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Lexmark 2500 Series Contents, Safety information, Finding information about the printer, Printing

Models: 2500 Series

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Safety information	2
Finding information about the printer	5
Setting up the printer	9
Checking the box contents	9
Learning about the printer	10
Understanding the parts of the printer	10
Using the control panel buttons	12
Learning about the software	13
Using the printer software	13
Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio	13
Using the Solution Center	15
Using Print Properties	16
Using the Toolbar	16
Resetting printer software settings to defaults	18
Loading paper and original documents	19
Loading paper	19
Loading original documents on the scanner glass	19
Printing	21
Printing a document	21
Printing a Web page	21
Printing photos or images from a Web page	22
Working with photos	23
Retrieving and managing photos	23
Printing photos using the computer	24
Creating photo projects	25
Copying	28
Copying using the control panel	28
Copying using the computer	29
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2007 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved 2500 Series All-In-OneGetting Started DecemberSafety information Finding information about the printer ContentsSafety information Setting up the printerFaxing TroubleshootingMaintaining the printer ScanningFindinginformationaboutthe printer Setup sheetGetting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Where to findUsers Guide Lexmark Solution Center2 Click View Users Guide including Setup Troubleshooting 2 Select Lexmark Solution CenterWhere to find US Limited WarrantyWhere to find North America Where to find rest of worldMachine Type number Serial number Date purchased Store where purchased Finding information about the printerSetup sheet Settingup theprinterChecking the box contents NameLearningabouttheprinter Understanding the parts of the printerUse the Power supply with port Use thePrint cartridge carrier Using the control panel buttons CheckPress Use this software Using the printer softwareUsing the Lexmark Imaging Studio LearningaboutthesoftwareClick ClickToSetup and diagnose printer DetailsFrom here Using the Solution Center2 Click Setup and diagnose printer 2 Select Solution CenterYou can Using Print PropertiesUsing the Toolbar From hereClick 3 Click Printing Preferences Resetting printer software settings to defaults1 Click Start Œ Settings Œ Printers or Printers and Faxes Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista usersLoadingpaperandoriginaldocuments Loading paperLoading original documents on the scanner glass Note Photos should be loaded as shown 3 Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned imageLoading paper and original documents Printing a Web page 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupPrin ting Printing a document7 Click Print Now Printing photos or images from a Web pageRetrieving and managing photos Transferring all photos from a media device using the computerTransferring selected photos from a media device using the computer Working withphotosPrinting photos from the Photo Library Printing photos using the computerPrinting all photos from a media device using the computer Printing selected photos from a media device using the computer4 Click Select photos to print 5 Click Deselect All Creating photo projectsPrinting Photo Packages Creating Photo Greeting Cards12 Click Print Now DimensionsCreating and viewing a slideshow Printing an image as a multiple-page poster10 From the Poster Size drop-down list, select the poster size 12 Click Print Now in the bottom right corner of the screenWorking with photos Copying 4 x 6 photos Copying using the control panelCopying Making a copyCopying a document using the computer Copying using the computerCopying a photo using the computer Setting Scanning using the control panelCustomizing scan settings using the computer 3 Click Custom SettingsYou can make your selections permanent by selecting the check box SettingOptions Convert the image to text with OCRFaxing Sending a fax using the softwareReceiving a fax using the software 3 Click Tools Œ Preferences and Settings4 Click the Receiving Faxes tab Removing a used print cartridge Installing print cartridgesMaintainingtheprinter Changing print cartridges6 Load paper Maintaining the printer 4 Close the lidsAligning the print cartridges 2 Open the Solution CenterAchieving better print quality Improving print qualityCleaning the print cartridge nozzles Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Part number Ordering print cartridgesOrdering paper and other supplies Lexmark 2500 series models exceptPaper size PaperLexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper Note Availability may vary by country or regionSoftware does not install TroubleshootingSetup troubleshooting Power button is not litCheck the control panel for any blinking lights Page does not printMay need to reconnect power supply Software may not be installed correctlyPrint troubleshooting In Windows XP Pro Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and FaxesIn Windows XP Home Start Œ Control Panel Œ Printers and Faxes Review steps to improve print quality Poor text and graphic qualityImproving print quality White lines in printPrint speed is slow 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup3 Click Paper Setup Poor quality at the edges of the pageCopier does not respond Copy troubleshootingPartial document or photo prints Photo smudgesBlank pages Scan troubleshootingPoor copy quality Partial document or photo copiesScan was not successful In Windows 2000 Start Œ Settings Œ Printers4 Click Custom Settings Scanner does not respondPartial document or photo scans Fax troubleshootingJams and misfeeds troubleshooting Poor scanned image qualityPaper jams Paper or specialty media misfeedsCheck paper condition Banner paper jams For Windows XP Pro Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and FaxesFor Windows 2000 Start Œ Settings Œ Printers Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty mediaBlinking lights on the control panel Error messages Cartridge Alert Black cartridge replacement requiredColor cartridge replacement required 1 Click Start Œ Programs or All Programs Œ Lexmark 2500 Series Removing and reinstalling the softwareBlack and Color cartridge replacement required 2 Select UninstallNumerics Indexpaper feed button blinking printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media