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... during a lightning storm. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of some parts may not always be obvious. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's ...and power supply cord provided with this product or make sure to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software. This product is near the product and easily accessible. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. •...
... during a lightning storm. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of some parts may not always be obvious. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's ...and power supply cord provided with this product or make sure to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software. This product is near the product and easily accessible. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. •...
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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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... 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. Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for using the printer. Finding information about the printer 7 Lexmark Web site at www...
... 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. Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for using the printer. Finding information about the printer 7 Lexmark Web site at www...
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..., faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. Tips Œ Help, or Help Œ Help Topics. Help Description Where to find The Help gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your CD-ROM drive. 2... • Troubleshooting problems with photos If the link to the User's Guide is included on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. User's Guide Description Where to find The User's Guide gives you instructions for using ...
..., faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. Tips Œ Help, or Help Œ Help Topics. Help Description Where to find The Help gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your CD-ROM drive. 2... • Troubleshooting problems with photos If the link to the User's Guide is included on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. User's Guide Description Where to find The User's Guide gives you instructions for using ...
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... of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to view the warranty. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Finding information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with this printer will be available in printer, or set forth at • US: 1-800-332-4120 Monday...
... of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to view the warranty. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Finding information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with this printer will be available in printer, or set forth at • US: 1-800-332-4120 Monday...
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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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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 11 Note: Your power cord may not be found 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 the back of...
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 11 Note: Your power cord may not be found 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 the back of...
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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. Learning about the printer 12 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 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. Learning about the printer 12 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.
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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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... control panel" on or off. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Clear error messages. Learning about the printer 14 Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. Scan a document or photo(s) to be replaced. For more information, ...Using the control panel buttons Press 1 2 3 To Load or eject paper. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Reset the printer. 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 ...
... control panel" on or off. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Clear error messages. Learning about the printer 14 Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. Scan a document or photo(s) to be replaced. For more information, ...Using the control panel buttons Press 1 2 3 To Load or eject paper. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Reset the printer. 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 ...
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... operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of an active Web page. Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the...
... operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of an active Web page. Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the...
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...Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings 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... your photos. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in motion. Download photos from your photos in various sizes. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library.
...Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings 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... your photos. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in motion. Download photos from your photos in various sizes. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library.
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... status 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 ΠPrograms or All Programs ΠLexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Use basic features. - on the World Wide Web.... The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one of the printer. Print. - Learning about the printer ...
... status 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 ΠPrograms or All Programs ΠLexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Use basic features. - on the World Wide Web.... The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one of the printer. Print. - Learning about the printer ...
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... regarding how you want to create. 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. Using the Save Settings menu From the "Save Settings" menu..., you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Using the I Want To menu The "I Want To" menu contains a variety of the screen.
... regarding how you want to create. 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. Using the Save Settings menu From the "Save Settings" menu..., you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Using the I Want To menu The "I Want To" menu contains a variety of the screen.
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..., and select a duplexing preference. Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you want to print. • Choose to print on the three main tabs of the Solution Center as well as software version information. Tab Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a... Quality/Speed setting. • 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 printing photos. • Access links to have ...
..., and select a duplexing preference. Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you want to print. • Choose to print on the three main tabs of the Solution Center as well as software version information. Tab Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a... Quality/Speed setting. • 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 printing photos. • Access links to have ...
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... or images valid for printing appears next to defaults Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start ΠSettings ΠPrinters 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). Print only the...
... or images valid for printing appears next to defaults Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start ΠSettings ΠPrinters 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). Print only the...
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..., make sure the paper does not buckle when you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with inkjet printers. • The paper is not used or damaged. • If you adjust the paper guides. Loading paper and original documents 21 Loading various paper types... Load up to Make sure 100 sheets of plain paper • The paper is designed for use paper designed for inkjet printers. • If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it to dry to rest against the edges of the paper...
..., make sure the paper does not buckle when you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with inkjet printers. • The paper is not used or damaged. • If you adjust the paper guides. Loading paper and original documents 21 Loading various paper types... Load up to Make sure 100 sheets of plain paper • The paper is designed for use paper designed for inkjet printers. • If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it to dry to rest against the edges of the paper...
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...the transparencies faces you. • If the transparencies have exposed flap adhesive. - Envelopes require more drying time. Notes: - Partial sheets (with inkjet printers. • The envelopes are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelopes. ...Remove each strip faces away from you and down toward the printer. • The transparencies are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the ...
...the transparencies faces you. • If the transparencies have exposed flap adhesive. - Envelopes require more drying time. Notes: - Partial sheets (with inkjet printers. • The envelopes are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelopes. ...Remove each strip faces away from you and down toward the printer. • The transparencies are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the ...
