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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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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 located at the back of the User's Guide can be ...
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 located at the back of the User's Guide can be ...
User's Guide
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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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...more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. Check The light The light To Determine if the color print cartridge needs to be replaced. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. Learning about the printer 14 ...Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. Using the control panel buttons Press 1 2 3 To Load or eject paper. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan ...
...more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. Check The light The light To Determine if the color print cartridge needs to be replaced. For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on page 70. Learning about the printer 14 ...Determine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. Using the control panel buttons Press 1 2 3 To Load or eject paper. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan ...
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Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the document you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Learning about the.... E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. Learning about the software 15 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. Click To Scan...
Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information. Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the document you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Learning about the.... E-mail Send a document or photo as a fax. Learning about the software 15 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. Click To Scan...
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... 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 • Speed...
... 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 • Speed...
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... the software 17 Learning 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. • Align to fix blurry edges. •... Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. To open . 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...
... the software 17 Learning 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. • Align to fix blurry edges. •... Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. To open . 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...
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... position, unless the printer is 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. 1 2 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal...
... position, unless the printer is 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. 1 2 Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal...
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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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... quality. 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. Aligning the print cartridges 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to step...
... quality. 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. Aligning the print cartridges 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to step...
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... 9 Click Exit. See "Using the Solution Center" on your document again. 4 Click Print. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. After a few seconds, an Alignment Success dialog appears on page 17. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks. 4... Click Print. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. The alignment page prints. 5 Open the top cover of the printer. 6 Place ...
... 9 Click Exit. See "Using the Solution Center" on your document again. 4 Click Print. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. After a few seconds, an Alignment Success dialog appears on page 17. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks. 4... Click Print. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. The alignment page prints. 5 Open the top cover of the printer. 6 Place ...
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...page 53. 10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times. 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. 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,... shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. Maintaining the printer 54
...page 53. 10 Repeat step 9 up to two more times. 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. 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,... shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. 6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 7 Reinsert the print cartridges. 8 Print the document again. 9 If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. Maintaining the printer 54
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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 Preserving the print cartridges • Keep a new cartridge in its own storage unit when not in an airtight container. Note: Make sure all ink or...
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 Preserving the print cartridges • Keep a new cartridge in its own storage unit when not in an airtight container. Note: Make sure all ink or...
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... a dealer near you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in your country or region, go to www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to purchase Lexmark Premium Photo Paper, Lexmark Photo Paper, or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in the indicated...
... a dealer near you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in your country or region, go to www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to purchase Lexmark Premium Photo Paper, Lexmark Photo Paper, or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper in the indicated...
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... by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Maintaining the printer 57 Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. 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). •...
... by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Maintaining the printer 57 Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. 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). •...
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...want to download, and then follow the directions on hold or paused. on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. May need to check for drivers or downloads. e Select your printer model. b Click the links for the latest software. Print troubleshooting • "Improving...the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to reconnect power supply Software may have been removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on ...
...want to download, and then follow the directions on hold or paused. on them 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have tape 1 Remove the print cartridges. May need to check for drivers or downloads. e Select your printer model. b Click the links for the latest software. Print troubleshooting • "Improving...the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on page 61 • "Poor quality at www.lexmark.com to reconnect power supply Software may have been removed. 1 2 Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on ...
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...to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" 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. If print quality has not improved, continue to improve print quality Check the...
...to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts" 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. If print quality has not improved, continue to improve print quality Check the...
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... scans" on the scanner glass in the lower right corner. 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 66 Troubleshooting 64 Are you scanning from If you...
... scans" on the scanner glass in the lower right corner. 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 66 Troubleshooting 64 Are you scanning from If you...
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...which you want to send a fax to make sure that have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Can receive but not receive faxes Load paper Check ink Load paper to verify the original document ...was loaded correctly. Disable this feature before sending a fax. Troubleshooting 67 Cartridges may have tape on them 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been stored in the lower right corner of the scanner glass. ...
...which you want to send a fax to make sure that have been removed. 1 2 3 Reinsert the print cartridges. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Can receive but not receive faxes Load paper Check ink Load paper to verify the original document ...was loaded correctly. Disable this feature before sending a fax. Troubleshooting 67 Cartridges may have tape on them 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been stored in the lower right corner of the scanner glass. ...
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Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting • "Paper jams" on page 68 • "Paper or specialty media ...
Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting • "Paper jams" on page 68 • "Paper or specialty media ...