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... Setting up the printer as a copier only...10 Understanding the parts of the printer...15 Using the printer control panel...17 Understanding the printer software 19 Installing printer software...19 Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only 19 Using the Windows printer software...20 Using the Macintosh printer software...21 Loading paper and original documents 23 Loading paper...23 Loading various paper types...23 Loading original documents on the scanner glass 26 Printing 28 Printing basic documents...28 Printing a document...28 Printing Web pages...28 Printing multiple...
... Setting up the printer as a copier only...10 Understanding the parts of the printer...15 Using the printer control panel...17 Understanding the printer software 19 Installing printer software...19 Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only 19 Using the Windows printer software...20 Using the Macintosh printer software...21 Loading paper and original documents 23 Loading paper...23 Loading various paper types...23 Loading original documents on the scanner glass 26 Printing 28 Printing basic documents...28 Printing a document...28 Printing Web pages...28 Printing multiple...
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...-size paper...36 Printing other specialty documents ...37 Saving and deleting print settings...37 Copying 39 Making a copy...39 Copying 4 x 6 photos...39 Scanning 40 Scanning original documents...40 Canceling scan jobs...41 Faxing 42 Sending a fax...42 Receiving a fax automatically...42 Maintaining the printer 44 Maintaining print cartridges...44 Installing print cartridges...44 Removing used print cartridges...45 Refilling print cartridges...46 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...46 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...46 Preserving the print cartridges ...47 Cleaning...
...-size paper...36 Printing other specialty documents ...37 Saving and deleting print settings...37 Copying 39 Making a copy...39 Copying 4 x 6 photos...39 Scanning 40 Scanning original documents...40 Canceling scan jobs...41 Faxing 42 Sending a fax...42 Receiving a fax automatically...42 Maintaining the printer 44 Maintaining print cartridges...44 Installing print cartridges...44 Removing used print cartridges...45 Refilling print cartridges...46 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...46 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ...46 Preserving the print cartridges ...47 Cleaning...
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... EST) Note: Support numbers and times may change without notice. The electronic version installs automatically with your printer. 8 Support in English: Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-11:00 PM EST), Saturday (Noon-6:00 PM EST) Telephone numbers and support hours vary by country or region. Note: For additional information about the printer Publications See the Quick Setup sheet Printed Getting Started guide Electronic User's Guide For Initial setup instructions that came...
... EST) Note: Support numbers and times may change without notice. The electronic version installs automatically with your printer. 8 Support in English: Monday-Friday (8:00 AM-11:00 PM EST), Saturday (Noon-6:00 PM EST) Telephone numbers and support hours vary by country or region. Note: For additional information about the printer Publications See the Quick Setup sheet Printed Getting Started guide Electronic User's Guide For Initial setup instructions that came...
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... printer to be installed on your printer to work properly, allow the printer software to a computer, use the setup documentation and the printer software CD that came with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. 4 1 2 1 3 3 2 1 Print cartridges Note: Contents, such as a copier only Use the following instructions if you about the printer software being installed. Setting up the printer Bypassing security warnings during software installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may vary. 2 Power cord 3 Printer software CD 4 Quick Setup sheet...
... printer to be installed on your printer to work properly, allow the printer software to a computer, use the setup documentation and the printer software CD that came with the printer. 1 Unpack the printer. 4 1 2 1 3 3 2 1 Print cartridges Note: Contents, such as a copier only Use the following instructions if you about the printer software being installed. Setting up the printer Bypassing security warnings during software installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may vary. 2 Power cord 3 Printer software CD 4 Quick Setup sheet...
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Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item. 1 2 4 5 3 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. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable. 16 Use the 6 Paper guide 7 Scanner glass To Keep paper straight when feeding.
Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item. 1 2 4 5 3 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. Warning-Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable. 16 Use the 6 Paper guide 7 Scanner glass To Keep paper straight when feeding.
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Using the printer control panel 1 2 8 3 4 7 5 6 Press 1 To Start a color copy of a document or photo. 2 Start a black-and-white copy of a document or photo. 3 Start a 4 x 6-inch color photo copy. 4 Scan a document or photo to the computer. 5 Load or eject paper. 6 • Turn the printer on or off. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Reset the printer. 7 Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. 8 Set the number of copies. 17
Using the printer control panel 1 2 8 3 4 7 5 6 Press 1 To Start a color copy of a document or photo. 2 Start a black-and-white copy of a document or photo. 3 Start a 4 x 6-inch color photo copy. 4 Scan a document or photo to the computer. 5 Load or eject paper. 6 • Turn the printer on or off. • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Reset the printer. 7 Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. 8 Set the number of copies. 17
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... your operating system. 4 Follow the instructions on the screens to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for Windows Vista users. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to download the driver and install the printer software. To install the Microsoft QFE Patch and extract the driver: 1 Insert the installation software CD, and then click Cancel...
... your operating system. 4 Follow the instructions on the screens to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for Windows Vista users. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to download the driver and install the printer software. To install the Microsoft QFE Patch and extract the driver: 1 Insert the installation software CD, and then click Cancel...
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... the XPS driver, see the XPS readme file on your computer: a Click Computer, and then double-click (C:). Using the Windows printer software When you set Ringing and Answering, and print fax history and status reports. 20 The file is located in phone book. • Access the Lexmark Fax Setup Utility. Use the LexmarkTM Productivity Studio or Lexmark FastPics Lexmark Fax Solutions Software To • Scan, copy, fax, e-mail, or print a photo or document. • Transfer photos. • Make photo greeting cards. • Adjust settings for USB, and then...
... the XPS driver, see the XPS readme file on your computer: a Click Computer, and then double-click (C:). Using the Windows printer software When you set Ringing and Answering, and print fax history and status reports. 20 The file is located in phone book. • Access the Lexmark Fax Setup Utility. Use the LexmarkTM Productivity Studio or Lexmark FastPics Lexmark Fax Solutions Software To • Scan, copy, fax, e-mail, or print a photo or document. • Transfer photos. • Make photo greeting cards. • Adjust settings for USB, and then...
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...Print dialog Adjust the print settings and schedule print jobs. Use the Lexmark All-In-One Center Lexmark Fax Setup Utility Lexmark Network Card Reader To • Scan photos and documents. • Customize settings for scan jobs. • Customize settings for the print job such as the following: • Select the number of copies to use. Use the Printing Preferences Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility To When you select File Œ Print with the printer software during installation. Printer Services dialog • Access the printer utility. • Troubleshoot. • Order ink...
...Print dialog Adjust the print settings and schedule print jobs. Use the Lexmark All-In-One Center Lexmark Fax Setup Utility Lexmark Network Card Reader To • Scan photos and documents. • Customize settings for scan jobs. • Customize settings for the print job such as the following: • Select the number of copies to use. Use the Printing Preferences Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility To When you select File Œ Print with the printer software during installation. Printer Services dialog • Access the printer utility. • Troubleshoot. • Order ink...
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... print, the type of paper to be used , and how the pages should print. Notes: • For Windows, the software supports Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later or a compatible version of Firefox. • For Macintosh, the software supports a compatible version of Firefox. 1 Load paper. 2 Open a Web page using a supported browser. 28 Printing Printing basic documents Printing a document 1 Load the paper. 2 Do one of the following to print: Using Windows a With a document open in a Windows program , click File Œ Print. c From the print options pop-up menu, choose the printer...
... print, the type of paper to be used , and how the pages should print. Notes: • For Windows, the software supports Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later or a compatible version of Firefox. • For Macintosh, the software supports a compatible version of Firefox. 1 Load paper. 2 Open a Web page using a supported browser. 28 Printing Printing basic documents Printing a document 1 Load the paper. 2 Do one of the following to print: Using Windows a With a document open in a Windows program , click File Œ Print. c From the print options pop-up menu, choose the printer...
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... screen to cancel a particular print job, right-click the document name, and then select Cancel. • If you installed Lexmark FastPics or Lexmark Productivity Studio, then the one of media that has a reverse image printed on it offers excellent image quality and outstanding value. • Lexmark Premium Photo Paper-A high-gloss, heavyweight quality photo paper specifically designed to cancel, and then click Delete. Printing specialty documents Choosing compatible specialty paper types • Heavyweight matte paper-A photo paper...
... screen to cancel a particular print job, right-click the document name, and then select Cancel. • If you installed Lexmark FastPics or Lexmark Productivity Studio, then the one of media that has a reverse image printed on it offers excellent image quality and outstanding value. • Lexmark Premium Photo Paper-A high-gloss, heavyweight quality photo paper specifically designed to cancel, and then click Delete. Printing specialty documents Choosing compatible specialty paper types • Heavyweight matte paper-A photo paper...
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... changed or deleted. 6 Click Save. 7 Close all open , click File ΠPrint. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Make adjustments to the settings. 4 Click Profiles, and then click Save your current settings. 5 Select an empty location for your printer model. For information about printing these documents, see the Help installed with the programs or applications you print specialty documents such as booklets, posters, iron-on the desktop: a Go to the Mac OS X drive where the printer software...
... changed or deleted. 6 Click Save. 7 Close all open , click File ΠPrint. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 Make adjustments to the settings. 4 Click Profiles, and then click Save your current settings. 5 Select an empty location for your printer model. For information about printing these documents, see the Help installed with the programs or applications you print specialty documents such as booklets, posters, iron-on the desktop: a Go to the Mac OS X drive where the printer software...
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... a paper copy of your fax, then select Print a copy of the Welcome screen, click Set up to 64 numbers, commas, periods, spaces, and/or these symbols 8 Enter the cover page information, and then click Next. 9 If there are any additional documents that you send a fax, make sure: • The printer is connected to install the Lexmark Fax Solutions and Lexmark Productivity Studio programs. Sending a fax 1 Load an original document facedown on your fax. 12 Click Send. Note: A fax number can...
... a paper copy of your fax, then select Print a copy of the Welcome screen, click Set up to 64 numbers, commas, periods, spaces, and/or these symbols 8 Enter the cover page information, and then click Next. 9 If there are any additional documents that you send a fax, make sure: • The printer is connected to install the Lexmark Fax Solutions and Lexmark Productivity Studio programs. Sending a fax 1 Load an original document facedown on your fax. 12 Click Send. Note: A fax number can...
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... outlet. Color cartridge 15A Color cartridge2 15 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1Values obtained by continuous printing. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 2Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 2690 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield 1 Black cartridge 4A Black cartridge2 4 For page yield values, refer to remove any ink residue that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the paper support and paper exit tray. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with...
... outlet. Color cartridge 15A Color cartridge2 15 Photo cartridge 31 Not applicable 1Values obtained by continuous printing. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 2Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 2690 Series models Item Part number Average cartridge standard page yield 1 Black cartridge 4A Black cartridge2 4 For page yield values, refer to remove any ink residue that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the paper support and paper exit tray. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with...
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... to turn the printer on . TEMPORARILY DISABLE SECURITY PROGRAMS IN WINDOWS 1 Close all open programs. 2 Disable any obvious damage. Software did not install If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the list in the Printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. These are supported: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 with the USB symbol. If the cable is marked with Service...
... to turn the printer on . TEMPORARILY DISABLE SECURITY PROGRAMS IN WINDOWS 1 Close all open programs. 2 Disable any obvious damage. Software did not install If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the list in the Printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. These are supported: Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000 with the USB symbol. If the cable is marked with Service...
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REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one or more of the following : CHECK MESSAGES If an error message appears, then resolve the error before trying to install the software. 8 When the installation is properly connected to the printer and plugged into a known working electrical outlet that the power cord is completed, enable the security software again. 6 If necessary, double-click...
REMOVE AND THEN RELOAD PAPER CHECK INK Check the ink levels, and then install new print cartridges if necessary. CHECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one or more of the following : CHECK MESSAGES If an error message appears, then resolve the error before trying to install the software. 8 When the installation is properly connected to the printer and plugged into a known working electrical outlet that the power cord is completed, enable the security software again. 6 If necessary, double-click...
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... power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Remove the power supply from the list. 3 Select Uninstall. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software. 5 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 6 Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens. 7 Insert the installation CD, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to turn on the printer. c Type D:\setup.exe, where D is not functioning properly, or if a communications error message...
... power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Remove the power supply from the list. 3 Select Uninstall. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software. 5 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 6 Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens. 7 Insert the installation CD, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to turn on the printer. c Type D:\setup.exe, where D is not functioning properly, or if a communications error message...
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... Software Program or components thereof. The term "Use" means storing, loading, installing, executing, or displaying the Software Program. You agree that appears on more than one (1) copy of the Software Program solely for purposes of authorized users to the number specified in this License Agreement, and any public or distributed network. and/or its suppliers, affiliates, and resellers, and your agreement with Lexmark. 3 LICENSE GRANT. Lexmark...
... Software Program or components thereof. The term "Use" means storing, loading, installing, executing, or displaying the Software Program. You agree that appears on more than one (1) copy of the Software Program solely for purposes of authorized users to the number specified in this License Agreement, and any public or distributed network. and/or its suppliers, affiliates, and resellers, and your agreement with Lexmark. 3 LICENSE GRANT. Lexmark...
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... 6 color copy button 39 B banner paper, loading 26 buttons, control panel 4 x 6 color copy 39 buttons, printer control panel 4 x 6 Copy 17 Black Copy 17 Cancel 17 Color Copy 17 Paper Feed 17 Power 17 Scan 17 Up arrow 17 C canceling print jobs 32 scan job 41 cards loading 25 cartridges, print installing 44 ordering 48 preserving 47 removing 45 using genuine Lexmark 46 wiping 46 cleaning exterior of the printer 48 copying 39 4 x 6 photos 39 custom-size paper, loading 25, 36 custom-size paper, printing 36 D document multiple copies, printing 29 documents loading on scanner glass 40 loading on the...
... 6 color copy button 39 B banner paper, loading 26 buttons, control panel 4 x 6 color copy 39 buttons, printer control panel 4 x 6 Copy 17 Black Copy 17 Cancel 17 Color Copy 17 Paper Feed 17 Power 17 Scan 17 Up arrow 17 C canceling print jobs 32 scan job 41 cards loading 25 cartridges, print installing 44 ordering 48 preserving 47 removing 45 using genuine Lexmark 46 wiping 46 cleaning exterior of the printer 48 copying 39 4 x 6 photos 39 custom-size paper, loading 25, 36 custom-size paper, printing 36 D document multiple copies, printing 29 documents loading on scanner glass 40 loading on the...
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... postcards loading 25 power button is not lit 50 power supply port 16 print cartridge carrier 16 print cartridges installing 44 ordering 48 preserving 47 refilling 46 removing 45 using genuine Lexmark 46 wiping 46 print jobs, canceling 32 print settings saving and deleting 37 printer setting up without a computer 10 printer control panel 15 using 17 printer software installing 19 reinstalling 54 removing 54 printing collate 29 custom-size paper 36 documents 28 envelopes 34 labels 35 last page first 30 multiple copies 29 multiple pages on one sheet 30 photos using...
... postcards loading 25 power button is not lit 50 power supply port 16 print cartridge carrier 16 print cartridges installing 44 ordering 48 preserving 47 refilling 46 removing 45 using genuine Lexmark 46 wiping 46 print jobs, canceling 32 print settings saving and deleting 37 printer setting up without a computer 10 printer control panel 15 using 17 printer software installing 19 reinstalling 54 removing 54 printing collate 29 custom-size paper 36 documents 28 envelopes 34 labels 35 last page first 30 multiple copies 29 multiple pages on one sheet 30 photos using...
