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Lexmark 2500 Series manual Learningaboutthesoftware, Using the printer software, Use this software

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Learningaboutthesoftware

Learningaboutthesoftware

This chapter tells how to use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operating system, see the Mac Help:

1From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder.

2Double-click the printer Help icon.

Using the printer software

Use this software

The Lexmark Imaging Studio

The Solution Center

Print Properties

The Toolbar

To

Preview, scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos.

Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information.

Select the best print settings for the document you are printing.

Create printer-friendly versions of an active Web page.

Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio

To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use one of these methods:

Method 1		Method 2
From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging		1	Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark
Studio icon.			2500 Series.
		2	Select Lexmark Imaging Studio.

Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the task you want to complete.

Click

To

Scan

Copy

Details

•Scan a photo or document.

•Save, edit, or share your photo or document.

•Copy a photo or document.

•Reprint or enlarge your photo.

Fax

Send a photo or document as a fax.

E-mail

Send a document or photo as an attachment to an e-mail message.

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Contents

Getting Started 2500 Series All-In-OneDecember 2007 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reservedSafety information Safety information ContentsSetting up the printer Finding information about the printerMaintaining the printer TroubleshootingScanning FaxingGetting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Setup sheetWhere to find Findinginformationaboutthe printer2 Click View Users Guide including Setup Troubleshooting Lexmark Solution Center2 Select Lexmark Solution Center Users GuideWhere to find North America Limited WarrantyWhere to find rest of world Where to find USMachine Type number Serial number Date purchased Store where purchased Finding information about the printerChecking the box contents Settingup theprinterName Setup sheetUnderstanding the parts of the printer LearningabouttheprinterUse the Use the Power supply with portPrint cartridge carrier Check Using the control panel buttonsPress Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio Using the printer softwareLearningaboutthesoftware Use this softwareSetup and diagnose printer ClickToDetails Click2 Click Setup and diagnose printer Using the Solution Center2 Select Solution Center From hereUsing the Toolbar Using Print PropertiesFrom here You canClick 1 Click Start Œ Settings Œ Printers or Printers and Faxes Resetting printer software settings to defaultsWindows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users 3 Click Printing PreferencesLoading paper LoadingpaperandoriginaldocumentsLoading 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 shownLoading paper and original documents Prin ting 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupPrinting a document Printing a Web page7 Click Print Now Printing photos or images from a Web pageTransferring selected photos from a media device using the computer Transferring all photos from a media device using the computerWorking withphotos Retrieving and managing photosPrinting all photos from a media device using the computer Printing photos using the computerPrinting selected photos from a media device using the computer Printing photos from the Photo LibraryPrinting Photo Packages Creating photo projectsCreating Photo Greeting Cards 4 Click Select photos to print 5 Click Deselect AllCreating and viewing a slideshow DimensionsPrinting an image as a multiple-page poster 12 Click Print Now12 Click Print Now in the bottom right corner of the screen 10 From the Poster Size drop-down list, select the poster sizeWorking with photos Copying Copying using the control panelMaking a copy Copying 4 x 6 photosCopying a document using the computer Copying using the computerCopying a photo using the computer Customizing scan settings using the computer Scanning using the control panel3 Click Custom Settings SettingOptions SettingConvert the image to text with OCR You can make your selections permanent by selecting the check boxFaxing Sending a fax using the software3 Click Tools Œ Preferences and Settings Receiving a fax using the software4 Click the Receiving Faxes tab Maintainingtheprinter Installing print cartridgesChanging print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge6 Load paper Maintaining the printer 4 Close the lidsAchieving better print quality 2 Open the Solution CenterImproving print quality Aligning the print cartridgesCleaning the print cartridge nozzles Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Ordering paper and other supplies Ordering print cartridgesLexmark 2500 series models except Part numberLexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper PaperNote Availability may vary by country or region Paper sizeSetup troubleshooting TroubleshootingPower button is not lit Software does not installMay need to reconnect power supply Page does not printSoftware may not be installed correctly Check the control panel for any blinking lightsIn Windows XP Pro Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and Faxes Print troubleshootingIn Windows XP Home Start Œ Control Panel Œ Printers and Faxes Improving print quality Poor text and graphic qualityWhite lines in print Review steps to improve print quality3 Click Paper Setup 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupPoor quality at the edges of the page Print speed is slowPartial document or photo prints Copy troubleshootingPhoto smudges Copier does not respondPoor copy quality Scan troubleshootingPartial document or photo copies Blank pages4 Click Custom Settings In Windows 2000 Start Œ Settings Œ PrintersScanner does not respond Scan was not successfulJams and misfeeds troubleshooting Fax troubleshootingPoor scanned image quality Partial document or photo scansPaper or specialty media misfeeds Paper jamsCheck paper condition For Windows 2000 Start Œ Settings Œ Printers For Windows XP Pro Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and FaxesPrinter does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Banner paper jamsBlinking lights on the control panel Cartridge Alert Black cartridge replacement required Error messagesColor cartridge replacement required Black and Color cartridge replacement required Removing and reinstalling the software2 Select Uninstall 1 Click Start Œ Programs or All Programs Œ Lexmark 2500 SeriesNumerics Indexpaper feed button blinking printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media