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Lexmark 2500 Series manual Help, Lexmark Solution Center, Click Users Guide, Description

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User's Guide

User's Guide

Description

The User's Guide gives you instructions for using the printer and other information such as:

•Using the software (on Windows operating systems)

•Loading paper

•Printing

•Working with photos

•Scanning (if supported by your printer)

•Making copies (if supported by your printer)

•Faxing (if supported by your printer)

•Maintaining the printer

•Connecting the printer to a network (if supported by your printer)

•Troubleshooting problems with printing, copying, scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds

Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help:

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

2Double-click the printer Help icon.

Help

Description

The Help gives you instructions for using the software, if your printer connects to a computer.

Where to find

When you install the printer software, the User's Guide will be installed.

1Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series.

2Click User's Guide.

If the link to the User'sGuide is not on your desktop, follow these instructions:

1Insert the CD.

The installation screen appears.

Note: If necessary, click Start Run, and then type D:\setup, where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive.

2Click View User's Guide (including Setup Troubleshooting).

3Click Yes.

An icon of the User's Guide appears on your desktop, and the User's Guide appears on the screen.

You can also find this document on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.

Where to find

While in any Lexmark software program, click Help, Tips Help, or Help Help Topics.

Lexmark Solution Center

Description

The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on your CD. It installs with the other software, if your printer connects to a computer.

Where to find

To access the Lexmark Solution Center:

1Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark 2500 Series.

2Select Lexmark Solution Center.

Finding information about the printer

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Lexmark 2500 Series manual Help, Click Users Guide, Select Lexmark Solution Center, Description, Where to find

Contents

December 2500 Series All-In-OneGetting Started 2007 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reservedSafety information Setting up the printer ContentsSafety information Finding information about the printerScanning TroubleshootingMaintaining the printer FaxingWhere to find Setup sheetGetting Started or Setup Solutions booklet Findinginformationaboutthe printer2 Select Lexmark Solution Center Lexmark Solution Center2 Click View Users Guide including Setup Troubleshooting Users GuideWhere to find rest of world Limited WarrantyWhere to find North America Where to find USStore where purchased Finding information about the printer Machine Type number Serial number Date purchasedName Settingup theprinterChecking the box contents Setup sheetLearningabouttheprinter Understanding the parts of the printerUse the Power supply with port Use thePrint cartridge carrier Using the control panel buttons CheckPress Learningaboutthesoftware Using the printer softwareUsing the Lexmark Imaging Studio Use this softwareDetails ClickToSetup and diagnose printer Click2 Select Solution Center Using the Solution Center2 Click Setup and diagnose printer From hereFrom here Using Print PropertiesUsing the Toolbar You canClick Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users Resetting printer software settings to defaults1 Click Start Œ Settings Œ Printers or Printers and Faxes 3 Click Printing PreferencesLoadingpaperandoriginaldocuments 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 document 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or SetupPrin ting Printing a Web pagePrinting photos or images from a Web page 7 Click Print NowWorking withphotos Transferring all photos from a media device using the computerTransferring selected photos from a media device using the computer Retrieving and managing photosPrinting selected photos from a media device using the computer Printing photos using the computerPrinting all photos from a media device using the computer Printing photos from the Photo LibraryCreating Photo Greeting Cards Creating photo projectsPrinting Photo Packages 4 Click Select photos to print 5 Click Deselect AllPrinting an image as a multiple-page poster DimensionsCreating and viewing a slideshow 12 Click Print Now10 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 Making a copy Copying using the control panelCopying Copying 4 x 6 photosCopying using the computer Copying a document using the computerCopying a photo using the computer 3 Click Custom Settings Scanning using the control panelCustomizing scan settings using the computer SettingConvert the image to text with OCR SettingOptions You can make your selections permanent by selecting the check boxSending a fax using the software FaxingReceiving a fax using the software 3 Click Tools Œ Preferences and Settings4 Click the Receiving Faxes tab Changing print cartridges Installing print cartridgesMaintainingtheprinter Removing a used print cartridge4 Close the lids 6 Load paper Maintaining the printerImproving print quality 2 Open the Solution CenterAchieving better print quality Aligning the print cartridgesCleaning the print cartridge nozzles Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Lexmark 2500 series models except Ordering print cartridgesOrdering paper and other supplies Part numberNote Availability may vary by country or region PaperLexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper Paper sizePower button is not lit TroubleshootingSetup troubleshooting Software does not installSoftware may not be installed correctly Page does not printMay need to reconnect power supply Check the control panel for any blinking lightsPrint troubleshooting In Windows XP Pro Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and FaxesIn Windows XP Home Start Œ Control Panel Œ Printers and Faxes White lines in print Poor text and graphic qualityImproving print quality Review steps to improve print qualityPoor quality at the edges of the page 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup3 Click Paper Setup Print speed is slowPhoto smudges Copy troubleshootingPartial document or photo prints Copier does not respondPartial document or photo copies Scan troubleshootingPoor copy quality Blank pagesScanner does not respond In Windows 2000 Start Œ Settings Œ Printers4 Click Custom Settings Scan was not successfulPoor scanned image quality Fax troubleshootingJams and misfeeds troubleshooting Partial document or photo scansPaper jams Paper or specialty media misfeedsCheck paper condition Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media For Windows XP Pro Start Œ Settings Œ Printers and FaxesFor Windows 2000 Start Œ Settings Œ Printers Banner paper jamsBlinking lights on the control panel Error messages Cartridge Alert Black cartridge replacement requiredColor cartridge replacement required 2 Select Uninstall Removing and reinstalling the softwareBlack and Color cartridge replacement required 1 Click Start Œ Programs or All Programs Œ Lexmark 2500 SeriesIndex Numericsprinter does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media paper feed button blinking