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Lexmark 350 Series User Manual

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User's Guide
July 2006
www.lexmark.com
Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.
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© 2006 Lexmark International, Inc.
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Lexington, Kentucky 40550

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  • Page 1 User's Guide July 2006 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2006 Lexmark International, Inc.

  • Page 2: Safety Information

    Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person. This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Finding information about the printer...7 Setting up the printer...10 Checking the box contents...10 Learning about the printer...11 Understanding the parts of the printer...11 Using the control panel buttons...12 Using the control panel menus...13 Using the View and Select menu ... 13 Using the Print Photos menu ...
  • Page 4 Maintaining the printer...38 Changing the print cartridge...38 Removing a used print cartridge ... 38 Installing the print cartridge... 38 Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges...39 Refilling a print cartridge...40 Achieving better print quality...40 Improving print quality ... 40 Aligning the print cartridge ... 40 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...
  • Page 5 Recycling Lexmark products...43 Troubleshooting...44 Setup troubleshooting...44 Incorrect language appears on the display... 44 Power button is not lit ... 44 Software does not install... 44 Cannot print from a digital camera using PictBridge ... 45 Print troubleshooting...46 Improving print quality ... 46 Photo does not print ...

  • Page 7: Finding Information About The Printer

    Click Yes. An icon of the User's Guide appears on your desktop, and the User's Guide appears on the screen. You can also find this document on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Finding information about the printer Programs or All Programs...

  • Page 8: Customer Support

    The Help gives you instructions for using the software, if your printer connects to a computer. Lexmark Solution Center Description The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on your CD. It installs with the other software, if your printer connects to a computer. Customer support...

  • Page 9: Limited Warranty

    12 months after the original date of purchase. Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you faster: •...

  • Page 10: Setting Up The Printer

    Setting up the printer The printer can be used as a stand-alone product, or with a connection to a computer. To set up the printer, see the Setup Instructions sheet that came with the product. Checking the box contents Name...

  • Page 11: Learning About The Printer

    Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, a flash drive, or a Bluetooth adapter to the printer. Note: Bluetooth adapter sold separately. Memory card slots Insert memory cards. Light Determine if the printer is reading a memory card. The light blinks while reading the device. Control panel Operate the printer. Display View photos or menus, or check the status of the printer.

  • Page 12: Using The Control Panel Buttons

    Use the Power supply port Connect the printer to a power source using the power supply. USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. Using the control panel buttons Press To Turn the printer on and off.

  • Page 13: Using The Control Panel Menus

    See a preview of the photo/s to be printed. You can also press quality, paper type, and passport photo print settings. again to deselect the photo. for three seconds.) to adjust the print settings, including paper size, photo size, layout, print Learning about the printer...

  • Page 14: Using The Print Photos Menu

    27. Using the Transfer menu You can transfer photos from a memory card to a flash drive or a computer (if the printer is attached to a computer). The photos on the memory card are retained.

  • Page 15: Using The Slideshow Menu

    Country to set the default blank paper size and date format being used in your location. • Power Save to set the length of time before the printer, if left unused, enters a low power state. During Power Save, the display and backlight will be turned off. Press any button to restore power to the printer.

  • Page 16: Using The Photo Edit Mode Menu

    33. Using the PictBridge menu The PictBridge default settings menu allows the selection of printer settings if no selections were specified on your digital camera beforehand. To make camera selections, see the camera documentation. Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera. For more information, see “Connecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera”...
  • Page 17 Layout Select a photo layout. Print Quality Select a print quality. Paper Type Select a paper type. For more information, see “Using supported paper types” on page 19. Press to make a selection. Press to print. Learning about the printer...

  • Page 18: Learning About The Software

    Learning about the software The printer software can be accessed only from a computer. For more information on setting up the printer with a computer, see the Setup Instructions sheet that came with the product. Use this The Solution Center...

  • Page 19: Loading Paper

    • For best results, use Lexmark Perfectfinish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartridge is not compatible with this type of paper. Your printer supports the following paper sizes: •...

  • Page 20: Connecting Photo Storage Devices

    Inserting a memory card A memory card can be used to store photos taken using a digital camera or camera phone. The printer lets you view, edit, and print photos stored on a memory card. For more information, see “Printing photos” on page 24 or “Editing photos”...

  • Page 21: Inserting A Flash Drive

    Wait for the light on the printer to come on. The light blinks to indicate the memory card is being read or is transmitting data. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not remove the memory card or touch the printer in the area of the memory card while the light is blinking.

  • Page 22: Connecting A Pictbridge-Enabled Digital Camera

    An adapter may be necessary if your flash drive does not fit directly into the port. • The printer reads only one media device at a time. If you insert more than one media device, you will be asked to select which one you wish to use and remove the other one.

  • Page 23: Viewing Photos

    Replacing screen saver photos on the control panel display You can select up to four photos to use as screen savers on the printer. Insert a memory card or flash drive. For more information, see “Inserting a memory card” on page 20 or “Inserting a flash drive”...

  • Page 24: Printing Photos

    For best results, use Lexmark Perfectfinish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartridge is not compatible with this type of paper. Printing photos using the computer Printing photos using Print Properties From a Windows program, you can use Print Properties to print photos stored on your computer.

  • Page 25: Printing Photos Using The Control Panel

    Save the edited photos as new, separate files or replace the original files with the edited ones. You can also choose Continue without saving to discard your changes. Select a size for each photo and the paper size in the printer. To print borderless photos, you must select a photo size equal to the size of the paper loaded.

  • Page 26: Printing All Photos

    Press to go to the Print Preview screen. If you want to adjust the print settings: Press Make your selections. Press to save your selections, and then go back to the Print Preview screen. Press to print. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

  • Page 27: Printing Photos By Range

    Press repeatedly until Print Photos appears on the display. Press Press repeatedly until Print Photos by Date is selected. Press Press to select an earlier or later start date. Press to select an earlier or later end date. Press to save the date range you selected. Press to select a photo size and paper size, and the number of copies to print per photo.

  • Page 28: Printing An Index Page Of Photos

    Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) is a feature available on some digital cameras. If your camera supports DPOF, you can specify which photos to print, and how many of each, while the memory card is still in the camera. The printer recognizes these settings when you insert the memory card into the printer.

  • Page 29: Printing Photos From A Digital Camera Using The Pictbridge Menu

    PictBridge is a technology available in most digital cameras that lets you print directly from your digital camera without using a computer. You can connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer, and use the PictBridge menu on the printer to print photos.

  • Page 30: Editing Photos

    For best results, use Lexmark Perfectfinish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartridge is not compatible with this type of paper. Cropping photos Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) For more information, see “Loading paper”...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Brightness Of Photos

    Press to save your selections, and then go back to the Print Preview screen. Press to print. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

  • Page 32: Enhancing Photos Automatically

    Enhancing photos automatically Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) For more information, see “Loading paper” on page 19. Insert a memory card or flash drive.

  • Page 33: Adding Frames To Photos

    Adding frames to photos You can select a frame style and color as a border for your photo. Load photo paper, with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) For more information, see “Loading paper”...

  • Page 34: Using Color Effects On Photos

    Using color effects on photos The Colorized Effect feature lets you print a photo in Black & White, Sepia, Antique Brown, or Antique Gray. Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) For more information, see “Loading paper”...

  • Page 35: Transferring Photos

    You can transfer photos from a memory card or flash drive to a computer to save space on the memory device. Make sure the printer is connected to a computer, and both the printer and computer are on. Insert a memory card or flash drive. For more information, see “Inserting a memory card” on page 20 or “Inserting a flash drive”...

  • Page 36: Using Bluetooth Technology

    For more information, see “Loading paper” on page 19. Make sure that the Bluetooth Enable and Discovery Mode selections on your printer are set to On. For more information, see “Setting the Bluetooth mode” on page 36.
  • Page 37 Once the printer detects the Bluetooth adapter, the following message appears on the printer display for five seconds: Bluetooth Dongle Connected. To print photos from your Bluetooth-enabled device, see the documentation that came with the product. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects.

  • Page 38: Maintaining The Printer

    Removing a used print cartridge Make sure the printer is on. Open the access cover. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. Press down on the cartridge carrier lid to open the cartridge carrier.

  • Page 39: Using Genuine Lexmark Print Cartridges

    Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to perform together for superior print quality. If you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted.

  • Page 40: Refilling A Print Cartridge

    Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies.

  • Page 41: Cleaning The Print Cartridge Nozzles

    Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4. Maintaining the printer...

  • Page 42: Viewing The Ink Level

    Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. The cartridge does not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time. Ordering supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Item Color cartridge...

  • Page 43: Recycling Lexmark Products

    • For best results, use Lexmark Perfectfinish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartridge is not compatible with this type of paper. Paper Lexmark Perfectfinish Photo Paper Lexmark Photo Paper Note: Availability may vary by country or region.

  • Page 44: Troubleshooting

    Power button is not lit Make sure you have disconnected the power supply cord from the printer and then from the wall outlet. Plug the cord all the way into the power supply port on the printer.

  • Page 45: Cannot Print From A Digital Camera Using Pictbridge

    Remove the printer software CD from the CD-ROM drive. Restart the computer. When the desktop appears, reinsert the printer software CD. The CD icon is created on the desktop. Follow the instructions on the computer screen to install the software.

  • Page 46: Print Troubleshooting

    Use the appropriate paper for the photo. For best results, use Lexmark Perfectfinish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Note: Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartridge is not compatible with this type of paper. • Load the paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)

  • Page 47: Print Speed Is Slow

    Disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet. Disconnect the other end of the power supply cord from the printer. Reconnect the power supply cord to the printer. Plug the power supply cord into the wall outlet.

  • Page 48: Partial Photo Prints

    Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Removing and reinstalling the software” on page 52. If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software.

  • Page 49: Paper Jam In The Paper Support

    Make sure that the type of memory card, flash drive, PictBridge camera, or Bluetooth adapter you are using can be used in the printer. For more information, see “Connecting photo storage devices” on page 20. Nothing happens when a device is inserted OLUTION Remove and reinsert the memory card, flash drive, PictBridge-enabled camera, or Bluetooth adapter quickly.

  • Page 50: Error Messages Troubleshooting

    Load photo paper, with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) Load new paper only. The printer will read any markings on used paper, which could cause the alignment error message to appear.

  • Page 51: Cartridge Error

    Invalid Image File The memory card or flash drive you inserted is empty or contains files that cannot be read by the printer. Use another memory card or flash drive. For more information, see “Inserting a memory card” on page 20 or “Inserting a flash drive”...

  • Page 52: Paper Jam

    The camera you connected is not in PictBridge mode. For more information, see the camera documentation. Removing and reinstalling the software If the printer is not functioning properly, or if a communications error message appears when you try to use the printer, you may need to remove and reinstall the printer software.

  • Page 53: Notices

    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. To obtain additional copies of publications related to this product, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
  • Page 54 Note: To assure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class B computing device, use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1021294 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations.

  • Page 55: Industry Canada Compliance Statement

    The WEEE logo signifies specific recycling programs and procedures for electronic products in countries of the European Union. We encourage the recycling of our products. If you have further questions about recycling options, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for your local sales office phone number. Notices...

  • Page 56: Power Consumption

    The product is plugged into a wall outlet, but the power switch is turned off. The power consumption levels listed in the previous table represent time-averaged measurements. Instantaneous power draws may be substantially higher than the average. Values are subject to change. See www.lexmark.com for current values. Four-hour Off mode This product is designed with an energy-saving four-hour Off mode.

  • Page 57: Total Energy Usage

    —Is manufactured from new parts, or new and serviceable used parts, which perform like new parts —Is, during normal use, free from defects in material and workmanship 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).

  • Page 58: Extent Of Limited Warranty

    LIABLE FOR ANY LOST 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 59 This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state. Notices...

  • Page 60: Index

    38 printer software 52 invalid device 51 invalid image file 51 jams and misfeeds troubleshooting paper jam in paper support 49 paper jam in printer 48 light 11 loading paper 19 Maintenance Tools menu 15 memory card...
  • Page 61 24 photos with automatic enhancement 32 photos with frames 33 test page 42 publications, finding 7 recycling Lexmark products 43 WEEE statement 55 red-eye, removing 16 removing print cartridge 38 rotating photos 16 safety information 2 setup troubleshooting...
  • Page 62 52 paper out 52 PictBridge error 52 troubleshooting, jams and misfeeds paper jam in paper support 49 paper jam in printer 48 troubleshooting, print improving print quality 46 partial photo prints 48 print speed is slow 47 troubleshooting, setup...

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