User's Guide
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... Getting Started booklet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for using the printer. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. You can find this document in the printer box or on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting up...
... Getting Started booklet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for using the printer. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. You can find this document in the printer box or on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting up...
User's Guide
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... find The Lexmark Solution Center software is the letter of your CD. Note: If necessary, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D is included on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find this document on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD-ROM drive. 2 Click View User's Guide (including Setup Troubleshooting). • Troubleshooting problems with printing, copying, scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds...
... find The Lexmark Solution Center software is the letter of your CD. Note: If necessary, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D is included on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find this document on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD-ROM drive. 2 Click View User's Guide (including Setup Troubleshooting). • Troubleshooting problems with printing, copying, scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds...
User's Guide
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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 included. Note: A USB cable may or may look different from the one shown. 4 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in certain geographies only...
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 included. Note: A USB cable may or may look different from the one shown. 4 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in certain geographies only...
User's Guide
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...a photo or document. • Reprint or enlarge your photo. Click the Lexmark Imaging 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. Using the printer software Use this software The Lexmark Imaging Studio The Solution Center Print Properties The Toolbar To Preview, scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to complete. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge...
...a photo or document. • Reprint or enlarge your photo. Click the Lexmark Imaging 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. Using the printer software Use this software The Lexmark Imaging Studio The Solution Center Print Properties The Toolbar To Preview, scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to complete. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge...
User's Guide
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... size of paper loaded. • Select the orientation of the document on the screen. Tab Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a Quality/Speed setting. • Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated or normal. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. • Choose to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar. Note: For more information about the software...
... size of paper loaded. • Select the orientation of the document on the screen. Tab Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a Quality/Speed setting. • Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated or normal. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. • Choose to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar. Note: For more information about the software...
User's Guide
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...; "Fax troubleshooting" on page 66 • "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 68 • "Error messages" on page 71 • "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 72 Setup troubleshooting • "Power button is not lit" on page 58 • "Software does not install" on page 58 • "Page does not print" on page 59 Power button is not on the box. Troubleshooting 58 Note: For Windows 2000 users, make sure you are using . 4 If the light is not lit Check power connection 1 Disconnect...
...; "Fax troubleshooting" on page 66 • "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 68 • "Error messages" on page 71 • "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 72 Setup troubleshooting • "Power button is not lit" on page 58 • "Software does not install" on page 58 • "Page does not print" on page 59 Power button is not on the box. Troubleshooting 58 Note: For Windows 2000 users, make sure you are using . 4 If the light is not lit Check power connection 1 Disconnect...
User's Guide
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... outlet. 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to check for drivers or downloads. b Click the links for the latest software. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer family. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 61 •...
... outlet. 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to check for drivers or downloads. b Click the links for the latest software. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer family. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 61 •...
User's Guide
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... print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 53. • "Print speed is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 63 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 a heavier weight or bright white. If print quality is slow" on page 62 • "Partial document or photo prints...
... print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 53. • "Print speed is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 63 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 a heavier weight or bright white. If print quality is slow" on page 62 • "Partial document or photo prints...
User's Guide
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... if multiple sheets feed or stick together, try the following solutions. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Received fax has poor print quality Review checklist for supported paper and specialty media Troubleshooting 68 Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. To manually remove the paper: 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 3 Press to turn the printer back on . Jams...
... if multiple sheets feed or stick together, try the following solutions. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Received fax has poor print quality Review checklist for supported paper and specialty media Troubleshooting 68 Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. To manually remove the paper: 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 3 Press to turn the printer back on . Jams...
User's Guide
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... on page 50. Black cartridge A new black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced immediately. Troubleshooting 71 To order supplies, see "Changing 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 one . You can also see "Changing print cartridges" on page 56 in the black (or photo) print cartridge. To order supplies, click Order Ink on page 56. replacement required If available, click the Continue button on your computer screen to print using the color print cartridge...
... on page 50. Black cartridge A new black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced immediately. Troubleshooting 71 To order supplies, see "Changing 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 one . You can also see "Changing print cartridges" on page 56 in the black (or photo) print cartridge. To order supplies, click Order Ink on page 56. replacement required If available, click the Continue button on your computer screen to print using the color print cartridge...
User's Guide
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... computer screen to print using the black (or photo) print cartridge. (The Continue button is available only at the beginning of a print job.) Note: A variable amount of ink remains in this guide. replacement required Note: A variable amount of ink remains in this guide. 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 the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software. 4 Restart...
... computer screen to print using the black (or photo) print cartridge. (The Continue button is available only at the beginning of a print job.) Note: A variable amount of ink remains in this guide. replacement required Note: A variable amount of ink remains in this guide. 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 the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software. 4 Restart...
User's Guide
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... feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 69 printer receives blank fax 67 printer software reinstalling 72 removing 72 using 15 printer software settings resetting to defaults 20 Printer Status dialog 17 Index 83 printing all photos from a media device using the computer 33 blocked fax list 48 cards 30 changing paper type 26 collated copies 28 document 26 envelopes 29 greeting cards 30 high-quality graphics 27 index cards 30 iron-on transfers 30 last page first 28 multiple pages on one sheet 31 on both sides of the paper (duplexing...
... feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 69 printer receives blank fax 67 printer software reinstalling 72 removing 72 using 15 printer software settings resetting to defaults 20 Printer Status dialog 17 Index 83 printing all photos from a media device using the computer 33 blocked fax list 48 cards 30 changing paper type 26 collated copies 28 document 26 envelopes 29 greeting cards 30 high-quality graphics 27 index cards 30 iron-on transfers 30 last page first 28 multiple pages on one sheet 31 on both sides of the paper (duplexing...
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... 41 scanning multiple photos at one time using computer 42 multiple photos using the computer 42 saving scanned image 40 using the control panel 40 scanning a document 41 scanning takes too long or freezes the computer 65 setup troubleshooting page does not print 59 power button is not lit 58 software does not install 58 slideshow creating and viewing 35 software Lexmark Imaging Studio 15 Print Properties 18 removing and reinstalling 72 Solution Center 17 Toolbar 19 using 15 software does not install 58 software settings, printer resetting to defaults...
... 41 scanning multiple photos at one time using computer 42 multiple photos using the computer 42 saving scanned image 40 using the control panel 40 scanning a document 41 scanning takes too long or freezes the computer 65 setup troubleshooting page does not print 59 power button is not lit 58 software does not install 58 slideshow creating and viewing 35 software Lexmark Imaging Studio 15 Print Properties 18 removing and reinstalling 72 Solution Center 17 Toolbar 19 using 15 software does not install 58 software settings, printer resetting to defaults...
Getting Started
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... receive a Getting Started booklet or a Setup Solutions booklet, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. You can find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software. Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software (on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting...
... receive a Getting Started booklet or a Setup Solutions booklet, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. You can find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software. Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software (on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting...
Getting Started
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... access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD. Help Description Where to find this document on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 2500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with printing, copying, scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Tips Help, or Help Help Topics. It installs with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2500 Series folder. 2 Double...
... access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD. Help Description Where to find this document on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 2500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with printing, copying, scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Tips Help, or Help Help Topics. It installs with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2500 Series folder. 2 Double...
Getting Started
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... troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Studio icon. 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Imaging Studio. Using the printer software Use this software The Lexmark Imaging Studio The Solution Center Print Properties The Toolbar To Preview, scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of an active Web page...
... troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Studio icon. 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Imaging Studio. Using the printer software Use this software The Lexmark Imaging Studio The Solution Center Print Properties The Toolbar To Preview, scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of an active Web page...
Getting Started
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... well as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron- Maintenance • Install a new print cartridge. on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to : - The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one 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...
... well as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron- Maintenance • Install a new print cartridge. on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to : - The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one 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...
Getting Started
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... removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is slow" on hold or paused. b Click the links for the latest software. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. d Select your printer family. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 45 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 45 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power...
... removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is slow" on hold or paused. b Click the links for the latest software. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. d Select your printer family. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 45 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 45 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power...
Getting Started
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... Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 35 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 35. If print quality has not improved, continue to improve print quality Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 37. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light...
... Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 35 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 35. If print quality has not improved, continue to improve print quality Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 37. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light...
Getting Started
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...One of ink remains in this guide. Replace the print cartridge with a new cartridge. You can also see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on your computer screen. Color cartridge A new color print cartridge needs to be installed. replacement required If available, click the Continue button on page 35. 3 Print again. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 35 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. Troubleshooting...
...One of ink remains in this guide. Replace the print cartridge with a new cartridge. You can also see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on your computer screen. Color cartridge A new color print cartridge needs to be installed. replacement required If available, click the Continue button on page 35. 3 Print again. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 35 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. Troubleshooting...