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... 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 Opening Print Properties ...18 Using the Save Settings menu ...18 Using the I Want To menu ...18...on the scanner glass 24 Printing 26 Changing the paper type...26 Printing a document...26 Printing a Web page...26 Printing high-quality graphics...27 Printing photos or images from a Web page...27 Printing collated copies...28 Printing the last page first (reverse page order)...28 Printing on both sides of 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 Opening Print Properties ...18 Using the Save Settings menu ...18 Using the I Want To menu ...18...on the scanner glass 24 Printing 26 Changing the paper type...26 Printing a document...26 Printing a Web page...26 Printing high-quality graphics...27 Printing photos or images from a Web page...27 Printing collated copies...28 Printing the last page first (reverse page order)...28 Printing on both sides of the...
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...photos from a media device using the computer 32 Printing photos using the computer...33 Printing photos from the Photo Library ...33 Printing all photos from a media device using the computer 33 Printing selected photos from a media device using the computer 33 Printing Photo Packages ...34 Creating photo projects...34 Creating Photo... Greeting Cards...34 Creating and viewing a slideshow...35 Printing an image as a multiple-page poster ...35 Copying 37 Copying using the control panel...37 Making a copy...37 Copying 4 x 6 photos...37...
...photos from a media device using the computer 32 Printing photos using the computer...33 Printing photos from the Photo Library ...33 Printing all photos from a media device using the computer 33 Printing selected photos from a media device using the computer 33 Printing Photo Packages ...34 Creating photo projects...34 Creating Photo... Greeting Cards...34 Creating and viewing a slideshow...35 Printing an image as a multiple-page poster ...35 Copying 37 Copying using the control panel...37 Making a copy...37 Copying 4 x 6 photos...37...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... a fax...66 Can send but not receive faxes...67 Can receive but not send faxes...67 Printer receives a blank fax...67 Received fax has poor print quality...68 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...68 Paper jams...68 Paper or specialty media misfeeds...68 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media...
... a fax...66 Can send but not receive faxes...67 Can receive but not send faxes...67 Printer receives a blank fax...67 Received fax has poor print quality...68 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...68 Paper jams...68 Paper or specialty media misfeeds...68 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media...
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...• 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. • Working with the other software, if your CD-ROM drive. 2 Click View User's Guide (including ...supported by your printer) 1 Insert the CD. • Faxing (if supported by your CD. Finding information about the printer 8 Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to a computer. Help Description Where to find The Help gives you instructions for using the When you instructions...
...• 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. • Working with the other software, if your CD-ROM drive. 2 Click View User's Guide (including ...supported by your printer) 1 Insert the CD. • Faxing (if supported by your CD. Finding information about the printer 8 Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to a computer. Help Description Where to find The Help gives you instructions for using the When you instructions...
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... Click Warranty Information. 3 From the Statement of country or region. See the printed furnishes a limited warranty that Limited Warranty included with your printer. Finding information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer. Visit our Web site at • US:...AM-8:00 PM ET) Telephone numbers and support hours vary by country or region. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer. 6 Complete the form, and then click Submit Request. period of 12 months after ...
... Click Warranty Information. 3 From the Statement of country or region. See the printed furnishes a limited warranty that Limited Warranty included with your printer. Finding information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer. Visit our Web site at • US:...AM-8:00 PM ET) Telephone numbers and support hours vary by country or region. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer. 6 Complete the form, and then click Submit Request. period of 12 months after ...
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...the power supply port located at the back of the User's Guide can be found on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that shipped with the printer. Note: A USB cable may or may look different from the one shown. 4 Installation software CD ...; Help • User's Guide in certain geographies only). Note: Your power cord may not be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on setting up the printer 11 Setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the installation software...
...the power supply port located at the back of the User's Guide can be found on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet that shipped with the printer. Note: A USB cable may or may look different from the one shown. 4 Installation software CD ...; Help • User's Guide in certain geographies only). Note: Your power cord may not be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on setting up the printer 11 Setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the installation software...
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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 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.
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... about the printer 14 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 a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Reset the printer. Determine ...if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. Scan a document or photo(s) to the computer. 4 Start a 4 x 6 color...
... about the printer 14 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 a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Reset the printer. Determine ...if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. Scan a document or photo(s) to the computer. 4 Start a 4 x 6 color...
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...mail Send a document or photo as a fax. Select the best print settings for the task you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Create ...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. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the document you want ...
...mail Send a document or photo as a fax. Select the best print settings for the task you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Create ...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. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the document you want ...
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...Slideshow Poster View your photos as a multiple-page poster. Print your photos in various sizes. From 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 Download photos from your photos. Setup and manage faxes...
...Slideshow Poster View your photos as a multiple-page poster. Print your photos in various sizes. From 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 Download photos from your photos. Setup and manage faxes...
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...current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information. • Learn tips about the software 17 Print. - on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for ...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...
...current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information. • Learn tips about the software 17 Print. - on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for ...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...
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... can name and save up to five custom settings. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to the Quality Options, Layout Options, and Printing Status Options settings. You can change the settings in the lower... Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. Using the Save Settings menu From the "Save Settings" menu, you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Learning about the software 18 Using the Options menu Use...
... can name and save up to five custom settings. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to the Quality Options, Layout Options, and Printing Status Options settings. You can change the settings in the lower... Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. Using the Save Settings menu From the "Save Settings" menu, you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Learning about the software 18 Using the Options menu Use...
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...8226; Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different setting for printing photos. • Access links to print on both sides of the Solution Center as well as software version information. Print an entire Web page in normal quality. Learning about these settings, right-click ...8226; Choose to have the last page printed first. • Specify the size of paper loaded. • Select the orientation of the document on the printed page: portrait or landscape. • Select the layout you want to print. • Choose to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help ...
...8226; Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different setting for printing photos. • Access links to print on both sides of the Solution Center as well as software version information. Print an entire Web page in normal quality. Learning about these settings, right-click ...8226; Choose to have the last page printed first. • Specify the size of paper loaded. • Select the orientation of the document on the printed page: portrait or landscape. • Select the layout you want to print. • Choose to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help ...
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... 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). Preview a Web page before printing. Note: The number of a Web page. Resetting printer software settings to Photos. Black and...
... 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). Preview a Web page before printing. Note: The number of a Web page. Resetting printer software settings to Photos. Black and...
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... extend to within 1 mm of the edge of the envelopes. Partial sheets (with areas exposed by missing labels) may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a paper jam. • The labels are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the ... require more drying time. Envelopes require more drying time. Note: Labels require more drying time. Load up to 10 envelopes Make sure • The print side of the envelopes faces you. • The stamp location is in the upper left corner. • The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet...
... extend to within 1 mm of the edge of the envelopes. Partial sheets (with areas exposed by missing labels) may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a paper jam. • The labels are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the ... require more drying time. Envelopes require more drying time. Note: Labels require more drying time. Load up to 10 envelopes Make sure • The print side of the envelopes faces you. • The stamp location is in the upper left corner. • The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet...
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... of custom-size paper Note: Photo cards require more drying time. Loading paper and original documents 23 Load up to avoid ink smudging. • The print side of the paper faces you. • The paper size fits within these dimensions: Width: - 76.2-215.9 mm - 3.0-8.5 inches Length: - 127.0-355.6 mm - 5.0-...25 index cards 25 photo cards 25 postcards Make sure • You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron-on transfers. • The print side of the transfers faces you . • The cards are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest ...
... of custom-size paper Note: Photo cards require more drying time. Loading paper and original documents 23 Load up to avoid ink smudging. • The print side of the paper faces you. • The paper size fits within these dimensions: Width: - 76.2-215.9 mm - 3.0-8.5 inches Length: - 127.0-355.6 mm - 5.0-...25 index cards 25 photo cards 25 postcards Make sure • You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron-on transfers. • The print side of the transfers faces you . • The cards are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest ...
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...; You remove all the paper from the paper support before loading the banner paper. • You tear off only the number of pages needed to print the banner. • You place the required stack of banner paper behind the printer, and feed in the first sheet. • The leading edge of... rest against the edges of the paper. • You have selected the correct paper size for the scanner glass is 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 in Print Properties. Note: The maximum scan area for the banner in .). 1 Open the top cover. Loading original documents on page 18. For more information, see "Using...
...; You remove all the paper from the paper support before loading the banner paper. • You tear off only the number of pages needed to print the banner. • You place the required stack of banner paper behind the printer, and feed in the first sheet. • The leading edge of... rest against the edges of the paper. • You have selected the correct paper size for the scanner glass is 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 in Print Properties. Note: The maximum scan area for the banner in .). 1 Open the top cover. Loading original documents on page 18. For more information, see "Using...
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... 6 Click OK or Print. Printing Changing the paper type If you print using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later. 3 If you are loading. 5 Click OK. 6 Click OK or Print. b Adjust the print settings. c Click OK. Printing 26 Printing a Web page You ...can use the Toolbar to create a printer-friendly version of paper you want to change your print settings: a From the toolbar area, click Lexmark...
... 6 Click OK or Print. Printing Changing the paper type If you print using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later. 3 If you are loading. 5 Click OK. 6 Click OK or Print. b Adjust the print settings. c Click OK. Printing 26 Printing a Web page You ...can use the Toolbar to create a printer-friendly version of paper you want to change your print settings: a From the toolbar area, click Lexmark...
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...number appears next to step 5. 5 If needed, select a print option from a Web page 1 Load paper. c Click: • Print or • Close, and continue to Photos: a From the Lexmark logo drop-down menu, select Options. Printing photos or images from the Toolbar: • Normal • ...Quick • Black and White • Text Only Printing high-quality graphics 1 Load paper. 2 With your image open, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences...
...number appears next to step 5. 5 If needed, select a print option from a Web page 1 Load paper. c Click: • Print or • Close, and continue to Photos: a From the Lexmark logo drop-down menu, select Options. Printing photos or images from the Toolbar: • Normal • ...Quick • Black and White • Text Only Printing high-quality graphics 1 Load paper. 2 With your image open, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences...