Lexmark 2500 manual Understanding Setup mode and menu options, Using Setup mode, To Select Press

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Understanding Setup mode and menu options

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UnderstandingSetupmode and menu options

The printer is preset at the factory for font, pitch, form length, and other settings. These are called factory default settings. This chapter describes how to change the factory default settings, how to set up macros, and how to set form length.

Using Setup mode

Note: Make sure continuous forms are loaded in the printer when using Setup mode.

1Open the control panel to access layer 2.

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2

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Power

Set TOF	LineFeed	Macro
Micro	Micro	Setup
Pitch	10	20
Pitch
	12	24
	15
Lock	17

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Power

Set TOF	LineFeed	Macro
Micro	Micro	Setup
Pitch	10	20
Pitch
	12	24
	15	P5
Lock	17

2Press Setup to put the printer in Setup mode and print the Main menu.

3Press LineFeed to print a list of available options you can change.

To Select	Press

Exit and Save Setup	Set TOF

Print All	LineFeed

Forms Macro Options Macro

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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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