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... control panel buttons...14 Learning about the software 15 Using the printer software...15 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...15 Using the Solution Center...17 Using Print Properties...18 Opening Print Properties ...18 Using the Save Settings menu ...18 Using the I Want To menu ...18...on the scanner glass 24 Printing 26 Changing the paper type...26 Printing a document...26 Printing a Web page...26 Printing high-quality graphics...27 Printing photos or images from a Web page...27 Printing collated copies...28 Printing the last page first (reverse page order)...28 Printing on both sides of the ...
... control panel buttons...14 Learning about the software 15 Using the printer software...15 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...15 Using the Solution Center...17 Using Print Properties...18 Opening Print Properties ...18 Using the Save Settings menu ...18 Using the I Want To menu ...18...on the scanner glass 24 Printing 26 Changing the paper type...26 Printing a document...26 Printing a Web page...26 Printing high-quality graphics...27 Printing photos or images from a Web page...27 Printing collated copies...28 Printing the last page first (reverse page order)...28 Printing on both sides of the ...
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... a slideshow...35 Printing an image as a multiple-page poster ...35 Copying 37 Copying using the control panel...37 Making a copy...37 Copying 4 x 6 photos...37 Copying using the computer...38 Copying a document using the computer ...38 Copying a photo using the computer...39 Scanning 40 Scanning using the control panel...40 Scanning using the computer...41 Scanning a document using the computer ...41 Scanning a photo to...
... a slideshow...35 Printing an image as a multiple-page poster ...35 Copying 37 Copying using the control panel...37 Making a copy...37 Copying 4 x 6 photos...37 Copying using the computer...38 Copying a document using the computer ...38 Copying a photo using the computer...39 Scanning 40 Scanning using the control panel...40 Scanning using the computer...41 Scanning a document using the computer ...41 Scanning a photo to...
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... 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 cartridge...
... 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 cartridge...
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...does not close...63 Poor copy quality...64 Partial document or photo copies...64 Scan troubleshooting...64 Scanner does not respond ...65 Scan was not successful ...65 Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer...65 Poor scanned image quality ...66 Partial document or photo scans...66 Fax troubleshooting...66 Cannot ...send or receive a fax...66 Can send but not receive faxes...67 Can receive but not send faxes...67 Printer receives a blank fax...67 Received fax has poor print quality......
...does not close...63 Poor copy quality...64 Partial document or photo copies...64 Scan troubleshooting...64 Scanner does not respond ...65 Scan was not successful ...65 Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer...65 Poor scanned image quality ...66 Partial document or photo scans...66 Fax troubleshooting...66 Cannot ...send or receive a fax...66 Can send but not receive faxes...67 Can receive but not send faxes...67 Printer receives a blank fax...67 Received fax has poor print quality......
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... software (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. Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. Note: If necessary, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D is...
... software (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. Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. Note: If necessary, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D is...
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...or region. Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. period of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to view the warranty. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (US) Where to find (rest of world...country or region, and may change without notice. E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. For the most recent phone numbers available, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer. 6 Complete the form, and then click Submit Request. Visit our Web site...
...or region. Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. period of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to view the warranty. Limited Warranty Description Where to find (US) Where to find (rest of world...country or region, and may change without notice. E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. For the most recent phone numbers available, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer. 6 Complete the form, and then click Submit Request. Visit our Web site...
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...The complete version of the printer. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to the power supply port located at the back of the User's Guide can be found on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or ... may not be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to be included. Note: A USB cable may or may look different from the one shown. 4 Installation software CD • Installation software ...
...The complete version of the printer. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to the power supply port located at the back of the User's Guide can be found on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or ... may not be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to be included. Note: A USB cable may or may look different from the one shown. 4 Installation software CD • Installation software ...
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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. Learning about the printer 13
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... the control panel buttons Press 1 2 3 To Load or eject paper. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Reset the printer. Learning about the printer 14 Scan a document or photo(s) to be replaced. Check The light The light To Determine if the color... print cartridge needs to the computer. 4 Start a 4 x 6 color photo copy. 5 Start a color copy of a document or photo. 6 Start a black-and-white copy of a document or photo....
... the control panel buttons Press 1 2 3 To Load or eject paper. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Reset the printer. Learning about the printer 14 Scan a document or photo(s) to be replaced. Check The light The light To Determine if the color... print cartridge needs to the computer. 4 Start a 4 x 6 color photo copy. 5 Start a color copy of a document or photo. 6 Start a black-and-white copy of a document or photo....
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...; Reprint or enlarge your photo. 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. Learning about the software 15 Using the...
...; Reprint or enlarge your photo. 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. Learning about the software 15 Using the...
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...diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers Learning... about the software 16 Download photos from your photos in various sizes. Print your photos. Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash...
...diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers Learning... about the software 16 Download photos from your photos in various sizes. Print your photos. Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash...
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.... Learning 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 blurry edges. •...about the software 17 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...
.... Learning 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 blurry edges. •...about the software 17 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...
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...tab dialog from almost any program: 1 With a document open Print Properties from the menu, and then click the Help button on the dialog. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to the Quality Options, Layout... want to create. Using the I Want To menu The "I Want To" menu contains a variety of task wizards (printing a photo, an envelope, a banner, a poster, or printing on both sides of the paper) to five custom settings. Learning about the software 18 You can open , click File...
...tab dialog from almost any program: 1 With a document open Print Properties from the menu, and then click the Help button on the dialog. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to the Quality Options, Layout... want to create. Using the I Want To menu The "I Want To" menu contains a variety of task wizards (printing a photo, an envelope, a banner, a poster, or printing on both sides of the paper) to five custom settings. Learning about the software 18 You can open , click File...
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..."Options" menu also provides direct links to different parts of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. Tab Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a Quality/Speed setting. • ...copies of a single print job: collated or normal. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. • Choose to have the last page printed first. • Specify the size of paper loaded. • Select the orientation of the document on the printed page: portrait or landscape. • Select the layout you want to print. • Choose to the Lexmark...
..."Options" menu also provides direct links to different parts of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. Tab Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a Quality/Speed setting. • ...copies of a single print job: collated or normal. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. • Choose to have the last page printed first. • Specify the size of paper loaded. • Select the orientation of the document on the printed page: portrait or landscape. • Select the layout you want to print. • Choose to the Lexmark...
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... and white. Text Only A Photos Preview Print only the text of photos or images valid for printing appears next to defaults Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 2500 Series icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click the Save Settings menu...
... and white. Text Only A Photos Preview Print only the text of photos or images valid for printing appears next to defaults Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 2500 Series icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click the Save Settings menu...
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... rest against the edges of the transparencies. Do not use envelopes that have exposed flap adhesive. - Load up to 10 envelopes Make sure • The print side of the envelopes faces you. • The stamp location is in the upper left corner. • The envelopes are designed for use with paper...time. Notes: - Remove each transparency as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 25 sheets of labels 25 transparencies • The print side of the labels faces you. • The top of the labels feeds into the printer first. • The adhesive on the labels does not...
... rest against the edges of the transparencies. Do not use envelopes that have exposed flap adhesive. - Load up to 10 envelopes Make sure • The print side of the envelopes faces you. • The stamp location is in the upper left corner. • The envelopes are designed for use with paper...time. Notes: - Remove each transparency as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. 25 sheets of labels 25 transparencies • The print side of the labels faces you. • The top of the labels feeds into the printer first. • The adhesive on the labels does not...
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...index cards 25 photo cards 25 postcards Make sure • You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron-on transfers. • The print side of the transfers faces you. • The transfers are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against... edges of the cards. 100 sheets of custom-size paper Note: Photo cards require more drying time. Note: For best results, load transfers one at a time. • The print side of the cards faces you . • The paper size fits within these dimensions: Width: - 76.2-215.9 mm - 3.0-8.5 inches Length: - 127...
...index cards 25 photo cards 25 postcards Make sure • You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron-on transfers. • The print side of the transfers faces you. • The transfers are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against... edges of the cards. 100 sheets of custom-size paper Note: Photo cards require more drying time. Note: For best results, load transfers one at a time. • The print side of the cards faces you . • The paper size fits within these dimensions: Width: - 76.2-215.9 mm - 3.0-8.5 inches Length: - 127...
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...remove all the paper from the paper support before loading the banner paper. • You tear off only the number of pages needed to print the banner. • You place the required stack of banner paper behind the printer, and feed in the first sheet. • The ... is 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 in Print Properties. Note: The maximum scan area for the banner in .). 1 Open the top cover. For more information, see "Using Print Properties" on the scanner glass You can scan a document for faxing. You can scan and then print photos, text documents, magazine articles, newspapers, and other...
...remove all the paper from the paper support before loading the banner paper. • You tear off only the number of pages needed to print the banner. • You place the required stack of banner paper behind the printer, and feed in the first sheet. • The ... is 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 in Print Properties. Note: The maximum scan area for the banner in .). 1 Open the top cover. For more information, see "Using Print Properties" on the scanner glass You can scan a document for faxing. You can scan and then print photos, text documents, magazine articles, newspapers, and other...
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... settings. 5 Click OK. 6 Click OK or Print. Printing a Web page You can use the Toolbar to create a printer-friendly version of paper you need to check or change your print settings: a From the toolbar area, click Lexmark Page Setup. Note: For additional print setting options, see "Using Print Properties" on transfers, you are loading. 5 Click...
... settings. 5 Click OK. 6 Click OK or Print. Printing a Web page You can use the Toolbar to create a printer-friendly version of paper you need to check or change your print settings: a From the toolbar area, click Lexmark Page Setup. Note: For additional print setting options, see "Using Print Properties" on transfers, you are loading. 5 Click...
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... • Normal • Quick • Black and White • Text Only Printing high-quality graphics 1 Load paper. 2 With your image open, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 Click the Quality/Copies tab. 5 From the Quality/Speed section, select Photo. 6 From the Paper Type ...side facing you. (If you want to Photos: a From the Lexmark logo drop-down menu, select Options. c Select a lower minimum photo size. d Click OK. The number of photos valid for printing appears next to print text and images or text only. On the Toolbar, the number of...
... • Normal • Quick • Black and White • Text Only Printing high-quality graphics 1 Load paper. 2 With your image open, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 Click the Quality/Copies tab. 5 From the Quality/Speed section, select Photo. 6 From the Paper Type ...side facing you. (If you want to Photos: a From the Lexmark logo drop-down menu, select Options. c Select a lower minimum photo size. d Click OK. The number of photos valid for printing appears next to print text and images or text only. On the Toolbar, the number of...