Lexmark X2580 Getting Started - Page 3

Contents

Safety information

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Finding information about the printer

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Setting up the printer

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Checking the box contents

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Learning about the printer

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Understanding the parts of the printer

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Using the control panel buttons

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Learning about the software

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Using the printer software

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Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio

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Using the Solution Center

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15

Using Print Properties

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Using the Toolbar

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Resetting printer software settings to defaults

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Loading paper and original documents

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Loading paper

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Loading original documents on the scanner glass

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Printing

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Printing a document

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Printing a Web page

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Printing photos or images from a Web page

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Working with photos

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Retrieving and managing photos

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Printing photos using the computer

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Creating photo projects

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Copying

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Copying using the control panel

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Copying using the computer

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Contents

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Section	Page
Contents	3
Finding information about the printer	5
Finding information about the printer	5
Setting up the printer	9
Checking the box contents	9
Learning about the printer	10
Understanding the parts of the printer	10
Using the control panel buttons	12
Learning about the software	13
Using the printer software	13
Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio	13
Using the Solution Center	15
Using Print Properties	16
Using the Toolbar	16
Resetting printer software settings to defaults	18
Loading paper and original documents	19
Loading paper	19
Loading original documents on the scanner glass	19
Printing	21
Printing a document	21
Printing a Web page	21
Printing photos or images from a Web page	22
Working with photos	23
Retrieving and managing photos	23
Transferring all photos from a media device using the computer	23
Transferring selected photos from a media device using the computer	23
Printing photos using the computer	24
Printing photos from the Photo Library	24
Printing all photos from a media device using the computer	24
Printing selected photos from a media device using the computer	24
Printing Photo Packages	25
Creating photo projects	25
Creating Photo Greeting Cards	25
Creating and viewing a slideshow	26
Printing an image as a multiple-page poster	26
Copying	28
Copying using the control panel	28
Making a copy	28
Copying 4 x 6 photos	28
Copying using the computer	29
Copying a document using the computer	29
Copying a photo using the computer	30
Scanning	31
Scanning using the control panel	31
Customizing scan settings using the computer	31
Faxing	33
Sending a fax using the software	33
Receiving a fax using the software	34
Maintaining the printer	35
Changing print cartridges	35
Removing a used print cartridge	35
Installing print cartridges	35
Achieving better print quality	37
Improving print quality	37
Aligning the print cartridges	37
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles	38
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts	39
Ordering print cartridges	40
Ordering paper and other supplies	40
Troubleshooting	42
Setup troubleshooting	42
Power button is not lit	42
Software does not install	42
Page does not print	43
Print troubleshooting	44
Improving print quality	45
Poor text and graphic quality	45
Poor quality at the edges of the page	46
Print speed is slow	46
Partial document or photo prints	47
Photo smudges	47
Copy troubleshooting	47
Copier does not respond	47
Scanner unit does not close	47
Poor copy quality	48
Partial document or photo copies	48
Scan troubleshooting	48
Scanner does not respond	49
Scan was not successful	49
Scanning takes too long or freezes the computer	49
Poor scanned image quality	50
Partial document or photo scans	50
Fax troubleshooting	50
Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting	50
Paper jams	51
Paper or specialty media misfeeds	51
Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media	52
Banner paper jams	52
Blinking lights on the control panel	53
Error messages	54
Removing and reinstalling the software	55

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