Lexmark 2500 manual

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Loading paper

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If necessary, move the left or right tractor to adjust the tractors to the paper width.

Note: If you have trouble moving the right tractor to the paper width, roll the rubber tractor stop out of the seated position. Move the tractor to the paper width, load the paper, and then lock the right tractor.

10Close the left and right tractor doors.

11Replace the ribbon access cover.

12Move the tractor to align the left margin on the paper with the [A symbol printed on the rear plate.

Note: The distance from the [A symbol to the left edge of the paper determines the width of the left margin.

13Push the left tractor locking lever down to lock the tractor in place.

14Remove slack from the paper, and then lock the right locking lever.

15Open the control panel cover to access layer 2.

16Press Micro , Micro , or LineFeed to move the paper to the Top‑Of‑Form you want to use.

17Press Set TOF to set the Top‑Of‑Form.

Note: Top‑Of‑Form is not saved if the printer is turned off or runs out of paper when using the pull tractor.

18Make sure the printer is online, and the Ready light is on solid. Note: If not, press Start/Stop until the Ready light is on solid.

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Contents January Users GuideContents Changing tractor positions Understanding Setup mode and menu optionsAdministrative support Paper and specialty media guideSolving paper feed problems TroubleshootingIndex Safety information Part name Learning about the printerPrinter overview Printer front viewPrinter back view Applying control panel overlaysFeature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Understanding the printer features and functionsFeature/function All models EAN Printing a demonstrationPrinting a network setup Windows Using IBM emulation modePrinting from Windows or DOS For Forms Printer 2580/2581 users Using Epson emulation modeFor Lexmark Forms Printer 2580/2581 users For Lexmark Forms Printer 2590/2591 usersFor Forms Printer 2590/2591 users Using Okidata Microline emulation modeButton Function Using the control panelUnderstanding the control panel buttons Understanding the control panel lights Light Light status What it means Setting the printer online or offlineAdvancing paper Locking and unlocking the control panel Using the Load/Unload functionSelecting a Tractor mode Disabling Font Lock Selecting and locking a fontDisabling Pitch Lock Selecting and locking a pitchLoading paper Setting the forms thickness leverPaper paths for the push tractor Paper pathsPaper paths for the pull tractor Using the Tear Off functionSetting the Tear Off position Loading continuous paper Loading continuous forms using the push tractorPage Page Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractor Page Page Bottom loading continuous forms using the pull tractor Page Page Page Page Loading a cut form or envelope manually Loading cut formsLeft paper guide Cut form or envelope Right paper guide 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 Single Multiple part Envelopes Paper and specialty media guidePaper types and sizes supported by the printer Pull tractor position Changing tractor positionsPush tractor position Converting the push tractor to pull tractor position Converting the pull tractor to push tractor position Page To Select Press Understanding Setup mode and menu optionsUsing Setup mode Control Options Current Press Changing menu settings an exampleData Options Setup Mode Main menuMain menu options Forms Macro OptionsForms Macro options Buffer Data optionsPaper Handling Options Control options Demo Print Paper Out AlarmUni‑Dir Printing Auto Ready Cut SheetEmulation options IBM modeEpson mode OKI modeHonor Init Interface SelectionRemoving the ribbon cartridge Cleaning the printerMaintaining the printer Ordering suppliesRecycling Lexmark products Cleaning the outside of the printerRestoring the EU factory default settings Administrative supportRestoring the factory default settings Restoring the US factory default settingsSupporting SNMPv3 Supporting IPSecClick Certificate Management Using 802.1x authenticationRunning a printer test TroubleshootingTesting the printer Checking an unresponsive printerControl panel lights Status Action required Using Hex Trace modeChecking the printer status Make sure the Tractor 2 option is installed correctly. For Adjusting character bidirectional alignment Solving printing problems Printer sounds like it is printing, but does not print Printer alarm soundsPrinter is noisy Printer 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 changingPrinter does not feed paper Paper is jammed in the Auto Sheet FeederPaper jam in the Tractor 2 Feeder Auto Sheet Feeder feeds paper at an incorrect rate Printer does not feed from the optional Tractor 2 FeederPrinter does not feed from the Auto Sheet Feeder Auto Sheet Feeder feeds multiple sheets Paper fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder is skewedDots are missing or print quality is poor Solving print quality problemsPrint is too light 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 type Model number Edition noticeTrademarks United States Government RightsNoise emission levels Industry Canada compliance statementAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada European Community EC directives conformityMode Description Power consumption Watts Power consumptionPower Saver Statement of Limited WarrantyLimited warranty service Limitation of liability Numerics Index

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