Lexmark X2500 manual Data options, Paper Handling Options

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Notes:

–Eastern European, Baltic, and Middle Eastern language code page configurations can be selected by holding down specific key 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 is the factory default setting.

•Character Set—Select Character Set 1 or Character Set 2.

Note: Character Set 1 is the factory default setting for the US, and Character Set 2 is the factory default setting for the European Union.

Paper Handling Options

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

•Auto Tear Off

–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 Off bar position.

Note: On is the factory default setting.

•Auto Cut Sheet Load

–On—Cut sheet paper automatically loads to the current Top-Of-Form position.

–Off—You must press FormFeed to load paper.

Note: On is the factory default setting.

•Auto Sheet Feeder

On—Automatically loads paper if the optional Auto Sheet Feeder is installed.

Note: Off is the factory default setting.

•Form Length

This option lets you set the form length (in lines per page) from one line to a maximum of 22 inches.

•Left Margin

This option lets you set the left margin to any inch increment from 0” to 3”.

•Right Margin

This option lets you set the right margin to any inch increment from 4” to 8”. If you have a wide carriage model, the maximum right margin is 13.6”.

•Lines Per Inch

Lets you specify the number of text lines in an inch from 3 to 6.

Note: 6 is the factory default setting.

•Eject by FF

–On—Lets you eject loaded cut sheet paper by pressing FormFeed.

Note: On is the factory default setting.

Data 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 Data options and settings you can use with the printer:

Understanding Setup mode and menu options

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Contents Users Guide JulyPage Contents Paper and specialty media guide Troubleshooting Index Safety info rma tion Learn in g abou t the p r inter Printer overviewPrinter front view Part nameApplying control panel overlays Printer back viewPrinter features by model Understanding the printer features and functionsFeature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Feature/function All models Feature/function UPC-A UPC-EPrinting 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 Using Epson emulation mode Using Okidata Microline emulation modeFor Forms Printer 2580/2581 users For Forms Printer 2590/2591 usersUsing th e control pa n el Understanding the control panel buttonsLayer 1 control panel buttons Button FunctionLayer 2 control panel buttons LineFeedLayer 1 control panel lights Understanding the control panel lightsLayer 2 control panel lights Setting the printer online or offline Using the Load/Unload functionAdvancing paper Locking and unlocking the control panelSelecting and locking a font Selecting a Tractor modeDisabling Font Lock Selecting and locking a pitch Disabling Pitch LockSetting the forms thickness lever Load ing pa perForms thickness for 2580/2581 Forms thickness for 2590/2591Using the Tear Off function Paper pathsPaper paths for the push tractor Paper paths for the pull tractorLoading continuous forms using the push tractor Setting the Tear Off positionLoading continuous paper Page Page Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractor Close the front coverPage Page Bottom loading continuous forms using the pull tractor Page Page Page Loading paper Loading cut forms Loading a cut form or envelope manuallyPage Aligning the left margin Setting Top-of-Form Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in push modeSetting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in pull mode Setting Top-Of-Form for a cut form or an envelopeSetting Top-Of-Form in a macro Pap er and specialty me dia guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printerWidth LengthCha ngin g trac to r posi tions Push tractor positionPull tractor position Converting the push tractor to pull tractor positionTractor unit Converting the pull tractor to push tractor position Page Understanding Setup mode and menu options Using Setup modeChanging menu settings an example Printer Setup mode-Main menuTo Select Press Control OptionsMain menu options Setup Mode Main menuMenu Language Default Macro Forms Macro optionsData options Paper Handling OptionsBuffer Control options Uni-Dir PrintingEmulation options QuietInterface options Interface SelectionCleaning the printer Main taining the prin t erOrdering supplies Removing the ribbon cartridgeCleaning the outside of the printer Recycling Lexmark productsRestoring the factory default settings Restoring the US factory default settingsRestoring the EU factory default settings Adm in is trativ e supp o rtSupporting IPSec Using 802.1x authenticationSupporting SNMPv3 Click 802.1x Authentication Testing the printer Troublesh oo tin gChecking an unresponsive printer Running a printer testChecking the printer status Using Hex Trace modePrinter status Release LineFeed when printing starts Status Action requiredAdjusting character bidirectional alignment Page Solving printing problems Printer alarm soundsPrinter is noisy Printer sounds like it is printing, but does not printPrinter power switch is on, but the power light is off Left margin moves to the right during printingIncorrect line length lines do not start at the left margin Printer speed slowsSolving paper feed problems Printing continues beyond the edges of the continuous formsSelected font or pitch is not printing or is changing Paper is jammed in the printerPaper 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 Paper fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder is skewed Auto Sheet Feeder feeds multiple sheetsPrint is too light Solving print quality problemsDots are missing or print quality is poor Characters are wrong or missing Forms are smudged or print is too darkIncorrect number of lines on a Graphics do not printContacting Customer Support Incorrect line spacing or overprinting occursMachine type Product nameModel number United States Government Rights Industry Canada compliance statement Meter average sound pressure, dBAMode Product power consumptionDescription Power Saver Off modeLimited warranty Total energy usageLimited warranty service Extent of limited warrantyLimitation of liability Additional rightsIndex NumericsConverting 46 paper paths Unlocking control panel Windows printing from Index