Lexmark X2500 manual Control options, Uni-Dir Printing

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

Uni-Dir Printing

On—The printer prints unidirectionally by line (in NLQ mode).

Off—The printer prints one line and a return line of print bidirectionally. Proportional Spacing is an exception; when this pitch is selected, the printer still prints unidirectionally.

Note: Off is the factory default setting.

Auto Ready Cut Sheet

Customizes how the printer goes to the Ready state after a cut sheet is loaded.

On—The printer automatically goes to the Ready state after a cut sheet is loaded.

Off—The printer remains offline after a cut sheet is loaded. Press Start/Stop to return the printer to the Ready state.

Note: On is the factory default setting.

Paper Out Alarm

Enabled—An alarm sounds when the printer runs out of paper.

Disabled—No alarm sounds when the printer runs out of paper.

Note: Enabled is the factory default setting.

Demo Print

Enabled—Prints a Demo page

Disabled—Does not print a Demo page

Note: Enabled is the factory default setting.

Menu Language

Select the language you want the menus to print in. Available languages are: English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese.

Note: English is the factory default setting.

TOF Read

Enabled—Verifies the Top-Of-Form before printing begins on continuous forms

Disabled—Does not verify the Top-Of-Form before printing on continuous forms

Note: Enabled is the factory default setting.

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 Printer front view Learn in g abou t the p r interPrinter overview Part nameApplying control panel overlays Printer back viewUnderstanding the printer features and functions Printer features by modelFeature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Feature/function All models Feature/function UPC-A UPC-EPrinting 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 2580/2581 users Using Epson emulation modeUsing Okidata Microline emulation mode For Forms Printer 2590/2591 usersLayer 1 control panel buttons Using th e control pa n elUnderstanding the control panel buttons Button FunctionLayer 2 control panel buttons LineFeedUnderstanding the control panel lights Layer 1 control panel lightsLayer 2 control panel lights Advancing paper Setting the printer online or offlineUsing the Load/Unload function Locking and unlocking the control panelSelecting a Tractor mode Selecting and locking a fontDisabling 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 2590/2591Paper paths for the push tractor Using the Tear Off functionPaper paths Paper paths for the pull tractorSetting the Tear Off position Loading continuous forms using the push tractorLoading 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 Width Pap er and specialty me dia guidePaper types and sizes supported by the printer LengthPull tractor position Cha ngin g trac to r posi tionsPush 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 modeTo Select Press Changing menu settings an examplePrinter Setup mode-Main menu Control OptionsSetup Mode Main menu Main menu optionsMenu Language Default Macro Forms Macro optionsData options Paper Handling OptionsBuffer Control options Uni-Dir PrintingEmulation options QuietInterface options Interface SelectionOrdering supplies Cleaning the printerMain taining the prin t er Removing the ribbon cartridgeCleaning the outside of the printer Recycling Lexmark productsRestoring the EU factory default settings Restoring the factory default settingsRestoring the US factory default settings Adm in is trativ e supp o rtUsing 802.1x authentication Supporting IPSecSupporting SNMPv3 Click 802.1x Authentication Checking an unresponsive printer Testing the printerTroublesh oo tin g Running a printer testUsing Hex Trace mode Checking the printer statusPrinter status Release LineFeed when printing starts Status Action requiredAdjusting character bidirectional alignment Page Printer is noisy Solving printing problemsPrinter alarm sounds Printer sounds like it is printing, but does not printIncorrect line length lines do not start at the left margin Printer power switch is on, but the power light is offLeft margin moves to the right during printing Printer speed slowsSelected font or pitch is not printing or is changing Solving paper feed problemsPrinting continues beyond the edges of the continuous forms 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 Paper fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder is skewed Auto Sheet Feeder feeds multiple sheetsSolving print quality problems Print is too lightDots are missing or print quality is poor Incorrect number of lines on a Characters are wrong or missingForms are smudged or print is too dark Graphics do not printContacting Customer Support Incorrect line spacing or overprinting occursProduct name Machine typeModel number United States Government Rights Industry Canada compliance statement Meter average sound pressure, dBAProduct power consumption ModeDescription Limited warranty Power SaverOff mode Total energy usageLimited warranty service Extent of limited warrantyLimitation of liability Additional rightsIndex NumericsConverting 46 paper paths Unlocking control panel Windows printing from Index