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... When closing the scanner unit, make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of some parts may not always be obvious. 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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This product is near the product and easily accessible. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized...
... When closing the scanner unit, make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of some parts may not always be obvious. 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. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. This product is near the product and easily accessible. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized...
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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...
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...
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...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...50 Achieving better print quality...52 Improving ...the scanner glass...55 Ordering 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...
...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...50 Achieving better print quality...52 Improving ...the scanner glass...55 Ordering 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...
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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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Finding information about the printer 7 Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software. The ... (on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. You can find The Getting Started booklet gives you did not receive a Getting Started booklet or a...
Finding information about the printer 7 Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software. The ... (on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. You can find The Getting Started booklet gives you did not receive a Getting Started booklet or a...
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...D is the letter of the User's Guide appears on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Finding information about the printer 8 Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: An icon ...a computer. Help Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is not on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your printer connects to a computer. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to a network (if supported by your printer) The installation screen appears. It installs with ...
...D is the letter of the User's Guide appears on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Finding information about the printer 8 Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: An icon ...a computer. Help Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is not on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your printer connects to a computer. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to a network (if supported by your printer) The installation screen appears. It installs with ...
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...lexmark.com. original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 From the Statement of 12 months after the 1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT. For the most recent phone numbers available, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click e- period of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers...hours vary by country or region. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: For additional information about the printer 9 See the printed furnishes a limited warranty that Limited Warranty included with...
...lexmark.com. original date of purchase. 2 Click Warranty Information. 3 From the Statement of 12 months after the 1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT. For the most recent phone numbers available, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer model. 5 From the Support Tools section, click e- period of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers...hours vary by country or region. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: For additional information about the printer 9 See the printed furnishes a limited warranty that Limited Warranty included with...
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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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...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 to be installed into the printer. 2 Color...on the installation software CD that serves as a guide (available in electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at ...
...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 to be installed into the printer. 2 Color...on the installation software CD that serves as a guide (available in electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at ...
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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 12 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.
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 12 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.
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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.
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Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. Learning about the printer 14 Check The light The light To Determine if the color print cartridge needs 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 page 70. Scan a document or photo(s) to be replaced. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on or off. • Cancel...
Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. Learning about the printer 14 Check The light The light To Determine if the color print cartridge needs 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 page 70. Scan a document or photo(s) to be replaced. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on or off. • Cancel...
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... Print Properties The Toolbar To Preview, 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 are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1...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. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of an active Web page. Learning about the software ...
... Print Properties The Toolbar To Preview, 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 are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1...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. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of an active Web page. Learning about the software ...
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Download photos from your photos in various sizes. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in motion. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Click To View/Print Photo Library Transfer Photos ... multiple-page poster. Slideshow Poster View your photos. Print your photos. 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 : • ...
Download photos from your photos in various sizes. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in motion. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Click To View/Print Photo Library Transfer Photos ... multiple-page poster. Slideshow Poster View your photos. Print your photos. 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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... 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. For example, while printing, the status of...
... 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. For example, while printing, the status of...
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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 save the current Print Properties settings for a...software files. • Turn printing voice notification on both sides of the paper) to help you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Using the Options menu Use the "Options" menu to make changes to a computer. Note: For more information...
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 save the current Print Properties settings for a...software files. • Turn printing voice notification on both sides of the paper) to help you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Using the Options menu Use the "Options" menu to make changes to a computer. Note: For more information...
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...Web using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later. Using the Toolbar The Toolbar lets you create printer-friendly versions of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. The "Options" menu also ...provides direct links to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar. Print an entire Web page... software 19 Learning about these settings, right-click a setting on the three main tabs of Web pages.
...Web using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later. Using the Toolbar The Toolbar lets you create printer-friendly versions of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. The "Options" menu also ...provides direct links to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar. Print an entire Web page... software 19 Learning about these settings, right-click a setting on the three main tabs of Web pages.
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... 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 the Save Settings menu. 5 From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults). Learning about the...
... 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 the Save Settings menu. 5 From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults). Learning about the...
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... and original documents 21 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 the printable side, ...rest against the edges of the paper. 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...
... and original documents 21 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 the printable side, ...rest against the edges of the paper. 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...
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... rest against the edges of the transparencies. Remove each strip faces away from you . • The top of the labels feeds into the printer first. • The adhesive on the labels does not extend to avoid ink smudging. 25 sheets of labels 25 transparencies • The print... side of the labels faces you and down toward the printer. • The transparencies are not recommended. • Transparencies require more drying time. Loading paper and original documents 22 Partial sheets (with areas...
... rest against the edges of the transparencies. Remove each strip faces away from you . • The top of the labels feeds into the printer first. • The adhesive on the labels does not extend to avoid ink smudging. 25 sheets of labels 25 transparencies • The print... side of the labels faces you and down toward the printer. • The transparencies are not recommended. • Transparencies require more drying time. Loading paper and original documents 22 Partial sheets (with areas...