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... user documentation, to a professional service person. This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your hands out from underneath ...some parts may not always be obvious. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and ...
... user documentation, to a professional service person. This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your hands out from underneath ...some parts may not always be obvious. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. 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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... 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. You can find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for using the printer. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. If you how to find...
... 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. You can find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for using the printer. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. If you how to find...
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..., or Help Help Topics. Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. Finding information about the printer 8 Help Description Where to find The Help gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your printer 1 Click Start Programs or ...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 your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help:...
..., or Help Help Topics. Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. Finding information about the printer 8 Help Description Where to find The Help gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your printer 1 Click Start Programs or ...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 your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help:...
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..., and then select the Customer Support link. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the Statement of country or region. original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 From the Statement of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty...
..., and then select the Customer Support link. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the Statement of country or region. original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 From the Statement of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty...
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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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... 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 one shown. 4 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in certain geographies only). Setting up printer hardware and software, and information on setting up the printer 11 Note: Your power cord may not be found on the installation software ...
... 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 one shown. 4 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in certain geographies only). Setting up printer hardware and software, and information on setting up the printer 11 Note: Your power cord may not be found on the installation software ...
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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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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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... to be replaced. 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 page 70. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the...
... to be replaced. 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 page 70. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the...
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... 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. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you want to an e-mail message. Fax Send a photo or...
... 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. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you want to an e-mail message. Fax Send a photo or...
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... and troubleshooting. Slideshow Poster View 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 : • Dialing and... Greeting Cards Details Browse, print, or share your photos in various sizes. Print your photos. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Download photos from your photos as a multiple-page poster.
... and troubleshooting. Slideshow Poster View 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 : • Dialing and... Greeting Cards Details Browse, print, or share your photos in various sizes. Print your photos. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Download photos from your photos as a multiple-page poster.
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... You can • View the status 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. Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as well as photos, envelopes...
... You can • View the status 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. Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as well as photos, envelopes...
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...network printing settings. • Share information with us regarding how you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function ...when the printer is connected to five custom settings. For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on both sides of the...
...network printing settings. • Share information with us regarding how you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function ...when the printer is connected to five custom settings. For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on both sides of the...
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.... • 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... the printed page: portrait or landscape. • Select the layout you create printer-friendly versions of the paper, and select a duplexing preference. Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you browse the Web using Microsoft...
.... • 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... the printed page: portrait or landscape. • Select the layout you create printer-friendly versions of the paper, and select a duplexing preference. Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you browse the Web using Microsoft...
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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). Print only the 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). Print only the photos...
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... you. (If 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... printable side, see the instructions that came with it to dry 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...
... you. (If 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... printable side, see the instructions that came with it to dry 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...
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...exposed flap adhesive. - Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. Partial sheets (with inkjet printers. • The envelopes are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelopes. ...dry to avoid ink smudging. 25 sheets of labels 25 transparencies • The print side of the labels faces you and down toward the printer. • The transparencies are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the ...
...exposed flap adhesive. - Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. Partial sheets (with inkjet printers. • The envelopes are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelopes. ...dry to avoid ink smudging. 25 sheets of labels 25 transparencies • The print side of the labels faces you and down toward the printer. • The transparencies are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the ...