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... 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 Opening Print Properties ...18 Using the Save Settings menu ...18 Using the I Want To menu ...18...on the scanner glass 24 Printing 26 Changing the paper type...26 Printing a document...26 Printing a Web page...26 Printing high-quality graphics...27 Printing photos or images from a Web page...27 Printing collated copies...28 Printing the last page first (reverse page order)...28 Printing on both sides of 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 Opening Print Properties ...18 Using the Save Settings menu ...18 Using the I Want To menu ...18...on the scanner glass 24 Printing 26 Changing the paper type...26 Printing a document...26 Printing a Web page...26 Printing high-quality graphics...27 Printing photos or images from a Web page...27 Printing collated copies...28 Printing the last page first (reverse page order)...28 Printing on both sides of the...
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...photos from a media device using the computer 32 Printing photos using the computer...33 Printing photos from the Photo Library ...33 Printing all photos from a media device using the computer 33 Printing selected photos from a media device using the computer 33 Printing Photo Packages ...34 Creating photo projects...34 Creating Photo... Greeting Cards...34 Creating and viewing a slideshow...35 Printing an image as a multiple-page poster ...35 Copying 37 Copying using the control panel...37 Making a copy...37 Copying 4 x 6 photos...37...
...photos from a media device using the computer 32 Printing photos using the computer...33 Printing photos from the Photo Library ...33 Printing all photos from a media device using the computer 33 Printing selected photos from a media device using the computer 33 Printing Photo Packages ...34 Creating photo projects...34 Creating Photo... Greeting Cards...34 Creating and viewing a slideshow...35 Printing an image as a multiple-page poster ...35 Copying 37 Copying using the control panel...37 Making a copy...37 Copying 4 x 6 photos...37...
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... Installing print cartridges...50 Achieving better print quality...52 Improving print 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...
... Installing print cartridges...50 Achieving better print quality...52 Improving print 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...8226; 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 is not on your desktop, follow ...instructions for using the software, if While in any Lexmark software program, click Help, your printer connects to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD. It installs with printing, copying, scanning, faxing, paper jams, and ...
...8226; 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 is not on your desktop, follow ...instructions for using the software, if While in any Lexmark software program, click Help, your printer connects to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on To access the Lexmark Solution Center: your CD. It installs with printing, copying, scanning, faxing, paper jams, and ...
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..., and then select the Customer Support link. this limited warranty, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer. materials and workmanship for a www.lexmark.com. Finding information about contacting Lexmark, see the Statement of country or region. For the most recent phone numbers...to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. See the printed furnishes a limited warranty that Limited Warranty included with this printer will be available in printer, or set forth ...
..., and then select the Customer Support link. this limited warranty, see the printed warranty that shipped with your printer. materials and workmanship for a www.lexmark.com. Finding information about contacting Lexmark, see the Statement of country or region. For the most recent phone numbers...to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty Information To view the limitations and conditions of Warranty information varies by Lexmark International, Inc. See the printed furnishes a limited warranty that Limited Warranty included with this printer will be available in printer, or set forth ...
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...Setting up the printer 11 Note: The complete version of the printer. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to the power supply port located at the back of the User's Guide can be found on the installation software CD that serves...information on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to be included. Note: Your power cord may not be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions...
...Setting up the printer 11 Note: The complete version of the printer. Setting up the printer Checking the box contents 1 2 ?? ? 6 5 4 3 Name Description 1 Black print cartridge Cartridges to the power supply port located at the back of the User's Guide can be found on the installation software CD that serves...information on the product purchased. 3 Power cord Attaches to be included. Note: Your power cord may not be installed into the printer. 2 Color print cartridge Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on setup troubleshooting. 6 Getting Started or Setup Solutions...
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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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For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on or off. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Clear error messages. Learning about the printer 14 For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" ... copy of a document or photo. 7 • Turn the printer on page 70. 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. Check The light The light To Determine if the color...
For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" on or off. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Clear error messages. Learning about the printer 14 For more information, see "Blinking lights on the control panel" ... copy of a document or photo. 7 • Turn the printer on page 70. 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. Check The light The light To Determine if the color...
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.... • Copy a photo or document. • Reprint or enlarge your photo. Select the best print settings for the task 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. E-mail Send a document or photo as...
.... • Copy a photo or document. • Reprint or enlarge your photo. Select the best print settings for the task 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. E-mail Send a document or photo as...
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... 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 ...8226; Fax Printing/Reports • Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers Learning about the software 16 Click To View/Print Photo Library Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Details Browse, print, or share your photos as a multiple-page poster.
... 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 ...8226; Fax Printing/Reports • Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers Learning about the software 16 Click To View/Print Photo Library Transfer Photos Photo Greeting Cards Details Browse, print, or share your photos as a multiple-page poster.
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... Setup and diagnose printer. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as well as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron- For example, while printing, the status of the printer. To open . Learning about the current status. •...
... Setup and diagnose printer. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Using the Solution Center The Solution Center provides help, as well as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron- For example, while printing, the status of the printer. To open . Learning about the current status. •...
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...Options menu Use the "Options" menu to make changes to a computer. Learning about the software 18 For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on the type of the paper) to help you use . Note: For more information on these settings, open the tab ... settings in the lower right corner of the Printing Status window. • Download the newest software files. • Turn printing voice notification on the dialog. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to the ...
...Options menu Use the "Options" menu to make changes to a computer. Learning about the software 18 For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on the type of the paper) to help you use . Note: For more information on these settings, open the tab ... settings in the lower right corner of the Printing Status window. • Download the newest software files. • Turn printing voice notification on the dialog. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to the ...
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... 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. • Access links to different parts of the Solution Center as well as software version information.
... 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. • Access links to different parts of the Solution Center as well as software version information.
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... 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: The number of a Web page. Learning about the...
... 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: The number of a Web page. Learning about the...
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...adhesive. - Note: Labels require more drying time. Remove each envelope as it exits, and allow it to dry to 10 envelopes Make sure • The print side of the envelopes faces you. • The stamp location is in the upper left corner. • The envelopes are loaded in a paper jam....time. Remove each transparency as it exits, and allow it 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 designed for use envelopes that have metal clasps, string ...
...adhesive. - Note: Labels require more drying time. Remove each envelope as it exits, and allow it to dry to 10 envelopes Make sure • The print side of the envelopes faces you. • The stamp location is in the upper left corner. • The envelopes are loaded in a paper jam....time. Remove each transparency as it exits, and allow it 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 designed for use envelopes that have metal clasps, string ...
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...index cards 25 photo cards 25 postcards Make sure • You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron-on transfers. • The print side of the transfers faces you. • The transfers are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against... the edges of the paper. Loading paper and original documents 23 Load up to avoid ink smudging. • The print side of the paper faces you. • The paper size fits within these dimensions: Width: - 76.2-215.9 mm - 3.0-8.5 inches Length: - 127.0-355.6 mm - ...
...index cards 25 photo cards 25 postcards Make sure • You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron-on transfers. • The print side of the transfers faces you. • The transfers are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against... the edges of the paper. Loading paper and original documents 23 Load up to avoid ink smudging. • The print side of the paper faces you. • The paper size fits within these dimensions: Width: - 76.2-215.9 mm - 3.0-8.5 inches Length: - 127.0-355.6 mm - ...
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Loading paper and original documents 24 For more information, see "Using Print Properties" on the scanner glass You can scan a document for faxing. ...the paper support before loading the banner paper. • You tear off only the number of pages needed to print the banner. • You place the required stack of banner paper behind the printer, and feed in the ...• You have selected the correct paper size for the scanner glass is 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 in Print Properties. Loading original documents on page 18. Note: The maximum scan area for the banner in .). 1 Open the top...
Loading paper and original documents 24 For more information, see "Using Print Properties" on the scanner glass You can scan a document for faxing. ...the paper support before loading the banner paper. • You tear off only the number of pages needed to print the banner. • You place the required stack of banner paper behind the printer, and feed in the ...• You have selected the correct paper size for the scanner glass is 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 in Print Properties. Loading original documents on page 18. Note: The maximum scan area for the banner in .). 1 Open the top...
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.... 4 Adjust the settings. 5 Click OK. 6 Click OK or Print. c Click OK. Printing Changing the paper type If you print using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later. 3 If you want to change your print settings: a From the toolbar area, click Lexmark Page Setup. b Adjust the print settings. Printing 26 Printing a Web page You can use the Toolbar to create...
.... 4 Adjust the settings. 5 Click OK. 6 Click OK or Print. c Click OK. Printing Changing the paper type If you print using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later. 3 If you want to change your print settings: a From the toolbar area, click Lexmark Page Setup. b Adjust the print settings. Printing 26 Printing a Web page You can use the Toolbar to create...
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...and continue to Photos: a From the Lexmark logo drop-down menu, select Options. On the Toolbar, the number of photos valid for printing appears next to Photos. 3 If no number appears next to step 5. 5 If needed, select a print option from a Web page 1 Load paper. Printing photos or images from the Toolbar: •... the Quality/Speed section, select Photo. 6 From the Paper Type section, select the paper type loaded in or out, or select whether to print text and images or text only. For best results, use photo or heavyweight matte paper, with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If...
...and continue to Photos: a From the Lexmark logo drop-down menu, select Options. On the Toolbar, the number of photos valid for printing appears next to Photos. 3 If no number appears next to step 5. 5 If needed, select a print option from a Web page 1 Load paper. Printing photos or images from the Toolbar: •... the Quality/Speed section, select Photo. 6 From the Paper Type section, select the paper type loaded in or out, or select whether to print text and images or text only. For best results, use photo or heavyweight matte paper, with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If...