Lexmark 2500 SERIES User Manual

2500 Series All-In-OneGetting StartedDecember 2006 www.lexmark.comLexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc

Learning about the printerUnderstanding the parts of the printer1234576Use the To1Paper support Load paper.2Control panel Operate the printer.For more

12345Use the To1Scanner unit Access the print cartridges.2Scanner support Hold up the scanner unit.3Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remov

Using the control panel buttonsPress To1Load or eject paper.2• Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress.• Clear error messages.3Scan a document o

Learning about the softwareThis chapter tells how to use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operatingsystem, see

Click To DetailsView/Print Photo Library Browse, print, or share your photos.Transfer Photos Download photos from a memory card, flashdrive, CD, or Pi

Using the Solution CenterThe Solution Center provides help, as well as information about the printer status and ink level.To open the Solution Center,

From here You canContact Information• Learn how to contact us by telephone or on the World Wide Web.• View ink levels and order new print cartridges.A

Click To• Select Page Setup options.• Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different settingfor printing photos.• Access lin

Resetting printer software settings to defaultsWindows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users:1 Click Start  Settings  Printers or Printers and Fa

Loading paper and original documentsLoading paper1 Make sure:• You use paper designed for inkjet printers.• If you are using photo, glossy, or heavywe

Safety informationUse only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power s

2 Place the original document or item facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right corner.Note: Photos should be loaded as shown.3 Close the top c

PrintingPrinting a document1 Load paper.2 With a document open, click File  Print.3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.4 Adjust the set

Printing photos or images from a Web page1 Load paper. For best results, use photo or heavyweight matte paper, with the glossy or printable side facin

Working with photos• For best results, use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper.• To prevent smudging, avoid touching the surface of a p

Printing photos using the computerNote: To print photos or images from a Web page, see “Printing photos or images from a Web page” on page 22.Printing

3 If you are using Windows XP or Windows Vista, a “What do you want Windows to do?” screen appears. ClickTransfer Photos to your computer using the Le

9 Select the number of copies from the Copies drop-down list.10 Select the copy quality from the Quality drop-down list.11 Select the paper size from

10 From the Poster Size drop-down list, select the poster size.11 If you want to rotate the poster so that it fits better on the printed pages, click

CopyingCopying using the control panelMaking a copy1 Load paper.2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.3 Press to start a color c

Copying using the computerCopying a document using the computer1 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass.2 From the desktop, double-cl

ContentsSafety information...2Finding information about the printer...

Copying a photo using the computer1 Place the photo facedown on the scanner glass.2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon.3 F

ScanningNote: Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and computer are on.Scanning using the control panel1 Load an ori

Setting OptionsSelect area to be scanned You can select the area to be scanned by choosing a paper size from thedrop-down list.Convert the image to te

FaxingMake sure:• The printer is connected to a computer that is equipped with a fax modem.• The computer is connected to a working phone line.• Both

Receiving a fax using the software1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon.2 From the left pane of the Welcome screen, click F

Maintaining the printerChanging print cartridgesRemoving a used print cartridge1 Make sure the printer is on.2 Lift the scanner unit.The print cartrid

2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids.3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the left carri

7 Press and hold for three seconds to print an alignment page.8 Load the printed alignment page facedown on the scanner glass in the lower right cor

4 Click Print.The alignment page prints.5 Open the top cover of the printer.6 Place the printed alignment page facedown on the scanner glass in the lo

Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts1 Remove the print cartridges.2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.3 Gently hold the cloth agai

Scanning...31Scanning using the control panel...

Ordering print cartridgesLexmark 2500 series models (except 2580)Item Part numberAverage cartridge standard page yield is up to1Black cartridge 28A 17

Paper Paper sizeLexmark Photo Paper• Letter• A4• 4 x 6 in.• 10 x 15 cmLexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo Paper• Letter• A4• 4 x 6 in.• 10 x 15 cm• LNote: A

Troubleshooting• “Setup troubleshooting” on page 42• “Print troubleshooting” on page 44• “Copy troubleshooting” on page 47• “Scan troubleshooting” on

USB cable may not beconnected1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage.2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.3

Check ink Check the ink levels, and install new print cartridges if necessary.Cartridges may have tapeon them1 Remove the print cartridges.2 Make sure

• “Partial document or photo prints” on page 47• “Photo smudges” on page 47Improving print qualityCheck paper• Use the appropriate paper for the docum

Remove sheets as theyare printedTo avoid ink smudging when you are working with the following media, remove each sheetas it exits, and allow it to dry

Select a lower printquality1 From the software application, click File  Print.2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.3 Click Quality/Copi

Poor copy quality• Blank pages• Checkerboard pattern• Distorted graphics or pictures• Missing characters• Faded print• Dark print• Skewed lines• Smudg

Scanner does not respondCheck the control panelfor any blinking lightsIf one of the lights is blinking, see “Blinking lights on the control panel” on

Finding information about the printerFinding information about the printerSetup sheetDescription Where to findThe Setup sheet gives you instructions f

Poor scanned image qualityCheck the control panelfor any blinking lightsIf one of the lights is blinking, see “Blinking lights on the control panel” o

• “Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media” on page 52• “Banner paper jams” on page 52Paper jamsIs the jam in the papersupport?1 Pr

Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty mediaCheck for paper jams Check for and clear any paper jams. For more information, see “Paper ja

Blinking lights on the control panel blinks rapidlyThe printer may:• be out of paper in the middle of a print or copy job.1 Load more paper. See “Load

Error messagesThese messages appear on your computer screen.Cartridge AlertOne of the print cartridges needs to be replaced soon.Replace the print car

Black and Colorcartridgereplacement requiredNew print cartridges need to be installed.The print job has been canceled.Note: A variable amount of ink r

IndexNumerics4x6 color copy button 28AAdvanced tab 16aligning cartridges using the control panel 37aligning print cartridges 37Bbanner paper jams

paper or specialty mediamisfeeds 51printer does not feed paper,envelopes, or specialty media 52LLexmark Imaging Studio buttons Copy 13E-mail 13Fax

Poster 26selected photos from a mediadevice using the computer 24Web page 21Web page, photos only 22publications, finding 5Rreceiving a fax using

User's GuideDescription Where to findThe User's Guide gives you instructions for using theprinter and other information such as:• Using the

Customer supportDescription Where to find (North America) Where to find (rest of world)Telephone supportCall us at• US: 1-800-332-4120Monday–Friday (8

Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready whenyou contact us so that we may serve

Setting up the printerChecking the box contents???213456Name Description1Black print cartridge Cartridges to be installed into the printer.Note: Cartr