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2600 Series User's Guide
2008
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  • Page 1 2600 Series User's Guide 2008 www.lexmark.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety information ................Introduction ..................Finding information about the printer ........................... Setting up the printer ..............Bypassing security warnings during software installation ................... 10 Setting up the printer as a copier only ........................10 Understanding the parts of the printer ........................15 Using the printer control panel ............................
  • Page 3 ............................Installing print cartridges ................................Removing used print cartridges ..............................Refilling print cartridges ................................Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges ..........................Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ........................ Preserving the print cartridges ..............................Cleaning the scanner glass ..............................
  • Page 4 Notices ....................Product information ................................Edition notice ..................................European EC directives conformity statement for radio products ..............60 Power consumption ................................Index ....................

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    This product isdesigned, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Customer Support link. • Canada: 1-800-539-6275 Note: For additional information about Support in English: Monday-Friday contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty (8:00 AM-11:00 PM EST),Saturday that came with your printer. (Noon-6:00 PM EST) Support in French: Monday-Friday (9:00 AM-7:00 PM EST) •...
  • Page 8 E-mail support varies by country or region, www.lexmark.com. and may not be available in some instances. 1 Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT. Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Select a country or region, and then select the 2 Click Technical Support. Customer Support link.

  • Page 9: Setting Up The Printer

    Bypassing security warnings during software installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may alert you about the printer software being installed. For your printer to work properly, allow the printer software to be installed on your computer. Setting up the printer as a copier only Use the following instructions if you do not want to connect the printer to a computer.
  • Page 10 2 Remove all tape and packing material from all areas of the printer. 3 Extend the paper exit tray, and then raise the paper support. 4 Extend the paper guides. 5 Connect the power cord, and then make sure the power is on.
  • Page 11 6 Open the printer, and then press down on the levers. 7 Remove the tape from the black cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid.
  • Page 12 8 Remove the tape from the color cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid. 9 Close the printer, and then load paper.
  • Page 13 Press and hold the _ button for three seconds. An alignment page prints. 1 1 Place the printed page on the scanner glass. Press the _i button.

  • Page 14: Understanding The Parts Of The Printer

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  • Page 15 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. Scanner glass Copy, scan, fax, or remove an item. Scanner unit Access the print cartridges. Scanner support Hold up the scanner unit. Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source.

  • Page 16: Using The Printer Control Panel

    Using the printer control panel Start a color copy of a document or photo. Start a black-and-white copy of a document or photo. Start a 4 x 6-inch color photo copy. Scan a document or photo to the computer. Load or eject paper. •...
  • Page 17 The display Determine the number of copies to be printed. • Determine if the color print cartridge needs to be replaced. • Determine if the color print cartridge is missing or invalid. The o light • Determine if the black or photo print cartridge needs to be replaced. ®_ light •...

  • Page 18: Understanding The Printer Software

    5 Follow the instructions on the screens. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for your operating system.

  • Page 19: Using The Windows Printer Software

    • Receive a fax • Add, edit, or delete contacts in the built-in phone book. • Access the Lexmark Fax Setup Utility. Use the Lexmark Fax Setup Utility to set the Speed Dial and Group Dial numbers, set Ringing and...

  • Page 20: Using The Macintosh Printer Software

    • Select the paper type. • Add a watermark. • Enhance images. • Save settings. Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility • Set up the wireless printer on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. Using the Macintosh printer software Print dialog Adjust the print settings and schedule print jobs.
  • Page 21 • Order ink or supplies. • Register the printer. • Contact customer support. Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant Set up the printer on a wireless network. Note: Your printer may not come with these applications, depending on the features of the printer that you...

  • Page 22: Loading Paper And Original Documents

    Loading paper 1 Make 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.) •...
  • Page 23 10 envelopes • The 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. •...
  • Page 24 I0 iron-on transfers • You 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.

  • Page 25: Loading Original Documents On The Scanner Glass

    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 then feed in the first sheet.
  • Page 26 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 cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image.

  • Page 27: Printing

    Click Print. Printing Web pages If you chose to install the Lexmark Toolbar software for your Web browser, then you can use it to create a printer-friendly version of any Web page.

  • Page 28: Printing Multiple Copies Of A Document

    3 Select a print option to print the page. You can also adjust settings or preview the page before printing. Printing multiple copies of a document Using Windows 1 With a document open, click File -* Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. From the Copies section of the Print Setup tab, enter the number of copies that you want to print.

  • Page 29: Printing The Last Page First (Reverse

    3 Click Print. Note: To prevent smudging when printing photos, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Printing the last page first (reverse page order) Using Windows 1 With a document open, click File --_ Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

  • Page 30: Pausing Print Jobs

    S Click OK to close any printer software dialogs. 6 Click OK or Print. Using Macintosh 1 With a document open, click File -* Print. 2 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Layout. * From the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu, choose the number of page images that you want to print on one sheet.

  • Page 31: Canceling Print Jobs

    Using Macintosh 1 While the document is printing, click the printer icon in the Dock. The print queue dialog appears. 2 Do one of the following: • If you want to pause a particular print job, choose the document name, and then click Hold. •...

  • Page 32: Printing Specialty Documents

    Lexmark inkjet printers, but compatible with all inkjet printers. It is used specifically for printing professional quality photos with a glossy finish. It is best when used with genuine Lexmark evercolor 2 ink, providing photos that are fade- and water-resista nt.

  • Page 33: Printing Envelopes

    Using Macintosh a Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog. 1 With a photo open, choose File -* Page Setup. 2 From the "Format for" pop-up menu, choose the printer. 3 From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size loaded. 4 Choosean orientation.

  • Page 34: Printing Labels

    Using Macintosh a Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog. 1 With a document open, click File --* Page Setup. 2 From the "Format for" pop-up men u, choose the envelope size. If no size matches the size of the envelope, then set a custom size.

  • Page 35: Printing On Custom-Size Paper

    Tips on loading label sheets • Make sure the top of the label sheet feeds into the printer first. • Make sure the adhesive on the labels does not extend to within 1 mm of the edge of the label sheet. •...

  • Page 36: Printing Other Specialty Documents

    If the printer folder is not found on the desktop: a Go to the Mac OS X drive where the printer software was installed. b Choose Library --* Printers --* YYYY --* Lexmark, and then select your printer model. YYYY is the year that the printer was released.
  • Page 37 Using Macintosh The Presets pop-up menu lets you save the print settings you use often. When print settings are saved into a Preset, there is no need to adjust the print settings for every print job. 1 With a document open, click File -* Print.

  • Page 38: Copying

    Making a copy 1 Load paper. 2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. 3 If you want to print more than one copy, then press ,_ until the number of copies that you want appears on the display.

  • Page 39: Scanning

    • In Windows XP, click Start -* Programs or All Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list. 4 Click Lexmark Productivity Studio. 5 On the main screen, click Scan. 6 Follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 40: Canceling Scan Jobs

    To cancel a job being scanned on the scanner glass, go to the printer control panel, and then press l x_. Using Windows To cancel a scan job started in the Lexmark Productivity Studio or Lexmark FastPics, open the software, and then follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 41: Faxing

    • The printer is connected to a computer with an active fax modem, and both the printer and computer are on. • The Lexmark Fax Solutions and Lexmark Productivity Studio software are installed on your computer. Installing these programs is optional. If you have not installed these programs, uninstall and reinstall the printer software.
  • Page 42 4 From the "1Want To" menu, click Adjust speed dial list and other fax settings. 5 Click the Ringing and Answering tab. 6 From the "Automatically answer incoming calls as a fax" area, select On from the Auto Answer drop-down list.

  • Page 43: Maintaining The Printer

    Maintaining print cartridges Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer, and then press down on the cartridge carrier levers. 2 Remove the used print cartridge or cartridges. 3 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the black cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid.

  • Page 44: Removing Used Print Cartridges

    4 Remove the tape from the back and bottom of the color cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge carrier lid. Warning--Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridge.

  • Page 45: Refilling Print Cartridges

    Refilling print cartridges The wa rra nty does not cover repair of fail ures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies.

  • Page 46: Preserving The Print Cartridges

    3 Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. 4 Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4, and then let the nozzles and contacts dry completely.

  • Page 47: Cleaning The Exterior Of The Printer

    Color cartridge 2 Photo cartridge Not applicable 1Values obtained by continuous printing. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 2Licensed Return Program Cartridge Lexmark 2690 Series models Black cartridge For page yield values, refer to www.lexma rk.com/pageyields. Black cartridge 2...

  • Page 48: Ordering Paper And Other Supplies

    Ordering paper and other supplies To purchase supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. For best resultswhen printing photos or other high-quality images, useLexma rkPhoto Paper or Lexma rkPerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    The Lexmark Service Center provides step-by-step troubleshooting help and contains links to printer maintenance tasks and customer support. To open the Lexmark Service Center, use one of these methods: If it appears on an error message dialog, click the For...

  • Page 50: Software Did Not Install

    6 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using. 7 Press (_ to turn the printer on. Software did not install If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the list in the Printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the software.

  • Page 51: Page Does Not Print

    6 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to install the software. 8 When the installation iscompleted, enable the security software again. Page does not print These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK MESSAOES If an error message appears, then resolve the error before trying to print again.
  • Page 52 c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer. In Windows a Click Start. Click Printers and Faxes. In Windows 2000 a Click Start. Click Settings--* Printers. Double-click the printer. Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. •...

  • Page 53: Removing And Reinstalling The Software

    If you want to set the printer as the default printer: Go back to the Printer List dialog, and then select the printer. ClickMake Default. DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT POWER SUPPLY 1 Press (_ to turn offthe printer. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Remove the power supply from the printer.

  • Page 54: Enabling The Usb Port In Windows

    5 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 6 Insert the installation CD, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software. If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software.

  • Page 55: Solving Printer Power Problems

    2 Click the plus sign (+) beside Universal Serial Bus Controller. IfUSB Host Controller and USB Root Hub are listed, then the USB port is enabled. For more information, see the computer documentation. Solving printer power problems The printer and the computer cannot exchange data. These are possible solutions.
  • Page 56 For Lexmark technical support, visit support.lexmark.com. For information on supplies and downloads, visit www.lexmark.com. If you don't have access to the Internet, you can contact Lexmark by mail: Lexmark International, Inc. Bldg 004-2/CSC...
  • Page 57 Class B computing device, use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1021294 for USBattach. Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations.
  • Page 58 Exposure to radio frequency radiation The following notice is applicable if your printer has a wireless network card installed. The radiated output power of this device is far below the radio frequency exposure limits of the FCCand other regulatory agencies. A minimum separation of 20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained between the antenna and any persons for this device to satisfy the RF exposure requirements of the FCCand other regulatory agencies.
  • Page 59 A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, Inc., S.A., Boigny, France. This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950.
  • Page 60 Directive 1999/5/EC. Espafiol Por medio de la presente, Lexmark International, Inc. declara que este producto cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Eesti K_esolevaga...
  • Page 61 The WEEE logo signifies specific recycling programs and procedures for electronic products in countries of the European Union. We encourage the recycling of our products. If you have further questions about recycling options, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.¢om for your local sales office phone number.
  • Page 62 Instantaneous power draws may be substantially higher than the average. Values are subject to change. See www.lexmark.corn for current values. Power Saver This product is designed with an energy-saving mode called Power Saver. The Power Saver Mode is equivalent to the EPA Sleep Mode.
  • Page 63 Program is not otherwise subject to a written software license agreement between you and Lexmark or its suppliers, governs your use of any Software Program installed on or provided by Lexmark for use in connection with your Lexmark product. The term "Software Program" includes machine-readable...
  • Page 64 Lexmark. You may not separate the components of the Software Program for use on more than one computer. You agree that you will not Use the Software Program, in whole or in part, in any manner that has...
  • Page 65 Lexmark's limited warranty, or for any other claim whatsoever related to the subject matter of this Agreement, Lexmark's and its suppliers' liability for all types of damages, regardless of the form of action or basis (including contract, breach, estoppel, negligence, misrepresentation,...
  • Page 66 License Agreement, any other written agreement signed by you and Lexmark relating toyou r Use of the Software Program). To the extent any Lexmark policies or progra ms for support services conflict with the terms of this License Agreement, the terms of this License Agreement shall...
  • Page 67 23 modem greeting cards ordering fax 42 loading 25 preserving 47 multiple copies, printing removing using genuine Lexmark 46 wiping heavyweight matte paper, newspapers, loading on the scanner cleaning loading 23 glass 26 exterior of the printer 48...
  • Page 68 Fax Solutions Software 20 using All-In-One Center refilling Printing Preferences 20 (Macintosh) removing Productivity Studio 20 using FastPics or Productivity using genuine Lexmark 46 Wireless Setup Utility 20 Studio 40 wiping using the printer control printjobs, canceling panel 40 print settings...

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