X1100 Series All-In-One User’s Guide • Learning about the All-In-One • Understanding the software • Using the All-In-One • Maintenance • Troubleshooting www.lexmark.
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Contents Learning about the All-In-One .......................................... 1 Setting up the All-In-One ............................................................... 1 Understanding the parts of the All-In-One .................................... 1 Using the control panel ................................................................. 2 Understanding the software ............................................. 3 Using the Lexmark All-In-One Center ...........................................
Removing and reinstalling the software ...................................... 26 Other help sources ...................................................................... 26 Thank you for purchasing a Lexmark X1100 Series All-In-One! Congratulations on your purchase. The Lexmark™ X1100 Series All-In-One combines the functionality of an inkjet printer, a scanner, a copier, and a fax machine all into a single, multifunction device, making it one of the most exciting products on the market today.
Learning about the All-In-One Setting up the All-In-One If you have not already done so, follow the steps on the Setup Sheet to complete the hardware and software installation. If problems occur during the setup process, see “Setup troubleshooting” on page 20. Understanding the parts of the All-In-One Paper guide Slide next to paper to ensure proper feeding. Paper support Lift to load paper into the All-In-One.
USB cable connector 2 1 USB cable Power supply Silver, metal contacts are on the left side of the power supply. Using the control panel The All-In-One has a control panel that lets you scan and copy with the press of a button. Power button Press to turn the All-In-One on and off. Paper Feed button Scan button Press to feed paper through the All-In-One. Press to start the scanning process and open the All-In-One Center. Color Copy button Black Copy button Press to make a color copy.
Understanding the software The All-In-One software consists of four main components: • The Lexmark X1100 Series All-In-One Center (scanning, copying, and faxing) • Print Properties (printing) • The Lexmark X1100 Series Solution Center (troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information) • The Lexmark Photo Editor (editing graphics) Using the Lexmark All-In-One Center Use the Lexmark X1100 Series All-In-One Center software to scan, copy, and fax documents.
The All-In-One Main Page The All-In-One Main Page consists of four main sections: Scan, Copy, Creative Tasks, and Preview. From this section: You can: Scan • Select a program to send the scanned image to. • Choose what type of image is being scanned. • Choose how the scan will be used. Note: Click See More Scan Settings to view all settings. Copy • • • • • Select the quantity and color of your copies. Select a quality setting for your copies. Adjust the size of the scanned area.
View Saved Images page Use the View Saved Images page to perform tasks with images that are saved on the computer. The View Saved Images page consists of three sections. From this section: You can: Open with... Select a program to send the saved image to. Print a Copy... • • • • Choose the quantity and color of your copies. Select a quality setting for your copies. Lighten or darken your copies. Enlarge or reduce your copies. Note: Click See More Copy Settings to view all settings.
Using Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the All-In-One printing function. You can change the settings in Print Properties based on the type of project you want to create. You can open Print Properties from almost any program: 1 From the program File menu, click Print. 2 In the Print dialog box, click the Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup button (depending on the program). The Print Properties screen displays. Note: Some programs open Print Properties differently.
Print Properties tabs All of the print settings are on the three main tabs of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout. From this tab: You can change these settings: Quality/Copies Quality/Speed — Select a Quality/Speed setting. Multiple Copies — Customize how the All-In-One prints several copies of a single print job: collated or normal. Print Color Images in Black and White — Select this to print color images in black and white.
Using the Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark X1100 Series Solution Center is a valuable information resource. To open the Lexmark Solution Center, click Start Programs Lexmark X1100 Series Lexmark X1100 Series Solution Center. The Printer Status tab displays. Lexmark Solution Center Printer Status tab Printer Status Ink levels The Lexmark Solution Center consists of six tabs: Printer Status, How To, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Contact Information, and Advanced.
From this tab: You can: Contact Information • Learn how to contact Lexmark by phone, e-mail, or on the World Wide Web. Advanced • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window and turn printing voice notification on or off. • Obtain software version information. Note: For more information, click the Help button located in the lower right corner of the screen. Using the Lexmark Photo Editor Use the Lexmark Photo Editor software to edit graphics.
Using the All-In-One The following sections give you everything you need to know for basic printing, scanning, copying, and faxing. Printing The Print Properties I Want To menu (see page 6) provides you with printing wizards to help you complete tasks such as printing banners, photographs, or posters. 1 Depending on what you want to print, load the appropriate type of paper into the All-In-One. Place the paper against the right side of the paper support with the print side facing you.
2 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. 3 Make sure the All-In-One is turned on. 4 Click File Print. 5 In the Print dialog box, click the Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup button (depending on the program). The Print Properties dialog box displays. 6 If the printing task you want to perform is on the I Want To menu, click it, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen; otherwise, click Close at the bottom of the menu.
8 From the Paper Setup tab, select the paper type, paper size, and orientation. To see details about a setting, right-click a setting on the screen, and then select the What’s This? item. Paper size setting Paper type setting Orientation setting 9 From the Print Layout tab, select the layout and duplexing settings for the type of document you are printing. To see details about a setting, right-click a setting on the screen, and then select the What’s This? item.
Scanning The following steps show you how to scan and save images. 1 Open the top cover of the All-In-One. 2 Place the item you want to scan face down on the glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow. 3 Close the top cover. 4 Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center (see page 3). The All-In-One Main Page displays. 5 Click the Preview Now button located in the upper right corner of the All-In-One Main Page. An image of the scanned item displays in the preview section.
From the Send scanned image to: drop-down menu, select a program to send the scanned image to, or click the Creative Tasks section to display a list of projects. Preview Now button Click to see a preview of the image. Scan Now button Click to scan the item on the scanner bed. Scan settings Adjust the settings for the scanned item. Preview section See a preview of the image, and select an area to be scanned. 9 If you are sending the scanned image to a software program, click Scan Now to complete the scan.
2 Place the item you want to copy face down on the glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow. 3 Close the top cover. 4 Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center (see page 3). The All-In-One Main Page displays. 5 Click See More Copy Settings to review and change the copy settings. The All-In-One Copy section expands: Preview Now button Click to see a preview of the image. Copy Now button Click to copy your image. Copy settings Adjust the settings for the copy.
Faxing The following steps lead you through sending a fax using the computer modem. 1 Open the top cover. 2 Place the item you want to fax face down on the glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow. 3 Close the top cover. 4 Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center (see page 3). 5 From the Creative Tasks section of the All-In-One Main Page, click Fax an image. 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Maintenance Replacing the print cartridges The Lexmark X1100 Series has been designed to print using the following cartridges. Item: Part number: Standard yield black cartridge 16 Standard yield color cartridge 26 Moderate use black cartridge 17 Moderate use color cartridge 27 Note: You can print using only the color cartridge, or with both a color cartridge and a black cartridge. For information about ordering supplies, see page 8.
6 Insert the new cartridge. Make sure the color print cartridge is secure in the left carrier and then snap the lid closed. If you are installing a black print cartridge, make sure that it is secure in the right carrier, and then snap the lid closed. 7 Lift the scanner unit and push the scanner support back while lowering the scanner unit until it is completely closed. Lexmark’s All-In-One warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge.
Troubleshooting This section helps you solve problems you may have with the All-In-One. Additional troubleshooting information is available in the Lexmark Solution Center. For help accessing the Lexmark Solution Center, see page 8.
Problem: Go to page: Power light does not come on 20 Alignment page does not print 21 When I insert the All-In-One software CD, nothing happens 21 All-In-One is not communicating with the computer 21 Installation appears incomplete 21 All-In-One prints slowly 22 Print is too dark or smudged 22 Vertical lines are jagged or edges are not smooth 23 White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas 23 All-In-One has a paper jam 23 Scanning was not successful 24 Scanning or using a scan
Alignment page does not print 1 Make sure you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the print cartridges. For help installing print cartridges, refer to the setup documentation. 2 Make sure the color cartridge is secure in the left carrier. Make sure the black print cartridge is secure in the right carrier if you installed both. 3 Make sure you loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper into the All-In-One.
3 If you are using Windows 98 or Windows Me, click the Device Manager tab. If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, select the Hardware tab, and then click Device Manager. 4 Look for the Other Devices category. If there are any Lexmark devices shown here, highlight them and then press the Delete key. Note: The Other Devices category displays only when unknown devices are present. Do not delete any Lexmark items unless they are present under the Other Devices category.
The Better or Best Quality/Speed setting may cause smearing if used with plain paper. Try using Normal. 3 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help, see page 8. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks. Vertical lines are jagged or edges are not smooth 1 Adjust the Quality/Speed setting in Print Properties. For help, see page 7. For best print quality, select Better or Best. 2 Align the print cartridges. To align the print cartridges: a Open the Lexmark Solution Center.
Scanning, copying, and faxing troubleshooting Scanning was not successful The software may not be installed properly. Follow the instructions for “All-In-One is not communicating with the computer” on page 21. Scanning or using a scanned image with a software program takes a long time or freezes the computer Lower the scanning resolution. Scanning resolution is much different than printing resolution and is generally set much lower. To change the scanning resolution: 1 Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center.
Copy button on the control panel does not work • Make sure the computer is on. The computer must be on in order for the All-In-One to work. • Make sure you properly installed the software. For help, refer to the setup documentation. The software must be installed for the copier to work. Fax function does not work • Make sure the computer and the All-In-One are on. • Make sure the computer is connected to a phone line. A phone connection is required for faxing to function. • The memory may be full.
Removing and reinstalling the software If the All-In-One software is not functioning properly or a communications error message displays when you try to use the All-In-One, you may need to remove and then reinstall the printer software. 1 From the desktop, click Start Lexmark X1100 Series Programs Uninstall Lexmark X1100 Series. Note: If Uninstall is not an option on the menu, see “All-In-One is not communicating with the computer” on page 21.
Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark 3100 Series 4476-K01 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.
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Index A D Advanced tab 9 All-In-One Center, see Lexmark All-In-One Center All-In-One Main Page Copy section 4 Creative Tasks section 4 Preview section 4 Scan section 4 All-In-One status 8 duplexing 7 B faxing 16 FCC statement 27 banner printing 6 banner paper 10 banners printing 6 black and white, printing in 7 Black Copy button 2 both sides, printing on, see duplexing E edition information ii electrical emission statement 27 emission statement 27 envelopes printing 6 F G glossy paper 10 H hardwar
acceptable types of 10 loading 10 paper exit tray 1 Paper Feed button 2 paper guide adjusting 11 Paper Setup tab 7 parts of your All-In-One 1 photo paper 10 photos printing 6 scanning 13 poor quality printing 22 posters printing 6 Power button 2 Preview Now button 13 Preview section Preview Now button 13 Print/Copy preview 4 Scan preview 4 print cartridges viewing ink levels of 8 Print Layout tab 7 Print Properties 6 I Want To menu 6 opening 6 Options menu 7 Paper Setup tab 7 Print Layout tab 7 Quality/Copi
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