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... safety standards with the printer software. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use of some parts may not always be obvious. The safety features of specific Lexmark components. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. This product is near the product and... only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or make sure to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts.
... safety standards with the printer software. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use of some parts may not always be obvious. The safety features of specific Lexmark components. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. This product is near the product and... only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or make sure to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts.
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... print cartridge ...50 Installing print cartridges...50 Achieving better print quality...52 Improving print 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...
... print cartridge ...50 Installing print cartridges...50 Achieving better print quality...52 Improving print 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...
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... All Programs connects to a network (if supported by your printer) The installation screen appears. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: An icon of your CD. Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. It installs with printing, copying, scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Help Description Where to the...
... All Programs connects to a network (if supported by your printer) The installation screen appears. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: An icon of your CD. Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. It installs with printing, copying, scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Help Description Where to the...
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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...
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...
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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 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.
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... tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to fix ...one of the printer. Use basic features. - Learning about the printer status and ink level. 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...
... tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to fix ...one of the printer. Use basic features. - Learning about the printer status and ink level. 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...
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... at the loading position, unless the printer is on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. 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...
... at the loading position, unless the printer is on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. 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...
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...new scan, print, copy, or fax job. If the document still does not have the print quality you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 50. If print ...Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print...
...new scan, print, copy, or fax job. If the document still does not have the print quality you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 50. If print ...Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print...
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...on the scanner glass. 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 Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on a document...use. Declared yield value in an airtight container. The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time. • Keep the photo cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to...
...on the scanner glass. 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 Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on a document...use. Declared yield value in an airtight container. The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time. • Keep the photo cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to...
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...electrical devices have been using Service Pack 3 or later. Troubleshooting • "Setup troubleshooting" on page 58 • "Print troubleshooting" on page 60 • "Copy troubleshooting" on page 63 • "Scan troubleshooting" on page 64 • "Fax troubleshooting" on page 66 • "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page ...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 lit Check power connection 1 Disconnect the power cord from the wall ...
...electrical devices have been using Service Pack 3 or later. Troubleshooting • "Setup troubleshooting" on page 58 • "Print troubleshooting" on page 60 • "Copy troubleshooting" on page 63 • "Scan troubleshooting" on page 64 • "Fax troubleshooting" on page 66 • "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page ...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 lit Check power connection 1 Disconnect the power cord from the wall ...
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.... 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. c Select your printer model. correctly Troubleshooting 59 USB cable may not be connected Use these steps to install the printer software May need to reconnect power... any blinking lights Check power If the light is not lit" on page 70. Page does not print Check the control panel If one of the computer. f Select the file you want to install the software. 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. e Select your country or region...
.... 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. c Select your printer model. correctly Troubleshooting 59 USB cable may not be connected Use these steps to install the printer software May need to reconnect power... any blinking lights Check power If the light is not lit" on page 70. Page does not print Check the control panel If one of the computer. f Select the file you want to install the software. 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. e Select your country or region...
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...system. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 72. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to turn the printer on page 61 • "Poor quality at the edges of your printer. 3 Click Printer...your printer family. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer model. d Select your country or region. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 61 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on . 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it....
...system. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 72. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to turn the printer on page 61 • "Poor quality at the edges of your printer. 3 Click Printer...your printer family. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer model. d Select your country or region. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 61 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on . 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it....
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... • 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. See "Improving print quality" on page 52. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 56. For more information, see...
... • 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. See "Improving print quality" on page 52. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 56. For more information, see...
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Try minimizing the number and size of graphics and images in use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Remove as many unused fonts as it exits, and allow it to dry. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Troubleshooting ..., Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click Paper Setup. 4 Check the paper size. Software may not be For more RAM. If you are printing paper photos or other high-quality images, for all applications not in the document. installed correctly Poor quality at the edges of Each paper brand accepts ink differently and...
Try minimizing the number and size of graphics and images in use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Remove as many unused fonts as it exits, and allow it to dry. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Troubleshooting ..., Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click Paper Setup. 4 Check the paper size. Software may not be For more RAM. If you are printing paper photos or other high-quality images, for all applications not in the document. installed correctly Poor quality at the edges of Each paper brand accepts ink differently and...
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...does not close Check for any obstruction keeping the scanner unit open. 3 Lower the scanner unit. Select a lower print quality Software may not be installed correctly" on page 58. If the light is not lit" on page 60. For more information, see "...Software may not be installed correctly If one of a printed photo. For more information, see "Software may not be installed correctly 1 From the software application, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click Quality/Copies. 4 From the Quality/Speed area, select...
...does not close Check for any obstruction keeping the scanner unit open. 3 Lower the scanner unit. Select a lower print quality Software may not be installed correctly" on page 58. If the light is not lit" on page 60. For more information, see "...Software may not be installed correctly If one of a printed photo. For more information, see "Software may not be installed correctly 1 From the software application, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click Quality/Copies. 4 From the Quality/Speed area, select...
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...you selected. Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you are copying or scanning from photo or glossy paper, a magazine, or a newspaper, photo or glossy...print • Dark print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • Unexpected characters • White lines in print Check the control If one of the document or image. Review steps to See "Improving print... install a new print cartridge if necessary. Check document placement Make sure the document or photo is dirty, gently wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. Scan ...
...you selected. Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you are copying or scanning from photo or glossy paper, a magazine, or a newspaper, photo or glossy...print • Dark print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • Unexpected characters • White lines in print Check the control If one of the document or image. Review steps to See "Improving print... install a new print cartridge if necessary. Check document placement Make sure the document or photo is dirty, gently wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. Scan ...
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... back of the printer. 3 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer. Turn off and then restart your printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. • Make sure a check mark does appear next to a ...If the light is not on, see "Software may be installed correctly" on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 3 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Scan. 4 Click Custom Settings. 5 Select a lower scan resolution. 6 Click Start. Make sure the printer is set...
... back of the printer. 3 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer. Turn off and then restart your printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. • Make sure a check mark does appear next to a ...If the light is not on, see "Software may be installed correctly" on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 3 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Scan. 4 Click Custom Settings. 5 Select a lower scan resolution. 6 Click Start. Make sure the printer is set...
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... placement Load the original document facedown in the computer. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Troubleshooting 67 Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to obtain...other device is finished before sending or receiving a fax. Can receive but not receive faxes Load paper Check ink Load paper to print any paper jams. Disable Call Waiting temporarily Call Waiting can disrupt fax transmissions. Disable this feature before sending a fax. Check for...
... placement Load the original document facedown in the computer. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Troubleshooting 67 Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to obtain...other device is finished before sending or receiving a fax. Can receive but not receive faxes Load paper Check ink Load paper to print any paper jams. Disable Call Waiting temporarily Call Waiting can disrupt fax transmissions. Disable this feature before sending a fax. Check for...
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Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Check paper condition Use only new, ... turn off the printer. 2 Press again to turn the printer back on . Received fax has poor print quality Review checklist for supported paper and specialty media Troubleshooting 68 To automatically eject the paper: 1 Press to...printer. Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting • "Paper jams" on page 68 • "Paper or specialty media misfeeds...
Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Check paper condition Use only new, ... turn off the printer. 2 Press again to turn the printer back on . Received fax has poor print quality Review checklist for supported paper and specialty media Troubleshooting 68 To automatically eject the paper: 1 Press to...printer. Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting • "Paper jams" on page 68 • "Paper or specialty media misfeeds...
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... is completely closed . For more information, see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 56. To order supplies, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 21. 2 Press to be out of paper in the middle of a print or copy job. 1 Load more information, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on page 68. 2 Press . For more paper...
... is completely closed . For more information, see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 56. To order supplies, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 21. 2 Press to be out of paper in the middle of a print or copy job. 1 Load more information, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on page 68. 2 Press . For more paper...