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Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is not responsible for the use of specific Lexmark components. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. For ...or telephone, during a lightning storm. This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and ...
Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is not responsible for the use of specific Lexmark components. Refer service or repairs, other replacement parts. CAUTION-SHOCK HAZARD: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. For ...or telephone, during a lightning storm. This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the printer software. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. Do not set up this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and ...
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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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...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. The Setup Solutions booklet tells you how to find The Getting Started booklet gives you instructions for using ... and some basic instructions for setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. Getting Started or Setup...
...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. The Setup Solutions booklet tells you how to find The Getting Started booklet gives you instructions for using ... and some basic instructions for setting up You can find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the User's Guide instead. Getting Started or Setup...
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...problems with photos If the link to the User's Guide is included on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. User's Guide Description Where to find The User's Guide gives you... instructions for using the When you instructions for using the software, if While in any Lexmark software program, click Help, your printer connects to a computer. Finding information about the printer 8 Note: If necessary, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D ...
...problems with photos If the link to the User's Guide is included on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Lexmark Solution Center. User's Guide Description Where to find The User's Guide gives you... instructions for using the When you instructions for using the software, if While in any Lexmark software program, click Help, your printer connects to a computer. Finding information about the printer 8 Note: If necessary, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D ...
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...Tools section, click e- Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. Note: For additional information about the printer 9 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: Support numbers and times may not be...of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of country or region. Finding information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer. See the printed furnishes a limited warranty that Limited Warranty ...
...Tools section, click e- Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. Note: For additional information about the printer 9 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: Support numbers and times may not be...of Limited Warranty section, click Inkjet & All-In-One Printers. 4 Scroll through the Web page to find (rest of country or region. Finding information about contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer. See the printed furnishes a limited warranty that Limited Warranty ...
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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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...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 the printer 11 Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 Name Description 1 Black...power supply port located at the back of the User's Guide can be included. Note: The complete version of the printer. Setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the installation software CD that serves as a guide (available in certain geographies only...
...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 the printer 11 Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 Name Description 1 Black...power supply port located at the back of the User's Guide can be included. Note: The complete version of the printer. Setting up printer hardware and software, and information on the installation software CD that serves as a guide (available in certain geographies only...
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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 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.
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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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... panel buttons Press 1 2 3 To Load or eject paper. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Reset the printer. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced...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. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on or off. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress...
... panel buttons Press 1 2 3 To Load or eject paper. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Reset the printer. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced...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. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on or off. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress...
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... and cartridge ordering information. Select the best print settings for the task you want to an e-mail message. 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. ...Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From...
... and cartridge ordering information. Select the best print settings for the task you want to an e-mail message. 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. ...Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From...
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...Ringing and Answering • 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. Slideshow Poster View your photos. Click To View/Print Photo Library Transfer Photos ... Print multiple photos in motion. Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Print your photos. Download photos from your photos in various sizes.
...Ringing and Answering • 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. Slideshow Poster View your photos. Click To View/Print Photo Library Transfer Photos ... Print multiple photos in motion. Make quality greeting cards from a memory card, flash drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Print your photos. Download photos from your photos in various sizes.
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...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. - Print projects such as information about the printer status and ink level. on transfers, and transparencies.... • Troubleshoot other ink problems. Learn how to : - Use basic features. - For example, while printing, the status of the printer is Busy Printing. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to contact us by telephone or on ...
...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. - Print projects such as information about the printer status and ink level. on transfers, and transparencies.... • Troubleshoot other ink problems. Learn how to : - Use basic features. - For example, while printing, the status of the printer is Busy Printing. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to contact us by telephone or on ...
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...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. For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on the dialog. You can name and ...Print Properties settings for a project. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to five custom settings. Using the Options menu Use the "Options" menu to make changes to create. Using the I...
...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. For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on the dialog. You can name and ...Print Properties settings for a project. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to five custom settings. Using the Options menu Use the "Options" menu to make changes to create. Using the I...
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...the layout you browse the Web using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later. The "Options" menu also provides direct links to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar. Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you want to...Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a Quality/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 ...
...the layout you browse the Web using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later. The "Options" menu also provides direct links to the Lexmark Web site. • Access Help for additional information. • Uninstall the Toolbar. Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you want to...Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a Quality/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 ...
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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). Preview a Web page...
... 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). Preview a Web page...
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... require more drying time. Loading various paper types Load up to Make sure 100 sheets of plain paper • The paper is designed for inkjet printers. • If you are using photo, glossy, or heavyweight matte paper, you load it with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are... paper faces you. (If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it. • You do not force paper into the printer. 2 Before loading paper the first time, slide the paper guides out toward the edges of the paper support. 3 Load the paper vertically in the center...
... require more drying time. Loading various paper types Load up to Make sure 100 sheets of plain paper • The paper is designed for inkjet printers. • If you are using photo, glossy, or heavyweight matte paper, you load it with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are... paper faces you. (If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it. • You do not force paper into the printer. 2 Before loading paper the first time, slide the paper guides out toward the edges of the paper support. 3 Load the paper vertically in the center...
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...• You use envelopes that have a removable strip, 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 avoid ink smudging. Notes: • Transparencies with holes, perforations, cutouts, or ... 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 not recommended. • Transparencies require more drying time. Notes: - Do not load envelopes with paper backing...
...• You use envelopes that have a removable strip, 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 avoid ink smudging. Notes: • Transparencies with holes, perforations, cutouts, or ... 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 not recommended. • Transparencies require more drying time. Notes: - Do not load envelopes with paper backing...