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Lexmark 3100 Series All-In-One User Manual

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3100 Series
All-In-One
User's Guide
• Learning about the All-In-One
• Understanding the software
• Working with digital photos
• Printing, Scanning, Copying and Faxing
• Maintenance
• Troubleshooting
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  • Page 1 3100 Series All-In-One User’s Guide • Learning about the All-In-One • Understanding the software • Working with digital photos • Printing, Scanning, Copying and Faxing • Maintenance • Troubleshooting www.lexmark.com...
  • Page 2 Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ. Lexmark may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. You can purchase additional copies of publications related to this product by calling 1-800-553-9727.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using the Lexmark Photo Editor ... 21 Accessing the Memory Card Manager ... 22 Working with digital photos ... 23 Using the Lexmark Memory Card Manager ... 23 Finding your photos ... 24 Printing digital photos ... 26 Printing borderless photos ... 27...
  • Page 4 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ... 41 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ... 41 Preserving the print cartridges ... 43 Ordering supplies ... 43 Recycling Lexmark products ... 43 Troubleshooting ... 44 Troubleshooting checklist ... 44 Setup troubleshooting ... 46 Printing troubleshooting ...

  • Page 5: Getting Started

    Getting started Use this guide for the Lexmark 3100 Series.

  • Page 6: Finding Information

    Finding information Congratulations on the purchase of the Lexmark™ 3100 Series All-In-One. Refer to Setup poster Drivers and Utilities User’s Guide Lexmark Web site When you need help with This document contains complete setup information. The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers for your AIO...

  • Page 7: Creating Your First Project

    Creating your first project You can print photos from your digital camera memory card after saving them to your computer. Load paper. For additional help, see page 8. Letter/A4 Adjust the paper guide. Insert your digital camera memory card into the All-In-One (see page 11) or access your photos from a computer (see page 24) and then continue with step 6.
  • Page 8 Drag the images you want to print. Click Print Now. Congratulations! You have successfully completed your first project using the Lexmark 3100 Series All-In-One. For more projects, see scanning, copying, printing, and faxing information on page 31. For help working with digital photos, see page 23.

  • Page 9: Learning About The All-In-One

    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 documentation to complete the hardware and software installation. If problems occur during the setup process, see “Setup troubleshooting” on page 46.
  • Page 10 Use the Scanner unit Paper exit tray Top cover Paper guide USB cable Access the print cartridges. Hold paper as it exits the AIO. The AIO paper exit tray can hold: • 25 sheets of plain paper • 10 sheets of labels •...

  • Page 11: Using The Control Panel

    Using the control panel The AIO has a control panel that lets you scan and copy with the press of a button. Paper Feed Press to feed paper. Photo/Color Copy Press to make a color or photo copy. Note: Both the computer and the AIO must be turned on to make copies.

  • Page 12: Loading Paper

    Loading paper To load most types of paper: Place the paper against the right side of the paper support with the print side facing you and the top of the paper feeding into the paper support. Letter/A4 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. Note: Do not force paper into the AIO.
  • Page 13 Before you begin printing, scanning, copying, or faxing documents, see page 6 to determine how much the paper exit tray can hold. Follow these guidelines when loading plain and specialty paper in the paper support. Load up to 100 sheets of plain paper The paper is designed for use with inkjet printers. 10 envelopes 25 sheets of card stock 10 greeting cards, index...
  • Page 14 Load up to 50 transparencies 100 sheets of custom size paper 100 iron-on transfers 20 sheets of banner paper Make sure • The rough side faces you. • The transparencies are designed for use with inkjet printers. Note: Since transparencies require more drying time, we recommend that you remove each transparency as it exits and allow it to dry to avoid ink smearing.

  • Page 15: Loading Your Document On The Scanner Glass

    Inserting the digital camera memory card Some Lexmark 3100 Series models support the following digital media: • CompactFlash Type I and Type II • IBM Microdrive • Secure Digital...
  • Page 16 The card reader (if available on your AIO) has four slots to accommodate these media and a small light that blinks indicating the card is being read or is transmitting data. Note: Do not remove the digital camera memory card while the light is on or blinking.

  • Page 17: Understanding The Software

    The Lexmark Memory Card Manager (transferring digital photos on some models) Using the Lexmark All-In-One Center Use the Lexmark 3100 Series All-In-One Center software to scan, copy, and fax documents. There are four ways to open the All-In-One Center: •...

  • Page 18: The All-In-One Main Page

    The All-In-One Main Page displays. Preview section 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 Scan Copy You can • Select a program to send the scanned image to. •...
  • Page 19 From this section Creative Tasks Preview section Note: For more information about the All-In-One Main Page, click the Help link near the top of the screen. Saved Images page Use the Saved Images page to perform tasks with images that are saved on the computer.
  • Page 20 Advanced (Skin, voice, and communication options) • View the software version and copyright information For more information about the Lexmark Solution Center, see page 19. You can • Choose the quantity and whether to print in color. • Select a blank paper size.

  • Page 21: Using Print Properties

    Using Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the AIO 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: With your document open, click Print.

  • Page 22: Print Properties Tabs

    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 Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Note: For additional information about these settings, right-click a setting on the screen, and then select the What’s This? item.

  • Page 23: Using The Lexmark Solution Center

    The Options menu also provides you with direct links to different parts of the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 19), as well as software version information. Using the Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark 3100 Series Solution Center is a valuable information resource.
  • Page 24 • Align to fix blurry edges. • Remove Japanese postcard residue. Contact Information • Learn how to contact Lexmark by phone, e-mail, or on Advanced • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window • Download the latest software files.

  • Page 25: Using The Lexmark Photo Editor

    Using the Lexmark Photo Editor Use the Lexmark Photo Editor software to edit graphics. To open the Lexmark Photo Editor, click Start Lexmark Photo Editor. The Lexmark Photo Editor displays. Touch-up Tools Use the touch-up tools to edit your graphic.

  • Page 26: Accessing The Memory Card Manager

    The Lexmark Memory Card Manager (available on some models) gives you several options for transferring photos from your digital camera memory card to your computer’s hard disk. There are three ways to access the Lexmark Memory Card Manager: • Insert a digital camera memory card.

  • Page 27: Working With Digital Photos

    The Lexmark Memory Card Manager (available on some models) gives you several options for transferring photos from your digital camera memory card to your computer’s hard disk. For help accessing the Lexmark Memory Card Manager, see page 21. You can: •...

  • Page 28: Finding Your Photos

    Finding your photos From a computer Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center (see page 13). Click the Saved Images tab. Click Show Folders. In the directory in the right panel, select the folder where your photos are stored. From a digital camera memory card...
  • Page 29 Repeat steps 7 and 8 for each photo. Click OK. The Lexmark All-In-One Center opens with the Saved Images tab selected. The photos stored in the sub-folder you created appear in the Preview section of the Saved Images page.

  • Page 30: Printing Digital Photos

    Printing digital photos Choose a layout for your photos Open the All-In-One Center (see page 13). Click the Saved Images tab. From the Creative Tasks section, select Print an album page with various photo sizes. Select a paper size for your photos. Select a page layout from the Create a page from saved photos section.

  • Page 31: Printing Borderless Photos

    Printing borderless photos For best results, load photo paper into the paper support (see page 8). Open the All-In-One Center (see page 13). Click the Saved Images tab. From the Creative Tasks section, select Print an album page with various photo sizes. Click Change the category of layouts listed above.

  • Page 32: Cropping Photos

    Cropping photos Double-click one of the photo thumbnails in the Preview section of the Saved Images tab. The photo opens in the Lexmark Photo Editor. Use the arrow pointer, and draw a rectangle around the area you want to keep.

  • Page 33: Editing Photos

    Double-click one of the photo thumbnails in the Preview section of the Saved Images tab. The photo opens in the Lexmark Photo Editor. Note: You can edit only one photo at a time. Edit your photo with the tools available.

  • Page 34: Adding Text Captions Under Your Photos

    Adding text captions under your photos Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center (see page 13). Click the Saved Images tab. From the Creative Tasks section, select Print an album page with various photo sizes. Click Change the category of layouts listed above.

  • Page 35: Printing, Scanning, Copying And Faxing

    Printing, Scanning, Copying and Faxing Printing The Print Properties I Want To menu (see page 17) provides you with printing wizards to help you complete tasks such as printing banners, photographs, or posters. Note: Use a black print cartridge for printing black and white text documents to conserve your photo print cartridge.
  • Page 36 From the Quality/Copies tab, select the quality, speed, paper type, and number of copies. Quality/Speed settings To see details about a setting, right-click a setting on the screen, and then select the What’s This? item. From the Paper Setup tab, select the 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.
  • Page 37 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. Once you have applied all the settings you want in Print Properties, click OK at the bottom of the screen to return to the Print dialog box.

  • Page 38: Scanning

    The following steps show you how to scan and save images. Load your document on the scanner glass (see page 11). Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center (see page 13). The All-In-One Main Page displays. Click Preview Now in the upper right corner of the All-In-One Main Page.

  • Page 39: Copying

    Note: The computer must be turned on. To make black and white, gray, or color copies: Load your document on the scanner glass (see page 11). Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center (see page 13). The All-In-One Main Page displays. Click Preview Now.

  • Page 40: Faxing

    The following steps lead you through sending a fax using the computer modem. Load your document on the scanner glass (see page 11). Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center (see page 13). Click Preview Now in the upper right corner of the All-In-One Main Page.

  • Page 41: Creating Fun Projects

    Creating fun projects You can create other fun projects, such as photos, cards, envelopes, transparencies, iron-on transfers, and more. Open the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 19). Click How To. Select a project from the list. Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    Maintenance Replacing print cartridges The Lexmark 3100 Series uses the following cartridges: Left cartridge carrier 19 (Color) 20 (Color) 25 (Color) Note: In order to print, two cartridges must be installed. Either a black or photo cartridge may be used with the color cartridge.

  • Page 43: Installing The Cartridges

    Close the scanner unit. Note: The scanner unit must be closed to start a print job. Lexmark’s All-In-One warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. We do not recommend use of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and may cause...

  • Page 44: Aligning The Print Cartridges

    Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help, see “Installing the cartridges” on page 39. Open the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 19). From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge.

  • Page 45: Cleaning The Print Cartridge Nozzles

    To clean the nozzles: Load plain paper (see page 8). Open the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 19). From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks. Click Print. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to clean the clogged nozzles.
  • Page 46 Hold the damp cloth against the gold nozzle area for about three seconds. Gently blot and wipe dry in one direction (this prevents the colors in the color cartridge from mixing). Nozzles Hold a clean, damp section of cloth against the contacts for about three seconds.

  • Page 47: Preserving The Print Cartridges

    Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and may cause damage to the All-In-One. For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Recycling Lexmark products...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    AIO. Did you install the AIO software correctly? For help, refer to the setup documentation. Is the Lexmark 3100 Series set as the default printer (see page 54)? Is your operating system supported? Do you have administrator rights? You must have administrator...
  • Page 49 If you are still experiencing problems, see the following table to select a topic. Problem Power light does not come on Alignment page or test page does not print When I insert the AIO software CD, nothing happens AIO is not communicating with the computer Installation appears incomplete A blank page prints AIO prints slowly...

  • Page 50: Setup Troubleshooting

    Make sure you loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper into the AIO (see page 8). Make sure the Lexmark 3100 Series is set as the default printer (see page 54). When I insert the AIO software CD, nothing happens From the desktop, double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.

  • Page 51: Aio Is Not Communicating With The Computer

    If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, select the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button. Look for the Other Devices category. If there are any Lexmark devices shown here, highlight them and then press the Delete key.

  • Page 52: Printing Troubleshooting

    Make sure the print cartridges are properly installed (see page 39). Make sure you loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper into the AIO (see page 8). Make sure the Lexmark 3100 Series is set as the default printer (see page 54). AIO prints slowly Close all programs not in use.

  • Page 53: Vertical Lines Are Jagged Or Edges Are Not Smooth

    For best print quality, select Better or Best. Align the print cartridges. To align the print cartridges: Open the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 19). From the Maintenance tab, click Align to fix blurry edges. White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas Clean the print cartridge nozzles.

  • Page 54: Scanning, Copying, And Faxing Troubleshooting

    Lower the scanning resolution. Scanning resolution is much different than printing resolution and is generally set much lower. To change the scanning resolution: Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center (see page 13). From the Scan section, click See More Scan Settings. Click Display Advanced Scan Settings.

  • Page 55: Edge Of The Copy Does Not Print

    The software must be installed for the copier to function. The Lexmark 3100 Series All-In-One quick launch icon in the lower right of your screen is present and a red “X” is not present. If a red “X” is present, remove and install the software again (see page 53).

  • Page 56: Photo Card Is Not Recognized By The Card Reader

    Fax function does not work If you are having trouble sending or receiving faxes, make sure: • The computer and the AIO are on. • The computer is connected to a phone line. A phone connection is required for faxing to function. •...

  • Page 57: Removing And Reinstalling The Software

    Click Start Settings Windows XP users, click Start Other Hardware Right-click the Lexmark 3100 Series printer icon. From the sidebar menu, select Properties. Windows 98/Me users, click the Details tab. Windows 2000 or Windows XP users, click the Ports tab.

  • Page 58: Setting The Aio As The Default Printer

    Make sure the Lexmark 3100 Series icon: • Is set as the default printer (indicated by a check mark). If the Lexmark 3100 Series is not the default printer, right-click the printer icon, and then click Set as Default. •...

  • Page 59: Other Help Sources

    Other help sources If the preceding solutions do not solve the problem with your All-In-One: • Refer to the Lexmark Solution Center software for more troubleshooting information: Click Start Lexmark 3100 Series Solution Center. Click the Troubleshooting tab on the left side of the screen.
  • Page 60 Notices Emissions notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark 3100 Series 4477-001/4478-001 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...
  • Page 61 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...
  • Page 62 30 Advanced tab 20 AIO software 13 album page 26 aligning print cartridges 40 All-In-One Center, see Lexmark All-In-One Center 13 All-In-One Main Page Copy section 14 Creative Tasks section 15 Preview section 15 Scan section 14...
  • Page 63 10 printing 17 layout selecting 18 Lexmark All-In-One Center opening 13 using 13 Lexmark Photo Editor opening 21 using 21 Lexmark Solution Center 19 Advanced tab 20 Contact Information tab 20 How To tab 19 Maintenance tab 20...
  • Page 64 10 troubleshooting blank page prints 48 checklist 44 copying problems 50 faxing problems 50 printing problems 48 scanning problems 50 setup problems 46 Troubleshooting tab 19 understanding software 13 voice notification turning on or off 20 Web site, Lexmark 55...
  • Page 65 www.lexmark.com...

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