Lexmark X2500 manual Forms Macro options, Default Macro

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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.

Control Options

Control Options define how the printer performs many basic tasks.

Emulation Options

Emulation Options determine how the printer interacts with the program.

Interface Options

Interface Options define how information is transferred from the computer 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 settings, press LineFeed from the Main menu.

The following list items outline and explain the Forms Macro functions and settings you can use with the printer:

Default Macro

Default Macro lets you select the macro default you want when the printer is powered on. Select Disabled if you do not want to use a macro as the default.

Note: Enabled is the factory default setting.

Character options

Use the following options to select character option changes, as detailed:

•Default Font—Select the font you want from the available fonts listed.

•Font Lock—Select Yes to set Font Lock as the default even after the printer has been turned off and back on.

•Default Pitch—Select the pitch you want as the default from the available pitches listed.

Note: Not all pitches are available in all fonts.

•Pitch Lock—Select Yes to set Pitch Lock as the default even after the printer has been turned off and back on.

•Code Page—Select one of the following code pages for different language sets: 437, 850, 858, 860, 861, 863, 865, 437G, 813, 851, 853T, 857, 869, 920, 1004, or 1053.

Understanding Setup mode and menu options

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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