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Feature/function All models
Manual front loading for
cut sheets
Enables printing on cut sheets or envelopes
Tear Off bar
• Assists in removing printed continuous forms at the perforation
• Assists in tearing non‑perforated forms
• Reduces the amount of paper used, thus reducing costs
Adjustable tractor Lets you handle continuous form paper without purchasing additional options. It can be
repositioned to function as:
• Push tractor
• Pull tractor
Control panel disable Limits control panel functions to the Start/Stop, FormFeed, Tear Off, and Load/Unload buttons
only, thus limiting the potential that untrained operators may accidentally change forms settings
Ribbon cartridge Contains the inked fabric ribbon
Printer tests
• Power‑on Self Test
• Printer test page—Determines whether your machine has print problems
• Demonstration Print
Box and line drawings Prints tables, charts, and other graphics as shown on your computer screen
Greek and math symbols Prints a variety of symbols used in mathematical equations, including subscript and superscript
Code pages Selects the characters and symbols corresponding to various country languages
Bar code function These bar codes are resident in the printer:
• 3 of 9
• Codabar (NW‑7)
• Code 39
• Code 128
• Interleaved 2 of 5
• UPC‑A
• UPC‑E
• EAN 8
• EAN 13
• PostNet
Note: For more information on the Bar code function, see the Technical Reference available
on the Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com.
Software compatibility
• Compatible with all programs that support IBM emulation or Epson emulation
• Compatible with Okidata MICROLINE emulation (with the M320 turbo), which is standard
on the 9‑wire printer and 2580/2581 printer models.
Interface connection Allows the printer to work with all computers with compatible interface connections
Both parallel and USB interfaces are standard. The internal serial interface (RS‑232) is optional
for the 2580/2581 and 2590/2591 models.
The Network option is standard on the 2580n/2581n and 2590n/2591n models.
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