Lexmark X2500 manual Emulation options, Quiet

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Quiet

•Enabled—The printer prints at a quieter noise level.

•Disabled—The printer prints at the normal noise level.

Note: Disabled is the factory default setting.

Note: Printing speed slows in Quiet mode.

Emulation options

Note: Enter Setup mode to configure the printer according to your needs. For more information, see “Using Setup mode” on page 48. To print a list of all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main menu.

Make Emulation option selections from IBM (the factory default setting), Epson, or OKI mode. For more information regarding data stream changes, see the Technical Reference available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications.

IBM mode

Proprinter III, available only on 2580/2581 printers, enables compatibility with the Proprinter III.

•On—The printer emulates a Proprinter III.

•Off—The printer operates with added capabilities.

AGM, available only on 2590/2591 models, lets you use the high-resolution 24-wire graphics commands. These commands are similar to those used with the Epson LQ570/LQ 1070.

•On—Graphics commands are available.

•Off—Graphics commands are not available.

Note: Off is the factory default setting.

Epson mode

•Table Select lets you select Italic Character Table or Epson Extended Graphic Character Table.

Note: Graphics is the factory default setting.

•Int'l Char Set lets you select the character set associated with the language you want to print in.

Supported international character sets for Epson mode are: USA, France, Germany, U.K., Denmark, Sweden, Italy, and Spain I.

The following character sets are also supported, but only through host commands used by Epson FX850/FX 1050: Japan, Norway, Denmark II, Korea (2580/2581 models only), Spain II, Latin America, and Legal.

Note: USA is the factory default setting.

OKI mode

OKI mode lets you select from the following functions:

•7 or 8 Bit Graphics

•Paper Out Override

•Reset Inhibit

•Print Suppress Effective

•Print DEL Code

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 overlaysPrinter features by model Understanding the printer features and functionsFeature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Feature/function All models UPC-A UPC-E Feature/functionPrinting 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 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 buttonsLayer 1 control panel lights Understanding the 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 and locking a font Selecting a Tractor modeDisabling 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 tractorLoading continuous forms using the push tractor Setting the Tear Off positionLoading 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 PressMain menu options Setup Mode Main menuMenu 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 settingsSupporting IPSec Using 802.1x authenticationSupporting SNMPv3 Click 802.1x Authentication Running a printer test Testing the printerTroublesh oo tin g Checking an unresponsive printerChecking the printer status Using Hex Trace modePrinter 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 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 Auto Sheet Feeder feeds multiple sheets Paper fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder is skewedPrint is too light Solving print quality problemsDots 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 SupportMachine type Product nameModel number United States Government Rights Meter average sound pressure, dBA Industry Canada compliance statementMode Product power consumptionDescription 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