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Refurbished Lexmark Forms 2581n+ Mono DOT Matrix Printer

Your Price: $936.36
> Refurbished, Lexmark #11C2956
> Mono, DOT Matrix Printer
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Product Specifications & Hardware Details

  • Brand: Lexmark
  • MPN: 11C2956
  • Model: Forms 2581n+
  • Type: 9-Pin Dot Matrix Forms Printer with Network Connectivity (Wide Carriage)
  • Standard Functions: Network Monochrome Wide Impact Printing, High-Speed Multipart Forms Support, Ribbon Character Lifespan Tracking.
  • Optional Functions: Dual-Tractor Loading configurations, Automatic Wide Sheet Feeding.
  • What's Included in the Box: Lexmark Forms 2581n+ Base Unit, Integrated Internal 10/100BaseTX Ethernet Port, Front Tractor Feeder, Standard Yield Wide Re-Inking Ribbon, Operator Panel Overlays, Setup Guides, and Power Cable.
  • Required Items (Sold Separately): RJ-45 Ethernet network connection cables, standard USB, or Centronics parallel interface cables.

Technical Specifications

Technical Attribute Lexmark Forms 2581n+ Value
Print Speed (Fast Draft) Up to 618 characters per second (cps) at 12 cpi
Print Resolution 240 x 144 dots per inch (dpi)
Multipart Forms Handling Prints up to 1+5 parts (Up to 0.020 inches or 0.51 mm thickness)
Maximum Print Line 13.6 inches
Mean Time Between Failures MTBF of 12,500 Power-On Hours (POH) at 25% duty cycle
Standard Ports Internal Ethernet 10/100BaseTX (RJ-45), USB (4-pin Type B), Centronics IEEE 1284 Bidirectional Parallel (36-pin)
Dimensions (H x W x D) 7.7 inches x 25.2 inches x 11.4 inches

Available Options & Consumables

We stock a full range of official accessories and replacement supplies for the Lexmark Forms 2581n+. You can add these to your order directly from the accessories tab below:

  • Ribbon Supplies: Lexmark 3070167 Standard Yield Ribbon (4 million characters) or 3070170 High Yield Re-Inking Ribbon (8 million characters)
  • Paper Handling: Lexmark Wide Tractor 2 Option (Allows two types of continuous forms simultaneously) or Automatic Sheet Feeder (Wide)
  • Interface Options: Internal RS-232C Serial Interface Connection Card

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does the "n" designation represent on the Lexmark Forms 2581n+ configuration?
    The "n" indicates that the printer is network-ready straight out of the box. This configuration features a factory-integrated internal 10/100 Ethernet print server right on the motherboard for native shared office routing over LAN setups.
  • What structural difference does the Forms 2581n+ offer compared to the 2580n+ model?
    The 2581n+ features a wide carriage frame. This architecture expands the maximum printable line field out to 13.6 inches and supports tractor-fed forms up to a total page width of 16 in. compared to the tighter 10 in. media handling restrictions on narrow carriage versions.
  • What print languages and text styles are integrated natively?
    The printer system arrives pre-loaded with standard hardware emulations for Personal Printer Data Stream (PPDS), Okidata MICROLINE Emulation, and Epson Emulation protocols.
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