User's Guide
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... from your photos in various sizes. 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...
... from your photos in various sizes. 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...
User's Guide
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...Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Print. - on the World Wide Web. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From here Printer Status (Main dialog) How To Troubleshooting You can • View the status of the printer is Busy Printing. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges...; View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to fix blurry edges. • Troubleshoot other ink problems. Learn how to : - For example, while printing, the status of the printer. Use basic features. -...
...Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Print. - on the World Wide Web. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From here Printer Status (Main dialog) How To Troubleshooting You can • View the status of the printer is Busy Printing. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges...; View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to fix blurry edges. • Troubleshoot other ink problems. Learn how to : - For example, while printing, the status of the printer. Use basic features. -...
User's Guide
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... 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. 4 Click Print. The alignment page prints. 5 Open the top cover of the printer... and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 6 If print quality...
... 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. 4 Click Print. The alignment page prints. 5 Open the top cover of the printer... and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 6 If print quality...
User's Guide
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Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on the scanner glass. Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 2500 series models (except 2580) Item Black cartridge Black cartridge2 High yield black cartridge Color cartridge Color cartridge2 Part number 28A 28 34 29A 29 Average cartridge standard page yield is... 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 The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time. • Keep...
Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on the scanner glass. Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 2500 series models (except 2580) Item Black cartridge Black cartridge2 High yield black cartridge Color cartridge Color cartridge2 Part number 28A 28 34 29A 29 Average cartridge standard page yield is... 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 The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time. • Keep...
User's Guide
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... believe you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on how to www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 56 For information on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted.
... believe you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message appears: 1 Click Learn More on how to www.lexmark.com. Maintaining the printer 56 For information on the message. 2 Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge. If you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted.
User's Guide
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...caused by a refilled cartridge. Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. 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). • If you...8226; If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Maintaining the printer 57 Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. To prevent the message from a computer, click ...
...caused by a refilled cartridge. Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of a refilled cartridge. 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). • If you...8226; If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Maintaining the printer 57 Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to the printer. To prevent the message from a computer, click ...
User's Guide
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... or downloads. Print troubleshooting • "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 page 72. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at the... Vista: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the page" on hold or paused. b Click the links for the latest software. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary.
... or downloads. Print troubleshooting • "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 page 72. 2 If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at the... Vista: Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the name of the page" on hold or paused. b Click the links for the latest software. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary.
User's Guide
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...and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Check ink Review steps to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other high-quality images, for the document. For more information, see..." 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 you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print...
...and dark bands in print • Skewed lines • Smudges • Streaks • White lines in print Check ink Review steps to step 2. 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other high-quality images, for the document. For more information, see..." 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 you want, follow these steps: 1 Align the print...
User's Guide
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... 52. Review steps to See "Improving print quality" on page 66 Troubleshooting 64 a magazine, or a newspaper? panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Poor copy quality • Blank pages • Checkerboard pattern • Distorted graphics or pictures • Missing characters • Faded...
... 52. Review steps to See "Improving print quality" on page 66 Troubleshooting 64 a magazine, or a newspaper? panel for any blinking lights Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Poor copy quality • Blank pages • Checkerboard pattern • Distorted graphics or pictures • Missing characters • Faded...
User's Guide
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.... Can send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the computer. Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Disable this feature before sending a fax. Call your telephone company to verify the original document was ...loaded correctly. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to obtain the keypad sequence for ...
.... Can send but not send faxes Check document placement Load the original document facedown in the computer. Check the ink levels, and install a new cartridge if necessary. Disable this feature before sending a fax. Call your telephone company to verify the original document was ...loaded correctly. Check ink Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Printer receives a blank fax Check original Ask the sender to obtain the keypad sequence for ...
User's Guide
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...turn the printer back on. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Received fax has poor print quality Review checklist for sender Check ink • Check that came with the paper.) See "Loading various paper types" on page 21 for information about: • Maximum loading ...printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 3 Press to turn the printer back 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...
...turn the printer back on. Check paper condition Use only new, unwrinkled paper. Received fax has poor print quality Review checklist for sender Check ink • Check that came with the paper.) See "Loading various paper types" on page 21 for information about: • Maximum loading ...printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 3 Press to turn the printer back 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...
User's Guide
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... button is on The color print cartridge needs to replace the black (or photo) print cartridge in the black (or photo) print cartridge. Cartridge Alert One of ink remains in your computer screen. To order supplies, click Order Ink on page 50. 3 Print again. Replace the color print cartridge with a new cartridge. For more information, see "Ordering paper...
... button is on The color print cartridge needs to replace the black (or photo) print cartridge in the black (or photo) print cartridge. Cartridge Alert One of ink remains in your computer screen. To order supplies, click Order Ink on page 50. 3 Print again. Replace the color print cartridge with a new cartridge. For more information, see "Ordering paper...
User's Guide
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...You can also see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on your CD-ROM drive. Black and Color New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow...screen. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on page 50. 3 Print again. To order supplies, click Order Ink on the computer screen to be installed. Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically after you may need to reinstall the ...
...You can also see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 50 and "Installing print cartridges" on your CD-ROM drive. Black and Color New print cartridges need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow...screen. For more information, see "Ordering paper and other supplies" on page 50. 3 Print again. To order supplies, click Order Ink on the computer screen to be installed. Note: If the install screen does not appear automatically after you may need to reinstall the ...
User's Guide
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... to your acceptance of the following license/agreement: The patented print cartridges contained inside , confirms your point of ink. If you do not accept the terms of this single use the print cartridge terminates, and the used cartridge must be returned only to Lexmark for a single use only and is/are designed to use license...
... to your acceptance of the following license/agreement: The patented print cartridges contained inside , confirms your point of ink. If you do not accept the terms of this single use the print cartridge terminates, and the used cartridge must be returned only to Lexmark for a single use only and is/are designed to use license...
User's Guide
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...Black cartridge replacement required 71 blinking lights on the control panel 70 both sides of the paper, printing on 29 box contents 11 buttons, control panel 4x6 color copy 37 4x6 Copy 14 Black Copy 14 Cancel 14 Color Copy 14 Paper Feed 14 Power 14 Scan 14 buttons, Lexmark ...photos using the computer 32 transferring selected photos using the computer 32 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 53 collating copies 28 Color cartridge replacement required 71 color ink light blinking 70 on 70 color ink light is blinking 70 color ink light is on 70 Contact Information tab 17 contents, box 11 control panel ...
...Black cartridge replacement required 71 blinking lights on the control panel 70 both sides of the paper, printing on 29 box contents 11 buttons, control panel 4x6 color copy 37 4x6 Copy 14 Black Copy 14 Cancel 14 Color Copy 14 Paper Feed 14 Power 14 Scan 14 buttons, Lexmark ...photos using the computer 32 transferring selected photos using the computer 32 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 53 collating copies 28 Color cartridge replacement required 71 color ink light blinking 70 on 70 color ink light is blinking 70 color ink light is on 70 Contact Information tab 17 contents, box 11 control panel ...
User's Guide
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...Imaging Studio creating and viewing slideshow 35 improving print quality 52 index cards loading 23 printing 30 information, finding 7 ink levels, checking 17 ink, ordering 17 installing print cartridges 50 printer software 72 iron-on transfers, loading 23 iron-on transfers, printing 30 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...specialty media 69 junk faxes, blocking 48 L labels, loading 22 landscape orientation, selecting 19 last page first 28 layout, selecting 19 Lexmark Imaging Studio buttons Copy 15 E-mail 15 Fax 15 Photo Greeting Cards 15 Photo Packages 15 Scan 15 Slideshow 15 Transfer Photos 15...
...Imaging Studio creating and viewing slideshow 35 improving print quality 52 index cards loading 23 printing 30 information, finding 7 ink levels, checking 17 ink, ordering 17 installing print cartridges 50 printer software 72 iron-on transfers, loading 23 iron-on transfers, printing 30 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting...specialty media 69 junk faxes, blocking 48 L labels, loading 22 landscape orientation, selecting 19 last page first 28 layout, selecting 19 Lexmark Imaging Studio buttons Copy 15 E-mail 15 Fax 15 Photo Greeting Cards 15 Photo Packages 15 Scan 15 Slideshow 15 Transfer Photos 15...
Getting Started
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... in various sizes. Print your photos. 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...
... in various sizes. Print your photos. 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...
Getting Started
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.... • View paper type detected. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to fix blurry edges. • Troubleshoot other ink problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From here Printer... Status (Main dialog) How To Troubleshooting You can • View the status of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark ...
.... • View paper type detected. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. • Learn how to fix blurry edges. • Troubleshoot other ink problems. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. The Solution Center consists of six tabs: From here Printer... Status (Main dialog) How To Troubleshooting You can • View the status of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark ...
Getting Started
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...corner of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice notification on the World Wide Web. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Learning about the software 16 Note: For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on the type of ...pages. Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Advanced • Change the appearance of the screen. Using Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing...
...corner of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice notification on the World Wide Web. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Learning about the software 16 Note: For more information, click Help in Print Properties based on the type of ...pages. Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you use the printer. • Obtain software version information. • View ink levels and order new print cartridges. Advanced • Change the appearance of the screen. Using Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing...
Getting Started
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...the top cover of the printer. 6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on your document again. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. See "Using the Solution Center" on page 15. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to two more times. After a few seconds... appears on the scanner glass in the lower right corner, and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 6 If print quality has not improved, try ...
...the top cover of the printer. 6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on your document again. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. See "Using the Solution Center" on page 15. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to two more times. After a few seconds... appears on the scanner glass in the lower right corner, and then close the top cover. 1 2 7 Press . A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 6 If print quality has not improved, try ...