Lexmark 2480 Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous form paper in push mode, Press Load/Unload

Setting Top-Of-Form

Top-Of-Form sets the first line of print. Use the operator panel to save your Top-of-Form settings for continuous forms, a cut form, and for each macro enabled.

Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous form paper in push mode

Top-Of-Form can range from minus 1 inch to plus 14 inches from the top of continuous form paper.

Note: Use this method to also set Top-Of-Form for continuous forms loaded in the optional Tractor 2 Feeder.

To set and save Top-Of-Form:

1Clear the paper path.

The Paper Out light blinks if no paper is loaded. If the Paper Out light is Off, tear off excess forms and press Load/Unload.

If an individual form is loaded, press FormFeed to clear paper path.

2Make sure the paper select lever is in the continuous forms position.

3Load continuous form paper on the push tractor feed pins (or Tractor 2 feed pins if you are using the optional Tractor 2 Feeder).

For help loading paper, see “Loading continuous forms using the push tractor” on page 48.

4Remove the ribbon access cover.

5Press Load/Unload.

The paper moves to the currentTop-Of-Form. The Paper Out light goes Off.

Loading paper

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