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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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...Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of the User's Guide can be included. Setting up printer hardware and software, ...Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet 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 electronic format...
...Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of the User's Guide can be included. Setting up printer hardware and software, ...Started or Setup Solutions Printed booklet 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 electronic format...
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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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.... • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Clear error messages. Learning about the printer 14 Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. 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 photo. 7 • Turn the printer on page 70.
.... • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Clear error messages. Learning about the printer 14 Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. 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 photo. 7 • Turn the printer on page 70.
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Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Select the best print settings for the task you want to complete. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are printing. Click To Scan Copy Details ... to an e-mail message. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to use one of an active Web page. Using the printer software Use this software The Lexmark Imaging Studio The Solution Center Print Properties The Toolbar To Preview, scan, copy, print,...
Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Select the best print settings for the task you want to complete. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are printing. Click To Scan Copy Details ... to an e-mail message. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to use one of an active Web page. Using the printer software Use this software The Lexmark Imaging Studio The Solution Center Print Properties The Toolbar To Preview, scan, copy, print,...
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Photo Packages Print multiple photos in motion. 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...
Photo Packages Print multiple photos in motion. 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...
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...cartridge. • View shopping options for more information. • Learn tips about the software 17 The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use 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...
...cartridge. • View shopping options for more information. • Learn tips about the software 17 The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use 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...
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...printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges...the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer 50 The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on the bottom of the cartridges. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and ...
...printer Changing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges...the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer 50 The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is on the bottom of the cartridges. Note: If you are removing both cartridges, repeat step 3 and ...
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Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Maintaining the printer 51 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.
Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Maintaining the printer 51 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.
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... results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on...Select a higher print quality. Maintaining the printer 52 For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 50. Achieving better print quality..., make sure you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. 7 Press and hold for three seconds to print an alignment page. 8 Load the printed alignment page ...
... results use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Use a paper that is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge. For more information, see "Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles" on...Select a higher print quality. Maintaining the printer 52 For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 50. Achieving better print quality..., make sure you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print cartridges. 7 Press and hold for three seconds to print an alignment page. 8 Load the printed alignment page ...
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.... Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. See "Using the Solution Center" on the scanner glass in the lower right corner, and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . The alignment page prints. 5 Open the top cover of the printer. 6 Place the ...printed alignment page facedown on page 17. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks. 4 Click Print. If you aligned the cartridges to two more times.
.... Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. See "Using the Solution Center" on the scanner glass in the lower right corner, and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . The alignment page prints. 5 Open the top cover of the printer. 6 Place the ...printed alignment page facedown on page 17. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks. 4 Click Print. If you aligned the cartridges to two more times.
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.... 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Maintaining the printer 54 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles 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 Using another clean...
.... 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Maintaining the printer 54 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles 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 Using another clean...
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... scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-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 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...
... scanner glass 1 Dampen a clean, lint-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 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...
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... been depleted. If you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. For information on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Maintaining the printer 56 To order a USB cable (part number 1021294) go to www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to locate a dealer near you receive an...
... been depleted. If you , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. For information on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. Maintaining the printer 56 To order a USB cable (part number 1021294) go to www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to locate a dealer near you receive an...
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... warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Refilling a cartridge can affect 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...
... warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Refilling a cartridge can affect 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...
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...ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP Home: Start Control Panel Printers and Faxes. • In ...page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on hold or paused. c Select your printer model. on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. a In all countries or regions except the...
...ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP Home: Start Control Panel Printers and Faxes. • In ...page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on hold or paused. c Select your printer model. on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. a In all countries or regions except the...
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..." 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 still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other high-quality images, for the document. For more...
..." 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 still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other high-quality images, for the document. For more...
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...; Dark print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • Unexpected characters • White lines in print Check the control If one of the document or image. Are you scanning from If you selected. Partial document or photo copies Check document placement Check paper size Make sure... document or photo scans" on page 52. panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Check document placement Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on page 44. Clean the scanner glass If the scanner...
...; Dark print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • Unexpected characters • White lines in print Check the control If one of the document or image. Are you scanning from If you selected. Partial document or photo copies Check document placement Check paper size Make sure... document or photo scans" on page 52. panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Check document placement Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on page 44. Clean the scanner glass If the scanner...
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...Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to obtain the keypad sequence for temporarily disabling Call Waiting. Troubleshooting 67 Can send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the computer. Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Cartridges... 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...
...Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to obtain the keypad sequence for temporarily disabling Call Waiting. Troubleshooting 67 Can send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the computer. Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Cartridges... 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...
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Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. To automatically eject the paper: 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Press again to turn the printer back on page 21 for information about: • Maximum loading amounts per paper type • Specific loading instructions for ... that came with the paper.) See "Loading various paper types" on . Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer. • Load paper with the quality of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. To manually remove the paper: ...
Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. To automatically eject the paper: 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Press again to turn the printer back on page 21 for information about: • Maximum loading amounts per paper type • Specific loading instructions for ... that came with the paper.) See "Loading various paper types" on . Check paper loading • Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer. • Load paper with the quality of the telephone line connection. • Increase the fax scan resolution. To manually remove the paper: ...