Lenovo 3110- Manual

Understanding the printer software 7 • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more information about the printer settings for different types of print jobs, see “Printing ideas” on page 10. Customizing the settings for your d...

Understanding the printer software 8 Lenovo Solution Center The Lenovo 3110 Solution Center (LSC) is a guide you can refer to for printer help. There are two ways to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lenovo 3110 Lenovo 3110 Solution Center. • Double-click the Lenovo 3110 Solution Center desktop i...

Printing ideas 10 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squ...

Printing photos 11 Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print with normal print quality, you do not need to adjust the settings. If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for your paper type. Step 3: Print your document Click O...

Printing on premium or coated paper 13 Step 3: Print your photos Click OK. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Printing on premium or coated paper You can load up to 100 pages of premium paper at a time, depending on the thicknes...

Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 14 Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Select a print quality: a From Print Properties dialog box, select t...

Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 16 3 Print on both sides of the page: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab. b From the Duplexing area, select Two-Sided. c Select Side Flip or Top Flip. If you select Side Flip, the pages of your document turn like the pages of a ...

Printing cards 17 Printing cards You can load up to 25 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time, depending on the thickness of the cards. Step 1: Load the cards • If your cards include instructions, read them carefully. • Load the cards vertically against the right side of th...

Printing envelopes 18 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Select a print quality: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. b From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best if you are printing on photo cards or greeting cards. Select...

Printing color images in black and white 20 4 Select an envelope size: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. b From the Envelope Size menu, select the correct size. For more information about printing on custom size paper, see “Printing on custom size paper” on page 40. 5 S...

Printing a booklet 22 Printing a booklet You can print and bundle your document to make a booklet. You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure th...

Printing a booklet 24 Step 3: Print your document Click OK. After the first half of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from you...

Printing labels 25 To build your booklet: 1 Remove the first bundle from the paper exit tray, fold it in half, and set it aside. 2 Remove the next bundle, fold it in half, and then stack it on top of the first bundle. 3 Continue to stack the bundles on top of each other until your booklet is complet...

Printing handouts 27 Step 3: Print your labels Click OK. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 10 sheets of labels. If you want to print more than 10 sheets, remove the first 10 sheets from the paper exit tray before the others print. Printing handouts You can conserve paper by printing handouts, or...

Printing a poster 29 Step 3: Print your handouts Click OK. If you formatted your handouts to print on one side of the page, you are finished. If you formatted your handouts to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts. 1 After the first half of your handouts prints, your print...

Printing a poster 31 3 Select a print quality: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. b From the Quality/Speed area, select Normal. Note: Higher print quality settings result in better print quality, but may take longer to print. 4 Select a print layout: a From Print Prop...

Printing iron-on transfers 32 2 Arrange the pages so that every trimmed edge overlaps an untrimmed edge (the white edge). 3 Tape the backs of the pages together. 4 To complete your poster, trim any remaining white edges. Printing iron-on transfers You can load up to 100 iron-on transfers at a time, ...

Printing transparencies 34 Printing transparencies You can load up to 50 transparencies at a time, depending on the thickness of the transparencies. Step 1: Load the transparencies • Use transparencies designed for inkjet printers. • If your transparencies include instructions, read them carefully. ...

Printing your document in reverse order 36 Printing your document in reverse order You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is ...

Printing a banner 38 Printing a banner You can load up to 20 sheets of banner paper at a time. Step 1: Load the banner paper 1 Remove any paper from the printer. 2 Place a stack of banner paper with only the number of sheets you need to print your banner behind the printer. Note: Loading excess bann...

Printing on custom size paper 40 7 Select a print layout: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab. b From the Layout area, select Banner. 8 Click OK. Step 3: Print your banner Click OK. Printing on custom size paper You can load up to 100 sheets of custom size paper at a time...

Maintenance 42 3 Maintenance Replacing the print cartridges The Lenovo 3110 uses the following cartridges: Note: You can use the printer with just a color car tridge or just a black cartridge. For information about ordering supplies, see page 48. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power li...

Replacing the print cartridges 43 3 Squeeze the tabs on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape fro...

Aligning the print cartridges 45 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help, see “Installing the car tridges” on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. For help, see “Lenovo Solution Center” on pag...

Improving print quality 46 Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your document, make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for the document. For example, use photo paper if you are printing a photo. • Use paper that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. •...

Preserving the print cartridges 47 c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. d Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. e With a...

Ordering supplies 48 Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lenovo Web site at www.lenovo.com . Item: Part number: Lenovo Black cartridge LC6001B Lenovo Color cartridge LC6002C USB cable 12A2405

Setup troubleshooting 49 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Are both your printer and computer on? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and computer? Are any printer lights bl...

Solving printer software installation problems 50 Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to print. You may need to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it. When I insert the prin...

Solving printer software installation problems 52 Removing the printer software 1 From your desktop, click Start Programs Lenovo 3110 Lenovo 3110 Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. Insta...

General troubleshooting 53 5 General troubleshooting Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on your printer. Paper Jam message For help clearing a paper jam, see “Printer has a paper...

Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 54 The Power/Resume button is blinking Check your computer screen for error messages. • If the printer is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the button. • If the printer has a paper jam, see “Printer has a paper jam” on page 57. Resolving unsuccessful or slow...

Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 55 • Check the printer port: • Make sure you have not installed multiple copies of the printer software: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers. Windows XP: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 In the Printer...

Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 • You completely removed the transparent tape and sticker from the back and bottom of the print car tridges. For help, see “Replacing the print cartridges” on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. For help, see “Installing the cartridges” on page 43. •...

Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 57 • You do not force the paper into the printer. For example, letter and A4 paper should extend slightly beyond the top of the paper support. • The paper guide is against the left edge of the paper. • The paper guide does not cause the paper to bow. • The printer is ...

Solving print quality problems 58 Solving print quality problems If print quality is unsatisfactory, you may need to adjust your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles. The following topics can help you improve an unsatisfactory document. Pri...

Solving print quality problems 59 Characters are missing or unexpected Like other printers, your printer cannot print on the extreme edges of the paper. Your margins must fall within these settings: Printed characters are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel all print jobs and print your job aga...

Solving specialty media problems 60 4 Click Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural Color. Colors on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the section “Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen” on page 59. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print car...

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63 Notices Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lenovo 3110 DigitalPrinter, type 4126-LG1 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 t...

64 Glossary alignment page. A page with printed alignment patterns that ejects from your printer during car tridge alignment. alignment values. Numbers corresponding to patterns on the alignment page. automatic alignment. A feature that automatically aligns the print cartridges. Automatic Sheet Feed...

67 Index A aligning print cartridges 45 B banding 58banner paper 38booklet building 24 C cable, part numbers USB 48 cards 17cartridges, print aligning 45installing 43ordering 48part numbers 42preserving 47removing 42replacing 42 cartridges, troubleshooting 49characters, misformed 59coated paper 11co...