Compact, affordable and easy to set up, this printer offers performance as fast as 510 cps when printing up to 6-part forms (1 original + 5 copies). Cables not included.Learn more about the product
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Fast, reliable 9-pin printing for narrow forms
Reliability and performance, the Lexmark way
Built on Lexmark's proven heritage for superior performance and reliability, the Lexmark Forms Printer 2500 Series gives you what you need to be productive. In addition to rapid print speeds as fast as 510 cps, these printers boast a rugged design that can handle extreme environments and workloads. This includes powerful printheads that print up to 300 million characters and a robust MTBF of 12,500 POH. What's more, with 2MB of built-in flash memory, you'll benefit from great functionality like expanded bar code support, non-volatile fonts and remote management.
Enter a world of versatility
Whatever you're printing - from invoices to packing slips to shelf labels - you can count on the Forms Printer 2500 Series. Each printer comes with a handy push/pull tractor, allowing you to effortlessly switch between push and pull feeds for a smooth, versatile paper feed. You can also benefit from an array of flexible paper-handling options like the Automatic Sheet Feeder to load a stack of cut-sheet media, envelopes or multi-part forms, or the Tractor 2 so two types of continuous forms can be loaded simultaneously. Want to run longer without stopping? Then opt for the high-yield ribbons which include automatic re-inking to reduce user intervention.
Life at the printer just got simpler!
These forms printers are easy to use right out of the box. First, there is no Web connection needed for driver setup - everything is on the CD. Loading ribbons and installing media options takes just seconds. There are many user-friendly operational features. The new operator panel gives easy access to all printer functions, and includes intuitive font indicators that display how the fonts look. Each model offers character and page counts via the operator panel (or via the Web page on network models), allowing you to effectively monitor supplies and page usage.
Connect on your own terms
Connectivity features include standard parallel and USB ports, as well as an optional internal serial port. Benefit from the network models that include built-in Ethernet and security features such as IPSec, HTTPS, SNMPv3 and 802.1x authentication. Additionally, they support multiple protocols including IPX/SPX and TCP/IP (IPv4 & IPv6). Best of all, each network model comes with MarkVision Professional software, which gives you a simple and new way to manage your printers remotely. You can configure and query your devices, update firmware and troubleshoot, all via a flexible, user-friendly interface - a major plus for your helpdesk.
Basic Specifications
Printer Type
Dot Matrix
Form Factor
Desktop
Print Technology
9-Pin Dot Matrix
Resolution
Black Maximum Resolution, Plain
240 x 144 dpi
Speed
Black Print Speed (Draft)
510 cps
Controller Specifications
Memory, standard
512 KB
Languages
Epson Emulation, Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS), Okidata MICROLINE Emulation
<i>Multi-part forms</i> - Up to 1+5 Parts (up to 0.020" or 0.51 mm paper thickness), <i>Single-part forms</i> - 16 to 24 lbs, 60 to 90 gsm (0.0045" or 0.11 mm paper thickness), <i>Forms or Paper</i> - 16 to 24 lbs, 60 to 90 gsm (0.0045" or 0.11mm maximum paper thickness)
Supported Paper Sizes
Single-part or multi-part Continuous Forms, Narrow Sheet Fed Paper, Single-part or multi-part Cut Forms
Connectivity
Interface(s)
Centronics IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel, USB
Network Ready
No
Software Details
Windows OS Compatibility List
Windows 2000, NT (4.00/4.00 Server), Me, XP, Server 2003, 98 2nd Edition, XP x64, Server 2003 x64 Edition, Vista, Vista x64
Front Panel
Display
No
Physical Details
Width, inches
19.4
Height, inches
7.7
Depth, inches
11.4
Weight, lbs
17.6
Additional Details
Additional Details
- Print Speeds: Up to 304 cps Draft @12 cpi, Up to 510 cps Fast Draft @ 12cpi, Up to 76 cps Near Letter Quality @ 12 cpi<br><br>- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 12,500 POH @ 25% duty cycle<br><br>- Linux Operating Systems Supported: Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 3.0, 4.0, 5.0, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, Debian GNU/Linux 3.1, 4.0, Linspire Linux 5.0, SUSE Linux 10.0, 10.1, 10.2<br><br>- Paper Handling Standard: Front Tractor Feeder<br><br>- Paper Handling Optional: Automatic Sheet Feeder (narrow), Tractor 2 (narrow)<br><br>- Maximum Print Line: 8.0 inches
Product Certifications
Energy Star, UL 60950-1, CSA, FCC Class B, VCCI, CB IEC 60950-1, SEMKO, GS (TUV), CE Class B, SMA C-Tick
Manufacturer Information
Parts Warranty
2 years
Labor Warranty
2 years
Warranty Details
Exchange, Next Business Day Response - Limited Warranty
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