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Lexmark 2500 Printing a demonstration page, Learning about the printer, 2Turn the printer on

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	Feature/function	All models
	Bar code function	These bar codes are resident in the printer:
		•	3 of 9
		•	Codabar (NW‑7)
		•	Code 39
		•	Code 128
		• Interleaved 2 of 5
		•	UPC‑A
		•	UPC‑E
		•	EAN 8
		•	EAN 13
		•	PostNet
		Note: For more information on the Bar code function, see the Technical Reference
		available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.

	Software compatibility	•	Compatible with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation
		• Compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation (with the M320 turbo), which is standard
			on the 9‑wire printer and 2580/2581 printer models.
	Interface connection	Allows the printer to work with all computers with compatible interface connections
	Warning—Potential	Both parallel and USB interfaces are standard. The internal serial interface (RS‑232) is optional
	Damage: Do not touch the	for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models.
	Network connector except	The Network option is standard on the 2580n/2581n and 2590n/2591n models.
	when the printer is turned
	off.

Printing a demonstration page

The following steps explain how to load a single sheet of paper so you can print a demonstration page.

1Set the forms thickness lever to position 1.

2Turn the printer on.

The Power light comes on solid, the Paper Out light is blinking, and the current default font light is on solid.

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Lexmark 2500 manual Printing a demonstration page, Learning about the printer, 1Set the forms thickness lever to position

Contents

Forms Printer 2500 Series Users GuideJanuary Learning about the printer ContentsSafety information Using the control panelChanging tractor positions Understanding Setup mode and menu optionsAdministrative support Paper and specialty media guideTroubleshooting Power consumption NoticesIndex ContentsSafety information Printer front view Learning about theprinterPrinter overview Printer back view Applying control panel overlaysUnderstanding the printer features and functions All models Feature/functionLearning about the printer 2Turn the printer on Printing a demonstration pageLearning about the printer 1Set the forms thickness lever to positionPrinting a network setup page 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 modeUnderstanding the control panel buttons Using thecontrolpanelUsing the control panel Understanding the control panel lightsAdvancing paper Setting the printer online or offlineSelecting a Tractor mode Using the Load/Unload functionLocking and unlocking the control panel Disabling Font Lock Selecting and locking a fontDisabling Pitch Lock Selecting and locking a pitchLoadingpaper Setting the forms thickness leverNotes Paper pathsPaper paths for the push tractor Paper paths for the pull tractor Using the Tear Off functionSetting the Tear Off position 6Press Start/Stop Loading continuous forms using the push tractorLoading continuous paper 5Move the paper select lever down to the position Loading paper4Pull the front cover up 8Close the left and right tractor doors Loading paperLoading paper 8Open the front cover Loading paper7Open the left and right tractor doors 10Close the front cover 11Place the paper holes over the tractor pins13Replace the ribbon access cover Loading paperNotes Notes3Set the forms thickness lever to Loading paper1Turn the printer on 2Make sure the paper path is clearLoading paper 5Remove the ribbon access cover7Open the left and right tractor doors 9Place the paper holes over the tractor pinsLoading paper 10Close the left and right tractor doors 11Replace the ribbon access cover15Open the control panel cover to access layer Loading paperLoading a cut form or envelope manually Loading cut formsNotes Loading paperNotes Aligning the left margin4Press FormFeed Setting Top-of-FormSetting Top‑Of‑Form for a cut form or an envelope Setting Top‑Of‑Form in a macro Continuous Forms Paper andspecialtymedia guidePaper types and sizes supported by the printer Cut FormsPull tractor position Changing tractor positionsPush tractor position Changing tractor positions Changing tractor positions 7Release the latching levers Changing tractor positions5Make sure the paper select lever is set to the positionUsing Setup mode UnderstandingSetupmode and menu optionsChanging menu settings an example Data Options Setup Mode - Main menuMain menu options Forms Macro OptionsEmulation Options Default MacroForms Macro options Control OptionsBuffer Data optionsPaper Handling Options Zero Slash Control optionsAuto LF Auto CRDemo Print Paper Out AlarmUni‑Dir Printing Auto Ready Cut SheetEpson mode Emulation optionsInterface options IBM modeHonor Init Interface SelectionMaintaining theprinter Cleaning the printerPreparing the printer for cleaning Cleaning the inside of the printerRecycling Lexmark products Cleaning the outside of the printerRestoring the EU factory default settings AdministrativesupportRestoring the factory default settings Restoring the US factory default settings2Click Configuration Supporting IPSecSupporting SNMPv3 2Click Configuration4Click 802.1x Authentication Using 802.1x authentication2Click Configuration 2Click ConfigurationRunning a printer test page TroubleshootingTesting the printer Checking an unresponsive printerChecking the printer status Using Hex Trace modeTroubleshooting Adjusting character bidirectional alignment Solving printing problems 6Press Start/Stop Printer alarm soundsPrinter is noisy 1Press Start/StopPrinter speed slows Left margin moves to the right during printingPaper is jammed in the printer Solving paper feed problemsTo clear a cut form paper jam Paper is jammed in the Auto Sheet FeederPaper jam in the Tractor 2 Feeder Printer does not feed paperPrinter does not feed from the Auto Sheet Feeder The Auto Sheet Feeder feeds multiple sheets Paper fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder is skewedCHECK THE RIBBON DENSITY CONTROL KNOB Solving print quality problemsPrint is too light Dots are missing or print quality is poorGraphics do not print Characters are wrong or missingForms are smudged or print is too dark Incorrect number of lines on a pageIncorrect line spacing or overprinting occurs Contacting Customer SupportAll rights reserved NoticesEdition notice 2014 Lexmark International, IncConventions UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTSTrademarks Noise emission levels Industry Canada compliance statementEuropean Community EC directives conformity Product power consumption ENERGY STAR Power consumptionOff mode Statement of Limited WarrantyPower Saver Limited warrantyExtent of limited warranty Limited warranty serviceAdditional rights Limitation of liabilityNumerics Index