Lexmark Forms Printer 2590n driver and firmware
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Network Scan Drivers - Page 3
... not displayed on the computer 18 Printer stops scanning or prints a "Profile scan failed" page 18
Disable any firewall application ...18 Open the required scanning ports (tcp: 9751-9760 18 Accept the device certificate ...18 Enter a valid scan job login ...18
Only one page is displayed on the computer 19 Printer not compatible...19 SANE does not recognize the network scan driver 19
Contents...
Network Scan Drivers - Page 5
... the file supported-platforms.txt in the path /usr/lexscan/docs/ after installation.
Installing on Fedora, Linpus Linux, SUSE Linux, Linux openSUSE, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, or Red Flag Linux
1 Download the driver: a Go to www.lexmark.com. b Select Driver Finder from the Drivers & Downloads list. c Select the Linux distribution running on your computer. d Select network-scan-linux-glibc2-x86.rpm...
Network Scan Drivers - Page 6
... to www.lexmark.com. b Select Driver Finder from the Drivers & Downloads drop-down list. c Select the Linux distribution running on your computer. d Select network-scan-linux-glibc2-x86.deb, and then download it to your computer.
2 Double-click the package file or open a terminal window, and then type dpkg -i
network-scan-linux-glibc2-x86.deb.
Checking if the network scan driver is installed
Make...
Network Scan Drivers - Page 18
Troubleshooting
Printer scans the page, but image is not displayed on the computer
Make sure that the IP address of your computer matches the IP address assigned to your network interface card.
1 Open a terminal window, and then type hostname. Press Enter. 2 Type ping [computer_hostname]. Press Enter, and then take note of the IP address listed. 3 Type /usr/lexscan/bin/lsinet, and then...
Network Scan Drivers - Page 20
• For some SANE installations, you may need to set the LD_LIBRARY_PATH: 1 Open a terminal window, and then type export LD_LIBRARY_PATH=/usr/lib. 2 Press Enter.
XSane displays garbage characters
Run XSane version 0.90 or higher, which supports more languages than its earlier versions. Note: If you are running Linpus Linux, upgrade XSane to version 0.90 or higher so it will work...
Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 4
... and Hold setting...28 Creating custom banner pages...29
Writing a banner program...29 Using a banner program ...29
Changing a virtual device...29 Removing a virtual device...30 Changing a print queue to print to a different printer 30 Removing a print queue...30 Plugin Manager utility (software updates)...31
Using the Plugin Manager utility ...31 Installing plugins from the printer driver...31...
Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 9
...://www.lexmark.com/drivers.
4 Save the downloaded printer software package in the /tmp directory, and then uncompress the package file:
# /usr/contrib/bin/gunzip /tmp/print-drivers-hpux11.11.pkg.gz
5 Start the Software Depot Install dialog by entering:
# /usr/sbin/swinstall
6 Make sure the Source Depot type is Network Directory/CDROM and the hostname of the computer you are
installing...
Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 10
... Manager utility (software updates)" on page 31.
Installing on IBM AIX
1 Read "Before installing the printer drivers" on page 8. 2 Make sure you have enough disk space in /usr/lpp to install the printer driver.
For more information about finding more space, see "Finding space to install the printer drivers package" on page 13.
3 Download the Lexmark printer driver package (print-drivers-aix5-sysv...
Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 11
... 2 Make sure you have enough hard disk drive space in /usr/local to install the printer driver.
For more information about finding more space, see "Finding space to install the printer drivers package" on page 13.
3 Download the printer drivers package (print-drivers-linux-glibc2-x86.deb) from the Lexmark Web site at
http://www.lexmark.com/drivers.
4 Install the package file.
# dpkg -i /tmp/print...
Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 12
...not be included in the standard package. Check your Software and Documentation CD or the Lexmark Web site to determine if there are any software plugins available. For more information, see "Plugin Manager utility (software updates)" on page 31.
Installing on Sun Solaris x86
1 Read "Before installing the printer drivers" on page 8. 2 Set the NONABI_SCRIPTS environment variable to TRUE. 3 Make sure...
Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 13
...included in the standard package. Check your Software and Documentation CD or the Lexmark Web site to determine if there are any software plugins available. For more information, see "Plugin Manager utility (software updates)" on page 31.
Finding space to install the printer drivers package
Some operating systems require you to install printer drivers in a particular directory. If the file system...
Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 14
...remove all of the printer drivers packages, you may need to remove some directories manually. To see if any directories remain after removing all the packages, check the directory where you installed the printer drivers. By default, the printer drivers are installed in either of the following locations:
• Solaris
/opt/lexmark/unix_prt_drivers /var/spool/lexmark/unix_prt_drivers
• HP-UX...
Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 31
... can download the latest device support from http://downloads.lexmark.com.
Installing plugins from the printer driver
1 Click File ΠSoftware Update. 2 Select Install. 3 Select a plugin from the directory.
A confirmation dialog appears. It contains more specific information about the plugin you selected, and gives you the option to proceed with the installation.
4 Follow the instructions on...
Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 39
... IP address, netmask, and gateway to make sure they are set up correctly for
your environment.
• Make sure bridges and routers are functioning properly.
My printer model is not listed
• Make sure you have the latest version of the application. • If you have the latest version, check the Software and Documentation CD or the Lexmark...
Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 44
...Ring or Ethernet cable.
The external print server allows network connectivity of a parallel or serial printer.
Software that resides in the print server; also called microcode.
The version of the firmware.
The connection device between the LAN and other equipment, such as computers.
Name used to identify a network printer or computer.
A card installed inside a printer to connect the printer to the...
Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 45
... receiving port.
See Packet Internet Groper.
The System V software package add utility.
The System V software package list utility.
The System V software package removal utility.
The physical opening on the computer or external print server into which the printer cable connects.
A function of the printer driver that allows you to store a job in the buffer of the printer and print from the control...
Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 46
... program that removes virtual devices.
The system administration utility on HP-UX.
A command line program that sends data to a TCP/IP network printer.
A command line program that sends data to a printer connected to a parallel port.
A command line program that sends data to a printer connected to a serial port.
A command line program that sends data to a printer connected to a USB port.
See System...
Print Drivers for UNIX and LINUX Systems - Page 48
... command line 24 from the printer driver 25 multiple copies 26 multiple-pages on one sheet 26 Print and Hold 28 specifying orientation 27 test page 25 text files 27
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removing remaining directories 14
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Setup Administrative Group 15 Asian Drivers 16 CUPS 16 Desktop Integration 16 Paper Size 15 Web Browser 15
software updates installing 31 removing 31 using...
Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 63
Troubleshooting
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Using Hex Trace mode
Hex Trace mode prints the control codes that are sent to the printer. Use this mode to help diagnose software/driver problems.
1 Make sure the paper is loaded and the ribbon cartridge is installed. 2 Press and hold Start/Stop for five seconds. 3 Press and hold Tractor, and then press Start/Stop...
Lexmark Forms Printer 2500+ Series User's Guide - Page 69
... of the following:
• Make sure the printer cable is properly shielded and correctly connected at both ends. • Select the correct driver.
- If you are using Windows, use the Windows Forms Printer 2500 Series driver available from the Lexmark Web
site at www.lexmark.com.
- If you are using DOS, follow the instructions that came with your DOS application.
Printing...