Getting Started
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...Lexmark products • Troubleshooting - Ordering supplies - Print, copy, scan, and fax troubleshooting - Changing a print cartridge - Jams and misfeeds 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... troubleshooting • Notices Contents Setup troubleshooting 3 Removing and reinstalling the software 3 Checking the printer status 3 Using the control panel 4 Printing 4 Printing a document 4 Printing other projects ...
...Lexmark products • Troubleshooting - Ordering supplies - Print, copy, scan, and fax troubleshooting - Changing a print cartridge - Jams and misfeeds 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... troubleshooting • Notices Contents Setup troubleshooting 3 Removing and reinstalling the software 3 Checking the printer status 3 Using the control panel 4 Printing 4 Printing a document 4 Printing other projects ...
Getting Started
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...and reinstalling the software 1 From the desktop, click Start Æ Programs Æ Lexmark 2400 Series Æ Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to the printer and the computer. If the printer software installation screen does not appear: a From the desktop, double-click My Computer.... 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 next to Pause Printing. 4 Make sure a check ...
...and reinstalling the software 1 From the desktop, click Start Æ Programs Æ Lexmark 2400 Series Æ Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to the printer and the computer. If the printer software installation screen does not appear: a From the desktop, double-click My Computer.... 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 next to Pause Printing. 4 Make sure a check ...
Getting Started
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... OK or Print. The Print Properties dialog appears along with the "I Want To" menu provides wizards for three seconds. • Turn the printer on the computer screen. • Initiate scan-back alignment if the button is held down for creating projects. Using the control panel Printing Printing...one of a photo. • Open the All-In-One Center to preview the scan on or off. • Cancel a print job. • Reset the printer. Make a 4 x 6 borderless, color copy of the available projects, or click See more printing ideas. 4 Follow the instructions on the scanner glass. 3 ...
... OK or Print. The Print Properties dialog appears along with the "I Want To" menu provides wizards for three seconds. • Turn the printer on the computer screen. • Initiate scan-back alignment if the button is held down for creating projects. Using the control panel Printing Printing...one of a photo. • Open the All-In-One Center to preview the scan on or off. • Cancel a print job. • Reset the printer. Make a 4 x 6 borderless, color copy of the available projects, or click See more printing ideas. 4 Follow the instructions on the scanner glass. 3 ...
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... 2 1 Click Start Æ Programs or All programs Æ Lexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Understanding the software Using the Imaging... your photos. Using a PictBridge-enabled camera to print photos You can connect a PictBridge-enabled camera to the printer and use one of these methods: Method 1 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. Working ... link to software and information that help you want to scan only a portion of the document, click and drag the dotted line box to select a specific area of the preview image to scan. 5 From the "Send scanned image to:" ...
... 2 1 Click Start Æ Programs or All programs Æ Lexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Imaging Studio. Understanding the software Using the Imaging... your photos. Using a PictBridge-enabled camera to print photos You can connect a PictBridge-enabled camera to the printer and use one of these methods: Method 1 From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio icon. Working ... link to software and information that help you want to scan only a portion of the document, click and drag the dotted line box to select a specific area of the preview image to scan. 5 From the "Send scanned image to:" ...
Getting Started
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... Solution Center. Using Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to dry. Using the Web Toolbar The Lexmark Web Toolbar can change the settings in print Poor text and graphic quality at the edges of the...double-click the Imaging Studio icon, and then click the Maintain/ Troubleshoot button. Method 2 1 Click Start Æ Programs or All programs Æ Lexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select All-In-One Center. Each paper brand accepts ink differently. Unless you are printing photos or other tools. 1 Click Start ...
... Solution Center. Using Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to dry. Using the Web Toolbar The Lexmark Web Toolbar can change the settings in print Poor text and graphic quality at the edges of the...double-click the Imaging Studio icon, and then click the Maintain/ Troubleshoot button. Method 2 1 Click Start Æ Programs or All programs Æ Lexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select All-In-One Center. Each paper brand accepts ink differently. Unless you are printing photos or other tools. 1 Click Start ...
User's Guide
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Contents Finding information about the printer 7 Setting up the printer...9 Checking the box contents...9 Learning about the printer 10 Understanding the parts of the printer 10 Using the control panel...11 Learning about the software 12 Using the printer software...12 Using the Imaging Studio...12 Using the All-In-One Center...13 Opening the All...
Contents Finding information about the printer 7 Setting up the printer...9 Checking the box contents...9 Learning about the printer 10 Understanding the parts of the printer 10 Using the control panel...11 Learning about the software 12 Using the printer software...12 Using the Imaging Studio...12 Using the All-In-One Center...13 Opening the All...
User's Guide
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... images from magazines or newspapers 38 Faxing...39 Sending a fax 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...
... images from magazines or newspapers 38 Faxing...39 Sending a fax 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...
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Preserving the print cartridge...46 Cleaning the scanner glass...46 Ordering 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...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 slow...53 Partial document or photo prints...54 Copy troubleshooting...54 Copier does not...
Preserving the print cartridge...46 Cleaning the scanner glass...46 Ordering 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...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 slow...53 Partial document or photo prints...54 Copy troubleshooting...54 Copier does not...
User's Guide
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... Help Topics. Readme file Description This file contains late-breaking information about the printer Setup Sheet Description The Setup Sheet gives you instructions for using the software if While in any Lexmark software program, click Help, your Sheet for installation instructions. Where to find You...the Help system on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD if your operating system. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site. Finding information about the printer and software that does not appear ...
... Help Topics. Readme file Description This file contains late-breaking information about the printer Setup Sheet Description The Setup Sheet gives you instructions for using the software if While in any Lexmark software program, click Help, your Sheet for installation instructions. Where to find You...the Help system on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD if your operating system. Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site. Finding information about the printer and software that does not appear ...
User's Guide
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... the Web site are subject to the Web site. 2 Select a country or region from the drop-down list in the upper-left corner of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you need. Where to find Visit our Web site at www....lexmark.com. 1 Go to change. Web site Description Our Web site contains a variety of information. Note: All paths for the information you faster: • Machine Type ...
... the Web site are subject to the Web site. 2 Select a country or region from the drop-down list in the upper-left corner of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you need. Where to find Visit our Web site at www....lexmark.com. 1 Go to change. Web site Description Our Web site contains a variety of information. Note: All paths for the information you faster: • Machine Type ...
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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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. Stack paper as it exits. Install or replace a print cartridge. 10 Operate the printer. Access the scanner glass. Align paper when feeding. Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to 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. Stack paper as it exits. Install or replace a print cartridge. 10 Operate the printer. Access the scanner glass. Align paper when feeding. Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer.
User's Guide
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...the scan back alignment process, follow the instructions on the computer screen. • Turn the printer on the computer screen. • Print an alignment page if the button is held down...to a computer using a USB cable. Using the control panel Press 1 2 3 4 To Make a color copy. Connect the printer to access the print cartridge carrier. or 10 x 15 cm borderless, color copy of a photo. • Open the All-In...and off. • Cancel a copy, scan, or print job. • Reset the printer. • Feed or eject paper. Note: If the power light blinks, see "Error messages" on page 60. 11...
...the scan back alignment process, follow the instructions on the computer screen. • Turn the printer on the computer screen. • Print an alignment page if the button is held down...to a computer using a USB cable. Using the control panel Press 1 2 3 4 To Make a color copy. Connect the printer to access the print cartridge carrier. or 10 x 15 cm borderless, color copy of a photo. • Open the All-In...and off. • Cancel a copy, scan, or print job. • Reset the printer. • Feed or eject paper. Note: If the power light blinks, see "Error messages" on page 60. 11...
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... Studio button for the task you want to software and information that help you to complete a task. Learning about the software Using the printer software Use this software To The Imaging Studio Open the software component necessary for you with the following tasks: • Printing, browsing,...Share photos • Scan and e-mail images or photos. • Find and e-mail images or photos which are printing. 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 ...
... Studio button for the task you want to software and information that help you to complete a task. Learning about the software Using the printer software Use this software To The Imaging Studio Open the software component necessary for you with the following tasks: • Printing, browsing,...Share photos • Scan and e-mail images or photos. • Find and e-mail images or photos which are printing. 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 ...
User's Guide
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... Web site. Learn more about what type of these methods: Method 1 Press Method 2 . 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select All-In-One Center. Find maintenance and troubleshooting information and tools to view all settings. 13 Note: Click See More Scan ...Settings to keep the printer working properly. Fax • Scan and send a fax. • Receive a fax. • View fax settings and fax history. To open ...
... Web site. Learn more about what type of these methods: Method 1 Press Method 2 . 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select All-In-One Center. Find maintenance and troubleshooting information and tools to view all settings. 13 Note: Click See More Scan ...Settings to keep the printer working properly. Fax • Scan and send a fax. • Receive a fax. • View fax settings and fax history. To open ...
User's Guide
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...8226; Device status and ink level • More printing ideas and how to the Solution Center. 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select All-In-One Center. 3 Click Maintain/Troubleshoot. 4 Select from these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop,... double-click the Imaging Studio icon, and then click the Maintain/Troubleshoot button. 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. 15 Print an image as information about the Saved Images tab, click Help in a scanned document (OCR)....
...8226; Device status and ink level • More printing ideas and how to the Solution Center. 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select All-In-One Center. 3 Click Maintain/Troubleshoot. 4 Select from these methods: Method 1 Method 2 From the desktop,... double-click the Imaging Studio icon, and then click the Maintain/Troubleshoot button. 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. 15 Print an image as information about the Saved Images tab, click Help in a scanned document (OCR)....
User's Guide
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... Note: Wait until scanning is Busy Printing. • View the ink level of the printer. 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 Troubleshooting You can • View the ...
... Note: Wait until scanning is Busy Printing. • View the ink level of the printer. 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 Troubleshooting You can • View the ...
User's Guide
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... can name and save up to create. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to help you select the correct print settings for future use. Using the I Want To menu The "I Want To" menu contains a variety of...
... can name and save up to create. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to help you select the correct print settings for future use. Using the I Want To menu The "I Want To" menu contains a variety of...
User's Guide
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... Layout. Using the Photo Editor Use the Photo Editor software to edit graphics or photos. 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Photo Editor. 3 Click File Open to select the image you want to Undo in the top center ... preference. Tab Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a Quality/Speed setting. • Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated or normal. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. • Choose to have the last page printed first....
... Layout. Using the Photo Editor Use the Photo Editor software to edit graphics or photos. 1 Click StartPrograms or All ProgramsLexmark 2400 Series. 2 Select Photo Editor. 3 Click File Open to select the image you want to Undo in the top center ... preference. Tab Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a Quality/Speed setting. • Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated or normal. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. • Choose to have the last page printed first....
User's Guide
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.... • Adjust the Brightness/Contrast. • Adjust the blur. • Adjust the sharpness. • Despeckle (blur) the image to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for text box placement and cutting and copying areas. • Add text. • Fill pixels with color. ...; Pick up a color using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later. Note: The Lexmark Web Toolbar launches automatically when you create printer-friendly Web pages. Using the Web Toolbar The Lexmark Web Toolbar lets you browse the Web using the eyedropper. Click To • Select Page ...
.... • Adjust the Brightness/Contrast. • Adjust the blur. • Adjust the sharpness. • Despeckle (blur) the image to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for text box placement and cutting and copying areas. • Add text. • Fill pixels with color. ...; Pick up a color using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later. Note: The Lexmark Web Toolbar launches automatically when you create printer-friendly Web pages. Using the Web Toolbar The Lexmark Web Toolbar lets you browse the Web using the eyedropper. Click To • Select Page ...