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... memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Slideshow Poster View your photos as a multiple-page poster. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. From 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 : •...
... memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Slideshow Poster View your photos as a multiple-page poster. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. From 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 : •...
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... 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 printer status and ink level. The Solution Center consists...
... 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 printer status and ink level. The Solution Center consists...
User's Guide
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...edges of the paper. Remove each photo as it exits, and allow it . • You do not force paper into the printer. 2 Before loading paper the first time, slide the paper guides out toward the edges of the paper support. 3 Load the... more drying time. 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 ... paper is loaded in the center of the paper support, and adjust the paper guides to avoid ink smudging.
...edges of the paper. Remove each photo as it exits, and allow it . • You do not force paper into the printer. 2 Before loading paper the first time, slide the paper guides out toward the edges of the paper support. 3 Load the... more drying time. 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 ... paper is loaded in the center of the paper support, and adjust the paper guides to avoid ink smudging.
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...8226; If the transparencies have metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. Remove each strip faces away from you and down toward the printer. • The transparencies are loaded in the upper left corner. • The envelopes are designed for use envelopes that have exposed flap adhesive...: - Envelopes require more drying time. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use with areas exposed by missing labels) may cause labels to avoid ink smudging. 25 sheets of labels 25 transparencies • The print side of the labels faces you . • The stamp location is in...
...8226; If the transparencies have metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. Remove each strip faces away from you and down toward the printer. • The transparencies are loaded in the upper left corner. • The envelopes are designed for use envelopes that have exposed flap adhesive...: - Envelopes require more drying time. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not use with areas exposed by missing labels) may cause labels to avoid ink smudging. 25 sheets of labels 25 transparencies • The print side of the labels faces you . • The stamp location is in...
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Load up to avoid ink smudging. • The print side of the paper faces you . • The cards are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. Loading paper and original documents 23 Note: For best results, load transfers one at a time...
Load up to avoid ink smudging. • The print side of the paper faces you . • The cards are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. Loading paper and original documents 23 Note: For best results, load transfers one at a time...
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...improve print quality, print your computer screen. 8 Click Close. 9 Click Exit. Maintaining the printer 53 If you aligned the cartridges to fix horizontal streaks. 4 Click Print. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that...lower right corner, and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . The alignment page prints. 5 Open the top cover of the printer. 6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on your document again. 4 Click Print. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge ...
...improve print quality, print your computer screen. 8 Click Close. 9 Click Exit. Maintaining the printer 53 If you aligned the cartridges to fix horizontal streaks. 4 Click Print. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that...lower right corner, and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . The alignment page prints. 5 Open the top cover of the printer. 6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on your document again. 4 Click Print. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge ...
User's Guide
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...until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 2500 series models (except 2580) Item Black cartridge Black cartridge2 High yield black cartridge Color ...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 Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on a document is up to1 175 175 550 150 150 High yield color...
...until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 2500 series models (except 2580) Item Black cartridge Black cartridge2 High yield black cartridge Color ...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 Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on a document is up to1 175 175 550 150 150 High yield color...
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.... Notes: • For best results, use Lexmark photo papers. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to locate a dealer near you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on how to purchase Lexmark Premium Photo Paper, Lexmark Photo Paper, or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in your country...
.... Notes: • For best results, use Lexmark photo papers. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to locate a dealer near you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on how to purchase Lexmark Premium Photo Paper, Lexmark Photo Paper, or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in your country...
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..., select the check box, and click Close. • If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Maintaining the printer 57 For best results, use of failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled...
..., select the check box, and click Close. • If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Maintaining the printer 57 For best results, use of failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled...
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...visit our Web site at the edges of your printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears...printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. e Select your printer...printer family. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 61 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on . 1 Uninstall the printer...removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on the computer screen...
...visit our Web site at the edges of your printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears...printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. e Select your printer...printer family. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 61 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on . 1 Uninstall the printer...removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on the computer screen...
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...See "Improving print quality" on page 63 Improving print quality Check paper • Use the appropriate paper for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is a heavier weight or bright white. Troubleshooting 61 For more information, see "... Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Check ink Review steps to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. If you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more ...
...See "Improving print quality" on page 63 Improving print quality Check paper • Use the appropriate paper for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is a heavier weight or bright white. Troubleshooting 61 For more information, see "... Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Check ink Review steps to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. If you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more ...
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... only new, unwrinkled paper. Try minimizing the number and size of Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with graphics or images • Photo paper • Heavyweight matte or glossy... minimum print settings Select the Borderless print feature Be sure paper size matches the printer setting Unless you are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings... the paper size. Use a different brand of graphics and images in use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. If you are printing paper photos or other high-quality images, for...
... only new, unwrinkled paper. Try minimizing the number and size of Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with graphics or images • Photo paper • Heavyweight matte or glossy... minimum print settings Select the Borderless print feature Be sure paper size matches the printer setting Unless you are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings... the paper size. Use a different brand of graphics and images in use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. If you are printing paper photos or other high-quality images, for...
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... Check paper size Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on page 66 Troubleshooting 64 panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. a magazine, or a newspaper? Check document placement Make sure the document ...Dark print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • Unexpected characters • White lines in print Check the control If one of the lights is blinking, see "Removing image patterns from photos, magazines, or newspapers" on the scanner glass in the lower right corner.
... Check paper size Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on page 66 Troubleshooting 64 panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. a magazine, or a newspaper? Check document placement Make sure the document ...Dark print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • Unexpected characters • White lines in print Check the control If one of the lights is blinking, see "Removing image patterns from photos, magazines, or newspapers" on the scanner glass in the lower right corner.
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...to which you want to send a fax to make sure that have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Troubleshooting 67 Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to print any paper jams. Disable Call Waiting temporarily Call Waiting can disrupt fax transmissions.... was loaded correctly. Can send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the computer. Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Disable this feature before sending a fax. Check cable connections Make sure cable connections...
...to which you want to send a fax to make sure that have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Troubleshooting 67 Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to print any paper jams. Disable Call Waiting temporarily Call Waiting can disrupt fax transmissions.... was loaded correctly. Can send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the computer. Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Disable this feature before sending a fax. Check cable connections Make sure cable connections...
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... Troubleshooting 68 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting • "Paper jams" on page 68 • "Paper or specialty media misfeeds" on page 68 • "Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media" on page 69 • "Banner paper jams" on page 69 Paper jams Is the jam in ... it out. 3 Press to turn the printer back on . To manually remove 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 . The paper automatically ejects from the printer. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge...
... Troubleshooting 68 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting • "Paper jams" on page 68 • "Paper or specialty media misfeeds" on page 68 • "Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media" on page 69 • "Banner paper jams" on page 69 Paper jams Is the jam in ... it out. 3 Press to turn the printer back on . To manually remove 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 . The paper automatically ejects from the printer. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge...
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...The color print cartridge needs to replace the black (or photo) print cartridge in your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black (or photo) print cartridge with a new one . Black cartridge A new black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced ...Installing print cartridges" on your computer screen. replacement required If available, click the Continue button on page 56. To order supplies, click Order Ink on page 50. 3 Print again. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on your computer screen. You can also see...
...The color print cartridge needs to replace the black (or photo) print cartridge in your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black (or photo) print cartridge with a new one . Black cartridge A new black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced ...Installing print cartridges" on your computer screen. replacement required If available, click the Continue button on page 56. To order supplies, click Order Ink on page 50. 3 Print again. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on your computer screen. You can also see...
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...Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software. 4 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 5 Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens. 6 Insert the CD, and then follow the instructions on page 56 in this guide. To order supplies, click Order Ink... on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the color print cartridge with new cartridges. For ...
...Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software. 4 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 5 Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens. 6 Insert the CD, and then follow the instructions on page 56 in this guide. To order supplies, click Order Ink... on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the color print cartridge with new cartridges. For ...
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... the print cartridges inside are licensed for a single use the print cartridge terminates, and the used cartridge must be returned only to Lexmark for remanufacturing, refilling or recycling. A replacement cartridge sold without these terms is /are designed to your acceptance of the following license/...After this product in its original packaging to stop working after delivering a fixed amount of ink will remain in the cartridge when replacement is required. Notices 80 A variable amount of ink. If you do not accept the terms of this single use license/agreement, return this...
... the print cartridges inside are licensed for a single use the print cartridge terminates, and the used cartridge must be returned only to Lexmark for remanufacturing, refilling or recycling. A replacement cartridge sold without these terms is /are designed to your acceptance of the following license/...After this product in its original packaging to stop working after delivering a fixed amount of ink will remain in the cartridge when replacement is required. Notices 80 A variable amount of ink. If you do not accept the terms of this single use license/agreement, return this...
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..., control panel 4x6 color copy 37 4x6 Copy 14 Black Copy 14 Cancel 14 Color Copy 14 Paper Feed 14 Power 14 Scan 14 buttons, Lexmark Imaging Studio Copy 15 E-mail 15 Fax 15 Photo Greeting Cards 15 Photo Packages 15 Poster 15 Scan 15 Slideshow 15 Transfer Photos 15 using... selected photos using the computer 32 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 53 collating copies 28 Color cartridge replacement required 71 color ink light blinking 70 on 70 color ink light is blinking 70 color ink light is on 70 Contact Information tab 17 contents, box 11 control panel 12 blinking lights 70 using 14...
..., control panel 4x6 color copy 37 4x6 Copy 14 Black Copy 14 Cancel 14 Color Copy 14 Paper Feed 14 Power 14 Scan 14 buttons, Lexmark Imaging Studio Copy 15 E-mail 15 Fax 15 Photo Greeting Cards 15 Photo Packages 15 Poster 15 Scan 15 Slideshow 15 Transfer Photos 15 using... selected photos using the computer 32 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 53 collating copies 28 Color cartridge replacement required 71 color ink light blinking 70 on 70 color ink light is blinking 70 color ink light is on 70 Contact Information tab 17 contents, box 11 control panel 12 blinking lights 70 using 14...
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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 paper... 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 custom-size paper 23 documents on the scanner glass 24 envelopes 22 glossy paper 21...
... 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 paper... 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 custom-size paper 23 documents on the scanner glass 24 envelopes 22 glossy paper 21...