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  • Page 1 Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 (language) and functions included in its printer products. This printer is intended by Lexmark International, Inc. to be compatible with the PCL 3 language. This means that the printer recognizes PCL 3 commands used in various application programs, and that the printer emulates the functions corresponding to the commands.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 - Introducing the Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter 1 Using the printer parts ......... 2 Chapter 2 - Using the printer software .
  • Page 4 Miscellaneous problems ........42 General printing problems .

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introducing The Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter

    Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter Chapter One Your Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter™ is a general purpose color inkjet printer that provides high quality text and graphics. This printer can print on plain paper, envelopes, labels, index cards, coated paper, glossy film, photo paper, transparencies, greeting cards, iron-on transfers, and banner paper.

  • Page 6: Using The Printer Parts

    (F) Paper load lever Load paper into the sheet feeder (G) Front cover • Install or change a print cartridge • Clear a paper jam (H) Paper exit tray Keep paper together after printing Introducing the Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter...
  • Page 7 Use the: When you want to: (I) Print cartridge storage unit Store an extra used print cartridge (J) Power cord connector Plug in the power cord (K) Parallel cable connector Attach the parallel cable Introducing the Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter...
  • Page 8 Introducing the Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2 - Using The Printer Software

    Using the printer software Chapter Two This chapter introduces the printer software applications. For information about: See page: Introducing the printer software Opening the Control Program Opening the Printer Driver Opening the Spool Manager Using the printer software...

  • Page 10: Introducing The Printer Software

    * Windows 3.1, 3.11 only. If you are using Windows 95, 98 a print queue was installed when you loaded Windows. Note: Lexmark 1000 Series ColorFine is the name of the printer driver and software for the Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter.

  • Page 11: Opening The Control Program

    Click the Lexmark 1000 Series program group. Click Lexmark 1000 Series Control Program on LPTx. Windows 3.1, 3.11 From the Lexmark 1000 Series program group, double-click the Control Program icon. Opening the Printer Driver The way you open the printer driver affects how the changes you make are saved.

  • Page 12: Opening The Spool Manager

    Properties from the sidebar menu. Opening the Spool Manager You can open the Spool Manager (Windows 3.1 or 3.11 only) from the Lexmark 1000 Series Control Program. To open the Spool Manager: Open the Lexmark 1000 Series Control Program. Click the Windows Printing tab.

  • Page 13: Chapter 3 - Loading Paper And Other Media

    Loading paper and other media Chapter Three The Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter prints on plain paper, envelopes, index cards, post cards, labels, transparencies, coated paper, glossy film, photo paper, iron-on transfers, greeting cards, and banner paper. This section includes general guidelines for purchasing and loading print materials.

  • Page 14: Loading Paper And Other Specialty Media

    Loading paper and other specialty media This section describes how to load paper, an envelope, a card, and other specialty media in your printer. Loading paper in the sheet feeder The sheet feeder holds up to 30 sheets of plain paper. To load paper: Pull the paper load lever toward you to open the sheet feeder.
  • Page 15 Slide the left paper guide to the left edge of the paper. Push the paper load lever away from you to close the sheet feeder. You are now ready to print. Make sure you select the correct paper type and size in the printer software. For help, see “Using the printer software”...

  • Page 16: Loading Specialty Media

    Loading specialty media Follow the steps to load one sheet of thick paper, an envelope, greeting card, iron-on transfer, label sheet, or other specialty media. You must load all types of specialty media one piece at a time. To load specialty media: Pull the paper load lever toward you and remove any paper from the sheet feeder.
  • Page 17 Open the specialty media guide to the upright position, as shown. In the printer software, change the appropriate settings: Open the application's File menu. Choose Print (or Printer) Setup. In the Printer Setup dialog box, click the Properties, Options, Setup button (depending on the application).
  • Page 18 When prompted, place one piece of specialty media against the specialty media guide in the sheet feeder. Stamp location • Always place the preferred print side facing you. • Insert envelopes so that the stamp location is in the lower right-hand corner.
  • Page 19 Push the media downward until the printer automatically loads it. When you finish printing specialty media, close the specialty media guide so it is lying flat against the back of the sheet feeder. Loading paper and other media...

  • Page 20: Loading Banner Paper

    Loading banner paper You can purchase two types of banner paper. One is a long, single sheet of paper, while the other is known as continuous form-feed paper (regular-size sheets which are perforated to allow you to tear them apart). For best results, follow the steps below to load banner paper and select the appropriate options in the printer software.
  • Page 21 Push back on the paper load lever to close the sheet feeder. Open the specialty media guide to the upright position as shown. Loading paper and other media...
  • Page 22 Adjust the paper support for banner printing: Pull up on the top of the paper support. Lean the paper support backwards and down until it stops. Rest the banner paper on the paper support behind the sheet feeder. Insert the leading edge of the first page into the sheet feeder until the printer automatically loads it.
  • Page 23 Slide the left paper guide against the left edge of the paper. Continue with “Selecting the correct options for banner printing”. Selecting the correct options for banner printing To select the appropriate options for banner printing from the printer software: From your application's File menu, click Printer Setup (or Print...).

  • Page 24: Recommended Paper Types

    Coated paper For the best color or black and white printing results using black and color print cartridges, use a coated paper such as Lexmark's High Resolution Premium Inkjet paper. To order this paper from Lexmark, use Lexmark part number 1402780 (letter size) or 1402781 (A4 size).
  • Page 25 The acceptable dimensions for an envelope loaded in the sheet feeder are: Length 190.5 to 364 mm 7.50 to 14.33 in. Width 76.2 to 215 mm 3.0 to 8.5 in. Weight 76 to 90 g/sqm 20 to 24 lb. Note: For best results, feed one at a time. Do not use envelopes that have: •...

  • Page 26: Greeting Cards With Envelopes

    Use full label sheets. Partially used sheets can cause labels to peel off during printing and can damage the printer. Greeting cards with envelopes Use Lexmark Inkjet Greeting Cards, part number 1372482 (letter) or 70X7254 (A4). Each greeting card comes with an envelope. For best results, feed one at a time.

  • Page 27: Chapter 4 - Caring For Your Print Cartridge

    Caring for your print cartridge Chapter Four This chapter describes print cartridge maintenance procedures to help you get the best performance from your print cartridge and your printer. For information about: See page: Installing or replacing a print cartridge Removing a print cartridge Installing or changing a print cartridge Aligning the print cartridge Cleaning the print nozzles...

  • Page 28: Installing Or Replacing A Print Cartridge

    Installing or replacing a print cartridge Perform the entire print cartridge replacement procedure without interruption. Removing a print cartridge If you need to remove a print cartridge before you install a different one, follow these steps: Make sure the printer is plugged in. Open the printer front cover.
  • Page 29 Click Install Cartridge. The print cartridge carrier automatically moves to the load position and the Change Cartridge dialog box appears on your computer screen. Note: If you are interrupted and leave the print cartridge carrier in the load position too long, the carrier returns to the far right position.

  • Page 30: Disposing Of Used Cartridges

    Remove the print cartridge from the printer. Decide whether you want to dispose of or store the cartridge you removed. See “Disposing of used cartridges” on page 26 or “Storing an extra print cartridge” on page 27. Disposing of used cartridges Do not shake used print cartridges.

  • Page 31: Storing An Extra Print Cartridge

    Storing an extra print cartridge The print cartridge storage unit on the back of the machine provides a convenient place to store an extra (used) print cartridge to prevent it from drying out. To store an extra print cartridge in the storage unit: Remove the cardboard insert covering the print cartridge storage unit and discard it.
  • Page 32 Push back firmly on the cartridge until it snaps securely into place. Removing a print cartridge from the storage unit To remove a print cartridge from the storage unit: Pull the print cartridge handle toward you until you hear a snap. Lift the print cartidge straight out of the storage unit.

  • Page 33: Installing Or Changing A Print Cartridge

    Installing or changing a print cartridge If you need to remove a print cartridge before you install another one, follow the steps for “Removing a print cartridge” on page 24 before proceeding. If you removed a print cartridge, continue with step 2. If you are installing a print cartridge for the first time: Make sure the printer is plugged in.
  • Page 34 Insert the print cartridge in the print cartridge carrier. Push back on the cartridge until it snaps securely into place. If the print cartridge moves loosely in the carrier, it is not locked into place. Repeat this step. Caring for your print cartridge...
  • Page 35 Close the printer front cover. From the Cartridges tab, choose the appropriate selection for the cartridge you installed. If you installed: Click: a new Black cartridge New Black Cartridge Installed an old Black cartridge Old Black Cartridge Installed a new Color cartridge New Color Cartridge Installed an old Color cartridge Old Color Cartridge Installed...

  • Page 36: Aligning The Print Cartridge

    When you install a new print cartridge, you should use the Align Cartridge feature to help align the printhead. This ensures that you get the best print quality from your Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter. To align the print cartridge: From the printer’s Control Program, click the Cartridges tab.
  • Page 37 Click the Clean Print Nozzles button. The printer feeds a sheet of paper and prints the nozzle test pattern. Examine the test pattern. This example shows a test pattern of a black nozzle functioning correctly. This example shows a test pattern of a color nozzle functioning correctly.

  • Page 38: Wiping The Print Nozzles And Contacts

    Remove and reinstall the print cartridge. For help, see “Installing or replacing a print cartridge” on page 24. Repeat the nozzle test. If the lines are still broken, wipe the print cartridge nozzles. For instructions, see “Wiping the print nozzles and contacts”. Wiping the print nozzles and contacts If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles (see “Cleaning the print nozzles”...

  • Page 39: Cleaning Print Cartridge Carrier Contacts

    Allow the copper-colored area to dry. Reinstall the print cartridge and repeat the nozzle test. For help, see “Cleaning the print nozzles” on page 32. If the nozzle test line is still broken, clean the print cartridge carrier contacts. For help, see “Cleaning print cartridge carrier contacts” on page 35. Cleaning print cartridge carrier contacts Clean the print cartridge carrier contacts only if you have cleaned and...
  • Page 40 Open the printer front cover. Remove the print cartridge. For help, see “Removing a print cartridge” on page 24. Use a clean, dry cloth to clean the cartridge carrier contacts inside the printer. Carrier contacts Replace the print cartridge. For help, see “Installing or changing a print cartridge” on page 29. Caring for your print cartridge...
  • Page 41 Close the printer front cover. Plug the printer power cord into an electrical outlet. You do not want to reset the ink level counter. Click Old Black Car- tridge Old Color Cartridge, depending on which you installed, to return the cartridge carrier to the far right position. Test the print cartridge by choosing the Clean Print Nozzles button...

  • Page 42: Preserving Print Cartridges

    • Do not refill print cartridges. Refilling empty print cartridges may invalidate your warranty. Incompatible inks can cause damage to the printhead or to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies with the printer. • Store the print cartridge in the same environment as the printer.

  • Page 43: Chapter 5 - Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Chapter Five Use this section to identify and solve problems. If you encounter: See page: Error messages Miscellaneous problems General printing problems Paper feed problems Poor print quality Troubleshooting...

  • Page 44: Error Messages

    Error messages If you get this message: Try this solution: Ink low Your print cartridge is running out of ink. You need to purchase a new print cartridge. Out of memory • Before sending a file to print, close all other open files in the application you are using.
  • Page 45 If you get this message: Try this solution: Paper jam Pull firmly on the paper to remove it. If you cannot reach the paper because it is too far into the printer, open the printer front cover and pull the paper out from the front of the printer.

  • Page 46: Miscellaneous Problems

    Miscellaneous problems For this problem: Try this solution: Printer has missing or Contact Lexmark. damaged parts Printer software settings Check the settings in the software application you are using. are not in effect Printer settings in your application may override settings in the printer software.
  • Page 47 Normally, a job is finished processing when the first page of the job prints. • Also, make sure the Lexmark 1000 Series ColorFine is set as your default printer driver. Old document prints with When you print a document formatted for a different printer, different fonts Windows may substitute different fonts.
  • Page 48 Windows 95, 98: From the Printers folder, double-click the icon for the Lexmark 1000 Series ColorFine. Click the Printer menu and make sure no checkmark appears next to the Pause Printing option.
  • Page 49 For this problem: Try this solution: Test page does not print Make sure: • The power cord is completely plugged in. Try unplugging it, then plugging it back in. • The paper path is clear. • The parallel cable is properly connected to the computer and printer.

  • Page 50: Paper Feed Problems

    Paper feed problems For this problem: Try this solution: Paper fails to feed If paper doesn't move through the sheet feeder: • Make sure the paper is loaded properly into the printer. • Remove any obstructions inside the printer. • Make sure the Paper Load Lever is closed (away from you).
  • Page 51 For this problem: Try this solution: Paper sticks together If paper sticks together when moving through the sheet feeder, try the following: • Make sure there is not too much paper in the sheet feeder. Depending on the thickness of your paper, the sheet feeder can hold up to 30 sheets of paper.

  • Page 52: Poor Print Quality

    Poor print quality For this problem: Try this solution: Characters not aligned • Make sure you do not have hard-coded (extra) spaces at the correctly at left margin left margin. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. See “Cleaning the print nozzles”...
  • Page 53 For this problem: Try this solution: Poor print quality at left, Like other printers, your printer cannot print in the extreme left, right, or bottom edge of right, or bottom edges of a page. To avoid poor print quality at page the edges of the page, we recommend using these minimum margin settings:...
  • Page 54 Try using a different fill pattern in your application software. parencies contain white streaks Unexpected or missing Make sure you have the Lexmark 1000 Series ColorFine printer characters driver selected as the default printer. Vertical straight lines are Try the following suggestions to improve print quality of vertical...

  • Page 55: Appendix A - Installing The Printer Software

    To create diskettes from the CD-ROM: use one of the following methods: Start Windows. • Download the appropriate driver from the Insert the Lexmark 1000 Series CD into a Lexmark web site CD-ROM drive. • Create diskettes from the CD-ROM •...

  • Page 56: Installing From Diskette

    Select the port you want to use with this printer (for example, LPT1) and then click Next>. If you have other printers installed, click to use the Lexmark 1100 as the default Windows printer. Click Finish. When the Software License Agreement...

  • Page 57: Appendix B - Printing From Dos

    DOS applications: your DOS application to another application while your job is printing. See the README • Lexmark 1000 Series printer software file for your Lexmark printer for more • PCL 3 printer driver for each DOS information. application Make sure you are in Windows, not native DOS.

  • Page 58: Printing To A File

    DOS. You can use the printer driver for your Start your application from DOS. Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter to change For help, see your Windows printer settings that are not in your documentation. application. For help, see “Changing print Create a print file using the "Print to File"...
  • Page 59 Printing from non- Start MS-DOS. For help, see your Windows Windows DOS documentation. applications Use this DOS command to copy the print file to the port where the printer is Follow these steps if your application runs connected: from the native DOS prompt, but does not run copy filename lptn /b from the DOS prompt in Windows.
  • Page 60 Printing from DOS...

  • Page 61: Appendix C - Ordering Supplies

    To order Lexmark supplies, either contact your point of purchase or any Lexmark Authorized To order an IEEE 1284-compatible parallel Supplies Dealer for a Lexmark dealer near you. cable, use Lexmark part number 1329605. You may also order supplies from Lexmark...

  • Page 62: Glossy Film

    Glossy film Labels To order Lexmark Inkjet Glossy Film from To order Inkjet Labels from Lexmark, use Lexmark, use these part numbers: these part numbers: Size Number of Part number Sheet Label Labels Part sheets size size number sheet Letter...

  • Page 63: Appendix D - Notices And Safety Information

    • Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions. The Lexmark 1100 Color Jetprinter, Type 4096, has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or...

  • Page 64: Industry Canada Compliance Statement

    This product is in conformity with the protection be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the requirements of EC Council directives 89/336/EEC use of other replacement parts. and 73/23/EEC on the approximation and Consignes de sécurité...
  • Page 65 Lexmark non è piezas no sean siempre evidentes. Lexmark no responsabile per l’utilizzo di parti di ricambio se hace responsable del uso de otras piezas de di altri produttori.
  • Page 66 Lexmark. Les nær produktet. Stikkontakten må være lett característiques de seguretat d'algunes peces tilgjengelig. pot ser que no sempre siguin òbvies. Lexmark • La bare kvalifisert personale ta seg av service no es responsabilitza de l'us d'altres peces de og reparasjon som ikke er direkte beskrevet i recanvi.
  • Page 67 Lexmark. As funções de segurança de alguns dos componentes podem não ser sempre óbvias. A Lexmark não é responsável pela utilização de outros componentes de substituição. Informações de segurança •...
  • Page 68 Notices and safety information...

  • Page 69: Appendix E - Statement Of Limited Warranty

    This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to this this statement to that user. product if it was originally purchased for your use, and not for resale, from Lexmark or a Lexmark Warranty service remarketer, referred to in this statement as The warranty period is 12 months and starts on the “Remarketer.”...
  • Page 70 We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free property for which Lexmark is legally liable. In no operation of a product. event will Lexmark be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damage, or other economic Warranty service does not include repair of failures consequential damages.

  • Page 71: Glossary

    Glossary application software A software product, such as a spreadsheet or word processing program, that is designed for use on a personal computer. driver see printer driver. font A set of characters of a given size and style. A stand-alone hardware unit that offers additional data storage for hard drive your computer and can read and store data on diskettes.
  • Page 72 Any program loaded on your computer used to perform a specific software application task; for example, a word processing or spreadsheet program. Any print media that requires manual feeding. This includes specialty media envelopes, greeting cards, transparencies, iron-on transfers, index cards, and banner paper.

  • Page 73: Index

    Index envelopes loading 12 aligning print cartridges 32 types and sizes 20 error messages 40 banner printing 16 glossy film loading 12 ordering 58 carrier contacts, cleaning 35 types and sizes 21 cartridges, see print cartridges greeting cards coated paper loading 12 loading 12 ordering 58...
  • Page 74 loading print nozzles banner paper 16 cleaning 32 paper 10 wiping 34 specialty media 12 print quality 48 printer parts 2, 3 power 41 messages, error 40 printer driver, opening 7 opening safety information 60 Control Program 7 spool manager, opening 8 printer driver 7 storing cartridges 27 spool manager 8...
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  • Page 77: Energy Star

    This feature will cut the energy used by up to 50 percent. Lexmark is proud to be a participant in this program. As an Energy Star Partner, Lexmark International, Inc. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

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