Using the Solution Center, From here, You can | Lexmark 2500 Series

Using the Solution Center

The Solution Center provides help, as well as information about the printer status and ink level. To open the Solution Center, use one of these methods:

Method 1

1From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon.

2Click Setup and diagnose printer.

The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance tab open.

Method 2

1Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series.

2Select Solution Center.

The Solution Center consists of six tabs:

From here

Printer Status (Main dialog)

How To

Troubleshooting

Maintenance

You can

•View the status of the printer. For example, while printing, the status of the printer is Busy Printing.

•View paper type detected.

•View ink levels and order new print cartridges.

•Learn how to:

–Use basic features.

–Print, scan, copy, and fax.

–Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron- on transfers, and transparencies.

•Find the electronic User's Guide for more information.

•View ink levels and order new print cartridges.

•Learn tips about the current status.

•Solve printer problems.

•View ink levels and order new print cartridges.

•Install a new print cartridge.

Note: Wait until scanning is complete before installing a new print cartridge.

•View shopping options for new cartridges.

•Print a test page.

•Clean to fix horizontal streaks.

•Align to fix blurry edges.

•Troubleshoot other ink problems.

•View ink levels and order new print cartridges.

Learning about the software

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Lexmark 2500 Series manual Using the Solution Center, Click Setup and diagnose printer, From here, You can

Contents

December Getting Started Safety information Contents Scanning FaxingIndex Description Where to findFinding in form a tion a bout t he pr inter Finding information about the printer Users Guide Click View Users Guide including Setup Troubleshooting Description Where to find North America Where to find rest of worldWhere to find US Page Checking the box contents Setting u p the p rinte r Learn in g abou t the p r inter Understanding the parts of the printerUse Scanner unit Scanner support Check Using the control panel buttons Using the printer software Using the Lexmark Imaging StudioLearn in g abou t the software ClickTo You can Using the Solution CenterClick Setup and diagnose printer From here Using the Toolbar Using Print Properties Click Click Printing Preferences Resetting printer software settings to defaultsClick Start Œ Settings Œ Printers or Printers and Faxes Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users Load ing pa per a nd o r igin al d ocum ents Loading paperLoading original documents on the scanner glass Page Prin ting Printing a documentPrinting a Web Click Print Now Printing photos or images from a Web Click Select photos to save Click Deselect All Working with photo sRetrieving and managing photos Click Automatically save all photos to My Pictures Printing photos using the computer Printing all photos from a media device using the computerPrinting photos from the Photo Library Creating photo projects Printing Photo PackagesCreating Photo Greeting Cards Dimensions Creating and viewing a slideshowPrinting an image as a multiple-page poster Page Copying 4 x 6 photos Copying using the control panelCop ying Making a copy Copying a document using the computer Copying using the computer Copying a photo using the computer Scan ning Scanning using the control panelCustomizing scan settings using the computer Setting Setting Options Faxing Sending a fax using the software Receiving 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 quality Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Ordering paper and other supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper Troublesh oo tin g Setup troubleshootingPower button is not lit Software does not install Does not print Print troubleshooting Poor text and graphic quality Print speed is slow Poor quality at the edges Copier does not respond Copy troubleshootingPartial document or photo prints Photo smudges Faded print White lines in print Scan troubleshootingPoor copy quality Partial document or photo copies Scanner does not respond Scan was not successfulScanning takes too long or freezes the computer Partial document or photo scans Fax troubleshootingJams and misfeeds troubleshooting Poor scanned image quality Paper or specialty media misfeeds Paper jams Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Banner paper jamsSelect Portrait or Landscape Blinking lights on the control panel Error messages Black and Color cartridge replacement required Removing and reinstalling the software Numerics Index Paper or specialty media misfeeds Using the software 34 removing print cartridges