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...to an electrical outlet that is designed, tested, and approved to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the use of specific Lexmark components. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: When closing the scanner unit, make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power ...only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or make sure to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. Connect the power supply cord to a professional service person. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized ...
...to an electrical outlet that is designed, tested, and approved to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the use of specific Lexmark components. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: When closing the scanner unit, make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power ...only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or make sure to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. Connect the power supply cord to a professional service person. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized ...
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... Software ...48 Setting the number of rings before receiving a fax automatically 49 Maintaining the printer 50 Changing print cartridges...50 Removing a used print cartridge ...50 Installing print cartridges...50 Achieving better print quality...52 Improving print quality ...52 Aligning the print ... paper and other supplies...56 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...56 Refilling a print cartridge...57 Recycling Lexmark products...57 Troubleshooting 58 Setup troubleshooting...58 Power button is not lit ...58 Software does not install...58 Page does not print...59 Print troubleshooting...
... Software ...48 Setting the number of rings before receiving a fax automatically 49 Maintaining the printer 50 Changing print cartridges...50 Removing a used print cartridge ...50 Installing print cartridges...50 Achieving better print quality...52 Improving print quality ...52 Aligning the print ... paper and other supplies...56 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...56 Refilling a print cartridge...57 Recycling Lexmark products...57 Troubleshooting 58 Setup troubleshooting...58 Power button is not lit ...58 Software does not install...58 Page does not print...59 Print troubleshooting...
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... Where to find The Help gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your printer 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs connects to a computer. Finding information about the printer 8 Tips Help, or Help Help Topics. Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. Note: If necessary, click Start...
... Where to find The Help gives you install the printer software, the User's Guide printer and other software, if your printer 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs connects to a computer. Finding information about the printer 8 Tips Help, or Help Help Topics. Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. Note: If necessary, click Start...
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... electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up the printer 11 Setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the installation software CD that shipped with the printer. Note: A USB cable may or may look different from the one shown. 4 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in certain geographies...
... electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up the printer 11 Setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the installation software CD that shipped with the printer. Note: A USB cable may or may look different from the one shown. 4 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in certain geographies...
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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. Learning about the printer 13
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...printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information. • Learn tips about the software 17 For example, while printing, the status of the printer...Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one of the printer. Print. - The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From here Printer Status (Main dialog) How To Troubleshooting ... 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 ...
...printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information. • Learn tips about the software 17 For example, while printing, the status of the printer...Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one of the printer. Print. - The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From here Printer Status (Main dialog) How To Troubleshooting ... 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 ...
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... step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. 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...
... step 3 and step 4 for the second cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. 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...
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...continue to start a new scan, print, copy, or fax job. Maintaining the printer 52 7 Press and hold for three seconds to print an alignment page. 8 Load the printed alignment page facedown on ...the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 53. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 56. If... quality images, for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge...
...continue to start a new scan, print, copy, or fax job. Maintaining the printer 52 7 Press and hold for three seconds to print an alignment page. 8 Load the printed alignment page facedown on ...the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 53. For more information, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 56. If... quality images, for best results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge...
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...an extended period of time. • Keep the photo cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen ...free cloth with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 2580 models Item Color cartridge Part number 2 Black cartridge 3 Maintaining the printer 55 Declared yield value in use. Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 2500 series models (except 2580) Item Black cartridge Black cartridge2 High yield...
...an extended period of time. • Keep the photo cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. Cleaning the scanner glass 1 Dampen ...free cloth with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS). 2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 2580 models Item Color cartridge Part number 2 Black cartridge 3 Maintaining the printer 55 Declared yield value in use. Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 2500 series models (except 2580) Item Black cartridge Black cartridge2 High yield...
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... "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 72 Setup troubleshooting • "Power button is not lit" on page 58 • "Software does not install" on page 58 • "Page does not print" on page 59 Power button is not lit Check power connection 1 Disconnect the power cord from the... wall outlet, and then from the printer. 2 Plug the cord all the way into the power supply on the printer. 2 1 3 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that your system requirements The following operating systems are using ...
... "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 72 Setup troubleshooting • "Power button is not lit" on page 58 • "Software does not install" on page 58 • "Page does not print" on page 59 Power button is not lit Check power connection 1 Disconnect the power cord from the... wall outlet, and then from the printer. 2 Plug the cord all the way into the power supply on the printer. 2 1 3 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that your system requirements The following operating systems are using ...
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...supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the USB port of the lights is blinking, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 72. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check... for the latest software. e Select your printer model. Page does not print Check the control panel If one of the computer. b Click the links for drivers or downloads. d...
...supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the USB port of the lights is blinking, see "Removing and reinstalling the software" on page 72. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check... for the latest software. e Select your printer model. Page does not print Check the control panel If one of the computer. b Click the links for drivers or downloads. d...
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... set as the default printer and is not on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on the computer screen. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click...
... set as the default printer and is not on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on the computer screen. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click...
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...: Transparencies may not be For more RAM. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. installed correctly Poor quality at the edges of the page Check minimum print settings Select the Borderless print feature Be... sure paper size matches the printer setting Unless you are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings: • ...images, for all applications not in use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. If you are printed as possible from your system.
...: Transparencies may not be For more RAM. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. installed correctly Poor quality at the edges of the page Check minimum print settings Select the Borderless print feature Be... sure paper size matches the printer setting Unless you are using the borderless feature, use these minimum print margin settings: • ...images, for all applications not in use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. If you are printed as possible from your system.
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... computer Other software may not be installed correctly" on page 60. Troubleshooting 65 Scanner does not respond Check the control panel If one of the lights is blinking, see "Power button is not lit" on page 58. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on hold or...6 Click Start. The USB port is not on, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 3 From the left pane of the computer. for any blinking lights Check power If the light is marked with the USB symbol.
... computer Other software may not be installed correctly" on page 60. Troubleshooting 65 Scanner does not respond Check the control panel If one of the lights is blinking, see "Power button is not lit" on page 58. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on hold or...6 Click Start. The USB port is not on, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 3 From the left pane of the computer. for any blinking lights Check power If the light is marked with the USB symbol.
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...to make sure that have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 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. Disable this feature before sending a fax. Printer receives a blank...
...to make sure that have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. 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. Disable this feature before sending a fax. Printer receives a blank...
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..., unwrinkled paper. Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting • "Paper jams" on page 68 • "Paper or specialty media misfeeds" on page 68 • "Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media" on page 69 • "Banner paper jams" on . To automatically eject the paper: 1 Press to... on page 69 Paper jams Is the jam in the printer? The paper automatically ejects from the printer. There may have been a problem with the paper.) See "Loading various paper types" on . Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Paper or specialty media misfeeds ...
..., unwrinkled paper. Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting • "Paper jams" on page 68 • "Paper or specialty media misfeeds" on page 68 • "Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media" on page 69 • "Banner paper jams" on . To automatically eject the paper: 1 Press to... on page 69 Paper jams Is the jam in the printer? The paper automatically ejects from the printer. There may have been a problem with the paper.) See "Loading various paper types" on . Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Paper or specialty media misfeeds ...
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Blinking lights on page 50. To order supplies, see "Installing print cartridges" on the control panel blinks rapidly blinks slowly The printer may: • be replaced soon. If is completely closed . Troubleshooting 70 For more paper. For more information, see ... 1 Raise the scanner unit. 2 Remove any objects blocking the path of sheets needed for the banner. • Select the following settings to enable the printer to feed paper continuously without jamming: 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Select...
Blinking lights on page 50. To order supplies, see "Installing print cartridges" on the control panel blinks rapidly blinks slowly The printer may: • be replaced soon. If is completely closed . Troubleshooting 70 For more paper. For more information, see ... 1 Raise the scanner unit. 2 Remove any objects blocking the path of sheets needed for the banner. • Select the following settings to enable the printer to feed paper continuously without jamming: 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Select...
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Replace the color print cartridge with a new cartridge. The black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be installed. Replace the print cartridge with a new one . For more information, see "Changing print cartridges" on page 50. Troubleshooting 71 Replace the black (or photo) print cartridge ... "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 50. 3 Print again. Cartridge Alert One of ink remains in the black (or photo) print cartridge. To order supplies, click Order Ink on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2...
Replace the color print cartridge with a new cartridge. The black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be installed. Replace the print cartridge with a new one . For more information, see "Changing print cartridges" on page 50. Troubleshooting 71 Replace the black (or photo) print cartridge ... "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 50. 3 Print again. Cartridge Alert One of ink remains in the black (or photo) print cartridge. To order supplies, click Order Ink on your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2...
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....) Note: A variable amount of your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the color print cartridge with new cartridges. Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically after you may need to be installed. You can also see "Ordering paper and... other supplies" on your computer screen. Troubleshooting 72 Black and Color New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select...
....) Note: A variable amount of your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the color print cartridge with new cartridges. Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically after you may need to be installed. You can also see "Ordering paper and... other supplies" on your computer screen. Troubleshooting 72 Black and Color New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select...
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... slideshow 35 improving print quality 52 index cards loading 23 printing 30 information, finding 7 ink levels, checking 17 ink, ordering 17 installing print cartridges 50 printer software 72 iron-on transfers, loading 23 iron-on transfers, printing 30 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 69 paper jam...Fax 15 Photo Greeting Cards 15 Photo Packages 15 Scan 15 Slideshow 15 Transfer Photos 15 using 15 View / Print Photo Library 15 Lexmark Imaging Studio, using 15 loading banner paper 24 custom-size paper 23 documents on the scanner glass 24 envelopes 22 glossy paper 21 greeting...
... slideshow 35 improving print quality 52 index cards loading 23 printing 30 information, finding 7 ink levels, checking 17 ink, ordering 17 installing print cartridges 50 printer software 72 iron-on transfers, loading 23 iron-on transfers, printing 30 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 69 paper jam...Fax 15 Photo Greeting Cards 15 Photo Packages 15 Scan 15 Slideshow 15 Transfer Photos 15 using 15 View / Print Photo Library 15 Lexmark Imaging Studio, using 15 loading banner paper 24 custom-size paper 23 documents on the scanner glass 24 envelopes 22 glossy paper 21 greeting...