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... product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Important safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with the use of specific Lexmark components. Connect the power supply cord to meet strict global safety standards...may not always be obvious. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. This product is designed, tested, and approved to an electrical outlet that is not ...
... product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Important safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with the use of specific Lexmark components. Connect the power supply cord to meet strict global safety standards...may not always be obvious. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. This product is designed, tested, and approved to an electrical outlet that is not ...
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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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...did not receive a Getting Started booklet or a Setup Solutions booklet, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. If you instructions for using the printer. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh... about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to solve printer setup problems. Note: These documents do not...
...did not receive a Getting Started booklet or a Setup Solutions booklet, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. If you instructions for using the printer. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh... about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to solve printer setup problems. Note: These documents do not...
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... 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 photos If the link to...the screen. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark You can also find The Lexmark Solution Center software is not on your desktop, follow • Scanning (if supported by your printer) these instructions: • Making copies (if supported by your printer) 1 Insert the CD. ...
... 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 photos If the link to...the screen. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark You can also find The Lexmark Solution Center software is not on your desktop, follow • Scanning (if supported by your printer) these instructions: • Making copies (if supported by your printer) 1 Insert the CD. ...
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...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 the installation software CD that serves as a guide (available in certain geographies only). Setting up printer hardware and software...? 6 5 4 3 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to be included. Note: Your power cord may not be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on setup ...
...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 the installation software CD that serves as a guide (available in certain geographies only). Setting up printer hardware and software...? 6 5 4 3 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to be included. Note: Your power cord may not be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on setup ...
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... for the task you want to use one of an active Web page. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to complete. E-mail Send a document or 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. Find...
... for the task you want to use one of an active Web page. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to complete. E-mail Send a document or 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. Find...
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...from your photos in various sizes. Print your photos. Click To View/Print Photo Library Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Details Browse, print, or share your photos as a...CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in motion. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information...Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for : •...
...from your photos in various sizes. Print your photos. Click To View/Print Photo Library Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Details Browse, print, or share your photos as a...CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in motion. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information...Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for : •...
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..., 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. - For example, while printing, the status...current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information. • Learn tips about the software 17 To open . Use basic features. - Using the Solution Center 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. - For example, while printing, the status...current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information. • Learn tips about the software 17 To open . Use basic features. - Using the Solution Center The Solution Center ...
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From here Advanced You can • Change the appearance of project you want to create. 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 can name and save up to a .... 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 the dialog. Learning about the software 18 Using the Options menu Use the "Options" menu to make changes to help you use . Note...
From here Advanced You can • Change the appearance of project you want to create. 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 can name and save up to a .... 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 the dialog. Learning about the software 18 Using the Options menu Use the "Options" menu to make changes to help you use . Note...
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...main tabs of Web pages. Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you create printer-friendly versions of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. Using the Toolbar The Toolbar lets you browse the Web using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5.5 or...a different setting for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar. Print an entire Web page in normal quality. The "Options" menu also provides direct links to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for printing photos. • Access links to different parts of the paper,...
...main tabs of Web pages. Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you create printer-friendly versions of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. Using the Toolbar The Toolbar lets you browse the Web using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5.5 or...a different setting for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar. Print an entire Web page in normal quality. The "Options" menu also provides direct links to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for printing photos. • Access links to different parts of the paper,...
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... on a Web page. Learning about the software 20 Click Quick To Print an entire Web page in black and white. Black and White Print an entire Web page in draft quality. Preview a Web page before printing. Resetting printer software settings to Photos. Note: Factory default settings...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...
... on a Web page. Learning about the software 20 Click Quick To Print an entire Web page in black and white. Black and White Print an entire Web page in draft quality. Preview a Web page before printing. Resetting printer software settings to Photos. Note: Factory default settings...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...
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... 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 single-sided printing, make sure Two-Sided Printing is selected. 7 Click OK to close any printer software dialog boxes that are open. 8 Print the document. You then reload the document, and...
... 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 single-sided printing, make sure Two-Sided Printing is selected. 7 Click OK to close any printer software dialog boxes that are open. 8 Print the document. You then reload the document, and...
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...: • Most envelopes use landscape orientation. • Make sure the same orientation is also selected in the software application. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK. 9 Click OK or Print. Note: Do not force iron-on transfers into the printer. • To prevent smudging, remove each card as it exits, and let it dry before...
...: • Most envelopes use landscape orientation. • Make sure the same orientation is also selected in the software application. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK. 9 Click OK or Print. Note: Do not force iron-on transfers into the printer. • To prevent smudging, remove each card as it exits, and let it dry before...
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... a paper source from the drop-down list. Select area to be scanned You can select the area to be scanned. Always use these settings when You can auto-crop the scanned item. scanning Changing the order of the screen, click Other Software. 4 Click Modify Application Order. 5 Select a program from the drop... value from the list box, and then click to move the program higher 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, or click the ...
... a paper source from the drop-down list. Select area to be scanned You can select the area to be scanned. Always use these settings when You can auto-crop the scanned item. scanning Changing the order of the screen, click Other Software. 4 Click Modify Application Order. 5 Select a program from the drop... value from the list box, and then click to move the program higher 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, or click the ...
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...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 recipient information, and then click Next. Note: A fax number can scan a document to the computer and then fax it to someone using the software. 1 Load an ... 7 Enter the cover page information, and then click Next. 8 If there 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 now option. • At a scheduled time: a ...
...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 recipient information, and then click Next. Note: A fax number can scan a document to the computer and then fax it to someone using the software. 1 Load an ... 7 Enter the cover page information, and then click Next. 8 If there 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 now option. • At a scheduled time: a ...
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.... Faxing 47 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... Calls" area, select Automatically. 6 To set the number of the Welcome screen, click Fax. Receiving a fax using the software 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of telephone rings before pickup" drop-down list, select Sent and Outgoing Faxes...
.... Faxing 47 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... Calls" area, select Automatically. 6 To set the number of the Welcome screen, click Fax. Receiving a fax using the software 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of telephone rings before pickup" drop-down list, select Sent and Outgoing Faxes...
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... the setting. c Enter a phone number in the Fax Identifier field and corresponding contact name in the Fax Solution Software. 5 Choose a date range. 6 Click Print. Tab Modem and Dialing Options • Enter the name of the fax number. • A fax number can... include up to the faxes you want to assign the current modem exclusively for Lexmark Fax Center. • Select Modem Speaker options. • Change dialing properties. The Fax Solution Software...
... the setting. c Enter a phone number in the Fax Identifier field and corresponding contact name in the Fax Solution Software. 5 Choose a date range. 6 Click Print. Tab Modem and Dialing Options • Enter the name of the fax number. • A fax number can... include up to the faxes you want to assign the current modem exclusively for Lexmark Fax Center. • Select Modem Speaker options. • Change dialing properties. The Fax Solution Software...
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... 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. The Fax Solution Software appears. 3 Click Tools Preferences and Settings. 4 Click the Receiving Faxes tab.... 5 From the "Incoming Calls" area, select Automatically. 6 From the "Rings before pickup" drop-down list, select the setting you want the machine to turn on the first try. • Select a default scanning...
... 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. The Fax Solution Software appears. 3 Click Tools Preferences and Settings. 4 Click the Receiving Faxes tab.... 5 From the "Incoming Calls" area, select Automatically. 6 From the "Rings before pickup" drop-down list, select the setting you want the machine to turn on the first try. • Select a default scanning...