Set Tear Off Positions

Lexmark 4227 | Lexmark 248x | Lexmark 238x

Lexmark 4227

First remove any pages that have been printed.

1. Remove any forms that have been printed.
2. Press the Unload button. The panel should now say Press Start. If not, remove all paper and clip an unused roll of continuous forms into the tractor.
3. Press Start/Stop.
4. When the panel is displaying Ready, press Start/Stop again.
5. Using the Micro Up and Micro Down buttons, position the top edge of the first form to be even with the sharp edge of the grey dust cover.
6. Press the Start/Stop button again to save the new tear-off position.
   
   
   NOTE:
   Form length and top-of-form can also affect the tear-off position.
   
   * For information on setting form length, see this document.
   * For information on setting top-of-form on the printer, see this document .
   
   If the problem continues, check the form length or paper size settings in the application or print queue. Each press of the Micro button equals one 72nd of an inch on the 4227 printers.

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Lexmark 248x

Setting tear off position on a 2480/2481 Lexmark Printer

Before starting you must verify that the Top of Form is set. If the top of form isn't setup correctly the tear off position can't be set.

1. Press Start/Stop to take the printer offline.
   • The ready light will goes out.
   • If the light doesn't go out it may be locked. Contact IBS for unlocking instructions.
2. Press and hold Tear Off until the printer beeps.
3. Open the operator panel cover.
4. Press Micro Up or Micro Down to move the paper to the correct position on the tear off bar.
5. Close the operator panel.
   • The printer beeps twice.
   • The paper will then roll backward, then go to the new Tear Off position.
6. The Ready light is On.
7. Press Start/Stop.

Lexmark 238x

Set Auto Tear-Off on a 238x Printer

Instructions

1. Press Alt + Tear Off
2. Press Micro Up/Down to move the paper
3. Press Start/Stop

   The printer sounds 2 beeps. The paper rolls backwards, then goes to the new tear-off position.

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