Lexmark 2500 Series manual Emulation options, Interface options, IBM mode, Epson mode, OKI mode

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Understanding Setup mode and menu options

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Emulation options

Note: Enter Setup mode to configure the printer according to your needs. For more information, see “Using Setup mode” on page 37. 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

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

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Contents Quick Reference JanuaryContents Understanding Setup mode and menu options Maintaining the printerLearning about the printer Printer overviewPrinter front view Part namePrinter back view Understanding the printer features and functionsFeature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Feature/function All models Print stylesUPC ‑A Button Function Using the control panelUnderstanding the control panel buttons Understanding the control panel lights Light Light status What it means Using the Load/Unload functionLocking and unlocking the control panel Selecting a Tractor mode Setting the forms thickness lever Loading paperPaper paths Paper paths for the push tractorPaper paths for the pull tractor Using the Tear Off functionSetting the Tear Off position Loading continuous forms using the push tractor Loading continuous paperPage Page Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractor Page Page Bottom loading continuous forms using the pull tractor Page Page Page Page Loading cut forms Loading a cut form or envelope manuallyLeft paper guide Cut form or envelope Right paper guide 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 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 Changing menu settings an example Control Options Current PressMain Menu options Main menu optionsForms Macro Options Data OptionsForms Macro options Buffer Data optionsPaper Handling Options Control options Paper Out Alarm Uni‑Dir PrintingAuto Ready Cut Sheet Demo PrintIBM mode Epson modeOKI mode Emulation optionsInterface Selection Honor InitCleaning the printer Maintaining the printerOrdering supplies Removing the ribbon cartridgeCleaning the outside of the printer Recycling Lexmark products
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