How can i scan a document on my lexmark 2600 printer

Try to access the Lexmark Productivity Studio. Just click on Start > All Programs > Lexmark 2600 Series > Lexmark Productivity Studio.

You can try scanning to PDF. If that option is grayed out, you'll need to install the OCR found in the installation CD of your printer.

Please follow the steps below on how to scan using your Lexmark X2670 printer:

Using the printer control panel

1. Open the top cover, and then load an original document face down on the scanner glass.

2. Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image.

3. Make sure that the printer is connected to a computer, and that both the printer and the computer are on.

4. From the printer control panel, press the scan button.

5. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

Using Windows

1. Open the top cover, and then load an original document face down on the scanner glass.

2. Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image.

3. Do one of the following:

• In Windows Vista, click > All Programs, and then select the printer program folder from the list.

• 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.

Using Macintosh

1. Open the top cover, and then load an original document face down on the scanner glass.

2. Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image.

3. From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder.

4. Double-click the 2600 Series Center.

5. From the "What is being scanned?" list, choose the type of document to be scanned.

6. Click Scan.

Source: Lexmark X2600 Series User's Guide

This photocopier can only copy 1 page at a time. This is due to only being able to place one sheet on the viewing surface per scan.

To make a scan follow these instructions:

1. Open lid and put the document or photo face down
   
2. Close the lid to press the document flat and avoid dark edges
   
3. Have the printer connected to the computer and both turned on
4. Press the scan icon on the printer
5. Follow onscreen instructions
6. Repeat for each document needing to be scanned
   

On your computer, go to Start menu > All Programs > Lexmark X2600 Series > Lexmark Productivity Studio. Select 300 dpi for your scan setting. Save the new setting. Then, try to scan a document to verify that the new setting has taken effect.

Try the Lexmark WEB site.
You can download the Lexmark printer drivers from theirsupport WEB site. Please click on this link and select your model printer todownload :- http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=home&locale=EN&userlocale=EN_US&segment=DOWNLOAD

you need the complete software to be installed to use the Lexmark Scanner

Click on learn more to check the correct download from your operating system and install it.

Incase you dont find a lexmark printer icon to let you scan, you will have to use Windows or any Picture software to scan documents
Ex. MS Paint brush, Windows Live Gallery, PICASA etc

http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=answers&startover=y&locale=en&userlocale=EN_US&productCode=&segment=DOWNLOAD&question=lexmark+2600#1

make sure that all driver are loaded properly so that the pc will be able to understand or can be able to communicate with the printer

If you're connected to a Windows PC, see User's Guide: http://www.lexmark.com/publications/pdfs/2007/2500/v3709407_en.pdf

Look for section with "Scanning documents or images for e-mailing"

The manual can be found here:
http://www.lexmark.com/publications/pdfs/2007/2600/en.html
They are also available once the drivers are installed by looking in the start menu under lexmark and documentation.
Steven

How to Scan on Imac using the Lexmark 2600:

1. From the Imac Desktop select the Magnifying glass in the upper right corner of the screen.

2. Search for Preview

3. Open Preview App

4. Put item to scan on Lexmark Glass Face down and close the lid.

5. Select File (In Preview from Top tabs on desktop), then Choose 'Import
Image'

6. Lexmark 2600 Series Window opens

7. Change Scan to Folder, Name and Format to your choices

8. Use cursor to highlight area of image to scan in the 2600 Series Window.

9. Hit Scan from the 2600 Series WIndow.

10. Save the file using the File tab in Preview, and choosing Save