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Lexmark 2500 manual Emulation options, Interface options, IBM mode, Epson mode, OKI mode

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Understanding Setup mode and menu options

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Emulation options

Note: Enter Setup mode to configure the printer according to your needs. For more information, see “Using Setup mode” on page 47. To print a list of all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main menu.

Make Emulation option selections from IBM (the factory default setting), Epson, or OKI mode. For more information regarding data stream changes, see the Technical Reference available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com/publications.

IBM mode

Proprinter III, available only on 2580/2581 printers, enables compatibility with the Proprinter III.

•On—The printer emulates a Proprinter III.

•Off—The printer operates with added capabilities.

AGM, available only on 2590/2591 models, lets you use the high‑resolution 24‑wire graphics commands. These commands are similar to those used with the Epson LQ570/LQ 1070.

•On—Graphics commands are available.

•Off—Graphics commands are not available.

Note: Off is the factory default setting.

Epson mode

•Table Select lets you select Italic Character Table or Epson Extended Graphic Character Table.

Note: Graphics is the factory default setting.

•Int'l Char Set lets you select the character set associated with the language you want to print in.

Supported international character sets for Epson mode are: USA, France, Germany, U.K., Denmark, Sweden, Italy, and Spain I.

The following character sets are also supported, but only through host commands used by Epson FX850/FX 1050: Japan, Norway, Denmark II, Korea (2580/2581 models only), Spain II, Latin America, and Legal.

Note: USA is the factory default setting.

OKI mode

OKI mode lets you select from the following functions:

•7 or 8 Bit Graphics

•Paper Out Override

•Reset Inhibit

•Print Suppress Effective

•Print DEL Code

Interface options

Note: Use Setup mode to configure the printer according to your needs. To print a list of all default settings, press LineFeed from the Main menu.

The following list items outline and explain the Interface options and settings you can use with the printer:

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Lexmark 2500 manual Emulation options, Interface options, IBM mode, Epson mode, OKI mode

Contents

Users Guide JanuaryForms Printer 2500 Series Using the control panel ContentsSafety information Learning about the printerPaper and specialty media guide Understanding Setup mode and menu optionsAdministrative support Changing tractor positionsTroubleshooting Contents NoticesIndex Power consumptionSafety information Learning about theprinter Printer overviewPrinter front view Applying control panel overlays Printer back viewUnderstanding the printer features and functions Feature/function Learning about the printerAll models 1Set the forms thickness lever to position Printing a demonstration pageLearning about the printer 2Turn the printer onPrinting a network setup page Using IBM emulation mode Printing from Windows or DOSWindows For Lexmark Forms Printer 2590/2591 users Using Epson emulation modeFor Lexmark Forms Printer 2580/2581 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 paperUsing the Load/Unload function Locking and unlocking the control panelSelecting a Tractor mode Selecting and locking a font Disabling Font LockSelecting and locking a pitch Disabling Pitch LockSetting the forms thickness lever LoadingpaperPaper 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 Loading paper 8Close the left and right tractor doorsLoading paper Loading paper 7Open the left and right tractor doors8Open the front cover Loading paper 11Place the paper holes over the tractor pins13Replace the ribbon access cover 10Close the front coverNotes Notes2Make sure the paper path is clear Loading paper1Turn the printer on 3Set the forms thickness lever to5Remove the ribbon access cover Loading paper9Place the paper holes over the tractor pins Loading paper7Open the left and right tractor doors Loading paper 11Replace the ribbon access cover15Open the control panel cover to access layer 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 Cut Forms Paper andspecialtymedia guidePaper types and sizes supported by the printer Continuous FormsChanging tractor positions Push tractor positionPull tractor position Changing tractor positions Changing tractor positions position Changing tractor positions5Make sure the paper select lever is set to the 7Release the latching leversUnderstandingSetupmode and menu options Using Setup modeChanging menu settings an example Forms Macro Options Setup Mode - Main menuMain menu options Data OptionsControl Options Default MacroForms Macro options Emulation OptionsData options Paper Handling OptionsBuffer Auto CR Control optionsAuto LF Zero SlashAuto Ready Cut Sheet Paper Out AlarmUni‑Dir Printing Demo PrintIBM mode Emulation optionsInterface options Epson modeInterface Selection Honor InitCleaning the inside of the printer Cleaning the printerPreparing the printer for cleaning Maintaining theprinterCleaning the outside of the printer Recycling Lexmark productsRestoring the US factory default settings AdministrativesupportRestoring the factory default settings Restoring the EU factory default settings2Click Configuration Supporting IPSecSupporting SNMPv3 2Click Configuration2Click Configuration Using 802.1x authentication2Click Configuration 4Click 802.1x AuthenticationChecking an unresponsive printer TroubleshootingTesting the printer Running a printer test pageUsing Hex Trace mode Checking the printer statusTroubleshooting Adjusting character bidirectional alignment NotesSolving printing problems 1Press Start/Stop Printer alarm soundsPrinter is noisy 6Press Start/StopLeft margin moves to the right during printing Printer speed slowsSolving paper feed problems Paper is jammed in the printerPrinter does not feed paper Paper is jammed in the Auto Sheet FeederPaper jam in the Tractor 2 Feeder 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 sheetsDots are missing or print quality is poor Solving print quality problemsPrint is too light CHECK THE RIBBON DENSITY CONTROL KNOBIncorrect number of lines on a page Characters are wrong or missingForms are smudged or print is too dark Graphics do not printContacting Customer Support Incorrect line spacing or overprinting occurs2014 Lexmark International, Inc NoticesEdition notice All rights reservedUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS TrademarksConventions Industry Canada compliance statement European Community EC directives conformityNoise emission levels ENERGY STAR Power consumption Product power consumptionLimited warranty Statement of Limited WarrantyPower Saver Off modeLimited warranty service Extent of limited warrantyLimitation of liability Additional rightsIndex Numerics