Lexmark 2490 · Continuous computer forms
Lexmark 2490 Paper
Multi-part carbonless continuous (fanfold) computer forms for the Lexmark 2490 — a narrow-carriage (80-column) impact printer. It prints through a ribbon onto carbonless forms, so it uses continuous forms + a ribbon, not thermal paper.
9½" fanfoldImpact · not thermalMulti-part carbonlessRated up to 4-part
9½" × 11" 4-Part Most plies we stock
Full-page 4-part carbonless — the most plies we stock · 900/carton
Price shown is per carton.
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Copy capability: this is a clean match. The Lexmark 2490 is rated for up to 4-part forms, and our 4-part carbonless covers that fully — no compromise on copies.
Same-day shippingMulti-part carbonless fanfoldNarrow & wide carriageReal human support · 1-877-971-1010
Impact, not thermal
The right forms for the Lexmark 2490
Continuous forms + a ribbon — not thermal.The Lexmark 2490 is an impact printer: it strikes an ink ribbon against multi-part carbonless forms to make copies. It needs continuous (fanfold) computer forms and a ribbon — thermal paper has no ink and prints blank. Pin-feed (½" sprocket) tractor holes are standard on every form here.
You'll also need the ribbon.As an impact printer, the Lexmark 2490 prints through a ribbon as well as forms. We stock the forms here; for the matching Lexmark ribbon, call 1-877-971-1010 and we'll point you to it.
Specifications
Lexmark 2490 forms specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Media type | Multi-part carbonless continuous (fanfold) — impact, not thermal |
| Form width | 9½" fanfold |
| Copies — Lexmark 2490 rating | Up to 4-part (OEM-rated) |
| Copies — we stock | Up to 4-part carbonless (covers this printer) |
| Feed | Pin-feed / sprocket (½" tractor) — standard |
| Also needs | Lexmark ribbon (impact printer) |
| Pack | By the carton |
Also fits
Other narrow-carriage printers that take these forms
These narrow-carriage impact printers use the same 9½" fanfold continuous forms. Not sure it's your machine? Call 1-877-971-1010 and we'll confirm.
Lexmark 2490 paper FAQ
Questions about Lexmark 2490 forms
What paper does the Lexmark 2490 use? −
The Lexmark 2490 uses 9½" fanfold multi-part carbonless continuous (fanfold) forms. It prints through a ribbon onto the forms, so it is an impact printer — it needs continuous forms and a ribbon, not thermal paper.
How many parts (copies) can the Lexmark 2490 print? +
The Lexmark 2490 is OEM-rated for up to 4-part forms. Our 4-part carbonless covers that fully.
Is this thermal paper? +
No. The Lexmark 2490 is an impact (dot-matrix / line-matrix) printer and uses carbonless continuous forms printed through a ribbon. Thermal paper has no ink and will print blank.
What's the difference between 9½" × 11" and 9½" × 5½"? +
Both are 9½" wide; the 11" is a full-page form and the 5½" is a half-page form. Pick the length your job or software expects — both feed the same way.
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Keep the Lexmark 2490 running with the right forms.
Same-day dispatch on in-stock cartons. Bulk pricing available.