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Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide January 2012 www.lexmark.com - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 3
in push mode 40 Setting Top‑Of‑Form for continuous 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 4
stops 69 Printing continues beyond the edges of the continuous forms 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 5
Contents 5 Notices...76 Edition notice...76 Power consumption...79 Index...83 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 6
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 is not responsible for the use of - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 8
8 Parallel connector 9 USB connector 10 Optional Tractor 2 connector knockout 11 Power 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 9
feature is available through printer commands. Graphics printing Note: This feature supports existing graphics programs. Multiple‑part forms 2580+ or 2581+ 2590+ dots per square Resolution of up to 360 x 360 dpi inch (dpi) Prints original plus five copies (six‑part forms) Prints original plus - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 10
settings. Load/Unload This loads and unloads continuous form paper (tractor fed). Macro function This allows the printer to store four unique document formats to enhance flexibility when using different styles of preprinted forms. Manual front loading for This enables printing on cut sheets - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 11
information on the Bar code function, see the Technical Reference at www.lexmark.com. Software compatibility • The printer is compatible with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation. • The printer is compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation (with the M320 turbo), which is - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | 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 your - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 14
let you select one of the printers in the list, then you may need to customize your printer for Epson emulation mode. • The printer driver you select in your program must match the emulation model you select for your printer. Printer drivers other than the 2500+ series support most, but not all, of - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 15
For 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 19
Start/Stop until the Ready light comes on. Advancing paper Use these control panel buttons to advance the paper when the printer is not printing: Note: When you are printing continuous forms, the first time you press LineFeed, it moves the paper from the Tear Off position to the current print line - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 20
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 unlocking the control panel To restrict the use of - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 21
light on next to the selection you want. Power Ready Tractor 2 Paper Out Start/Stop LineFeed FormFeed Tear Off Load/Unload Tractor Font Lock on, and the font you want is selected. The font is locked until the printer is turned off. Disabling Font Lock 1 To disable Font Lock, press Font - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 22
panel to layer 2. 1 2 3 4 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro Micro Setup Pitch Lock 10 20 12 24 15 17 2 Press Pitch repeatedly until the pitch 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 Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 24
Loading 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‑ - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 25
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 Setting in Setup mode - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 26
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 in the printer, then press FormFeed to remove it. - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 28
. Notes: • 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. 8 Close the left and right tractor doors. 9 Move the tractor to align the - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 29
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 in the printer, then press FormFeed to remove it - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 31
left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to the paper width. • 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 32
want. 19 Press Set TOF to set the Top‑Of‑Form. Note: Top‑Of‑Form is not saved if the printer is turned off or runs out of paper when using the pull tractor. 20 Make sure the printer is online and the Ready light is on and solid green. Note: If the Ready light - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 35
left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to the paper width. • 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 36
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 power cord to a properly grounded - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 37
. 6 Open 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 39
position of the tractor unit. • For the purposes of these instructions, the tractor is shown in the push position with continuous paper. 1 Locate the left margin for continuous forms by locating the [A symbol on the printer. 1 2 1 Tractor (in push position) 2 Right locking lever 2 Continue to load - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 40
cover. 9 To verify the new Top‑Of‑Form, press Load/Unload to unload the continuous forms paper, and then press 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 41
. 8 Press Start/Stop to set the printer online. Setting Top‑Of‑Form for a cut form or an envelope Top‑Of‑Form can range from minus one inch to plus 22 inches from the top of a cut 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 42
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. 7 Close the control panel cover. 8 Press Start/Stop to put the printer online. Setting Top‑Of‑Form in a macro Each macro has - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 43
specialty media guide 43 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 Cut Forms Single 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 297 mm (11.7 in.)* Multiple - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 45
Changing tractor positions 45 Converting the push tractor to pull tractor position 1 Make sure the printer is unplugged from the 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 46
The tractor unit fits into place at a 40° angle. Converting the pull tractor to push 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 levers while you lift and pull out the tractor unit from the - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 48
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. 1 2 3 4 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro Micro - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 49
when the printer exits Setup mode. Note: 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. Changing menu settings (an example) Note: Make sure continuous forms are loaded in the printer when using Setup mode - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 50
the printer exits 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | 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 default 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 52
default setting. • Eject by FF - On-Lets you eject loaded cut sheet paper by pressing FormFeed. Note: On is the factory default setting. Data 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 53
. Download to NLQ II (available for 2580+ or 2581+ models only) • Enabled-This reserves a portion of the receive buffer for downloading fonts 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 54
to the Ready state. Note: On is 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 55
also supported, but only through host commands used by Epson FX850 or FX1050: Japan, Norway, Denmark II, Korea (2580+ Paper Out Override • Reset Inhibit • Print Suppress Effective • Print DEL Code Interface options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to your needs. To print a list - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 57
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 be ordered at www.lexmark.com. Removing the ribbon cartridge 1 Unplug the printer power cord from the electrical outlet. 2 Lift the - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 58
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 on the computer screen. - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 59
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 2 • Form length: 12 inches To restore the factory default settings: 1 Make sure the ribbon cartridge is installed and paper is loaded. - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 60
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 After a printer is configured for IPSec with a host, IPSec is required for any IP communications to take place. Supporting SNMPv3 Simple - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 61
to join networks that require authentication before allowing access. 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 62
test, is performed. Note: Running a printer 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 64
test fails, then contact Customer Support. Note: If the printer is not beeping, then there is a power supply problem. Contact Customer Support. Check the power cord and power source. If the power light remains off, then contact Customer Support. The paper select lever has been changed while the - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 65
Action required Unplug the printer power cord, and then plug it again to the electrical outlet. Notes: • If the control panel light sequence returns, then contact Customer Support. • If you need help locating the nearest service representative, then visit www.lexmark.com. Adjusting character - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 66
Troubleshooting 66 Notes: • The draft alignment bars print. • The current value save your selection. Note: 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: The current - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 68
driver is selected. • Adjust 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 69
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. Printing continues - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 71
Troubleshooting 71 • Make sure the forms thickness lever is set correctly for the paper type being used. • Press Load/Unload to release the continuous form paper from a parked status. • Make sure the right paper guide is set correctly for the paper width being used. • Make sure the Auto Cut Sheet - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 72
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 inside the bottom of the Auto Sheet Feeder using isopropyl alcohol - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | 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 number for the form thickness you are using. Dots are missing or - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 74
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 installed. 3 Set the - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | 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 Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 76
in conjunction with other products, programs, or services, except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user's responsibility. For Lexmark technical support, visit http://support.lexmark.com. For information on supplies and downloads, visit www.lexmark.com. If you don't have access - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 77
or other countries. Personal Printer Series is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc. ITC installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio • Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions. The manufacturer is - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 78
International, Inc., 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, KY, 40550 USA. The authorized representative is: Lexmark International Technology Hungária Kft., 8 Lechner Ödön fasor, Millennium Tower III, 1095 Budapest HUNGARY, A declaration of conformity to the requirements of the Directives is available - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 79
in the lowest possible power consumption mode. The power consumption levels listed in the previous table represent time-averaged measurements. Instantaneous power than the average. Values are subject to change. Visit www.lexmark.com for current values. Power Saver This product is designed with - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 80
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 present proof of original purchase. You may be required to deliver your product to the Remarketer or Lexmark, or ship it prepaid - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 81
attachments -Accidents, misuse, abuse or use inconsistent with Lexmark user's guides, manuals, instructions or guidance -Unsuitable physical or operating environment -Maintenance by anyone other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer -Operation of a product beyond the limit of its - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 82
will not apply to claims by you for bodily injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property for which Lexmark is legally liable. IN NO EVENT WILL LEXMARK BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, INCIDENTAL DAMAGE, OR OTHER ECONOMIC OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This is true even if - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 83
21 selecting 21 font lock disabling 21 Forms Macro options Setup mode 51 forms thickness lever setting 23 H Hex Trace mode using 62 I IBM emulation 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 84
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 missing or print quality is poor 73 graphics do not - Lexmark Forms Printer 2580n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 85
attached to the computer 67 printer alarm sounds 67 printer is noisy 67 printer sounds like it is printing, but does not print 67 printer speed slows 68 printing continues beyond edges of continuous forms 69 troubleshooting, print quality characters are wrong or missing 74 dots are missing or print
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