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Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide January 2012 www.lexmark.com - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 2
control panel lights 18 Using the Start/Stop button...18 Setting the printer online or offline...19 Advancing paper...19 Using the Load/Unload pitch...22 Disabling Pitch Lock...22 Loading paper 23 Setting the forms thickness lever...23 Paper paths...25 Using the Tear Off function...25 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 4
4 Troubleshooting 62 Checking an unresponsive printer...62 Testing the printer...62 Checking the printer status...63 Adjusting character (bidirectional) alignment 65 Solving printing problems...67 Printer test works, but the printer does not print when attached to the computer 67 Printer is - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 2581n | 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 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 7
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 in the illustration. Printer front view - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 9
available through printer commands. Graphics printing Note: This feature supports existing graphics programs. Multiple‑part forms 2580+ or 2581+ 2590+ or 2591 dots per square Resolution of up to 360 x 360 dpi inch (dpi) Prints original plus five copies (six‑part forms) Prints original plus five - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 10
the potential that untrained operators 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 11
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 standard on the 9‑wire printer and 2580+ or 2581+ printer models - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 12
panel 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 13
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 level of DOS. Most applications let - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 14
+ or 2581+ users 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 16
open, contains more advanced functions like selecting a macro and changing printer menu settings. 1 7 2 Power Ready Tractor 2 Paper Out paper one line. 2 FormFeed This advances the paper to the next Top‑Of‑Form. 3 Tractor This alternates between Tractor 1 and Tractor 2 if the optional - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 17
one line. Note: Press and hold LineFeed to advance the paper 5 micro movements, and then go into 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 2581n | 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 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 20
Using the control panel 20 Using the Load/Unload function Use the Load/Unload button to unload continuous forms from the printer to allow printing on either 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/ - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 21
control panel 21 Selecting and locking a font The printer data stream may contain control codes which select a particular light comes 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 repeatedly until - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 22
control panel 22 Selecting and locking a pitch The printer data stream may contain control codes which select a light comes on and 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 Pitch repeatedly until - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 23
continuous forms, cut sheet forms, labels and envelopes. It also includes information about paper orientation, setting the forms thickness 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 24
Forms thickness for 2580+ or 2581+ Paper type Paper thickness Single forms (cut or continuous) Thin Normal Multiple‑part forms forms thickness lever setting is 4 or higher. Forms thickness for 2590+ or 2591+ Paper type Paper thickness Paper weight Forms thickness lever setting Single forms - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 26
printer. The paper moves from the Tear Off position to the Top‑Of‑Form and begins printing. Loading continuous paper Loading continuous forms 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 28
Loading paper 28 7 Open the left and right tractor doors, and then place the paper holes over the second or third pins of the tractor unit. 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 29
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. 3 Set the - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 30
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 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 31
holes over the tractor pins. Notes: • If necessary, move the 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 32
lines (located on the platen) with the Top‑Of‑Form you 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 Tractor 2 Feeder, then see the documentation that came with the option for paper loading instructions. - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 2581n | 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 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 35
holes over the tractor pins. Notes: • If necessary, move the 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 37
the paper select lever up to the position. 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 38
Loading paper 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 2581n | 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 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 41
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. 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 42
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 a separate Top‑Of‑Form setting. To set Top‑Of‑Form in a macro, you must first select that macro. 1 Open the control - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 43
. 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, the maximum thickness of multiple part forms is 0.512 mm (0.0202 in.). For 2590+/2591+ printers, the maximum thickness is 0.36 mm - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 45
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 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. - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 46
b Continue holding down the latching levers, and then 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. Converting - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 48
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. 1 2 3 4 Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Micro - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 49
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. The following is an example of how to change the Menu Language setting. 1 With the - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 50
all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main menu. The following list items will appear at the top of the Main menu page: 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. - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 51
transferred from the computer to the printer. Forms Macro options Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to your needs. To print 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 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 52
- On-Continuous forms automatically advance to the Tear Off bar position. - Off-You can manually advance the perforation of a continuous form to the Tear 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 53
(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 the printer according - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 54
setting. TOF Read • Enabled-Verifies the Top‑Of‑Form before printing begins on continuous forms • Disabled-Does not verify the Top‑Of‑Form before printing on continuous forms Note: Enabled is the factory default setting. Quiet • Enabled-The printer prints at a quieter noise level. • Disabled-The - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 55
lexmark.com. IBM mode Proprinter 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 . Notes: - Supported international character sets for - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 57
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 be ordered at www.lexmark.com. Removing the ribbon cartridge 1 Unplug the printer power cord from the electrical outlet - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 59
support 59 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 toward the control panel side of the printer until it stops. 5 Close the ribbon - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 2581n | 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 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 62
or power‑on self 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 printing continuous forms, then make sure the paper select lever is in the continuous forms position. The printer has data in - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 64
Troubleshooting Control panel lights Power Ready Paper Out Panel Lock Font Lock continues until you stop the printer. 6 If the printer 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 65
Troubleshooting 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 continuous forms are loaded in the printer. • - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 2581n | 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 2581n | 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 2581n | 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 2581n | 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 2581n | 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 2 Feeder into the back of the printer. Printer does not feed from the Auto Sheet - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 72
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 and - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 74
Troubleshooting 74 d Press Start/Stop to stop or interrupt the printer test. e Press Start/Stop again if you want to resume the printer test. Note: Printing continues until you stop the printer. If the print quality does not improve, then contact Customer Support. Characters are wrong or missing - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 75
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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 77
applicable, the Commercial Computer Software and Commercial Software Documentation are licensed to the Personal Printer Series is a trademark of Lexmark International, in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 79
table represent time-averaged measurements. Instantaneous power draws may be substantially higher than the average. Values are subject to change. Visit 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 80
OF LIMITED WARRANTY FOR LEXMARK LASER PRINTERS, LEXMARK LED PRINTERS, AND LEXMARK MULTIFUNCTION LASER PRINTERS Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, of original purchase and this statement to that user. Limited warranty service The warranty period starts on the date of original purchase as shown - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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 2581n | 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 2581n | 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 - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 84
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 missing or print quality is poor 73 graphics do - Lexmark Forms Printer 2581n | 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
Forms Printer 2500+ Series
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