Getting Started
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... cartridge - Error messages troubleshooting • Notices Contents Setup troubleshooting 3 Removing and reinstalling the software 3 Checking the printer status 3 Using the control panel 4 Printing 4 Printing a document 4 Printing other projects 4 Copying 4 Making a copy 4 Scanning 5 Scanning an item 5 Working with photos • Copying • Scanning • Faxing • Networking the printer • Maintaining the printer - Recycling Lexmark products...
... cartridge - Error messages troubleshooting • Notices Contents Setup troubleshooting 3 Removing and reinstalling the software 3 Checking the printer status 3 Using the control panel 4 Printing 4 Printing a document 4 Printing other projects 4 Copying 4 Making a copy 4 Scanning 5 Scanning an item 5 Working with photos • Copying • Scanning • Faxing • Networking the printer • Maintaining the printer - Recycling Lexmark products...
Getting Started
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...into the USB port of the USB cable into an electrical outlet that the print cartridge has been installed properly. Checking the printer status 1 Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers and Faxes or Printers. In Windows XP, click Start to install the software. Make sure the tape ...icon. b Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. or Click Start Æ Control Panel Æ Printers and Other Hardware Æ Printers and Faxes. 2 Double-click the Lexmark 2400 Series icon. 3 Click Printer, and make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. 4 Make sure a check mark ...
...into the USB port of the USB cable into an electrical outlet that the print cartridge has been installed properly. Checking the printer status 1 Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers and Faxes or Printers. In Windows XP, click Start to install the software. Make sure the tape ...icon. b Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. or Click Start Æ Control Panel Æ Printers and Other Hardware Æ Printers and Faxes. 2 Double-click the Lexmark 2400 Series icon. 3 Click Printer, and make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. 4 Make sure a check mark ...
Getting Started
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... paper. Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as well as it exits, and allow it to create. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want to print printer-friendly Web pages. From the Photo Editor, you can change the settings in Print Properties based on the type of project... at the edges of the page Poor text and graphic quality at the edges of the page Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. To open the Solution Center, use one of these methods: Method 1 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon, and then click...
... paper. Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as well as it exits, and allow it to create. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want to print printer-friendly Web pages. From the Photo Editor, you can change the settings in Print Properties based on the type of project... at the edges of the page Poor text and graphic quality at the edges of the page Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. To open the Solution Center, use one of these methods: Method 1 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon, and then click...
User's Guide
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... from magazines or newspapers 38 Faxing...39 Sending a fax using the software...39 Receiving a fax using the software...40 Networking the printer 41 Shared printing...41 Maintaining the printer 42 Changing a print cartridge...42 Removing a used print cartridge...42 Installing a print cartridge...42 Achieving better print quality...44 Improving print quality...44 Aligning the print...
... from magazines or newspapers 38 Faxing...39 Sending a fax using the software...39 Receiving a fax using the software...40 Networking the printer 41 Shared printing...41 Maintaining the printer 42 Changing a print cartridge...42 Removing a used print cartridge...42 Installing a print cartridge...42 Achieving better print quality...44 Improving print quality...44 Aligning the print...
User's Guide
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... Cleaning the scanner glass...46 Ordering supplies...46 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 46 Refilling a print cartridge...47 Recycling Lexmark products...47 Troubleshooting...48 Setup troubleshooting...48 Power button is not lit...48 Software does not install...48 Page does not print...49 ... PictBridge 51 Print troubleshooting...51 Improving print quality...51 Poor text and graphic quality...52 Poor quality at the edges of the page...53 Printer does not print or respond...53 Print speed is slow...53 Partial document or photo prints...54 Copy troubleshooting...54 Copier does not respond...
... Cleaning the scanner glass...46 Ordering supplies...46 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 46 Refilling a print cartridge...47 Recycling Lexmark products...47 Troubleshooting...48 Setup troubleshooting...48 Power button is not lit...48 Software does not install...48 Page does not print...49 ... PictBridge 51 Print troubleshooting...51 Improving print quality...51 Poor text and graphic quality...52 Poor quality at the edges of the page...53 Printer does not print or respond...53 Print speed is slow...53 Partial document or photo prints...54 Copy troubleshooting...54 Copier does not respond...
User's Guide
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Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Name 1 Color print cartridge 2 Power supply cord 3 Installation software CD 4 Getting Started or Setup Solutions 5 Setup Sheet Description Cartridge to be installed in the printer Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of the printer • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format Additional information depending on your country or region Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting 9
Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Name 1 Color print cartridge 2 Power supply cord 3 Installation software CD 4 Getting Started or Setup Solutions 5 Setup Sheet Description Cartridge to be installed in the printer Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of the printer • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format Additional information depending on your country or region Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting 9
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Stack paper as it exits. Scan, copy, or remove an item. 3 Use the 1 Scanner support 2 Print cartridge carrier 1 2 4 5 To Hold up the scanner unit. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 6 1 5 7 4 Use the 1 Paper support 2 Control panel 3 PictBridge port 4 Paper exit tray 5 Top cover 6 Paper guide 7 Scanner glass 32 To Load paper. Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer. Operate the printer. Access the scanner glass. Install or replace a print cartridge. 10 Align paper when feeding.
Stack paper as it exits. Scan, copy, or remove an item. 3 Use the 1 Scanner support 2 Print cartridge carrier 1 2 4 5 To Hold up the scanner unit. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 6 1 5 7 4 Use the 1 Paper support 2 Control panel 3 PictBridge port 4 Paper exit tray 5 Top cover 6 Paper guide 7 Scanner glass 32 To Load paper. Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer. Operate the printer. Access the scanner glass. Install or replace a print cartridge. 10 Align paper when feeding.
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Connect the printer to access the print cartridge carrier. Using the control panel Press 1 2 3 4 To Make a color copy. Note: If the power light blinks, see "Error messages" on the computer screen. • Print ... To Raise to a computer using a USB cable. Note: To complete the scan back alignment process, follow the instructions on the computer screen. • Turn the printer on and off. • Cancel a copy, scan, or print job. • Reset the...
Connect the printer to access the print cartridge carrier. Using the control panel Press 1 2 3 4 To Make a color copy. Note: If the power light blinks, see "Error messages" on the computer screen. • Print ... To Raise to a computer using a USB cable. Note: To complete the scan back alignment process, follow the instructions on the computer screen. • Turn the printer on and off. • Cancel a copy, scan, or print job. • Reset the...
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..., double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Using the Imaging Studio The Imaging Studio buttons link to...the Imaging Studio, use one of Web pages. The Solution Center Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Fast Pics Print photos or images. The All-In-One Center Scan, copy... fax. The Photo Editor Edit photos and graphics. Learning about the software Using the printer software Use this software To The Imaging Studio Open the software component necessary for the ...
..., double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Using the Imaging Studio The Imaging Studio buttons link to...the Imaging Studio, use one of Web pages. The Solution Center Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Fast Pics Print photos or images. The All-In-One Center Scan, copy... fax. The Photo Editor Edit photos and graphics. Learning about the software Using the printer software Use this software To The Imaging Studio Open the software component necessary for the ...
User's Guide
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... current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a print cartridge. Note: Wait until scanning is Busy Printing. • View the ink level of the printer. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From this tab Printer Status (Main dialog) How To... Troubleshooting You can • View the status of the print cartridge. For example, while printing, the status of the printer is complete before installing a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for a new cartridge. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal...
... current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a print cartridge. Note: Wait until scanning is Busy Printing. • View the ink level of the printer. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From this tab Printer Status (Main dialog) How To... Troubleshooting You can • View the status of the print cartridge. For example, while printing, the status of the printer is complete before installing a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for a new cartridge. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal...
User's Guide
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... moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer Changing a print cartridge Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the lever to raise the cartridge lid. 4 Remove the used cartridge, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on page 47. Warning: Do not touch the...
... moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer Changing a print cartridge Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the lever to raise the cartridge lid. 4 Remove the used cartridge, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on page 47. Warning: Do not touch the...
User's Guide
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... dry before placing the document on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by country or region Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Cleaning the...
... dry before placing the document on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by country or region Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Cleaning the...
User's Guide
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Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 47 Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies.
Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 47 Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies.
User's Guide
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...to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 61. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary.... 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Make sure the sticker ...
...to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 61. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary.... 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Make sure the sticker ...
User's Guide
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...make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for the document. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridge using PictBridge Enable PictBridge printing on page 44. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. • Make sure the glossy or printable...Use a paper that came with the print quality of the page" on page 53 • "Partial document or photo prints" on page 54 • "Printer does not print or respond" on page 53 • "Print speed is a heavier weight or bright white. • Select a higher print quality. Cannot...
...make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for the document. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridge using PictBridge Enable PictBridge printing on page 44. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality images. • Make sure the glossy or printable...Use a paper that came with the print quality of the page" on page 53 • "Partial document or photo prints" on page 54 • "Printer does not print or respond" on page 53 • "Print speed is a heavier weight or bright white. • Select a higher print quality. Cannot...
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... 61. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to dry. c Select your country or region. b Click the links for the latest software. e Select your printer model. Use a different brand of poor text and graphic quality include: • Blank pages ... the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. d Select your operating system. Poor text and graphic quality Examples of paper. To avoid ink smudging when you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want to download, ...
... 61. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to dry. c Select your country or region. b Click the links for the latest software. e Select your printer model. Use a different brand of poor text and graphic quality include: • Blank pages ... the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. d Select your operating system. Poor text and graphic quality Examples of paper. To avoid ink smudging when you are printing photos or other high-quality images. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want to download, ...
User's Guide
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...8226; In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP Home: Start Control Panel Printers and Faxes. • In Windows 2000: Start Settings Printers. • In Windows 98/Me: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the document or image. ...scanner glass is not lit" on the scanner glass. Place the document facedown on page 44. Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Partial document or photo copies Make sure the document or photo is loaded correctly on page 48.
...8226; In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP Home: Start Control Panel Printers and Faxes. • In Windows 2000: Start Settings Printers. • In Windows 98/Me: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the document or image. ...scanner glass is not lit" on the scanner glass. Place the document facedown on page 44. Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Partial document or photo copies Make sure the document or photo is loaded correctly on page 48.
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...is blank Ask the sender to verify the original document was loaded correctly. 58 Check the ink level, and install a new cartridge if necessary. 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been a problem with the quality of the original document is satisfactory. • ...; Increase the fax scan resolution. There may have been removed. 3 Reinsert the print cartridge. Place a test call to the telephone number to which you want to send a fax to make sure: • The printer is connected to a working correctly. For additional help when you are turned on the...
...is blank Ask the sender to verify the original document was loaded correctly. 58 Check the ink level, and install a new cartridge if necessary. 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been a problem with the quality of the original document is satisfactory. • ...; Increase the fax scan resolution. There may have been removed. 3 Reinsert the print cartridge. Place a test call to the telephone number to which you want to send a fax to make sure: • The printer is connected to a working correctly. For additional help when you are turned on the...
User's Guide
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... blocking the path of the cartridge carrier. • The print cartridge is missing or is not functioning properly, or if a communications error message appears when you try to use the printer, you may need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow...
... blocking the path of the cartridge carrier. • The print cartridge is missing or is not functioning properly, or if a communications error message appears when you try to use the printer, you may need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow...
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Index Numerics 4x6 copying photos button 33 A adding text captions 32 Advanced tab 16 album page, creating 31 aligning print cartridge using the computer 44 All-In-One Center Maintain/Troubleshoot link 15 opening 13 Saved Images tab 14 Scanning & Copying tab 13 B... index cards loading 22 printing 28 information, finding 7 ink level, checking 15 inserting PictBridge-enabled digital camera 31 installing print cartridge 42 printer software 61 software and sharing printer on network 41 iron-on transfers, loading 22 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 60 paper jam in paper support...
Index Numerics 4x6 copying photos button 33 A adding text captions 32 Advanced tab 16 album page, creating 31 aligning print cartridge using the computer 44 All-In-One Center Maintain/Troubleshoot link 15 opening 13 Saved Images tab 14 Scanning & Copying tab 13 B... index cards loading 22 printing 28 information, finding 7 ink level, checking 15 inserting PictBridge-enabled digital camera 31 installing print cartridge 42 printer software 61 software and sharing printer on network 41 iron-on transfers, loading 22 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 60 paper jam in paper support...