Lexmark X2450, X2470, X2480, X2480dsg Getting Started Guide

Contents

Setup troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Removing and reinstalling the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Checking the printer status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Using the control panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2400 Series Getting Started

See the complete User’s Guide on the CD for more detailed information about the following tasks:

• Setting up the printer

• Learning about the printer

• Loading paper and original documents

• Printing

• Working with photos

• Copying

• Scanning

• Faxing

• Networking the printer

• Maintaining the printer

– Changing a print cartridge – Ordering supplies – Recycling Lexmark products

• Troubleshooting

– Print, copy, scan, and fax troubleshooting – Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting – Error messages troubleshooting

• Notices

Printing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Printing a document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Printing other projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Copying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Making a copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Scanning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Scanning an item . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Working with photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Copying 4 x 6 photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Using a PictBridge-enabled camera to print photos . . . . . . .5

Understanding the software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Using the Imaging Studio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Using the All-In-One Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Using the Solution Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Using Print Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Using the Photo Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Using the Web Toolbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Print troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Improving print quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Aligning the print cartridge using the computer . . . . . . . .7

Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts . . . . . . .7

US Statement of Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Canadian Statement of Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement

This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See the User's Guide for further information.

Setup troubleshooting

Symptom Solution

The light is not lit

Software does not install

1 Disconnect the power cord from

the wall outlet and then from the printer.

2 Plug the cord all the way into the

power supply on the printer.

3 Plug the cord into an electrical

outlet that other electrical devices have been using.

4 If the light is not on, press .

If the software does not launch automatically when you insert the CD:

1 Close all open software

applications.

2 Temporarily disable any anti-

virus programs.

3 Double-click the My Computer

icon. In Windows XP, click Start to

access the My Computer icon.

4 Double-click the CD-ROM drive

icon. If necessary, double-click

setup.exe.

5 Follow the instructions on the

computer screen to install the software.

Note: After installing the software, be sure to re-enable your anti-virus software.

Symptom Solution

Software does not install

Page does not print

1 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 Firmly plug the rectangular end

of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer. The USB port is marked with .

If the printer is connected to the computer through another device:

1 Disconnect the USB cable from

any other device such as a USB hub or switch box.

2 Directly connect the cable to the

printer and the computer.

Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on hold or paused. For more information, see “Checking the printer status” in this booklet.

Make sure the tape has been removed from the print cartridge and that the print cartridge has been installed properly.

Removing and reinstalling the software

1 From the desktop, click Start Æ Programs Æ

Lexmark 2400 Series Æ Uninstall.

2 Follow the instructions on the computer screen

to remove the printer software.

3 Restart the computer. 4 Click Cancel on any Add New Hardware

screens.

5 Eject and reinsert the software CD.

If the printer software installation screen does not appear:

a From the desktop, double-click My

Computer.

In Windows XP, click Start to access the My Computer icon.

b Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.

If necessary, double-click setup.exe.

c When the printer software installation

screen appears, click Install or Install Now.

d Follow the instructions on the computer

screen to complete the installation.

Checking the printer status

1 Click Start Æ Settings Æ Printers and Faxes

or Printers.

Click Start Æ Control Panel Æ Printers and Other Hardware Æ Printers and Faxes.

2 Double-click the Lexmark 2400 Series icon. 3 Click Printer, and make sure no check mark

appears next to Pause Printing.

4 Make sure a check mark does appear next to

Set As Default.

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