Lexmark X2500 manual Unlocking control panel Windows printing from Index

Page 85

optional Tractor 2 Feeder positions paper incorrectly 71

paper fed from Auto Sheet Feeder is skewed 72

paper fed in Auto Sheet Feeder jams at printer entrance 70 paper jammed in Auto Sheet Feeder 70

printer does not feed from Auto Sheet Feeder 71

printer does not feed paper 70 troubleshooting, print

buttons do not work 68 incorrect characters print, left margin changes, or printing stops 69

left margin moves right during printing 68

Print test works, but printer does not print when attached to the computer 67

printer alarm sounds 67 printer is noisy 67

printer power switch is on, but the power light is off 68

printer sounds like it is printing, but does not print 67 printer speed slows 68 printing continues beyond edges of continuous forms 69

troubleshooting, print quality characters are wrong or missing 74

dots are missing or print quality is poor 73

graphics do not print 74 incorrect line length 68 incorrect line spacing or overprinting occurs 75 incorrect number of lines on a page 74

lines do not start at left margin 68

print is too light 73

printer goes to Tear Off position before job finishes 67 smudged forms or print too dark 74

specified font or pitch is not printing or is changing 69

U

unlocking control panel 20

W

Windows printing from 14

Index

85

Image 85

Contents July Users GuidePage Contents Paper and specialty media guide Troubleshooting Index Safety info rma tion Printer overview Learn in g abou t the p r interPrinter front view Part namePrinter 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 Using Okidata Microline emulation mode Using Epson emulation modeFor Forms Printer 2580/2581 users For Forms Printer 2590/2591 usersUnderstanding the control panel buttons Using th e control pa n elLayer 1 control panel buttons Button FunctionLineFeed Layer 2 control panel buttonsLayer 1 control panel lights Understanding the control panel lightsLayer 2 control panel lights Using the Load/Unload function Setting the printer online or offlineAdvancing paper Locking and unlocking the control panelSelecting 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 Using the Tear Off functionPaper 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 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 Paper types and sizes supported by the printer Pap er and specialty me dia guideWidth LengthPush tractor position Cha ngin g trac to r posi tionsPull tractor position Converting the push tractor to pull tractor positionTractor unit Converting the pull tractor to push tractor position Page Using Setup mode Understanding Setup mode and menu optionsPrinter Setup mode-Main menu Changing menu settings an exampleTo Select Press Control OptionsMain 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 optionsMain taining the prin t er Cleaning the printerOrdering supplies Removing the ribbon cartridgeRecycling Lexmark products Cleaning the outside of the printerRestoring the US factory default settings Restoring the 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 Troublesh oo tin g Testing the printerChecking an unresponsive printer Running a printer testChecking the printer status Using Hex Trace modePrinter status Status Action required Release LineFeed when printing startsAdjusting character bidirectional alignment Page Printer alarm sounds Solving printing problemsPrinter is noisy Printer sounds like it is printing, but does not printLeft margin moves to the right during printing Printer power switch is on, but the power light is offIncorrect line length lines do not start at the left margin Printer speed slowsPrinting continues beyond the edges of the continuous forms Solving paper feed problemsSelected 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 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 Forms are smudged or print is too dark Characters are wrong or missingIncorrect number of lines on a Graphics do not printIncorrect 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 Off mode Power SaverLimited warranty Total energy usageExtent of limited warranty Limited warranty serviceAdditional rights Limitation of liabilityNumerics IndexConverting 46 paper paths Unlocking control panel Windows printing from Index