Getting Started
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... the printer - Recycling Lexmark products • Troubleshooting - 2400 Series Getting Started See the complete User's Guide on the CD for more detailed information about the following tasks: • Setting up the printer • Learning about the printer • Loading paper and original documents • Printing • Working with photos 5 Copying 4 x 6 photos 5 Using a PictBridge-enabled camera...
... the printer - Recycling Lexmark products • Troubleshooting - 2400 Series Getting Started See the complete User's Guide on the CD for more detailed information about the following tasks: • Setting up the printer • Learning about the printer • Loading paper and original documents • Printing • Working with photos 5 Copying 4 x 6 photos 5 Using a PictBridge-enabled camera...
Getting Started
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... Directly connect the cable to the computer through another device: 1 Disconnect the USB cable from the print cartridge and that other device such as the default printer and is not on any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the...desktop, double-click My Computer. Checking the printer status 1 Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers and Faxes or Printers. or Click Start Æ Control Panel Æ Printers and Other Hardware Æ Printers and Faxes. 2 Double-click the Lexmark 2400 Series icon. 3 Click Printer, and make sure no check mark appears ...
... Directly connect the cable to the computer through another device: 1 Disconnect the USB cable from the print cartridge and that other device such as the default printer and is not on any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the...desktop, double-click My Computer. Checking the printer status 1 Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers and Faxes or Printers. or Click Start Æ Control Panel Æ Printers and Other Hardware Æ Printers and Faxes. 2 Double-click the Lexmark 2400 Series icon. 3 Click Printer, and make sure no check mark appears ...
Getting Started
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... Use a different brand of the page Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Unless you are printing photos or other tools. 1 Click Start Æ Programs or All Programs Æ Lexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Photo Editor. 3 Click File Æ Open to select the image...Web pages. To open the Solution Center, use one of these methods: Method 1 Press . To avoid ink smudging, remove each sheet as information about the printer. • Print an entire Web page in this booklet. Using the Web Toolbar The Lexmark Web Toolbar can open Print Properties from a Web ...
... Use a different brand of the page Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Unless you are printing photos or other tools. 1 Click Start Æ Programs or All Programs Æ Lexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Photo Editor. 3 Click File Æ Open to select the image...Web pages. To open the Solution Center, use one of these methods: Method 1 Press . To avoid ink smudging, remove each sheet as information about the printer. • Print an entire Web page in this booklet. Using the Web Toolbar The Lexmark Web Toolbar can open Print Properties from a Web ...
User's Guide
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...first (reverse page order 29 Working with photos 30 Printing photos...30 Printing photos stored on the computer...30 Using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to control printing photos 31 Customizing photos...31 Creating and printing a scrapbook or album page 31 Adding ...using the software...39 Receiving a fax using the software...40 Networking the printer 41 Shared printing...41 Maintaining the printer 42 Changing a print cartridge...42 Removing a used print cartridge...42 Installing a print cartridge...42 Achieving better print quality...44 Improving print quality...44 Aligning the ...
...first (reverse page order 29 Working with photos 30 Printing photos...30 Printing photos stored on the computer...30 Using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to control printing photos 31 Customizing photos...31 Creating and printing a scrapbook or album page 31 Adding ...using the software...39 Receiving a fax using the software...40 Networking the printer 41 Shared printing...41 Maintaining the printer 42 Changing a print cartridge...42 Removing a used print cartridge...42 Installing a print cartridge...42 Achieving better print quality...44 Improving print quality...44 Aligning the ...
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...supplies...46 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 46 Refilling a print cartridge...47 Recycling Lexmark products...47 Troubleshooting...48 Setup troubleshooting...48 Power button is not lit...48 Software does not install...48 Page does not print...49 Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 51 Print troubleshooting...51... Improving print quality...51 Poor text and graphic quality...52 Poor quality at the edges of the page...53 Printer does not print or respond...53 Print speed is ...
...supplies...46 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges 46 Refilling a print cartridge...47 Recycling Lexmark products...47 Troubleshooting...48 Setup troubleshooting...48 Power button is not lit...48 Software does not install...48 Page does not print...49 Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 51 Print troubleshooting...51... Improving print quality...51 Poor text and graphic quality...52 Poor quality at the edges of the page...53 Printer does not print or respond...53 Print speed is ...
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Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Name 1 Color print cartridge 2 Power supply cord 3 Installation software CD 4 Getting Started or Setup Solutions 5 Setup Sheet Description Cartridge to be installed in the printer Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of the printer • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format Additional information depending on your country or region Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting 9
Setting up the printer Checking the box contents Name 1 Color print cartridge 2 Power supply cord 3 Installation software CD 4 Getting Started or Setup Solutions 5 Setup Sheet Description Cartridge to be installed in the printer Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of the printer • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format Additional information depending on your country or region Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting 9
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Stack paper as it exits. Access the scanner glass. Install or replace a print cartridge. 10 Scan, copy, or remove an item. 3 Use the 1 Scanner support 2 Print cartridge carrier 1 2 4 5 To Hold up the scanner unit. Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer. Align paper when feeding. Operate the printer. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 6 1 5 7 4 Use the 1 Paper support 2 Control panel 3 PictBridge port 4 Paper exit tray 5 Top cover 6 Paper guide 7 Scanner glass 32 To Load paper.
Stack paper as it exits. Access the scanner glass. Install or replace a print cartridge. 10 Scan, copy, or remove an item. 3 Use the 1 Scanner support 2 Print cartridge carrier 1 2 4 5 To Hold up the scanner unit. Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer. Align paper when feeding. Operate the printer. Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 6 1 5 7 4 Use the 1 Paper support 2 Control panel 3 PictBridge port 4 Paper exit tray 5 Top cover 6 Paper guide 7 Scanner glass 32 To Load paper.
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or 10 x 15 cm borderless, color copy of a photo. • Open the All-In-One Center and preview the scan on and off. • Cancel a copy, scan, or print job. • Reset the printer. • Feed or eject paper. Note: To complete the scan back alignment process, follow the instructions on the .... Use the 3 Scanner unit 4 Power supply port 5 USB port To Raise to a power source. Using the control panel Press 1 2 3 4 To Make a color copy. Connect the printer to access the print cartridge carrier. Note: If the power light blinks, see "Error messages" on page 60. 11 Connect the...
or 10 x 15 cm borderless, color copy of a photo. • Open the All-In-One Center and preview the scan on and off. • Cancel a copy, scan, or print job. • Reset the printer. • Feed or eject paper. Note: To complete the scan back alignment process, follow the instructions on the .... Use the 3 Scanner unit 4 Power supply port 5 USB port To Raise to a power source. Using the control panel Press 1 2 3 4 To Make a color copy. Connect the printer to access the print cartridge carrier. Note: If the power light blinks, see "Error messages" on page 60. 11 Connect the...
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...best print settings for the task you want to complete a task. Web Toolbar Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the ...Imaging Studio icon. 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Using the Imaging Studio The Imaging Studio buttons ... information To open the Imaging Studio, use one of Web pages. The Solution Center Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. The All-In-One Center Scan, copy, print, or fax....
...best print settings for the task you want to complete a task. Web Toolbar Create printer-friendly versions of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop, double-click the ...Imaging Studio icon. 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Using the Imaging Studio The Imaging Studio buttons ... information To open the Imaging Studio, use one of Web pages. The Solution Center Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. The All-In-One Center Scan, copy, print, or fax....
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... until scanning is Busy Printing. • View the ink level of the printer. For example, while printing, the status of the printer is complete before installing a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for a new cartridge. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks...World Wide Web. Note: For more information. • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a print cartridge. Learn how to contact us by telephone or on or off. • Change network printing settings. •...
... until scanning is Busy Printing. • View the ink level of the printer. For example, while printing, the status of the printer is complete before installing a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for a new cartridge. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks...World Wide Web. Note: For more information. • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a print cartridge. Learn how to contact us by telephone or on or off. • Change network printing settings. •...
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... the cartridge. To recycle the used print cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on page 47. Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the lever to raise the cartridge lid. 4 Remove the used cartridge, see "Recycling Lexmark products...
... the cartridge. To recycle the used print cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on page 47. Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the lever to raise the cartridge lid. 4 Remove the used cartridge, see "Recycling Lexmark products...
User's Guide
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... does not cover damage caused by country or region Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. The print cartridge does not print correctly if left exposed for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. To prevent the message...
... does not cover damage caused by country or region Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. The print cartridge does not print correctly if left exposed for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with water. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. To prevent the message...
User's Guide
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Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 47 Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies.
Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 47 Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies.
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...to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 61. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary.... 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Make sure the sticker and...
...to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 61. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for drivers or downloads. Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary.... 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Make sure the sticker and...
User's Guide
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...cartridge. See the digital camera documentation to the PictBridge port. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridge using PictBridge Enable PictBridge ..., and then follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridge. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high...cartridge nozzles and contacts. Use only the USB cable that is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) • Use a paper that came with the print quality of the page" on page 53 • "Partial document or photo prints" on page 54 • "Printer...
...cartridge. See the digital camera documentation to the PictBridge port. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridge using PictBridge Enable PictBridge ..., and then follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridge. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high...cartridge nozzles and contacts. Use only the USB cable that is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) • Use a paper that came with the print quality of the page" on page 53 • "Partial document or photo prints" on page 54 • "Printer...
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...graphic quality Examples of paper. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer model. d Select your country or region. Use a different brand of poor text and graphic quality ... • Streaks • White lines in print Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. b Click the links for the latest software. c Select your operating system. f Select ..., visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to dry. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 51. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want to...
...graphic quality Examples of paper. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer model. d Select your country or region. Use a different brand of poor text and graphic quality ... • Streaks • White lines in print Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. b Click the links for the latest software. c Select your operating system. f Select ..., visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to dry. For more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 51. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want to...
User's Guide
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... characters • White lines in print If the light blinks, see "Error messages" on page 38. Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. If the scanner glass is not on, see "Error messages" on page 44. If the quality of the original document is not on... glossy paper, see "Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers" on page 60. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not satisfactory, try using a clearer version of your printer. 55 If you selected. Partial document or photo copies Make sure the document or photo is not ...
... characters • White lines in print If the light blinks, see "Error messages" on page 38. Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. If the scanner glass is not on, see "Error messages" on page 44. If the quality of the original document is not on... glossy paper, see "Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers" on page 60. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not satisfactory, try using a clearer version of your printer. 55 If you selected. Partial document or photo copies Make sure the document or photo is not ...
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...fax or received fax has poor print quality Ask that the sender: • Check that it is working phone line. • Both the printer and the computer are using the Imaging Studio, make sure that the quality of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan ...fax is blank Ask the sender to a working correctly. Check for temporarily disabling Call Waiting. There may have been removed. 3 Reinsert the print cartridge. Cannot send or receive a fax If an error message appears, follow the instructions on page 48. Disable this feature before sending a fax. ...
...fax or received fax has poor print quality Ask that the sender: • Check that it is working phone line. • Both the printer and the computer are using the Imaging Studio, make sure that the quality of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan ...fax is blank Ask the sender to a working correctly. Check for temporarily disabling Call Waiting. There may have been removed. 3 Reinsert the print cartridge. Cannot send or receive a fax If an error message appears, follow the instructions on page 48. Disable this feature before sending a fax. ...
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... the paper: 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 3 Press to turn the printer on. • Replace the print cartridge with a new one. Removing and reinstalling the software If the printer is not functioning properly, or if a communications ...error message appears when you try to use the printer, you may need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400...
... the paper: 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 3 Press to turn the printer on. • Replace the print cartridge with a new one. Removing and reinstalling the software If the printer is not functioning properly, or if a communications ...error message appears when you try to use the printer, you may need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400...
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... Numerics 4x6 copying photos button 33 A adding text captions 32 Advanced tab 16 album page, creating 31 aligning print cartridge using the computer 44 All-In-One Center Maintain/Troubleshoot link 15 opening 13 Saved Images tab 14 Scanning & Copying tab 13 B banner paper jams 60... 44, 51 index cards loading 22 printing 28 information, finding 7 ink level, checking 15 inserting PictBridge-enabled digital camera 31 installing print cartridge 42 printer software 61 software and sharing printer on network 41 iron-on transfers, loading 22 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 60 ...
... Numerics 4x6 copying photos button 33 A adding text captions 32 Advanced tab 16 album page, creating 31 aligning print cartridge using the computer 44 All-In-One Center Maintain/Troubleshoot link 15 opening 13 Saved Images tab 14 Scanning & Copying tab 13 B banner paper jams 60... 44, 51 index cards loading 22 printing 28 information, finding 7 ink level, checking 15 inserting PictBridge-enabled digital camera 31 installing print cartridge 42 printer software 61 software and sharing printer on network 41 iron-on transfers, loading 22 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 60 ...