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 ............................................
Contents Loading a cut form or envelope ................................................................. Aligning the left margin ............................................................................. Setting Top-Of-Form ................................................................................... Using the Tear Off bar ................................................................................ 72 77 81 87 Chapter 5: Using Setup mode ....................................................
1 About your printer Printer models Carriage width Cut forms Continuous forms Narrow Wide 297 mm (11.7 in.) 254 mm (10.0 in.) 419 mm (16.5 in.) 406 mm (16.0 in.) 1 About your printer The Lexmark™ Forms Printer 2400 Series are available in 9- and 24-wire narrow-carriage (2480 and 2490) and 9- and 24-wire wide-carriage (2481 and 2491) models. Depending on the printer model you have chosen, your printer may look different than those illustrated in this manual.
Features and functions Printer features by model Feature/function 2480/2481 2490/2491 Multi-speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) About your printer • 10 characters per inch (cpi) • 409 cps • 12 cpi • 438 characters per second (cps) 510 cps Draft 309 cps 274 cps Courier and Gothic 77 cps (Near-Letter-Quality mode) 91 cps (Letter-Quality mode) • 465 cps Prestige, Not available on these 91 cps Presentor, Orator, and models.
Printer features by model (continued) Feature/function 2480/2481 2490/2491 Print styles Highlighting Available through capability: printer commands. • Double-high Highlighting capability: • Double-high • Double-strike • Double-wide • Double-wide • Emphasized • Emphasized • Italics • Italics • Overscore • Overscore • Subscript • Subscript • Superscript • Superscript • Underline • Underline • Shading • Outline Graphics printing Resolution of up to 144 x 240 dots per square inch (dpi).
About your printer Features and functions Features/functions All models Operator panel Button control for Load/Unload, Tear Off, Font, Setup, paper movement, Pitch, and Macro functions. Operator panel lights indicate current status. Font lock and Pitch lock • Locks font and pitch selections you make from the operator panel so they are not changed by your application software. • Font or Pitch lock is deactivated when you turn the printer Off unless you set them as the menu default.
Features and functions (continued) Features/functions All models Adjustable tractor Built-in adjustable tractor lets you handle continuous form paper without purchasing any options. It can be repositioned to function as: • Push tractor • Pull tractor Limits the operator panel functions to the Start/Stop, FormFeed, Tear Off, and Load/Unload buttons only, restricting the use of all printer functions to designated persons only. Ribbon cartridge Contains the printer ribbon.
Features and functions (continued) Features/functions All models Bar code function These bar codes are resident in the printer: • 3 of 9 • Code 128 • Interleaved 2 of 5 • UPC-A About your printer • EAN 8 • EAN 13 • PostNet For more information on the Bar code function, refer to the Technical Reference (www.lexmark.com). Software compatibility • Compatible with all computer software programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation.
Printer description Forms thickness lever Operator panel Power switch Paper guides Manual feed door Paper select lever Printer parts and function Part name Function Forms thickness lever Adjusts the printhead for the thickness of forms being printed. Ribbon access cover Covers the ribbon cartridge and internal printer components. Power switch Turns the printer On and Off.
Acoustic flap Tear Off bar About your printer Latch Latch Power cord connector Tractor 2 connector 8 USB connector Parallel connector Optional serial interface knockout
Printer parts and function Function Latches Fastens the ribbon access cover to the printer. Acoustic flap Helps reduce noise during printing. Tear Off bar Provides an edge for a continuous form when Tear Off is used. Serial interface knockout Removing the serial interface knockout allows you to connect the optional serial interface cable. Parallel connector Where the parallel cable connects to the printer. USB connector Where the USB cable connects to the printer.
Printing the demonstration sample The following steps explain how to load a single sheet of paper so you can print the demonstration sample. If you want to load continuous forms, see “Loading continuous forms” on pag e46. Set the forms thickness lever to position 1. 2 Turn the printer On. About your printer 1 The Power light comes On solid, the Paper Out light is blinking, and the current default font light is On solid.
3 4 Open the manual feed door. Move the paper select lever up to the cut forms position. Power switch 5 6 Move the left paper guide to the right until it stops. Insert a single sheet of paper into the front of the printer and adjust the right paper guide so the paper is aligned against both the left and right paper guides.
7 Insert paper into the printer until the Paper Out light stops blinking. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to On, the paper feeds automatically to the Top-OfForm. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to Off, press FormFeed.
8 9 Turn the printer Off. While pressing Font on the operator panel turn the printer On. Continue pressing Font until all the operator panel lights blink. 10 Release the Font button. The Power and Ready lights stay On and the demonstration page prints.
Connecting the printer to your computer These cables are not supplied with your printer. For ordering information, see “Supplies” on pag e107. • If you are using a parallel cable, see “Connecting the parallel cable” on pag e14. • If you are using a USB cable, see “Connecting the USB cable” on pag e16. About your printer • If you are using the optional serial interface, see “Connecting the serial cable” on page 17. Connecting the parallel cable 1 2 Turn the printer and computer Off.
Fasten the clip wires to the parallel cable, as shown. 4 Connect the other end of the parallel cable to your computer. Turn the printer and computer On. Continue with “Setting up your Windows and DOS application software” on pag e17.
Connecting the USB cable 1 2 Turn the printer and computer Off. Connect the USB cable at the back of the printer. About your printer This cable is not supplied with your printer. Order the Lexmark USB cable using part number 12A2405. 3 4 5 Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. Turn the printer and computer On. Continue with “Setting up your Windows and DOS application software” on pag e17.
Connecting the serial cable For installation and connection instructions, see the optional serial interface manual. Windows-based applications If you are using a Windows program, use the Windows Forms Printer 2400 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: Instructions for installing drivers are in the readme.1st file included in the download package.
DOS applications About your printer Follow the instructions that came with your DOS application software to see what printer drivers are available with that specific program. Most programs let you specify the type of printer you are using so the program can take full advantage of the printer’s features. Using IBM emulation mode If your printer is using IBM mode (the factory default), select a printer from your application software, in the following preferred order.
The printer driver you select in your software application must match the emulation mode you select for your printer. Printer drivers other than the 2400 series support most, but not all, of the printer’s capabilities. See “Emulation menu options” on page 103 for more information. For Forms Printer 2480/2481 users: 1 2 Epson FX850 Epson FX1050 For Forms Printer 2490/2491 users: 1 Epson LQ850 2 LQ1050 See “Emulation menu options” on page 103 for more information.
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2 Using the operator panel Use the operator panel to perform basic tasks like feeding forms, taking the printer offline, and setting defaults in Setup mode.
Operator panel layers The operator panel has two layers of functionality. • Layer 1, with the operator panel cover closed, contains basic functions like LineFeed, FormFeed, Tear Off, and taking the printer online/offline. • Layer 2, with the operator panel cover down, as shown, contains more advanced functionality. Use layer 2 to select a macro and change printer menu settings such as Top-Of-Form.
2490/2491 operator panel 1 Power Power Ready Tractor2 Paper out Start/Stop LineFeed FormFeed Tear Off Font Lock Load/Unload Courier Prestige Gothic Presentor Set TOF Micro Tractor ↑ Pitch Orator Script Draft FastDft Lock 2 3 Macro 4 LineFeed Macro ↓ Setup Micro 10 12 15 17 20 24 PS layer 1 layer 2 Operator panel 23
Understanding the operator panel buttons Use the operator panel buttons to perform printer tasks and change printer settings. Layer 1 operator panel buttons Press this button: When you want to … Start/Stop Alternate the printer between online (Ready light is On) and offline (Ready light is Off). Note: LineFeed Printer must be online to receive data. Advance the paper one line. Operator panel If you press and hold LineFeed, the paper advances 5 micro movements and then goes into continuous mode.
Layer 2 operator panel buttons Press this button: When you want to… Set TOF Set Top-Of-Form. Top-Of-Form is the position of the first print line on the page. LineFeed Advance the paper one line. If you press and hold LineFeed, the paper advances 5 micro movements and then goes into continuous feed. Macro Select between four document formats. For more information, see “Forms Macro menu options” on page 96.
Layer 2 operator panel buttons (continued) Press this button: When you want to… Micro ↓ Feed the paper downward in: • 1/72-inch increments (2480/2481 models) • 1/90-inch increments (2490/2491 models) If you press and hold the Micro ↓ button, the paper advances in micro movements and then goes into continuous feed. Use Micro ↓ to adjust the Top-Of-Form. Setup Enter Setup mode to change the default values and modes for printer operation.
Understanding the operator panel lights The following table describes the light patterns on the operator panel. Layer 1 operator panel lights Light status Light What it means On The printer is On. Ready On The printer is online and ready to print. Blinking The printer is receiving data. Off The printer is offline. Tractor 2 On Tractor 2 is activated. (The optional Tractor 2 Feeder must be installed.) Paper Out Off Paper is loaded in the printer. Blinking The printer is out of paper.
Layer 2 operator panel lights Light status Light What it means Operator panel Macro On The specified macro function is activated. For more information, see “Forms Macro menu options” on page 96. Off No macro is being used, or Macros have been disabled in the Setup menu. Pitch On You (or your software application) selected one of the printer's standard pitches. Pitch Lock On Pitch Lock is active and prevents your software application from changing the pitch you selected on the operator panel.
Advancing the paper You can use the operator panel to advance the paper when the printer is not printing. • Press LineFeed to advance the paper to the next line. • Press FormFeed to advance the paper to the Top-Of-Form on the next page or to eject the cut form. If you are at the Tear Off bar: • Press LineFeed to move the paper incrementally. • Press Tear Off to move the paper to the Top-Of-Form. Using Tear Off Tear Off works only when the tractor unit is in the push position.
Using the Load/Unload feature Load/Unload works only when the tractor unit is in the push position. For information, see “Changing tractor positions” on page 33. Use the Load/Unload feature to unload continuous forms from the printer while you print on either a cut form or envelope. You can also use the feature to load continuous forms into the printer when the paper path is clear. For information, see “Loading continuous forms” on pag e46.
Selecting or locking a font 1 To select a font, repeatedly press Font until you see the font light On next to the selection you want. Layer 1 Power Ready Tractor2 Paper out Start/Stop LineFeed FormFeed Tear Off Load/Unload Tractor FastDraft Draft Gothic Courier Font Lock 2 To lock any font so your software application cannot select a different one, continue pressing Font until the Font Lock light comes On, and the font you want is selected.
Selecting or locking a pitch 1 2 To select a pitch, open the operator panel to layer 2. Repeatedly press Pitch until you see the pitch light On next to the selection you want. Layer 2 1 Power ↑ Pitch Lock Operator panel 3 3 4 Macro Set TOF Micro 2 LineFeed Macro ↓ Setup Micro 10 12 15 17 20 PS To lock a pitch so your software application cannot select a different one, continue pressing Pitch until the Pitch Lock light comes On and the pitch you want is selected.
3 Changing tractor positions This section describes how to change the tractor unit position.This a tractor unit. Left latching lever Pin Left tractor door Left locking lever Rubber tractor stop You can install the tractor unit in the push tractor position or the pull tractor position. To view an illustration of the tractor positions and paper paths available, see “Paper paths for the push tractor” on page 47.
Push tractor position The printer is shipped with the tractor unit installed at the front of the printer, which is the push tractor position. This position lets you use the Tear Off feature of the printer.
Pull tractor position When the tractor unit is installed at the top of the printer, it functions as a pull tractor and supports front and bottom paper loading.
Converting the push tractor to pull tractor position Removing the push tractor 1 2 Make sure paper is not loaded in the printer. Pull out the front cover to release it and pivot the cover up out of the way.
3 Hold down the latching levers while you pull and lift the tractor unit out of the printer.
Installing the pull tractor 1 2 Tractor positions 3 Remove the ribbon access cover. Turn the tractor unit around so that the latching levers are upright, facing you. Place the tractor against the back slant of your printer along the tractor guides.
4 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 While still holding down the latching levers, tilt the tractor feeder toward the front of the printer until the hooks at the end of the latching levers fit around the posts on the printer frame. Latching lever hook c Release the latching levers. The tractor unit fits into place at a 45° angle.
Tractor positions Converting the pull tractor to the push tractor position 1 2 3 Make sure the printer is Off. Make sure paper is not loaded in the printer. Holding down the latching levers, lift the tractor unit out of the printer. 4 Pull out the front cover to release it and pivot the cover up out of the way.
Make sure the paper select lever is set for continuous forms. 6 Holding down the latching levers, fit the left and right locks onto the posts in the printer. 7 8 Release the latching levers. Close the front cover.
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Loading paper 4 Loading paper This section describes how to load a cut form, continuous forms, labels, and an envelope.
Loading paper Setting the forms thickness lever Use the forms thickness lever to adjust printing on various forms, depending on the paper thickness. See the following table when setting this lever.
Paper type Paper weight Forms thickness lever settings Multiple-part forms 2-part form 2 or 3 3-part form 3 or 4 4-part form 4 or 5 5-part form 5 or 6 6-part form 5, 6, or 7 Envelopes 4, 5, or 6 Notes: • Print quality depends on the multiple-paper quality and the operating environment. Printing at low temperature may cause poor print quality, depending on the paper used. • When the setting is 4 or higher, printing speed becomes slower.
Loading paper Loading continuous forms You can load continuous paper utilizing four different paper paths, depending on whether you have the push tractor installed or the pull tractor installed. Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, refer to the documentation shipped with your option for paper loading instructions.
In these examples, the tractor pushes the paper from the front or the rear of the printer. Push tractor Tractor Tractor Front loading paper Rear loading paper Paper paths for the pull tractor In these examples, the tractor pulls the paper from the front or bottom of the printer.
Loading paper Loading continuous forms using the push tractor The factory setting for your printer is the push tractor position. If the tractor unit is not in this position, see “Converting the pull tractor to the push tractor position” on pag e40. 1 Turn the printer On. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. If a cut form or envelope is loaded in the printer, press FormFeed to remove it.
Set the forms thickness lever to a suitable setting. See “Setting the forms thickness lever” on page 44.
Loading paper 4 Pull out the front cover to release it and pivot the cover up out of the way. Front cover 5 Move the paper select lever down to the continuous forms position.
Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors.
Loading paper 7 8 Open the left and right tractor doors. Place the paper pinfeed holes over the second or third pins of the tractor unit. If necessary, move the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to the paper width. Keeping the left tractor positioned to the left of the rubber tractor stop keeps your paper within the paper sensor area. 9 Close the left and right tractor doors.
Move the tractor to align the left margin on your paper with the [A symbol printed on the rear plate. For help, see “Aligning the left margin” on pag e77. Margin guide printing starts at the [A symbol. The distance from the [A symbol to the left edge of the paper determines the width of the left margin. 53 Loading paper 10 Set the left margin.
Loading paper 11 Push down the left tractor locking lever to lock the tractor in place. 12 Remove slack from the paper and lock the right locking lever.
Front cover 14 Press Load/Unload. The paper loads to the current Top-of-Form. 15 Press Start/Stop to put the printer online. If Auto Tear Off is set to On or One Second, the printer moves the paper to the Tear Off bar. Note: When you use the push tractor to print continuous forms, line spacing within the first 1½ inches of the first form may not be uniform. 55 Loading paper 13 Close the front cover.
Loading paper Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractor Make sure the tractor is in the pull position. If the tractor unit is not in this position, see “Converting the push tractor to pull tractor position” on pag e36. 1 Turn the printer On. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. If a cut form or envelope is loaded in the printer, remove it by pressing FormFeed.
Set the forms thickness lever to position 7 while loading the paper.
Loading paper 4 5 Move the paper select lever down to the continuous forms position. Remove the ribbon access cover. Ribbon access cover Paper select lever 6 Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors.
Open the left and right tractor doors.
Loading paper 8 Pull out the front cover to release it and pivot the cover up out of the way.
Insert paper into the front of the printer between the metal and plastic plates. Push or pull the paper through the paper path until it passes the printhead.
Loading paper 10 Close the front cover. Front cover 11 Fit the paper pinfeed holes over the tractor pins. If necessary, move the left or right tractor to adjust the tractor to the paper width. Note: If you have trouble moving the right tractor to the paper width, roll the rubber tractor stop out of its’ seated position. Move the tractor to the paper width, load the paper, and lock the right tractor. To view the rubber tractor stop location, see “Changing tractor positions” on pag e33.
Move the tractor to align the left margin on your paper with the symbol [A printed on the ribbon access cover. For help, see “Aligning the left margin” on pag e77. Margin guide printing starts at the [A symbol. The distance from the [A symbol to the left edge of the paper determines the width of the left margin. 63 Loading paper 12 Close the left and right tractor doors. 13 Replace ribbon access cover. 14 Set the left margin.
Loading paper 15 Push down the left tractor locking lever to lock the tractor in place. 16 Remove slack from the paper and lock the right lever. Note: If you have trouble moving the right tractor to the paper width, roll the rubber tractor stop out of its’ seated position. Move the tractor to the paper width, load the paper, and lock the right tractor. To view the rubber tractor stop location, see “Changing tractor positions” on pag e33.
• Use the second form to set Top-Of-Form alignment. • To do this, align the horizontal lines (located on the platen) with the Top-Of-Form you want. To see an illustration, go to ” on pag e83. 20 Press Set TOF to set Top-Of-Form. Top-Of-Form is not saved if the printer is turned Off or runs out of paper when using the pull tractor. 21 Make sure the printer is online (Ready light is On solid). If not, press Start/Stop until the Ready light is On solid.
Loading paper Bottom loading continuous forms using the pull tractor Make sure the tractor is in the pull position. If the tractor is not in this position, see “Converting the push tractor to pull tractor position” on pag e36. 1 Turn the printer On. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. If a cut form or envelope is loaded in the printer, press FormFeed to remove it.
Set the forms thickness lever to position 7 while loading the paper.
Loading paper 4 5 Move the paper select lever to the continuous forms position. Remove the ribbon access cover. Ribbon access cover Paper select lever 6 Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors.
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 it passes the printhead. 9 Fit the paper pinfeed holes over the tractor pins. If necessary, move the left or right tractor to adjust the tractor to the paper width. Note: If you have trouble moving the right tractor to the paper width, roll the rubber tractor stop out of its’ seated position.
Loading paper the paper, and lock the right tractor. To view the rubber tractor stop location, see “Changing tractor positions” on pag e33. 10 Close the left and right tractor doors. 11 Replace the ribbon access cover. 12 Set the left margin. Move the tractor to align the left margin on your paper with the symbol [A printed on the ribbon access cover. For help, see “Aligning the left margin” on page 77. Margin guide printing starts at the [A symbol.
15 Move the forms thickness lever back to a suitable setting for the type of paper you are using. For help, see “Setting the forms thickness lever” on pag e44. 71 Loading paper 13 Push down the left tractor locking lever to lock the tractor in place. 14 Remove slack from the paper and lock the right lever.
Loading paper 16 Open the operator panel cover to access layer 2. 17 Press LineFeed, Micro ↑, or Micro ↓ to move the paper to the Top-Of-Form. 18 Press Set TOF to set Top-Of-Form. Top-Of-Form is not saved if the printer is turned Off or runs out of paper when using the pull tractor. 19 Make sure the printer is online (Ready light is On solid). If not, press Start/Stop until the Ready light is On solid. Loading a cut form or envelope Cut forms can be a single sheet, an envelope, or a multiple-part form.
1 Turn the printer On. 2 3 Make sure the paper path is clear. If continuous forms are currently loaded, tear off the leading edge of the continuous form and then press Load/Unload to park the continuous forms. The Paper Out light is blinking. 4 Set the forms thickness lever to a suitable setting for the type of paper you are using. See “Setting the forms thickness lever” on page 44 for more information.
Loading paper 5 Move the paper select lever up to the cut forms position. Paper select lever 6 Open the manual feed door.
Set the left margin. Move the left paper guide so that the print start position you want aligns with the [A symbol printed on the margin guide. For help, see “Aligning the left margin” on pag e77. Margin guide printing begins at the [A symbol. Left paper guide Paper The distance from the left paper guide to the [A symbol determines the width of the left margin.
Loading paper 8 Place a cut form or envelope against the left paper guide. If you are loading a preprinted form or envelope, put the top edge in first, printed side up. 9 Move the right paper guide so the guide aligns with the right edge of the paper.
• If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to Off, press FormFeed. 11 Make sure the printer is online (Ready light is On solid). If it is not, press Start/Stop until the Ready light is On solid. Aligning the left margin You can manually change the first print position at the left margin. The first print position is indicated by the [A symbol. You can also set the left margin from your software application. Note: Setting the left margin in your software application, adds it to the left margin setting on the printer.
Loading paper Aligning the left margin for continuous forms To set the left margin for continuous forms, first locate the [A symbol on the printer. The location of this symbol depends on the position of the tractor unit.
Locking lever Pull tractor position 1 2 3 4 Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors. Move the left tractor to the left or right of the [A symbol. Push down the left tractor locking lever to lock it in place. Remove slack from the paper and lock the right lever. Note: If you have trouble moving the right tractor to the paper width, roll the rubber tractor stop out of its’ seated position. Move the tractor to the paper width, load the paper, and lock the right tractor.
Loading paper Aligning the left margin for a manually loaded cut form or envelope To set the left margin for a cut form or envelope, move the left paper guide to the left of the [A symbol, located above the left paper guide. Print start position Left paper guide Paper You may then need to adjust the right paper guide to fit flush against the right edge of the page.
Top-Of-Form sets the first line of print. Use the operator panel to save your Top-of-Form settings for continuous forms, a cut form, and for each macro enabled. Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous form paper in push mode Top-Of-Form can range from minus 1 inch to plus 14 inches from the top of continuous form paper. Note: Use this method to also set Top-Of-Form for continuous forms loaded in the optional Tractor 2 Feeder. To set and save Top-Of-Form: 1 Clear the paper path.
Loading paper 6 Open the operator panel cover to access layer 2. 1 Power 3 Macro 4 Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro ↑ Micro ↓ Setup Pitch 10 12 15 17 Lock 7 2 20 PS Press any paper movement button (LineFeed, Micro ↑, Micro ↓) to align with the horizontal lines (located on the platen) with the Top-OfForm you want. See the illustration, on ” on pag e83. Note: If you press and hold a paper movement button, the paper advances in micro movements and then goes into continuous feed.
Horizontal line Align paper with horizontal lines on metal platen bar Metal platen Paper Ribbon cartridge Front cover 8 Press Set TOF to set and save your Top-OfForm. 9 Close the operator panel cover. 10 To verify the new Top-Of-Form, press Load/Unload to unload the continuous forms and press Load/Unload again to reload the forms. The continuous forms load to the current Top-Of-Form setting. 11 Press Start/Stop to set the printer online.
Loading paper Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous form paper in pull mode 1 Turn the printer On. The Paper Out light blinks if no paper is loaded. 2 3 Move the paper select lever down to the continuous forms position. Load continuous form paper on the pull tractor feed pins. For help loading paper, see “Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractor” on page 56. 4 5 Open the operator panel cover to access layer 2.
Top-Of-Form can range from minus 1 to plus 22 inches from the top of cut sheet paper. To set and save Top-Of-Form: 1 Clear the paper path. The Paper Out light blinks if no paper is loaded. If the Paper Out light is Off, tear off excess forms and press Load/Unload. If a single form is loaded, press FormFeed to clear paper path. 2 3 Move the paper select lever up to the cut forms position. Load a cut sheet of paper or envelope through the manual feed door.
Loading paper 6 7 8 Press Set TOF to set and save your Top-Of-Form. Close the operator panel cover. Press Start/Stop to put the printer online. Setting Top-Of-Form in a macro Each macro has a separate Top-Of-Form setting. To set Top-Of-Form in a macro, you must first select that macro: 1 2 Open the operator panel cover to access layer 2. Press Macro to select the macro you want to use to set a Top-Of-Form. Now set the Top-Of-Form.
Setting the Tear Off position When Auto Tear Off is On or set to One Second, it moves the top perforation of a continuous form to the Tear Off position when all of the following are true: • The printer has finished printing. • The paper has advanced to the Top-Of-Form on the next page. • No data, printer control codes, or escape codes have been sent to the printer after advancing to the Top-Of-Form. • The print buffer has not received data for one second.
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5 Using Setup mode Using Setup mode to change printer settings This menu-driven mode lets you customize your printer to fit your business needs. Once you enter Setup mode, follow the printed menu page to select the area you want to change. Note: Make sure continuous forms are loaded in your printer while you are using Setup mode. For help see “Loading continuous forms” on pag e46.
Entering Setup mode 1 Open the operator panel cover to access layer 2. 2480/2481 1 Power Using Setup mode Set TOF Micro Pitch Lock 2 ↑ 2 2490/2491 3 Macro 4 1 LineFeed Macro Set TOF ↓ Setup Micro Micro 10 12 15 17 2 3 Macro Power 20 PS Pitch Lock ↑ 4 LineFeed Macro ↓ Setup Micro 10 12 15 17 20 24 PS Pressing Setup puts the printer in Setup mode and prints the Main Menu.
3 Press LineFeed to print a list of all the available options you can change. Printer Setup mode - Main Menu -------------------------------------------------Press To Select --------------------Set TOF Print All LineFeed Forms Macro Options Macro Data Options Micro ↑ Control Options Micro ↓ Emulation Options Setup Interface Options Pitch Select any option from the Main Menu by pressing the corresponding button. A new menu prints each time you press a button, displaying new selections.
Example: Changing the menu language setting 1 Using Setup mode 2 3 4 With the printer in Setup mode, press Micro ↓ to print the Control Options menu. Press Pitch to print more control options.
5 For this example, press Macro to select French. Menu Language ------------------------Press -------- No Change Set TOF English LineFeed French Macro German Micro ↑ Italian Micro ↓ (More) Setup Return to Main Menu Pitch Printer menus now print in French.
Exiting Setup mode 1 2 Press Set TOF until the printer returns to the Main Menu or press Pitch from any menu containing a Return to Main Menu selection. Press Set TOF again to exit Setup mode. Using Setup mode New settings are saved only when the printer exits Setup mode. Note: If the printer runs out of paper while using Setup mode, load more paper into the Tractor pins and press Setup to continue.
Setup menu options Use Setup mode to configure your printer according to your business needs. Note: To print a list of all default settings, select Print All from the Main Menu. This table describes the different options and controls you can select for your printer. What it controls … Forms Macro options Lets you customize macros to print a variety of forms. See “Forms Macro menu options” on page 96. Data options Defines how information that is sent to the printer is processed.
Forms Macro menu options Using Setup mode Macro options Use these menu options When you want to customize… Set Default Macro Select the macro you want to be the default when the printer is powered On or select disable if you do not want to use a macro as the default. Character options Default font Select the font you want from the available fonts listed. Font Lock Enabling this setting lets you set Font Lock as the default even after the printer is turned Off and back On.
Macro options (continued) Use these menu When you want to customize… options Character options 20-Pitch (continued) This setting enables or disables the 20-pitch mode, and provides compatibility with other IBM printers. Paper handling options Auto Tear Off • When set to On, Auto Tear Off moves continuous form paper to the Tear Off bar. • When set to One Second, continuous form paper automatically advances to the Tear Off bar after a one second delay in receiving data.
Macro options (continued) Use these menu When you want to customize… options Paper handling options (continued) Left Margin using the printer margin scale. Select from the following: • 0” • 1” • 2” Using Setup mode • 3” Right Margin Select from the following: • 4” • 5” • 6” • 7” • 8” • 13.6” (wide carriage models) Lines Per Inch Specify the number of text lines in an inch. Select from the following: • 3 • 4 • 6 • 8 Bottom Margin Set the bottom margin the number of lines you want.
Macro options (continued) Use these menu When you want to customize… options Macro x Character options Defines the character settings for a macro. See “Character options” on page 96 for more information. Paper Handling options Defines the paper handling settings for a macro. Copy Macro Lets you copy macro settings from one macro to another. 99 Using Setup mode See “Paper handling options” on pag e97 for more information.
Data menu options Data options Use these menu options Buffer When you want to … • Select minimum to set the receive buffer size to zero. Using Setup mode • Select maximum for 2480/2481 printers to set the buffer size to 64KB or 96KB, depending on whether NLQ II (Near Letter Quality) Download is enabled. • Select maximum for 2490/2491 printers to set the buffer size to 47.5KB or 79.5KB depending on whether Download is enabled. Auto LF Requires a line feed to occur.
Data options (continued) Use these menu When you want to … options FF Enable Control form feed commands. Note: Available for the • Select On to execute any form feed codes (X'0C'). • Select Off to ignore any form feed codes when paper is 2480/2481 printers only. positioned at the current Top-Of-Form. Code Page Sub Substitute code page 858 for 850. This lets older software access the euro character.
Control menu options Control options Use these menu options Uni-Dir Printing When you want to… Customize the direction of print. Using Setup mode • Set to On and in NLQ mode, the printer prints unidirectionally by line. • Set to Off, the two passes are printed bidirectionally except Proportional Spacing, which is still printed unidirectionally. • The factory setting is Off. Auto Ready Cut Sheet Customize how the printer goes to Ready after a cut sheet is loaded.
Emulation menu options Emulation options Use these menu options When you want to … Emulation Selection Select between IBM mode and Epson mode. If you installed an OKI option, OKI is also listed. IBM mode Use Pro-III mode • When set to On, the printer emulates a Proprinter III. • When set to Off, the printer operates with added capabilities. Use AGM Alternate Graphics mode, available only on 2490/2491 printers, lets you use the high-resolution 24-wire graphics commands.
Emulation options (continued) Use these menu When you want to … options Epson mode (continued) Use an International Character Set The supported international character sets for Epson mode are: • U.S.A. (default) • France Using Setup mode • Germany • U.K.
Interface menu options Your computer and printer settings must match. Interface options Use these menu options Interface When you want to … Automatically select the printer interface Use the parallel cable Use the USB cable Honor Init • Enable honors the init signal on the parallel port. • Disable ignores the init signal on the parallel port.
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6 Supplies This section describes how to order supplies, what supplies you need, and paper specifications for the Lexmark Forms Printer 2400 Series printers. A printer cable, ribbon cartridge, and paper are the only supplies you need for your printer. Ordering supplies If you need more information about the supplies available to you from Lexmark, you can visit Lexmark on the World Wide Web at www.lexmark.com.
Parallel cable Order a 10 ft or 20 ft parallel cable using part number: • 1329605 (10 ft cable) • 1427498 (20 ft cable) USB cable Order the Lexmark USB cable using part number 12A2405. Serial adapter and cable Order a Serial Interface option using part number 12T0154.
Paper specifications The following table shows paper specifications without an optional feeder installed. If you installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder, or the Tractor 2 Feeder, see the manual included with that option. Paper specifications for cut or continuous forms Cut forms Continuous forms Paper Multiple Multiple dimensions part part Single Single Envelopes Width Maximum 297 mm (11.7 in.) 297 mm (11.7 in.) 254 mm (10.0 in.) 254 mm (10.0 in.) 241 mm (9.5 in.
Paper specifications for cut or continuous forms (continued) Cut forms Continuous forms Paper Multiple Multiple Envelopes dimensions part part Single Single Thickness - multiple part forms of 45 g/m² (12 lb.) paper Minimum 0.058 mm See Note (0.0023 in.) 0.058mm See Note (0.0023 in.) Maximum 0.114 mm See Note (0.0045 in.) 0.114mm See Note (0.0045 in.) 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) Note: Thickness up to 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.) for 2480/2481 printers; up to 0.36 mm (0.015 in.) for 2490/2491 printers.
7 Troubleshooting and maintenance This section helps you identify printer conditions and problems that you can often correct. When you first recognize a problem, determine whether it is located within the printer, the software application, or an option. For additional assistance and answers to your questions, contact your service representative. When diagnosing a problem, see “Checklist for typical problems” on pag e112.
Checklist for typical problems To solve most basic problems, begin by following these steps: 1 Is power getting to the printer? Make sure: • The power cord is both plugged into a properly grounded outlet and into the printer. • The other items plugged into the same power source are operating. • The power source cannot be turned Off by a Troubleshooting wall switch.
2 Is print too light? The ribbon density control knob has been preset to 1. (The knob is located on the ribbon cartridge.) When print becomes light, turn the knob from 1 to 2 to increase darkness of print. Ribbon density control knob 3 Ribbon advance knob Is paper jamming the printer? See “Clearing paper jams” on pag e126 for information on clearing paper jams. 4 Are forms catching on items such as a forms carton or a printer stand? 5 Is a part damaged? Call for service.
6 7 Are options causing the problem? a Run the Printer Test. For more information, see “Testing the printer” on pag e116. b If the Printer Test fails with no options installed, call service. c If the Printer Test fails with an option installed, try removing the option. Is the Font or Pitch selected from the operator panel not printing or is it changing? Set Font Lock or Pitch Lock On to keep your software application from overriding the font and pitch settings.
10 Are you experiencing unexpected printing results? 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. For more information, see “Using IBM emulation mode” on page 18. 11 Do the buttons on the operator panel not work except for Start/Stop, LineFeed, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload? The operator panel is locked.
Testing the printer Each time you turn the power switch On, the printer performs an internal check, or Power-On Self Test. Running the Printer Test produces a test printout that gives a visual indication of any problem the printer may be experiencing. You can run the Printer Test with or without the printer being connected to your computer. Running the printer test 1 2 3 4 Make sure paper and the ribbon cartridge are installed. Turn the printer Off. Press and hold LineFeed while you turn the printer On.
Interrupting or stopping the printer test To interrupt the Printer Test: 1 Press Start/Stop. The test stops after a complete line of characters has printed. 2 Press Start/Stop to continue the test sample. To stop the Printer Test, turn the printer Off.
Checking the printer status Observe the operator panel lights and compare their status with the following table. The different patterns and combinations of lights provide you with information about the condition of your printer and whether you need to take action. Printer status Operator panel lights/status Action required Power Ready Paper Out On On Off Norm0al operating condition. No action required. Power Ready Paper Out On Off Off Normal offline condition.
Printer status (continued) Operator panel lights/status Action required Power Off Check the power cord and power source. If the power light remains Off, contact your service representative. Power Ready Paper Out Panel Lock On Off Blinking Blinking The paper select lever has been changed while paper was loaded. Move the paper select lever back to correct position and press Start/Stop. Power Ready Paper Out Panel Lock On Blinking Blinking Blinking 1 Open and close the operator panel.
Troubleshooting Printer status (continued) Operator panel lights/status Power Ready Paper Out Font Lock On Blinking Blinking Blinking All lights on solid On Panel Lock Blinking Power Ready Tractor 2 Paper Out Font Lock On Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking Power Ready Paper Out Panel Lock Font Lock On Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking Power Ready Tractor 2 Paper Out Panel Lock Font Lock On Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking Power Ready Tractor 2 Paper Out Panel Lock On Blinking Bl
Setting printer to default settings To reset the printer to the factory defaults: Initialize printer to US defaults The standard defaults for the United States are: • Code page: 437 • Character Set: 1 • Form length: 11” To change the defaults: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Make sure paper and the ribbon cartridge are installed. Turn the printer Off. Open the ribbon access cover. Move the printhead over toward the operator panel side of the printer until it stops. Close the ribbon access cover.
Initialize printer to EU defaults The standard defaults for Europe are: • Code page: 858 • Character Set: 2 • Form length: 12” To change the defaults: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Make sure paper and the ribbon cartridge are installed. Turn the printer Off. Open the ribbon access cover. Move the printhead toward the operator panel side of the printer until it stops. Close the ribbon access cover. Press and hold Tear Off + Tractor while you turn the printer On. Continue holding these buttons until the carrier moves.
Adjusting bidirectional alignment Occasionally, you may want to adjust the character alignment (also called bidirectional alignment) on your printer. The following steps illustrate how to adjust the alignment of the print wires. Note: Make sure continuous forms are loaded in your printer. 1 Make sure the default macro is set to disabled. For help, see “Entering Setup mode” on page 90. 2 3 4 Turn the printer Off. Open the Operator panel cover to access layer 2.
5 The Draft Alignment bars print. The current value is the number printed below the bars. Draft alignment bars Current value 6 01 To set Draft, select the best row of alignment bars from the 01 - 07 printout. a Press Micro ↑ or Micro ↓ to select the best alignment by number or keep the current value. b Press Set TOF to save your selection. Troubleshooting After making your selection, the printer prints a single row showing the current alignment setting.
c The printer automatically starts printing the alignment bars for NLQ (Near-LetterQuality). NLQ alignment bars Current 01 value The current value is the number printed below the bars.
7 To set NLQ, select the best alignment bars from the 01 - 07 printout. The current value is the number printed below the bars. Press Micro ↑ or Micro ↓ to select the best alignment by number or keep the current value. After making your selection, the printer prints a single row showing the current alignment setting. 8 9 Press Set TOF to save your selections. Close the Operator panel cover. The printer returns to Ready. Clearing paper jams The following steps explain how to clear paper jams.
7 Set the forms thickness lever to the proper setting for the type of paper you are using. See “Setting the forms thickness lever” on page 44. Continuous forms jams 1 2 3 4 Turn the printer Off. Detach any continuous forms already printed. Set the forms thickness lever to position 7. Tear the continuous forms off at the perforation line before the forms enter the printer. 5 If using the tractor in the push position, open the front cover. (Skip this step if you are using the optional Tractor 2 Feeder.
Problem conditions Perform the steps listed for each condition to correct the problem. If the suggested action does not correct the problem, contact your service representative. Printer problems Problem Printer goes to Tear Off position before job finishes printing. Probable cause Action Tear Off is set to One Second and software application or network is not sending data fast enough. Set Tear Off to On instead of One Second and run the job again.
Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Dots are missing or print quality is poor. (continued) Ribbon problem. Action • Make sure the ribbon is securely snapped down on the carrier. • Adjust the density control knob. See “Is print too light?” on pag e113 for more information. • Ribbon is worn; replace the ribbon cartridge. Printhead is not working. • Run the Printer Test. See “Testing the printer” on page 116. • Contact your service representative. Forms are smudged or printing is too dark.
Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Incorrect number of lines on a page. Action Application software problem. Refer to your software application manual. The stack of continuous forms is catching on something. Make sure paper is free to feed from carton and there is nothing obstructing paper movement (such as cables). Top-Of-Form is set too low. Readjust Top-Of-Form. For help, see “Setting Top-Of-Form” on page 81. Left margin moves to the right during printing.
Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Line length is wrong; lines do not start at the left margin. Graphics do not print. Application program problem. Action • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is selected. Paper loads wrong. Adjust the left margin by adjusting the tractor or paper guide. Software application problem. • Refer to your software application manual. • Make sure the correct printer driver is selected.
Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Printer is printing beyond side edge of forms. Paper is adjusted incorrectly. Action Adjust tractors or paper guides and the paper. See “Aligning the left margin” on page 77. Problem with the software Refer to your software application. application manual. A printhead jam caused by • Make sure the ribbon the ribbon or a paper jam. cartridge is correctly installed. • Clear the paper jam. See “Adjusting bidirectional alignment” on page 123.
Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Printer sounds as if it is printing but doesn’t print; printing is light. Action Forms thickness lever is set See “Setting the forms too high for the type of thickness lever” on page 44. paper you are using. • Ribbon is jamming, is twisted, or is not between the printhead and the ribbon shield. • Ribbon is out of ink. • Make sure the ribbon cartridge is correctly installed and securely snapped down on the carrier.
Printer problems Problem Probable cause Action Printer does not feed paper. Paper is jamming. • Remove all forms and pieces of paper. Look for loose pinfeed hole strips that can sometimes tear from continuous forms and remain in the printer. • The right tractor position may be incorrectly adjusted. Troubleshooting • Before you load new forms, fan the forms to loosen the sheets. The forms thickness lever is set incorrectly for the type of paper you are using.
Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Action Paper does not feed from the Auto Sheet Feeder. The Auto Sheet Feeder locking lever is in the front position. Set the Auto Sheet Feeder locking lever to the back position. The paper select lever is in the tractor feed position. Set the paper select lever to the cut sheet position. The optional Auto Sheet Feeder is not set to On in Setup mode. Enter Setup mode and set the option to On.
Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Action Paper jam in the Auto Sheet Feeder. The paper is not loaded correctly in the paper bin. Remove the paper and reload the paper bin. The paper is not stacked evenly in the supply bin. Remove the paper, align the edges of the paper, and reload the paper bin. The Auto Sheet Feeder is not correctly installed. Remove the Auto Sheet Feeder, and reinstall it. Foreign objects are in the Auto Sheet Feeder paper path. Remove the Auto Sheet Feeder.
Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Action Paper fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder is skewed in the printer. The left and right paper guides are not correctly adjusted. Adjust the left and right paper guides so they are tight against the edge of the paper. Paper is not correctly placed in the paper bin. • Remove paper from the paper bin. • Fan the paper. • Reload the paper correctly. The Auto Sheet Feeder feeds multiple sheets. Paper is not correctly placed in the paper bin.
Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Action The Auto Sheet Feeder feeds paper at an incorrect rate. The weight of the paper is too great. Remove all paper from the Auto Sheet Feeder and use paper that has a lower weight. See the optional Auto Sheet Feeder manual for recommended paper weights. Paper is jammed in the Auto Sheet Feeder. See “Paper fed from Auto Sheet Feeder jams at entrance to printer.” on pag e136.
Printer problems (continued) Problem Probable cause Action The printer does not feed from the Tractor 2 Feeder. You are trying to print continuous forms and the paper select lever is in the cut sheet position. Move the paper select lever down to the continuous forms position. A tractor feeder with no paper loaded is selected. Press Tractor to select the other tractor feeder or load paper on the selected tractor feeder. Tractor 2 Feeder is not plugged in.
Problem Probable cause Action Print test works, but printer does not print when attached to the computer. Printer cable problem. Set both the printer and computer power switches Off. Make sure the printer cable is correctly connected at both ends. See “Supplies” on page 107 for information about which printer cable to use. Software application problem. Refer to your software application manual. Make sure you have selected the correct printer driver.
Problem Probable cause Action Printer power switch is On, but Power light is Off. Printer is not getting power. • Make sure the power cord is correctly connected at both ends. • Verify that the power source works. Printer alarm sounds. This might indicate an error or normal operation. Check the status of the operator panel lights. See “Checking the printer status” on page 118. The optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder is noisy. The option is incorrectly installed.
Maintenance This section describes how to remove the ribbon cartridge and clean the printer. Removing the ribbon cartridge 1 2 3 4 Turn the printer Off. Remove the ribbon access cover. Set the forms thickness lever to position 7. Squeeze the left and right latches on the ribbon cartridge and lift. The cartridge unlatches from the printer carrier. Cleaning the printer Before you clean the printer: 1 2 3 4 Turn the printer Off. Unplug the power cord. Wait until the printhead is cool.
Cleaning the Auto Sheet Feeder rollers 1 Remove all paper from the printer. 2 Turn the Auto Sheet Feeder upside down and place it on a flat surface. 3 Clean the two paper-guide wheels located inside the bottom of the Auto Sheet Feeder using isopropyl alcohol and a clean cloth. You can rotate one roller while applying the cleaning cloth to the other roller.
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Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) statement The Lexmark Forms Printer 2480, 2481, 2490, and 2491 have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Japanese VCCI Notice Energy Star Companies participating in this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that power down when they are not being used. This feature will cut the energy used by up to 50 percent. Lexmark is proud to be a participant in this program. As an Energy Star Partner, Lexmark International, Inc. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.
Safety Information • If your product is NOT marked with this symbol , it MUST be connected to an electrical outlet that is properly grounded. • The power cord must be connected to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. • Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the operating instructions, to a professional service person.
Norme di sicurezza • Se il prodotto NON è contrassegnato con questo simbolo DEVE essere collegato lo stesso ad una presa elettrica con messa a terra. • Il cavo di alimentazione deve essere collegato ad una presa elettrica posta nelle vicinanze del prodotto e facilmente raggiungibile. • Per la manutenzione o le riparazioni, escluse quelle descritte nelle istruzioni operative, consultare il personale di assistenza autorizzato.
Pautas de Seguridad • Si su producto NO tiene este símbolo, , es IMPRESCINDIBLE conectarlo a una toma de corriente eléctrica con toma de tierra correcta. • El cable de alimentación deberá conectarse a una toma de corriente situada cerca del producto y de fácil acceso. • Cualquier servicio o reparación deberá realizarse por parte del personal cualificado, a menos que se trate de las averías descritas en las instrucciones de utilización.
Sikkerhedsoplysninger • Hvis dit produkt IKKE er markeret med dette symbol , SKAL det sluttes til en stikkontakt med jordforbindelse. • Ledningen skal sluttes til en stikkontakt, der er tæt på produktet og som er let tilgængelig. • Service og reparationer, som ikke er beskrevet i brugsanvisningen, skal udføres af en kvalificeret tekniker.
Säkerhetsanvisningar • Om produkten INTE är märkt med denna symbol MÅSTE den anslutas till ett jordat vägguttag. • Nätkabeln måste anslutas till ett lättåtkomligt vägguttag i närheten av maskinen. • Låt endast utbildad servicepersonal utföra sådan service och sådana reparationer som inte beskrivs i handledningen. Notices • Denna produkt är utformad, testad och godkänd för att uppfylla internationella säkerhetsbestämmelser när den används tillsammans med andra Lexmark-produkter.
Turvaohjeet • Jos tuotteessa ei ole tätä tunnusta, , sen saa kytkeä vain maadoitettuun pistorasiaan. • Tuotteen verkkojohto on kytkettävä sitä lähellä olevaan pistorasiaan. Varmista, että kulku pistorasian luo on esteetön. • Muut kuin käyttöohjeissa mainitut huolto- tai korjaustoimet on jätettävä huoltoedustajalle. • Tämä tuote on testattu ja hyväksytty.
Informações de Segurança • Se o produto NÃO estiver marcado com este símbolo, , ele DEVE SER conectado a uma tomada elétrica com ligação à terra. • O cabo de alimentação deve ser conectado a uma tomada elétrica localizada perto do produto e de fácil acesso. • Para todos os serviços ou reparações não descritos nas instruções de operação, entre em contato com um técnico dos serviços de assistência.
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Statement of limited warranty Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY This warranty applies to the United States and Canada. For customers outside the U.S. and Canada, refer to the country-specific warranty information that came with your printer. Lexmark Forms Printers 2480/2481 and 2490/2491 This statement of limited warranty applies to this product if it was originally purchased for your use, and not for resale, from Lexmark or a Lexmark remarketer, referred to in this statement as “Remarketer.
• At a Lexmark designated location. When warranty service involves the exchange of a product or part, the item replaced becomes the property of the Remarketer or Lexmark. The replacement may be a new or repaired item. The replacement item assumes the remaining warranty period of the original product. Replacement is not available to you if the product you present for exchange is defaced, altered, in need of a repair not included in warranty service, or damaged beyond repair.
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD. Limitation of liability Notices Your sole remedy under this statement of limited warranty is set forth in this section.
Index A D acoustic flap,location 9 adjusting bidirectional alignment 123 advance paper using the operator panel 29 align Top-Of-Form 83 alignment, bidirectional adjusting 123 application software, setting up 17 Auto Tear Off Set to On 87 description of printer parts 4 doors 33 drivers 19 B 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 electronic emissions notices 145 Energy Star 147 envelope orientat
pitch lock 4 print styles 3 printer tests 5 resident fonts 2 ribbon cartridge 5 software compatibility 6 tear off 4 tractor 5 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 145 font changing 31 locking 31 Font button 24 Font light 27 Font Lock light 27 Form Feed button 24 forms continuous forms 43 cut form 43 envelopes 43 labels 43 forms thickness lever 7, 10 table 44 front cover 7 Index H How to change a language 92 M Macro function 4, 25, 28 maintenance cleaning 142 manual feed door 7 Micro up/down
power switch on, power light is off 141 printer does not feed paper 134 printer does not print 133 printer is noisy 135 printer sounds alarm 141 printing is too dark 130 printing is unstable 133 printing stops 141 pull tractor 35 removing 40 push tractor 34 removing 36 R Ready light 27 ribbon cartridge installing 142 ordering 108 replacing 142 running the printer test 116 S safety information 148 serial interface,knockout 9 Set TOF button 25 Set Top-Of-Form 81 setting factory defaults 121 setting forms th
software, setting up 17 Start/Stop button 24 stopping the printer 29 Supplies ordering 107 T U US defaults 121 USB interface connector 16 Index tear bar 9 Tear Off, using 29 testing the printer 116 top cover 7 Top-Of-Form aligning 83 for a cut form or envelope 85 for continuous form paper in pull mode 84 for continuous forms in push mode 81 trace mode 116 tractor 33 pull 35 push 34 Tractor 2 feeder paper feeding problems 139 tractor mode 30 tractor parts latching levers 33 locking levers 33 pins 33 Tro
