Forms Printer 2500 Series User's Guide July 2007 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Contents Safety information.............................................................................7 Learning about the printer...............................................................8 Printer overview.....................................................................................................................................................................8 Applying control panel overlays.....................................................................................................
Loading a cut form or envelope manually ............................................................................................................................ 37 Aligning the left margin ............................................................................................................................................................... 39 Setting Top-of-Form........................................................................................................................................
Troubleshooting...............................................................................62 Checking an unresponsive printer................................................................................................................................62 Testing the printer...............................................................................................................................................................62 Checking the printer status............................................
Notices................................................................................................76 Edition notice........................................................................................................................................................................76 Power consumption...........................................................................................................................................................79 Index........................................
Safety information Connect the power supply cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as furniture and walls. If the power cord is misused, a risk of fire or electrical shock results. Inspect the power cord regularly for signs of misuse.
Learning about the printer Printer overview The LexmarkTM Forms Printer 2500 Series printers are available in 9- and 24-wire narrow- and wide-carriage models. Depending on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer illustrated.
Printer back view 5 1 2 3 4 6 11 10 8 9 7 Part name 1 Ribbon access cover latch 2 Acoustic flap 3 Tear off bar 4 Ribbon access cover latch 5 Recessed network button 6 Network connector Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the Network connector except when the printer is turned off.
Understanding the printer features and functions Printer features by model Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Multi-speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) • 10 characters per inch (cpi) • 12 cpi • 440 characters per second (cps) • 520 cps • 410 cps • 520 cps Draft 309 cps 274 cps Courier Gothic 77 cps (Near-Letter-Quality mode) 91 cps (Letter-Quality mode) Prints in 10, 12, 15, 17, and 20 cpi, as Note: Fast Draft supports only 10, 12, well as proportional spacing and 15 pitch.
Feature/function All models Control panel Button control for Load/Unload, Tear Off, Font, Setup, Pitch, Macro, and paper movement functions. Control panel lights indicate current status. Font lock • Locks the font selection you make from the control panel so it is not changed by your program. • Font lock is deactivated when you turn the printer off unless it is set in the printer default settings.
Feature/function All models Bar code function These bar codes are resident in the printer: • • • • • • • • • • 3 of 9 Codabar (NW-7) Code 39 Code 128 Interleaved 2 of 5 UPC-A UPC-E EAN 8 EAN 13 PostNet Note: For more information on the Bar code function, see the Technical Reference available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Printing a demonstration page The following steps explain how to load a single sheet of paper so you can print a demonstration page. 1 Set the forms thickness lever to position 1. 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 manual feeder, and then move the paper select lever to the 4 Move the left paper guide to the right until it stops. 5 Insert a single sheet of paper into the front of the printer.
7 Continue to push the 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-Of-Form. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to Off, press FormFeed. 8 Turn the printer off. 9 While pressing Font on the control panel, turn the printer on. Hold down the Font button until all the control panel lights blink. 10 Release the Font button. The Power and Ready lights stay on, and the demonstration page prints.
DOS Follow the instructions that came with your DOS application to see what printer drivers are supported for your level of DOS. Most applications let you specify the type of printer you are using so the application can take full advantage of the printer features. Using IBM emulation mode If the printer is using IBM mode (the factory default setting), select a printer from your program in the following preferred order.
Using Epson emulation mode If the printer is using Epson mode, select a printer from your application in the following preferred order. Note: The printer driver you select in your application must match the emulation mode you select for your printer. Printer drivers other than the 2500 series support most, but not all, of the printer capabilities.
Using the control panel Understanding the control panel buttons The control panel has two layers of functionality: • Layer 1, with the control panel cover closed, contains basic functions like FormFeed, Tear Off, and taking the printer online/offline. • Layer 2, with the control panel cover open, contains more advanced functionality. Use layer 2 to select a macro and change printer menu settings.
Button Function 6 Tear Off Alternates the paper between Tear Off and Top-Of-Form 7 Start/Stop Communicates the on/off status of the printer 1 7 1 2 3 4 Power Set TOF Micro Pitch 6 Lock LineFeed Micro 2 Macro Setup 10 20 12 24 15 P5 3 17 5 4 Layer 2 control panel buttons Button Function 1 LineFeed Advances the paper one line. Press and hold LineFeed to advance the paper 5 micro movements, and then go into continuous feed.
Button Function 6 Micro Feeds the paper upward in small incremental movements. Press and hold to select continuous feed. 7 Set TOF Sets the Top-Of-Form, which is the position of the first print line on the page Understanding the control panel lights The following tables describe the light patterns on the control panel. Layer 1 control panel lights Light Light status What it means Power On The printer is online. Ready On The printer is online and ready to print.
Setting the printer online or offline The printer must be online to accept data. • To set the printer online, press Start/Stop. The Ready light comes on. If paper is not loaded, the Paper Out light blinks. When online, the printer is ready to receive print jobs. • To set the printer offline, press Start/Stop. The Ready light turns off. The printer finishes printing the current line and then stops. To resume printing, press Start/Stop until the Ready light comes on.
Selecting a Tractor mode Note: Because this function unloads continuous forms from the currently selected tractor, tear off excess paper prior to initiating. When the optional Tractor 2 Feeder is installed, you can press Tractor to unload the current continuous forms and switch to the continuous forms loaded in the other tractor source. The Tractor 2 light comes on when the optional Tractor 2 Feeder is selected.
Selecting and locking a pitch The printer data stream may contain control codes which select a particular pitch. To override the codes, you can select and lock a particular pitch of your choice. 1 To select a pitch, open the control panel to layer 2. 1 2 3 4 Power Set TOF Micro Pitch LineFeed Micro Macro Setup 10 20 12 24 15 Lock 17 2 Press Pitch repeatedly until the pitch light comes on next to the pitch you want.
Loading paper This section explains how to load continuous forms, cut sheet forms, labels and envelopes. It also includes information about paper orientation, setting the forms thickness lever, and using the push and pull tractors for different paper paths. 2 1 3 4 1 Cut sheet forms 2 Continuous forms 3 Envelopes 4 Labels Setting the forms thickness lever Use the forms thickness lever to make adjustments for printing on various forms depending on the paper thickness.
Forms thickness for 2580/2581 Paper type Paper thickness Paper weight Forms thickness lever setting Single forms (cut or continuous) Thin 56 g/m2 (15 lb) 1 65 g/m2 (16 lb) 68 g/m2 (18 lb) Normal 1 or 2 75 g/m2 (20 lb) Thick Multiple-part forms 90 g/m2 (24 lb) 2 2-part 3-part 4-part 5-part 6-part 2 or 3 3 or 4 4 or 5 5 or 6 5, 6, or 7 Envelopes 4, 5, or 6 Notes: • Print quality depends on the multiple-paper quality and the operating environment.
Paper paths Paper paths for the push tractor In these examples, the tractor pushes the paper from the front or the rear of the printer. Front loading paper Rear loading paper Paper paths for the pull tractor In these examples, the tractor pulls the paper from the front or the bottom of the printer. Front loading paper Bottom loading paper Using the Tear Off function Pressing the Tear Off button advances the perforation of a continuous form to the tear off position.
Setting the Tear Off position When Auto Tear Off is set to On, 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.
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 lever to a setting corresponding with the paper thickness you are using. 4 Pull the front cover up. 5 Move the paper select lever down to the position. 6 Pull the left and right tractor locking levers up to unlock the tractors.
7 Open the left and right tractor doors, and then place the paper 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. Note: Keeping the left tractor positioned to the left of the rubber tractor stop keeps your paper within the paper sensor area. 8 Close the left and right tractor doors. 9 Move the tractor to align the left margin on your paper with the [A symbol printed on the rear plate.
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 moves the paper to the Tear Off bar. Note: When you use the push tractor to print continuous forms, line spacing within the first 1.5 inches of the first form may not be uniform. Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractor Make sure the tractor is in the pull position.
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 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. 10 Close the front cover. 11 Place the paper holes over the tractor pins. 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 width, roll the rubber tractor stop out of the seated position. Move the tractor to the paper width, load the paper, and then lock the right tractor. 12 Close the left and right tractor doors.
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 LineFeed to move the paper to the Top-Of-Form you want to use. Notes: • 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. 19 Press Set TOF to set the Top-Of-Form.
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 the forms thickness lever to 7. 4 Move the paper select lever down to the position.
5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Pull the left and right tractor locking levers up to unlock the tractors.
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 it passes the printhead. 9 Place the paper holes over the tractor pins.
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 width, roll the rubber tractor stop out of the seated position. Move the tractor to the paper width, load the paper, and then lock the right tractor. 10 Close the left and right tractor doors. 11 Replace the ribbon access cover. 12 Move the tractor to align the left margin on the paper with the [A symbol printed on the rear plate.
Loading cut forms Cut forms can be single sheets, envelopes, or multiple-part forms. They are placed one at a time into the manual feeder. Loading a cut form or envelope manually Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, see the documentation that came with the option, for paper loading instructions. 1 Turn the printer on. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear.
7 Move the left paper guide so that the print start position you want aligns with the [A symbol printed on the margin guide. The distance from the left paper guide to the [A symbol determines the width of the left margin. A 8 Place a cut form or an envelope against the left paper guide. Note: If you are loading a preprinted form or envelope, put the top edge in first with the printed side up. 9 Move the right paper guide so the guide aligns with the right edge of the cut form or envelope.
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. 11 Make sure the printer is online, and the Ready light is on solid. Note: If 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 in your program.
Setting Top-of-Form Top-of-Form sets the first line of print. Use the control panel to save your Top-of-Form settings for continuous forms, cut forms, and for each macro enabled. Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in push mode 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 then press Load/Unload. If a cut form is loaded, press FormFeed to clear the paper path. 2 Make sure the paper select lever is in the position.
Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in pull mode 1 Turn the printer on. The Paper Out light blinks if no paper is loaded. 2 Move the paper select lever down to the position. 3 Load continuous form paper on the pull tractor feed pins. 4 Open the control panel cover to access layer 2. 1 2 3 4 Power Set TOF LineFeed Micro Pitch Micro Macro Setup 10 20 12 24 15 17 Lock 5 Press any paper movement button (Micro , Micro , or LineFeed) to move the paper to the Top-Of-Form position.
4 Open the control panel cover to access layer 2. 1 2 3 4 Power Set TOF LineFeed Micro Pitch Micro Macro Setup 10 20 12 24 15 17 Lock 5 Press any paper movement button (Micro , Micro , LineFeed) to align the horizontal lines located on the platen with the Top-Of-Form you want. Note: If you press and hold a paper movement button, the paper will advance in micro movements and then go into continuous feed mode. 6 Press Set TOF to set and save your Top-Of-Form.
Paper and specialty media guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printer The printer supports paper weights of 56–90 g/m2 (15-24 lb) and envelope weights of 75–90 g/m2 (20-24 lb). Width Paper types Single Multiple part Envelopes Cut Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 297 mm 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 297 mm 152 mm (6.0 in.) to 241 mm (11.7 in.)* (11.7 in.)* (9.5 in.) Continuous Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 254 mm 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 254 mm Not applicable (10.0 in.) (10.0 in.) Hole-to-hole widths 63 mm (2.5 in.
Changing tractor positions The tractor unit can be installed in the push tractor position or the pull tractor position. This section describes how to change the tractor unit position. Push tractor position The printer comes with the tractor unit installed in the push tractor position, at the front of the printer. Using the front push tractor is the most convenient way to load continuous forms, and allows you to use the Tear Off feature of the printer.
3 Pull the front cover up and out of the way. 4 Hold down the latching levers while you lift and pull the tractor unit out of the printer. 1 2 1 Tractor unit 2 Latching levers 5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Turn the tractor unit around so that the latching levers are upright, facing you. 7 Place the tractor against the back slant of the printer along the tractor guides.
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 Continue holding down the latching levers, and 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. c Release the latching levers. Note: The tractor unit fits into place at a 40° angle.
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 the printer. 7 Release the latching levers. 8 Close the front cover.
Understanding Setup mode and menu options The printer is preset at the factory for font, pitch, form length, and other settings. These are called factory default settings. This chapter describes how to change the factory default settings, how to set up macros, and how to set form length. Using Setup mode Note: Make sure continuous forms are loaded in the printer when using Setup mode. 1 Open the control panel to access layer 2.
Printer Setup mode—Main menu To Select Press Exit and Save Setup Set TOF Print All LineFeed Forms Macro Options Macro Data Options Micro Control Options Micro Emulation Options Setup Interface Options Pitch 4 Select any option from the Main menu by pressing the corresponding button. Note: A new menu will print each time you press a button, displaying the new selection. 5 After you make all your selections, the printer will print a page with your changes reflected.
3 To change the Menu Language, press Macro. Control Options Current Press Return to Main menu English Set TOF Return to previous page Enabled LineFeed Menu Language Macro TOF Read Micro Quiet Micro 4 Press the button that corresponds to the language you want, or press Setup to print more Menu Language options. 5 For this example, press Macro to select French.
Forms Macro Options Forms Macro Options customizes macros to print a variety of forms. Data Options Data Options defines how information sent to the printer is processed. Control Options Control Options define how the printer performs many basic tasks. Emulation Options Emulation Options determine how the printer interacts with the program. Interface Options Interface Options define how information is transferred from the computer to the printer.
Notes: – Eastern European, Baltic, and Middle Eastern language code page configurations can be selected by holding down specific key combinations when the printer is turned on. For more information, see the Technical Reference available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. – 437 is the factory default setting. • Character Set—Select Character Set 1 or Character Set 2.
Buffer • Minimum—Sets the receive buffer size to zero • Maximum—For 2580/2581 models, sets the receive buffer size to 64KB or 480KB, depending on whether NLQ II (Near Letter Quality) Download is enabled • Maximum—For 2590/2591 models, sets the receive buffer size to 47.5KB or 480KB, depending on whether Download is enabled Note: Maximum is the factory default setting. Auto LF Requires a line feed to occur. • On—A line feed is performed for each Carrier Return (CR) code received.
Control options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to your needs. To print a list of all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main menu. The following list items outline and explain the Control options and settings you can use with the printer: Uni-Dir Printing • On—The printer prints unidirectionally by line (in NLQ mode). • Off—The printer prints one line and a return line of print bidirectionally.
Quiet • Enabled—The printer prints at a quieter noise level. • Disabled—The printer prints at the normal noise level. Note: Disabled is the factory default setting. Note: Printing speed slows in Quiet mode. Emulation options Note: Enter Setup mode to configure the printer according to your needs. For more information, see “Using Setup mode” on page 48. To print a list of all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main menu.
Interface options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to your needs. To print a list of all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main menu. The following list items outline and explain the Interface options and settings you can use with the printer: Interface Selection Unless turned off, the Auto setting automatically selects the printer interface from the available connection cables.
Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality. Ordering supplies Use the listed part numbers to order printer supply items you will need.
Cleaning the outside of the printer Clean the outside of the printer with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not use spray or chemical cleaners anywhere on your printer. Do not use liquids or spray near the air vents. For stubborn ink stains on the outside of the printer, use a commercial mechanic's hand cleaner. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle.
Administrative support Restoring the factory default settings Restoring the US factory default settings The factory default settings for the United States are: • Code pages: 437 • Character Set: 1 • Form length: 11 inches To restore the factory default settings: 1 Make sure the ribbon cartridge is installed and paper is loaded. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Open the ribbon access cover. 4 Move the printhead over toward the control panel side of the printer until it stops. 5 Close the ribbon access cover.
The factory default settings have been restored once the carrier moves. Supporting IPSec Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) provides authentication and encryption at the network layer allowing all application and network connections over the IP protocol to be secure. IPSec can be set up between the printer and up to five hosts, using both IPv4 and IPv6. To configure IPSec using the Embedded Web Server: 1 Open a Web browser.
Support for 802.1x requires the establishment of credentials for the printer, such as certificates. Certificates provide a way for the printer to be known to the Authentication Server (AS). The AS allows network access to print servers presenting a valid set of credentials. You can manage the credentials by using the Embedded Web Server. To install and use certificates as part of the credentials: 1 Open a Web browser.
Troubleshooting Checking an unresponsive printer If your printer is not responding, make sure: • • • • • • The power cord is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet. The electrical outlet is not turned off by any switch or breaker. The printer is not plugged into any surge protectors, uninterrupted power supplies, or extension cords. Other electrical equipment plugged into the outlet is working. The printer is turned on.
Using Hex Trace mode Hex Trace mode prints the control codes that are sent to the printer. Use this mode to help diagnose software/driver problems. 1 Make sure the paper is loaded, and the ribbon cartridge is installed. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Press and hold Tractor while turning the printer on. 4 Release Tractor when the lights go out. 5 Turn the printer off and back on again to exit Hex Trace mode.
Control panel lights Status Action required Power Ready Paper Out Panel Lock Font Lock On Blinking Blinking Blinking Blinking 1 Check for a paper or ribbon jam. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Remove the ribbon cartridge, and then check for paper dust or bits of paper. 4 Make sure the carrier packing tape has been removed. 5 With the printer on, run the printer test. a Replace the ribbon cartridge, and make sure paper is loaded. b Turn the printer off.
Control panel lights Status Action required Power Ready Paper Out Font Lock On Blinking Blinking Blinking 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Turn the printer on.
3 Press and hold Pitch while turning the printer on. 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 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. After you make your selection, the printer prints a single row showing the current alignment setting.
Solving printing problems Printer test works, but the printer does not print when attached to the computer These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: • • • • Turn the printer and the computer off. Make sure the printer cable is correctly connected at both ends. 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 Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at www.
5 Close the control panel. The printer beeps twice and the paper rolls backward and then advances to the new Top-Of-Form position. 6 Press Start/Stop. The paper remains at the new Top-Of-Form position until another job is initiated. 7 Send the print job again. Buttons do not work, except for Start/Stop, FormFeed, Tear Off and Load/Unload 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Press and hold Load/Unload and Tractor while turning the printer on.
Incorrect characters print, left margin changes, or printing stops These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: • Make sure the printer cable is properly shielded and correctly connected at both ends. • Select the correct driver. – If you are using Windows, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. – If you are using DOS, follow the instructions that came with your DOS application.
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 position. 4 Gently pull the sheet of paper from the front of the printer. 5 Remove the ribbon access cover to clear any torn pieces of paper. 6 Push the paper select lever up to the position. 7 Set the forms thickness lever to the proper setting for the type of paper you are using. Paper is jammed in the Auto Sheet Feeder These are possible solutions.
• 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 more information, see “Main menu options” on page 50. • Make sure the paper select lever is in the correct position for the type of sheet you are trying to print. Printer does not feed from the optional Tractor 2 Feeder These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: • Move the paper select lever down to the position.
The Auto Sheet Feeder places paper at the wrong Top-Of-Form position These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: • Make sure the Top-Of-Form is set correctly. For information about Top-Of-Form settings, see the documentation that came with the Auto Sheet Feeder. • Make sure the paper being used meets the paper specifications in the Auto Sheet Feeder documentation. • Clean the Auto Sheet Feeder rollers: 1 Remove all paper from the printer.
Solving print quality problems The information in the following topics may help you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions do not correct the problem, contact Customer Support. You may have a printer part that requires adjustment or replacement. Print is too light These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK THE RIBBON DENSITY CONTROL KNOB The ribbon density control knob located on the ribbon cartridge is preset to 1.
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 turn the printer off. If the print quality does not improve, contact Customer Support. Characters are wrong or missing Run a printer test: 1 Make sure the forms thickness lever setting is in a position that corresponds with the forms you are using. 2 Make sure paper and the ribbon cartridge are installed.
Incorrect line spacing or overprinting occurs These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: • Reset the forms thickness lever. • For more information, see the documentation that came with your software application. Contacting Customer Support When you call Customer Support, describe the problem you are experiencing, the message on the display, and the troubleshooting steps you have already taken to find a solution. You need to know your printer model type and serial number.
Notices Product name Machine type Model number Lexmark 2580 2580 100 Lexmark 2580n 2580 110 Lexmark 2581 2581 100 Lexmark 2581n 2581 110 Lexmark 2590 2590 100 Lexmark 2590n 2590 110 Lexmark 2591 2591 100 Lexmark 2591n 2591 110 Edition notice July 2007 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this agreement are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at private expense. Trademarks Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design, ExecJet, and Proprinter are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. Personal Printer Series is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions. The manufacturer is not responsible for 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 this equipment.
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive The WEEE logo signifies specific recycling programs and procedures for electronic products in countries of the European Union. We encourage the recycling of our products. If you have further questions about recycling options, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for your local sales office phone number.
The power consumption levels listed in the previous table represent time-averaged measurements. Instantaneous power draws may be substantially higher than the average. Values are subject to change. See www.lexmark.com for current values. Power Saver This product is designed with an energy-saving mode called Power Saver. The Power Saver Mode is equivalent to the EPA Sleep Mode. The Power Saver Mode saves energy by lowering power consumption during extended periods of inactivity.
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optional Tractor 2 Feeder positions paper incorrectly 71 paper fed from Auto Sheet Feeder is skewed 72 paper fed in Auto Sheet Feeder jams at printer entrance 70 paper jammed in Auto Sheet Feeder 70 printer does not feed from Auto Sheet Feeder 71 printer does not feed paper 70 paper feed, troubleshooting Auto Sheet Feeder feeds at incorrect rate 71 paper paths pull tractor 25 push tractor 25 paper sizes supported by the printer 43 paper types supported by the printer 43 pitch locking 22 selecting 22 pitch l
optional Tractor 2 Feeder positions paper incorrectly 71 paper fed from Auto Sheet Feeder is skewed 72 paper fed in Auto Sheet Feeder jams at printer entrance 70 paper jammed in Auto Sheet Feeder 70 printer does not feed from Auto Sheet Feeder 71 printer does not feed paper 70 troubleshooting, print buttons do not work 68 incorrect characters print, left margin changes, or printing stops 69 left margin moves right during printing 68 Print test works, but printer does not print when attached to the computer
