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... descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of some parts may not always be obvious. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use...Help installed with the use of specific Lexmark components. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: When closing ...
... descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of some parts may not always be obvious. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use...Help installed with the use of specific Lexmark components. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: When closing ...
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Contents Finding information about the printer 7 Setting up the printer 11 Checking the box contents...11 Learning about the printer 12 Understanding the parts 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...
Contents Finding information about the printer 7 Setting up the printer 11 Checking the box contents...11 Learning about the printer 12 Understanding the parts 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...
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... Blocking junk faxes...48 Customizing fax settings...48 Customizing settings using the Fax Solution Software ...48 Setting the number of rings before receiving a fax automatically 49 Maintaining the printer 50 Changing print cartridges...50 Removing a used print cartridge ...50 Installing print cartridges......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 ...
... Blocking junk faxes...48 Customizing fax settings...48 Customizing settings using the Fax Solution Software ...48 Setting the number of rings before receiving a fax automatically 49 Maintaining the printer 50 Changing print cartridges...50 Removing a used print cartridge ...50 Installing print cartridges......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 ...
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...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 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 ...
...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 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 ...
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... Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to find The Getting Started booklet gives you instructions for using the printer. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The Setup Solutions booklet tells you did not receive a Getting Started booklet or a Setup Solutions booklet, see the Mac Help:... for setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting up hardware and software (on the hardware and software. You can find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www...
... Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to find The Getting Started booklet gives you instructions for using the printer. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The Setup Solutions booklet tells you did not receive a Getting Started booklet or a Setup Solutions booklet, see the Mac Help:... for setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting up hardware and software (on the hardware and software. You can find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www...
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... find The User's Guide gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your printer 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs connects to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help...
... find The User's Guide gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your printer 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs connects to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help...
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.... 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that shipped with 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 certain geographies only). Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges...
.... 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that shipped with 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 certain geographies only). Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges...
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...: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of an active Web page. Click To Scan Copy... Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Studio icon. 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Imaging Studio. Using the printer software Use this software The Lexmark Imaging Studio The Solution Center Print Properties The Toolbar To Preview...
...: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of an active Web page. Click To Scan Copy... Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Studio icon. 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Imaging Studio. Using the printer software Use this software The Lexmark Imaging Studio The Solution Center Print Properties The Toolbar To Preview...
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...your photos. Download photos from your photos in various sizes. 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 ...; Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers Learning about the software 16 Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in motion. Click...
...your photos. Download photos from your photos in various sizes. 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 ...; Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers Learning about the software 16 Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in motion. Click...
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...software 17 Use basic features. - on the World Wide Web. To open . 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 diagnose printer.... 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center....
...software 17 Use basic features. - on the World Wide Web. To open . 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 diagnose printer.... 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center....
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...can change the settings in the lower right corner of project you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Learning about the software 18 Note: For more information on these settings, open the tab dialog from almost any program: 1 With a ..., click Help in Print Properties based on the dialog. 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.
...can change the settings in the lower right corner of project you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Learning about the software 18 Note: For more information on these settings, open the tab dialog from almost any program: 1 With a ..., click Help in Print Properties based on the dialog. 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.
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...Properties tabs All of the print settings are on the three main tabs of Web pages. Click Normal To •... Center as well as software version information. Note: For more information about the software 19 Using the Toolbar The Toolbar lets you create printer-friendly versions of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup...Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated or normal. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. • Choose to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for additional information...
...Properties tabs All of the print settings are on the three main tabs of Web pages. Click Normal To •... Center as well as software version information. Note: For more information about the software 19 Using the Toolbar The Toolbar lets you create printer-friendly versions of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup...Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated or normal. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. • Choose to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for additional information...
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... Note: Factory default settings cannot be deleted. Note: The number of a Web page. Resetting printer software settings to Photos. Preview a Web page before printing. Learning about the software 20 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 Series ...
... Note: Factory default settings cannot be deleted. Note: The number of a Web page. Resetting printer software settings to Photos. Preview a Web page before printing. Learning about the software 20 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 Series ...
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... to single-sided printing, make sure Two-Sided Printing is selected. 7 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open . 7 Print the document. Printing envelopes 1 Load envelopes. 2 From the software application, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the...on both sides of the paper (duplexing) When you select Two-Sided Printing (duplexing), the printer prints on the front sides of Side Flip or Top Flip. 6 Make sure Print Instruction Page to close any printer software dialog boxes that are open . 8 Print the document.
... to single-sided printing, make sure Two-Sided Printing is selected. 7 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open . 7 Print the document. Printing envelopes 1 Load envelopes. 2 From the software application, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the...on both sides of the paper (duplexing) When you select Two-Sided Printing (duplexing), the printer prints on the front sides of Side Flip or Top Flip. 6 Make sure Print Instruction Page to close any printer software dialog boxes that are open . 8 Print the document.
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...flips the image. 5 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open , click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the Print Layout tab, select Mirror if you want the printer software to flip the image. 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...
...flips the image. 5 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open , click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the Print Layout tab, select Mirror if you want the printer software to flip the image. 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...
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... further down list. Setting Options Color Depth Select either Color, Grey, or Black and White. scanning Changing the order of the screen, click Other Software. 4 Click Modify Application Order. 5 Select a program from the list box, and then click to be scanned by selecting the check box. Size... to 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. 6 Click...
... further down list. Setting Options Color Depth Select either Color, Grey, or Black and White. scanning Changing the order of the screen, click Other Software. 4 Click Modify Application Order. 5 Select a program from the list box, and then click to be scanned by selecting the check box. Size... to 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. 6 Click...
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...time: a Select the "Delay sending until" option. Faxing Make sure: • The printer is connected to a computer that is equipped with a modem. • The computer is connected to a working phone...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, select Print a copy of the Welcome screen... option. 5 Click Start. 6 Enter the recipient information, and then click Next. Sending a fax using the software. 1 Load an original document facedown on . b Set a time and date. 10 If you want a paper ...
...time: a Select the "Delay sending until" option. Faxing Make sure: • The printer is connected to a computer that is equipped with a modem. • The computer is connected to a working phone...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, select Print a copy of the Welcome screen... option. 5 Click Start. 6 Enter the recipient information, and then click Next. Sending a fax using the software. 1 Load an original document facedown on . b Set a time and date. 10 If you want a paper ...
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...-down list, select Sent and Outgoing Faxes, Received, or Incoming Faxes. Using the computer Phone Book Address book(s) from the "Rings before the printer automatically receives faxes, select a setting from your operating system appear as part of the fax number. • A fax number can include a ... Delete a Phone Book entry. Notes: • You can include up to save the settings. Receiving a fax using the software 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Fax. Use this New Contact New Group Edit ...
...-down list, select Sent and Outgoing Faxes, Received, or Incoming Faxes. Using the computer Phone Book Address book(s) from the "Rings before the printer automatically receives faxes, select a setting from your operating system appear as part of the fax number. • A fax number can include a ... Delete a Phone Book entry. Notes: • You can include up to save the settings. Receiving a fax using the software 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Fax. Use this New Contact New Group Edit ...
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.... 7 Click OK to assign the current modem exclusively for Lexmark Fax Center. • Select Modem Speaker options. • Change dialing properties. Customizing fax settings Customizing settings using the Fax Solution Software You can block faxes from specific phone numbers: a Click Manage... Block List. Blocking junk faxes 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of the ...
.... 7 Click OK to assign the current modem exclusively for Lexmark Fax Center. • Select Modem Speaker options. • Change dialing properties. Customizing fax settings Customizing settings using the Fax Solution Software You can block faxes from specific phone numbers: a Click Manage... Block List. Blocking junk faxes 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of the ...
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... select Automatically. 6 From the "Rings before pickup" drop-down list, select the setting you finish customizing the settings. 6 Close the Fax Solution Software. Faxing 49 Preferences • Select options for the recent fax list. • Choose settings for List Display. • Choose whether to delete ...old faxes automatically, and set the time 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 rings before deleting them. • Choose a default phone book. 5 Click OK after ...
... select Automatically. 6 From the "Rings before pickup" drop-down list, select the setting you finish customizing the settings. 6 Close the Fax Solution Software. Faxing 49 Preferences • Select options for the recent fax list. • Choose settings for List Display. • Choose whether to delete ...old faxes automatically, and set the time 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 rings before deleting them. • Choose a default phone book. 5 Click OK after ...