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Connect the power supply cord to a professional service person. 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,...-If your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Important safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with the printer software. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do ...
Connect the power supply cord to a professional service person. 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,...-If your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Important safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with the printer software. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do ...
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Contents Finding information about the printer 7 Setting up the printer 11 Checking the box contents...11 Learning about the printer 12 Understanding the parts of the printer...12 Using the control panel buttons...14 Learning about the software 15 Using the printer software...15 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...15 Using the Solution Center...17 Using Print Properties...18...
Contents Finding information about the printer 7 Setting up the printer 11 Checking the box contents...11 Learning about the printer 12 Understanding the parts of the printer...12 Using the control panel buttons...14 Learning about the software 15 Using the printer software...15 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...15 Using the Solution Center...17 Using Print Properties...18...
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...'s Guide appears on the screen. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark You can also find this document on your CD. Help Description Where to find The Help gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your printer 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs connects to a computer...
...'s Guide appears on the screen. 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark You can also find this document on your CD. Help Description Where to find The Help gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your printer 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs connects to a computer...
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... as an attachment to an e-mail message. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. 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. Click To Scan Copy Details...
... as an attachment to an e-mail message. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. 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. Click To Scan Copy Details...
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... 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 2500 Series icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click the Save Settings menu. 5 From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults). Resetting printer software settings to Photos. Preview a Web page before printing. Note: The number of...
... 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 2500 Series icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click the Save Settings menu. 5 From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults). Resetting printer software settings to Photos. Preview a Web page before printing. Note: The number of...
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...5 From the Paper Type section, select Transparency. 6 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open . 7 Print the document. Note: Do not force the transparencies into the printer. Printing 29 First, the printer prints the odd-numbered pages of the paper. Printing on both sides of a...or letter size. • To return to single-sided printing, make sure Two-Sided Printing is selected. 7 Click OK to close any printer software dialog boxes that are open . 8 Print the document. Notes: • The instruction sheet for two-sided printing will not print completely on...
...5 From the Paper Type section, select Transparency. 6 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open . 7 Print the document. Note: Do not force the transparencies into the printer. Printing 29 First, the printer prints the odd-numbered pages of the paper. Printing on both sides of a...or letter size. • To return to single-sided printing, make sure Two-Sided Printing is selected. 7 Click OK to close any printer software dialog boxes that are open . 8 Print the document. Notes: • The instruction sheet for two-sided printing will not print completely on...
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Select Normal if you want the printer software to close any printer software dialogs that are open , click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the Print Layout tab, select Mirror if you have a ...program that automatically flips the image. 5 Click OK to flip the image. Printing cards 1 Load greeting cards, index cards, or postcards. 2 From the software application...
Select Normal if you want the printer software to close any printer software dialogs that are open , click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the Print Layout tab, select Mirror if you have a ...program that automatically flips the image. 5 Click OK to flip the image. Printing cards 1 Load greeting cards, index cards, or postcards. 2 From the software application...
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... computer screen. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" 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. Page does not print Check the control panel If one of the computer... and then follow the directions on page 58. 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 USB cable for any anti-virus programs. 3 Double-click the My ...
... computer screen. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" 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. Page does not print Check the control panel If one of the computer... and then follow the directions on page 58. 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 USB cable for any anti-virus programs. 3 Double-click the My ...
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.... Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 61 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on . 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. c Select your operating system. f Select the file you want to download, and then follow the directions on hold or ... the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to reconnect power supply Software may have been removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on the computer screen. May need to check for...
.... Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 61 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on . 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. c Select your operating system. f Select the file you want to download, and then follow the directions on hold or ... the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to reconnect power supply Software may have been removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on the computer screen. May need to check for...
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... Ink on page 56 in this guide. Black and Color New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to print using the black ...cartridge The print job has been canceled. To order supplies, click Order Ink on your computer screen to remove the printer software. 4 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 5 Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens. 6 Insert the CD, and then follow the instructions on...
... Ink on page 56 in this guide. Black and Color New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to print using the black ...cartridge The print job has been canceled. To order supplies, click Order Ink on your computer screen to remove the printer software. 4 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 5 Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens. 6 Insert the CD, and then follow the instructions on...
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...improving print quality 52 index cards loading 23 printing 30 information, finding 7 ink levels, checking 17 ink, ordering 17 installing print cartridges 50 printer software 72 iron-on transfers, loading 23 iron-on transfers, printing 30 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 69 paper jam in paper support... Fax 15 Photo Greeting Cards 15 Photo Packages 15 Scan 15 Slideshow 15 Transfer Photos 15 using 15 View / Print Photo Library 15 Lexmark Imaging Studio, using 15 loading banner paper 24 custom-size paper 23 documents on the scanner glass 24 envelopes 22 glossy paper 21 greeting...
...improving print quality 52 index cards loading 23 printing 30 information, finding 7 ink levels, checking 17 ink, ordering 17 installing print cartridges 50 printer software 72 iron-on transfers, loading 23 iron-on transfers, printing 30 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 69 paper jam in paper support... Fax 15 Photo Greeting Cards 15 Photo Packages 15 Scan 15 Slideshow 15 Transfer Photos 15 using 15 View / Print Photo Library 15 Lexmark Imaging Studio, using 15 loading banner paper 24 custom-size paper 23 documents on the scanner glass 24 envelopes 22 glossy paper 21 greeting...
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... and graphic quality 61 print speed is slow 62 printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 69 printer receives blank fax 67 printer software reinstalling 72 removing 72 using 15 printer software settings resetting to defaults 20 Printer Status dialog 17 Index 83 printing all photos from... 27 publications, finding 7 Q Quality/Copies tab 19 R received fax has poor print quality 68 receiving a fax using the software 47 recycling Lexmark products 57 WEEE statement 76 removing print cartridges 50 reports fax activity 47 fax confirmation 47 reverse page order 28 S safety information...
... and graphic quality 61 print speed is slow 62 printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 69 printer receives blank fax 67 printer software reinstalling 72 removing 72 using 15 printer software settings resetting to defaults 20 Printer Status dialog 17 Index 83 printing all photos from... 27 publications, finding 7 Q Quality/Copies tab 19 R received fax has poor print quality 68 receiving a fax using the software 47 recycling Lexmark products 57 WEEE statement 76 removing print cartridges 50 reports fax activity 47 fax confirmation 47 reverse page order 28 S safety information...
Getting Started
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Contents Safety information 2 Finding information about the printer 5 Setting up the printer 9 Checking the box contents...9 Learning about the printer 10 Understanding the parts of the printer...10 Using the control panel buttons...12 Learning about the software 13 Using the printer software...13 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...13 Using the Solution Center...15 Using Print Properties...16...
Contents Safety information 2 Finding information about the printer 5 Setting up the printer 9 Checking the box contents...9 Learning about the printer 10 Understanding the parts of the printer...10 Using the control panel buttons...12 Learning about the software 13 Using the printer software...13 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...13 Using the Solution Center...15 Using Print Properties...16...
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... Help, or Help Help Topics. Finding information about the printer 6 Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to a computer. Help Description Where to find The Help gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your CD. Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. It installs with the other information such as: will...
... Help, or Help Help Topics. Finding information about the printer 6 Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to a computer. Help Description Where to find The Help gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your CD. Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. It installs with the other information such as: will...
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...you are printing. Learning about the software 13 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you want to an e-mail message. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the document ...the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. Using the printer software Use this software The Lexmark Imaging Studio The Solution Center Print Properties The Toolbar To Preview, ...
...you are printing. Learning about the software 13 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you want to an e-mail message. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the document ...the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. Using the printer software Use this software The Lexmark Imaging Studio The Solution Center Print Properties The Toolbar To Preview, ...
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Learning about the software 18 Resetting printer software settings to defaults Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 2500 Series icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click the Save Settings menu. 5 From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults). Note: Factory default settings cannot be deleted.
Learning about the software 18 Resetting printer software settings to defaults Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 2500 Series icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click the Save Settings menu. 5 From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults). Note: Factory default settings cannot be deleted.
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... page 42. 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 USB cable for the latest software. For more information, see "Power button is marked with the USB symbol. 1 ... not be loaded Remove and then load paper. The USB port is not lit" on page 55. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to access the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 5 If necessary, double-click ...
... page 42. 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 USB cable for the latest software. For more information, see "Power button is marked with the USB symbol. 1 ... not be loaded Remove and then load paper. The USB port is not lit" on page 55. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to access the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 5 If necessary, double-click ...
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..., see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on . 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 45 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 45 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to turn the printer on page 55. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit...
..., see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on . 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Print troubleshooting • "Improving print quality" on page 45 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 45 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to turn the printer on page 55. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit...
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... print cartridges" on the computer screen to reinstall the software. Black and Color New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions... on the computer screen to remove the printer software. 4 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 5 Click Cancel on all...
... print cartridges" on the computer screen to reinstall the software. Black and Color New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions... on the computer screen to remove the printer software. 4 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 5 Click Cancel on all...
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...4x6 color copy 28 4x6 Copy 12 Black Copy 12 Cancel 12 Color Copy 12 Paper Feed 12 Power 12 Scan 12 buttons, Lexmark Imaging Studio Copy 13 E-mail 13 Fax 13 Photo Greeting Cards 13 Photo Packages 13 Poster 13 Scan 13 Slideshow 13 Transfer Photos ... troubleshooting 50 faxing using the software 33 finding information about printer 5 publications 5 Web site 5 H How To tab 15 I Imaging Studio creating and viewing slideshow 26 improving print quality 37 information, finding about printer 5 ink levels, checking 15 ink, ordering 15 installing print cartridges 35 printer software 55 J jams and misfeeds ...
...4x6 color copy 28 4x6 Copy 12 Black Copy 12 Cancel 12 Color Copy 12 Paper Feed 12 Power 12 Scan 12 buttons, Lexmark Imaging Studio Copy 13 E-mail 13 Fax 13 Photo Greeting Cards 13 Photo Packages 13 Poster 13 Scan 13 Slideshow 13 Transfer Photos ... troubleshooting 50 faxing using the software 33 finding information about printer 5 publications 5 Web site 5 H How To tab 15 I Imaging Studio creating and viewing slideshow 26 improving print quality 37 information, finding about printer 5 ink levels, checking 15 ink, ordering 15 installing print cartridges 35 printer software 55 J jams and misfeeds ...