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...Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Details Browse, print, or share your photos in various sizes. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in motion. Slideshow Poster View ... a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer 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. •...
...Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Details Browse, print, or share your photos in various sizes. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in motion. Slideshow Poster View ... a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer 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. •...
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...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. Use basic features. - For example, while printing, ...the status of the printer is Busy Printing. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. ...
...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. Use basic features. - For example, while printing, ...the status of the printer is Busy Printing. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. ...
User's Guide
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...against the edges of the paper. Loading paper and original documents 21 Loading paper and original documents Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You 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... paper faces you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Loading various paper types Load up to Make sure 100 sheets of the paper. Note: Photos require more drying time. Note: To avoid ...
...against the edges of the paper. Loading paper and original documents 21 Loading paper and original documents Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You 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... paper faces you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Loading various paper types Load up to Make sure 100 sheets of the paper. Note: Photos require more drying time. Note: To avoid ...
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... have metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. Remove each sheet of labels as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Partial sheets (with holes, perforations, cutouts, or deep embossing. - Note: Labels require more drying time. Remove each envelope as it ... stamp location is in the upper left corner. • The envelopes are designed for use full label sheets. Notes: • Transparencies with inkjet printers. • The envelopes are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the transparencies.
... have metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. Remove each sheet of labels as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Partial sheets (with holes, perforations, cutouts, or deep embossing. - Note: Labels require more drying time. Remove each envelope as it ... stamp location is in the upper left corner. • The envelopes are designed for use full label sheets. Notes: • Transparencies with inkjet printers. • The envelopes are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the transparencies.
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Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. 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 ...try cleaning the nozzles up to fix horizontal streaks. 4 Click Print. After a few seconds, an Alignment Success dialog appears on your document again. Maintaining the printer 53 If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your computer screen. 8 Click Close. 9 Click Exit. If print quality has not improved, ...
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. 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 ...try cleaning the nozzles up to fix horizontal streaks. 4 Click Print. After a few seconds, an Alignment Success dialog appears on your document again. Maintaining the printer 53 If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your computer screen. 8 Click Close. 9 Click Exit. If print quality has not improved, ...
User's Guide
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... ink or corrective fluid on the scanner glass. Declared yield value in accordance with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 2500 series models (except 2580) Item Black cartridge Black cartridge2 High yield black cartridge Color cartridge Color cartridge2... 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 Preserving the print cartridges • Keep a new cartridge in its own storage unit when not...
... ink or corrective fluid on the scanner glass. Declared yield value in accordance with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 2500 series models (except 2580) Item Black cartridge Black cartridge2 High yield black cartridge Color cartridge Color cartridge2... 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 Preserving the print cartridges • Keep a new cartridge in its own storage unit when not...
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... of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. Item Photo cartridge Part number 31 Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark photo papers. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to www.lexmark.com. Paper Lexmark Premium Photo Paper Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo...
... of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted. Item Photo cartridge Part number 31 Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark photo papers. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to www.lexmark.com. Paper Lexmark Premium Photo Paper Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo...
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... recommend use Lexmark supplies. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. To prevent the message from appearing again for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Follow the instructions on the message, select the check box, and click ...use of failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Maintaining the printer 57 Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace...
... recommend use Lexmark supplies. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. To prevent the message from appearing again for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Follow the instructions on the message, select the check box, and click ...use of failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Maintaining the printer 57 Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace...
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Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on . 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. b Click the links for the latest software. e Select your printer family. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print..." on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to turn the printer on page 72. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at the edges of your printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to...
Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on . 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. b Click the links for the latest software. e Select your printer family. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print..." on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to turn the printer on page 72. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at the edges of your printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to...
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... edges of the page Check minimum print settings Select the Borderless print feature Be sure paper size matches the printer setting Unless you are working with the following media, remove each sheet are printed as it exits, and... allow it to dry: • Documents with color variations. Remove sheets as they To avoid ink smudging when you are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings: • ... Paper Setup. 4 Check the paper size. Use a different brand of graphics and images in use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or...
... edges of the page Check minimum print settings Select the Borderless print feature Be sure paper size matches the printer setting Unless you are working with the following media, remove each sheet are printed as it exits, and... allow it to dry: • Documents with color variations. Remove sheets as they To avoid ink smudging when you are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings: • ... Paper Setup. 4 Check the paper size. Use a different brand of graphics and images in use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or...
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...or receiving a fax. Disable this feature before sending a fax. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Can receive but not receive faxes Load paper Check ink Load paper to print any paper jams. Disable Call Waiting temporarily Call Waiting...lower right corner of the scanner glass. Troubleshooting 67 Call your telephone company to verify the original document was loaded correctly. Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to obtain the keypad sequence for temporarily disabling Call Waiting. Check cable connections...
...or receiving a fax. Disable this feature before sending a fax. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Can receive but not receive faxes Load paper Check ink Load paper to print any paper jams. Disable Call Waiting temporarily Call Waiting...lower right corner of the scanner glass. Troubleshooting 67 Call your telephone company to verify the original document was loaded correctly. Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to obtain the keypad sequence for temporarily disabling Call Waiting. Check cable connections...
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... Press to turn the printer back on. Paper or specialty media misfeeds If paper or specialty media misfeeds or skews, or if multiple sheets feed or stick together, try the following solutions. Received fax has poor print quality Review checklist for sender Check ink • Check that ...cartridge if necessary. Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting • "Paper jams" on page 68 • "Paper or specialty media misfeeds" on page 68 • "Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media" on page 69 • "Banner paper jams" on . Check paper loading • Load a smaller ...
... Press to turn the printer back on. Paper or specialty media misfeeds If paper or specialty media misfeeds or skews, or if multiple sheets feed or stick together, try the following solutions. Received fax has poor print quality Review checklist for sender Check ink • Check that ...cartridge if necessary. Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting • "Paper jams" on page 68 • "Paper or specialty media misfeeds" on page 68 • "Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media" on page 69 • "Banner paper jams" on . Check paper loading • Load a smaller ...
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... (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced soon. To order supplies, click Order Ink on your computer screen to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is on The color print cartridge needs to be replaced immediately. Troubleshooting 71 light is on light is blinking light... supplies" on page 56. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black (or photo) print cartridge with a new cartridge. To order supplies, click ...
... (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced soon. To order supplies, click Order Ink on your computer screen to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is on The color print cartridge needs to be replaced immediately. Troubleshooting 71 light is on light is blinking light... supplies" on page 56. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black (or photo) print cartridge with a new cartridge. To order supplies, click ...
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... print job.) Note: A variable amount of ink remains in this guide. Follow these steps to be installed. Black and Color New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow ...communications error message appears when you try to use the printer, you restart your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the color print cartridge with new cartridges. To order supplies, click Order Ink on your CD-ROM drive. cartridge The print job ...
... print job.) Note: A variable amount of ink remains in this guide. Follow these steps to be installed. Black and Color New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow ...communications error message appears when you try to use the printer, you restart your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the color print cartridge with new cartridges. To order supplies, click Order Ink on your CD-ROM drive. cartridge The print job ...
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... Studio creating and viewing slideshow 35 improving print quality 52 index cards loading 23 printing 30 information, finding 7 ink levels, checking 17 ink, ordering 17 installing print cartridges 50 printer software 72 iron-on transfers, loading 23 iron-on transfers, printing 30 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper... 15 Photo Greeting Cards 15 Photo Packages 15 Scan 15 Slideshow 15 Transfer Photos 15 using 15 View / Print Photo Library 15 Lexmark Imaging Studio, using 15 loading banner paper 24 custom-size paper 23 documents on the scanner glass 24 envelopes 22 glossy paper 21...
... Studio creating and viewing slideshow 35 improving print quality 52 index cards loading 23 printing 30 information, finding 7 ink levels, checking 17 ink, ordering 17 installing print cartridges 50 printer software 72 iron-on transfers, loading 23 iron-on transfers, printing 30 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper... 15 Photo Greeting Cards 15 Photo Packages 15 Scan 15 Slideshow 15 Transfer Photos 15 using 15 View / Print Photo Library 15 Lexmark Imaging Studio, using 15 loading banner paper 24 custom-size paper 23 documents on the scanner glass 24 envelopes 22 glossy paper 21...
Getting Started
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... sizes. Slideshow Poster View your photos as a multiple-page poster. 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...
... sizes. Slideshow Poster View your photos as a multiple-page poster. 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...
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... the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From here Printer Status (Main dialog) How To Troubleshooting 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...
... the current status. • Solve printer problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From here Printer Status (Main dialog) How To Troubleshooting 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...
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... of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice notification on the type of project you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Learning about the software 16 You can • Learn how to contact ...us regarding how you want to a computer. Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you create printer-friendly versions of the screen. You...
... of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice notification on the type of project you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Learning about the software 16 You can • Learn how to contact ...us regarding how you want to a computer. Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you create printer-friendly versions of the screen. You...
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..." on page 15. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to two more times. 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. 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 ...
..." on page 15. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to two more times. 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. 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 ...
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... Software may have been removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is slow" on hold or paused. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. May need to turn the printer on the computer screen. a In all countries or regions..." on page 45 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 45 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on . 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 55. 2 ...
... Software may have been removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is slow" on hold or paused. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. May need to turn the printer on the computer screen. a In all countries or regions..." on page 45 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 45 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on . 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 55. 2 ...