Lexmark X2530 User Manual

2Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids.
3Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the left carrier. Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier.
4Close the lids.
5Lift the scanner unit, gently push the scanner support towards the cartridge carriers, and carefully lower the
scanner unit until it is completely closed.
6Load paper.
Maintaining the printer
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7Press and hold  for three seconds to print an alignment page.
8Load the printed alignment page facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner, and close the top
cover.
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9Press  again to align the cartridge(s).
Note: The scanner unit must be closed to start a new scan, print, copy, or fax job.
Achieving better print quality
Improving print quality
If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you:
Use the appropriate paper for the document. If you are printing photos...

4Click Print.
The alignment page prints.
5Open the top cover of the printer.
6Place the printed alignment page facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner, and then close the
top cover.
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7Press .
After a few seconds, an Alignment Success dialog appears on your computer screen.
8Click Close.
9Click Exit.
If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your document again. If print quality has not improved,
clean the print cartridge nozzles.
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...

Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts
1Remove the print cartridges.
2Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.
3Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.
4Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and
then wipe in the direction shown.
5With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4.
6Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely.
7Reinsert the...

Preserving the print cartridges
Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it.
Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. The
cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time.
Keep the photo cartridge in its own storage unit when not in use.
Cleaning the scanner glass
1Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.
2Gently wipe the scanner glass clean.
Note: Make sure all ink or...

ItemPart number
Photo cartridge31
Ordering paper and other supplies
To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Notes:
For best results, use only Lexmark print cartridges.
For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark photo papers.
To order a USB cable (part number 1021294) go to www.lexmark.com.
PaperPaper size
Lexmark Premium Photo PaperLetter
A4
4 x 6 in.
10 x 15 cm
L
Lexmark Photo PaperLetter
A4
4 x 6 in.
10 x 15 cm...

To prevent the message from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s):
Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s).
If you are printing from a computer, click Learn more on the message, select the check box, and click Close.
If you are using the printer without a computer, press Cancel.
Lexmark's warranty does not cover damage caused by non-Lexmark ink or print cartridges.
Refilling a print cartridge
The warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled...

Troubleshooting
“Setup troubleshooting” on page 58
“Print troubleshooting” on page 60
“Copy troubleshooting” on page 63
“Scan troubleshooting” on page 64
“Fax troubleshooting” on page 66
“Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting” on page 68
“Error messages” on page 71
“Removing and reinstalling the software” on page 72
Setup troubleshooting
“Power button is not lit” on page 58
“Software does not install” on page 58
“Page does not print” on page 59
Power button is not lit
Check power connection1Disconnect the...

USB cable may not be
connected1Check the USB cable for any obvious damage.
2Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.
3Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.
The USB port is marked with the 
 USB symbol.
Use these steps to install
the printer software1Turn off and then restart your computer.
2Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens.
3Insert the CD, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall
the...

Check inkCheck the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary.
Cartridges may have tape
on them1Remove the print cartridges.
2Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed.
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3Reinsert the cartridges.
Make sure the printer is
set as the default printer
and is not on hold or
paused.1Click:
In Windows XP Pro: Start ΠSettings ΠPrinters and Faxes.
In Windows XP Home: Start ΠControl Panel ΠPrinters and Faxes.
In Windows 2000 or Windows Vista: Start ΠSettings ΠPrinters.
2Double-click...