User's Guide
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... software. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. Finding information about the printer 7 The Setup Solutions booklet tells you did not receive a Getting Started 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. If you how to solve printer setup problems. Note: These documents do not ship with all printers. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark...
... software. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. Finding information about the printer 7 The Setup Solutions booklet tells you did not receive a Getting Started 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. If you how to solve printer setup problems. Note: These documents do not ship with all printers. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark...
User's Guide
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... installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 2500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with printing, copying, scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Note: If necessary, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D is included on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Finding information about the printer 8 Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center...
... installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 2500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with printing, copying, scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Note: If necessary, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D is included on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Finding information about the printer 8 Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center...
User's Guide
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...). Setting up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that shipped with the printer. Note: A USB cable may or may look different from the one shown. 4 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up the printer 11 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...
...). Setting up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that shipped with the printer. Note: A USB cable may or may look different from the one shown. 4 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up the printer 11 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...
User's Guide
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...are printing. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to use one of an active Web page. Learning about the software 15 Using the printer software Use this software The Lexmark Imaging Studio The Solution Center Print Properties The Toolbar To Preview, scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If 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...
...are printing. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to use one of an active Web page. Learning about the software 15 Using the printer software Use this software The Lexmark Imaging Studio The Solution Center Print Properties The Toolbar To Preview, scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If 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...
User's Guide
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...For Windows 2000 users, make sure you are supported: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Mac OS X. Troubleshooting • "Setup troubleshooting" on page 58 • "Print troubleshooting" on page 60 • "Copy troubleshooting" on page 63 • "Scan troubleshooting" on page 64 • "Fax troubleshooting" on page 66 • "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 68 • "Error messages" on page 71 • "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 72 Setup troubleshooting • "Power button is not lit" on page 58 • "Software does not install" on page 58...
...For Windows 2000 users, make sure you are supported: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Mac OS X. Troubleshooting • "Setup troubleshooting" on page 58 • "Print troubleshooting" on page 60 • "Copy troubleshooting" on page 63 • "Scan troubleshooting" on page 64 • "Fax troubleshooting" on page 66 • "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 68 • "Error messages" on page 71 • "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 72 Setup troubleshooting • "Power button is not lit" on page 58 • "Software does not install" on page 58...
User's Guide
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...; Control Panel Printers and Faxes. • In Windows 2000 or Windows Vista: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the page" on page 62 Troubleshooting 60 a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer model. f Select the file you want to check for drivers or downloads. b Click the links for the latest software. d Select your country or region. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Print troubleshooting...
...; Control Panel Printers and Faxes. • In Windows 2000 or Windows Vista: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the page" on page 62 Troubleshooting 60 a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer model. f Select the file you want to check for drivers or downloads. b Click the links for the latest software. d Select your country or region. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Print troubleshooting...
User's Guide
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... Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is a heavier weight or bright white. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 54. If print quality has not improved, continue to improve print quality Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines...
... Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is a heavier weight or bright white. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 54. If print quality has not improved, continue to improve print quality Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines...
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.... Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer. • Load paper with the paper.) See "Loading various paper types" on page 21 for information about: • Maximum loading amounts per paper type • Specific loading instructions for sender Check ink • Check that came with the print side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. The paper automatically ejects from the printer. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if...
.... Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer. • Load paper with the paper.) See "Loading various paper types" on page 21 for information about: • Maximum loading amounts per paper type • Specific loading instructions for sender Check ink • Check that came with the print side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. The paper automatically ejects from the printer. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if...
User's Guide
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... "Changing print cartridges" on page 50. Troubleshooting 71 To order supplies, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on The color print cartridge needs to be replaced immediately. Error messages These messages appear on your computer screen to replace the black (or photo) print cartridge in this guide. You can also see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on your computer screen. The black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced soon. replacement required If available, click the Continue button on...
... "Changing print cartridges" on page 50. Troubleshooting 71 To order supplies, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on The color print cartridge needs to be replaced immediately. Error messages These messages appear on your computer screen to replace the black (or photo) print cartridge in this guide. You can also see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on your computer screen. The black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced soon. replacement required If available, click the Continue button on...
User's Guide
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... guide. Black and Color New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software. replacement required Note: A variable amount of your computer screen to replace the color print cartridge in this guide. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 56 in the color print cartridge. Troubleshooting 72 cartridge The print job...
... guide. Black and Color New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software. replacement required Note: A variable amount of your computer screen to replace the color print cartridge in this guide. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 56 in the color print cartridge. Troubleshooting 72 cartridge The print job...
User's Guide
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parts control panel 12 paper exit tray 12 paper guide 12 paper support 12 power supply port 13 print cartridge carrier 13 scanner glass 12 scanner support 13 scanner unit 13 top cover 12 USB port 13 Phone Book (computer), using 47 photo cards, loading 23 Photo Greeting Cards button 15 Photo Library printing photos 33 scanning a photo 41 Photo Packages 34 Photo Packages button 15 photo paper, loading 21 photos copying 39 copying 4x6 photos 37 loading on the scanner glass 24 printing all photos from a media device using the computer 33 printing from a Web page 27 printing from the Photo Library ...
parts control panel 12 paper exit tray 12 paper guide 12 paper support 12 power supply port 13 print cartridge carrier 13 scanner glass 12 scanner support 13 scanner unit 13 top cover 12 USB port 13 Phone Book (computer), using 47 photo cards, loading 23 Photo Greeting Cards button 15 Photo Library printing photos 33 scanning a photo 41 Photo Packages 34 Photo Packages button 15 photo paper, loading 21 photos copying 39 copying 4x6 photos 37 loading on the scanner glass 24 printing all photos from a media device using the computer 33 printing from a Web page 27 printing from the Photo Library ...
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... scanning multiple photos at one time using computer 42 multiple photos using the computer 42 saving scanned image 40 using the control panel 40 scanning a document 41 scanning takes too long or freezes the computer 65 setup troubleshooting page does not print 59 power button is not lit 58 software does not install 58 slideshow creating and viewing 35 software Lexmark Imaging Studio 15 Print Properties 18 removing and reinstalling 72 Solution Center 17 Toolbar 19 using 15 software does not install 58 software settings, printer resetting to defaults...
... scanning multiple photos at one time using computer 42 multiple photos using the computer 42 saving scanned image 40 using the control panel 40 scanning a document 41 scanning takes too long or freezes the computer 65 setup troubleshooting page does not print 59 power button is not lit 58 software does not install 58 slideshow creating and viewing 35 software Lexmark Imaging Studio 15 Print Properties 18 removing and reinstalling 72 Solution Center 17 Toolbar 19 using 15 software does not install 58 software settings, printer resetting to defaults...
Getting Started
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... desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to solve printer setup problems. Note: These documents do not ship with all printers. If you instructions for using the printer. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The Setup Solutions booklet tells you how to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up...
... desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to solve printer setup problems. Note: These documents do not ship with all printers. If you instructions for using the printer. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The Setup Solutions booklet tells you how to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up...
Getting Started
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...jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: An icon of your CD-ROM drive. • Connecting the printer to a network (if supported by your printer) 2 Click View User's Guide (including Setup Troubleshooting). • Troubleshooting problems with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 2500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with photos...
...jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: An icon of your CD-ROM drive. • Connecting the printer to a network (if supported by your printer) 2 Click View User's Guide (including Setup Troubleshooting). • Troubleshooting problems with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 2500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with photos...
Getting Started
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... the printer. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of the User's Guide can be included. Note: Your power cord may not be found on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that shipped with the printer. Note: A USB cable...
... the printer. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of the User's Guide can be included. Note: Your power cord may not be found on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that shipped with the printer. Note: A USB cable...
Getting Started
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Learning about the printer 11 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 11 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.
Getting Started
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..., scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for 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. E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. Select the best print settings for the task you are printing. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems...
..., scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for 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. E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. Select the best print settings for the task you are printing. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems...
Getting Started
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... computer screen. e Select your printer model. d Select your operating system. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 45 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 45 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. b Click the links for the latest software. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges...
... computer screen. e Select your printer model. d Select your operating system. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 45 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 45 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. b Click the links for the latest software. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges...
Getting Started
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... install new print cartridges if necessary. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Check ink Review steps to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • "Partial document or photo prints" on page 47 • "Photo smudges" on page 47 Improving print quality Check paper • Use the appropriate paper for best results use Lexmark...
... install new print cartridges if necessary. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Check ink Review steps to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • "Partial document or photo prints" on page 47 • "Photo smudges" on page 47 Improving print quality Check paper • Use the appropriate paper for best results use Lexmark...
Getting Started
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...printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the color print cartridge with a new cartridge. Follow these steps to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is available only at the beginning of a print job.) Note: A variable amount of ink remains in this guide. Troubleshooting 54 You can also see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 35 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 35. 3 Print again. replacement required If available, click the Continue button on your computer screen to replace the black (or photo) print cartridge...
...printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the color print cartridge with a new cartridge. Follow these steps to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is available only at the beginning of a print job.) Note: A variable amount of ink remains in this guide. Troubleshooting 54 You can also see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 35 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 35. 3 Print again. replacement required If available, click the Continue button on your computer screen to replace the black (or photo) print cartridge...