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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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...(available 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 the power supply port located at the back of the printer. Note: The complete version of the User's Guide can be installed into the... printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to be found on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or ...
...(available 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 the power supply port located at the back of the printer. Note: The complete version of the User's Guide can be installed into the... printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to be found on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or ...
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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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...; Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Clear error messages. Check The light The light To Determine if the color print cartridge needs to be replaced. Using the control panel buttons Press 1 2 3 To Load or eject paper. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan... in progress. • Reset the printer. Scan a document or photo(s) to be replaced. Learning about the printer 14 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 ...
...; Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Clear error messages. Check The light The light To Determine if the color print cartridge needs to be replaced. Using the control panel buttons Press 1 2 3 To Load or eject paper. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan... in progress. • Reset the printer. Scan a document or photo(s) to be replaced. Learning about the printer 14 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 ...
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... document. • Copy a photo or document. • Reprint or enlarge your photo. Using the printer software Use this software The Lexmark Imaging Studio The Solution Center Print Properties The Toolbar To Preview, scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos. Fax Send a ...photo or document as an attachment to complete. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the document you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop...
... document. • Copy a photo or document. • Reprint or enlarge your photo. Using the printer software Use this software The Lexmark Imaging Studio The Solution Center Print Properties The Toolbar To Preview, scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos. Fax Send a ...photo or document as an attachment to complete. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the document you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop...
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.... 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 Printing/Reports • Speed...
.... 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 Printing/Reports • Speed...
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...• 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 to fix blurry edges. •...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 Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. on the World Wide Web. To open ....
...• 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 to fix blurry edges. •...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 Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. on the World Wide Web. To open ....
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...sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second 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 cartridges. 1 2 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact...
...sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second 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 cartridges. 1 2 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact...
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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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... paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to align the cartridge(s). If the document still does not have the print quality you : • Use the appropriate paper for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the...
... paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to align the cartridge(s). If the document still does not have the print quality you : • Use the appropriate paper for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the...
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... 9 Click Exit. See "Using the Solution Center" on page 17. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to two more times. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. 4 Click Print. After a few seconds, an Alignment Success dialog appears on the scanner glass ...in the lower right corner, and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. The alignment page prints. 5 Open the top cover of the printer. 6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on your document again. ...
... 9 Click Exit. See "Using the Solution Center" on page 17. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to two more times. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. 4 Click Print. After a few seconds, an Alignment Success dialog appears on the scanner glass ...in the lower right corner, and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. The alignment page prints. 5 Open the top cover of the printer. 6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on your document again. ...
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Maintaining the printer 54 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. 4 ... in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. For more information, see "Cleaning the print...
Maintaining the printer 54 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. 4 ... in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. For more information, see "Cleaning the print...
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... 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 55 Declared yield value in an airtight container. 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...
... 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 55 Declared yield value in an airtight container. 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...
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... cm •L • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in your country or region, go to www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to locate a dealer near you receive an Out of Original...
... cm •L • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in your country or region, go to www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to locate a dealer near you receive an Out of Original...
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... not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. 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 are printing from appearing again for recycling: 1 Visit our...
... not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. 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 are printing from appearing again for recycling: 1 Visit our...
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... to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 61 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on .... it. c Select your printer model. d Select your printer family. 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 operating system. f Select the file you want to reconnect power supply Software may ...
... to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 61 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on .... it. c Select your printer model. d Select your printer family. 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 operating system. f Select the file you want to reconnect power supply Software may ...
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... or other supplies" on page 50. If print quality has not improved, continue to improve print quality Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands ... 62 • "Partial document or photo prints" 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 still not satisfactory, replace the print...
... or other supplies" on page 50. If print quality has not improved, continue to improve print quality Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Poor text and graphic quality • Blank pages • Dark print • Faded print • Incorrect colors • Light and dark bands ... 62 • "Partial document or photo prints" 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 still not satisfactory, replace the print...
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... wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. a magazine, or a newspaper? Review steps to See "Improving print quality" on page 66 Troubleshooting 64 Scan troubleshooting • "Scanner does not respond" on...
... wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. a magazine, or a newspaper? Review steps to See "Improving print quality" on page 66 Troubleshooting 64 Scan troubleshooting • "Scanner does not respond" on...
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...paper to obtain the keypad sequence for temporarily disabling Call Waiting. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Call your telephone company to print any paper jams. Disable Call Waiting temporarily Call Waiting can disrupt fax transmissions. Disable... this feature before sending a fax. Cartridges may have tape on them 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been stored in the lower right corner of the scanner glass....
...paper to obtain the keypad sequence for temporarily disabling Call Waiting. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Call your telephone company to print any paper jams. Disable Call Waiting temporarily Call Waiting can disrupt fax transmissions. Disable... this feature before sending a fax. Cartridges may have tape on them 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been stored in the lower right corner of the scanner glass....
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... print side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary.
... print side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary.