Lexmark X2500 - Manual

Understanding the printer features and functions Printer features by model Feature/function 2580/2581 2590/2591 Multi-speed printing FastDft (Fast Draft) • 10 characters per inch (cpi) • 12 cpi • 440 characters per second (cps) • 520 cps • 410 cps • 520 cps Draft 309 cps 274 cps Courier Gothic 77 cp...

Printing a demonstration page The following steps explain how to load a single sheet of paper so you can print a demonstration page. 1 Set the forms thickness lever to position 1. 2 Turn the printer on. The Power light comes on solid, the Paper Out light is blinking, and the current default font lig...

7 Continue to push the paper into the printer until the Paper Out light stops blinking. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to On, the paper feeds automatically to the Top-Of-Form. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to Off, press FormFeed . 8 Turn the printer off. 9 While pressing Font on the control panel...

DOS Follow the instructions that came with your DOS application to see what printer drivers are supported for your levelof DOS. Most applications let you specify the type of printer you are using so the application can take full advantageof the printer features. Using IBM emulation mode If the print...

Using the control panel Understanding the control panel buttons The control panel has two layers of functionality: • Layer 1, with the control panel cover closed, contains basic functions like FormFeed, Tear Off, and taking theprinter online/offline. • Layer 2, with the control panel cover open, con...

Button Function 6 Tear Off Alternates the paper between Tear Off and Top-Of-Form 7 Start/Stop Communicates the on/off status of the printer Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Setup Pitch 10 12 15 17 20 24 P5 Lock 1 2 3 4 Micro Micro 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 Layer 2 control panel buttons Button Function 1 LineFeed Ad...

Button Function 6 Micro Feeds the paper upward in small incremental movements. Press and hold to select continuousfeed. 7 Set TOF Sets the Top-Of-Form, which is the position of the first print line on the page Understanding the control panel lights The following tables describe the light patterns on...

Selecting a Tractor mode Note: Because this function unloads continuous forms from the currently selected tractor, tear off excess paper prior to initiating. When the optional Tractor 2 Feeder is installed, you can press Tractor to unload the current continuous forms and switch to the continuous for...

Selecting and locking a pitch The printer data stream may contain control codes which select a particular pitch. To override the codes, you canselect and lock a particular pitch of your choice. 1 To select a pitch, open the control panel to layer 2. Power Set TOF LineFeed Macro Setup Pitch 10 15 17 ...

Loading paper This section explains how to load continuous forms, cut sheet forms, labels and envelopes. It also includes informationabout paper orientation, setting the forms thickness lever, and using the push and pull tractors for different paperpaths. 1 2 3 4 1 Cut sheet forms 2 Continuous forms...

Paper paths Paper paths for the push tractor In these examples, the tractor pushes the paper from the front or the rear of the printer. Front loading paper Rear loading paper Paper paths for the pull tractor In these examples, the tractor pulls the paper from the front or the bottom of the printer. ...

Setting the Tear Off position When Auto Tear Off is set to On, it moves the top perforation of a continuous form to the Tear Off position when allof the following are true: • The printer has finished printing. • The paper has advanced to the Top-Of-Form on the next page. • No data, printer control c...

12 Close the front cover. 13 Press Start/Stop to load the paper to Top-Of-Form and put the printer online. If Auto Tear Off is set to On, the printer moves the paper to the Tear Off bar. Note: When you use the push tractor to print continuous forms, line spacing within the first 1.5 inches of the fi...

16 Remove slack from the paper, and then lock the right locking lever. 17 Open the control panel cover to access layer 2. 18 Press Micro , Micro , or LineFeed to move the paper to the Top-Of-Form you want to use. Notes: • Use the second form to set Top-Of-Form alignment. • To do this, align the hori...

Loading cut forms Cut forms can be single sheets, envelopes, or multiple-part forms. They are placed one at a time into the manualfeeder. Loading a cut form or envelope manually Note: If you have installed the optional Auto Sheet Feeder or Tractor 2 Feeder, see the documentation that came with the o...

Notes: • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to On, the paper feeds automatically to the Top-Of-Form. • If Auto Cut Sheet Load is set to Off, press FormFeed . 11 Make sure the printer is online, and the Ready light is on solid. Note: If not, press Start/Stop until the Ready light is on solid. Aligning the...

Setting Top-of-Form Top-of-Form sets the first line of print. Use the control panel to save your Top-of-Form settings for continuous forms,cut forms, and for each macro enabled. Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in push mode 1 Clear the paper path. The Paper Out light blinks if no paper is lo...

Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous forms in pull mode 1 Turn the printer on. The Paper Out light blinks if no paper is loaded. 2 Move the paper select lever down to the position. 3 Load continuous form paper on the pull tractor feed pins. 4 Open the control panel cover to access layer 2. Power Set T...

Paper and specialty media guide Paper types and sizes supported by the printer The printer supports paper weights of 56–90 g/m 2 (15-24 lb) and envelope weights of 75–90 g/m 2 (20-24 lb). Width Paper types Single Multiple part Envelopes Cut Forms 76 mm (3.0 in.) to 297 mm(11.7 in.)* 76 mm (3.0 in.) ...

Changing tractor positions The tractor unit can be installed in the push tractor position or the pull tractor position. This section describes howto change the tractor unit position. Push tractor position The printer comes with the tractor unit installed in the push tractor position, at the front of...

8 To slide the tractor feeder into the printer: a Hold down the latching levers and gently push the tractor feeder into the printer until it stops. b Continue holding down the latching levers, and tilt the tractor feeder toward the front of the printer until thehooks at the end of the latching lever...

Understanding Setup mode and menu options The printer is preset at the factory for font, pitch, form length, and other settings. These are called factory defaultsettings. This chapter describes how to change the factory default settings, how to set up macros, and how to setform length. Using Setup m...

Printer Setup mode—Main menu To Select Press Exit and Save Setup Set TOF Print All LineFeed Forms Macro Options Macro Data Options Micro Control Options Micro Emulation Options Setup Interface Options Pitch 4 Select any option from the Main menu by pressing the corresponding button. Note: A new menu...

3 To change the Menu Language, press Macro . Control Options Current Press Return to Main menu English Set TOF Return to previous page Enabled LineFeed Menu Language Macro TOF Read Micro Quiet Micro 4 Press the button that corresponds to the language you want, or press Setup to print more Menu Langu...

Forms Macro Options Forms Macro Options customizes macros to print a variety of forms. Data Options Data Options defines how information sent to the printer is processed. Control Options Control Options define how the printer performs many basic tasks. Emulation Options Emulation Options determine h...

Notes: – Eastern European, Baltic, and Middle Eastern language code page configurations can be selected by holdingdown specific key combinations when the printer is turned on. For more information, see the Technical Reference available on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com . – 437 is the factor...

Buffer • Minimum —Sets the receive buffer size to zero • Maximum —For 2580/2581 models, sets the receive buffer size to 64KB or 480KB, depending on whether NLQ II (Near Letter Quality) Download is enabled • Maximum —For 2590/2591 models, sets the receive buffer size to 47.5KB or 480KB, depending on ...

Control 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 Control options and settings you can use with the printer: Uni-Dir Printing • On —The pr...

Quiet • Enabled —The printer prints at a quieter noise level. • Disabled —The printer prints at the normal noise level. Note: Disabled is the factory default setting. Note: Printing speed slows in Quiet mode. Emulation options Note: Enter Setup mode to configure the printer according to your needs. ...

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: Interface Selection Unles...

Maintaining the printer Periodically, certain tasks are required to maintain optimum print quality. Ordering supplies Use the listed part numbers to order printer supply items you will need. Supply item Part number Parallel cable • 1329605 (10-foot cable) • 1427498 (20-foot cable) USB cable 12A2405 ...

Cleaning the outside of the printer Clean the outside of the printer with a damp cloth and mild soap. Do not use spray or chemical cleaners anywhereon your printer. Do not use liquids or spray near the air vents. For stubborn ink stains on the outside of the printer,use a commercial mechanic's hand ...

Administrative support 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: 1 Make sure the ribbon cartridge is i...

Troubleshooting Checking an unresponsive printer If your printer is not responding, make sure: • The power cord is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet. • The electrical outlet is not turned off by any switch or breaker. • The printer is not plugged into any surge prote...

Using Hex Trace mode Hex Trace mode prints the control codes that are sent to the printer. Use this mode to help diagnose software/driverproblems. 1 Make sure the paper is loaded, and the ribbon cartridge is installed. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Press and hold Tractor while turning the printer on. 4 ...

Control panel lights Status Action required Power Ready Paper Out Font Lock On Blinking Blinking Blinking 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Turn the printer on. If the control panel light sequence returns,contact Customer Support. Note: If you need help locating the nearest service representative, visit the...

Solving printing problems Printer test works, but the printer does not print when attached to the computer These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: • Turn the printer and the computer off. • Make sure the printer cable is correctly connected at both ends. • See the documentati...

5 Close the control panel. The printer beeps twice and the paper rolls backward and then advances to the new Top-Of-Form position. 6 Press Start/Stop . The paper remains at the new Top-Of-Form position until another job is initiated. 7 Send the print job again. Buttons do not work, except for Start/...

Incorrect characters print, left margin changes, or printing stops These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: • Make sure the printer cable is properly shielded and correctly connected at both ends. • Select the correct driver. – If you are using Windows, use the Windows Forms P...

To clear a cut form paper jam: 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Set the forms thickness lever to position 7. 3 Push the paper select lever down to the position. 4 Gently pull the sheet of paper from the front of the printer. 5 Remove the ribbon access cover to clear any torn pieces of paper. 6 Push the pap...

• Make sure the right paper guide is set correctly for the paper width being used. • Make sure the Auto Cut Sheet Load option is set correctly. For more information, see “Main menu options” onpage 50. • Make sure the paper select lever is in the correct position for the type of sheet you are trying ...

Solving print quality problems The information in the following topics may help you solve print quality problems. If these suggestions do not correctthe problem, contact Customer Support. You may have a printer part that requires adjustment or replacement. Print is too light These are possible solut...

d Press Start/Stop to stop or interrupt the printer test. e Press Start/Stop again if you want to resume the printer test. Printing continues until you turn the printer off. If the print quality does not improve, contact Customer Support. Characters are wrong or missing Run a printer test: 1 Make su...

Incorrect line spacing or overprinting occurs These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: • Reset the forms thickness lever. • For more information, see the documentation that came with your software application. Contacting Customer Support When you call Customer Support, describ...

Notices Product name Machine type Model number Lexmark 2580 2580 100 Lexmark 2580n 2580 110 Lexmark 2581 2581 100 Lexmark 2581n 2581 110 Lexmark 2590 2590 100 Lexmark 2590n 2590 110 Lexmark 2591 2591 100 Lexmark 2591n 2591 110 Edition notice July 2007 The following paragraph does not apply to any co...

Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive The WEEE logo signifies specific recycling programs and procedures for electronic products in countries of theEuropean Union. We encourage the recycling of our products. If you have further questions about recycling options,visit the Le...

The power consumption levels listed in the previous table represent time-averaged measurements. Instantaneouspower draws may be substantially higher than the average. Values are subject to change. See www.lexmark.com for current values. Power Saver This product is designed with an energy-saving mode...

TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER LEXMARK NOR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS ORREMARKETERS MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF ANY KIND, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT, AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONSOF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS ...

Index Numerics 802.1x authentication 60 A aligning left margin 39 B bidirectional alignment adjusting 65 buttons, control panel printer status 17 C calling Customer Support 75character alignment adjusting 65 checking an unresponsiveprinter 62cleaning printer 57 contacting Customer Support 75continuo...