User GuideTable of ContentsAbout your printer5Features and functions6Printer description11Printing the demonstration sample14Connecting the printer to your computer18Connecting the parallel cable18Connecting the USB cable20Connecting the serial cable21Setting up your Windows and DOS application software21Windows-based applications21DOS applications22Using IBM emulation mode22For Lexmark Forms Printer 2480/2481 users:22For Lexmark Forms Printer 2490/2491 users:22Using Epson emulation mode23Using Okidata MICROLINE emulation mode23Using the operator panel25Operator panel layers26Understanding the operator panel buttons28Understanding the operator panel lights31Setting the printer online or offline32Advancing the paper33Using Tear Off33Using the Load/Unload feature34Locking/unlocking the operator panel34Selecting Tractor mode34Selecting or locking a font35Selecting or locking a pitch36Changing tractor positions37Push tractor position38Pull tractor position39Converting the push tractor to pull tractor position40Removing the push tractor40Installing the pull tractor42Converting the pull tractor to the push tractor position44Loading paper47Setting the forms thickness lever48Loading continuous forms50Paper paths for the push tractor51Paper paths for the pull tractor51Loading continuous forms using the push tractor52Front loading continuous forms using the pull tractor60Bottom loading continuous forms using the pull tractor70Loading a cut form or envelope76Loading a cut form or envelope manually77Aligning the left margin81Aligning the left margin for continuous forms82Aligning the left margin for a manually loaded cut form or envelope84Setting Top-Of-Form85Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous form paper in push mode85Setting Top-Of-Form for continuous form paper in pull mode88Setting Top-Of-Form for a cut form or envelope89Setting Top-Of-Form in a macro90Using the Tear Off bar91Setting the Tear Off position91Using Setup mode93Using Setup mode to change printer settings93Entering Setup mode94Example: Changing the menu language setting96Exiting Setup mode98Setup menu options99Forms Macro menu options100Data menu options104Control menu options106Emulation menu options107Interface menu options109Supplies111Ordering supplies111Parallel cable112USB cable112Serial adapter and cable112Printer ribbon112Paper specifications113Printable area (cut forms)114Troubleshooting and maintenance115Checklist for typical problems116Testing the printer120Running the printer test120Hex Trace mode120Interrupting or stopping the printer test121Checking the printer status122Setting printer to default settings125Initialize printer to US defaults125Initialize printer to EU defaults126Adjusting bidirectional alignment127Clearing paper jams130Cut form jams130Continuous forms jams131Problem conditions132Maintenance146Removing the ribbon cartridge146Cleaning the printer146Cleaning the inside of the printer:146Cleaning the cover:146Cleaning the Auto Sheet Feeder rollers147Notices149Size: 2.27 MBPages: 168Language: EnglishOpen manual
Quick Reference CardTable of ContentsLexmark™ Forms Printer 2400 Series Setup / Quick Reference1Printer ship group1Front view of printer6Rear view of printer6Setting the forms thickness lever7Loading paper9Using the operator panel12Top-Of-Form15Changing from continuous forms to a cut sheet or envelope17Printing a demonstration sample18Size: 332 KBPages: 18Language: EnglishOpen manual
