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Lexmark 2500 manual Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode, For Forms Printer 2590/2591 users

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Learning about the printer

For Forms Printer 2590/2591 users:

1Epson LQ850

2LQ 1050

Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode

If the printer has the Okidata MICROLINE emulation option installed, select a printer from your application in the following preferred order.

1Oki 320/321 Turbo

2Oki 320/321

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Lexmark 2500 manual Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode, For Forms Printer 2590/2591 users

Contents

Users Guide JanuaryForms Printer 2500 Series 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 Learning about theprinter Printer overviewPrinter front view Printer back view Applying control panel overlaysUnderstanding the printer features and functions Feature/function Learning about the printerAll models 2Turn the printer on Printing a demonstration pageLearning about the printer 1Set the forms thickness lever to positionPrinting a network setup page Using IBM emulation mode Printing from Windows or DOSWindows 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 offlineUsing the Load/Unload function Locking and unlocking the control panelSelecting a Tractor mode Disabling Font Lock Selecting and locking a fontDisabling Pitch Lock Selecting and locking a pitchLoadingpaper Setting the forms thickness leverPaper paths Paper paths for the push tractorNotes Using the Tear Off function Setting the Tear Off positionPaper paths for the pull tractor Loading continuous forms using the push tractor Loading continuous paper6Press Start/Stop Loading paper 4Pull the front cover up5Move the paper select lever down to the position 8Close the left and right tractor doors Loading paperLoading paper Loading paper 7Open the left and right tractor doors8Open the front cover 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 cover9Place the paper holes over the tractor pins Loading paper7Open the left and right tractor doors 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 FormsChanging tractor positions Push tractor positionPull 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 OptionsData options Paper Handling OptionsBuffer 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 Notes Adjusting character bidirectional alignmentSolving 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, IncUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS TrademarksConventions Industry Canada compliance statement European Community EC directives conformityNoise emission levels 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