Lexmark X2550 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...

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...

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
Use this softwareTo
The Lexmark Imaging StudioPreview, scan, copy, print, or fax documents or photos.
The Solution CenterFind troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information.
Print...

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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,
ClickTo
Setup and diagnose printerCheck ink...

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:
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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...

From hereYou can
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...

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.
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...

ClickTo
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...