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 Edition: July 2003 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in later editions. Improvements or changes in the products or the programs described may be made at any time. 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Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person. Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm. Copyright advisory It may be illegal to copy certain materials without permission or license, including documents, images, and currency. If you are not sure whether you have permission, seek legal advice. ii Contents Getting started ................................................................... 1 Finding information ....................................................................... 2 Creating your first project .............................................................. 3 Learning about the All-In-One .......................................... 5 Setting up the All-In-One ............................................................... 5 Understanding the parts of the All-In-One .................................... 5 Using the control panel ................................................................. 7 Loading paper ............................................................................... 8 Loading your document on the scanner glass ............................ 11 Inserting the digital camera memory card ................................... 11 Understanding the software ........................................... 13 Using the Lexmark All-In-One Center ......................................... 13 Using Print Properties ................................................................. 17 Using the Lexmark Solution Center ............................................ 19 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 Cropping photos .......................................................................... 28 iii Editing photos ............................................................................. 29 Sharing photos ............................................................................ 29 Adding text captions under your photos ...................................... 30 Printing, Scanning, Copying and Faxing ....................... 31 Printing ........................................................................................ 31 Scanning ..................................................................................... 34 Copying ....................................................................................... 35 Faxing ......................................................................................... 36 Creating fun projects ................................................................... 37 Maintenance ..................................................................... 38 Replacing print cartridges ........................................................... 38 Aligning the print cartridges ........................................................ 40 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 .............................................................. 48 Scanning, copying, and faxing troubleshooting .......................... 50 Photo card is not recognized by the card reader ........................ 52 Error messages ........................................................................... 52 Removing and reinstalling the software ...................................... 53 Other help sources ...................................................................... 55 iv Getting started Use this guide for the Lexmark 3100 Series. 1 Finding information Congratulations on the purchase of the LexmarkTM 3100 Series All-In-One. Refer to Setup poster When you need help with This document contains complete setup information. Drivers and Utilities CD The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers for your AIO printer, the Lexmark All-In-One Center, the Lexmark Solution Center, the Lexmark Photo Editor, the Lexmark Memory Card Manager, fax software, and Optical Character Recognition software. User's Guide This document contains information about: · · · · · · · Printing digital photos Basic usage Scanning, printing, copying, and faxing Creative projects Print cartridge ordering information Setup troubleshooting General troubleshooting Lexmark Web site · Upgrades -- Software upgrade information · Customer Care -- Contact information, order status, warranty, and repair information · Downloads -- Drivers · Reference -- Printer documentation and product specifications You can access the Lexmark Web site at http://support.lexmark.com/. 2 Creating your first project You can print photos from your digital camera memory card after saving them to your computer. 1 Load paper. For additional help, see page 8. Letter/A4 Cards or 2 Adjust the paper guide. or 3 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. 4 Select Automatically save all the images in a My Pictures folder with today's date on the computer screen. 3 5 Click OK. The All-In-One Saved Images page appears. 6 Select a paper size from the Create a page from saved photos section to populate the page layouts. 7 Select a page layout from the Create a page from saved photos section. 8 Drag the images you want to print. 9 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. 4 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. Understanding the parts of the All-In-One 7 1 2 6 5 4 3 (available on some models) # 1 2 3 Use the Paper support Control panel Memory card slots To Load paper into the All-In-One (AIO). Operate the AIO (see page 7 for details about each of the buttons). Insert digital camera memory cards. 5 # 4 5 Use the Scanner unit Paper exit tray To 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 10 envelopes 10 cards 1 transparency 1 photo page Note: To avoid smearing ink, remove each transparency or photo from the paper exit tray before the next one exits the AIO. Photos and transparencies may require up to 15 minutes to dry. 6 7 Top cover Paper guide Hold the item on the scanner glass for scanning. Squeeze and slide to the left edge of the paper for proper paper feeding. 2 1 USB cable Power supply Silver, metal contacts are on the top of the power supply. 6 Using the control panel The AIO has a control panel that lets you scan and copy with the press of a button. Power Press to turn on and off. Paper Feed Press to feed paper. Scan Press to start the scanning process and open the All-In-One Center. Black Copy Press to make a black and white copy. 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. 7 Loading paper To load most types of paper: 1 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 Cards or 2 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. or Note: Do not force paper into the AIO. 8 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 Make sure 100 sheets of plain paper The paper is designed for use with inkjet printers. 10 envelopes · The envelopes are loaded vertically against the right side of the paper support. · The stamp location is in the upper left corner. · The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet printers. · You squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the envelope. Note: Do not load envelopes with: · Holes, perforations, cutouts, or deep embossing. · Metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. · Exposed flap adhesive. 25 sheets of card stock · The card stock is designed for use with inkjet printers. · The thickness does not exceed 0.025 inches. · The cards are loaded vertically against the right side of the paper support. · Adjust the paper guide (see page 8). The coated side faces you. Note: Since photos require more drying time, we recommend that you remove each photo as it exits ...