Lexmark 2500 User Manual

Forms Printer 2500 SeriesUser's GuideJuly 2007 www.lexmark.comLexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, In

Understanding the printer features and functionsPrinter features by modelFeature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591Multi-speed printingFastDft (Fast Draft)•

Feature/function All modelsControl panel Button control for Load/Unload, Tear Off, Font, Setup, Pitch,Macro, and paper movement functions. Control pan

Feature/function All modelsBar code function These bar codes are resident in the printer:• 3 of 9• Codabar (NW-7)• Code 39• Code 128• Interleaved 2 of

2 Turn the printer on.The Power light comes on solid, the Paper Out light is blinking, and the current default font light is on solid.3 Open the manua

Printing a network setup pageIf the printer is attached to a network, print a network setup page to verify the network connection and find theprinter

Using IBM emulation modeIf the printer is using IBM mode (the factory default setting), select a printer from your program in the followingpreferred o

For Forms Printer 2580/2581 users:1 Epson FX8502 Epson FX 1050For Forms Printer 2590/2591 users:1 Epson LQ8502 LQ 1050Using Okidata MICROLINE emulatio

Using the control panelUnderstanding the control panel buttonsThe control panel has two layers of functionality:• Layer 1, with the control panel cove

Button Function6Tear Off Alternates the paper between Tear Off and Top-Of-Form7 Start/Stop Communicates the on/off status of the printerLayer 2 contro

Button Function7Set TOF Sets the Top-Of-Form, which is the position of the first print line on the pageUnderstanding the control panel lightsThe follo

ContentsSafety information...7Learning about the printer...

Setting the printer online or offlineThe printer must be online to accept data.• To set the printer online, press Start/Stop.The Ready light comes on.

Selecting a Tractor modeNote: Because this function unloads continuous forms from the currently selected tractor, tear off excess paper priorto initia

Selecting and locking a pitchThe printer data stream may contain control codes which select a particular pitch. To override the codes, you canselect a

Loading paperThis se ction explains how to load continuous forms, cut sheet forms, labels and envelopes. It also includes informationabout paper orien

Forms thickness for 2580/2581Paper type Paper thickness Paper weight Forms thickness leversettingSingle forms (cut orcontinuous)Thin56 g/m2 (15 lb)65

Paper pathsPaper paths for the push tractorIn these examples, the tractor pushes the paper from the front or the rear of the printer.Front loading pap

Setting the Tear Off positionWhen Auto Tear Off is set to On, it moves the top perforation of a continuous form to the Tear Off position when allof th

2 Make sure the paper path is clear.Note: If a cut form or envelope is loaded in the printer, press FormFeed to remove it.3 Set the forms thickness le

7 Open the left and right tractor doors, and then place the paper holes over the second or third pins of the tractorunit.If necessary, move the left o

12 Close the front cover.13 Press Start/Stop to load the paper to Top-Of-Form and put the printer online.If Auto Tear Off is set to On, the printer mo

Loading a cut form or envelope manually ...

6 Pull the left and right tractor locking levers up to unlock the tractors.7 Open the left and right tractor doors.8 Open the front cover.9 Insert pap

Push or pull the paper through the paper path until it passes the printhead.10 Close the front cover.11 Place the paper holes over the tractor pins.If

16 Remove slack from the paper, and then lock the right locking lever.17 Open the control panel cover to access layer 2.18 Press Micro , Micro , or

1 Turn the printer on.2 Make sure the paper path is clear.Note: If a cut form or envelope is loaded in the printer, press FormFeed to remove it.3 Set

5 Remove the ribbon access cover.6 Pull the left and right tractor locking levers up to unlock the tractors.Loading paper34

7 Open the left and right tractor doors.8 Insert the paper through the bottom slot of the printer.Push or pull the paper through the paper path until

If necessary, move the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to the paper width.Note: If you have trouble moving the right tractor to the paper

Loading cut formsCut forms can be single sheets, envelopes, or multiple-part forms. They are placed one at a time into the manualfeeder.Loading a cut

7 Move the left paper guide so that the print start position you want aligns with the [A symbol printed on themargin guide.The distance from the left

Notes:• If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to On, the paper feeds automatically to the Top-Of-Form.• If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to Off, press FormFeed.1

Troubleshooting...62Checking an unresponsive printer...

Setting Top-of-FormTop-of-Form sets the first line of print. Use the control panel to save your Top-of-Form settings for continuous forms,cut forms, a

Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in pull mode1 Turn the printer on.The Paper Out light blinks if no paper is loaded.2 Move the paper select le

4 Open the control panel cover to access layer 2.5 Press any paper movement button (Micro , Micro , LineFeed) to align the horizontal lines located

Paper and specialty media guidePaper types and sizes supported by the printerThe printer supports paper weights of 56–90 g/m2 (15-24 lb) and envelope

Changing tractor positionsThe tractor unit can be installed in the push tractor position or the pull tractor position. This section describes howto ch

Converting the push tractor to pull tractor position1 Make sure the printer is off.2 Make sure paper is not loaded in the printer.3 Pull the front cov

8 To slide the tractor feeder into the printer:a Hold down the latching levers and gently push the tractor feeder into the printer until it stops.b Co

5 Make sure the paper select lever is set to the position.6 While holding down the latching levers, fit the left and right locks onto the posts in t

Understanding Setup mode and menuoptionsThe printer is preset at the factory for font, pitch, form length, and other settings. These are called factor

Printer Setup mode—Main menuTo Select PressExit and Save Setup Set TOFPrint All LineFeedForms Macro Options MacroData OptionsMicro Control OptionsMicr

Notices...76Edition notice...

3 To change the Menu Language, press Macro.Control Options Current PressReturn to Main menu English Set TOFReturn to previous page Enabled LineFeedMen

Forms Macro OptionsForms Macro Options customizes macros to print a variety of forms.Data OptionsData Options defines how information sent to the prin

Notes:– Eastern European, Baltic, and Middle Eastern language code page configurations can be selected by holdingdown specific key combinations when t

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 whethe

Control optionsNote: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to your needs. To print a list of all default settings, pressLineFeed from the

Quiet• Enabled—The printer prints at a quieter noise level.• Disabled—The printer prints at the normal noise level.Note: Disabled is the factory defau

Interface optionsNote: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to your needs. To print a list of all default settings, pressLineFeed from th

Maintaining the printerPeriodically, certain tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality.Ordering suppliesUse the listed part numbers to orde

Cleaning the outside of the printerClean the outside of the printer with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not use spray or chemical cleaners anywhereon

Administrative supportRestoring the factory default settingsRestoring the US factory default settingsThe factory default settings for the United State

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The factory default settings have been restored once the carrier moves.Supporting IPSecInternet Protocol Security (IPSec) provides authentication and

Using 802.1x authentication802.1x authentication allows the printer to join networks that require authentication before allowing access.Support for 80

TroubleshootingChecking an unresponsive printerIf your printer is not responding, make sure:• The power cord is plugged into the printer and a properl

Using Hex Trace modeHex Trace mode prints the control codes that are sent to the printer. Use this mode to help diagnose software/driverproblems.1 Mak

Control panel lights Status Action requiredPowerReadyPaper OutPanel LockFont LockOnBlinkingBlinkingBlinkingBlinking1 Check for a paper or ribbon jam.2

Control panel lights Status Action requiredPowerReadyPaper OutFont LockOnBlinkingBlinkingBlinking1 Turn the printer off.2 Turn the printer on.If the c

The draft alignment bars print.Note: The current value is the number printed below the bars.4 To set Draft, select the best row of alignment bars from

• See the documentation that came with your program to make sure you have selected the correct printer driver.• If you are using Windows, use the Wind

Buttons do not work, except for Start/Stop, FormFeed, Tear Off andLoad/Unload1 Turn the printer off.2 Press and hold Load/Unload and Tractor while tur

Incorrect characters print, left margin changes, or printing stopsThese are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:• Make sure the print

Safety informationConnect the power supply cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.CAUTION—POTENT

To clear a cut form paper jam:1 Turn the printer off.2 Set the forms thickness lever to position 7.3 Push the paper select lever down to the positio

• Make sure the right paper guide is set correctly for the paper width being used.• Make sure the Auto Cut Sheet Load option is set correctly. For mor

The Auto Sheet Feeder places paper at the wrong Top-Of-FormpositionThese are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:• Make sure the Top-

Solving print quality problemsThe information in the following topics may help you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions do not correctth

d Press Start/Stop to stop or interrupt the printer test.e Press Start/Stop again if you want to resume the printer test.Printing continues until you

Incorrect line spacing or overprinting occursThese are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:• Reset the forms thickness lever.• For mo

NoticesProduct name Machine type Model numberLexmark 2580 2580 100Lexmark 2580n 2580 110Lexmark 2581 2581 100Lexmark 2581n 2581 110Lexmark 2590 2590 1

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTSThis software and any accompanying documentation provided under this agreement are commercial computersoftware and docu

The FCC Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when theequipment is operated in a residential insta

Noise emission levelsThe following measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance with ISO 9296.Note: Some modes may n

Learning about the printerPrinter overviewThe LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- and 24-wire narrow- and wide-carriage m

Mode Description Power consumption (Watts)Scanning The product is scanning hard-copy documents. NAReady The product is waiting for a print job. 8 WPow

This limited warranty applies to this product only if it was originally purchased for your use, and not for resale, fromLexmark or a Lexmark Remarkete

—Accidents, misuse, abuse or use inconsistent with Lexmark user’s guides, manuals, instructions or guidance—Unsuitable physical or operating environme

IndexNumerics802.1x authentication 61Aaligning left margin 39Bbidirectional alignment adjusting 65buttons, control panel printer status 17Ccalling

optional Tractor 2 Feeder positionspaper incorrectly 71paper fed from Auto Sheet Feederis skewed 72paper fed in Auto Sheet Feederjams at printer ent

optional Tractor 2 Feeder positionspaper incorrectly 71paper fed from Auto Sheet Feederis skewed 72paper fed in Auto Sheet Feederjams at printer ent

Printer back viewPart name1 Ribbon access cover latch2Acoustic flap3Tear off bar4Ribbon access cover latch5Recessed network button6 Network connectorW