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Lexmark Forms Printer 2591+

Lexmark Forms Printer 2591+

Printer features: Dot matrix

Lexmark Forms Printer 2591+ Support

Lexmark 25xx+ Forms (Dot Matrix) Printer - How to Lock and Unlock the Operator Panel Buttons

Overview
This document outlines the steps to lock/unlock the operator panel buttons of the following Lexmark Forms (Dot Matrix) printers:
2580+
,
2580n+
,
2581+
,
2581n+
,
2590+
,
2590n+
,
2591+
,
2591n+
.
NOTE:
When the operator panel is locked, the
padlock light
in the upper right is on and only the
Start/Stop
,
FormFeed
,
Tear Off
, and
Load/Unload
keys are active.
Procedures
For Locking
Step
Action
1
With the printer ON and or at the READY state, press and hold the
START/STOP
button for five to ten seconds or wait for the POWER LED light to illuminate as solid ORANGE/AMBER, which indicates that the printer is OFF or on
Power Saver Mode
.
2
Press and hold on buttons
TRACTOR
and
LOAD/UNLOAD
simultaneously. While holding these, tap the
START/STOP
button to turn the printer ON. Continue holding the buttons until printer completes its POST (Power On Self Test) sequence. At this time the printhead will move away then back to its home position.
3
The
Lock icon
will then turn
on
, indicating that the operator panel is already
locked
.
For Unlocking
Step
Action
1
Repeat
Steps 1
and
2
for locking the operator panel.
2
The
lock icon
then turns
off
, indicating that the operator panel is already
unlocked
.
Still need help?
Please contact Lexmark Technical Support if you need additional assistance.
NOTE:
When calling for support, you will be asked for your
machine/model type
and
serial number
(
SN
). If you need help locating these, GUID-e17e2b5a-612f-450b-9ee4-c6dfd9f75377-en.dita#how-to-locate-the-serial-number-on-a-lexmark-24xx25xx25xx-series_how-to-locate-the-serial-number-on-a-lexmark-24xx25xx25xx-series.
Please call from near the printer in case the technician on the phone asks you to perform a task involving the printer.
LEGACY ID:
HO3825