Lexmark X2500 User Manual

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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 first time, slide the paper guides out toward the edges of the paper support.
3Load the paper vertically in the center of the paper support, and adjust the paper guides to rest against the edges
of the paper.
Note: To avoid paper jams, make sure the paper does not buckle when you adjust the paper guides.
Loading various paper types
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100 sheets of plain paperThe paper is designed for use with inkjet printers.
The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.
25 sheets of heavyweight matte paper
25 sheets of photo paper
25 sheets of glossy paperThe glossy or printable side of the paper faces you. (If you are not sure
which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with
the paper.)
The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.
Note: Photos require more drying time. Remove each photo as it exits,
and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging.
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							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 envelopes that have exposed flap adhesive.
–Envelopes require more drying time. Remove each envelope as it
exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging.
25 sheets of labelsThe print side of the labels faces you.
The top of the labels feeds into the printer first.
The adhesive on the labels does not extend to within 1 mm of the
edge of the label.
You use full label sheets. Partial sheets (with areas exposed by missing
labels) may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a paper
jam.
The labels are loaded in the center of the paper support.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the labels.
Note: Labels require more drying time. Remove each sheet of labels as it
exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging.
25 transparenciesThe rough side of the transparencies faces you.
If the transparencies have a removable strip, each strip faces away
from you and down toward the printer.
The transparencies are loaded in the center of the paper support.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the transparencies.
Notes:
Transparencies with paper backing sheets are not recommended.
Transparencies require more drying time. Remove each transparency
as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging.
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							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 against the edges of the cards.
Note: Photo cards require more drying time. Remove each photo card as
it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging.
100 sheets of custom-size paperThe print side of the paper faces you.
The paper size fits within these dimensions:
Width:
–76.2–215.9 mm
–3.0–8.5 inches
Length:
–127.0–355.6 mm
–5.0–17.0 inches
The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support.
The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper.
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							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 the banner in Print
Properties. For more information, see “Using Print Properties” on
page 18.
Loading original documents on the scanner glass
You can scan and then print photos, text documents, magazine articles, newspapers, and other publications. You
can scan a document for faxing.
Note: The maximum scan area for the scanner glass is 216 x 297 mm (8.5 x 11.7 in.).
1Open the top cover.
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							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.
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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.
2With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4Adjust the settings.
5Click OK.
6Click OK or Print.
Printing a Web page
You can use the Toolbar to create a printer-friendly version of any Web page.
1Load paper.
2Open a Web page using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later.
3If you want to check or change your print settings:
aFrom the toolbar area, click Lexmark ΠPage Setup.
bAdjust the print settings.
cClick OK.
Note: For additional print setting options, see “Using Print Properties” on page 18.
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							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 Quality/Speed section, select Photo.
6From the Paper Type section, select the paper type loaded in the printer.
7Click OK.
8Click OK or Print.
Printing photos or images from a Web page
1Load paper. For best results, use photo or heavyweight matte paper, 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.)
2Open a Web page with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later.
On the Toolbar, the number of photos valid for printing appears next to Photos.
3If no number appears next to Photos:
aFrom the Lexmark logo drop-down menu, select Options.
bSelect the Advanced tab.
cSelect a lower minimum photo size.
dClick OK.
The number of photos valid for printing appears next to Photos.
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							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, click Done.
6Select the size you want, the blank paper size in the printer, and the number of copies.
7Click Print Now.
Printing collated copies
If you print multiple copies of a document, you can choose to print each copy as a set (collated) or to print the copies
as groups of pages (not collated).
Collated Not collated
1Load paper.
2With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4From the Quality/Copies tab, select the number of copies to print.
5Select the Collate Copies check box.
6If you want to print with reverse page order, select the Print Last Page First check box.
7Click OK.
8Click OK or Print.
Printing the last page first (reverse page order)
1Load paper.
2With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4From the Quality/Copies tab, select Print Last Page First.
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							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, click Print on both sides of the paper.
4Make sure Two-Sided Printing is selected.
5Select a binding edge of Side Flip or Top Flip.
6Make sure Print Instruction Page to Assist in Reloading is selected.
7Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open.
8Print the document.
Notes:
The instruction sheet for two-sided printing will not print completely on paper smaller than A4 or letter size.
To return to single-sided printing, make sure Two-Sided Printing is not selected.
Printing transparencies
1Load up to 10 transparencies.
2With your document open, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4From the Quality/Copies tab, select Normal or Photo.
5From the Paper Type section, select Transparency.
6Click OK to close any printer software dialog boxes that are open.
7Print the document.
Note: Do not force the transparencies into the printer.
Printing envelopes
1Load envelopes.
2From the software application, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4From the “I Want To” menu, select Print on an envelope.
5From the Envelope Size list, select the envelope size loaded.
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							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 flips the image.
5Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open.
6Print the iron-on transfers.
Note: Do not force iron-on transfers into the printer.
Printing cards
1Load greeting cards, index cards, or postcards.
2From the software application, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4Select a Quality/Speed setting.
Select Photo for photos and greeting cards and Normal for other types of cards.
5Select the Paper Setup tab.
6Select Paper.
7From the Paper Size list, select a card size.
8Click OK.
9Click OK or Print.
Notes:
To avoid paper jams, do not force the cards into the printer.
To prevent smudging, remove each card as it exits, and let it dry before stacking.
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