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Restoring the factory default settings

Restoring the US factory default settings

The factory default settings for the United States are:

•Code pages: 437

•Character Set: 1

•Form length: 11 inches

To restore the factory default settings:

1Make sure the ribbon cartridge is installed and paper is loaded.

2Turn the printer off.

3Open the ribbon access cover.

4Move the printhead over toward the control panel side of the printer until it stops.

5Close the ribbon access cover.

6Press and hold Tear Off and Load/Unload while turning the printer on.

7Continue holding the buttons until the carrier moves.

Note: The control panel lights blink on and off several times.

The factory default settings have been restored once the carrier moves.

Restoring the EU factory default settings

The factory default settings for Europe are:

•Code pages: 858

•Character Set: 2

•Form length: 12 inches

To restore the factory default settings:

1Make sure the ribbon cartridge is installed and paper is loaded.

2Turn the printer off.

3Open the ribbon access cover.

4Move the printhead over toward the control panel side of the printer until it stops.

5Close the ribbon access cover.

6Press and hold Tear Off and Tractor while turning the printer on.

7Continue holding the buttons until the carrier moves.

Note: The control panel lights blink on and off several times.

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Contents

July Users GuidePage Contents Paper and specialty media guide Troubleshooting Index Safety info rma tion Part name Learn in g abou t the p r interPrinter overview Printer front view Printer back view Applying control panel overlays Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Understanding the printer features and functionsPrinter features by model Feature/function All models UPC-A UPC-E Feature/function Printing a demonstration Windows Printing a network setupPrinting from Windows or DOS For Lexmark Forms Printer 2590/2591 users Using IBM emulation modeFor Lexmark Forms Printer 2580/2581 users For Forms Printer 2590/2591 users Using Epson emulation modeUsing Okidata Microline emulation mode For Forms Printer 2580/2581 users Button Function Using th e control pa n elUnderstanding the control panel buttons Layer 1 control panel buttons LineFeed Layer 2 control panel buttons Layer 2 control panel lights Understanding the control panel lightsLayer 1 control panel lights Locking and unlocking the control panel Setting the printer online or offlineUsing the Load/Unload function Advancing paper Disabling Font Lock Selecting a Tractor modeSelecting and locking a font Disabling Pitch Lock Selecting and locking a pitch Load ing pa per Setting the forms thickness lever Forms thickness for 2590/2591 Forms thickness for 2580/2581 Paper paths for the pull tractor Using the Tear Off functionPaper paths Paper paths for the push tractor Loading continuous paper Setting the Tear Off positionLoading continuous forms using the push tractor Page Page Close the front cover Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractorPage Page Bottom loading continuous forms using the pull tractor Page Page Page Loading paper Loading a cut form or envelope manually Loading cut formsPage Aligning the left margin Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in push mode Setting Top-of-Form Setting Top-Of-Form for a cut form or an envelope Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in pull mode Setting Top-Of-Form in a macro Length Pap er and specialty me dia guidePaper types and sizes supported by the printer Width Converting the push tractor to pull tractor position Cha ngin g trac to r posi tionsPush tractor position Pull tractor position Tractor unit Converting the pull tractor to push tractor position Page Using Setup mode Understanding Setup mode and menu options Control Options Changing menu settings an examplePrinter Setup mode-Main menu To Select Press Menu Language Setup Mode Main menuMain menu options Forms Macro options Default Macro Paper Handling Options Data options Buffer Uni-Dir Printing Control options Quiet Emulation options Interface Selection Interface options Removing the ribbon cartridge Cleaning the printerMain taining the prin t er Ordering supplies Recycling Lexmark products Cleaning the outside of the printer Adm in is trativ e supp o rt Restoring the factory default settingsRestoring the US factory default settings Restoring the EU factory default settings Supporting SNMPv3 Using 802.1x authenticationSupporting IPSec Click 802.1x Authentication Running a printer test Testing the printerTroublesh oo tin g Checking an unresponsive printer Printer status Using Hex Trace modeChecking the printer status Status Action required Release LineFeed when printing starts Adjusting character bidirectional alignment Page Printer sounds like it is printing, but does not print Solving printing problemsPrinter alarm sounds Printer is noisy Printer speed slows Printer power switch is on, but the power light is offLeft margin moves to the right during printing Incorrect line length lines do not start at the left margin Paper is jammed in the printer Solving paper feed problemsPrinting continues beyond the edges of the continuous forms Selected font or pitch is not printing or is changing Printer does not feed paper Paper is jammed in the Auto Sheet FeederPaper jam in the Tractor 2 Feeder Auto Sheet Feeder feeds paper at an incorrect rate Printer does not feed from the optional Tractor 2 FeederPrinter does not feed from the Auto Sheet Feeder Auto Sheet Feeder feeds multiple sheets Paper fed from the Auto Sheet Feeder is skewed Dots are missing or print quality is poor Solving print quality problemsPrint is too light Graphics do not print Characters are wrong or missingForms are smudged or print is too dark Incorrect number of lines on a Incorrect line spacing or overprinting occurs Contacting Customer Support Model number Product nameMachine type United States Government Rights Meter average sound pressure, dBA Industry Canada compliance statement Description Product power consumptionMode Total energy usage Power SaverOff mode Limited warranty Extent of limited warranty Limited warranty service Additional rights Limitation of liability Numerics Index Converting 46 paper paths Unlocking control panel Windows printing from Index