Lexmark 3100 - Manuals

1 Getting started Use this guide for the Lexmark 3100 Series.

2 Finding information Congratulations on the purchase of the Lexmark™ 3100 Series All-In-One. Refer to When you need help with Setup poster This document contains complete setup information. Drivers and Utilities CD The Drivers and Utilities CD contains drivers for your AIO printer, the Lexmark All-...

3 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. 2 Adjust the paper guide. 3 Insert your digital camera memory card into the All-In-One (see page 11) or access your photos from a...

4 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. Congratulation...

5 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 th...

7 Using the control panel The AIO has a control panel that lets you scan and copy with the press of a button. Note: Both the computer and the AIO must be turned on to make copies. Black Copy Press to make a black and white copy. Power Press to turn on and off. Scan Press to start the scanning proces...

8 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. 2 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. Note: Do not force paper into the AIO....

9 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. Note: Make sure you select the appropriate paper size for your document. Load up to...

11 Loading your document on the scanner glass Note: Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow at the front corner of the scanner glass. Inserting the digital camera memory card Some Lexmark 3100 Series models support the following digital media: 1 Open the top co...

12 The card reader (if available on your AIO) has four slots to accommodate these media and a small light that blinks indicating the card is being read or is transmitting data. Note: Do not remove the digital camera memory card while the light is on or blinking. This illustration shows you where to ...

13 Understanding the software The AIO software consists of five main components: • The Lexmark 3100 Series All-In-One Center (scanning, copying, faxing, and printing digital photos) • Print Properties (printing) • The Lexmark 3100 Series Solution Center (troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge o...

15 Note: For more information about the All-In-One Main Page, click the Help link near the top of the screen. Saved Images page Use the Saved Images page to perform tasks with images that are saved on the computer. The Saved Images page consists of four main sections. Creative Tasks Choose from a va...

16 Note: For more information about this page, click the Help link near the top of the screen. Maintain/Troubleshoot dialog box To access the Maintain/Troubleshoot dialog box: 1 Open the All-In-One Center (see page 13). 2 Click the Maintain/Troubleshoot link at the top of the All-In-One Main Page. T...

17 Using Print Properties Print Proper ties is the software that controls the AIO 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: 1 With your document open, click Print. 2 In th...

18 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. Note: For additional information about these settings, right-click a setting on the screen, and then select the What’s This? item. Save Setti...

19 The Options menu also provides you with direct links to different parts of the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 19), as well as software version information. Using the Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark 3100 Series Solution Center is a valuable information resource. To open the Lexmark Solution...

20 Note: For more information, click the Help button in the lower right corner of the screen. Maintenance • Install a new print cartridge.• View shopping options for new cartridges.• Print a test page.• Clean to fix horizontal streaks.• Troubleshoot other ink problems.• Align to fix blurry edges.• R...

21 Using the Lexmark Photo Editor Use the Lexmark Photo Editor software to edit graphics. To open the Lexmark Photo Editor, click Start Programs Lexmark 3100 Series Lexmark Photo Editor. The Lexmark Photo Editor displays. Use the touch-up tools to edit your graphic. Note: Move your pointer over the ...

22 Accessing the Memory Card Manager The Lexmark Memory Card Manager (available on some models) gives you several options for transferring photos from your digital camera memory card to your computer’s hard disk. There are three ways to access the Lexmark Memory Card Manager: • Insert a digital came...

23 Working with digital photos Most digital cameras use a memory card to store photos. Insert the digital camera memory card into your AIO to access photos stored on the card. Then, save them to your computer using the software. You can now print your photos. Using the Lexmark Memory Card Manager Th...

24 Finding your photos From a computer 1 Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center (see page 13). 2 Click the Saved Images tab. 3 Click Show Folders. 4 In the directory in the right panel, select the folder where your photos are stored. From a digital camera memory card(available on some models) 1 Insert y...

25 2 Click Select storage location and images to save. 3 Click OK. 4 Type a name for your new sub-folder. 5 Select your Save Options. Note: Do not select After saving, erase the saved images from the memory card unless you want to delete the photos from the memory card permanently. 6 Click OK. 7 Typ...

26 Printing digital photos 1 Choose a layout for your photos a Open the All-In-One Center (see page 13). b Click the Saved Images tab. c From the Creative Tasks section, select Print an album page with various photo sizes. 2 Select a paper size for your photos. 3 Select a page layout from the Create...

27 Printing borderless photos 1 For best results, load photo paper into the paper support (see page 8). 2 Open the All-In-One Center (see page 13). 3 Click the Saved Images tab. 4 From the Creative Tasks section, select Print an album page with various photo sizes. 5 Click Change the category of lay...

28 Cropping photos 1 Double-click one of the photo thumbnails in the Preview section of the Saved Images tab. The photo opens in the Lexmark Photo Editor. 2 Use the arrow pointer, and draw a rectangle around the area you want to keep. Move your cursor to the frame of the editing window, and then cli...

29 Editing photos 1 Double-click one of the photo thumbnails in the Preview section of the Saved Images tab. 2 The photo opens in the Lexmark Photo Editor. Note: You can edit only one photo at a time. 3 Edit your photo with the tools available. 4 Save your changes. a Click File Save As. Note: If you...

30 Adding text captions under your photos 1 Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center (see page 13). 2 Click the Saved Images tab. 3 From the Creative Tasks section, select Print an album page with various photo sizes. 4 Click Change the category of layouts listed above. 5 Select Only Scrapbook Pages from ...

31 Printing, Scanning, Copying and Faxing Printing The Print Properties I Want To menu (see page 17) provides you with printing wizards to help you complete tasks such as printing banners, photographs, or posters. Note: Use a black print cartridge for printing black and white text documents to conse...

32 7 From the Quality/Copies tab, select the quality, speed, paper type, and number of copies. To see details about a setting, right-click a setting on the screen, and then select the What’s This? item. 8 From the Paper Setup tab, select the paper size and orientation. To see details about a setting...

34 Scanning The following steps show you how to scan and save images. 1 Load your document on the scanner glass (see page 11). 2 Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center (see page 13). The All-In-One Main Page displays. 3 Click Preview Now in the upper right corner of the All-In-One Main Page. An image of...

35 8 If you are sending the scanned image to a software program, click Scan Now to complete the scan. If you are using the Creative Tasks section, follow the instructions on the computer screen. For a list of the Creative Tasks available from the All-In-One Main Page, see page 15. Copying To make a ...

36 Faxing The following section gives you basic faxing information. Note: DSL (digital subscriber line), ISDN (integrated services digital network) and cable modems are not fax modems and are not supported. Sending a fax The following steps lead you through sending a fax using the computer modem. 1 ...

37 Creating fun projects You can create other fun projects, such as photos, cards, envelopes, transparencies, iron-on transfers, and more. 1 Open the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 19). 2 Click How To. 3 Select a project from the list. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen.

38 Maintenance Replacing print cartridges The Lexmark 3100 Series uses the following cartridges: Note: In order to print, two cartridges must be installed. Either a black or photo cartridge may be used with the color cartridge. For information about ordering supplies, see Maintenance on page 20. Rem...

39 Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the storage unit (photo cartridge only), sticker and transparent tape from the bottom of the cartridges. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the cartridges. 2 Insert the color car...

40 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the car tridges. For help, see “Installing the cartridges” on page 39. 1 Open the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 19). 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install...

43 Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from your All-In-One: • Keep a new print cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • Keep your photo cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit when not in use. A p...

44 Troubleshooting This section helps you solve problems you may have with the AIO. Additional troubleshooting information is available in the Lexmark Solution Center. For help accessing the Lexmark Solution Center, see page 19. Troubleshooting checklist Before you try to solve the problem, check th...

46 Setup troubleshooting Use this section to solve problems you may have during setup. Power light does not come on 1 Make sure the power supply is correctly inserted into the AIO (see page 6). 2 Check the power supply connections. 3 Press Power on the control panel. Alignment page or test page does...

47 AIO is not communicating with the computer 1 Disconnect and reconnect both ends of the USB cable. For help, refer to the setup documentation. 2 Unplug the AIO from the electrical wall outlet, and then reconnect the power supply. Press Power if your AIO did not power on. For help, refer to the set...

48 Printing troubleshooting A blank page prints 1 Make sure you remove the sticker and transparent tape from both print cartridges. For help installing print cartridges, see page 39. 2 Make sure the print cartridges are properly installed (see page 39). 3 Make sure you loaded the paper correctly and...

49 Vertical lines are jagged or edges are not smooth 1 Adjust the Quality/Speed setting in Print Properties (see page 18). For best print quality, select Better or Best. 2 Align the print cartridges. To align the print cartridges: a Open the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 19). b From the Maintena...

50 Scanning, copying, and faxing troubleshooting Scanning or using a scanned image with a software program takes a long time or freezes the computer Lower the scanning resolution. Scanning resolution is much different than printing resolution and is generally set much lower. To change the scanning r...

51 Edge of the copy does not print Make sure: • The original is properly oriented on the glass (see page 11). • The area you want to copy is not larger than the printable area of the page. Apply the Fit-to-page feature. To apply the Fit-to-page feature: 1 Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center (see page...

52 Fax function does not work If you are having trouble sending or receiving faxes, make sure: • The computer and the AIO are on. • The computer is connected to a phone line. A phone connection is required for faxing to function. • You have a working fax modem installed on your computer. • You have ...

53 Removing and reinstalling the software If the AIO software is not functioning properly or a communications error message displays when you try to use the AIO, you may need to remove and then reinstall the AIO software. 1 From the desktop, click Start Programs Lexmark 3100 Series Uninstall Lexmark...

54 Setting the AIO as the default printer Windows 98 and Windows Me users: 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 3100 Series printer icon. 3 Make sure: • Set as Default is selected. • Pause Printing is not selected. Windows 2000 users: 1 Click Start Settings Printers folder. 2 R...

55 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: 1 Click Start Programs Lexmark 3100 Series Lexmark 3100 Series Solution Center. 2 Click the Troubleshooting tab on the...

56 Notices Emissions notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark 3100 Series 4477-001/4478-001 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 followin...

58 Index A accessing photos from a computer 24from a memory card 24 adding text to page layout 26 adding text to photos 30Advanced tab 20AIO software 13album page 26aligning print cartridges 40 All-In-One Center, see Lexmark All-In-One Center 13 All-In-One Main Page Copy section 14Creative Tasks sec...