User's Guide
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... document in the printer box or on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting up You can find The Getting Started booklet gives you 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. The Setup Solutions booklet tells you how to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for using...
... document in the printer box or on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting up You can find The Getting Started booklet gives you 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. The Setup Solutions booklet tells you how to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for using...
User's Guide
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... be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Œ Programs or All Programs Œ • Loading paper Lexmark 2500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working 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 desktop, and the User's Guide appears on the screen. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark You can also find this document on the Lexmark Web...
... be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Œ Programs or All Programs Œ • Loading paper Lexmark 2500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working 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 desktop, and the User's Guide appears on the screen. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark You can also find this document on the Lexmark Web...
User's Guide
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Setting up the printer 11 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 setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the installation software CD that serves as a guide (available in certain geographies only). 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...
Setting up the printer 11 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 setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the installation software CD that serves as a guide (available in certain geographies only). 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...
User's Guide
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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 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.
User's Guide
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..., scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you want to complete. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to use one of an active Web page. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to an e-mail message. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the document you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double...
..., scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you want to complete. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to use one of an active Web page. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to an e-mail message. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the document you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double...
User's Guide
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... Page Setup options. • Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different setting for printing photos. • Access links to have the last page printed first. • Specify the size of paper loaded. • Select the orientation of the document on the three main tabs of the paper, and select a duplexing preference. Learning about these settings, right-click a setting on both sides of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. Using...
... Page Setup options. • Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different setting for printing photos. • Access links to have the last page printed first. • Specify the size of paper loaded. • Select the orientation of the document on the three main tabs of the paper, and select a duplexing preference. Learning about these settings, right-click a setting on both sides of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. Using...
User's Guide
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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 • "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 68 • "Error messages" on page 71 • "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 72 Setup troubleshooting • "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 lit Check power connection 1 Disconnect the ...
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 • "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 68 • "Error messages" on page 71 • "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 72 Setup troubleshooting • "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 lit Check power connection 1 Disconnect the ...
User's Guide
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... file you want to reconnect power supply Software may have been removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on the computer screen. b Click the links for the latest software. e Select your printer family. on page 62 Troubleshooting 60 Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP Home: Start Œ Control Panel...
... file you want to reconnect power supply Software may have been removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on the computer screen. b Click the links for the latest software. e Select your printer family. on page 62 Troubleshooting 60 Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP Home: Start Œ Control Panel...
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...; Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Check ink Review steps to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 53. If print quality has not improved, continue to improve print quality Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other high-quality images, for the document.
...; Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Check ink Review steps to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 53. If print quality has not improved, continue to improve print quality Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other high-quality images, for the document.
User's Guide
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... document is the printable side, see the instructions that the quality of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer. • Load paper with the print side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Is the jam in the paper support? 1 Press to turn off the printer...
... document is the printable side, see the instructions that the quality of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer. • Load paper with the print side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Is the jam in the paper support? 1 Press to turn off the printer...
User's Guide
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...Error messages These messages appear on your computer screen to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is on The color print cartridge needs to be replaced immediately. 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 . Follow these steps to replace the black (or photo) print cartridge in this guide. Black cartridge A new black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced soon. For more information, see "Changing print cartridges" on page...
...Error messages These messages appear on your computer screen to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is on The color print cartridge needs to be replaced immediately. 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 . Follow these steps to replace the black (or photo) print cartridge in this guide. Black cartridge A new black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced soon. For more information, see "Changing print cartridges" on page...
User's Guide
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... message appears when you try to use the printer, you restart your CD-ROM drive. replacement required Note: A variable amount of ink remains in the black (or photo) and color print cartridges. 1 Replace the print cartridges with a new cartridge. Color cartridge A new color print cartridge needs to be installed. Black and Color New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start ΠPrograms or All Programs ΠLexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software...
... message appears when you try to use the printer, you restart your CD-ROM drive. replacement required Note: A variable amount of ink remains in the black (or photo) and color print cartridges. 1 Replace the print cartridges with a new cartridge. Color cartridge A new color print cartridge needs to be installed. Black and Color New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start ΠPrograms or All Programs ΠLexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software...
User's Guide
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... feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 69 printer receives blank fax 67 printer software reinstalling 72 removing 72 using 15 printer software settings resetting to defaults 20 Printer Status dialog 17 Index 83 printing all photos from a media device using the computer 33 blocked fax list 48 cards 30 changing paper type 26 collated copies 28 document 26 envelopes 29 greeting cards 30 high-quality graphics 27 index cards 30 iron-on transfers 30 last page first 28 multiple pages on one sheet 31 on both sides of the paper (duplexing...
... feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 69 printer receives blank fax 67 printer software reinstalling 72 removing 72 using 15 printer software settings resetting to defaults 20 Printer Status dialog 17 Index 83 printing all photos from a media device using the computer 33 blocked fax list 48 cards 30 changing paper type 26 collated copies 28 document 26 envelopes 29 greeting cards 30 high-quality graphics 27 index cards 30 iron-on transfers 30 last page first 28 multiple pages on one sheet 31 on both sides of the paper (duplexing...
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... 12 cleaning 55 loading documents 24 scanner support 13 scanner unit 13 scanner unit does not close 63 Scanning to the Photo Library 41 scanning multiple photos at one time using computer 42 multiple photos using the computer 42 saving scanned image 40 using the control panel 40 scanning a document 41 scanning takes too long or freezes the computer 65 setup troubleshooting page does not print 59 power button is not lit 58 software does not install 58 slideshow creating and viewing 35 software Lexmark Imaging Studio 15 Print Properties 18 removing...
... 12 cleaning 55 loading documents 24 scanner support 13 scanner unit 13 scanner unit does not close 63 Scanning to the Photo Library 41 scanning multiple photos at one time using computer 42 multiple photos using the computer 42 saving scanned image 40 using the control panel 40 scanning a document 41 scanning takes too long or freezes the computer 65 setup troubleshooting page does not print 59 power button is not lit 58 software does not install 58 slideshow creating and viewing 35 software Lexmark Imaging Studio 15 Print Properties 18 removing...
Getting Started
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... Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click 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. The Setup Solutions booklet tells you how to find The Getting Started booklet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software (on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting...
... Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click 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. The Setup Solutions booklet tells you how to find The Getting Started booklet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software (on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting...
Getting Started
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...desktop, follow • Scanning (if supported by your printer) these instructions: • Making copies (if supported by your printer) 1 Insert the CD. • Faxing (if supported by your printer) 2 Click View User's Guide (including Setup Troubleshooting). • Troubleshooting problems with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Œ Programs or All Programs Œ • Loading paper Lexmark 2500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with photos If the link...
...desktop, follow • Scanning (if supported by your printer) these instructions: • Making copies (if supported by your printer) 1 Insert the CD. • Faxing (if supported by your printer) 2 Click View User's Guide (including Setup Troubleshooting). • Troubleshooting problems with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Œ Programs or All Programs Œ • Loading paper Lexmark 2500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with photos If the link...
Getting Started
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Learning about the printer 11 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 11 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.
Getting Started
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... latest software. f Select the file you want to turn the printer on. 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 45 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 45 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to reconnect power supply Software may have been removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and...
... latest software. f Select the file you want to turn the printer on. 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 45 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 45 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to reconnect power supply Software may have been removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and...
Getting Started
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... ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. If print quality is a heavier weight or bright white. Check print cartridges If the document still does not have the print quality you are printing photos or other supplies" on page 38. If you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 40. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other high-quality images...
... ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. If print quality is a heavier weight or bright white. Check print cartridges If the document still does not have the print quality you are printing photos or other supplies" on page 38. If you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 40. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other high-quality images...
Getting Started
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... the black (or photo) print cartridge in this guide. Follow these steps to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is available only at the beginning of a print job.) Note: A variable amount of ink remains in your computer screen to be replaced soon. You can also see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 35 and "Installing print cartridges" on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the color print cartridge with a new cartridge. Follow these steps to be installed. Troubleshooting 54 Error messages...
... the black (or photo) print cartridge in this guide. Follow these steps to print using the color print cartridge. (The Continue button is available only at the beginning of a print job.) Note: A variable amount of ink remains in your computer screen to be replaced soon. You can also see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 35 and "Installing print cartridges" on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the color print cartridge with a new cartridge. Follow these steps to be installed. Troubleshooting 54 Error messages...
