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Printer Alignment (Set TOF)

Vertical Alignment Lexmark 4227 | Lexmark 2480 | Lexmark 2380 | Pitch |

Horizontal Alignment

Additional Resources

Lexmark 4227 Printer

  • Check these three items first:
    • Lever on right hand side must be down,
    • continuous form paper loaded and
    • LCD reads READY
  • Press QUIT button
  • Micro Up/Down to the silver platen bar
  • Micro Up 28x [the number of times may vary]
    • Please note that micro down moves the print up & micro up moves the print down
  • Press STORE
  • Press Start/Stop (the READY LCD will display)

*IMPORTANT NOTE: HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT IS BASED ON WHERE THE PRINTER TRACTOR IS MANUALLY POSITIONED

*IMPORTANT NOTE: HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT IS BASED ON WHERE THE PRINTER TRACTOR IS MANUALLY POSITIONED

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Lexmark 2480 Printer

  • Print a single page see how many lines up or down the print needs to move
  • Tear off any excess paper in the back of the printer
  • Pull down the flap on the front control panel
  • Press Micro Down/Up until you have move the printer into the right position
    • to move the print up do a Micro Down (7x = 1 line)
    • to move the print down do a Micro Up (7x = 1 line)
  • Press set TOF to save the new position
  • Close the control panel
  • Test the printer (Repeat these steps until completed)

*IMPORTANT NOTE: HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT IS BASED ON WHERE THE PRINTER TRACTOR IS MANUALLY POSITIONED

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Lexmark 2380 Printer

  • On the front of the printer, press Alt + Park/Load to retract the forms.
  • The Paper Out light should blink.
  • Press Alt + Park/Load again to advance the forms.
  • The ready light should blink.
  • The top edge of the form should be even with the top edge of the metal strike plate.
  • Press the Micro Up/Down button to move the form into position.
  • Press Start/Stop to save.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT IS BASED ON WHERE THE PRINTER TRACTOR IS MANUALLY POSITIONED

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Pitch Settings

  • Invoices - 17 pitch
  • Checks - 12 pitch
  • Statements - 10 pitch
  • Reports (8.5"x11") - 17 Pitch
  • Reports (wide ruled) - 10 Pitch

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Horizontal Alignment

HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT IS BASED ON WHERE THE PRINTER TRACTOR IS MANUALLY POSITIONED

  • You can adjust the printer by unlocking the tractor and sliding it from side to side.

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