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...power supply cord provided with this product or make sure to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of other than those described in the user documentation, to an electrical outlet that is ...not responsible for the use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Connect the power supply cord to a professional service person. Do not set...
...power supply cord provided with this product or make sure to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of other than those described in the user documentation, to an electrical outlet that is ...not responsible for the use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Connect the power supply cord to a professional service person. Do not set...
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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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...All Programs connects to a network (if supported by your printer) The installation screen appears. Finding information about the printer 8 Help Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is not on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start ...; Working with printing, copying, scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. It installs with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on your desktop, follow • Scanning (if supported by...
...All Programs connects to a network (if supported by your printer) The installation screen appears. Finding information about the printer 8 Help Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is not on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start ...; Working with printing, copying, scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. It installs with the other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on your desktop, follow • Scanning (if supported by...
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...• Help • User's Guide in electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the installation software CD that serves as a guide (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 be included. Note: Your power cord may not be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to the power supply...
...• Help • User's Guide in electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the installation software CD that serves as a guide (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 be included. Note: Your power cord may not be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to the power supply...
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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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...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. The Solution Center consists of six tabs:... electronic User's Guide for more information. • 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...
...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. The Solution Center consists of six tabs:... electronic User's Guide for more information. • 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...
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... used print cartridge. Maintaining the printer 50 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...
... used print cartridge. Maintaining the printer 50 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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... three seconds to print an alignment page. 8 Load the printed alignment page facedown on page 52. 7 Press and hold 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 "Aligning the print cartridges" on the... the Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to align the cartridge(s). For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 53. Maintaining the printer 52
... three seconds to print an alignment page. 8 Load the printed alignment page facedown on page 52. 7 Press and hold 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 "Aligning the print cartridges" on the... the Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to align the cartridge(s). For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 53. Maintaining the printer 52
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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 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 Preserving the print cartridges • Keep a new cartridge in its ...
...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 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 Preserving the print cartridges • Keep a new cartridge in its ...
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...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 lit Check power connection 1 Disconnect the power cord ...electrical outlet that your system requirements The following operating systems are using . 4 If the light is not on the box. Software does not install Check your operating system Check your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on , press . Troubleshooting 58 Note: For Windows 2000 users, ...
...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 lit Check power connection 1 Disconnect the power cord ...electrical outlet that your system requirements The following operating systems are using . 4 If the light is not on the box. Software does not install Check your operating system Check your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on , press . Troubleshooting 58 Note: For Windows 2000 users, ...
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...then restart your printer model. The USB port is not lit" 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 operating system. Paper may not be loaded Remove and then load paper...the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to install the software. 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. In Windows XP, click Start to access the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click the...
...then restart your printer model. The USB port is not lit" 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 operating system. Paper may not be loaded Remove and then load paper...the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to install the software. 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. In Windows XP, click Start to access the My Computer icon. 4 Double-click the...
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... the United States, select your operating system. May need to turn the printer on the computer screen. on hold or paused. 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:... Vista: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the page" on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on . 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. b Click the links for the latest software....
... the United States, select your operating system. May need to turn the printer on the computer screen. on hold or paused. 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:... Vista: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the page" on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on . 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. b Click the links for the latest software....
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...information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" 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 cartridges. If print quality has not improved, continue to improve print quality Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if ...
...information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" 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 cartridges. If print quality has not improved, continue to improve print quality Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if ...
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... • Envelopes • Iron-on transfers Note: Transparencies may not be For more RAM. installed correctly Poor quality at the edges of graphics and images in use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Software may not be installed correctly" on page 59. Consider purchasing more information, see "Software may take up to...
... • Envelopes • Iron-on transfers Note: Transparencies may not be For more RAM. installed correctly Poor quality at the edges of graphics and images in use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Software may not be installed correctly" on page 59. Consider purchasing more information, see "Software may take up to...
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..."Power button is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner. For more information, see "Software may not be installed correctly" on page 60. Photo smudges Photo smudges To prevent smudging, avoid touching the surface of the lights is blinking, see "...64 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 From ...
..."Power button is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner. For more information, see "Software may not be installed correctly" on page 60. Photo smudges Photo smudges To prevent smudging, avoid touching the surface of the lights is blinking, see "...64 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 From ...
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... document is loaded facedown 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. Partial document or photo copies Check document placement Check paper size Make sure the document or photo is not satisfactory...
... document is loaded facedown 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. Partial document or photo copies Check document placement Check paper size Make sure the document or photo is not satisfactory...
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... Check the control panel If one of your computer. for any blinking lights Check power If the light is not on, see "Software may be installed correctly" on page 58. Turn off and then restart your printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause ..." on page 60. Software may not be installed correctly For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 3 From the left pane of the computer. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer...
... Check the control panel If one of your computer. for any blinking lights Check power If the light is not on, see "Software may be installed correctly" on page 58. Turn off and then restart your printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause ..." on page 60. Software may not be installed correctly For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 3 From the left pane of the computer. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer...
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... to print any paper jams. Disable Call Waiting temporarily Call Waiting can disrupt fax transmissions. 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. Disable this feature before sending a fax. Can send but not send faxes Check document...
... to print any paper jams. Disable Call Waiting temporarily Call Waiting can disrupt fax transmissions. 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. Disable this feature before sending a fax. Can send but not send faxes Check document...
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... paper with the 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. To manually remove the paper: 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out...
... paper with the 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. 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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... to be out of paper in the middle of the cartridge carriers. 3 Make sure the cartridge carrier lids are closed . 5 Press . 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...
... to be out of paper in the middle of the cartridge carriers. 3 Make sure the cartridge carrier lids are closed . 5 Press . 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...