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Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide January 2012 www.lexmark.com - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 2
Contents Safety information 6 Learning about the printer 7 Printer overview...7 Applying control panel overlays...8 Understanding the printer features and functions 9 Printing a demonstration page...11 Printing a network setup page...13 Printing from Windows or DOS...13 Using IBM emulation mode - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 3
forms in pull mode 41 Setting Top‑Of‑Form for a cut form or an envelope 41 Setting Top‑Of‑Form in a macro ...42 Paper and specialty media guide 43 Paper types and sizes supported by the printer 43 Changing tractor positions 44 Push tractor position...44 Pull tractor position...44 Converting the - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 4
69 Selected font or pitch is not printing or is changing 69 Solving paper feed problems...69 Paper is jammed in the printer ...69 Paper is jammed in the Auto Sheet Feeder ...70 Paper fed in the Auto Sheet Feeder jams at the printer entrance 70 Paper jam in the Tractor 2 Feeder ...70 Printer does - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 5
Contents 5 Notices...76 Edition notice...76 Power consumption...79 Index...83 - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 6
or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person. This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 7
on the model you have chosen, your printer may look slightly different from the printer in the illustration. Printer front view 1 2 A 7 6 5 4 3 Part name 1 Forms thickness lever 2 Ribbon access cover 3 Paper select lever 4 Paper guides 5 Manual feeder 6 Front cover 7 Control panel - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 8
cord connector Applying control panel overlays The Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series printers have control panel overlays available in different languages. Note: There is an overlay label for layer 1 of the control panel and a different overlay label for layer 2 of the control panel. To apply an - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 9
only 10, 12, and 15 pitch. Resident fonts Print styles Note: This feature is available through printer commands. Graphics printing Note: This feature supports existing graphics programs. Multiple‑part forms 2580+ or 2581+ 2590+ or 2591+ • 532 characters per second (cps) • 618 cps • 479 cps - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 10
may accidentally change forms settings. Ribbon cartridge This contains the inked fabric ribbon. Printer tests • Power‑on Self Test • Printer test page-This determines whether your machine has print problems. • Demonstration Print Box and line drawings This prints tables, charts, and other - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 11
from the electrical outlet. This allows the printer to work with all computers with compatible interface connections. Both parallel and USB interfaces are standard. The internal serial interface (RS‑232) is optional for the 2580+ or 2581+ and 2590+ or 2591+ models. The Network option is standard on - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 12
lights" on page 18 3 Open the manual feeder, and then move the paper select lever to the position. 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. 6 Adjust the right paper guide to fit the paper width. A 7 Continue pushing the - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 13
. Printing from Windows or DOS Windows When printing from a Windows application, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. DOS Follow the instructions that came with your DOS application to see what printer drivers are supported for - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 14
1 Forms Printer 2580+ or 2581+ 2 Forms Printer 2480+ or 2481+ 3 Forms Printer 2380+ or 2381+ 4 2380+ or 2381+ 5 2380/2381 IBM Personal Printer SeriesTM II 6 4201/4202 IBM ProprinterTM III 7 4201/4202 IBM Proprinter II 8 IBM ExecJetTM Printer Model 4072 For Lexmark Forms Printer 2590+ or 2591+ users - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 15
Forms Printer 2580+ or 2581+ users 1 Epson FX850 2 Epson FX 1050 For Forms Printer 2590+ or 2591+ users 1 Epson LQ850 2 LQ 1050 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 - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 16
to the current Top‑Of‑Form or unloads paper to a parked position. 5 Font This selects one of the resident font styles. Note: Repeatedly pressing the Font button cycles through the printer font selections. If you continue pressing Font through a second pass, then the font selections will be locked. - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 17
continuous feed. 2 Macro This supports different styles of pre‑printed forms and selects between four document formats. 3 Setup This is used to enter Setup mode. This lets you change the default values and modes of printer operation. 4 Micro This feeds the paper downward in small incremental - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 18
is being used, or Macros are disabled in the Setup menu. One of the printer resident pitches is selected. Pitch Lock On Pitch Lock is active. Printer resident fonts are locked. Using the Start/Stop button The Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series printers use the Start/Stop button to turn on the - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 19
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 - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 20
a cut form or an envelope. The Load/Unload function works only when the tractor unit is in the push position. You can also use the Load/Unload button to load continuous forms into the printer when the paper path is clear, or to change one type of pre‑printed form to another. Locking and - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 21
The printer data stream may contain control codes which select a particular font. To override the codes, you can select and lock a particular font of your choice. 1 To select a font, press Font repeatedly until you see the font light on next to the selection you want. Power Ready Tractor 2 Paper - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 22
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 the pitch you want is selected. The pitch is locked until the printer is turned off. Disabling Pitch Lock 1 To disable Pitch Lock, press - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 23
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. When setting this lever, see one of the following tables depending on your printer model: - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 24
paper 24 Forms thickness for 2580+ or 2581+ Paper type Paper thickness Single forms (cut or continuous) Thin Normal Multiple‑part forms Thick Envelopes Notes: Paper weight 56 g/m2 (15 lb) 65 g/m2 (16 lb) 68 g/m2 (18 lb) 75 g/m2 (20 lb) 90 g/m2 (24 lb) 2‑part 3‑part 4‑part 5‑part 6‑part - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 25
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. You can set the Tear Off function to automatic or manual by adjusting the Auto Tear Off - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 26
Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2, then see the documentation that came with the option for paper loading instructions. 1 Plug the printer power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then press Start/Stop. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. Note: If a cut form or envelope is loaded - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 27
Loading paper 27 3 Set the forms thickness lever to a setting corresponding with the paper thickness you are using. 4 Pull up the front cover. 5 Move down the paper select lever to the position. 6 Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors. - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 28
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. Note: The distance from the [A symbol to the left edge of the paper determines the width of the left margin. 10 Push down the left tractor locking lever to - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 29
Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2, then see the documentation that came with your option for paper loading instructions. 1 Plug the printer power cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet, and then press Start/Stop. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. Note: If a cut form or envelope is loaded - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 30
the left and right tractor locking levers 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. Note: Push or pull the paper through the paper path until it passes the printhead. - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 31
If you have trouble moving the right tractor to the paper width, then roll the rubber tractor stop out of the seated position. Move the tractor to the paper width, then load the paper, and then lock the right tractor. 12 Close the left and right tractor doors. 13 Replace the ribbon access cover. 14 - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 32
function for bottom loading feature is especially useful for paper that has a tendency to curl, is very heavy, or is very light weight. • If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, then see the documentation that came with the option for paper loading instructions. - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 33
electrical outlet, and then press Start/Stop. 2 Make sure the paper path is clear. Note: If a cut form or envelope is loaded in the printer, then press FormFeed to remove it. 3 Set the forms thickness lever to 7. 4 Move down the paper select lever to the position. 5 Remove the ribbon access cover. - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 34
Loading paper 34 6 Pull up the left and right tractor locking levers to unlock the tractors. 7 Open the left and right tractor doors. 8 Insert the paper through the bottom slot of the printer. Note: Push or pull the paper through the paper path until it passes the printhead. - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 35
If you have trouble moving the right tractor to the paper width, then roll the rubber tractor stop out of the seated position. Move the tractor to the paper width, then load the paper, and then lock the right tractor. 10 Close the left and right tractor doors. 11 Replace the ribbon access cover. 12 - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 36
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, then see the documentation that came with the option for paper loading instructions. 1 Plug the printer - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 37
the manual feeder. A 7 Move the left paper guide so that the print start position you want aligns with the [A symbol printed on the margin guide. Note: 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 - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 38
38 9 Move the right paper guide so that the guide aligns with the right edge of the cut form or envelope. 1 2 3 A 1 Left paper guide 2 Cut form or envelope 3 Right paper guide 10 Insert the cut form or envelope into the printer until the Paper Out light stops blinking. Notes: • If Auto Cut Sheet - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 39
printer begins printing two inches from the left edge of the page. • The location of the [A symbol depends on the position of the tractor unit. • For the purposes of these instructions, the tractor is shown in the push position with continuous paper Loading a cut form or envelope manually" on page 36 - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 40
FormFeed to reload the continuous forms paper. The continuous forms paper loads to the current Top‑Of‑Form setting. 10 Press Start/Stop to set the printer online. Note: If Auto Tear Off is set to On, the paper will advance to the Tear Off position. Sending a print job or pressing Tear Off returns - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 41
a single form is loaded, press FormFeed to clear the paper path. 2 Move the paper select lever up to the position. 3 Load a cut sheet of paper or an envelope through the manual feeder. • If Auto Cut Sheet is set to On, the printer will move the paper or envelope to the current Top‑Of‑Form. • If Auto - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 42
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. 7 Close the control panel cover. 8 Press Start/Stop to put the printer procedure for setting Top‑Of‑Form depends on the paper and print mode you are using. For help, see one - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 43
Paper types Single Multiple part Envelopes Cut Forms 0.058 mm (0.0023 in.) to 0.114 mm (0.0045 in.) See the following note. 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) Continuous Forms 0.058 mm (0.0023 in.) to 0.114 mm (0.0045 in.) See the following note. 0.42 mm (0.017 in.) Note: For 2580+/2581+ printers - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 44
is the most convenient way to load continuous forms, and allows you to use the Tear Off feature of the printer. Pull tractor position The front tractor unit can be removed and installed at the top of the printer. It then functions as a pull tractor and supports front and bottom paper loading. - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 45
electrical outlet. 2 Make sure paper is not loaded in the printer. 3 Pull the front cover up and out of the way. 4 Hold down the latching levers while you lift and pull out the tractor unit from the printer. 1 2 1 Tractor unit 2 Latching levers 5 Remove the ribbon access cover. 6 Turn the tractor - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 46
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 tractor position 1 Make sure the printer is unplugged from the electrical outlet. 2 Make sure paper is not loaded in the printer. 3 Hold down the latching - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 47
Changing tractor positions 47 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 into the posts in the printer. 7 Release the latching levers. 8 Close the front cover. - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 48
48 Understanding Setup mode and menu options The printer is preset at the factory for font, pitch, form length, and other settings. Setup to put the printer in Setup mode and print the Main menu. 3 Press LineFeed to print a list of available options you can change. Printer Setup mode-Main menu - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 49
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. 6 Press Set TOF until the printer returns to the Main menu, or press Pitch - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 50
Setup mode. • If the printer runs out of paper while you are using Setup mode, load more paper into the Tractor pins, and then press Setup to continue. Setup Mode - Main menu Main menu options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to your needs. To print a list of all default - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 51
to the printer. Forms Macro options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to your needs. To print a list of all fonts. • Pitch Lock-Select Yes to set Pitch Lock as the default even after the printer has been turned off and back on. • Code Page-Select one of the following code - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 52
you can use with the printer: Buffer • Minimum-This sets the receive buffer size to zero. • Maximum-For 2580+ or 2581+ models, this sets the receive buffer size to 64KB or 480KB, depending on whether NLQ II (Near Letter Quality) Download is enabled. • Maximum-For 2590+ or 2591+ models, this sets the - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 53
to NLQ II (available for 2580+ or 2581+ models only) • Enabled-This reserves a portion of the receive buffer for downloading fonts. • Disabled-This uses the entire buffer as a receive buffer. Note: Enabled is the factory default setting. Download (available for 2590+ or 2591+ models only) • Enabled - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 54
the factory default setting. Paper Out Alarm • Enabled-An alarm sounds when the printer runs out of paper. • Disabled-No alarm sounds when the printer runs out of paper. Note: Enabled is the factory default setting. Demo Print • Enabled-Prints a Demo page • Disabled-Does not print a Demo page Note - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 55
III, available only on 2580+ or 2581+ printers, enables compatibility with Proprinter III. • On-The printer emulates a Proprinter III. • Off-The printer operates with added capabilities. AGM, available only on 2590+ or 2591+ models, lets you use the high‑resolution 24‑wire graphics commands - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 56
Understanding Setup mode and menu options 56 Interface Selection Unless turned off, the Auto setting automatically selects the printer interface from the available connection cables. The following connection cables are available: parallel cable, USB cable, serial cable (only available when an - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 57
cable Printer ribbon Part number • 1329605 (10‑foot cable) • 1427498 (20‑foot cable) 12A2405 • 12T0154 (Serial Interface option) • 1038693 (50‑foot cable) • 3070166 (2400/2500/250 series standard re‑inking ribbon) • 3070169 (2500/2500+ series high yield re‑inking ribbon) Note: Printer ribbons can - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 58
for ink stains on the outside of the printer. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Find the product type you want to recycle, and then select your country from the list. 3 Follow the instructions - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 59
default settings: 1 Make sure the ribbon cartridge is installed and paper is loaded. 2 Press and hold Start/Stop for five seconds. 3 Open the ribbon access cover. 4 Move over the printhead toward the control panel side of the printer until it stops. 5 Close the ribbon access cover. 6 Press and hold - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 60
settings have been restored when the carrier moves. Supporting IPSec Internet Protocol Security (IPSec) provides authentication and a Web browser. In the address bar, type the IP address of the printer or print server to be protected using the format: http://ip_address. 2 Click Configuration. - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 61
manage the credentials by using the Embedded Web Server. To install and use certificates as part of the credentials: 1 Open a Web browser. In the address bar, type the IP address of the printer or print server to be protected using the format: http://ip_address/. 2 Click Configuration. 3 Under Other - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 62
test page produces a printout that shows any problem the printer may be experiencing. You can run a printer test page with or without a computer connected to the printer. Running a printer test page 1 Make sure the paper is loaded and the ribbon cartridge is installed. 2 Press and hold Start/Stop - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 63
Troubleshooting 63 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 Press and hold Start/Stop for five seconds. 3 Press and - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 64
then run the printer test. a Replace the ribbon cartridge and make sure paper is loaded. b Press and hold Start/Stop for five seconds. Note: The Power light turns orange. c Press and hold LineFeed, and then press Start/Stop. d Release LineFeed when printing starts. Note: Printing continues until you - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 65
Troubleshooting 65 Control panel lights Power Ready Paper Out Font Lock All lights on solid Panel Lock Power Ready Tractor 2 Paper Out Font Lock Power Ready Paper Out Panel Lock Font Lock Power Ready Tractor 2 Paper Out Panel Lock Font Lock Power Ready Tractor 2 Paper Out Panel Lock Status On - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 66
Troubleshooting 66 Notes: • The draft alignment bars print. • The current value is the number printed below the bars. After you make your selection, the printer prints a single row showing the current alignment setting. c The printer automatically starts printing the alignment bars for NLQ. Note: - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 67
make sure you have selected the correct printer driver. • If you are using Windows, then use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available at www.lexmark.com. • If you are using DOS, then follow the instructions that came with the application. Printer is noisy These are possible solutions - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 68
the left margin by adjusting the tractor or paper guide. Printer speed slows These are possible solutions. Try one of more of the following: • Make sure the forms thickness lever setting is appropriate for the thickness of the forms being used. Printing speed is slower when the forms thickness lever - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 69
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. Printing continues beyond the edges of the - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 70
Troubleshooting 70 To clear a cut form paper jam: 1 Unplug the printer power cord from the electrical outlet. 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 - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 71
the top and bottom edges, and then place it back in the paper bin. • Clean the Auto Sheet Feeder rollers: 1 Remove all paper from the printer. 2 Turn the Auto Sheet Feeder upside down, and then place it on a flat surface. 3 Clean the two paper guide wheels located inside the bottom of the Auto Sheet - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 72
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. 2 Turn the Auto Sheet Feeder upside down, and then place it on a flat surface. 3 Clean the two paper guide rollers located - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 73
Troubleshooting 73 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 - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 74
you stop the printer. If the print quality does not improve, then 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 - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 75
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. For - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 76
Notices 76 Notices Product name Lexmark 2580+ Lexmark 2580n+ Lexmark 2581+ Lexmark 2581n+ Lexmark 2590+ Lexmark 2590n+ Lexmark 2591+ Lexmark 2591n+ Machine type 2580 2580 2581 2581 2590 2590 2591 2591 Model number 500 510 500 510 500 510 500 510 Edition notice January 2012 The following - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 77
or other countries. Personal Printer Series is a trademark of for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions. The - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 78
of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility, safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage Some modes may not apply to your product. 1-meter average sound pressure, dBA Printing 56 dBA Ready NA Values are subject to change. See www - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 79
hard‑copy original documents. Power consumption (Watts) 47 W NA Scanning The product is scanning hard‑copy documents. NA Ready The product is waiting for a print job. 8 W Power Saver The product is in energy‑saving mode. NA Low Off ( - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 80
. Fuser Units, Transfer/Transport Units, Paper Feed items, if any, and any other items for which a Maintenance Kit is available are substantially consumed when the printer displays a "Life Warning" or "Scheduled Maintenance" message for such item. To obtain warranty service you may be required to - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 81
the durability or longevity of prints produced by any product. Warranty service does not include repair of failures caused by: -Modification or unauthorized attachments -Accidents, misuse, abuse or use inconsistent with Lexmark user's guides, manuals, instructions or guidance -Unsuitable physical or - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 82
Notices 82 Lexmark's liability for actual damages from any cause whatsoever will be limited to the amount you paid for the product that caused the damages. This limitation of liability will not apply to claims by you for bodily injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property for - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 83
mode using 14 Interface options 55 IPSec 60 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting paper is jammed in the printer 69 L left margin aligning 39 lights control panel 18 Load/Unload function using 20 loading continuous forms 26 cut form or envelope 36 locking control panel 20 M Main menu options 50 menu - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 84
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 lock disabling 22 print quality troubleshooting characters are wrong or missing 74 dots are - Lexmark Dot Matrix | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 85
Index 85 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
Forms Printer 2500+ Series
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January 2012
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