Lexmark X2500 manual Understanding the control panel lights, Layer 1 control panel lights

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	Button						Function
	6			Micro			Feeds the paper upward in small incremental movements. Press and hold to select continuous
	6			Micro
							feed.

	7			Set TOF			Sets the Top-Of-Form, which is the position of the first print line on the page

Understanding the control panel lights

The following tables describe the light patterns on the control panel.

Layer 1 control panel lights

Light

Power

Ready

Tractor 2

Paper Out

Font

Font Lock

Light status		What it means
On		The printer is online.

On		The printer is online and ready to print.

Blinking		The printer is receiving data.

Off		The printer is offline.

On		Tractor 2 is activated.
		Note: The optional Tractor 2 Feeder must be installed.

Off		Paper is loaded in the printer.

Blinking		The printer is out of paper.

On		A printer error has occurred.

On		The control panel is locked, restricting the use of the following buttons: Start/Stop,
		FormFeed, Tear Off, and Load/Unload.

On		One of the printer resident fonts is selected.

Off		A downloaded font is selected.

On		Font Lock is active. Printer resident fonts are locked.

Layer 2 control panel lights

Light

Macro

Pitch

Pitch Lock

Light status

On

Off

On

On

What it means

The specified macro function is active.

No macro is being used, or Macros are disabled in the Setup menu.

One of the printer resident pitches is selected.

Pitch Lock is active. Printer resident fonts are locked.

Using the control panel

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Contents July Users GuidePage Contents Paper and specialty media guide Troubleshooting Index Safety info rma tion Part name Learn in g abou t the p r interPrinter overview Printer front viewPrinter back view Applying control panel overlaysPrinter features by model Understanding the printer features and functionsFeature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Feature/function All models UPC-A UPC-E Feature/functionPrinting a demonstration Printing from Windows or DOS Printing a network setupWindows For Lexmark Forms Printer 2580/2581 users Using IBM emulation modeFor Lexmark Forms Printer 2590/2591 users For Forms Printer 2590/2591 users Using Epson emulation modeUsing Okidata Microline emulation mode For Forms Printer 2580/2581 usersButton Function Using th e control pa n elUnderstanding the control panel buttons Layer 1 control panel buttonsLineFeed Layer 2 control panel buttonsLayer 1 control panel lights Understanding the control panel lightsLayer 2 control panel lights Locking and unlocking the control panel Setting the printer online or offlineUsing the Load/Unload function Advancing paperSelecting and locking a font Selecting a Tractor modeDisabling Font Lock Disabling Pitch Lock Selecting and locking a pitchLoad ing pa per Setting the forms thickness leverForms thickness for 2590/2591 Forms thickness for 2580/2581Paper paths for the pull tractor Using the Tear Off functionPaper paths Paper paths for the push tractorLoading continuous forms using the push tractor Setting the Tear Off positionLoading continuous paper Page Page Close the front cover Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractorPage Page Bottom loading continuous forms using the pull tractor Page Page Page Loading paper Loading a cut form or envelope manually Loading cut formsPage Aligning the left margin Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in push mode Setting Top-of-FormSetting Top-Of-Form for a cut form or an envelope Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in pull modeSetting Top-Of-Form in a macro Length Pap er and specialty me dia guidePaper types and sizes supported by the printer WidthConverting the push tractor to pull tractor position Cha ngin g trac to r posi tionsPush tractor position Pull tractor positionTractor unit Converting the pull tractor to push tractor position Page Using Setup mode Understanding Setup mode and menu optionsControl Options Changing menu settings an examplePrinter Setup mode-Main menu To Select PressMain menu options Setup Mode Main menuMenu Language Forms Macro options Default MacroPaper Handling Options Data optionsBuffer Uni-Dir Printing Control optionsQuiet Emulation optionsInterface Selection Interface optionsRemoving the ribbon cartridge Cleaning the printerMain taining the prin t er Ordering suppliesRecycling Lexmark products Cleaning the outside of the printerAdm in is trativ e supp o rt Restoring the factory default settingsRestoring the US factory default settings Restoring the EU factory default settingsSupporting IPSec Using 802.1x authenticationSupporting SNMPv3 Click 802.1x Authentication Running a printer test Testing the printerTroublesh oo tin g Checking an unresponsive printerChecking the printer status Using Hex Trace modePrinter status Status Action required Release LineFeed when printing startsAdjusting character bidirectional alignment Page Printer sounds like it is printing, but does not print Solving printing problemsPrinter alarm sounds Printer is noisyPrinter speed slows Printer power switch is on, but the power light is offLeft margin moves to the right during printing Incorrect line length lines do not start at the left marginPaper is jammed in the printer Solving paper feed problemsPrinting continues beyond the edges of the continuous forms Selected font or pitch is not printing or is changingPaper jam in the Tractor 2 Feeder Paper is jammed in the Auto Sheet FeederPrinter does not feed paper Printer does not feed from the Auto Sheet Feeder Printer does not feed from the optional Tractor 2 FeederAuto Sheet Feeder feeds paper at an incorrect rate Auto Sheet Feeder feeds multiple sheets Paper fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder is skewedPrint is too light Solving print quality problemsDots are missing or print quality is poor Graphics do not print Characters are wrong or missingForms are smudged or print is too dark Incorrect number of lines on aIncorrect line spacing or overprinting occurs Contacting Customer SupportMachine type Product nameModel number United States Government Rights Meter average sound pressure, dBA Industry Canada compliance statementMode Product power consumptionDescription Total energy usage Power SaverOff mode Limited warrantyExtent of limited warranty Limited warranty serviceAdditional rights Limitation of liabilityNumerics IndexConverting 46 paper paths Unlocking control panel Windows printing from Index