Lexmark 2500 Series guide

Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts

1Remove the print cartridges.

2Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.

3Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

4Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

5With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4.

6Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely.

7Reinsert the print cartridges.

8Print the document again.

9If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 38.

10Repeat step 9 up to two more times.

11If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges.

Maintaining the printer

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Lexmark 2500 Series manual Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts

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