Lexmark 2480 Using the Load/Unload feature, Locking/unlocking the operator panel, Operator panel

Operator panel

Using the Load/Unload feature

Load/Unload works only when the tractor unit is in the push position. For information, see “Changing tractor positions” on page 33.

Use the Load/Unload feature to unload continuous forms from the printer while you print on either a cut form or envelope. You can also use the feature to load continuous forms into the printer when the paper path is clear. For information, see “Loading continuous forms” on pag e46.

Locking/unlocking the operator panel

To restrict the use of printer functions to just the Start/Stop, FormFeed, Tear Off, and Load/Unload buttons, you can lock the operator panel. When the panel is locked, the padlock light comes On.

1Turn the printer Off.

2Press and hold Load/Unload and Tractor while turning the printer On.

To unlock the operator panel, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Selecting Tractor mode

If you installed the optional Tractor 2 Feeder, you can press Tractor to switch between the normal tractor feeder and the Tractor 2 Feeder. The Tractor 2 light comes On when the Tractor 2 Feeder is selected.

Note: Before you switch tractor feeders, tear off excess paper.

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