Lexmark X2500 manual Selecting a Tractor mode, Selecting and locking a font, Disabling Font Lock

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Selecting a Tractor mode

Note: Because this function unloads continuous forms from the currently selected tractor, tear off excess paper prior to initiating.

When the optional Tractor 2 Feeder is installed, you can press Tractor to unload the current continuous forms and switch to the continuous forms loaded in the other tractor source.

The Tractor 2 light comes on when the optional Tractor 2 Feeder is selected.

Selecting and locking a font

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.

1To select a font, press Font repeatedly until you see the font light on next to the selection you want.

Power	Ready	Tractor 2	Paper
			Out
Start/Stop		LineFeed	FormFeed
Tear Off		Load/Unload	Tractor
Font		Courier	Orator
Font
		Prestige	Script
		Gothic	Draft
Lock		Presentor	Fast Draft
Lock

2Continue pressing Font until the Font Lock light comes on, and the font you want is selected. The font is locked until the printer is turned off.

Disabling Font Lock

1To disable Font Lock, press Font repeatedly until the Font Lock light turns off and the font you want is selected.

2If the printer is offline, press Start/Stop.

The printer is ready to print when the Ready light comes on.

Using the control panel

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Contents July Users GuidePage Contents Paper and specialty media guide Troubleshooting Index Safety info rma tion Printer overview Learn in g abou t the p r interPrinter front view Part namePrinter back view Applying control panel overlaysUnderstanding the printer features and functions Printer features by modelFeature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Feature/function All models UPC-A UPC-E Feature/functionPrinting a demonstration Printing a network setup Printing from Windows or DOSWindows Using IBM emulation mode For Lexmark Forms Printer 2580/2581 usersFor Lexmark Forms Printer 2590/2591 users Using Okidata Microline emulation mode Using Epson emulation modeFor Forms Printer 2580/2581 users For Forms Printer 2590/2591 usersUnderstanding the control panel buttons Using th e control pa n elLayer 1 control panel buttons Button FunctionLineFeed Layer 2 control panel buttonsUnderstanding the control panel lights Layer 1 control panel lightsLayer 2 control panel lights Using the Load/Unload function Setting the printer online or offlineAdvancing paper Locking and unlocking the control panelSelecting a Tractor mode Selecting and locking a fontDisabling 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 Using the Tear Off functionPaper paths for the push tractor Paper paths for the pull tractorSetting the Tear Off position Loading continuous forms using the push tractorLoading 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 Paper types and sizes supported by the printer Pap er and specialty me dia guideWidth LengthPush tractor position Cha ngin g trac to r posi tionsPull tractor position Converting the push tractor to pull tractor positionTractor unit Converting the pull tractor to push tractor position Page Using Setup mode Understanding Setup mode and menu optionsPrinter Setup mode-Main menu Changing menu settings an exampleTo Select Press Control OptionsSetup Mode Main menu Main menu optionsMenu Language Forms Macro options Default MacroPaper Handling Options Data optionsBuffer Uni-Dir Printing Control optionsQuiet Emulation optionsInterface Selection Interface optionsMain taining the prin t er Cleaning the printerOrdering supplies Removing the ribbon cartridgeRecycling Lexmark products Cleaning the outside of the printerRestoring the US factory default settings Restoring the factory default settingsRestoring the EU factory default settings Adm in is trativ e supp o rtUsing 802.1x authentication Supporting IPSecSupporting SNMPv3 Click 802.1x Authentication Troublesh oo tin g Testing the printerChecking an unresponsive printer Running a printer testUsing Hex Trace mode Checking the printer statusPrinter status Status Action required Release LineFeed when printing startsAdjusting character bidirectional alignment Page Printer alarm sounds Solving printing problemsPrinter is noisy Printer sounds like it is printing, but does not printLeft margin moves to the right during printing Printer power switch is on, but the power light is offIncorrect line length lines do not start at the left margin Printer speed slowsPrinting continues beyond the edges of the continuous forms Solving paper feed problemsSelected font or pitch is not printing or is changing Paper is jammed in the printerPaper is jammed in the Auto Sheet Feeder Paper jam in the Tractor 2 FeederPrinter does not feed paper Printer does not feed from the optional Tractor 2 Feeder Printer does not feed from the Auto Sheet FeederAuto Sheet Feeder feeds paper at an incorrect rate Auto Sheet Feeder feeds multiple sheets Paper fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder is skewedSolving print quality problems Print is too lightDots are missing or print quality is poor Forms are smudged or print is too dark Characters are wrong or missingIncorrect number of lines on a Graphics do not printIncorrect line spacing or overprinting occurs Contacting Customer SupportProduct name Machine typeModel number United States Government Rights Meter average sound pressure, dBA Industry Canada compliance statementProduct power consumption ModeDescription Off mode Power SaverLimited warranty Total energy usageExtent of limited warranty Limited warranty serviceAdditional rights Limitation of liabilityNumerics IndexConverting 46 paper paths Unlocking control panel Windows printing from Index