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... quality ...52 Aligning the print cartridges ...52 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...53 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...54 Preserving the print cartridges...55 Cleaning 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...
... quality ...52 Aligning the print cartridges ...52 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...53 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...54 Preserving the print cartridges...55 Cleaning 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...
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Note: The complete version of the User's Guide can be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to be found on the installation software CD that serves as a guide (available in certain .... Note: Your power cord may not be included. 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 the back of the printer.
Note: The complete version of the User's Guide can be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to be found on the installation software CD that serves as a guide (available in certain .... Note: Your power cord may not be included. 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 the back of the printer.
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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 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.
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... on the control panel" on page 70. Learning about the printer 14 Check The light The light To Determine if the color print cartridge needs to 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 or...
... on the control panel" on page 70. Learning about the printer 14 Check The light The light To Determine if the color print cartridge needs to 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 or...
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... troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Studio icon. 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Imaging Studio. Learning about...see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. ...
... troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Studio icon. 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Imaging Studio. Learning about...see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. ...
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... settings and troubleshooting. 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 : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed...
... settings and troubleshooting. 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 : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed...
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...) How To Troubleshooting You can • View the status of the printer is Busy Printing. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to contact us by telephone or on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information....with the Maintenance tab 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.
...) How To Troubleshooting You can • View the status of the printer is Busy Printing. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to contact us by telephone or on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information....with the Maintenance tab 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.
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...the printer 50 Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. 1 2 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch... or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridges. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless...
...the printer 50 Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. 1 2 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch... or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridges. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless...
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Maintaining the printer 51 2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Close the lids. 5 Lift the scanner unit, gently push the scanner support towards the cartridge carriers, and carefully lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed. 6 Load paper. Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier.
Maintaining the printer 51 2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Close the lids. 5 Lift the scanner unit, gently push the scanner support towards the cartridge carriers, and carefully lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed. 6 Load paper. Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier.
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... must be closed to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. 7 Press and hold for the document. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other high quality images, for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still... not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. Aligning the print cartridges 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance...
... must be closed to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. 7 Press and hold for the document. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other high quality images, for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still... not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. Aligning the print cartridges 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance...
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...6 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up to fix horizontal streaks. 4 Click Print. 4 Click Print. If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your computer screen. 8 Click Close. 9 Click Exit. After a few seconds, an Alignment Success dialog appears on the ... in the lower right corner, and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. The alignment page prints. 5 Open the top cover of the printer. 6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on your document again. Cleaning...
...6 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up to fix horizontal streaks. 4 Click Print. 4 Click Print. If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your computer screen. 8 Click Close. 9 Click Exit. After a few seconds, an Alignment Success dialog appears on the ... in the lower right corner, and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. The alignment page prints. 5 Open the top cover of the printer. 6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on your document again. Cleaning...
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... and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 3 Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. 4 ... in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. Maintaining the printer 54 For more information, see "Cleaning the...
... and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 3 Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. 4 ... in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. Maintaining the printer 54 For more information, see "Cleaning the...
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...own storage unit when not in use. Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 2500 series models (except 2580) Item Black cartridge Black cartridge2 High yield black cartridge Color cartridge Color cartridge2 Part number 28A 28 34 29A 29 Average cartridge standard page yield is dry before placing the document ... a clean, lint-free cloth with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 2580 models Item Color cartridge Part number 2 Black cartridge 3 Maintaining the printer 55 The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time. • Keep...
...own storage unit when not in use. Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 2500 series models (except 2580) Item Black cartridge Black cartridge2 High yield black cartridge Color cartridge Color cartridge2 Part number 28A 28 34 29A 29 Average cartridge standard page yield is dry before placing the document ... a clean, lint-free cloth with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 2580 models Item Color cartridge Part number 2 Black cartridge 3 Maintaining the printer 55 The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time. • Keep...
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... results when printing photos or other supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. To order a USB cable (part number 1021294) go to perform together for superior print quality. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to www...
... results when printing photos or other supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. To order a USB cable (part number 1021294) go to perform together for superior print quality. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to www...
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... computer screen. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Maintaining the printer 57 Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. To prevent the message from appearing again for recycling...
... computer screen. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Maintaining the printer 57 Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. To prevent the message from appearing again for recycling...
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...• "Improving print quality" on page 61 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to turn the printer on hold or paused. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer model. b Click ...the links for the latest software. on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP Home...
...• "Improving print quality" on page 61 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to turn the printer on hold or paused. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer model. b Click ...the links for the latest software. on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP Home...
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... print quality" on page 56. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 63 Improving print quality Check paper • Use the appropriate paper for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is slow" on page 62 ... necessary. Check print cartridges If the document still does not have the print quality you are printing photos or other supplies" on page 52. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in...
... print quality" on page 56. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 63 Improving print quality Check paper • Use the appropriate paper for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is slow" on page 62 ... necessary. Check print cartridges If the document still does not have the print quality you are printing photos or other supplies" on page 52. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in...
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... Check the control If one of the document or image. panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Check document placement Make sure the document or photo is dirty, gently wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. a magazine...
... Check the control If one of the document or image. panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Check document placement Make sure the document or photo is dirty, gently wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. a magazine...
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... Load the original document facedown in the computer. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Cartridges may have tape on them 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been stored in the lower right corner of the scanner glass. ... a test call to the telephone number to which you want to send a fax to make sure that have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Check for paper jams Check for and clear any faxes that it is working correctly. • If the telephone line is being used by another...
... Load the original document facedown in the computer. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Cartridges may have tape on them 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been stored in the lower right corner of the scanner glass. ... a test call to the telephone number to which you want to send a fax to make sure that have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Check for paper jams Check for and clear any faxes that it is working correctly. • If the telephone line is being used by another...
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... instructions that came with the quality of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. To automatically eject the paper: 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper...
... instructions that came with the quality of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. To automatically eject the paper: 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper...