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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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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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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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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 or off. • Cancel a print, copy, ... information, see "Blinking lights 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 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 or off. • Cancel a print, copy, ... information, see "Blinking lights 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 be replaced.
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... 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. Click To Scan Copy Details • Scan a photo or document. ... double-click the Lexmark Imaging 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Studio icon. 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Imaging Studio. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to complete. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon...
... 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. Click To Scan Copy Details • Scan a photo or document. ... double-click the Lexmark Imaging 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Studio icon. 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Imaging Studio. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to complete. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon...
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.... Print 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 Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed...
.... Print 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 Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed...
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... Print projects such as information about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information. • Learn tips about the printer status and ink level. The Solution Center appears ...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. on the World Wide Web. Use basic ...
... Print projects such as information about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information. • Learn tips about the printer status and ink level. The Solution Center appears ...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. on the World Wide Web. Use basic ...
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... the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on the bottom of...
... the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on the bottom of...
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Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. 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. Maintaining the printer 51
Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. 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. Maintaining the printer 51
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... print quality has not improved, continue to align the cartridge(s). If print quality is a heavier weight or bright white. • Select a higher print quality. 7 Press and hold for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is... still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 50. For more information, see "Removing a...
... print quality has not improved, continue to align the cartridge(s). If print quality is a heavier weight or bright white. • Select a higher print quality. 7 Press and hold for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is... still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 50. For more information, see "Removing a...
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... top cover of the printer. 6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on your document again. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. After a few seconds, an Alignment Success dialog appears on the scanner glass in the lower right corner, and then close the top cover.... 1 2 7 Press . Maintaining the printer 53 A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 6 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning...
... top cover of the printer. 6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on your document again. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. After a few seconds, an Alignment Success dialog appears on the scanner glass in the lower right corner, and then close the top cover.... 1 2 7 Press . Maintaining the printer 53 A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 6 If print quality has not improved, try 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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... print cartridges • Keep a new cartridge in its own storage unit when not in an airtight container. Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on the scanner glass. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen 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...
... print cartridges • Keep a new cartridge in its own storage unit when not in an airtight container. Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on the scanner glass. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen 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...
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... region. If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. Notes: • For best results, use Lexmark photo papers. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 56 Item Photo...
... region. If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. Notes: • For best results, use Lexmark photo papers. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 56 Item Photo...
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... failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are printing from...
... failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are printing from...
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... on page 72. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. ...Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the page" on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. c Select your printer model. f Select the file you want to reconnect power supply Software may have been removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer ...
... on page 72. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. ...Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the page" on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. c Select your printer model. f Select the file you want to reconnect power supply Software may have been removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer ...
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...contacts. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges ... 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 still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other high-quality images, for ...
...contacts. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges ... 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 still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other high-quality images, for ...
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..., see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. 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 not satisfactory, try using a clearer version of the document or image. improve print...
..., see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. 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 not satisfactory, try using a clearer version of the document or image. improve print...
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... disabling Call Waiting. Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. 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.... Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to make sure that have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Call your telephone company to print any paper jams. Disable Call Waiting temporarily Call Waiting can disrupt fax transmissions. Troubleshooting 67
... disabling Call Waiting. Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. 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.... Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to make sure that have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Call your telephone company to print any paper jams. Disable Call Waiting temporarily Call Waiting can disrupt fax transmissions. Troubleshooting 67
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..., see the instructions that the quality of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Received fax has poor print quality Review checklist for sender Check ink • Check that came with the paper.) See "Loading various paper...
..., see the instructions that the quality of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Received fax has poor print quality Review checklist for sender Check ink • Check that came with the paper.) See "Loading various paper...