Lexmark 310 User Manual

Lexmark 310: user guide
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Understanding your printer .............................................. 7
Printer parts .................................................................................. 7
Control panel ................................................................................. 8
Loading paper .................................................................. 10
Supported photo paper types ...................................................... 10
Loading the photo paper ............................................................. 10
Inserting memory cards .................................................. 11
Supported memory cards ............................................................ 11
Inserting memory cards .............................................................. 12
Printing from a memory card .......................................... 13
Step 1: Load photo paper ........................................................... 13
Step 2: Insert a memory card ...................................................... 13
Step 3: View your photos ............................................................ 13
Step 4: Select a photo to print ..................................................... 13
Step 5: Customize the photo ....................................................... 14
Step 7: Print photo(s) .................................................................. 14
Step 8: Remove the memory card .............................................. 14
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Understanding your printer ... 7 Printer parts ... 7 Control panel ... 8 Loading paper ... 10 Supported photo paper types ... 10 Loading the photo paper ... 10 Inserting memory cards ... 11 Supported memory cards ... 11 Inserting memory cards ...
  • Page 2 Adjusting the number of prints ... 20 Viewing slide show ... 21 Printing DPOF selection ... 21 Customizing your printer settings ... 22 Changing the blank paper size ... 22 Changing the blank paper type ... 22 Changing the print quality ... 23 Adjusting preview before print ...
  • Page 3 Refilling the print cartridge ... 30 Ordering supplies ... 30 Replacing the print cartridge ... 31 Aligning the print cartridge ... 34 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ... 34 Printing a test page ... 35 Troubleshooting ... 36 Setup troubleshooting ... 37 Print troubleshooting ...
  • Page 5: Understanding Your Printer

    Load paper into the printer. Transporting the printer. Install or replace print cartridge. Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer. Use the controls on the camera to select and print your photos. Insert memory cards. Allows paper to exit after printing is complete.
  • Page 6: Control Panel

    Part Power supply cord port Control panel Button Menu Stop/Clear Purpose Install the provided power supply cord. Purpose • Display the Photo menu. • Deselect the displayed photo for printing. • Stop the print job.
  • Page 7 Number of Prints Rotate Select Purpose Begin printing the selected photos. Turn the printer on and off. • Scroll through menu options. • Change the selected area when cropping an image. • Skip forward through the pictures on the memory card 10 at a time.
  • Page 8: Loading Paper

    Note: Do not load more than 25 sheets into the paper support. Loading the photo paper Lift the paper support. Load the photo paper into the paper support with the print side facing you. Note: Do not force the photo paper into the printer. Usage Print photos Print photos Print photos...
  • Page 9: Inserting Memory Cards

    Inserting memory cards Supported memory cards Note: Your card manufacturer may differ from the ones pictured. Microdrive CompactFlash Type I and Type II Secure Digital (SD) SmartMedia Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick Duo (with adapter) Memory Stick PRO Duo (with adapter) xD Picture Card (up to 512MB) MultiMedia Card...
  • Page 10: Inserting Memory Cards

    • Memory Stick Duo • Memory Stick PRO • xD Picture Card. Right slot • CompactFlash Type I • Microdrive Note: Your printer recognizes only one digital media source for photos at a time. (with adapter) Duo (with adapter) and Type II Installation •...
  • Page 11: Printing From A Memory Card

    Printing from a memory card Step 1: Load photo paper Note: For help loading photo paper and a list of supported paper types, see page 10. Step 2: Insert a memory card Note: If you are unsure of what type of memory card you have, see page 11.
  • Page 12: Step 5: Customize The Photo

    Step 5: Customize the photo You can adjust the photo settings before you print. If you want to: • Crop the photo, see page 18. • Adjust the brightness, see page 19. • Change the number of prints, press • Change the print quality, see page 23.
  • Page 13: Printing From A Digital Camera

    Printing from a digital camera You can connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to your printer and use the buttons on the camera to select and print your photos: Insert one end of the USB cable into the camera. Note: Use only the USB cable that came with your camera.
  • Page 14: Customizing Your Photo Prints

    Customizing your photo prints Printing an index page Load photo paper. Insert a memory card. Note: If you are unsure of what type of memory card you have, see page 11. The I Want To... menu appears. Press Menu The Photo menu appears. Press the down arrow button until you highlight Print Index Page.
  • Page 15: Printing A Photo In Black And White

    Press the down arrow button until you highlight Print All Photos. Press Select If Preview before Print is on, a preview of the print job is first displayed. Press If Preview before Print is off, the photos print immediately. Note: To adjust the Preview setting, see page 23. Printing a photo in black and white Load photo paper.
  • Page 16: Cropping A Photo

    If Preview before Print is on, a preview of the print job is first displayed. Press again to print the photo. Start If Preview before Print is off, the photo prints immediately. Note: To adjust the Preview setting, see page 23. Cropping a photo Load photo paper.
  • Page 17: Adjusting The Brightness

    If Preview before Print is off, the photo prints immediately. Note: To adjust the Preview setting, see page 23. Adjusting the brightness Load photo paper. Insert a memory card. Note: If you are unsure of what type of memory card you have, see page 11.
  • Page 18: Adjusting The Number Of Prints

    Adjusting the number of prints Load photo paper. Insert a memory card. Note: If you are unsure of what type of memory card you have, see page 11. The I Want To... menu appears with View Photos or Print highlighted. Press Select Press the right or left arrow buttons to scroll to the photo you want...
  • Page 19: Viewing Slide Show

    Viewing slide show Insert a memory card. Note: If you are unsure of what type of memory card you have, see page 11. The I Want To... menu appears. Press the down arrow button until you highlight Slide Show. Press Select Press Stop/Clear...
  • Page 20: Customizing Your Printer Settings

    Customizing your printer settings Adjustments made to the settings in this section will remain in effect until you adjust the settings again or until you reset the factory default settings. Changing the blank paper size The factory default setting is 4x6.
  • Page 21: Changing The Print Quality

    Changing the print quality The factory default setting is Automatic. Press Menu The Photo menu appears. Press the down arrow button until you highlight Print Quality. Press the right or left arrow buttons to scroll through the print quality settings. Your choices are Draft, Normal, and Photo.
  • Page 22: Changing The Power Save

    Press the up arrow button twice. Press the right or left arrow button Press to save your choice. Select Changing the power save The factory default setting is 20 Min. Press Menu The Photo menu appears. Press the down arrow button until you highlight Power Save. Press the right or left arrow buttons to scroll through the settings.
  • Page 23: Restoring Factory Defaults

    Restoring factory defaults Press Menu The Photo menu appears. Press the down arrow button until you highlight Restore Settings. Press Select...
  • Page 24: Traveling With Your Printer

    Traveling with your printer Before you travel When traveling with your printer, make sure you bring the following items: • Photo paper. • Extra print cartridge if you expect to do a lot of printing. For compatible print cartridges, see “Ordering supplies” on page 30.
  • Page 25 Disconnect the power cord. Raise the carry handle. Note: When traveling with your printer, it is not necessary to remove the print cartridge. Warning: Always travel with the printer in the upright position.
  • Page 26: Unpacking The Printer

    Unpacking the printer Place the printer on a flat, level surface. Lower the carrying handle. Connect the power cord. Press . Make sure the power light and display are on. Power Lift the paper support.
  • Page 27 Load photo paper. The printer is now ready to print your photos. Insert a memory card containing photos or connect your PictBridge-enabled camera to the printer.
  • Page 28: Maintaining Your Print Cartridge

    30. Refilling the print cartridge Lexmark’s warranty does not cover the repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. We do not recommend use of a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer.
  • Page 29: Replacing The Print Cartridge

    Replacing the print cartridge Removing a used print cartridge If the printer is off, press the Power button. Open the access cover. Press down on the cartridge lever to open the cartridge lid.
  • Page 30 Remove the old cartridge. Installing a print cartridge If you are installing a new print cartridge, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the bottom of the print cartridge. Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the nozzles on the bottom of the cartridge.
  • Page 31 Insert the cartridge. Snap the lid closed. Close the access cover. Load a blank 4x6 index card into the paper support. When prompted on the display, press Select to print the cartridge alignment page. Note: You may discard this page after it prints.
  • Page 32: Aligning The Print Cartridge

    Aligning the print cartridge Load a blank 4x6 index card. Press Menu The Photo menu appears. Press the down arrow button until you highlight Align Cartridge. Press Select Note: Discard the index card after it prints. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Load a blank 4x6 index card.
  • Page 33: Printing A Test Page

    Press Select Note: Discard the index card after it prints. Printing a test page Load a blank 4x6 index card. Press Menu The Photo menu appears. Press the down arrow button until you highlight Print Test Page. Press Select Note: Discard the index card after it prints.
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    44 “Error messages troubleshooting” on page 45 Purpose Resolves issues that occur during the initial printer setup. Resolves issues that occur while printing. Resolves issues with the print quality of your photos. Resolves issues with paper jams and misfeeds.
  • Page 35: Setup Troubleshooting

    The Power light is Is the power supply pushed not lit all the way into the printer? Is the printer connected to a working electrical outlet? Alignment page or Is the printer on? test page will not...
  • Page 36: Print Troubleshooting

    Did the ink completely dry on the photo paper before you moved it? Is the photo paper wrinkled? Are the printer settings adjusted to the correct paper size? Is the print cartridge aligned properly? Has the print cartridge...
  • Page 37 Symptom Poor quality at the edges of the page Printer does not print or respond Slow print speed Diagnosis Are you using the correct paper size with the size you selected in the printer? Is the printer on? Do you see an error...
  • Page 38: Improving Print Quality

    Improving print quality Basic solutions If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your document, make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper size for your print. See “Changing the blank paper size” on page 22. • Select a higher print quality. See “Changing the print quality” on page 23.
  • Page 39: Wiping The Print Cartridge Nozzles And Contacts

    Reinserting the print cartridge Remove the print cartridge. See page 31. Insert the print cartridge. See page 32. Print your photo again. Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Remove the print cartridge. See page 31. Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water and place it on a level surface.
  • Page 40 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat steps 3 and 4. Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. Reinsert the print cartridge. See “Installing a print cartridge” on page 32. Run the clean cartridge utility. See “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles”...
  • Page 41: Jams And Misfeeds Troubleshooting

    10. The printer supports three photo paper sizes: 4x6, A6, and Hagaki. Try loading a smaller amount of photo paper into the printer. See page 10. Use a new piece of photo paper that is straight and unwrinkled.
  • Page 42: Memory Card And Pictbridge Troubleshooting

    Memory card and PictBridge troubleshooting Symptom Memory card is not recognized by the printer Cannot print from the digital camera Diagnosis Is the memory card damaged? Is the memory card inserted correctly? Is there more than one memory card inserted at the same time.
  • Page 43: Error Messages Troubleshooting

    10% full. There is a paper jam. Paper jam The print cartridge carrier is Carrier jam stuck. The printer is out of photo Paper out paper. The access cover was open Cover open when you pressed Start. The print cartridge is...
  • Page 44 PictBridge port. Refer to your digital camera documentation for help selecting the correct USB mode. Verify the printer setting matches your blank paper size. See page 22. Note: An index page can only be printed on 4 x 6 photo paper.
  • Page 45: Finding More Information

    Lexmark Web site Lexmark technical support Record the following information (located on your store receipt and the back of your printer) and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you faster: Machine Type number_____________________________________________ Serial number___________________________________________________...
  • Page 46: Notices

    Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark 310 Series Photo Jetprinter, Type Number 4300, has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
  • Page 47 Companies participating in this program introduce products that power down when they are not being used. This feature will cut the energy used by up to 50 percent. Lexmark is proud to be a participant in this program.
  • Page 48 If you are not sure whether you have permission, seek legal advice. Limited Warranty Information Lexmark International, Inc. furnishes a limited warranty that this printer or All-In-One product will be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of 12 months after the original date of purchase.
  • Page 49: Index

    Index access cover 7 adjust printer settings 22 aligning the print cartridge 34 arrow button 9 black & white photos 17 blank paper loading 10 selecting 22 selecting type 22 size 10 type 10 brightness, adjust 19 buttons, control panel...
  • Page 50 32 jam, paper 43 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting 43 language, changing 23 left arrow button 9 Lexmark Web site 47 lighten photos 19 loading blank paper 10 maintaining the print cartridge 30 maintenance 30 memory card...
  • Page 51 13 PictBridge-enabled digital camera 15 print quality improving 40 select 23 Print troubleshooting 38 printer settings, adjust 22 quality, improve print 40 refilling print cartridge 30 removing memory cards 14 removing print cartridge 31 replacing print...
  • Page 52 37 Understanding your printer 7 unpacking the printer, travel 28 up arrow button 9 USB cable 15 USB, PictBridge port 15 Web site, Lexmark 47 wiping print cartridge contacts 41 nozzles 41 xD Picture Card, memory card 11...

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