Printing

Printing A5/Statement or JIS-B5/Executive sizes

When Auto Size Sensing is set to On, the printer cannot distinguish between Statement and A5 or Executive and JIS-B5. Follow these directions to change the Size Sensing setting.

Note: This is not necessary when printing from the multipurpose feeder.

1Make sure the printer is off.

2Press and hold the and buttons while you turn the printer on.

3Release both buttons when Performing Self Test appears on the display.

The printer performs its power-on sequence, and then Config Menu appears on the first line of the display.

4Press until Size Sensing appears, and then press .

Tray 1 Sensing appears on the second line of the display.

5Press and release or to select the input option that has A5/Statement or JIS-B5/Executive loaded, and then press .

The first line of the display shows the selected input option, and the second line shows the current setting.

6Press or to change the setting to Sense A5/Sense Statement or Sense JIS-B5/Sense Executive, and then press .

Submitting Selection appears briefly on the display, and then is replaced by Config Menu on the first line and Size Sensing on the second line.

7Press and release or until Exit Config Menu appears, and then press .

Activating Menu Changes appears briefly, followed by Performing Self Test. The printer returns to Ready.

Printing A5/Statement or JIS-B5/Executive sizes

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IBM 1585 (MT 4539) manual Printing A5/Statement or JIS-B5/Executive sizes

1585 (MT 4539) specifications

The IBM 1585, also known as the MT 4539, is a significant model in the line of IBM's automatic data processing systems. Introduced in the early 1980s, the IBM 1585 was primarily designed for data management tasks, catering to businesses that required efficient solutions for their growing data needs.

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In summary, the IBM 1585 (MT 4539) was a pioneering computing platform, featuring advanced data processing capabilities, multitasking architecture, user-friendly graphical interface, and strong compatibility with various applications. Its introduction marked a significant step in the evolution of business computing, reflecting IBM’s commitment to meeting the demands of a rapidly changing technological landscape.