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... supply and power supply cord. This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use of specific Lexmark components. Important safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or make sure to... 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. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible.
... supply and power supply cord. This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use of specific Lexmark components. Important safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or make sure to... 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. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible.
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... 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 Want To ...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...
... 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 Want To ...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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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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...68...
... 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...68...
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... the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software. Finding information about the printer 7 Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.... The Setup Solutions booklet tells you instructions for using the printer. You can find The Getting Started...
... the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software. Finding information about the printer 7 Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.... The Setup Solutions booklet tells you instructions for using the printer. You can find The Getting Started...
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... 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 3 Click Yes. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: An icon of your CD. Finding information about the printer 8 Lexmark Solution Center Description...
... 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 3 Click Yes. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: An icon of your CD. Finding information about the printer 8 Lexmark Solution Center Description...
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... All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that ...your this limited warranty, see the Statement of country or region. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click e- Limited Warranty Description Where to find (US)...
... All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that ...your this limited warranty, see the Statement of country or region. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click e- Limited Warranty Description Where to find (US)...
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Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Finding information about the printer 10
Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Finding information about the printer 10
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... or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that serves as a guide (available in electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the installation software CD that shipped with the printer. Note: The complete version of the printer. Note: A USB cable may or may look different from the one shown. 4 Installation software...
... or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that serves as a guide (available in electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the installation software CD that shipped with the printer. Note: The complete version of the printer. Note: A USB cable may or may look different from the one shown. 4 Installation software...
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Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 5 6 4 1 7 3 2 Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Control panel Operate the printer. Learning about the printer 12 For more information, see "Using the control panel buttons" on page 14. 3 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 4 Top cover Access the scanner glass. 5 Paper feed guard Prevent small objects from falling inside. 6 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 7 Scanner glass Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item.
Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 5 6 4 1 7 3 2 Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Control panel Operate the printer. Learning about the printer 12 For more information, see "Using the control panel buttons" on page 14. 3 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 4 Top cover Access the scanner glass. 5 Paper feed guard Prevent small objects from falling inside. 6 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 7 Scanner glass Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item.
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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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... or eject paper. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Reset the printer. Scan a document or photo(s) 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. 7 • Turn the printer on or off. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Clear error...
... or eject paper. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Reset the printer. Scan a document or photo(s) 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. 7 • Turn the printer on or off. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Clear error...
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... 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. Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging 1 Click Start ... best print settings for the task you want to use one of an active Web page. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the document you are printing. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with ...
... 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. Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging 1 Click Start ... best print settings for the task you want to use one of an active Web page. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the document you are printing. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... 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. 2 Select Solution Center. Print projects such as information about the software 17...
... 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. 2 Select Solution Center. Print projects such as information about the software 17...
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...current Print Properties settings for a project. 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 Options, and Printing Status Options settings. You can open , click File Print. 2 From the Print dialog... button on the dialog. For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on the type of project you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. You can change the settings...
...current Print Properties settings for a project. 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 Options, and Printing Status Options settings. You can open , click File Print. 2 From the Print dialog... button on the dialog. For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on the type of project you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. You can change the settings...
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...links to different parts of Web pages. 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 ...Print Properties tabs All of the print settings are on the screen. Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you want to print. • Choose to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for printing photos. • Access links to print on both sides of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies...
...links to different parts of Web pages. 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 ...Print Properties tabs All of the print settings are on the screen. Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you want to print. • Choose to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for printing photos. • Access links to print on both sides of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies...
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..., 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. 5 From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults). Resetting printer software settings to Photos. Black and White Print an entire Web page in draft quality. Preview a Web...
..., 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. 5 From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults). Resetting printer software settings to Photos. Black and White Print an entire Web page in draft quality. Preview a Web...
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... Loading paper and original documents 21 Loading paper and original documents Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use paper designed for use with inkjet printers. • The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. 25...require more drying time. Loading various paper types Load up to Make sure 100 sheets of plain paper • The paper is designed for inkjet printers. • If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with the paper.) • The paper is loaded in ...
... Loading paper and original documents 21 Loading paper and original documents Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use paper designed for use with inkjet printers. • The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. 25...require more drying time. Loading various paper types Load up to Make sure 100 sheets of plain paper • The paper is designed for inkjet printers. • If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with the paper.) • The paper is loaded in ...
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... with paper backing sheets are not recommended. • Transparencies require more drying time. Remove each strip faces away from you and down toward the printer. • The transparencies are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the transparencies....8226; The rough side of the transparencies faces you . • The top of the labels feeds into the printer first. • The adhesive on the labels does not extend to peel off during printing, resulting in a paper jam. • The labels are loaded in the center of the paper support. ...
... with paper backing sheets are not recommended. • Transparencies require more drying time. Remove each strip faces away from you and down toward the printer. • The transparencies are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the transparencies....8226; The rough side of the transparencies faces you . • The top of the labels feeds into the printer first. • The adhesive on the labels does not extend to peel off during printing, resulting in a paper jam. • The labels are loaded in the center of the paper support. ...