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... All features and functions are operating system-dependent. This product is not responsible for the use of specific Lexmark components. Lexmark is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and...
... All features and functions are operating system-dependent. This product is not responsible for the use of specific Lexmark components. Lexmark is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and...
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Contents Finding information about the printer 7 Setting up the printer 11 Checking the box contents...11 Learning about the printer 12 Understanding the parts of the printer...12 Using the control panel buttons...14 Learning about the software 15 Using the printer software...15 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...15 Using the Solution Center...17 Using Print...
Contents Finding information about the printer 7 Setting up the printer 11 Checking the box contents...11 Learning about the printer 12 Understanding the parts of the printer...12 Using the control panel buttons...14 Learning about the software 15 Using the printer software...15 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...15 Using the Solution Center...17 Using Print...
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...Customizing settings using the Fax Solution Software ...48 Setting the number of rings before receiving a fax automatically 49 Maintaining the printer 50 Changing print cartridges...50 Removing a used print cartridge ...50 Installing print cartridges...50 Achieving better print quality...52 Improving ...the scanner glass...55 Ordering print cartridges...55 Ordering paper and other supplies...56 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...56 Refilling a print cartridge...57 Recycling Lexmark products...57 Troubleshooting 58 Setup troubleshooting...58 Power button is not lit ...58 Software does not...
...Customizing settings using the Fax Solution Software ...48 Setting the number of rings before receiving a fax automatically 49 Maintaining the printer 50 Changing print cartridges...50 Removing a used print cartridge ...50 Installing print cartridges...50 Achieving better print quality...52 Improving ...the scanner glass...55 Ordering print cartridges...55 Ordering paper and other supplies...56 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...56 Refilling a print cartridge...57 Recycling Lexmark products...57 Troubleshooting 58 Setup troubleshooting...58 Power button is not lit ...58 Software does not...
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...66 Fax troubleshooting...66 Cannot send or receive a fax...66 Can send but not receive faxes...67 Can receive but not send faxes...67 Printer receives a blank fax...67 Received fax has poor print quality...68 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...68 Paper jams...68 Paper or specialty media misfeeds......68 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 69 Banner paper jams ...69 Blinking lights on the control panel...70 Error messages...71 ...
...66 Fax troubleshooting...66 Cannot send or receive a fax...66 Can send but not receive faxes...67 Can receive but not send faxes...67 Printer receives a blank fax...67 Received fax has poor print quality...68 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...68 Paper jams...68 Paper or specialty media misfeeds......68 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 69 Banner paper jams ...69 Blinking lights on the control panel...70 Error messages...71 ...
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...for setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Finding information about the printer 7 You can find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software. If you... booklet or a Setup Solutions booklet, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to solve printer setup problems. Note: These documents do not ship with all...
...for setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Finding information about the printer 7 You can find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software. If you... booklet or a Setup Solutions booklet, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to solve printer setup problems. Note: These documents do not ship with all...
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... as: will be installed. • Using the software (on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your printer 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs connects to a computer. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: An icon of the User's ...you instructions for using the software, if While in any Lexmark software program, click Help, your printer connects to a computer. User's Guide Description Where to find The User's Guide gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your CD. Note: If ...
... as: will be installed. • Using the software (on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your printer 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs connects to a computer. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: An icon of the User's ...you instructions for using the software, if While in any Lexmark software program, click Help, your printer connects to a computer. User's Guide Description Where to find The User's Guide gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your CD. Note: If ...
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...in some instances. 1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT. 2 Click Technical Support. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. this printer will be available in printer, or set forth at • US: 1-800-332-4120 Monday-Friday (8:00 ... warranty statement that shipped with your printer. Note: For additional information about the printer 9 Mail Support. E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. period of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page...
...in some instances. 1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT. 2 Click Technical Support. 3 Select your printer family. 4 Select your printer. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. this printer will be available in printer, or set forth at • US: 1-800-332-4120 Monday-Friday (8:00 ... warranty statement that shipped with your printer. Note: For additional information about the printer 9 Mail Support. E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. period of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page...
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Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Finding information about the printer 10
Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Finding information about the printer 10
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... print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that shipped with the printer. Note: The complete version of the printer. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to the power supply port located at the back of...
... print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that shipped with the printer. Note: The complete version of the printer. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to the power supply port located at the back of...
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Learning about the printer 12 For more information, see "Using the control panel buttons" on page 14. 3 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 4 Top cover Access the scanner glass. 5 Paper feed guard Prevent small objects from falling inside. 6 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 7 Scanner glass Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 5 6 4 1 7 3 2 Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Control panel Operate the printer.
Learning about the printer 12 For more information, see "Using the control panel buttons" on page 14. 3 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 4 Top cover Access the scanner glass. 5 Paper feed guard Prevent small objects from falling inside. 6 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 7 Scanner glass Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 5 6 4 1 7 3 2 Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Control panel Operate the printer.
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1 2 3 5 4 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Scanner support Hold up the scanner unit. 3 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 4 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 5 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. Learning about the printer 13
1 2 3 5 4 Use the To 1 Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. 2 Scanner support Hold up the scanner unit. 3 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 4 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 5 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. Learning about the printer 13
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... Using the control panel buttons Press 1 2 3 To Load or eject paper. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Reset the printer. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on or off. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Clear error ... the computer. 4 Start a 4 x 6 color photo copy. 5 Start a color copy of a document or photo. 6 Start a black-and-white copy of a document or photo. 7 • Turn the printer on page 70.
... Using the control panel buttons Press 1 2 3 To Load or eject paper. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Reset the printer. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on or off. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Clear error ... the computer. 4 Start a 4 x 6 color photo copy. 5 Start a color copy of a document or photo. 6 Start a black-and-white copy of a document or photo. 7 • Turn the printer on page 70.
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...the document you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to use one of an active Web page. Select the ...edit, or share your photo or document. • Copy a photo or document. • Reprint or enlarge your photo. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you want to complete. Learning about the software 15 Using the...
...the document you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to use one of an active Web page. Select the ...edit, or share your photo or document. • Copy a photo or document. • Reprint or enlarge your photo. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you want to complete. Learning about the software 15 Using the...
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... photos as a multiple-page poster. Download photos from your photos. From the bottom left corner of the Welcome screen, Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for : •...16 Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Click To View/Print Photo Library Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Details Browse, print, or share your photos.
... photos as a multiple-page poster. Download photos from your photos. From the bottom left corner of the Welcome screen, Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for : •...16 Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Click To View/Print Photo Library Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Details Browse, print, or share your photos.
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... open the Solution Center, use one of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. To open . Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as well...
... open the Solution Center, use one of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. To open . Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as well...
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... of the screen. You can change the settings in the lower right corner of project you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. You can open Print Properties from almost any program: 1 With a document open the tab dialog from the menu, and ...Note: For more information on the dialog. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to a computer. Using the Save Settings menu From the "Save Settings" menu, you use .
... of the screen. You can change the settings in the lower right corner of project you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. You can open Print Properties from almost any program: 1 With a document open the tab dialog from the menu, and ...Note: For more information on the dialog. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to a computer. Using the Save Settings menu From the "Save Settings" menu, you use .
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...Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a Quality/Speed setting. • Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated or normal. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. • Choose to have the last...options. • Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different setting for printing photos. • Access links to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar. Learning about these settings, right-click a setting on ...
...Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a Quality/Speed setting. • Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated or normal. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. • Choose to have the last...options. • Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different setting for printing photos. • Access links to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar. Learning about these settings, right-click a setting on ...
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... or images valid for printing appears next to defaults Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 2500 Series icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click the Save Settings menu. 5 From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults). Learning about the... or images on a Web page. Note: Factory default settings cannot be deleted. Click Quick To Print an entire Web page in black and white. Resetting printer software settings to Photos.
... or images valid for printing appears next to defaults Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 2500 Series icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click the Save Settings menu. 5 From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults). Learning about the... or images on a Web page. Note: Factory default settings cannot be deleted. Click Quick To Print an entire Web page in black and white. Resetting printer software settings to Photos.
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... the edges of the paper. Loading various paper types Load up to Make sure 100 sheets of plain paper • The paper is designed for inkjet printers. • If you are using photo, glossy, or heavyweight matte paper, you load it with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you...not buckle when you adjust the paper guides. Loading paper and original documents Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use paper designed for use with inkjet printers. • The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. 25 sheets...
... the edges of the paper. Loading various paper types Load up to Make sure 100 sheets of plain paper • The paper is designed for inkjet printers. • If you are using photo, glossy, or heavyweight matte paper, you load it with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you...not buckle when you adjust the paper guides. Loading paper and original documents Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use paper designed for use with inkjet printers. • The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. 25 sheets...
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...metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. Loading paper and original documents 22 Remove each strip faces away from you and down toward the printer. • The transparencies are not recommended. • Transparencies require more drying time. Load up to 10 envelopes Make sure • The print...side of the envelopes faces you. • The stamp location is in the upper left corner. • The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet printers. • The envelopes are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the labels....
...metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. Loading paper and original documents 22 Remove each strip faces away from you and down toward the printer. • The transparencies are not recommended. • Transparencies require more drying time. Load up to 10 envelopes Make sure • The print...side of the envelopes faces you. • The stamp location is in the upper left corner. • The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet printers. • The envelopes are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the labels....