Lexmark X2500 manual Contents

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Contents

 

Safety information

7

Learning about the printer

8

Printer overview

8

Applying control panel overlays

9

Understanding the printer features and functions

10

Printing a demonstration page

13

Printing a network setup page

14

Printing from Windows or DOS

14

Using IBM emulation mode

15

Using Epson emulation mode

16

Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode

16

Using the control panel

17

Understanding the control panel buttons

17

Understanding the control panel lights

19

Setting the printer online or offline

20

Advancing paper

20

Using the Load/Unload function

20

Locking and unlocking the control panel

20

Selecting a Tractor mode

21

Selecting and locking a font

21

Disabling Font Lock

21

Selecting and locking a pitch

22

Disabling Pitch Lock

22

Loading paper

23

Setting the forms thickness lever

23

Paper paths

25

Using the Tear Off function

25

Loading continuous paper

26

Loading continuous forms using the push tractor

26

Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractor

29

Bottom loading continuous forms using the pull tractor

32

Loading cut forms

37

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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 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 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 buttonsUnderstanding the control panel lights Layer 1 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 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 for the pull tractor Using the Tear Off functionPaper paths Paper paths for the push 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 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 PressSetup 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 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 settingsUsing 802.1x authentication Supporting IPSecSupporting SNMPv3 Click 802.1x Authentication Running a printer test Testing the printerTroublesh oo tin g Checking an unresponsive printerUsing Hex Trace mode Checking the printer statusPrinter 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 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 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 SupportProduct name Machine typeModel number United States Government Rights Meter average sound pressure, dBA Industry Canada compliance statementProduct power consumption ModeDescription 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