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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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...Note: The complete version of the printer. 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 User's Guide can be found on the installation software CD that serves as a guide...included. Setting up the printer 11 Note: Your power cord may not 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.
...Note: The complete version of the printer. 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 User's Guide can be found on the installation software CD that serves as a guide...included. Setting up the printer 11 Note: Your power cord may not 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.
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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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... 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 of a document or photo. 7 • ...
... 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 of a document or photo. 7 • ...
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Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click To Scan Copy Details • Scan a photo or document. • Save, edit, or share your photo or document. • Copy a photo or document. • Reprint or enlarge your photo. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the ... Select the best print settings for the task you want to an e-mail message. 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. Learning about...
Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click To Scan Copy Details • Scan a photo or document. • Save, edit, or share your photo or document. • Copy a photo or document. • Reprint or enlarge your photo. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the ... Select the best print settings for the task you want to an e-mail message. 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. Learning about...
User's Guide
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... in various sizes. 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...
... in various sizes. 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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... 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. Print projects such as information about the printer status...contact us by telephone or on the World Wide Web. Print. - on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to fix blurry edges. • Troubleshoot other ink ...
... 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. Print projects such as information about the printer status...contact us by telephone or on the World Wide Web. Print. - on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to fix blurry edges. • Troubleshoot other ink ...
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... the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. Maintaining the printer 50 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...
... the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. Maintaining the printer 50 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...
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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. Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Maintaining the printer 51
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... and "Installing print cartridges" on page 54. If the document still does not have the print quality you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure 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 cartridge. If print quality has not improved, continue to start a new scan, print, copy, or...
... and "Installing print cartridges" on page 54. If the document still does not have the print quality you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure 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 cartridge. If print quality has not improved, continue to start a new scan, print, copy, or...
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... improve print quality, print your computer screen. 8 Click Close. 9 Click Exit. 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 cleaning the nozzles up to fix horizontal streaks. 4 Click Print. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. After a few seconds, an Alignment Success dialog appears on your document again. Maintaining the printer 53 See "Using the Solution Center" on ...
... improve print quality, print your computer screen. 8 Click Close. 9 Click Exit. 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 cleaning the nozzles up to fix horizontal streaks. 4 Click Print. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. After a few seconds, an Alignment Success dialog appears on your document again. Maintaining the printer 53 See "Using the Solution Center" on ...
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.... 10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times. 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. 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 ...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.
.... 10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times. 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. 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 ...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.
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... 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 55 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...
... 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 55 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...
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...; For best results when printing photos or other supplies To order supplies or to www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to purchase Lexmark Premium Photo Paper, Lexmark Photo Paper, or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in . • 10 x 15 cm •L Note: Availability may vary by country or...
...; For best results when printing photos or other supplies To order supplies or to www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to purchase Lexmark Premium Photo Paper, Lexmark Photo Paper, or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in . • 10 x 15 cm •L Note: Availability may vary by country or...
User's Guide
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... damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Maintaining the printer 57 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...
... damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Maintaining the printer 57 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...
User's Guide
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... your printer model. d Select your operating system. f Select the file you want to check for drivers or downloads. 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 ...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. May need to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect ...
... your printer model. d Select your operating system. f Select the file you want to check for drivers or downloads. 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 ...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. May need to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect ...
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... 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 cartridges. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 52. See "Improving print quality" on page 53. Check print...
... 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 cartridges. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 52. See "Improving print quality" on page 53. Check print...
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... a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. a magazine, or a newspaper? panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary.
... a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. a magazine, or a newspaper? panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary.
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.... Can send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the computer. Troubleshooting 67 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. ... necessary. Check for paper jams Check for temporarily disabling Call Waiting. Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Call your telephone company to verify the original document was loaded correctly. Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask...
.... Can send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the computer. Troubleshooting 67 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. ... necessary. Check for paper jams Check for temporarily disabling Call Waiting. Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Call your telephone company to verify the original document was loaded correctly. Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask...
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... 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. Received fax has poor print quality Review checklist for sender Check ink • Check that the quality of the original document is 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. Received fax has poor print quality Review checklist for sender Check ink • Check that the quality of the original document is the...