Lexmark X2500 User Manual

Loading paper and original documents
Loading paper
1Make sure:
You use paper designed for inkjet printers.
If you are using photo, glossy, or heavyweight matte paper, you load it with the glossy or printable side facing
you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)
The paper is not used or damaged.
If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it.
You do not force paper into the printer.
2Before loading paper the...

Load up toMake sure
10 envelopesThe print side of the envelopes faces you.
The stamp location is in the upper left corner.
The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet printers.
The envelopes are loaded in the center of the paper support.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the envelopes.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use envelopes that have metal
clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars.
Notes:
–Do not load envelopes with holes, perforations, cutouts, or deep
embossing.
–Do not use...

Load up toMake sure
10 iron-on transfersYou follow the loading instructions that came with the iron-on
transfers.
The print side of the transfers faces you.
The transfers are loaded in the center of the paper support.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the transfers.
Note: For best results, load transfers one at a time.
25 greeting cards
25 index cards
25 photo cards
25 postcardsThe print side of the cards faces you.
The cards are loaded in the center of the paper support.
The paper guides rest...

Load up toMake sure
20 sheets of banner paper
You remove all the paper from the paper support before loading the
banner paper.
You tear off only the number of pages needed to print the banner.
You place the required stack of banner paper behind the printer, and
feed in the first sheet.
The leading edge of the banner paper feeds into the printer first.
The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.
You have selected the correct paper size for...

2Place the original document or item facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner.
Note: Photos should be loaded as shown.
3Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image.
Loading paper and original documents
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Printing
Changing the paper type
If you print using specialty paper, such as photo paper, cards, envelopes, transparencies, or iron-on transfers, you
need to change the paper type setting from the Print dialog box.
1Load paper.
2With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
3From the Print dialog, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4From the Paper Type section, select the paper type that matches the type of paper you are loading.
5Click OK.
6Click OK or Print.
Printing a document
1Load paper....

4If you want to view the Web page before printing:
aClick Preview.
bUse the toolbar options to scroll between pages, zoom in or out, or select whether to print text and images
or text only.
cClick:
Print
or
Close, and continue to step 5.
5If needed, select a print option from the Toolbar:
Normal
Quick
Black and White
Text Only
Printing high-quality graphics
1Load paper.
2With your image open, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4Click the Quality/Copies tab.
5From the...

4Click Photos.
The Fast Pics dialog appears.
5If you want to print all the photos or images using the same settings, select the size you want, the blank paper
size in the printer, and the number of copies.
6If you want to print one photo or image at a time:
aClick the photos or images you do not want to print to deselect them.
bTo make common editing changes:
1Right click the photo or image.
2Click Edit.
3Make your selections.
4Follow the instructions on the screen.
5When you are finished making changes,...

5Click OK.
6Click OK or Print.
Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing)
When you select Two-Sided Printing (duplexing), the printer prints on both sides of a sheet of paper. First, the printer
prints the odd-numbered pages of the document on the front sides of the paper. You then reload the document,
and the printer prints the even-numbered pages on the back sides of the paper.
1With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
2Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3From the “I Want To” menu,...

6Select Portrait or Landscape orientation.
Notes:
Most envelopes use landscape orientation.
Make sure the same orientation is also selected in the software application.
7Click OK.
8Click OK.
9Click OK or Print.
Printing iron-on transfers
1Load iron-on transfers.
2With your image open, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4From the Print Layout tab, select Mirror if you want the printer software to flip the image.
Select Normal if you have a program that automatically...