Lexmark 2500 Series manual Copy troubleshooting, Partial document or photo prints, Photo smudges

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Select a lower print quality

Software may not be installed correctly

1From the software application, click File ΠPrint.

2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

3Click Quality/Copies.

4From the Quality/Speed area, select a lower print quality.

For more information, see “Software may not be installed correctly” on page 43.

Partial document or photo prints

Check document placement

Check paper size

Make sure the document or photo is loaded facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner.

Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you selected.

Photo smudges

Photo smudges

To prevent smudging, avoid touching the surface of a printed photo. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

Copy troubleshooting

“Copier does not respond” on page 47

“Scanner unit does not close” on page 47

“Poor copy quality” on page 48

“Partial document or photo copies” on page 48

Copier does not respond

Check the control panel for any blinking lights

Check power

Software may not be installed correctly

If one of the lights is blinking, see “Blinking lights on the control panel” on page 53.

If the light is not on, see “Power button is not lit” on page 42.

For more information, see “Software may not be installed correctly” on page 44.

Scanner unit does not close

Check for obstructions

1Lift the scanner unit.

2Remove any obstruction keeping the scanner unit open.

3Lower the scanner unit.

Troubleshooting

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Contents December Getting StartedSafety information Contents Index ScanningFaxing Description Where to findFinding in form a tion a bout t he pr inter Finding information about the printerUsers Guide Click View Users Guide including Setup TroubleshootingWhere to find US Description Where to find North AmericaWhere to find rest of world Page Checking the box contents Setting u p the p rinte rUse Learn in g abou t the p r interUnderstanding the parts of the printer Scanner unit Scanner support Check Using the control panel buttonsLearn in g abou t the software Using the printer softwareUsing the Lexmark Imaging Studio ClickTo You can Using the Solution CenterClick Setup and diagnose printer From hereUsing the Toolbar Using Print PropertiesClick Click Printing Preferences Resetting printer software settings to defaultsClick Start ΠSettings ΠPrinters or Printers and Faxes Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista usersLoading original documents on the scanner glass Load ing pa per a nd o r igin al d ocum entsLoading paper Page Printing a Web Prin tingPrinting a document Click Print Now Printing photos or images from a WebClick Select photos to save Click Deselect All Working with photo sRetrieving and managing photos Click Automatically save all photos to My PicturesPrinting photos from the Photo Library Printing photos using the computerPrinting all photos from a media device using the computer Creating Photo Greeting Cards Creating photo projectsPrinting Photo Packages Printing an image as a multiple-page poster DimensionsCreating and viewing a slideshow Page Copying 4 x 6 photos Copying using the control panelCop ying Making a copyCopying a document using the computer Copying using the computerCopying a photo using the computer Scan ning Scanning using the control panelCustomizing scan settings using the computer SettingSetting Options Faxing Sending a fax using the softwareReceiving a fax using the software Removing a used print cartridge Installing print cartridgesMain taining the prin t er Changing print cartridgesPage Aligning the print cartridges Open the Solution CenterAchieving better print quality Improving print qualityCleaning the print cartridge nozzles Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Ordering paper and other supplies Ordering print cartridgesLexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper Troublesh oo tin g Setup troubleshootingPower button is not lit Software does not installDoes not print Print troubleshooting Poor text and graphic quality Print speed is slow Poor quality at the edgesCopier does not respond Copy troubleshootingPartial document or photo prints Photo smudgesFaded print White lines in print Scan troubleshootingPoor copy quality Partial document or photo copiesScanning takes too long or freezes the computer Scanner does not respondScan was not successful Partial document or photo scans Fax troubleshootingJams and misfeeds troubleshooting Poor scanned image qualityPaper or specialty media misfeeds Paper jamsSelect Portrait or Landscape Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty mediaBanner paper jams Blinking lights on the control panel Error messages Black and Color cartridge replacement required Removing and reinstalling the softwareNumerics IndexPaper or specialty media misfeeds Using the software 34 removing print cartridges
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