Getting Started
2500 Series All-In-One
December
2007 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved
Safety information
Safety information
Contents
Setting up the printer
Finding information about the printer
Maintaining the printer
Troubleshooting
Scanning
Faxing
Getting Started or Setup Solutions booklet
Setup sheet
Where to find
Findinginformationaboutthe printer
2 Click View Users Guide including Setup Troubleshooting
Lexmark Solution Center
2 Select Lexmark Solution Center
Users Guide
Where to find North America
Limited Warranty
Where to find rest of world
Where to find US
Machine Type number Serial number Date purchased
Store where purchased Finding information about the printer
Checking the box contents
Settingup theprinter
Name
Setup sheet
Understanding the parts of the printer
Learningabouttheprinter
Use the
Use the
Power supply with port
Print cartridge carrier
Check
Using the control panel buttons
Press
Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio
Using the printer software
Learningaboutthesoftware
Use this software
Setup and diagnose printer
ClickTo
Details
Click
2 Click Setup and diagnose printer
Using the Solution Center
2 Select Solution Center
From here
Using the Toolbar
Using Print Properties
From here
You can
Click
1 Click Start Settings Printers or Printers and Faxes
Resetting printer software settings to defaults
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users
3 Click Printing Preferences
Loading paper
Loadingpaperandoriginaldocuments
Loading original documents on the scanner glass
3 Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image
Note Photos should be loaded as shown
Loading paper and original documents
Prin ting
3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup
Printing a document
Printing a Web page
7 Click Print Now
Printing photos or images from a Web page
Transferring selected photos from a media device using the computer
Transferring all photos from a media device using the computer
Working withphotos
Retrieving and managing photos
Printing all photos from a media device using the computer
Printing photos using the computer
Printing selected photos from a media device using the computer
Printing photos from the Photo Library
Printing Photo Packages
Creating photo projects
Creating Photo Greeting Cards
4 Click Select photos to print 5 Click Deselect All
Creating and viewing a slideshow
Dimensions
Printing an image as a multiple-page poster
12 Click Print Now
12 Click Print Now in the bottom right corner of the screen
10 From the Poster Size drop-down list, select the poster size
Working with photos
Copying
Copying using the control panel
Making a copy
Copying 4 x 6 photos
Copying a document using the computer
Copying using the computer
Copying a photo using the computer
Customizing scan settings using the computer
Scanning using the control panel
3 Click Custom Settings
Setting
Options
Setting
Convert the image to text with OCR
You can make your selections permanent by selecting the check box
Faxing
Sending a fax using the software
3 Click Tools Preferences and Settings
Receiving a fax using the software
4 Click the Receiving Faxes tab
Maintainingtheprinter
Installing print cartridges
Changing print cartridges
Removing a used print cartridge
6 Load paper Maintaining the printer
4 Close the lids
Achieving better print quality
2 Open the Solution Center
Improving print quality
Aligning the print cartridges
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts
Ordering paper and other supplies
Ordering print cartridges
Lexmark 2500 series models except
Part number
Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper
Paper
Note Availability may vary by country or region
Paper size
Setup troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Power button is not lit
Software does not install
May need to reconnect power supply
Page does not print
Software may not be installed correctly
Check the control panel for any blinking lights
In Windows XP Pro Start Settings Printers and Faxes
Print troubleshooting
In Windows XP Home Start Control Panel Printers and Faxes
Improving print quality
Poor text and graphic quality
White lines in print
Review steps to improve print quality
3 Click Paper Setup
2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup
Poor quality at the edges of the page
Print speed is slow
Partial document or photo prints
Copy troubleshooting
Photo smudges
Copier does not respond
Poor copy quality
Scan troubleshooting
Partial document or photo copies
Blank pages
4 Click Custom Settings
In Windows 2000 Start Settings Printers
Scanner does not respond
Scan was not successful
Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting
Fax troubleshooting
Poor scanned image quality
Partial document or photo scans
Paper or specialty media misfeeds
Paper jams
Check paper condition
For Windows 2000 Start Settings Printers
For Windows XP Pro Start Settings Printers and Faxes
Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media
Banner paper jams
Blinking lights on the control panel
Cartridge Alert Black cartridge replacement required
Error messages
Color cartridge replacement required
Black and Color cartridge replacement required
Removing and reinstalling the software
2 Select Uninstall
1 Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series
Numerics
Index
paper feed button blinking
printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media