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... quality ...52 Aligning the print cartridges ...52 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...53 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...54 Preserving the print cartridges...55 Cleaning 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...
... quality ...52 Aligning the print cartridges ...52 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...53 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...54 Preserving the print cartridges...55 Cleaning 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...
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... 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 to be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the installation...
... 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 to be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the installation...
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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. Learning about the printer 13
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Determine if the black (or photo) 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 or off. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan ...messages. Scan a document or photo(s) to be replaced. Check The light The light To Determine if the color print cartridge needs to be replaced. Learning about the printer 14 For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. Using the control panel buttons ...
Determine if the black (or photo) 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 or off. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan ...messages. Scan a document or photo(s) to be replaced. Check The light The light To Determine if the color print cartridge needs to be replaced. Learning about the printer 14 For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. Using the control panel buttons ...
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...Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of an active Web page. Click To Scan Copy ... the task you are printing. Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: 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. Fax Send a photo ...
...Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of an active Web page. Click To Scan Copy ... the task you are printing. Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: 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. Fax Send a photo ...
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... and troubleshooting. 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 : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed ...
... and troubleshooting. 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 : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed ...
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...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. on transfers, and...The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From here Printer Status (Main dialog) How To Troubleshooting You can • View the status of the printer is Busy Printing. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to contact us by telephone...
...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. on transfers, and...The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From here Printer Status (Main dialog) How To Troubleshooting You can • View the status of the printer is Busy Printing. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to contact us by telephone...
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... on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on the bottom of the...
... on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on the bottom of the...
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Maintaining the printer 51 Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. 2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Close the lids. 5 Lift the scanner unit, gently push the scanner support towards the cartridge carriers, and carefully lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed. 6 Load paper.
Maintaining the printer 51 Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. 2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Close the lids. 5 Lift the scanner unit, gently push the scanner support towards the cartridge carriers, and carefully lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed. 6 Load paper.
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... results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. Achieving better print quality Improving print quality If you are printing photos or other supplies" on page 50. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other high quality images, for three seconds to...
... results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. Achieving better print quality Improving print quality If you are printing photos or other supplies" on page 50. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other high quality images, for three seconds to...
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...print quality, print your computer screen. 8 Click Close. 9 Click Exit. 4 Click Print. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 6 If print quality has not improved, try... lower right corner, and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. The alignment page prints. 5 Open the top cover of the printer. 6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on page 17. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean...
...print quality, print your computer screen. 8 Click Close. 9 Click Exit. 4 Click Print. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 6 If print quality has not improved, try... lower right corner, and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. The alignment page prints. 5 Open the top cover of the printer. 6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on page 17. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean...
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...Maintaining the printer 54 For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 53. 10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times. 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 ...Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 3 Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown...
...Maintaining the printer 54 For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on page 53. 10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times. 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 ...Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 3 Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown...
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... Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 2500 series models (except 2580) Item Black cartridge Black cartridge2 High yield black cartridge Color cartridge Color cartridge2 Part number 28A 28 34 29A 29 Average cartridge standard page ...cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in accordance with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen 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...
... Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 2500 series models (except 2580) Item Black cartridge Black cartridge2 High yield black cartridge Color cartridge Color cartridge2 Part number 28A 28 34 29A 29 Average cartridge standard page ...cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in accordance with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen 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...
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... , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. For information on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Item Photo cartridge Part number 31 Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark photo papers. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 56 To order a USB cable...
... , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. For information on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Item Photo cartridge Part number 31 Ordering paper and other high-quality images, use Lexmark photo papers. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 56 To order a USB cable...
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... caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Maintaining the printer 57 Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you...
... caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Maintaining the printer 57 Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you...
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... sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. b Click the links for the latest software. e Select your country or region. on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. ... levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP Home: Start Control Panel Printers and Faxes. • In Windows...
... sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. b Click the links for the latest software. e Select your country or region. on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. ... levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP Home: Start Control Panel Printers and Faxes. • In Windows...
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...Review steps to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. 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. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 54. Troubleshooting 61 For more...
...Review steps to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. 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. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 54. Troubleshooting 61 For more...
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...from If you selected. a magazine, or a newspaper? panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you are copying or scanning from photo or glossy paper, a magazine, or ...print • Dark print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • Unexpected characters • White lines in print Check the control If one of the document or image. Scan troubleshooting • "Scanner does not respond" on page 65 • "Scan was not successful" on page 65 ...
...from If you selected. a magazine, or a newspaper? panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you are copying or scanning from photo or glossy paper, a magazine, or ...print • Dark print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • Unexpected characters • White lines in print Check the control If one of the document or image. Scan troubleshooting • "Scanner does not respond" on page 65 • "Scan was not successful" on page 65 ...
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...cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been stored in the lower right corner of the scanner glass. Call your telephone company to verify the original document was loaded correctly. Can send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the computer. Printer... ink Load paper to make sure that have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Check cable connections Make sure cable connections for the following hardware are secure, if...
...cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been stored in the lower right corner of the scanner glass. Call your telephone company to verify the original document was loaded correctly. Can send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the computer. Printer... ink Load paper to make sure that have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Check cable connections Make sure cable connections for the following hardware are secure, if...
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...Troubleshooting 68 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. To automatically eject 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. There may have been a problem with the print...of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. The paper automatically ejects from the printer. Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer. • Load paper with the quality of the original document is the printable side, see the ...
...Troubleshooting 68 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. To automatically eject 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. There may have been a problem with the print...of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. The paper automatically ejects from the printer. Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer. • Load paper with the quality of the original document is the printable side, see the ...