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...When closing the scanner unit, make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other than those described in the user documentation, to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the ...Mac Help installed with the printer software. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use of some parts may...
...When closing the scanner unit, make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other than those described in the user documentation, to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the ...Mac Help installed with the printer software. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use of some parts may...
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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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... or on the hardware and software. The Setup Solutions booklet tells you how to find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. If you instructions for setting up hardware and software (on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting up You can... Started booklet gives 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. Finding information about the...
... or on the hardware and software. The Setup Solutions booklet tells you how to find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. If you instructions for setting up hardware and software (on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting up You can... Started booklet gives 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. Finding information about the...
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... instructions: • Making copies (if supported by your printer) 1 Insert the CD. • Faxing (if supported by your printer) • Maintaining the printer • Connecting the printer to a network (if supported by your printer connects to a computer. Finding information about the printer 8 Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. It installs with the other information such as: will be...
... instructions: • Making copies (if supported by your printer) 1 Insert the CD. • Faxing (if supported by your printer) • Maintaining the printer • Connecting the printer to a network (if supported by your printer connects to a computer. Finding information about the printer 8 Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. It installs with the other information such as: will be...
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...and support hours vary by country or region, and may change without notice. E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. E-mail support varies by country or region. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (US) Where to find (rest of world) Limited ...Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (North America) Where to view the warranty. See the printed furnishes a limited warranty ...
...and support hours vary by country or region, and may change without notice. E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. E-mail support varies by country or region. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (US) Where to find (rest of world) Limited ...Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (North America) Where to view the warranty. See the printed furnishes a 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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... 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 setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that shipped with the printer. Note: Your power cord may not be found on the installation software CD that serves...
... 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 setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that shipped with the printer. Note: Your power cord may not be found on the installation software CD that serves...
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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. Learning about the printer 12
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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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.... For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. Check The light The light To Determine if the color print cartridge needs to be replaced. Determine if the black (or photo) 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. Using the control panel buttons Press 1 2 3 To Load or eject paper. •...
.... For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. Check The light The light To Determine if the color print cartridge needs to be replaced. Determine if the black (or photo) 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. Using the control panel buttons Press 1 2 3 To Load or eject paper. •...
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... 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-click the printer Help icon. Learning about the software 15 Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to an e-mail message. E-mail Send a document or photo...
... 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-click the printer Help icon. Learning about the software 15 Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to an e-mail message. E-mail Send a document or photo...
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...quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Slideshow Poster View your photos as...a multiple-page poster. Print your photos in various sizes. 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 :...
...quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Slideshow Poster View your photos as...a multiple-page poster. Print your photos in various sizes. 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 :...
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...and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information. • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a...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 ...
...and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information. • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a...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 ...
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...8226; Turn printing voice notification on both sides of the paper) to help you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. You can save the current Print Properties settings for a project. Using Print Properties Opening Print... Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to the Quality Options, Layout Options, and Printing Status Options settings. You can change the settings in the ...
...8226; Turn printing voice notification on both sides of the paper) to help you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. You can save the current Print Properties settings for a project. Using Print Properties Opening Print... Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to the Quality Options, Layout Options, and Printing Status Options settings. You can change the settings in the ...
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...you want to print. • Choose to print on the printed page: portrait or landscape. • Select the layout you create printer-friendly versions of the paper, and select a duplexing preference. Tab 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 the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar....
...you want to print. • Choose to print on the printed page: portrait or landscape. • Select the layout you create printer-friendly versions of the paper, and select a duplexing preference. Tab 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 the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar....
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... Web page. Note: Factory default settings cannot be deleted. Preview a Web page before printing. Learning about the software 20 Resetting printer software settings to Photos. Black and White Print an entire Web page in draft quality. Text Only A Photos Preview Print only ... 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 (...
... Web page. Note: Factory default settings cannot be deleted. Preview a Web page before printing. Learning about the software 20 Resetting printer software settings to Photos. Black and White Print an entire Web page in draft quality. Text Only A Photos Preview Print only ... 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 (...
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...paper and original documents 21 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 specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with the paper.) • The paper is the printable side...rest against the edges of the paper. 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....
...paper and original documents 21 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 specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with the paper.) • The paper is the printable side...rest against the edges of the paper. 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....
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... ink smudging. Loading paper and original documents 22 Remove each strip faces away from you . • The top of the labels feeds into the printer first. • The adhesive on the labels does not extend to within 1 mm of the edge of the label. • You use full...time. Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. Note: Labels require more drying time. 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 transparencies. ...
... ink smudging. Loading paper and original documents 22 Remove each strip faces away from you . • The top of the labels feeds into the printer first. • The adhesive on the labels does not extend to within 1 mm of the edge of the label. • You use full...time. Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. Note: Labels require more drying time. 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 transparencies. ...