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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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... the User's Guide can be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that shipped with the printer. Setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the product ...available in certain geographies only). Note: The complete version of 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 electronic format 5 ...
... the User's Guide can be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that shipped with the printer. Setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the product ...available in certain geographies only). Note: The complete version of 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 electronic format 5 ...
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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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...Load or eject paper. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Reset the printer. Learning about the printer 14 Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. For ... on the control panel" on page 70. Scan a document or photo(s) to be replaced. 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...
...Load or eject paper. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Reset the printer. Learning about the printer 14 Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. For ... on the control panel" on page 70. Scan a document or photo(s) to be replaced. 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...
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.... If you are using a Macintosh 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. Click To Scan Copy Details • Scan a photo or document. • Save, edit, or share ...• Reprint or enlarge your photo. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the document you are printing. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of an active Web page. E-mail Send a document or photo as...
.... If you are using a Macintosh 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. Click To Scan Copy Details • Scan a photo or document. • Save, edit, or share ...• Reprint or enlarge your photo. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the document you are printing. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of an active Web page. E-mail Send a document or photo as...
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... photos as a multiple-page poster. 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 : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax...
... photos as a multiple-page poster. 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 : • Dialing and Sending • Ringing and Answering • Fax...
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... User's Guide for more information. • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align... 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....
... User's Guide for more information. • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align... 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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... the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on the bottom of the cartridges. Note: If you are removing both cartridges...
... the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on the bottom of the cartridges. Note: If you are removing both cartridges...
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Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Maintaining the printer 51 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.
Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Maintaining the printer 51 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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... cartridge nozzles...cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge...Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge...cartridges" on page 56. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges...cartridges. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the cartridges. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4. 4 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. 7 Press and hold for three...
... cartridge nozzles...cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge...Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge...cartridges" on page 56. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges...cartridges. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the cartridges. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4. 4 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. 7 Press and hold for three...
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.... 9 Click Exit. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. Maintaining the printer 53 4 Click Print. The alignment page prints. 5 Open the top cover of the printer. 6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on the scanner glass in the...
.... 9 Click Exit. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. Maintaining the printer 53 4 Click Print. The alignment page prints. 5 Open the top cover of the printer. 6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on the scanner glass in the...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... to install it. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in use. 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 yield is dry before placing...
... to install it. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in use. 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 yield is dry before placing...
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... at www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to www.lexmark.com. To order a USB cable (part number 1021294) go to www.lexmark.com. For information on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Notes: • For best results, use Lexmark photo papers. Paper Lexmark Premium Photo Paper Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinishTM...
... at www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to www.lexmark.com. To order a USB cable (part number 1021294) go to www.lexmark.com. For information on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Notes: • For best results, use Lexmark photo papers. Paper Lexmark Premium Photo Paper Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinishTM...
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... a refilled cartridge. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. To prevent the message from a computer, click Learn more on the computer screen. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Refilling a cartridge can...
... a refilled cartridge. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. To prevent the message from a computer, click Learn more on the computer screen. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Refilling a cartridge can...
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... is not on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. • Make sure a check mark does appear ...text and graphic quality" on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on page 62 Troubleshooting 60 Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on...
... is not on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. • Make sure a check mark does appear ...text and graphic quality" on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on page 62 Troubleshooting 60 Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on...
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.... 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. Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to obtain the keypad sequence for temporarily disabling Call Waiting. Can receive but not receive faxes...
.... 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. Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to obtain the keypad sequence for temporarily disabling Call Waiting. Can receive but not receive faxes...
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... Troubleshooting 68 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 . 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 page 69 Paper jams Is...
... Troubleshooting 68 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 . 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 page 69 Paper jams Is...
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... more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 56. The print cartridge carriers are stuck. 1 Raise the scanner unit. 2 Remove any objects blocking the path of sheets needed for the banner. • Select the following settings to enable the printer to feed paper continuously without jamming:...Letter Banner or A4 Banner as the paper size. 6 Select Portrait or Landscape. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK or Print. The color print cartridge needs to continue printing or copying. • have a paper jam. 1 Clear the paper jam. For more information, see "Ordering paper and...
... more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 56. The print cartridge carriers are stuck. 1 Raise the scanner unit. 2 Remove any objects blocking the path of sheets needed for the banner. • Select the following settings to enable the printer to feed paper continuously without jamming:...Letter Banner or A4 Banner as the paper size. 6 Select Portrait or Landscape. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK or Print. The color print cartridge needs to continue printing or copying. • have a paper jam. 1 Clear the paper jam. For more information, see "Ordering paper and...
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... page 50. Replace the color print cartridge with a new one . For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black (or photo) print cartridge with a new cartridge. The black (or photo) print cartridge needs to replace the black (or...
... page 50. Replace the color print cartridge with a new one . For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black (or photo) print cartridge with a new cartridge. The black (or photo) print cartridge needs to replace the black (or...