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..., such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. Lexmark is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with this product or make sure to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software. Do not set up this product or the... power supply cord to a professional service person. Important safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with the use of specific Lexmark components. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
..., such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. Lexmark is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with this product or make sure to keep your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software. Do not set up this product or the... power supply cord to a professional service person. Important safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with the use of specific Lexmark components. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
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...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 cartridges ...52 Cleaning the print ...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 Print troubleshooting...
...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 cartridges ...52 Cleaning the print ...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 Print troubleshooting...
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... printer software, the User's Guide printer and other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 2500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with photos If the link to the User's Guide...
... printer software, the User's Guide printer and other information such as: will be installed. • Using the software (on Windows operating systems) 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs • Loading paper Lexmark 2500 Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with photos If the link to the User's Guide...
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... 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 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up... 11 Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 Name 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...
... 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 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up... 11 Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 Name 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...
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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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... 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. For example, while printing, the status of... electronic User's Guide for more information. • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks...
... 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. For example, while printing, the status of... electronic User's Guide for more information. • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance Contact Information • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks...
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... not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer 50 Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing...
... not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on . 2 Lift the scanner unit. Maintaining the printer 50 Installing print cartridges 1 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. Maintaining the printer Changing print cartridges Removing...
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... step 4. 4 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 56. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the cartridges. For more information..., see "Ordering paper and other high 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. If print quality has not improved,...
... step 4. 4 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 56. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3. 3 Remove and reinsert the cartridges. For more information..., see "Ordering paper and other high 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. If print quality has not improved,...
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...the scanner glass. Cleaning the 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 Declared yield value in an airtight container. The cartridges do ...print correctly if left exposed for 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 accordance with water. 2 ...
...the scanner glass. Cleaning the 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 Declared yield value in an airtight container. The cartridges do ...print correctly if left exposed for 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 accordance with water. 2 ...
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... 71 • "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... supported: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Mac OS X. Check that other electrical devices have been using Service Pack 3 or later. Software does not install Check your operating system Check your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on , press .
... 71 • "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... supported: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Mac OS X. Check that other electrical devices have been using Service Pack 3 or later. Software does not install Check your operating system Check your computer meets the minimum system requirements listed on , press .
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...icon. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" 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. Paper may not be loaded Remove and then load paper. d Select your country or region... printer. 3 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on the computer screen to install the software. 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. b Click the links for any blinking lights Check power If the light is not...
...icon. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" 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. Paper may not be loaded Remove and then load paper. d Select your country or region... printer. 3 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on the computer screen to install the software. 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. b Click the links for any blinking lights Check power If the light is not...
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... 62 Troubleshooting 60 b Click the links for the latest software. f Select the file you want to check for drivers or downloads. Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP ... • "Improving print quality" on page 61 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. Check ink...
... 62 Troubleshooting 60 b Click the links for the latest software. f Select the file you want to check for drivers or downloads. Cartridges may not be installed correctly 3 Reinsert the cartridges. 1 Click: • In Windows XP Pro: Start Settings Printers and Faxes. • In Windows XP ... • "Improving print quality" on page 61 • "Poor text and graphic quality" on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to download, and then follow the directions on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. Check ink...
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...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 "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 53. If ...print cartridge nozzles" on page 50. If print quality has not improved, continue to improve print quality Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 52. Troubleshooting 61 ...
...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 "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 53. If ...print cartridge nozzles" on page 50. If print quality has not improved, continue to improve print quality Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" on page 52. Troubleshooting 61 ...
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... for best results use . Troubleshooting 62 Consider purchasing more information, see "Software may not be installed correctly" on transfers Note: Transparencies may not be For more RAM. installed correctly Poor quality at the edges of the page Check minimum print settings Select the Borderless print feature... • Left and right margins: - 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for letter size paper - 3.37 mm (0.133 in use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Remove as many unused fonts as it exits, and allow it to dry: • Documents with graphics or images •...
... for best results use . Troubleshooting 62 Consider purchasing more information, see "Software may not be installed correctly" on transfers Note: Transparencies may not be For more RAM. installed correctly Poor quality at the edges of the page Check minimum print settings Select the Borderless print feature... • Left and right margins: - 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for letter size paper - 3.37 mm (0.133 in use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Remove as many unused fonts as it exits, and allow it to dry: • Documents with graphics or images •...
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...loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner. If the light is not on, see "Software may not be installed correctly If one of a printed photo. Troubleshooting 63 Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you selected. Scanner unit... panel" on page 58. Photo smudges Photo smudges To prevent smudging, avoid touching the surface of the lights is blinking, see "Software may not be installed correctly 1 From the software application, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click Quality/Copies. 4 From the...
...loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner. If the light is not on, see "Software may not be installed correctly If one of a printed photo. Troubleshooting 63 Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you selected. Scanner unit... panel" on page 58. Photo smudges Photo smudges To prevent smudging, avoid touching the surface of the lights is blinking, see "Software may not be installed correctly 1 From the software application, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Click Quality/Copies. 4 From the...
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... lower right corner. Are you scanning from If you selected. a magazine, or a newspaper? panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Partial document or photo copies Check document placement Check paper size Make sure the document or photo is dirty, gently...
... lower right corner. Are you scanning from If you selected. a magazine, or a newspaper? panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Partial document or photo copies Check document placement Check paper size Make sure the document or photo is dirty, gently...
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... Change the scanning resolution to Set As Default. Troubleshooting 65 Scan was not successful USB cable may not be connected Reboot computer Software may be installed correctly 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the ... computer. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not lit" on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 3 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Scan. 4 Click Custom Settings. 5 Select a lower scan resolution. 6 Click Start...
... Change the scanning resolution to Set As Default. Troubleshooting 65 Scan was not successful USB cable may not be connected Reboot computer Software may be installed correctly 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the ... computer. Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not lit" on the scanner glass. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 3 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Scan. 4 Click Custom Settings. 5 Select a lower scan resolution. 6 Click Start...
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...print any paper jams. Disable Call Waiting temporarily Call Waiting can disrupt fax transmissions. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Troubleshooting 67 Can send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown ...Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to verify the original document was loaded correctly. Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Disable this feature before sending a fax. Check for paper jams Check for temporarily disabling Call Waiting. ...
...print any paper jams. Disable Call Waiting temporarily Call Waiting can disrupt fax transmissions. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Troubleshooting 67 Can send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown ...Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to verify the original document was loaded correctly. Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Disable this feature before sending a fax. Check for paper jams Check for temporarily disabling Call Waiting. ...
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... to turn the printer back on . 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 If paper or specialty media misfeeds or skews, or if multiple sheets feed or stick...
... to turn the printer back on . 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 If paper or specialty media misfeeds or skews, or if multiple sheets feed or stick...
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For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 68. 2 Press . See "Loading paper" on page 56. If is completely closed . For more paper. Troubleshooting 70 Blinking lights on the ...
For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 68. 2 Press . See "Loading paper" on page 56. If is completely closed . For more paper. Troubleshooting 70 Blinking lights on the ...