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Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of specific Lexmark components. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: When closing the scanner unit, make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a ...described in the user documentation, to an electrical outlet that is designed, tested, and approved to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the use the fax feature during a lightning storm. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Connect the power supply ...
Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of specific Lexmark components. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: When closing the scanner unit, make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a ...described in the user documentation, to an electrical outlet that is designed, tested, and approved to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the use the fax feature during a lightning storm. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Connect the power supply ...
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...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 print quality ...52 Aligning the print cartridges ...52 Cleaning the print ...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 install...58 Page does not print...59 Print troubleshooting...
...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 print quality ...52 Aligning the print cartridges ...52 Cleaning the print ...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 install...58 Page does not print...59 Print troubleshooting...
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...Guide printer and other software, if your CD. It installs with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 2500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide...(if supported by your printer) • Maintaining the printer • Connecting the printer to a network (if supported by your printer) The installation screen appears. Note: If necessary, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D is the letter of the User's ...
...Guide printer and other software, if your CD. It installs with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 2500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide...(if supported by your printer) • Maintaining the printer • Connecting the printer to a network (if supported by your printer) The installation screen appears. Note: If necessary, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D is the letter of the User's ...
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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 electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up the printer 11... Setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to 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...
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 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up the printer 11... Setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to 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...
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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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... 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 and ink level. Learning about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • ...
... 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 and ink level. Learning about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • ...
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... printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. 1 2 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the...
... printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. 1 2 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the...
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... "Ordering paper and other high quality images, for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 52. For more information, see "Wiping...
... "Ordering paper and other high quality images, for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 52. For more information, see "Wiping...
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...not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time. • Keep the photo cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in use. Cleaning the scanner glass ...1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Declared yield value in accordance with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. 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 ...
...not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time. • Keep the photo cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in use. Cleaning the scanner glass ...1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Declared yield value in accordance with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. 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 ...
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Check that other electrical devices have been using Service Pack 3 or later. Software does not install Check your operating system Check your system requirements The following operating systems are using . 4 If the light is not lit Check power connection 1 Disconnect the ... 71 • "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 72 Setup troubleshooting • "Power button is not lit" on page 58 • "Software does not install" on page 58 • "Page does not print" on page 59 Power button is not on the box. Note: For Windows 2000 users, make sure...
Check that other electrical devices have been using Service Pack 3 or later. Software does not install Check your operating system Check your system requirements The following operating systems are using . 4 If the light is not lit Check power connection 1 Disconnect the ... 71 • "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 72 Setup troubleshooting • "Power button is not lit" on page 58 • "Software does not install" on page 58 • "Page does not print" on page 59 Power button is not on the box. Note: For Windows 2000 users, make sure...
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...lights is not on, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 72. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. c Select your printer model. USB cable may not be connected Use these ...steps to install the printer software May need to reconnect power supply Other software may be running Software may not be installed correctly 1 Check the...
...lights is not on, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 72. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. c Select your printer model. USB cable may not be connected Use these ...steps to install the printer software May need to reconnect power supply Other software may be running Software may not be installed correctly 1 Check the...
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..." on page 61 • "Poor quality at the edges of your printer family. b Click the links for the latest software. Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP... Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the page" on page 72. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on hold or paused. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software...
..." on page 61 • "Poor quality at the edges of your printer family. b Click the links for the latest software. Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP... Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the page" on page 72. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on hold or paused. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software...
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...document or photo prints" on page 54. If print quality has not improved, continue to improve print quality Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" 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. Poor text and graphic quality • ...
...document or photo prints" on page 54. If print quality has not improved, continue to improve print quality Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" 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. Poor text and graphic quality • ...
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...; Photo paper • Heavyweight matte or glossy paper • Transparencies • Labels • Envelopes • Iron-on transfers Note: Transparencies may not be installed correctly" on page 59. installed correctly Poor quality at the edges of the page Check minimum print settings Select the Borderless print feature Be sure paper size matches... are working with the following media, remove each sheet are printed as possible from your system. Use a different brand of graphics and images in use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Troubleshooting 62
...; Photo paper • Heavyweight matte or glossy paper • Transparencies • Labels • Envelopes • Iron-on transfers Note: Transparencies may not be installed correctly" on page 59. installed correctly Poor quality at the edges of the page Check minimum print settings Select the Borderless print feature Be sure paper size matches... are working with the following media, remove each sheet are printed as possible from your system. Use a different brand of graphics and images in use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Troubleshooting 62
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... or storing. Copy troubleshooting • "Copier does not respond" on page 70. Select a lower print quality Software may not be installed correctly If one of a printed photo. Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you selected. Partial document or photo... Copier does not respond Check the control panel for obstructions 1 Lift the scanner unit. 2 Remove any blinking lights Check power Software may not be installed correctly 1 From the software application, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click Quality/Copies. 4 ...
... or storing. Copy troubleshooting • "Copier does not respond" on page 70. Select a lower print quality Software may not be installed correctly If one of a printed photo. Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you selected. Partial document or photo... Copier does not respond Check the control panel for obstructions 1 Lift the scanner unit. 2 Remove any blinking lights Check power Software may not be installed correctly 1 From the software application, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click Quality/Copies. 4 ...
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... on the control panel" on the scanner glass in the lower right corner. panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. a magazine, or a newspaper? Partial document or photo copies Check document placement Check paper size Make sure the document or photo...
... on the control panel" on the scanner glass in the lower right corner. panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. a magazine, or a newspaper? Partial document or photo copies Check document placement Check paper size Make sure the document or photo...
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... Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Other software may not be installed correctly" on page 60. Troubleshooting 65 Software may not be installed correctly For more information, see "Software may not be installed correctly 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug...a lower value Close all programs not being used. 1 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 3 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Scan. 4 Click Custom Settings. 5 Select a lower scan resolution. 6 ...
... Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer Other software may not be installed correctly" on page 60. Troubleshooting 65 Software may not be installed correctly For more information, see "Software may not be installed correctly 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug...a lower value Close all programs not being used. 1 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 3 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Scan. 4 Click Custom Settings. 5 Select a lower scan resolution. 6 ...
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... faxes Load paper Check ink Load paper to verify the original document was loaded correctly. Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Call your telephone company to make sure that have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print...
... faxes Load paper Check ink Load paper to verify the original document was loaded correctly. Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Call your telephone company to make sure that have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print...
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.... • Resend the fax. Received fax has poor print quality Review checklist for supported paper and specialty media Troubleshooting 68 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. To manually remove the paper: 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out...
.... • Resend the fax. Received fax has poor print quality Review checklist for supported paper and specialty media Troubleshooting 68 Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. To manually remove the paper: 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out...
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... OK or Print. If is completely closed . Review banner printing checklist • Use only the number of a print or copy job. 1 Load more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 56.
... OK or Print. If is completely closed . Review banner printing checklist • Use only the number of a print or copy job. 1 Load more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 56.