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... 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...57 Recycling Lexmark products...57 Troubleshooting 58 Setup troubleshooting...
... 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...57 Recycling Lexmark products...57 Troubleshooting 58 Setup troubleshooting...
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...setting up the printer 11 Note: The complete version of the User's Guide can be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to be found on the installation software CD that serves as ... booklet that shipped with the printer. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to the power supply port located at the back of the printer. Note: A USB cable may or may look different from the one shown. 4 ...
...setting up the printer 11 Note: The complete version of the User's Guide can be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to be found on the installation software CD that serves as ... booklet that shipped with the printer. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to the power supply port located at the back of the printer. Note: A USB cable may or may look different from the one shown. 4 ...
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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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For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. Determine if the black (or photo) 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 ... job in progress. • Clear error messages. Scan a document or photo(s) to be replaced. Check The light The light To Determine if the color print cartridge needs to the computer. 4 Start a 4 x 6 color photo copy. 5 Start a color copy of a document or photo. 6 Start a black-and-white copy of a document or ...
For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. Determine if the black (or photo) 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 ... job in progress. • Clear error messages. Scan a document or photo(s) to be replaced. Check The light The light To Determine if the color print cartridge needs to the computer. 4 Start a 4 x 6 color photo copy. 5 Start a color copy of a document or photo. 6 Start a black-and-white copy of a document or ...
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.... 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. 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...
.... 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. 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...
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... View your photos. 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...
... View your photos. 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...
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...How To Troubleshooting You can • View the status of the printer is Busy Printing. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to contact us by telephone or on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information... 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 Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help,...
...How To Troubleshooting You can • View the status of the printer is Busy Printing. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to contact us by telephone or on transfers, and transparencies. • Find the electronic User's Guide for more information... 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 Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help,...
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... and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on the bottom of the cartridges. 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 gold contact area on the back or the...
... and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on the bottom of the cartridges. 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 gold contact area on the back or the...
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Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. 2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Close the lids. 5 Lift the scanner unit, gently push the scanner support towards the cartridge carriers, and carefully lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed. 6 Load paper. Maintaining the printer 51
Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. 2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Close the lids. 5 Lift the scanner unit, gently push the scanner support towards the cartridge carriers, and carefully lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed. 6 Load paper. Maintaining the printer 51
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...are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. If print quality is a heavier weight or bright white. • Select a higher print quality. For more information, see "Aligning 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. Note: The scanner unit must be closed to align the cartridge(s). For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page...
...are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. If print quality is a heavier weight or bright white. • Select a higher print quality. For more information, see "Aligning 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. Note: The scanner unit must be closed to align the cartridge(s). For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page...
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...on the scanner glass in the lower right corner, and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . Maintaining the printer 53 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. After a few seconds, an Alignment Success dialog appears on your document again. A page ...prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 6 If print quality has not improved, ...
...on the scanner glass in the lower right corner, and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . Maintaining the printer 53 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. After a few seconds, an Alignment Success dialog appears on your document again. A page ...prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 6 If print quality has not improved, ...
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... and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 3 Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. 4 ... in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. Maintaining the printer 54 For more information, see "Cleaning the...
... and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 3 Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. 4 ... in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. Maintaining the printer 54 For more information, see "Cleaning the...
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... its own storage unit when not in use. 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 29A 29 Average cartridge standard page yield is dry before placing the document on a document is up to1 175 175 550...
... its own storage unit when not in use. 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 29A 29 Average cartridge standard page yield is dry before placing the document on a document is up to1 175 175 550...
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... a dealer near you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on how to purchase Lexmark Premium Photo Paper, Lexmark Photo Paper, or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in your country or region, go to www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to perform together for...
... a dealer near you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on how to purchase Lexmark Premium Photo Paper, Lexmark Photo Paper, or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in your country or region, go to www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to perform together for...
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...print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are printing from appearing again for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Follow the instructions ...the computer screen. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Maintaining the printer 57 Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. For best results, use...
...print quality and may cause damage to Lexmark for the indicated cartridge(s): • Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s). • If you are printing from appearing again for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Follow the instructions ...the computer screen. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Maintaining the printer 57 Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. For best results, use...
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... quality" on page 61 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 62 Troubleshooting 60 Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. d Select your printer family. f Select the file you want to check for drivers or downloads. on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape... Windows 2000 or Windows Vista: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the page" on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on hold or paused.
... quality" on page 61 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 62 Troubleshooting 60 Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. d Select your printer family. f Select the file you want to check for drivers or downloads. on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape... Windows 2000 or Windows Vista: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the page" on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on hold or paused.
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... page 53. If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. 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 a heavier weight or bright white. Troubleshooting...
... page 53. If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. 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 a heavier weight or bright white. Troubleshooting...
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... Check the control If one of the document or image. panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Clean the scanner glass If the scanner glass is loaded facedown on page 66 Troubleshooting 64 Are you scanning from photos, magazines, or...
... Check the control If one of the document or image. panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Clean the scanner glass If the scanner glass is loaded facedown on page 66 Troubleshooting 64 Are you scanning from photos, magazines, or...
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...sending a fax. Can send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the computer. Cartridges may have tape on them 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been stored in the lower right corner of the scanner glass. Check... test call to the telephone number to which you want to send a fax to make sure that have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Can receive but not receive faxes Load paper Check ink Load paper to print any paper jams. Disable Call Waiting temporarily Call Waiting can disrupt...
...sending a fax. Can send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the computer. Cartridges may have tape on them 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been stored in the lower right corner of the scanner glass. Check... test call to the telephone number to which you want to send a fax to make sure that have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Can receive but not receive faxes Load paper Check ink Load paper to print any paper jams. Disable Call Waiting temporarily Call Waiting can disrupt...
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... telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Is the jam in the paper support? 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 3 Press...
... telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Is the jam in the paper support? 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 3 Press...