Getting Started
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... Lexmark products • Troubleshooting - Print, copy, scan, and fax 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 ...PictBridge-enabled camera to print photos 5 Understanding the software 5 Using the Imaging Studio 5 Using the All-In-One Center 5 Using the Solution Center 6 Using Print Properties 6 Using the Photo Editor 6 Using the Web Toolbar 6 Print troubleshooting 6 Improving print quality 7 Aligning the print cartridge...
... Lexmark products • Troubleshooting - Print, copy, scan, and fax 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 ...PictBridge-enabled camera to print photos 5 Understanding the software 5 Using the Imaging Studio 5 Using the All-In-One Center 5 Using the Solution Center 6 Using Print Properties 6 Using the Photo Editor 6 Using the Web Toolbar 6 Print troubleshooting 6 Improving print quality 7 Aligning the print cartridge...
Getting Started
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.... 3 Restart the computer. 4 Click Cancel on the printer. 3 Plug the cord into the USB port of the USB cable into an electrical outlet that the print cartridge has been installed properly. Removing and reinstalling the software 1 From the desktop, click Start Æ Programs Æ Lexmark 2400 Series Æ Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on...
.... 3 Restart the computer. 4 Click Cancel on the printer. 3 Plug the cord into the USB port of the USB cable into an electrical outlet that the print cartridge has been installed properly. Removing and reinstalling the software 1 From the desktop, click Start Æ Programs Æ Lexmark 2400 Series Æ Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on...
Getting Started
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...of the page Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Use only new, unwrinkled paper. You can reduce red-eye, crop your photos, resize your photos, adjust brightness and contrast, and use one of these minimum print margin settings: • Left and right ... Preferences, Options, or Setup. Using Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to edit graphics or photos. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want to edit. 4 Edit the image with the available tools. 5 Click File Æ...
...of the page Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Use only new, unwrinkled paper. You can reduce red-eye, crop your photos, resize your photos, adjust brightness and contrast, and use one of these minimum print margin settings: • Left and right ... Preferences, Options, or Setup. Using Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to edit graphics or photos. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you want to edit. 4 Edit the image with the available tools. 5 Click File Æ...
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 ...
User's Guide
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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 ...
User's Guide
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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
User's Guide
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Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer. Access the scanner glass. Install or replace a print cartridge. 10 Stack paper as it exits. Align paper when feeding. Operate the printer. 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. 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.
Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer. Access the scanner glass. Install or replace a print cartridge. 10 Stack paper as it exits. Align paper when feeding. Operate the printer. 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. 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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...scan back alignment process, follow the instructions on the computer screen. • Turn the printer on page 60. 11 Connect the printer to a power source. Note: If the power light blinks, see "Error messages" on... and off. • Cancel a copy, scan, or print job. • Reset the printer. • Feed or eject paper. Using the control panel Press 1 2 3 4 To Make a color copy. or ...10 x 15 cm borderless, color copy of a photo. • Open the All-In-One Center and preview the scan on the computer screen. • Print an alignment page if the button ...
...scan back alignment process, follow the instructions on the computer screen. • Turn the printer on page 60. 11 Connect the printer to a power source. Note: If the power light blinks, see "Error messages" on... and off. • Cancel a copy, scan, or print job. • Reset the printer. • Feed or eject paper. Using the control panel Press 1 2 3 4 To Make a color copy. or ...10 x 15 cm borderless, color copy of a photo. • Open the All-In-One Center and preview the scan on the computer screen. • Print an alignment page if the button ...
User's Guide
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...open the Imaging Studio, use one of Web pages. The Photo Editor Edit photos and graphics. Fast Pics Print photos or images. 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.... and e-mail images or photos which are printing. Learning about the software Using the printer software Use this software To The Imaging Studio Open the software component necessary for the...
...open the Imaging Studio, use one of Web pages. The Photo Editor Edit photos and graphics. Fast Pics Print photos or images. 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.... and e-mail images or photos which are printing. Learning about the software Using the printer software Use this software To The Imaging Studio Open the software component necessary for the...
User's Guide
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...8226; Troubleshoot other ink problems. Learn how to contact us regarding how you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Advanced • Change the appearance of the print cartridge. Note: For more information. • Learn tips about the current status. • ...Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a print cartridge. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From this tab Printer Status (Main dialog) How To...
...8226; Troubleshoot other ink problems. Learn how to contact us regarding how you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. Advanced • Change the appearance of the print cartridge. Note: For more information. • Learn tips about the current status. • ...Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a print cartridge. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From this tab Printer Status (Main dialog) How To...
User's Guide
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...at the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. To recycle the used print cartridge. Installing a print cartridge 1 If you are installing a new print cartridge, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridge. 42 Warning: Do not touch...area on the back or the metal nozzles on page 47. Maintaining the printer Changing a print cartridge Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the lever to raise the cartridge lid. 4 Remove the used cartridge, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on the bottom of the...
...at the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. To recycle the used print cartridge. Installing a print cartridge 1 If you are installing a new print cartridge, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridge. 42 Warning: Do not touch...area on the back or the metal nozzles on page 47. Maintaining the printer Changing a print cartridge Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the lever to raise the cartridge lid. 4 Remove the used cartridge, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on the bottom of the...
User's Guide
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... designed to perform together for an extended period of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in an airtight container. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by country or region Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in the indicated...
... designed to perform together for an extended period of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in an airtight container. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by country or region Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are printing from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in the indicated...
User's Guide
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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 Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies.
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 Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies.
User's Guide
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... a new print cartridge if necessary. 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 3 Reinsert the print cartridge. b Click the links for the latest software. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer model. 50 For... more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 61. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark...
... a new print cartridge if necessary. 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 3 Reinsert the print cartridge. b Click the links for the latest software. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your printer model. 50 For... more information, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 61. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark...
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... prints" on page 54 • "Printer does not print or respond" on page 42. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are not sure which side is the printable side, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 42 and "Installing a print cartridge" on page 53 • "Print ...If you want , follow the directions on the camera by selecting the correct USB mode. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridge using PictBridge Enable PictBridge printing on the computer screen. If print quality has not improved, continue to determine whether it is a heavier weight or bright white....
... prints" on page 54 • "Printer does not print or respond" on page 42. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are not sure which side is the printable side, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 42 and "Installing a print cartridge" on page 53 • "Print ...If you want , follow the directions on the camera by selecting the correct USB mode. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridge using PictBridge Enable PictBridge printing on the computer screen. If print quality has not improved, continue to determine whether it is a heavier weight or bright white....
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... • Labels • Envelopes • Iron-on page 61. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to dry: • Document with color variations. b Click the links for the latest software. Poor text and graphic quality Examples of paper. f ... print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Use only new, unwrinkled paper. 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it to check for drivers and downloads. d Select your...
... • Labels • Envelopes • Iron-on page 61. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to dry: • Document with color variations. b Click the links for the latest software. Poor text and graphic quality Examples of paper. f ... print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Use only new, unwrinkled paper. 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it to check for drivers and downloads. d Select your...
User's Guide
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..., or glossy paper, see "Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers" on the scanner glass. Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Partial document or photo copies Make sure the document or photo is not satisfactory, try using a clearer version of the document or image.... If the quality of your printer. 55 If the scanner glass is not on page 44. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is dirty, gently wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water....
..., or glossy paper, see "Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers" on the scanner glass. Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Partial document or photo copies Make sure the document or photo is not satisfactory, try using a clearer version of the document or image.... If the quality of your printer. 55 If the scanner glass is not on page 44. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is dirty, gently wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth dampened with water....
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... Call your telephone company to obtain the keypad sequence for and clear any paper jams. Received fax is working phone line. • Both the printer and the computer are using the Imaging Studio, make sure that came with a fax modem. • The computer is finished before sending or receiving... a fax. There may have been removed. 3 Reinsert the print cartridge. If the light is not on, see the documentation that it is blank Ask the sender to a working correctly. If the telephone line is being...
... Call your telephone company to obtain the keypad sequence for and clear any paper jams. Received fax is working phone line. • Both the printer and the computer are using the Imaging Studio, make sure that came with a fax modem. • The computer is finished before sending or receiving... a fax. There may have been removed. 3 Reinsert the print cartridge. If the light is not on, see the documentation that it is blank Ask the sender to a working correctly. If the telephone line is being...
User's Guide
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...use the printer, you may need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 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.... follow the instructions on the computer screen to turn the printer back on . • Replace the print cartridge with a new one. Power light blinks Fast Once, pauses, and blinks again Solutions There is a paper jam in the printer. • To automatically eject the paper: 1 Press and...
...use the printer, you may need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 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.... follow the instructions on the computer screen to turn the printer back on . • Replace the print cartridge with a new one. Power light blinks Fast Once, pauses, and blinks again Solutions There is a paper jam in the printer. • To automatically eject the paper: 1 Press and...
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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 ...