Lexmark 2500 Series manual Print troubleshooting

Check ink

Cartridges may have tape on them

Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on hold or paused.

May need to reconnect power supply

Software may not be installed correctly

Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary.

1Remove the print cartridges.

2Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed.

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3Reinsert the cartridges.

1Click:

•In Windows XP Pro: Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and Faxes.

•In Windows XP Home: Start Œ Control Panel Œ Printers and Faxes.

•In Windows 2000 or Windows Vista: Start Œ Settings Œ Printers.

2Double-click the name of your printer.

3Click Printer.

•Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing.

•Make sure a check mark does appear next to Set As Default.

1Press to turn the printer off.

2Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.

3Gently remove the power supply from the printer.

4Reconnect the power supply to the printer.

5Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.

6Press to turn the printer on.

1Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Removing and reinstalling the software” on page 55.

2If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software.

a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region.

bClick the links for drivers or downloads.

cSelect your printer family.

dSelect your printer model.

eSelect your operating system.

fSelect the file you want to download, and then follow the directions on the computer screen.

Print troubleshooting

•“Improving print quality” on page 45

•“Poor text and graphic quality” on page 45

•“Poor quality at the edges of the page” on page 46

•“Print speed is slow” on page 46

Troubleshooting

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