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Contents Finding more information ..................................... 4 Scanning, copying, and faxing troubleshooting ........16 Removing and reinstalling the software ....................16 Notices ................................................................. 17 Learning about the All-In-One .............................. 4 Setting up the All-In-One ............................................ 4 Understanding the parts of the All-In-One .................. 4 Using the control panel .............................................. 5 Index ..................................................................... 19 Understanding the software ................................. 5 Using the Lexmark All-In-One Center ........................ 5 Using Print Properties ................................................ 7 Using the Lexmark Solution Center ........................... 8 Using the Lexmark Photo Editor ................................ 9 English Using the All-In-One .............................................. 9 Printing ....................................................................... 9 Scanning .................................................................. 11 Copying .................................................................... 12 Faxing ...................................................................... 12 Creating fun projects ................................................ 13 Replacing print cartridges ........................................ 13 Troubleshooting .................................................. 14 Troubleshooting checklist ......................................... 14 Setup troubleshooting .............................................. 14 Printing troubleshooting ........................................... 15 3 Finding more information Resource Setup sheet CD 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 Sheet to complete the hardware and software installation. If problems occur during the setup process, see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 14. Description Instructions on how to set up the hardware and software and information on setup troubleshooting · Software for the All-In-One, including: ­ Lexmark All-In-One Center ­ Lexmark Photo Editor ­ Print Properties ­ Lexmark Solution Center · Drivers for the All-In-One · An online User's Guide for basic usage information · A Readme file This file provides last-minute updates about technical changes to the All-In-One. To access the Readme file after you install the All-In-One software, click Start Lexmark 1200 Series Readme. Programs Understanding the parts of the All-In-One Paper guide Slide next to paper to ensure proper feeding. Paper support Lift to load paper into the All-In-One. Control panel Use the buttons to operate the All-In-One. Lexmark Web site http://support.lexmark.com Information on: · Upgrades--Software upgrade information · Customer Support--Contact information, order status, and warranty · Downloads--Drivers · Solutions--Troubleshooting hints and tips · Reference--Product documentation and product specifications Top cover Lift to place an item on the scanner glass. Paper exit tray Extend to hold paper as it exits the All-In-One. Scanner unit Lift to access the print cartridges. 4 Understanding the software The All-In-One software consists of four main components: 1 2 1 2 3 · The Lexmark 1200 Series All-In-One Center (scanning, copying, and faxing) · Print Properties (printing) · The Lexmark Solution Center (troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information) · The Lexmark Photo Editor (editing graphics) USB cable Power cord Using the Lexmark All-In-One Center Use the Lexmark 1200 Series All-In-One Center software to scan, copy, and fax documents.There are three ways to open the All-In-One Center: Using the control panel The All-In-One has a control panel that lets you scan and copy with the press of a button. · Click Start Programs Lexmark 1200 Series Lexmark All-InOne Center. · Double-click the Lexmark 1200 Series All-In-One Center icon on the desktop. · Press Scan on the control panel. For more information about using the control panel, see page 5. The All-In-One Main Page appears. All-In-One Center All-In-One Main Page Preview section Preview Now English Scan Now Copy Now Note: Both the computer and the All-In-One must be turned on to make copies. Creative Tasks 5 The All-In-One Main Page The All-In-One Main Page consists of four main sections: Scan, Copy, Creative Tasks, and Preview. View Saved Images page Use the View Saved Images page to perform tasks with images that are saved on the computer. The View Saved Images page consists of three sections. From this section: Scan You can: · Select a program to send the scanned image to. · Choose what type of image is being scanned. · Choose how the scan will be used. Note: Click See More Scan Settings to view all settings. From this section: Open with... Print a Copy... You can: Select a program to send the saved image to. · · · · Choose the quantity and color of your copies. Select a quality setting for your copies. Lighten or darken your copies. Enlarge of reduce your copies. Copy · · · · · Select the quantity and color of your copies. Select a quality setting for your copies. Adjust the size of the scanned area. Lighten or darken your copies. Enlarge or reduce your copies. Note: Click See More Copy Settings to view all settings. Creative Tasks Select from a variety of creative ideas. For more information, see page 6. Note: Click See More Copy Settings to view all settings. Creative Tasks Choose from a variety of creative ideas. · · · · · · · · Preview section Enlarge or reduce an image. Repeat an image several times on one page. Print an image as a multiple-page poster. E-mail an image to a friend. Fax using your PC's modem. Save an image or document. Edit text found in a scanned document (OCR). Modify an image with a photo editor. Note: For more information about this page, click the Help button located in the upper right corner of the screen. Maintain/Troubleshoot page The Maintain/Troubleshoot page provides you with direct links to the Lexmark Solution Center. Choose from these topics: · Select a region of the preview image to scan. · View an image of what will be printed or copied. · · · · · · · Maintain or fix quality problems Troubleshoot All-In-One problems Device status and ink levels More printing ideas and how to's Contact information Advanced (Skin, voice, and communication options) View the software version and copyright information Note: For more information about the All-In-One Main Page, click the Help button located in the upper right corner of the screen. For more information about the Lexmark Solution Center, see page 8. Note: For more information about this page, click the Help button located in the upper right corner of the screen. 6 Using Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the All-In-One 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: 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. 1 From the program File menu, click Print. 2 In the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup (depending on the program). The Print Properties screen appears. From this tab: Quality/Copies You can change these settings: Quality/Speed -- Select a Quality/Speed setting. Multiple Copies -- Customize how the All-In-One prints several copies of a single print job, collated or normal. Print Color Images in Black and White -- Select this to print color images in black and white. Note: Some programs open Print Properties differently. Print Properties Quality Copies tab and I Want To menu Print Properties tabs Use the Quality/ Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout tabs to select the print settings. "I Want To" menu Select one of the projects from the menu to help print photos, banners, envelopes, posters, and more. Paper Setup Type -- Select the type of paper you are using. Paper Size -- Select the size of the paper you are using. Orientation -- Select how you want the document oriented on the printed page. You can print portrait or landscape. English Print Layout Layout -- Select the layout you want to print. Duplexing -- Select this when you want to print on both sides of the paper. Note: For additional information about these settings, right-click a setting on the screen, and then select the What's This? item. The "I Want To" menu The "I Want To" menu appears when you open Print Properties. It contains a variety of task wizards to help you select the correct print settings for your project. Close the menu for a full view of the Print Properties dialog box. Save Settings menu From the Save Settings menu, you can name and save the current Print Properties settings for future use. You can save up to five custom settings. Options menu Use the Options menu to make changes to the Quality Options, Layout Options, and Printing Status Options settings. For more information on these settings, open the tab dialog box from the menu, and then click the Help button on the dialog box. The Options menu also provides you with direct links to different parts of the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 8), as well as software version information. 7 Using the Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark 1200 Series Solution Center is a valuable information resource. To open the Lexmark Solution Center, click Start Programs Lexmark 1200 Series Lexmark 1200 Series Solution Center. The Printer Status tab appears. Pri ...