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... Do not use of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. Important safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with the printer software. Connect the power supply cord to meet strict global safety ...standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. This product is designed, tested, and approved to an electrical outlet that...
... Do not use of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. Important safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with the printer software. Connect the power supply cord to meet strict global safety ...standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. This product is designed, tested, and approved to an electrical outlet that...
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Contents Finding information about the printer 7 Setting up the printer 11 Checking the box contents...11 Learning about the printer 12 Understanding the parts of the printer...12 Using the control panel buttons...14 Learning about the software 15 Using the printer software...15 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...15 Using the Solution Center...17 Using Print...
Contents Finding information about the printer 7 Setting up the printer 11 Checking the box contents...11 Learning about the printer 12 Understanding the parts of the printer...12 Using the control panel buttons...14 Learning about the software 15 Using the printer software...15 Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio...15 Using the Solution Center...17 Using Print...
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...Customizing settings using the Fax Solution 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 ...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...58 Power button is not lit ...58 Software does not...
...Customizing settings using the Fax Solution 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 ...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...58 Power button is not lit ...58 Software does not...
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...66 Fax troubleshooting...66 Cannot send or receive a fax...66 Can send but not receive faxes...67 Can receive but not send faxes...67 Printer receives a blank fax...67 Received fax has poor print quality...68 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...68 Paper jams...68 Paper or specialty media misfeeds......68 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 69 Banner paper jams ...69 Blinking lights on the control panel...70 Error messages...71 ...
...66 Fax troubleshooting...66 Cannot send or receive a fax...66 Can send but not receive faxes...67 Can receive but not send faxes...67 Printer receives a blank fax...67 Received fax has poor print quality...68 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...68 Paper jams...68 Paper or specialty media misfeeds......68 Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media 69 Banner paper jams ...69 Blinking lights on the control panel...70 Error messages...71 ...
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... Where to find The Getting Started booklet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The Setup Solutions booklet tells you did not receive a Getting Started booklet or a Setup Solutions ...booklet, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. You can find this document in the printer box or on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting up You can ...
... Where to find The Getting Started booklet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software (on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The Setup Solutions booklet tells you did not receive a Getting Started booklet or a Setup Solutions ...booklet, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. You can find this document in the printer box or on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for setting up You can ...
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... Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with printing, copying, scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. Finding information about the printer 8 Note: If necessary, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D is not on your desktop, follow • Scanning (if supported...
... Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with printing, copying, scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. Finding information about the printer 8 Note: If necessary, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D is not on your desktop, follow • Scanning (if supported...
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...-377-0063 Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-8:00 PM ET) Telephone numbers and support hours vary by Lexmark International, Inc. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the Statement of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to view the warranty. Limited Warranty Description Where to find...
...-377-0063 Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-8:00 PM ET) Telephone numbers and support hours vary by Lexmark International, Inc. Note: For additional information about contacting Lexmark, see the Statement of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to view the warranty. Limited Warranty Description Where to find...
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Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Finding information about the printer 10
Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased Finding information about the printer 10
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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 only). Note: Your power cord may not be included. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 ...the installation software CD that serves as a guide (available in electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of...
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 only). Note: Your power cord may not be included. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 ...the installation software CD that serves as a guide (available in electronic format 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of...
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Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 5 6 4 1 7 3 2 Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Control panel Operate the printer. For more information, see "Using the control panel buttons" on page 14. 3 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 4 Top cover Access the scanner glass. 5 Paper feed guard Prevent small objects from falling inside. 6 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 7 Scanner glass Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item. Learning about the printer 12
Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer 5 6 4 1 7 3 2 Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Control panel Operate the printer. For more information, see "Using the control panel buttons" on page 14. 3 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 4 Top cover Access the scanner glass. 5 Paper feed guard Prevent small objects from falling inside. 6 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 7 Scanner glass Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item. Learning about the printer 12
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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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... lights on the control panel" on page 70. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. Learning about the printer 14 Scan a document or photo(s) 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 progress. • Reset the printer. Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to the computer. 4 Start a 4 x 6 color photo copy. 5 Start a color copy of a document or...
... lights on the control panel" on page 70. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. Learning about the printer 14 Scan a document or photo(s) 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 progress. • Reset the printer. Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to the computer. 4 Start a 4 x 6 color photo copy. 5 Start a color copy of a document or...
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...Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. 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. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to use one...
...Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. 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. Fax Send a photo or document as an attachment to use one...
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... • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers Learning about the software 16 Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in motion. Print your photos. ...Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Download photos from your photos as a multiple-page poster. Slideshow Poster View your photos. Click To View/Print ...
... • Fax Printing/Reports • Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers Learning about the software 16 Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in motion. Print your photos. ...Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Download photos from your photos as a multiple-page poster. Slideshow Poster View your photos. Click To View/Print ...
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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 Center. Print. - Use basic features. - on transfers, and...
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 Center. Print. - Use basic features. - on transfers, and...
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...to make changes to a computer. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to the Quality Options, Layout Options, and Printing Status Options settings. You can change the settings in the lower right corner... here Advanced You can • Change the appearance of the paper) to help you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. You can open Print Properties from the menu, and then click the Help button on these settings,...
...to make changes to a computer. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to the Quality Options, Layout Options, and Printing Status Options settings. You can change the settings in the lower right corner... here Advanced You can • Change the appearance of the paper) to help you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. You can open Print Properties from the menu, and then click the Help button on these settings,...
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... page: portrait or landscape. • Select the layout you create printer-friendly versions of Web pages. Note: For more information about the software 19 The "Options" menu also provides direct links to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for printing photos. • ...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 print on the three main tabs of the paper, and select a duplexing preference. Note: The Toolbar...
... page: portrait or landscape. • Select the layout you create printer-friendly versions of Web pages. Note: For more information about the software 19 The "Options" menu also provides direct links to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for printing photos. • ...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 print on the three main tabs of the paper, and select a duplexing preference. Note: The Toolbar...
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... or images valid for printing appears next to defaults Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 2500 Series icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click the Save Settings menu. 5 From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults). Note: Factory default...
... or images valid for printing appears next to defaults Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 2500 Series icon. 3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click the Save Settings menu. 5 From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults). Note: Factory default...
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Loading various paper types Load up to Make sure 100 sheets of plain paper • The paper is designed for use paper designed for inkjet printers. • If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) • The paper ...adjust the paper guides. Note: Photos require more drying time. Loading paper and original documents Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use with inkjet printers. • The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. 25 sheets...
Loading various paper types Load up to Make sure 100 sheets of plain paper • The paper is designed for use paper designed for inkjet printers. • If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) • The paper ...adjust the paper guides. Note: Photos require more drying time. Loading paper and original documents Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use with inkjet printers. • The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. 25 sheets...
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..., and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Remove each strip faces away from you . • The top of the labels feeds into the printer first. • The adhesive on the labels does not extend to within 1 mm of the edge of the label. • You use full label sheets... to dry to avoid ink smudging. 25 sheets of labels 25 transparencies • The print side of the labels faces you and down toward the printer. • The transparencies are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the transparencies. Notes: - Partial...
..., and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Remove each strip faces away from you . • The top of the labels feeds into the printer first. • The adhesive on the labels does not extend to within 1 mm of the edge of the label. • You use full label sheets... to dry to avoid ink smudging. 25 sheets of labels 25 transparencies • The print side of the labels faces you and down toward the printer. • The transparencies are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the transparencies. Notes: - Partial...