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Lexmark series x5100 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Lexmark X5100 All-In-One Series User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Comments about this publication may be addressed to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. In the United Kingdom and Eire, send to 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents This book is for Windows users. Macintosh users can click the Help button on any screen to access the Macintosh User’s Guide and Help. You can do this after installing your All-In-One and removing the installation CD from the computer. Learning about your All-In-One ...
  • Page 4 Maintenance ... 38 Replacing the print cartridges ... 38 Aligning the print cartridges ... 42 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ... 42 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ... 44 Preserving the print cartridges ... 45 Ordering supplies ... 45 Troubleshooting ...

  • Page 5: Learning About Your All-In-One

    Learning about your All-In-One You can use the Lexmark X5100 Series to do a variety of things. A couple of important things to note: • You do not need to attach your All-In-One to a computer to make copies. •...

  • Page 6: Understanding The All-In-One Parts

    Understanding the All-In-One parts The table on page 3 describes each part. Paper guide Top cover Paper exit tray Scanner unit USB cable Scanner lock (underneath scanner unit) Power supply Paper support Display Operator panel (see page 3) Scanner support...

  • Page 7: Understanding The Operator Panel

    Use the: Display Operator panel Paper exit tray Paper guide Paper support Power supply Scanner lock Scanner support Scanner unit Top cover USB cable Understanding the operator panel The operator panel buttons help you scan, copy, fax, and customize documents. A light indicates whether or not the All-In-One is on, and a display features the All-In-One status, messages, and menus.
  • Page 8 Options Left arrow (-) Right arrow (+) Select Color Copy Photo Options E-mail, File, Software Stop/Clear Photo Copy Number of Copies Reduce/ Enlarge Copy Quality Black Copy Start Scan Start Fax Power light Power...
  • Page 9 Press: When you want to: Black Copy Make a black and white copy using the current copy settings. For help, see page 20. Color Copy Make a color copy of a color image using the current copy settings. For help, see page 20. Copy Quality Select a copy quality: Quick, Normal, Better, or Best.

  • Page 10: Operator Panel Menus

    Operator panel menus When you press Photo Options, and then the right arrow button repeatedly, the following menu headings appear: From this menu: Reprint Size Repeat Photo Photo Copy When you press Options, and then the right arrow button repeatedly, the menu headings below appear.
  • Page 11 From this menu: IRON-ON/MIRROR CARTRIDGES POWER SAVE CLEAR SETTINGS SET DEFAULTS LANGUAGE Note: The option currently selected has an asterisk (*) beside it on the display. You can: Print a mirror image of the scanned image. Select: • to display the print cartridge ink Ink Levels levels.

  • Page 12: Understanding The All-In-One Software

    Print Properties - helps you adjust printing settings. Note: Available from almost every application that prints. • Lexmark X5100 Series Photo Editor - helps you edit your photos. • Lexmark X5100 Series Solution Center - provides maintenance and troubleshooting help.

  • Page 13: Using Print Properties

    You can use the Lexmark All-In-One Center to: • Select a scan destination. • Select a copy quantity and color. • Scan, copy, print, and do creative tasks. • Access troubleshooting and maintenance information. • Preview images you want to print.
  • Page 14 Using the Lexmark X5100 Series Photo Editor The Lexmark X5100 Series Photo Editor lets you adjust photo attributes (brightness, contrast, and orientation) of scanned images. There are three ways to open the Lexmark X5100 Series Photo Editor: • Click Start Programs Editor.
  • Page 15 The Photo Editor appears: Using the Lexmark X5100 Series Solution Center The Lexmark X5100 Series Solution Center (LSC) is a guide you can refer to for All-In-One help and to check the current All-In-One status. To open the LSC, click Start...
  • Page 16 • Solve other problems. Note: Some links will not work while a job is in progress. • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support and view a list of phone numbers. • Register your All-In-One.

  • Page 17: Understanding The Paper Type Sensor

    Understanding the paper type sensor Your All-In-One has a paper type sensor that detects these paper types: • Plain paper • Coated paper • Glossy/photo paper • Transparencies If you load one of these paper types, the All-In-One detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the paper type settings and print resolution.
  • Page 18 The paper type sensor is on unless you turn it off. If you want to turn it off: With your document open, click File In the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup (depending on your operating system). The Print Properties screen appears.
  • Page 19 Click OK. Note: To temporarily override the paper type sensor for a particular print job, specify a paper type in the GUI (graphical user interface) under Specialty paper.

  • Page 20: Using Your All-In-One

    Using your All-In-One Placing your document on the scanner glass Open the top cover. Place the item you want to copy face down on the scanner glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow.

  • Page 21: Loading Paper

    Loading paper Follow these guidelines when loading plain and specialty paper in the paper support. You can load up to: 100 sheets of plain paper 10 envelopes 25 sheets of labels 10 sheets of card stock • The card stock is designed for use with inkjet 10 greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or photo cards...
  • Page 22 You can load up to: 25 iron-on transfers 20 sheets of banner paper To load most types of paper (see page 28 for banner 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.
  • Page 23 Note: Do not force the paper into the All-In-One. Before you begin copying (page 20), scanning (page 22), printing (page 26), or sending faxes (page 26), refer to the information below about how much paper the All-In-One exit tray can hold. The All-In-One paper exit tray can hold: 50 sheets of paper 10 sheets of labels...

  • Page 24: Copying Using The Operator Panel

    Copying using the operator panel Make sure your All-In-One is on. Open the top cover. Place the item you want to copy face down on the scanner glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow at the bottom right of the scanner.

  • Page 25: Copying Using The All-In-One Software

    Press Number of Copies repeatedly until the number (any number 1-99) of copies you want to make appears. Note: You can also use the right and left arrows to move through the number list. Press Color Copy to create a color copy of your document or press Black Copy to create a black and white copy of your document.

  • Page 26: Scanning Using The Operator Panel

    Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow at the bottom right of the scanner. Close the top cover. From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon. The All-In-One Main Page appears.
  • Page 27 Open the top cover. Place the item you want to scan face down on the scanner glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow at the bottom right of the scanner. Close the top cover.

  • Page 28: Scanning Using The All-In-One Software

    Scanning using the All-In-One software You can use your All-In-One software to scan in many ways. You can: • Repeat images (scan to print). For help, see page 34. • Autofit (scan to print). • Multi-up - An All-In-One software option that lets you print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper.
  • Page 29 Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow at the bottom right of the scanner. Close the top cover. From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon. The All-In-One Main Page appears.

  • Page 30: Printing

    Printing With your document open, click File To change the All-In-One settings, click Properties, Options, Setup or Preferences (depending on the program or operating system). On the three tabs along the left side (Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout) of the Print Properties screen, confirm the selections and then click OK or Print (depending on the program or operating system).

  • Page 31: Sending A Fax Using The All-In-One Software

    Put your document face down on the scanner glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow at the bottom right of the scanner. From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon. The All-In-One Main Page appears.

  • Page 32: Print A Banner

    Place the stack of banner paper on the top cover, and feed in the first sheet. Click Start Programs Series Solution Center. Click the How To tab. Under Projects, choose Banners. Click View and follow the instructions to print your banner. Lexmark X5100 Series Lexmark X5100...
  • Page 33 Note: Once the All-In-One begins printing, wait until you can see the leading edge of the banner exiting the All-In-One, and then carefully unfold the paper down to the floor in front of the All-In-One. Make color copies You can make color copies of a child’s artwork, a magazine article, birth certificate, or other things using the operator panel or the computer.
  • Page 34 Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow at the bottom right of the scanner. Close the top cover. From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon. The All-In-One Main Page appears.
  • Page 35 Write a note to accompany the attached photograph. Click Send. Enlarge or reduce needlepoint or woodworking patterns You can enlarge or reduce patterns or photos using the operator panel or the All-In-One Center on your computer. Using the operator panel Open the top cover.
  • Page 36 From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon. The All-In-One Main Page appears. From the Creative Tasks menu, click Enlarge or reduce an image. Click Preview Now to see your scanned image. Adjust the dotted lines to fit around the portion of the image you want to print.

  • Page 37: Print A Poster

    Note: You are prompted to put the next item on the scanner glass after the first one scans. Print a poster You can print a poster of an image that you want to enlarge and extend over multiple pages. Using the operator panel Load A4 or letter size paper and select the size: On the operator panel, press Options until BLANK PAPER SIZE appears on the display.

  • Page 38: Print Repeating Images

    Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow at the bottom right of the scanner. From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon. The All-In-One Main Page appears.
  • Page 39 Place the item you want to print face down on the scanner glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow. From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon. The All-In-One Main Page appears.
  • Page 40 From the Projects drop-down menu, select Iron-on transfers. Click View. Follow the instructions on your screen to create an iron-on transfer. Apply the transfer to a blanket, pillowcase, sheet set, or another piece of fabric. Follow the instructions on the transfer package. Lexmark X5100 Series Lexmark X5100...

  • Page 41: Networking

    • Copy using the operator panel. Note: You can’t use your All-In-One to scan across a network. For information about networking, and about purchasing the Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter, visit www.lexmark.com/US/products/N1. Note: The Lexmark adapter is available in some geographies.

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    Maintenance Replacing the print cartridges The Lexmark X5100 Series uses the following cartridges: Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge Note: For information about ordering supplies, see page 45. Make sure the All-In-One is on. Lift the scanner unit until the scanner support keeps it open.
  • Page 43 Squeeze the tabs on the cartridge lids, and then lift the lids. Remove the old cartridges. Store them in an air-tight container or dispose of them. If you are installing new cartridges, remove the foam, stickers, and transparent tape from the bottom of the cartridges. Warning: Do NOT touch the gold contact area on the cartridges.
  • Page 44 Insert the new cartridges, and then snap the lids closed. Lift the scanner unit and push the scanner support back while lowering the scanner unit until it is completely closed.
  • Page 45 Load paper into the paper support. Questions appear on the display. Use the buttons on the operator panel to answer the questions: If the color cartridge you installed is New (never been used), press Select. If it is old, press the right arrow button once, and then press Select.

  • Page 46: Aligning The Print Cartridges

    Aligning the print cartridges There are two instances when you will align your print cartridges, after installing cartridges and to improve print quality. After installing cartridges After you install new print cartridges, a message appears on the operator panel. Make sure plain paper is loaded in the paper support. Press Select to print an alignment page.

  • Page 47: Using The Operator Panel

    You can use the operator panel or the Lexmark X5100 Series Solution Center to clean the nozzles. Using the operator panel Load paper in the All-In-One. For help, see page 16. Press Options until Cartridges appears on the display. Press the right arrow until Clean appears on the display.

  • Page 48: Wiping The Print Cartridge Nozzles And Contacts

    To further improve print quality, try wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts (see page 44), and then print your document again. If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the print cartridge nozzles up to two more times. Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts If the print quality does not improve after cleaning the print cartridge nozzles, dried ink may be on the nozzles or contacts.

  • Page 49: Preserving The Print Cartridges

    Lexmark’s All-In-One warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the All-In-One.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    • You select your language and default paper size and press Select on the operator panel. • You only have one Lexmark X5100 Series attached to your computer. • Your operating system is compatible with your All-In-One. The Lexmark X5100 Series supports only these operating systems:...
  • Page 51 Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. • Both your computer and your All-In-One are on. • The Lexmark X5100 Series is set as your default printer. Anytime your All-In-One has a problem, make sure: • Your All-In-One is on. •...

  • Page 52: Paper Misfeeds Or Multiple Sheets Feed

    Problem: All-In-One or scanner is not communicating with computer Copy quality is unsatisfactory Auto-cropping of scanned image is unsatisfactory Edges of scanned documents are cut off The scanner unit will not close Fit to Page function is not working properly You receive an error message Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Make sure:...

  • Page 53: Transparencies Or Glossy Photo Papers Stick

    Check your All-In-One status to make sure your document is not being held or paused. To check All-In-One status: Click Start Double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series icon, and then click Printer. Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing.

  • Page 54: Document Prints Slowly

    • Select Quick Copy or Normal on the Document/Quality tab of Print Properties, Preferences, or from the All-In-One Center: From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon. From the Copy... area, click See More Copy Settings. From the Copy quality area, select Quick Copy.
  • Page 55 • Test the cartridge alignment. For help, see page 42. • Clean the nozzles. For help, see page 42. Characters are missing or unexpected Make sure the scanner glass is clean: Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth. Gently wipe the scanner glass. Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on the document is dry before placing the document on the scanner glass.

  • Page 56: Display Language Is Not Preferable

    – To check the ink level in the color cartridge choose Color Ink. Press Stop/Clear to return to Normal quality. To check the ink levels from the Lexmark Solution Center, see page 11. Display language is not preferable If the language on the All-In-One display is not the language you prefer, change the language: On the operator panel, press Options.

  • Page 57: All-In-One Or Scanner Is Not Communicating

    Press Select. If you are copying in black and white and want to improve the quality: From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon. The All-In-One Main Page appears. In the Copy... area, click See More Copy Settings.

  • Page 58: Auto-Cropping Of Scanned Image Is

    If you are scanning or copying from a printed source, and your copy has a checkerboard pattern on it, follow these directions: For scanning: From your computer desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon. The All-In-One Main Page appears on your computer screen.
  • Page 59 Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on the document is dry before placing the document on the scanner glass. To turn the feature off for your next scan: From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon. The All-In-One Main Page appears.

  • Page 60: Edges Of Scanned Documents Are Cut Off

    Slide the bar to the left to crop less or to the right to crop more. Click OK. To adjust cropping manually: From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon. The All-In-One Main Page appears. Click Preview Now to see your scanned image.

  • Page 61: The Scanner Unit Will Not Close

    Note: When autocrop is on, the object (wherever it is placed on the glass) will be printed in the upper left corner of the page. This might make your copy look different from the original. The scanner unit will not close To close the scanner unit after installing cartridges, unlocking the scanner bed, or removing a paper jam, follow these steps: Using both hands, lift the scanner unit.

  • Page 62: Fit To Page Function Is Not Working Properly

    To fix this: From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon. From the Copy... area, select Color Document or Black and White Document (these settings have auto crop turned off). Fit to Page function is not working properly On the operator panel, press Options until Original Size appears.

  • Page 63: You Receive An Error Message

    You receive an error message Use this section to understand All-In-One software error messages on your computer screen and messages on the display of your All-In-One. Message: Paper Jam Cover Open Ink Low Paper Out Unlock Scanner Cartridge Error Other messages Paper Jam message Your All-In-One has a paper jam.

  • Page 64: Cover Open

    Lower the scanner unit to close it. Press Power to turn the All-In-One on, and then send your document to print. Cover Open message The Cover open message appears when the scanner unit is open. Note: The operator panel buttons do not function while the scanner unit is open.

  • Page 65: Ink Low

    Click OK. • Click the ? to get information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. For help: – Installing a new cartridge, see page 38. –...

  • Page 66: Unlock Scanner

    Unlock Scanner message The scanner is locked. To unlock it: Press Power to turn the All-In-One off. Use both hands to lift the scanner unit until the scanner support holds it open. To the left and beside the scanner support is the scanner lock. For help, see page 2.
  • Page 67 Check the table below for specific instructions: Message: Black cartridge missing Color cartridge missing Cartridge Error Press Power to turn the All-In-One off. Use both hands to lift the scanner unit until the scanner support holds it open. Turn the All-In-One on. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position unless the All-In-One is busy.

  • Page 68: Other Messages

    Lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed. If the error message appears again, replace the black cartridge with a new black cartridge. If the error message does not appear, repeat steps 1-3 and then go to step 6. Reinstall the color cartridge and remove the black print cartridge.

  • Page 69: 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 X5100 Series Solution Center. Click the Troubleshooting tab on the left side of the screen.

  • Page 70: Notices

    Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark X5100 Series 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...
  • Page 71 Japanese VCCI notice used. 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.

  • Page 72: Statement Of Limited Warranty

    If this product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact a Remarketer or Lexmark for repair or replacement (at Lexmark's option). If this product is a feature or option, this statement...
  • Page 73 PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, INCIDENTAL DAMAGE, OR OTHER ECONOMIC OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. This is true even if you advise Lexmark or a Remarketer of the possibility of such damages. Lexmark is not liable for any claim by you based on a third party claim.

  • Page 74: Index

    Index aligning print cartridges All-In-One Center 8 All-In-One overview 1 banner paper 18 loading 27, 28 printing 28 Black Copy 5 black print cartridge part number 38 buttons, operator panel 3 Black Copy 5 Color Copy 5 Copy Quality 5 E-mail, File, Software left arrow 5 Number of Copies 5...
  • Page 75 17 Ink Low 61 installing print cartridges 38 iron-on transfers loading 18 left arrow 5 Lexmark All-In-One Center 8 Lexmark Solution Center tabs Advanced 12 Contact Information How To 12 Maintenance 12 Troubleshooting 12 using 12 Lexmark X5100 Series...
  • Page 76 16 software 24 scanning multiple images Select 5 setup 1 software 8 Lexmark All-In-One Center 8 Lexmark X5100 Series Photo Editor 10 Lexmark X5100 Series Solution Center 11 Print Properties 9 specialty paper loading 19 specialty papers banner 18...
  • Page 77 Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. © 2002 Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 www.lexmark.com...

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