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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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... 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 User's Guide can be found on the installation software CD that serves as ...included. 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.
... 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 User's Guide can be found on the installation software CD that serves as ...included. 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.
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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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...-and-white copy of a document or photo. 7 • Turn the printer on or off. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Clear error messages. Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. Learning about the printer 14 For more information, see "Blinking lights on the.... For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. 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...
...-and-white copy of a document or photo. 7 • Turn the printer on or off. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Clear error messages. Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. Learning about the printer 14 For more information, see "Blinking lights on the.... For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. 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...
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...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 Dial and Group Dial numbers Learning about the software 16 Print your photos. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the ...
...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 Dial and Group Dial numbers Learning about the software 16 Print your photos. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the ...
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... Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as well as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron- Learning about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information...
... Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as well as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron- Learning about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information...
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... 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. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge. Maintaining the printer 50 Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from 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. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge. Maintaining the printer 50 Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the...
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...appropriate paper for the document. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "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. Aligning the print cartridges 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance...
...appropriate paper for the document. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "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. Aligning the print cartridges 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance...
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... the top cover of the printer. 6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on your document again. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. Maintaining the printer 53 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. After a... and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . 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...
... the top cover of the printer. 6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on your document again. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. Maintaining the printer 53 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. After a... and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . 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...
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
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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 29A 29 Average cartridge standard page yield is dry before placing the document on a document is up to1...
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 29A 29 Average cartridge standard page yield is dry before placing the document on a document is up to1...
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Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to perform together for superior print quality. To order a USB cable (part number 1021294) go to www.lexmark.com. If you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on how to purchase Lexmark Premium Photo Paper, Lexmark Photo Paper, or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper...
Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to perform together for superior print quality. To order a USB cable (part number 1021294) go to www.lexmark.com. If you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on how to purchase Lexmark Premium Photo Paper, Lexmark Photo Paper, or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper...
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... 57 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. Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by non...
... 57 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. Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by non...
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on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. c Select your operating system. e Select your printer family. b Click the links for the latest software. f Select the file you want to reconnect power ... the directions on hold or paused. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 61 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to turn the printer on page 62 Troubleshooting 60 Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click: • In Windows ...
on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. c Select your operating system. e Select your printer family. b Click the links for the latest software. f Select the file you want to reconnect power ... the directions on hold or paused. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 61 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to turn the printer on page 62 Troubleshooting 60 Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click: • In Windows ...
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... reinsert the print cartridges. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other high-quality images, for the document. • "Print speed is slow" on page 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...
... reinsert the print cartridges. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other high-quality images, for the document. • "Print speed is slow" on page 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...
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... 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. improve print quality Check quality of original document If the quality of the original document is not satisfactory, try using a clearer version of...sure the document or photo is dirty, gently wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. Review steps to See "Improving print quality" on page 66 Troubleshooting 64 Scan troubleshooting • "Scanner does not respond" on page 65 • "Scan was not successful" ...
... 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. improve print quality Check quality of original document If the quality of the original document is not satisfactory, try using a clearer version of...sure the document or photo is dirty, gently wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water. Review steps to See "Improving print quality" on page 66 Troubleshooting 64 Scan troubleshooting • "Scanner does not respond" on page 65 • "Scan was not successful" ...
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... is finished before sending or receiving a fax. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 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... call to the telephone number to which you want to send a fax to make sure that have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Disable this feature before sending a fax. Can send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the computer....
... is finished before sending or receiving a fax. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 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... call to the telephone number to which you want to send a fax to make sure that have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Disable this feature before sending a fax. Can send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the computer....
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...the instructions that the quality of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. There may have been a problem with the paper.) See "Loading various paper ...the jam in the printer? Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer. • Load paper with the print side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting • "Paper...
...the instructions that the quality of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. There may have been a problem with the paper.) See "Loading various paper ...the jam in the printer? Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer. • Load paper with the print side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting • "Paper...
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...the banner. • Select the following settings to enable the printer to continue printing or copying. • have a paper jam. 1 Clear the paper jam. To order supplies, see "Installing print cartridges" on the control panel blinks rapidly blinks slowly The printer may: • ...be replaced soon. The print cartridge carriers are stuck. 1 Raise the scanner unit. 2 Remove any objects blocking the path of the cartridge carriers. 3 Make sure the cartridge carrier lids are closed . 5 Press . If is completely closed . Blinking...
...the banner. • Select the following settings to enable the printer to continue printing or copying. • have a paper jam. 1 Clear the paper jam. To order supplies, see "Installing print cartridges" on the control panel blinks rapidly blinks slowly The printer may: • ...be replaced soon. The print cartridge carriers are stuck. 1 Raise the scanner unit. 2 Remove any objects blocking the path of the cartridge carriers. 3 Make sure the cartridge carrier lids are closed . 5 Press . If is completely closed . Blinking...
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Replace the black (or photo) print cartridge with a new one . For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 50. For more information, see "Changing print cartridges" on page 50. Replace the print cartridge with a new cartridge. Black cartridge A new black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced immediately. replacement required If available, click the Continue...
Replace the black (or photo) print cartridge with a new one . For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 50. For more information, see "Changing print cartridges" on page 50. Replace the print cartridge with a new cartridge. Black cartridge A new black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced immediately. replacement required If available, click the Continue...