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... easily accessible. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. The safety features of specific Lexmark components. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User... and functions are operating system-dependent. Connect the power supply cord to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with this product or make sure to an electrical outlet that is not responsible for the use of some parts may not ...
... easily accessible. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. The safety features of specific Lexmark components. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User... and functions are operating system-dependent. Connect the power supply cord to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with this product or make sure to an electrical outlet that is not responsible for the use of some parts may not ...
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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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... problems with photos If the link to the User's Guide is not on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Help Description Where to find The Help gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your printer...
... problems with photos If the link to the User's Guide is not on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Help Description Where to find The Help gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your printer...
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...cord may not be included. 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 ... 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 (available in electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up the printer 11
...cord may not be included. 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 ... 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 (available in electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up the printer 11
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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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... about the printer status and ink level. on the World Wide Web. Learning 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. • ... appears with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one 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 ...
... about the printer status and ink level. on the World Wide Web. Learning 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. • ... appears with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one 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 ...
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... the printer is on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the 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 back and bottom of the cartridges. 1 2 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch...
... the printer is on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the 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 back and bottom of the cartridges. 1 2 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch...
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.... If the document still does not have the print quality 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. For more information, see "Wiping the..."Ordering paper and other high quality images, for the document. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 52. If print quality has not improved, continue to fix blurry edges. Aligning the print cartridges 1 Load plain paper....
.... If the document still does not have the print quality 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. For more information, see "Wiping the..."Ordering paper and other high quality images, for the document. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 52. If print quality has not improved, continue to fix blurry edges. Aligning the print cartridges 1 Load plain paper....
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...175 550 150 150 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by continuous printing. 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... 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 accordance with water. 2 Gently...
...175 550 150 150 High yield color cartridge 35 500 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1 Values obtained by continuous printing. 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... 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 accordance with water. 2 Gently...
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... later. Note: For Windows 2000 users, make sure you are supported: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Mac OS X. Software does not install Check your operating system Check your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on , press . Troubleshooting • "Setup troubleshooting" on page 58 •... 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...
... later. Note: For Windows 2000 users, make sure you are supported: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Mac OS X. Software does not install Check your operating system Check your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on , press . Troubleshooting • "Setup troubleshooting" on page 58 •... 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...
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... the USB cable into the back of the printer. 3 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the wall outlet. 6 Press to install the software. 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer model....family. For more information, 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 download, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software. 1 Press to turn the ...
... the USB cable into the back of the printer. 3 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the wall outlet. 6 Press to install the software. 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer model....family. For more information, 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 download, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software. 1 Press to turn the ...
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...them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to turn the printer on the computer screen. c Select your operating system. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software... Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer model. Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows ...
...them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to turn the printer on the computer screen. c Select your operating system. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software... Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer model. Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows ...
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... See "Improving print quality" 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 you want, follow these... steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page...
... See "Improving print quality" 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 you want, follow these... steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page...
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... or other high-quality images, for all applications not in .) for best results use . Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. installed correctly Poor quality at the edges of the page Check minimum print settings Select the Borderless print feature Be sure paper size matches the printer...margin settings: • Left and right margins: - 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for letter size paper - 3.37 mm (0.133 in use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Remove sheets as they To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the following media, remove each sheet are printed...
... or other high-quality images, for all applications not in .) for best results use . Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. installed correctly Poor quality at the edges of the page Check minimum print settings Select the Borderless print feature Be sure paper size matches the printer...margin settings: • Left and right margins: - 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for letter size paper - 3.37 mm (0.133 in use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Remove sheets as they To avoid ink smudging when you are working with the following media, remove each sheet are printed...
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... 1 Lift the scanner unit. 2 Remove any blinking lights Check power Software may not be installed correctly" on page 59. Select a lower print quality 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 "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...
... 1 Lift the scanner unit. 2 Remove any blinking lights Check power Software may not be installed correctly" on page 59. Select a lower print quality 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 "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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... water. Review steps to See "Improving print quality" on page 66 Troubleshooting 64 panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary.
... water. Review steps to See "Improving print quality" on page 66 Troubleshooting 64 panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary.
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... Load an original document facedown on page 58. Troubleshooting 65 Scan was not successful USB cable may not be connected Reboot computer Software may be installed correctly 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the ... computer. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not lit" 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 Click ...
... Load an original document facedown on page 58. Troubleshooting 65 Scan was not successful USB cable may not be connected Reboot computer Software may be installed correctly 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the ... computer. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not lit" 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 Click ...
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... Waiting temporarily Call Waiting can disrupt fax transmissions. Disable this feature before sending a fax. 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. Check for paper jams Check for and clear any faxes that it is working correctly...
... Waiting temporarily Call Waiting can disrupt fax transmissions. Disable this feature before sending a fax. 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. Check for paper jams Check for and clear any faxes that it is working correctly...
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.... (If you are not sure which side is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. The paper automatically ejects from the printer. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. There may...
.... (If you are not sure which side is satisfactory. • Resend the fax. The paper automatically ejects from the printer. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. There may...
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... slowly: 1 Raise the scanner unit again. 2 Reinstall the print cartridges. For more information, see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 50. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 68. 2 Press . The color print cartridge needs to continue printing or copying. • have a paper jam. 1 Clear the paper jam. To...
... slowly: 1 Raise the scanner unit again. 2 Reinstall the print cartridges. For more information, see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 50. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 68. 2 Press . The color print cartridge needs to continue printing or copying. • have a paper jam. 1 Clear the paper jam. To...