Lexmark Dot Matrix User Manual page 10

Learning about the printer
Printer features of all models
Feature or function
Control panel
Font lock
Pitch lock
Load/Unload
Macro function
Manual front loading for
cut sheets
Tear Off bar
Adjustable tractor
Control panel disable
Ribbon cartridge
Printer tests
Box and line drawings
Greek and math symbols This prints a variety of symbols used in mathematical equations, including subscript and
Code pages
Description
This is the button control for Load/Unload, Tear Off, Font, Setup, Pitch, Macro, and paper
movement functions. Control panel lights indicate current status.
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This locks the font selection you make from the control panel so it is not changed by your
program.
• Font lock is deactivated when you unplug the printer power cord, unless it is set in the printer
default settings.
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This locks the pitch selections you make from the control panel so they are not changed by
your program.
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Pitch lock is deactivated when you unplug the printer power cord, unless it is set in the printer
default settings.
This loads and unloads continuous form paper (tractor fed).
This allows the printer to store four unique document formats to enhance flexibility when using
different styles of preprinted forms.
This enables printing on cut sheets or envelopes.
• This assists in removing printed continuous forms at the perforation.
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This assists in tearing non‑perforated forms.
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This reduces the amount of paper used, thus reducing costs.
This lets you handle continuous form paper without purchasing additional options. This can be
repositioned to function as:
• Push tractor
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Pull tractor
This 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.
This contains the inked fabric ribbon.
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Power‑on Self Test
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Printer test page—This determines whether your machine has print problems.
• Demonstration Print
This prints tables, charts, and other graphics as shown on your computer screen.
superscript.
This selects the characters and symbols corresponding to various languages.
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