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... meet strict global safety standards with the use the fax feature during a lightning storm. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use of specific Lexmark components. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: When closing the scanner unit, make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or... in the user documentation, to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of some parts may not always be obvious. Important safety information Use...
... meet strict global safety standards with the use the fax feature during a lightning storm. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use of specific Lexmark components. CAUTION-POTENTIAL INJURY: When closing the scanner unit, make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or... in the user documentation, to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of some parts may not always be obvious. Important safety information Use...
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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 Properties...18...
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 Properties...18...
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... Blocking junk faxes...48 Customizing fax settings...48 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......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 install...58 Page does not print...59 ...
... Blocking junk faxes...48 Customizing fax settings...48 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......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 install...58 Page does not print...59 ...
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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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... up You can find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for using the printer. Finding information about the printer 7 The Setup Solutions booklet tells you did not...
... up You can find this document in the printer box or on the hardware and software. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for using the printer. Finding information about the printer 7 The Setup Solutions booklet tells you did not...
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... the link to the User's Guide is not on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Help Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your printer connects to find The Help gives you instructions for using...
... the link to the User's Guide is not on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Help Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your printer connects to find The Help gives you instructions for using...
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...: Your power cord may not be included. 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: The complete version of the User's Guide can be found on the product purchased. 3 Power ...
...: Your power cord may not be included. 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: The complete version of the User's Guide can be found on the product purchased. 3 Power ...
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...; Programs or All Programs Lexmark Studio icon. 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Imaging Studio. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you want to an e-mail message. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of an active Web page.
...; Programs or All Programs Lexmark Studio icon. 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Imaging Studio. Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you want to an e-mail message. Learning about the software This chapter tells how to use one of an active Web page.
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...from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in motion. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Slideshow Poster View... print, or share your photos as a multiple-page poster. 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 : ...
...from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Photo Packages Print multiple photos in motion. Setup and manage faxes Set printer fax settings for more information, including how to the Photo Library. Slideshow Poster View... print, or share your photos as a multiple-page poster. 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 : ...
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.... 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Use basic features. - The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one of the printer is Busy Printing. •...8226; View the status of the printer. Learning about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information. • Learn tips about the software 17 Using the Solution Center The...
.... 2 Click Setup and diagnose printer. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Use basic features. - The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance tab open the Solution Center, use one of the printer is Busy Printing. •...8226; View the status of the printer. Learning about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for more information. • Learn tips about the software 17 Using the Solution Center The...
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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. Using the Save Settings menu From ...; Change network printing settings. • Share information with us regarding how you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. You can save the current Print Properties settings for a project. For more information, click Help in Print Properties based...
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. Using the Save Settings menu From ...; Change network printing settings. • Share information with us regarding how you select the correct print settings for future use the printer. • Obtain software version information. You can save the current Print Properties settings for a project. For more information, click Help in Print Properties based...
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... options. • Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different setting for printing photos. • Access links to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar. Learning about these settings, right-click a setting on ... automatically when you create printer-friendly versions of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. Note: For more information about the software 19 Using the Print Properties tabs All of the print settings are on the three main tabs of Web pages...
... options. • Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different setting for printing photos. • Access links to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar. Learning about these settings, right-click a setting on ... automatically when you create printer-friendly versions of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. Note: For more information about the software 19 Using the Print Properties tabs All of the print settings are on the three main tabs of Web pages...
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... cannot be deleted. Learning about the software 20 Text Only A Photos Preview Print only the text of photos 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...
... cannot be deleted. Learning about the software 20 Text Only A Photos Preview Print only the text of photos 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...
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...OK to single-sided printing, make sure Two-Sided Printing is selected. 7 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open. 8 Print the document. Printing envelopes 1 Load envelopes. 2 From the software application, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the ... sheet for two-sided printing will not print completely on paper smaller than A4 or letter size. • To return to close any printer software dialog boxes that are open , click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From the "I Want...
...OK to single-sided printing, make sure Two-Sided Printing is selected. 7 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open. 8 Print the document. Printing envelopes 1 Load envelopes. 2 From the software application, click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the ... sheet for two-sided printing will not print completely on paper smaller than A4 or letter size. • To return to close any printer software dialog boxes that are open , click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From the "I Want...
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... a Quality/Speed setting. Printing 30 Notes: • Most envelopes use landscape orientation. • Make sure the same orientation is also selected in the software application. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK. 9 Click OK or Print. Printing iron-on transfers 1 Load iron-on transfers. 2 With your image ...Print. 6 Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. Select Normal if you have a program that automatically flips the image. 5 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open , click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the Print Layout tab, select...
... a Quality/Speed setting. Printing 30 Notes: • Most envelopes use landscape orientation. • Make sure the same orientation is also selected in the software application. 7 Click OK. 8 Click OK. 9 Click OK or Print. Printing iron-on transfers 1 Load iron-on transfers. 2 With your image ...Print. 6 Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. Select Normal if you have a program that automatically flips the image. 5 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open , click File Print. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the Print Layout tab, select...
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... programs in the Scan Application list 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click View / Print Photo Library. 3 From the program taskbar at the bottom of the screen, click Other Software. 4 Click Modify Application Order. 5 Select a program from the drop-down... and White. Select a paper source from the drop-down list. Customizing scan settings using the computer 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Scan. 3 Click Custom Settings. 4 Change the settings as needed. Select area to convert your selections permanent by...
... programs in the Scan Application list 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click View / Print Photo Library. 3 From the program taskbar at the bottom of the screen, click Other Software. 4 Click Modify Application Order. 5 Select a program from the drop-down... and White. Select a paper source from the drop-down list. Customizing scan settings using the computer 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Scan. 3 Click Custom Settings. 4 Change the settings as needed. Select area to convert your selections permanent by...
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...click Next. Note: A fax number can scan a document to the computer and then fax it to someone using the software You can include up to 64 numbers, commas, periods, and/or these now, and then click Next. 9 To ...• At a scheduled time: a Select the "Delay sending until" option. Faxing Make sure: • The printer is connected to a computer that you want to send with a modem. • The computer is connected to a working phone line....are turned on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 3 From the left pane of your fax. 11 Click Send.
...click Next. Note: A fax number can scan a document to the computer and then fax it to someone using the software You can include up to 64 numbers, commas, periods, and/or these now, and then click Next. 9 To ...• At a scheduled time: a Select the "Delay sending until" option. Faxing Make sure: • The printer is connected to a computer that you want to send with a modem. • The computer is connected to a working phone line....are turned on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 3 From the left pane of your fax. 11 Click Send.
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...an option, enter the new information, and click OK. Create a new Group Phone Book entry. Receiving a fax using the software 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Fax. Using the computer Phone Book Address book...(s) from the "Rings before the printer automatically receives faxes, select a setting from your operating system appear as part of the fax number...
...an option, enter the new information, and click OK. Create a new Group Phone Book entry. Receiving a fax using the software 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Fax. Using the computer Phone Book Address book...(s) from the "Rings before the printer automatically receives faxes, select a setting from your operating system appear as part of the fax number...
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... to block faxes from up to 50 phone numbers. 7 Click OK to assign the current modem exclusively for Lexmark Fax Center. • Select Modem Speaker options. • Change dialing properties. The Fax Solution Software appears. 3 Click Tools Preferences and Settings. 4 Click each tab, and change the settings as part of the...
... to block faxes from up to 50 phone numbers. 7 Click OK to assign the current modem exclusively for Lexmark Fax Center. • Select Modem Speaker options. • Change dialing properties. The Fax Solution Software appears. 3 Click Tools Preferences and Settings. 4 Click each tab, and change the settings as part of the...
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... the "Rings before deleting them. • Choose a default phone book. 5 Click OK after you finish customizing the settings. 6 Close the Fax Solution Software. Tab Sending Faxes Options • Create a default cover page. • Select whether to use a fax header. • Select the number of the... Welcome screen, click Fax. Setting the number of rings before receiving a fax automatically 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of times you want . 7 Click OK. Receiving Faxes • Select auto answer options. •...
... the "Rings before deleting them. • Choose a default phone book. 5 Click OK after you finish customizing the settings. 6 Close the Fax Solution Software. Tab Sending Faxes Options • Create a default cover page. • Select whether to use a fax header. • Select the number of the... Welcome screen, click Fax. Setting the number of rings before receiving a fax automatically 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 From the left pane of times you want . 7 Click OK. Receiving Faxes • Select auto answer options. •...