Lexmark X2500 User Manual

							Setting up the printer
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1Black print cartridgeCartridges to be installed into the printer.
Note: Cartridge combinations vary depending on the product
purchased.
2Color print cartridge
3Power cordAttaches to the power supply port located at the back of the printer.
Note: Your power cord may look different from the one shown.
4Installation software CDInstallation software for the printer
Help
User's Guide in electronic format
5Setup sheetInstructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and
information on setup troubleshooting.
6Getting Started or Setup SolutionsPrinted booklet that serves as a guide (available in certain geographies
only).
Note: The complete version of the User's Guide can be found on the
installation software CD that shipped with the printer.
Note: A USB cable may or may not be included.
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							Learning about the printer
Understanding the parts of the printer
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1Paper supportLoad paper.
2Control panelOperate the printer.
For more information, see “Using the control panel buttons” on page 14.
3Paper exit trayHold paper as it exits.
4Top coverAccess the scanner glass.
5Paper feed guardPrevent small objects from falling inside.
6Paper guideKeep paper straight when feeding.
7Scanner glassCopy, scan, fax, or remove an item.
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1Scanner unitAccess the print cartridges.
2Scanner supportHold up the scanner unit.
3Print cartridge carrierInstall, replace, or remove a print cartridge.
4Power supply with portConnect the printer to a power source.
5USB portConnect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.
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							Using the control panel buttons
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1Load or eject paper.
2Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress.
Clear error messages.
3Scan a document or photo(s) to the computer.
4Start a 4 x 6 color photo copy.
5Start a color copy of a document or photo.
6Start a black-and-white copy of a document or photo.
7Turn the printer on or off.
Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress.
Reset the printer.
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The  lightDetermine if the color print cartridge needs to be replaced. For more information,
see “Blinking lights on the control panel” on page 70.
The  lightDetermine if the black (or photo) print cartridge needs to be replaced. For more
information, see “Blinking lights on the control panel” on page 70.
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							Learning about the software
This chapter tells how to use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operating
system, see the Mac Help:
1From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 2500 Series folder.
2Double-click the printer Help icon.
Using the printer software
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The Lexmark Imaging StudioPreview, scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos.
The Solution CenterFind troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information.
Print PropertiesSelect the best print settings for the document you are printing.
The ToolbarCreate printer-friendly versions of an active Web page.
Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio
To open the Lexmark Imaging Studio Welcome screen, use one of these methods:
Method 1Method 2
From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging
Studio icon.1Click Start   ΠPrograms or All Programs   ΠLexmark
2500 Series.
2Select Lexmark Imaging Studio.
Click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon for the task you want to complete.
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ScanScan a photo or document.
Save, edit, or share your photo or
document.
CopyCopy a photo or document.
Reprint or enlarge your photo.
FaxSend a photo or document as a fax.
E-mailSend a document or photo as an attachment
to an e-mail message.
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View/Print Photo LibraryBrowse, print, or share your photos.
Transfer PhotosDownload photos from a memory card, flash
drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital camera
to the Photo Library.
Photo Greeting CardsMake quality greeting cards from your photos.
Photo PackagesPrint multiple photos in various sizes.
SlideshowView your photos in motion.
PosterPrint your photos as a multiple-page poster.
From the bottom left corner of the Welcome screen,
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Setup and diagnose printerCheck ink levels.
Order print cartridges.
Find maintenance information.
Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to change
printer settings and troubleshooting.
Setup and manage faxesSet printer fax settings for:
Dialing and Sending
Ringing and Answering
Fax Printing/Reports
Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers
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							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
1From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging
Studio icon.
2Click Setup and diagnose printer.
The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance
tab open.
1Click Start   Œ Programs or All Programs   Œ
Lexmark 2500 Series.
2Select Solution Center.
The Solution Center consists of six tabs:
From hereYou can
Printer Status (Main dialog)View the status of the printer. For example, while printing, the
status of the printer is Busy Printing.
View ink levels and order new print cartridges.
How ToLearn how to:
–Print.
–Use basic features.
–Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners, iron-
on transfers, and transparencies.
Find the electronic User's Guide for more information.
TroubleshootingLearn tips about the current status.
Solve printer problems.
MaintenanceInstall a new print cartridge.
View shopping options for new cartridges.
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.
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AdvancedChange the appearance of the Printing Status window.
Download the newest software files.
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.
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.
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							The “Options” menu also provides direct links to different parts of the Solution Center as well as software version
information.
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.
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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.
Using the Toolbar
The Toolbar lets you create printer-friendly versions of Web pages.
Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you browse the Web using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer
version 5.5 or later.
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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 Toolbar.
NormalPrint an entire Web page in normal quality.
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QuickPrint an entire Web page in draft quality.
Black and WhitePrint an entire Web page in black and white.
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Print only the text of a Web page.
PhotosPrint 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.
Resetting printer software settings to defaults
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users:
1Click Start ΠSettings ΠPrinters or Printers and Faxes.
2Right-click the Lexmark 2500 Series icon.
3Click Printing Preferences.
4Click the Save Settings menu.
5From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults).
Note: Factory default settings cannot be deleted.
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