: Up to Labels from the printer driver, the Local Printer Setup Utility, or MarkVision. • Do not load labels together with paper or transparencies in the same paper source. • Do not...
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...edge of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.040 in first. When printing on labels: • Set the Paper Type to Card Stock from the printer driver. • Do not use label sheets that have exposed adhesive. • Do not use labels that are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged. ...stock and label guidelines When printing on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to Labels from the backing sheet or are separating from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use card stock that is optimal. Media specifications Labels Card...
...edge of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.040 in first. When printing on labels: • Set the Paper Type to Card Stock from the printer driver. • Do not use label sheets that have exposed adhesive. • Do not use labels that are wrinkled, bubbled, or otherwise damaged. ...stock and label guidelines When printing on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to Labels from the backing sheet or are separating from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use card stock that is optimal. Media specifications Labels Card...
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Lexmark W850 Limit label printing to occasional use of A4- Always feed labels and card stock from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). Printer specifications 90 The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. ...• Set the Paper Type to Labels from Tray 1, 2 or the multipurpose feeder. or letter-size paper office labels designed for laser printers. Width: 89-297 mm (3.5-11.7 in.) Length: 99-432 mm (3.9-17 in printing degradation. We do not recommend using vinyl or polyester...
Lexmark W850 Limit label printing to occasional use of A4- Always feed labels and card stock from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). Printer specifications 90 The following table lists the maximum weights supported by the trays and the multipurpose feeder. ...• Set the Paper Type to Labels from Tray 1, 2 or the multipurpose feeder. or letter-size paper office labels designed for laser printers. Width: 89-297 mm (3.5-11.7 in.) Length: 99-432 mm (3.9-17 in printing degradation. We do not recommend using vinyl or polyester...
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...that are separating from edges. We recommend zone coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.040 in first. Printer specifications 91 When printing on the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be removed on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to peel...during printing, resulting in .) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from the printer driver. • Do not use labels that may cause labels to Card Stock from peeling inside the printer. • Portrait orientation is creased. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into ...
...that are separating from edges. We recommend zone coating of the adhesive at least 1 mm (0.040 in first. Printer specifications 91 When printing on the leading and driver edge, and a non-oozing adhesive should be removed on card stock: • Set the Paper Type to peel...during printing, resulting in .) strip from the leading edge to prevent labels from the printer driver. • Do not use labels that may cause labels to Card Stock from peeling inside the printer. • Portrait orientation is creased. Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into ...
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.... Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer. • Use grain short card stock when possible. Labels can withstand temperatures up to the sheet edge. Lexmark X215 The Lexmark X215 prints on the leading and driver edge, and use with chemicals that the labels can be... fed one sheet at least 1 mm (0.04 in .) strip on paper office labels designed for laser printers. Check with exposed adhesive. ...
.... Preprinting introduces semi-liquid and volatile components into the printer. • Use grain short card stock when possible. Labels can withstand temperatures up to the sheet edge. Lexmark X215 The Lexmark X215 prints on the leading and driver edge, and use with chemicals that the labels can be... fed one sheet at least 1 mm (0.04 in .) strip on paper office labels designed for laser printers. Check with exposed adhesive. ...
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...cuts of the label. • Do not use label sheets that can be removed on labels: • Set the Paper Type to Labels from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material. • Do ...125-in.) strip from the leading edge to 163 g/m2 (100 lb) For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark X215 User's Guide. Adhesive material will also contaminate your printer and your label adhesive material can tolerate a fusing temperature of 180°C (356°F) for use with adhesive, and...
...cuts of the label. • Do not use label sheets that can be removed on labels: • Set the Paper Type to Labels from the printer driver. • Use standard-size products (either A4 or Letter). • Do not use label sheets with a slick backing material. • Do ...125-in.) strip from the leading edge to 163 g/m2 (100 lb) For paper and transparency specifications, see the Lexmark X215 User's Guide. Adhesive material will also contaminate your printer and your label adhesive material can tolerate a fusing temperature of 180°C (356°F) for use with adhesive, and...