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...your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Connect the power supply cord to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. The safety features of specific Lexmark components. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: When closing the scanner unit, make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power ... 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 of some parts may not always be obvious. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
...your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Connect the power supply cord to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. The safety features of specific Lexmark components. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: When closing the scanner unit, make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power ... 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 of some parts may not always be obvious. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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... before receiving a fax automatically 49 Maintaining the printer 50 Changing print cartridges...50 Removing a used 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...
... before receiving a fax automatically 49 Maintaining the printer 50 Changing print cartridges...50 Removing a used 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...
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... Help: An icon of your printer connects to a computer. It installs with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the 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...
... Help: An icon of your printer connects to a computer. It installs with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the 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...
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...: 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 electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up the printer 11 Note: Your power cord may not be found on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that shipped...
...: 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 electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up the printer 11 Note: Your power cord may not be found on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that shipped...
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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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... 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. 2 Select Solution Center. Learning about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View...
... 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. 2 Select Solution Center. Learning about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View...
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... you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges...
... you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges...
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...From the Maintenance tab, click Align to start a new scan, print, copy, or fax job. Note: The scanner unit must be closed to fix blurry edges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 54. If the document still does not... for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4. 4 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Maintaining the printer 52 7 Press and ...
...From the Maintenance tab, click Align to start a new scan, print, copy, or fax job. Note: The scanner unit must be closed to fix blurry edges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 54. If the document still does not... for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4. 4 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Maintaining the printer 52 7 Press and ...
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...value in use. 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 replace, clean, or store... 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 Preserving the print cartridges • Keep a new cartridge in its own storage unit when not in accordance with water. ...
...value in use. 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 replace, clean, or store... 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 Preserving the print cartridges • Keep a new cartridge in its own storage unit when not in accordance with water. ...
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...and Mac OS X. 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 • ...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. Check that ... power cord from the wall outlet, and then from the printer. 2 Plug the cord all the way into the power supply on the printer. 2 1 3 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet...
...and Mac OS X. 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 • ...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. Check that ... power cord from the wall outlet, and then from the printer. 2 Plug the cord all the way into the power supply on the printer. 2 1 3 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet...
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...Select your printer model. Page does not print Check the control panel If one of the computer. for the latest software. 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...anti-virus programs. 3 Double-click the My Computer icon. correctly Troubleshooting 59 USB cable may not be connected Use these steps to install the printer software May need to install the software. 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Paper may not be loaded Remove and then...
...Select your printer model. Page does not print Check the control panel If one of the computer. for the latest software. 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...anti-virus programs. 3 Double-click the My Computer icon. correctly Troubleshooting 59 USB cable may not be connected Use these steps to install the printer software May need to install the software. 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Paper may not be loaded Remove and then...
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...61 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 61 • "Poor quality at the edges of your printer model. 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 operating system. f Select the... not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. e Select your country or region. b Click the links for the latest software. c Select your printer family....
...61 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 61 • "Poor quality at the edges of your printer model. 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 operating system. f Select the... not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. e Select your country or region. b Click the links for the latest software. c Select your printer family....
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...see "Software may not be installed correctly" on transfers Note: Transparencies may not be For more RAM. Try minimizing the number and size of the page Check minimum print settings Select the Borderless print feature Be sure paper size matches the printer setting Unless you are using the...dry. installed correctly Poor quality at the edges of graphics and images in use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Troubleshooting 62 Remove sheets as they To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the following media, remove each sheet are printed as ...
...see "Software may not be installed correctly" on transfers Note: Transparencies may not be For more RAM. Try minimizing the number and size of the page Check minimum print settings Select the Borderless print feature Be sure paper size matches the printer setting Unless you are using the...dry. installed correctly Poor quality at the edges of graphics and images in use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Troubleshooting 62 Remove sheets as they To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the following media, remove each sheet are printed as ...
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...printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. • Make sure a check mark does appear next to a lower value Close all programs not being used. 1 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark...be installed correctly 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer. 3 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the Welcome screen, click Scan. 4 Click Custom Settings. 5 Select a lower scan ...
...printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. • Make sure a check mark does appear next to a lower value Close all programs not being used. 1 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark...be installed correctly 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer. 3 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the Welcome screen, click Scan. 4 Click Custom Settings. 5 Select a lower scan ...
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... send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the computer. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to obtain the keypad sequence for temporarily disabling Call Waiting. Can receive but not receive...
... send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the computer. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to obtain the keypad sequence for temporarily disabling Call Waiting. Can receive but not receive...
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...try the following solutions. The paper automatically ejects from the printer. Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. To automatically eject 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 page 21 for...
...try the following solutions. The paper automatically ejects from the printer. Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. To automatically eject 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 page 21 for...
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... 68. 2 Press . Troubleshooting 70 For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on the control panel blinks rapidly blinks slowly The printer may: • be replaced soon. The color print cartridge needs to continue printing or copying. • have a paper jam. 1 Clear the paper jam... middle of sheets needed for the banner. • Select the following settings to enable the printer to feed paper continuously without jamming: 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Select the Paper Setup tab. 4...
... 68. 2 Press . Troubleshooting 70 For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on the control panel blinks rapidly blinks slowly The printer may: • be replaced soon. The color print cartridge needs to continue printing or copying. • have a paper jam. 1 Clear the paper jam... middle of sheets needed for the banner. • Select the following settings to enable the printer to feed paper continuously without jamming: 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Select the Paper Setup tab. 4...
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... also see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on The color print cartridge needs to be installed. To order supplies, click Order Ink on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black (or photo) print cartridge with a new one . Replace the color print cartridge with a new cartridge. Follow these steps to replace the...
... also see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on The color print cartridge needs to be installed. To order supplies, click Order Ink on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black (or photo) print cartridge with a new one . Replace the color print cartridge with a new cartridge. Follow these steps to replace the...
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... 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 print using the black (or photo) print cartridge. (The ... amount of ink remains in the color print cartridge. Color cartridge A new color print cartridge needs to be installed. To order supplies, click Order Ink on your computer screen to remove the printer software. 4 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 5 Click Cancel on all New...
... 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 print using the black (or photo) print cartridge. (The ... amount of ink remains in the color print cartridge. Color cartridge A new color print cartridge needs to be installed. To order supplies, click Order Ink on your computer screen to remove the printer software. 4 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 5 Click Cancel on all New...
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... Studio creating and viewing slideshow 35 improving print quality 52 index cards loading 23 printing 30 information, finding 7 ink levels, checking 17 ink, ordering 17 installing print cartridges 50 printer software 72 iron-on transfers, loading 23 iron-on transfers, printing 30 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner ... last page first 28 layout, selecting 19 Lexmark Imaging Studio buttons Copy 15 E-mail 15 Fax 15 Photo Greeting Cards 15 Photo Packages 15 Scan 15 Slideshow 15 Transfer Photos 15 using 15 View / Print Photo Library 15 Lexmark Imaging Studio, using 15 loading banner paper 24...
... Studio creating and viewing slideshow 35 improving print quality 52 index cards loading 23 printing 30 information, finding 7 ink levels, checking 17 ink, ordering 17 installing print cartridges 50 printer software 72 iron-on transfers, loading 23 iron-on transfers, printing 30 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner ... last page first 28 layout, selecting 19 Lexmark Imaging Studio buttons Copy 15 E-mail 15 Fax 15 Photo Greeting Cards 15 Photo Packages 15 Scan 15 Slideshow 15 Transfer Photos 15 using 15 View / Print Photo Library 15 Lexmark Imaging Studio, using 15 loading banner paper 24...