Lexmark X2470 User Manual

							Use theTo
3Scanner unitRaise to access the print cartridge carrier.
4Power supply portConnect the printer to a power source.
5USB portConnect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.
Using the control panel
PressTo
1Make a color copy.
2Make a 4 x 6 in. or 10 x 15 cm borderless, color copy of a photo.
3Open the All-In-One Center and preview the scan on the computer
screen.
Print an alignment page if the button is held down for three seconds.
Note: To complete the scan back alignment process, follow the
instructions on the computer screen.
4Turn the printer on and off.
Cancel a copy, scan, or print job.
Reset the printer.
Feed or eject paper.
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							Learning about the software
Using the printer software
Use this softwareTo
The Imaging StudioOpen the software component necessary for you to complete a task.
The All-In-One CenterScan, copy, print, or fax.
The Solution CenterFind troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information.
Print PropertiesSelect the best print settings for the document you are printing.
The Photo EditorEdit photos and graphics.
Fast PicsPrint photos or images.
Web ToolbarCreate printer-friendly versions of Web pages.
Using the Imaging Studio
The Imaging Studio buttons link to software and information that help you with the following tasks:
Printing, browsing, or sharing photos
Using photos stored on your computer
Scanning and editing text using OCR
Scanning, copying, or faxing
Finding our Web site
Finding tips on using the software
Finding maintenance and troubleshooting information
To open the Imaging Studio, use one of these methods:
Method 1Method 2
From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio
icon.1Click StartŒPrograms or All ProgramsŒLexmark
2400 Series.
2Select Imaging Studio.
Click the Imaging Studio button for the task you want to complete.
ClickToDetails
Browse and print photosView photos saved on the computer.
Print common photo sizes from saved
images on the computer.
Share photosScan and e-mail images or photos.
Find and e-mail images or photos which
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Scan and edit text (OCR)Use Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to
scan a document to a word processor so you
can edit the text.
ScanScan a photo or document.
Choose scan settings.
CopyCopy photos or documents.
Enlarge, reduce, or change other features
before printing.
FaxScan and send a fax.
Receive a fax.
View fax settings and fax history.
Access the WebVisit our Web site.
Learn more about what you can do with this software.
Find maintenance and troubleshooting information and tools to keep the printer
working properly.
Using the All-In-One Center
Opening the All-In-One Center
Use the All-In-One Center software to scan, copy, and fax documents.
To open the All-In-One Center, use one of these methods:
Method 1Method 2
Press .1Click StartŒPrograms or All ProgramsŒLexmark 2400 Series.
2Select All-In-One Center.
Using the Scanning & Copying tab
From hereYou can
ScanSelect a program to send a scanned image to.
Select what type of image is being scanned.
Select the scan quality.
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CopySelect the quantity and color of copies.
Select a quality setting for copies.
Select a blank paper size.
Select the size of the original document.
Lighten or darken copies.
Enlarge or reduce copies.
Note: Click Display Advanced Copy Settings to view all settings.
Creative TasksPrint
–Repeat an image several times on one page.
–Enlarge or reduce an image.
–Print an image as a multiple-page poster.
Share
–E-mail an image.
–Fax using your computer modem.
Save
–Save an image on your computer.
–MagiChop—Save multiple photos.
Edit
–Edit text found in a scanned document (OCR).
–Modify an image with a photo editor.
PreviewSelect a region of the previewed image to scan or copy.
View an image of what will be printed or copied.
Note: For more information about the Scanning & Copying tab, click Help in the top center of the screen.
Using the Saved Images tab
Use the Saved Images tab to perform tasks with images that are saved on the computer.
From hereYou can
PreviewShow or create folders.
Preview and select images.
Rename, delete, or edit selected images.
Open WithSelect where to send the saved images.
Photo PrintsClick Next to print selected photos in Fast Pics.
 
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Creative TasksPrint
–Print an album page with various photo sizes.
–Enlarge or reduce an image.
–Print an image as a multiple-page poster.
Share
–E-mail an image.
–Fax using your computer modem.
Edit
–Edit text found in a scanned document (OCR).
–Modify an image with a photo editor.
Note: For more information about the Saved Images tab, click Help in the top center of the screen.
Using the Maintain/Troubleshoot link
The Maintain/Troubleshoot link provides you with direct links to the Solution Center.
1Click StartŒPrograms or All ProgramsŒLexmark 2400 Series.
2Select All-In-One Center.
3Click Maintain/Troubleshoot.
4Select from these topics:
Maintain or fix quality problems
Troubleshoot problems
Device status and ink level
More printing ideas and how tos
Contact information
Advanced
View the software version and copyright information
Using the Solution Center
The Solution Center provides help, as well as information about the printer status and ink level.
To open the Solution Center, use one of these methods:
Method 1Method 2
From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio
icon, and then click the Maintain/Troubleshoot button.1Click StartŒPrograms or All ProgramsŒLexmark
2400 Series.
2Select Solution Center.
 
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							The Solution Center consists of six tabs:
From this tabYou can
Printer Status (Main dialog)View the status of the printer. For example, while printing, the
status of the printer is Busy Printing.
View the ink level of the print cartridge.
How ToLearn how to:
Print, scan, copy, and fax.
Find and change settings.
Use basic features.
Print projects such as banners, photos, envelopes, cards, iron-on
transfers, and transparencies.
Find the electronic guide for more information.
TroubleshootingLearn tips about the current status.
Solve printer problems.
MaintenanceInstall a print cartridge.
Note: Wait until scanning is complete before installing a new print
cartridge.
View shopping options for a new cartridge.
Print a test page.
Clean to fix horizontal streaks.
Align to fix blurry edges.
Troubleshoot other ink problems.
Contact InformationLearn how to contact us by telephone or on the World Wide Web.
AdvancedChange the appearance of the Printing Status window.
Turn printing voice notification on or off.
Change network printing settings.
Share information with us regarding how you use the printer.
Obtain software version information.
Note: For more information, click Help in the lower right corner of the screen.
 
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							Using Print Properties
Opening Print Properties
Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to a computer. You
can change the settings in Print Properties based on the type of project you want to create. You can open Print
Properties from almost any program:
1With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
2From the Print dialog, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
Using the Save Settings menu
From the “Save Settings” menu, you can name and save the current Print Properties settings for future use. You
can save up to five custom settings.
Using the I Want To menu
The “I Want To” menu contains a variety of task wizards (printing a photo, an envelope, a banner, a poster, or printing
on both sides of the paper) to help you select the correct print settings for a project.
Using the Options menu
Use the “Options” menu to make changes to the Quality Options, Layout Options, and Printing Status Options
settings. For more information on these settings, open the tab dialog from the menu, and then click the Help button
on the dialog.
The “Options” menu also provides direct links to different parts of the Solution Center as well as software version
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							Using the Print Properties tabs
All of the print settings are on the three main tabs of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and
Print Layout.
TabOptions
Quality/CopiesSelect a Quality/Speed setting.
Select a Paper Type.
Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job:
collated or normal.
Choose Automatic Image Sharpening.
Choose to have the last page printed first.
Paper SetupSpecify the size of paper loaded.
Select the orientation of the document on the printed page: portrait or
landscape.
Print LayoutSelect the layout you want to print.
Choose to print on both sides of the paper, and select a duplexing
preference.
Note: For more information about these settings, right-click a setting on the screen, and then select Whats This?
Using the Photo Editor
Use the Photo Editor software to edit graphics or photos.
1Click StartŒPrograms or All ProgramsŒLexmark 2400 Series.
2Select Photo Editor.
3Click File ΠOpen to select the image you want to edit.
4Edit the image with the available tools.
Notes:
You can edit only one image at a time.
Move the mouse pointer over the tool for a description.
To undo or redo changes, click the corresponding arrow next to Undo in the top center of the screen. You
can reverse multiple changes.
5Click File ΠSave as.
6Enter a file name and file type, and then click Save.
From this sectionYou can
Quick FixesRemove the red-eye effect caused by light reflection.
Fix the photo with one click.
Colorize the image using antiquing or sepia tones.
Crop the image.
Rotate the image.
Flip the image.
 
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Image AdjustAdjust the color depth.
Adjust the color balance.
Colorize the image.
Adjust the Brightness/Contrast.
Adjust the blur.
Adjust the sharpness.
Despeckle (blur) the image to remove dust and scratches.
Adjust the exposure.
Balance color groupings.
Image SizeChange the units of measurement.
Resize the image.
Crop the image.
Drawing ToolsSelect an area by dragging a box around it. Use this for text box placement
and cutting and copying areas.
Add text.
Fill pixels with color.
Draw with a pencil tool.
Draw with a line tool.
Erase areas.
Paint areas with a paintbrush tool.
Pick up a color using the eyedropper.
Using the Web Toolbar
The Lexmark Web Toolbar lets you create printer-friendly Web pages.
Note: The Lexmark Web Toolbar launches automatically when you browse the Web using Microsoft Windows
Internet Explorer version 5.5 or later.
ClickTo
Select Page Setup options.
Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different setting
for printing photos.
Access links to the Lexmark Web site.
Access Help for additional information.
Uninstall the Web Toolbar.
 
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NormalPrint an entire Web page in normal quality.
QuickPrint an entire Web page in draft quality.
Text OnlyPrint only the text of a Web page.
PhotoPrint only the photos or images on a Web page.
Note: The number of photos or images valid for printing appears next to Photos.
PreviewPreview a Web page before printing.
 
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