Lexmark x5100 - Manuals

1 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 mus...

2 Understanding the All-In-One parts The table on page 3 describes each part. USB cable Power supply Display Operator panel (see page 3) Paper support Paper guide Paper exit tray Top cover Scanner lock (underneath scanner unit) Scanner support Scanner unit

3 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 opt...

6 Operator panel menus When you press Photo Options, and then the right arrow button repeatedly, the following menu headings appear: 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 scro...

8 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 Proper ties - helps you adjust printing settings. Note: Available from almost every applic...

9 You can use the Lexmark All-In-One Center to: • Select a scan destination. • Select a copy quantity and color. • Scan, copy, print, and do creative tasks. • Access troubleshooting and maintenance information. • Preview images you want to print. • Manage photos (copy them to folders, print them, do...

10 The Print Properties screen appears. The I Want To... menu tells you what All-In-One settings to select to print a variety of things such as photos, banners, and envelopes. Selecting the tabs (Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout) along the left side of the Print Properties dialog box le...

11 The Photo Editor appears: Using the Lexmark X5100 Series Solution Center The Lexmark X5100 Series Solution Center (LSC) is a guide you can refer to for All-In-One help and to check the current All-In-One status. To open the LSC, click Start Programs Lexmark X5100 Series Lexmark X5100 Series Solut...

12 The following table describes the LSC tabs. From this tab: You can: How To • Receive information about basic features.• Receive scan, copy, fax, and print instructions.• Receive project information.• Go online to view more ideas.• Search the electronic guide. Status (the tab that appears on Start...

13 Understanding the paper type sensor Your All-In-One has a paper type sensor that detects these paper types: • Plain paper • Coated paper • Glossy/photo paper • Transparencies If you load one of these paper types, the All-In-One detects the paper type and automatically adjusts the paper type setti...

15 8 Click OK. Note: To temporarily override the paper type sensor for a particular print job, specify a paper type in the GUI (graphical user interface) under Specialty paper.

16 Using your All-In-One Placing your document on the scanner glass 1 Open the top cover. 2 Place the item you want to copy face down on the scanner glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow.

17 Loading paper Follow these guidelines when loading plain and specialty paper in the paper support. You can 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 su...

18 To load most types of paper (see page 28 for banner 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 suppor t. 2 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. 25 iron-on transfer...

19 Note: Do not force the paper into the All-In-One. Before you begin copying (page 20), scanning (page 22), printing (page 26), or sending faxes (page 26), refer to the information below about how much paper the All-In-One exit tray can hold. The All-In-One paper exit tray can hold: 50 sheets of pa...

20 Copying using the operator panel 1 Make sure your All-In-One is on. 2 Open the top cover. 3 Place the item you want to copy face down on the scanner glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow at the bottom right of the scanner. 4 Close the top cover. 5 I...

21 6 Press Number of Copies repeatedly until the number (any number 1-99) of copies you want to make appears. Note: You can also use the right and left arrows to move through the number list. 7 Press Color Copy to create a color copy of your document or press Black Copy to create a black and white c...

22 3 Place the item you want to copy face down on the scanner glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow at the bottom right of the scanner. 4 Close the top cover. 5 From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon. The All-In...

24 Scanning using the All-In-One software You can use your All-In-One software to scan in many ways. You can: • Repeat images (scan to print). For help, see page 34. • Autofit (scan to print). • Multi-up - An All-In-One software option that lets you print multiple pages of a document on a single she...

26 Printing 1 With your document open, click File Print. 2 To change the All-In-One settings, click Properties, Options, Setup or Preferences (depending on the program or operating system). 3 On the three tabs along the left side (Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout) of the Print Proper ti...

27 4 Type the telephone number to which you want to send a fax. 5 Follow the directions on your computer screen to send your fax. Sending a fax using the All-In-One software 1 Make sure your All-In-One is attached to a computer with a modem. Note: DSL (digital subscriber line) and cable modems are n...

28 Note: Load paper in the All-In-One before you begin your project. For help, see page 17. Print a banner 1 Place the stack of banner paper on the top cover, and feed in the first sheet. 2 Click Start Programs Lexmark X5100 Series Lexmark X5100 Series Solution Center. 3 Click the How To tab. 4 Unde...

29 Note: Once the All-In-One begins printing, wait until you can see the leading edge of the banner exiting the All-In-One, and then carefully unfold the paper down to the floor in front of the All-In-One. Make color copies You can make color copies of a child’s artwork, a magazine article, birth ce...

30 2 Place the item you want to copy face down on the scanner glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow at the bottom right of the scanner. 3 Close the top cover. 4 From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon. The All-In...

31 10 Write a note to accompany the attached photograph. 11 Click Send. Enlarge or reduce needlepoint or woodworking patterns You can enlarge or reduce patterns or photos using the operator panel or the All-In-One Center on your computer. Using the operator panel 1 Open the top cover. 2 Place the pa...

32 4 From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon. The All-In-One Main Page appears. 5 From the Creative Tasks menu, click Enlarge or reduce an image. 6 Click Preview Now to see your scanned image. 7 Adjust the dotted lines to fit around the portion of the image yo...

33 Note: You are prompted to put the next item on the scanner glass after the first one scans. Print a poster You can print a poster of an image that you want to enlarge and extend over multiple pages. Using the operator panel 1 Load A4 or letter size paper and select the size: a On the operator pan...

34 Using the All-In-One software 1 Open the top cover. 2 Place the item you want to print as a poster face down on the scanner glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow at the bottom right of the scanner. 3 From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100...

35 on how many images you want to print per page, the All-In-One reduces them to fit on the page. 5 Press Select. 6 Press Color Copy or Black Copy to begin copying. 7 After your image prints, press Stop/Clear to return to Normal Quality. Using the All-In-One software 1 Open the top cover. 2 Place th...

36 Print mirror images and iron-on transfers To print out a mirror image of your original, use the following steps. Using the operator panel 1 Open the top cover. 2 Place the item you want to print face down on the scanner glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with t...

37 To create a fabric collage, you can repeat these steps using the same picture multiple times or using many different pictures. Use Optical Character Recognition Optical Character Recognition is a software feature that turns a scanned image into editable text within a word processing program. 1 Op...

38 Maintenance Replacing the print cartridges The Lexmark X5100 Series uses the following cartridges: Note: For information about ordering supplies, see page 45. 1 Make sure the All-In-One is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit until the scanner support keeps it open. The print cartridge carrier moves and s...

39 3 Squeeze the tabs on the cartridge lids, and then lift the lids. 4 Remove the old cartridges. Store them in an air-tight container or dispose of them. 5 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the foam, stickers, and transparent tape from the bottom of the cartridges. Warning: Do NOT touch ...

40 6 Insert the new car tridges, and then snap the lids closed. 7 Lift the scanner unit and push the scanner support back while lowering the scanner unit until it is completely closed.

41 8 Load paper into the paper suppor t. 9 Questions appear on the display. Use the buttons on the operator panel to answer the questions: a If the color cartridge you installed is New (never been used), press Select. If it is old, press the right arrow button once, and then press Select. b If the p...

42 Aligning the print cartridges There are two instances when you will align your print car tridges, after installing cartridges and to improve print quality. After installing cartridges After you install new print cartridges, a message appears on the operator panel. 1 Make sure plain paper is loade...

44 7 To further improve print quality, try wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts (see page 44), and then print your document again. 8 If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the print cartridge nozzles up to two more times. Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts If the pri...

45 5 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 6 Reinstall the print cartridges, and then print your document again. 7 If the print quality has not improved, try cleaning the print cartridge nozzles up to two more times. 8 If print quality is still unsatisfactory, replace your print cartridges. F...

46 Troubleshooting Setup troubleshooting If you experience problems while setting up your All-In-One, make sure: • You unlock the scanner bed. For help locating the scanner lock, see the picture of the All-In-One on page 2. • You select your language and default paper size and press Select on the op...

48 Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Make sure: • You use a paper recommended for inkjet printers. • You do not force the paper into the All-In-One. • You do not load too much paper in the All-In-One. For help, see page 16. • You load the paper correctly. • The All-In-One is on a flat, level su...

49 • The fax driver you want to use is the default fax driver in the All-In-One Center. Note: DSL (digital subscriber line) and cable modems are not supported. Transparencies or glossy photo papers stick together • Remove each page as it exits the printer and let it dry completely before stacking. •...

50 • Print a test page: 1 Click Start Programs Lexmark X5100 Series Lexmark X5100 Series Solution Center. 2 Click the Maintenance tab. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Print a test page. Document prints slowly • Close applications not in use. • Select Quick Copy or Normal on the Document/Quality ta...

51 • Test the cartridge alignment. For help, see page 42. • Clean the nozzles. For help, see page 42. Characters are missing or unexpected Make sure the scanner glass is clean: 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass. Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on the docu...

52 • Top margin: 1.7 mm (0.067 in.) • Bottom margin: 16.51 mm (0.65 in.) Colors are faded or not printing completely • Use a different color setting. • Use a different brand of paper. Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with slight color variations. • Clean the nozzles. For help, se...

53 3 Use the right arrow button to scroll through the list of languages. 4 When your preferred language appears on the display, press Select to save that language as the default. All-In-One or scanner is not communicating with computer • Disconnect, and then reconnect both ends of the USB cable. • U...

54 4 Click the Scan tab. 5 Under the Color depth drop down menu, select Gray. 6 Click OK. If you are scanning or copying from a printed source, and your copy has a checkerboard pattern on it, follow these directions: For scanning: 1 From your computer desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series A...

55 To clean the scanner glass: 1 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth. 2 Gently wipe the scanner glass. Note: Make sure all ink or corrective fluid on the document is dry before placing the document on the scanner glass. To turn the feature off for your next scan: 1 From your desktop, double-click the Le...

56 2 Under Scan... click See More Scan Settings. 3 Click Display Advanced Scan Settings. 4 Click the Scan tab. 5 Select Auto-crop the scanned item. 6 Slide the bar to the left to crop less or to the right to crop more. 7 Click OK. To adjust cropping manually: 1 From your desktop, double-click the Le...

57 Note: When autocrop is on, the object (wherever it is placed on the glass) will be printed in the upper left corner of the page. This might make your copy look different from the original. The scanner unit will not close To close the scanner unit after installing cartridges, unlocking the scanner...

58 To fix this: 1 From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X5100 Series All-In-One Center icon. 2 From the Copy... area, select Color Document or Black and White Document (these settings have auto crop turned off). Fit to Page function is not working properly 1 On the operator panel, press Option...

59 You receive an error message Use this section to understand All-In-One software error messages on your computer screen and messages on the display of your All-In-One. Paper Jam message Your All-In-One has a paper jam. To clear a paper jam: 1 Press Power to turn the All-In-One off. 2 Pull slowly a...

60 2 Lower the scanner unit to close it. 3 Press Power to turn the All-In-One on, and then send your document to print. Cover Open message The Cover open message appears when the scanner unit is open. Note: The operator panel buttons do not function while the scanner unit is open. Lower the scanner ...

61 Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of ink. Replace the cartridge in your All-In-One with a new one. For help, see page 38. • On the operator panel: An Ink Low message ( Color Ink Low , Black Ink Low , or both of these messages) appears on the display when one of your cartridges is 2...

62 Unlock Scanner message The scanner is locked. To unlock it: 1 Press Power to turn the All-In-One off. 2 Use both hands to lift the scanner unit until the scanner support holds it open. To the left and beside the scanner support is the scanner lock. For help, see page 2. 3 Pull the scanner lock to...

64 5 Lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed. If the error message appears again, replace the black cartridge with a new black car tridge. If the error message does not appear, repeat steps 1-3 and then go to step 6. 6 Reinstall the color cartridge and remove the black print car tridge....

65 1 From your desktop, click Start Programs Lexmark X5100 Series Lexmark X5100 Series Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on your computer screen to uninstall the All-In-One software. 3 Restart your computer before reinstalling the All-In-One software. 4 Insert the Lexmark X5100 Series CD. 5 Follo...

66 Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark X5100 Series 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 following two conditions: (1) this device m...

68 Statement of Limited Warranty Lexmark International, Inc. Lexington, KY This limited warranty applies to the United States. For customers outside the U.S., refer to the country-specific warranty information that came with your product. This limited warranty applies to this product only if it was ...

70 Index A aligning print cartridges 42 All-In-One Center 8All-In-One overview 1 B banner paper 18 loading 27, 28printing 28 Black Copy 5black print cartridge part number 38 buttons, operator panel 3 Black Copy 5Color Copy 5Copy Quality 5E-mail, File, Software 5 left arrow 5Number of Copies 5Options...