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Lexmark is not responsible for the use of some parts may not always be obvious. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Important safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or make sure to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. ... that is designed, tested, and approved to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the use of specific Lexmark components. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. Operating system notice All...
Lexmark is not responsible for the use of some parts may not always be obvious. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Important safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or make sure to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. ... that is designed, tested, and approved to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the use of specific Lexmark components. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. Operating system notice All...
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...the printer...12 Using 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...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 printer...12 Using 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...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 ...
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......55 Ordering paper and other supplies...56 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...56 Refilling a print cartridge...57 Recycling Lexmark products...57 Troubleshooting 58 Setup troubleshooting...58 Power button is not lit ...58 Software does not install...58 Page does not print...59 Print troubleshooting...60 Improving print quality ...61 Poor text and graphic quality...61 Poor quality at...
......55 Ordering paper and other supplies...56 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...56 Refilling a print cartridge...57 Recycling Lexmark products...57 Troubleshooting 58 Setup troubleshooting...58 Power button is not lit ...58 Software does not install...58 Page does not print...59 Print troubleshooting...60 Improving print quality ...61 Poor text and graphic quality...61 Poor quality at...
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......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...print quality...68 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...68 Paper jams...68 Paper or specialty media misfeeds...68 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 69 Banner paper jams ...69 Blinking lights on the control panel...70 Error messages...71 Removing and reinstalling the software...
......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...print quality...68 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...68 Paper jams...68 Paper or specialty media misfeeds...68 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 69 Banner paper jams ...69 Blinking lights on the control panel...70 Error messages...71 Removing and reinstalling the software...
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... Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software. Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to find this document in the printer box or on Windows operating systems) ...and some basic instructions for setting up hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. The Setup Solutions ...
... Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software. Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to find this document in the printer box or on Windows operating systems) ...and some basic instructions for setting up hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. The Setup Solutions ...
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... 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 3 Click Yes. User's Guide Description Where to find...
... 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 3 Click Yes. User's Guide Description Where to find...
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Note: The complete version of the printer. 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 electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that shipped with the printer. Setting up...
Note: The complete version of the printer. 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 electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that shipped with the printer. Setting up...
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... photo as a fax. 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. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of an active Web page. Using the...
... photo as a fax. 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. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of an active Web page. Using the...
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...the bottom left corner of the Welcome screen, Click To Setup and 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. Click To View/Print Photo Library Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Details Browse, print, or share your photos as a multiple-...
...the bottom left corner of the Welcome screen, Click To Setup and 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. Click To View/Print Photo Library Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Details Browse, print, or share your photos as a multiple-...
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.... Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information. • Learn tips 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...
.... Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information. • Learn tips 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...
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... project you want to create. For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on these settings, open , click File Print. 2 From the Print dialog, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to five custom settings. You...
... project you want to create. For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on these settings, open , click File Print. 2 From the Print dialog, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to five custom settings. You...
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... the layout you want to print. • Choose to different parts of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. Click Normal To • Select Page Setup options. • Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different setting for printing photos. • Access links to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help...
... the layout you want to print. • Choose to different parts of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. Click Normal To • Select Page Setup options. • Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different setting for printing photos. • Access links to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help...
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... printer software settings to Photos. Note: Factory default settings cannot be deleted. 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...
... printer software settings to Photos. Note: Factory default settings cannot be deleted. 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...
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... your document open, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the Quality/Copies tab, select Normal or Photo. 5 From the Paper Type section, select Transparency. 6 Click OK to close any printer software dialog boxes that are open . 8 Print the document. First, the printer prints the odd-numbered pages of the document...
... your document open, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the Quality/Copies tab, select Normal or Photo. 5 From the Paper Type section, select Transparency. 6 Click OK to close any printer software dialog boxes that are open . 8 Print the document. First, the printer prints the odd-numbered pages of the document...
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... selected in the software application. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK. 9 Click OK or Print. Printing cards 1 Load greeting cards, index cards, or postcards. 2 From the software application, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 Select a Quality/Speed setting. Printing 30 6 Select Portrait... image. 5 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open. 6 Print the iron-on transfers. 2 With your image open, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the Print Layout tab, select Mirror if you want the ...
... selected in the software application. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK. 9 Click OK or Print. Printing cards 1 Load greeting cards, index cards, or postcards. 2 From the software application, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 Select a Quality/Speed setting. Printing 30 6 Select Portrait... image. 5 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open. 6 Print the iron-on transfers. 2 With your image open, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the Print Layout tab, select Mirror if you want the ...
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...convert your selections permanent by choosing a paper size from the drop-down in the Scan Application list 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click View / Print Photo Library. 3 From the program taskbar at the bottom of programs in the list... desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Scan. 3 Click Custom Settings. 4 Change the settings as needed. Move the slider to the desired setting. • You can auto-crop the scanned item. scanning Changing the order of the screen, click Other Software. 4 Click Modify Application Order...
...convert your selections permanent by choosing a paper size from the drop-down in the Scan Application list 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click View / Print Photo Library. 3 From the program taskbar at the bottom of programs in the list... desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Scan. 3 Click Custom Settings. 4 Change the settings as needed. Move the slider to the desired setting. • You can auto-crop the scanned item. scanning Changing the order of the screen, click Other Software. 4 Click Modify Application Order...
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... your fax. 11 Click Send. Note: A fax number can scan a document to the computer and then fax it to someone using the software. 1 Load an original document facedown on . Faxing 46 Faxing...the printer and the computer are turned on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 3 From the left pane of your fax: • Immediately-Select the Send ...Delay sending until" option. b Set a time and date. 10 If you want a paper copy of your fax, select Print a copy of the Welcome screen, click Fax. 4 Select the Document option. 5 Click Start. 6 Enter the...
... your fax. 11 Click Send. Note: A fax number can scan a document to the computer and then fax it to someone using the software. 1 Load an original document facedown on . Faxing 46 Faxing...the printer and the computer are turned on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 3 From the left pane of your fax: • Immediately-Select the Send ...Delay sending until" option. b Set a time and date. 10 If you want a paper copy of your fax, select Print a copy of the Welcome screen, click Fax. 4 Select the Document option. 5 Click Start. 6 Enter the...
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... screen, click Fax. The Fax Solution Software appears. 3 Click Tools Create Report. 4 From the Display drop-down list. 7 Click OK to 64 numbers, commas, periods, and/or these symbols Printing fax activity reports 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left...to save the settings. To access a Phone Book entry: 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Fax. The Fax Solution Software appears. 3 Click Tools Phonebook. 4 To modify the Phone Book, select an option, ...
... screen, click Fax. The Fax Solution Software appears. 3 Click Tools Create Report. 4 From the Display drop-down list. 7 Click OK to 64 numbers, commas, periods, and/or these symbols Printing fax activity reports 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left...to save the settings. To access a Phone Book entry: 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Fax. The Fax Solution Software appears. 3 Click Tools Phonebook. 4 To modify the Phone Book, select an option, ...
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...Fax Blocking. 6 If you send or receive. 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Fax. b Click New. The Fax Solution Software appears. 3 Click Tools Preferences and Settings. 4 Click each tab, and ...change the settings as part of the current modem. • Change modem. • Choose whether to save the setting. 5 Choose a date range. 6 Click Print. Blocking junk faxes 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark ...
...Fax Blocking. 6 If you send or receive. 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Fax. b Click New. The Fax Solution Software appears. 3 Click Tools Preferences and Settings. 4 Click each tab, and ...change the settings as part of the current modem. • Change modem. • Choose whether to save the setting. 5 Choose a date range. 6 Click Print. Blocking junk faxes 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark ...
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... blocked faxes. • Choose whether to turn on the first try. • Select a default scanning device. Setting the number of rings before deleting them. • Choose a default phone book. 5... Click OK after you finish customizing the settings. 6 Close the Fax Solution Software. Preferences • Select options for the recent fax list. • Choose settings for List ... frame for keeping faxes before receiving a fax automatically 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Fax. Tab ...
... blocked faxes. • Choose whether to turn on the first try. • Select a default scanning device. Setting the number of rings before deleting them. • Choose a default phone book. 5... Click OK after you finish customizing the settings. 6 Close the Fax Solution Software. Preferences • Select options for the recent fax list. • Choose settings for List ... frame for keeping faxes before receiving a fax automatically 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Fax. Tab ...