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Lexmark 2500 manual Loading paper, 1Turn the printer on, 2Make sure the paper path is clear

Models: 2500

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Loading paper

Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, see the documentation that came with the option for paper loading instructions.

1Turn the printer on.

2Make sure the paper path is clear.

Note: If a cut form or envelope is loaded in the printer, press FormFeed to remove it.

3Set the forms thickness lever to 7.

4Move the paper select lever down to the position.

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Lexmark 2500 Loading paper, 1Turn the printer on, 2Make sure the paper path is clear, 3Set the forms thickness lever to

Contents

Forms Printer 2500 Series Users GuideJanuary Contents Safety informationUsing the control panel Learning about the printerUnderstanding Setup mode and menu options Administrative supportPaper and specialty media guide Changing tractor positionsTroubleshooting Notices IndexContents Power consumptionSafety information Printer front view Learning about theprinterPrinter overview Applying control panel overlays Printer back viewUnderstanding the printer features and functions All models Feature/functionLearning about the printer Printing a demonstration page Learning about the printer1Set the forms thickness lever to position 2Turn the printer onPrinting a network setup page Windows Using IBM emulation modePrinting from Windows or DOS Using Epson emulation mode For Lexmark Forms Printer 2580/2581 usersFor Lexmark Forms Printer 2590/2591 users For Forms Printer 2580/2581 usersUsing Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode For Forms Printer 2590/2591 usersUsing thecontrolpanel Understanding the control panel buttonsUnderstanding the control panel lights Using the control panelSetting the printer online or offline Advancing paperSelecting a Tractor mode Using the Load/Unload functionLocking and unlocking the control panel Selecting and locking a font Disabling Font LockSelecting and locking a pitch Disabling Pitch LockSetting the forms thickness lever LoadingpaperNotes 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 Loading paper 8Close the left and right tractor doorsLoading paper 8Open the front cover Loading paper7Open the left and right tractor doors 11Place the paper holes over the tractor pins 13Replace the ribbon access coverLoading paper 10Close the front coverNotes NotesLoading paper 1Turn the printer on2Make sure the paper path is clear 3Set the forms thickness lever to5Remove the ribbon access cover Loading paper7Open the left and right tractor doors 9Place the paper holes over the tractor pinsLoading paper 11Replace the ribbon access cover 15Open the control panel cover to access layerLoading paper 10Close the left and right tractor doorsLoading cut forms Loading a cut form or envelope manuallyLoading paper NotesAligning the left margin NotesSetting Top-of-Form 4Press FormFeedSetting Top‑Of‑Form for a cut form or an envelope Setting Top‑Of‑Form in a macro Paper andspecialtymedia guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printerCut Forms Continuous FormsPull tractor position Changing tractor positionsPush tractor position Changing tractor positions Changing tractor positions Changing tractor positions 5Make sure the paper select lever is set to theposition 7Release the latching leversUnderstandingSetupmode and menu options Using Setup modeChanging menu settings an example Setup Mode - Main menu Main menu optionsForms Macro Options Data OptionsDefault Macro Forms Macro optionsControl Options Emulation OptionsBuffer Data optionsPaper Handling Options Control options Auto LFAuto CR Zero SlashPaper Out Alarm Uni‑Dir PrintingAuto Ready Cut Sheet Demo PrintEmulation options Interface optionsIBM mode Epson modeInterface Selection Honor InitCleaning the printer Preparing the printer for cleaningCleaning the inside of the printer Maintaining theprinterCleaning the outside of the printer Recycling Lexmark productsAdministrativesupport Restoring the factory default settingsRestoring the US factory default settings Restoring the EU factory default settingsSupporting IPSec Supporting SNMPv32Click Configuration 2Click ConfigurationUsing 802.1x authentication 2Click Configuration2Click Configuration 4Click 802.1x AuthenticationTroubleshooting Testing the printerChecking an unresponsive printer Running a printer test pageUsing Hex Trace mode Checking the printer statusTroubleshooting Adjusting character bidirectional alignment NotesSolving printing problems Printer alarm sounds Printer is noisy1Press Start/Stop 6Press Start/StopLeft margin moves to the right during printing Printer speed slowsSolving paper feed problems Paper is jammed in the printerPaper is jammed in the Auto Sheet Feeder Paper jam in the Tractor 2 FeederPrinter does not feed paper To clear a cut form paper jamPrinter does not feed from the Auto Sheet Feeder Paper fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder is skewed The Auto Sheet Feeder feeds multiple sheetsSolving print quality problems Print is too lightDots are missing or print quality is poor CHECK THE RIBBON DENSITY CONTROL KNOBCharacters are wrong or missing Forms are smudged or print is too darkIncorrect number of lines on a page Graphics do not printContacting Customer Support Incorrect line spacing or overprinting occursNotices Edition notice2014 Lexmark International, Inc All rights reservedConventions UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTSTrademarks Noise emission levels Industry Canada compliance statementEuropean Community EC directives conformity ENERGY STAR Power consumption Product power consumptionStatement of Limited Warranty Power SaverLimited warranty Off modeLimited warranty service Extent of limited warrantyLimitation of liability Additional rightsIndex Numerics