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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this agreement are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at private expense. 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 ........................................ 1 Setting up your All-In-One ............................................................. 1 Understanding the All-In-One parts .............................................. 2 Understanding the operator panel ................................................ 3 Understanding the All-In-One software ......................................... 8 Understanding the paper type sensor ......................................... 13 Using your All-In-One ...................................................... 16 Placing your document on the scanner glass ............................. 16 Loading paper ............................................................................. 17 Copying using the operator panel ............................................... 20 Copying using the All-In-One software ....................................... 21 Scanning using the operator panel ............................................. 22 Scanning using the All-In-One software ...................................... 24 Printing ........................................................................................ 26 Sending a fax using the operator panel ...................................... 26 Sending a fax using the All-In-One software ............................... 27 Creating projects ......................................................................... 27 Networking .................................................................................. 37 iii 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 ............................................................... 46 Setup troubleshooting ................................................................. 46 General troubleshooting .............................................................. 46 Other help sources ...................................................................... 65 Notices .............................................................................. 66 Statement of Limited Warranty ....................................... 68 Index .................................................................................. 70 iv 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. · You do need to attach your All-In-One to a computer to send faxes. Note: The computer must have an internal modem or be connected to an external one and the modem must be connected to a phone line. · If your All-In-One is attached to a computer, you can use the operator panel or the All-In-One software to create your projects. Setting up your All-In-One Follow the instructions on your All-In-One setup documentation to install the hardware and software. For setup troubleshooting, see page 46. 1 Understanding the All-In-One parts The table on page 3 describes each part. Paper guide Paper support Display Top cover Operator panel (see page 3) Paper exit tray Scanner unit Scanner lock (underneath scanner unit) Scanner support Power supply USB cable 2 Use the: Display Operator panel When you want to: Check the status of the All-In-One. Operate your All-In-One (attached to a computer or unattached). For more information, see page 4. Paper exit tray Paper guide Paper support Power supply Scanner lock Stack paper as it exits the All-In-One. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the All-In-One. Load paper in the All-In-One. Supply power to the All-In-One. Lock or unlock the scanner. Note: Unlock the scanner before use. Lock the scanner if you are moving your All-In-One. Scanner support Scanner unit Keep the scanner unit open to change cartridges, unlock the scanner, or lock the scanner. · Change cartridges. · Unlock the scanner. · Lock the scanner. Note: Lift the scanner unit to do these things. Top cover USB cable Place an item on or remove an item from the scanner glass. Connect your All-In-One to a computer. 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. You can press and hold any button to scroll through a list of options on the display. The table on page 5 shows what each button does. Note: Button functions (except Stop/Clear) are disabled during printing, copying, and scanning. 3 Options Left arrow (-) Right arrow (+) Select Number of Copies Reduce/ Enlarge Copy Quality Color Copy Black Copy Photo Options Photo Copy E-mail, File, Software Start Scan Start Fax Power light Power Stop/Clear 4 Press: Black Copy Color Copy Copy Quality E-mail, File, Software When you want to: Make a black and white copy using the current copy settings. For help, see page 20. Make a color copy of a color image using the current copy settings. For help, see page 20. Select a copy quality: Quick, Normal, Better, or Best. Select a new scan destination. For help, see page 22. Note: Use this button when the All-In-One is attached to a computer. Decrease a menu number or scroll backward through a list of options on the display. Increase a menu number or scroll forward through a list of options on the display. Specify the number (1-99) of copies to make. Scroll through the menu headings. For help, see page 6. Begin a photo copy job using current Photo Options settings (the highest quality scan and print resolutions). Select the quantity and size of photograph reprints. Turn your All-In-One on or off. Note: If your All-In-One is on, you can turn it off, and then enter the state of lowest power. To do this, hold the Power button for at least 5 seconds. Left arrow Right arrow Number of Copies Options Photo Copy Photo Options Power Reduce/Enlarge Select Start Fax Reduce or enlarge your original document by percentage, to Fit to Page, or to poster size. Choose the option currently shown on the display. Scan and send a document to the fax software. Note: The All-In-One must be attached to a computer with a modem. Start Scan Scan an image using the current scan settings, and then send it to a program. Note: The All-In-One must be attached to a computer. Stop/Clear · Cancel a scan, print, or copy job in progress. · Exit a menu and return to the default settings. 5 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 You can: Specify the copy size for your photo. Specify number of photos to place on one page. Start a photo copy job. When you press Options, and then the right arrow button repeatedly, the menu headings below appear. When the one you want appears, press the right arrow button to scroll through the available list, and then press Select to save the setting. From this menu: LIGHTER/DARKER BLANK PAPER SIZE BLANK PAPER TYPE You can: Lighten or darken the copied image. Specify the size of the paper loaded in the paper support. Specify the type of the paper loaded in the paper support. Note: If you leave this on Auto Detect, the default, the paper type sensor (see page 13) optimizes the setting according to the type of paper loaded. REPEAT IMAGE COLOR ORIGINAL SIZE Specify the number of images to place on one page. Adjust the color intensity of the copy. Specify the size of the document on the scanner glass. Note: Leave this on Auto Detect (the default) unless the size of the document output you are printing is not satisfactory. CONTENT TYPE COLLATE-BLACK Specify the type of document on the scanner glass. Collate multiple black and white copies. Note: You cannot collate color copies. 6 From this menu: IRON-ON/MIRROR CARTRIDGES You can: Print a mirror image of the scanned image. Select: · Ink Levels to display the print cartridge ink levels. · Change to see instructions on how to change the print cartridges. · Align to automatically align the print cartridges. · Clean to clean the print cartridges. · Self Test to print a test page. POWER SAVE Select a time to begin reducing power: · · · · After 10 minutes After 30 minutes (the default) After 60 minutes Never CLEAR SETTINGS Select when (after 2 minutes or never) you would like your All-In-One to return to the default settings. Select the current settings as the default settings or restore the factory default settings. Select a language for all display text. SET DEFAULTS LANGUAGE Note: The option currently selected has an asterisk (*) beside it on the display. 7 Understanding the All-In-One software The All-In-One software includes the: · Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center - helps you perform various scan and copy operations and manage your saved images. · 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. Using the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center You can access the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center ...