Lexmark X2470 User Manual

							2400 Series All-In-One
Users Guide
February 2006 www.lexmark.com
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							Contents
Finding information about the printer..........................................................................7
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......................................................................................................................11
Learning about the software.......................................................................................12
Using the printer software..................................................................................................................12
Using the Imaging Studio..................................................................................................................12
Using the All-In-One Center..............................................................................................................13
Opening the All-In-One Center...................................................................................................................13
Using the Scanning & Copying tab.............................................................................................................13
Using the Saved Images tab.......................................................................................................................14
Using the Maintain/Troubleshoot link..........................................................................................................15
Using the Solution Center..................................................................................................................15
Using Print Properties........................................................................................................................17
Opening Print Properties.............................................................................................................................17
Using the Save Settings menu....................................................................................................................17
Using the I Want To menu..........................................................................................................................17
Using the Options menu.............................................................................................................................17
Using the Print Properties tabs...................................................................................................................18
Using the Photo Editor.......................................................................................................................18
Using the Web Toolbar......................................................................................................................19
Loading paper and original documents.....................................................................21
Loading paper....................................................................................................................................21
Loading various paper types.............................................................................................................21
Loading original documents on the scanner glass............................................................................24
Printing.........................................................................................................................26
Changing the paper type...................................................................................................................26
Printing a document...........................................................................................................................26
Printing a Web page..........................................................................................................................26
Printing photos or images from a Web page.....................................................................................27
Printing cards.....................................................................................................................................28
 
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							Printing envelopes.............................................................................................................................28
Printing transparencies......................................................................................................................28
Printing collated copies......................................................................................................................29
Printing the last page first (reverse page order)................................................................................29
Working with photos...................................................................................................30
Printing photos...................................................................................................................................30
Printing photos stored on the computer......................................................................................................30
Using a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to control printing photos.........................................................31
Customizing photos...........................................................................................................................31
Creating and printing a scrapbook or album page......................................................................................31
Adding text captions to a photo page..........................................................................................................32
Copying.........................................................................................................................33
Making a copy...................................................................................................................................33
Copying 4x6 photos...........................................................................................................................33
Customizing copy settings.................................................................................................................33
Scanning.......................................................................................................................35
Scanning a document........................................................................................................................35
Customizing scan settings.................................................................................................................35
Saving a scanned image...................................................................................................................36
Scanning documents or images for e-mailing...................................................................................37
Scanning text for editing....................................................................................................................37
Scanning images for editing..............................................................................................................37
Scanning clear images from magazines or newspapers...................................................................38
Faxing...........................................................................................................................39
Sending a fax using the software......................................................................................................39
Receiving a fax using the software....................................................................................................40
Networking the printer.................................................................................................41
Shared printing..................................................................................................................................41
Maintaining the printer................................................................................................42
Changing a print cartridge.................................................................................................................42
Removing a used print cartridge.................................................................................................................42
Installing a print cartridge............................................................................................................................42
Achieving better print quality.............................................................................................................44
Improving print quality.................................................................................................................................44
Aligning the print cartridge using the computer...........................................................................................44
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles............................................................................................................44
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts.........................................................................................45
 
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							Preserving the print cartridge............................................................................................................46
Cleaning the scanner glass...............................................................................................................46
Ordering supplies..............................................................................................................................46
Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges............................................................................................46
Refilling a print cartridge....................................................................................................................47
Recycling Lexmark products.............................................................................................................47
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................48
Setup troubleshooting........................................................................................................................48
Power button is not lit..................................................................................................................................48
Software does not install.............................................................................................................................48
Page does not print.....................................................................................................................................49
Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge......................................................................................51
Print troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................51
Improving print quality.................................................................................................................................51
Poor text and graphic quality......................................................................................................................52
Poor quality at the edges of the page.........................................................................................................53
Printer does not print or respond................................................................................................................53
Print speed is slow......................................................................................................................................53
Partial document or photo prints.................................................................................................................54
Copy troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................54
Copier does not respond.............................................................................................................................54
Scanner unit does not close........................................................................................................................54
Poor copy quality........................................................................................................................................54
Partial document or photo copies...............................................................................................................55
Scan troubleshooting.........................................................................................................................55
Scanner does not respond..........................................................................................................................55
Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer.......................................................................................56
Scan was not successful.............................................................................................................................56
Poor scanned image quality........................................................................................................................57
Partial document or photo scans................................................................................................................57
Cannot scan to an application.....................................................................................................................57
Fax troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................57
Tips for faxing using the Imaging Studio.....................................................................................................58
Cannot send or receive a fax......................................................................................................................58
Cannot print a fax or received fax has poor print quality.............................................................................58
Received fax is blank..................................................................................................................................58
Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting..................................................................................................59
Paper jam in the printer...............................................................................................................................59
Paper jam in the paper support...................................................................................................................59
Paper or specialty media misfeeds.............................................................................................................59
 
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							Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media.......................................................................60
Banner paper jams......................................................................................................................................60
Error messages.................................................................................................................................60
Removing and reinstalling the software............................................................................................61
Notices..........................................................................................................................62
Index..............................................................................................................................68
 
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							Finding information about the printer
Setup Sheet
DescriptionWhere to find
The Setup Sheet gives you instructions for setting up
hardware and software.You can find this document in the printer box or on the
Lexmark Web site.
Users Guide
DescriptionWhere to find
The Users Guide gives you instructions for using the printer
and other information such as:
•Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Safety
You can find this document on the Lexmark Web site.
When you install the printer software, the Users
Guide will be installed.
1Click StartŒPrograms or All
ProgramsŒLexmark 2400 Series.
2Click Users Guide.
CD
DescriptionWhere to find
The CD contains drivers, software, and publication files.
The CD installs the Help system on your computer if your
printer connects to a computer.You can find this CD in the printer box. See the Setup
Sheet for installation instructions.
Help
DescriptionWhere to find
The Help gives you instructions for using the software if
your printer connects to a computer.While in any Lexmark software program, click Help,
Tips ΠHelp, or Help ΠHelp Topics.
Lexmark Solution Center
DescriptionWhere to find
The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on
your CD if your printer connects to a computer. It installs
with the other software.To access the Lexmark Solution Center:
1Click StartŒPrograms or All ProgramsŒLexmark
2400 Series.
2Select Lexmark Solution Center.
Readme file
DescriptionWhere to find
This file contains late-breaking information about the
printer and software that does not appear in other
documentation, as well as information specific to your
operating system.To access the Readme file:
1Click StartŒPrograms or All
ProgramsŒLexmark 2400 Series.
2Select Readme.
 
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							Web site
DescriptionWhere to find
Our Web site contains a variety of information.
Note: All paths for the Web site are subject to
change.Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
1Go to the Web site.
2Select a country or region from the drop-down list in the
upper-left corner of the page.
3Select the link for the information you need.
Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when
you contact us so that we may serve you faster:
Machine Type number
Serial number
Date purchased
Store where purchased
 
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							Setting up the printer
Checking the box contents
NameDescription
1Color print cartridgeCartridge to be installed in the printer
2Power supply cordAttaches to the power supply port located at the back
of the printer
3Installation software CDInstallation software for the printer
Help
Users Guide in electronic format
4Getting Started or Setup SolutionsAdditional information depending on your country or
region
5Setup SheetInstructions on setting up printer hardware and
software, and information on setup troubleshooting
 
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							Learning about the printer
Understanding the parts of the printer
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2
Use theTo
1Paper supportLoad paper.
2Control panelOperate the printer.
3PictBridge portConnect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer.
4Paper exit trayStack paper as it exits.
5Top coverAccess the scanner glass.
6Paper guideAlign paper when feeding.
7Scanner glassScan, copy, or remove an item.
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5
Use theTo
1Scanner supportHold up the scanner unit.
2Print cartridge carrierInstall or replace a print cartridge.
 
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