Getting Started
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...Lexmark products • Troubleshooting - Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting - 2400 Series Getting Started See the complete User's Guide on the CD for more detailed information about the following tasks: • Setting up the printer • Learning about the printer...Statement of Limited Warranty 8 Canadian Statement of Limited Warranty 9 Changing a print 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 ...
...Lexmark products • Troubleshooting - Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting - 2400 Series Getting Started See the complete User's Guide on the CD for more detailed information about the following tasks: • Setting up the printer • Learning about the printer...Statement of Limited Warranty 8 Canadian Statement of Limited Warranty 9 Changing a print 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 ...
Getting Started
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..., be sure to Set As Default. 3 English 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 does.... Make sure the tape has been removed from the print cartridge and that other device such as the default printer and is marked with . Checking the printer status 1 Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers and Faxes or Printers. In Windows XP, click Start to access the My Computer...
..., be sure to Set As Default. 3 English 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 does.... Make sure the tape has been removed from the print cartridge and that other device such as the default printer and is marked with . Checking the printer status 1 Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers and Faxes or Printers. In Windows XP, click Start to access the My Computer...
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...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 Press . Using the Photo Editor Use the Photo .... 1 Click Start Æ Programs or All Programs Æ Lexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Photo Editor. 3 Click File Æ Open to : • Change printer settings. • Find more information about the printer status and ink level. Using the Web Toolbar The Lexmark Web Toolbar can open Print Properties from a Web page. •...
...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 Press . Using the Photo Editor Use the Photo .... 1 Click Start Æ Programs or All Programs Æ Lexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Photo Editor. 3 Click File Æ Open to : • Change printer settings. • Find more information about the printer status and ink level. Using the Web Toolbar The Lexmark Web Toolbar can open Print Properties from a Web page. •...
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
User's Guide
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Access the scanner glass. 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. Install or replace a print cartridge. 10 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. Stack paper as it exits. Align paper when feeding. Operate the printer.
Access the scanner glass. 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. Install or replace a print cartridge. 10 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. Stack paper as it exits. Align paper when feeding. Operate the printer.
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...Using the control panel Press 1 2 3 4 To Make a color copy. Connect the printer to a power source. Use the 3 Scanner unit 4 Power supply port 5 USB port To Raise to access the print cartridge carrier. 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 printer. • Feed or eject paper.
...Using the control panel Press 1 2 3 4 To Make a color copy. Connect the printer to a power source. Use the 3 Scanner unit 4 Power supply port 5 USB port To Raise to access the print cartridge carrier. 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 printer. • Feed or eject paper.
User's Guide
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...The Photo Editor Edit photos and graphics. Web Toolbar Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Share photos •...and troubleshooting information To open the Imaging Studio, use one of Web pages. The Solution Center Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Fast Pics Print photos or images. Using the Imaging Studio The Imaging Studio buttons link to complete. Learning about...
...The Photo Editor Edit photos and graphics. Web Toolbar Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Share photos •...and troubleshooting information To open the Imaging Studio, use one of Web pages. The Solution Center Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Fast Pics Print photos or images. Using the Imaging Studio The Imaging Studio buttons link to complete. Learning about...
User's Guide
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...; View shopping options for more information, click Help in the lower right corner of the print cartridge. Advanced • Change the appearance of the printer. Learn how to: • Print, scan, copy, and fax. • Find and change settings. • Use basic features. ... the World Wide Web. Note: For more information. • Learn tips about the 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 screen. 16 The Solution Center...
...; View shopping options for more information, click Help in the lower right corner of the print cartridge. Advanced • Change the appearance of the printer. Learn how to: • Print, scan, copy, and fax. • Find and change settings. • Use basic features. ... the World Wide Web. Note: For more information. • Learn tips about the 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 screen. 16 The Solution Center...
User's Guide
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... and bottom of the cartridge. 42 The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on the lever to raise the cartridge lid. 4 Remove the used cartridge, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on the bottom of the cartridge. Maintaining the printer Changing a print cartridge Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down...
... and bottom of the cartridge. 42 The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on the lever to raise the cartridge lid. 4 Remove the used cartridge, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on the bottom of the cartridge. Maintaining the printer Changing a print cartridge Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down...
User's Guide
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... print quality. Notes: • For best results, use only Lexmark print cartridges. • For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. 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 a computer, click Learn more...
... print quality. Notes: • For best results, use only Lexmark print cartridges. • For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. 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 a computer, click Learn more...
User's Guide
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Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. 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 For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies.
Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. 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 For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies.
User's Guide
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...correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on hold or paused. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows ...Start Settings Printers. • In Windows 98/Me: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of your printer family. b Click the links for the latest software. Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Make sure the sticker and...
...correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on hold or paused. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows ...Start Settings Printers. • In Windows 98/Me: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of your printer family. b Click the links for the latest software. Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Make sure the sticker and...
User's Guide
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...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 slow" on page 53 Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with..., continue to step 4. 4 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 42 and "Installing a print cartridge" on the camera by selecting the correct USB mode. e Select your operating system. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or...
...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 slow" on page 53 Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with..., continue to step 4. 4 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 42 and "Installing a print cartridge" on the camera by selecting the correct USB mode. e Select your operating system. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or...
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...in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 61. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit ... each sheet as it exits, and allow it . Poor text and graphic quality Examples of paper. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want to dry. Use only new, unwrinkled paper. 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it to dry: • Document with color variations. e Select your...
...in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 61. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit ... each sheet as it exits, and allow it . Poor text and graphic quality Examples of paper. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want to dry. Use only new, unwrinkled paper. 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it to dry: • Document with color variations. e Select your...
User's Guide
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... see "Power button is not satisfactory, try using a clearer version of your printer. 55 Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is dirty, gently wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened ... 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 ...
... see "Power button is not satisfactory, try using a clearer version of your printer. 55 Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is dirty, gently wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened ... 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 ...
User's Guide
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...original document was loaded correctly. 58 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 computer that is equipped with a fax modem. • The ...computer is connected to a working correctly. 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 ...
...original document was loaded correctly. 58 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 computer that is equipped with a fax modem. • The ...computer is connected to a working correctly. 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 ...
User's Guide
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... or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software. 4 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 5 Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens. 6 Insert the CD, and then follow the instructions on . • Replace the print cartridge with a new one...
... or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software. 4 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 5 Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens. 6 Insert the CD, and then follow the instructions on . • Replace the print cartridge with a new one...
User's Guide
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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...