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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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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 ...
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 ...
User's Guide
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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
User's Guide
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Scan a document or photo(s) 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, ... 1 2 3 To Load or eject paper. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Reset the printer. Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. Learning about the printer 14 Check The light...
Scan a document or photo(s) 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, ... 1 2 3 To Load or eject paper. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Reset the printer. Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. Learning about the printer 14 Check The light...
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... 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 ... chapter tells how to use one of an active Web page. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to complete. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click To Scan Copy Details • Scan a photo or document. • Save, edit, or share your photo or document. • ...
... 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 ... chapter tells how to use one of an active Web page. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to complete. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click To Scan Copy Details • Scan a photo or document. • Save, edit, or share your photo or document. • ...
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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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... the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one of the printer is Busy Printing. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to contact us by telephone or on the World Wide Web. To open . Print. - on transfers, and transparencies...for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to fix blurry edges. • Troubleshoot other ink problems. Learn how to : - For example, while printing, the status of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio...
... the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one of the printer is Busy Printing. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to contact us by telephone or on the World Wide Web. To open . Print. - on transfers, and transparencies...for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to fix blurry edges. • Troubleshoot other ink problems. Learn how to : - For example, while printing, the status of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio...
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...sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. 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 the gold contact area on the back or ...the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridges. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on the...
...sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. 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 the gold contact area on the back or ...the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridges. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on the...
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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 Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier.
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... print quality has not improved, continue to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the cartridges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 53. 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...
... print quality has not improved, continue to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the cartridges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 53. 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...
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... scanner glass in the lower right corner, and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . 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...The alignment page prints. 5 Open the top cover of the printer. 6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on your document again. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. See "Using the Solution Center" on page 17. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean...
... scanner glass in the lower right corner, and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . 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...The alignment page prints. 5 Open the top cover of the printer. 6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on your document again. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. See "Using the Solution Center" on page 17. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean...
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...page 53. 10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times. 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Wiping the print cartridge nozzles 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,... 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
...page 53. 10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times. 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Wiping the print cartridge nozzles 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,... 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
User's Guide
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... clean. Declared yield value in an airtight container. 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 the printer 55
... clean. Declared yield value in an airtight container. 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 the printer 55
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... a USB cable (part number 1021294) go to www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to www.lexmark.com. If you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 56 Paper Lexmark Premium Photo Paper Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper Paper size • Letter • A4...
... a USB cable (part number 1021294) go to www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to www.lexmark.com. If you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 56 Paper Lexmark Premium Photo Paper Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper Paper size • Letter • A4...
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... caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. 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...
... caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. 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...
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... troubleshooting • "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 page 62 Troubleshooting 60 on page 72. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site... family. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. f Select the file you want to reconnect power supply Software may have been removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default ...
... troubleshooting • "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 page 62 Troubleshooting 60 on page 72. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site... family. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. f Select the file you want to reconnect power supply Software may have been removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default ...
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...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. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" ...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 still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. • "Print speed is slow" on page 62 • "Partial document...
...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. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" ...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 still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. • "Print speed is slow" on page 62 • "Partial document...
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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. Review steps to See "Improving print quality" on page 66 Troubleshooting 64 Partial document or photo copies Check document placement Check paper size...
... 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. Review steps to See "Improving print quality" on page 66 Troubleshooting 64 Partial document or photo copies Check document placement Check paper size...
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... fax transmissions. 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 obtain the keypad sequence for the following hardware are secure, if applicable: • Power supply • Telephone ... to which you want to send a fax to verify the original document was loaded correctly. Troubleshooting 67 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...
... fax transmissions. 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 obtain the keypad sequence for the following hardware are secure, if applicable: • Power supply • Telephone ... to which you want to send a fax to verify the original document was loaded correctly. Troubleshooting 67 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...
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... sheets feed or stick together, try the following solutions. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. To automatically eject the paper: 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 3 Press to turn...
... sheets feed or stick together, try the following solutions. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. To automatically eject the paper: 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 3 Press to turn...