Lexmark 2300 Series - Manual

11 Using the control panel Use this button To 1 Make a color copy. 2 Open the All-In-One Center to preview the scan on the computer screen. 3 • Turn the All-In-One on or off.• Cancel a print job.• Reset the All-In-One. 2 3 1

12 Understanding the All-In-One software The All-In-One software includes these components: • Lexmark Imaging Studio (for quick access to each task) • Lexmark All-In-One Center (for managing tasks and print options) • Lexmark Fast Pics (for quick digital photo selection and printing) • Lexmark Photo...

13 Lexmark Imaging Studio task buttons These buttons can be used to go directly to the Lexmark All-In-One Center. Click To Details Browse & Print Photos Opens the Lexmark All-In-One Center to the Saved Images tab so you can locate and select photos to reorganize or print. To print, select the ph...

15 Using the Lexmark All-In-One Center There are several ways to open the Lexmark All-In-One Center: • Through the Lexmark Imaging Studio. For more information, see “Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio” on page 12. • Click Start Æ Programs Æ Lexmark 2300 Series Æ All-In-One Center . • Right-click the L...

16 Scanning & Copying tab Use the Scanning & Copying tab to perform tasks with images you scan or copy. Note: For more information about the Scanning & Copying tab, click Help at the top of the screen. From this section You can Preview Now Click Preview Now to view an image of what will ...

17 Saved Images tab Use the Saved Images tab to perform tasks with images that are saved on the computer. Note: You must select an image before making selections on the Saved Images tab. Click Show Folders to browse to the folder where your photos are stored, and click Hide Folders to continue. Note...

18 Maintain/Troubleshoot link The Maintain/Troubleshoot link provides you with direct access to the Lexmark Solution Center. Clicking Maintain/Troubleshoot lets you choose from these topics: • Maintain or fix quality problems • Troubleshoot All-In-One problems • Device status and ink levels • More p...

19 Using Lexmark Fast Pics to print photos 1 Open Lexmark Fast Pics. For more information, see “Using Lexmark Fast Pics” on page 18. 2 If necessary, click Change Folder to browse to the folder where your photos are stored. 3 Click to place a check mark next to each photo you want to print. 4 If you ...

20 9 Select a Paper size in printer . 10 Select the Number of copies . 11 Click the Print Now button to print the photos. Using the Lexmark Photo Editor To open the Lexmark Photo Editor, click Start Æ Programs Æ Lexmark 2300 Series Æ Lexmark Photo Editor . You can also open the Lexmark Photo Editor ...

21 Lexmark Photo Editor task menus From You can Quick Fixes • Remove red eye caused by light reflection.• Fix the photo with one click.• Crop the image.• Rotate the image.• Flip the image. Image Adjust • Adjust the color depth.• Adjust the color balance.• Colorize the image.• Colorize the image to s...

22 Using Print Properties Print Proper ties is the software that controls the 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 From the program “File” menu, click Print . 2 Fro...

23 Print Proper ties can also be accessed from the Printers folder without opening any other program: 1 Select Start Æ Settings Æ Printers or Printers and Faxes . or Select Start Æ Control Panel Æ Printers and Other Hardware Æ Printers and Faxes . 2 Right-click Lexmark 2300 Series , and select Print...

24 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. Quality/Copies tab From Select Quality/Speed Quick Print , Normal , or Photo , depending on the quality of output you want. Quick Print is th...

25 Using the Lexmark Solution Center To open the Lexmark 2300 Series Solution Center (LSC): • Click Start Æ Programs Æ Lexmark 2300 Series Æ Lexmark Solution Center . • Right-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon in the system tray (often located in the bottom right corner of the computer screen), a...

26 Lexmark Solution Center tabs Note: For more information, click Help at the bottom of the Lexmark Solution Center screen. From this tab You can Printer Status (Main dialog) • View the status of the All-In-One. For example, while printing, the status is Busy Printing . • View the ink levels of the ...

27 Loading paper and original documents Loading paper into the paper support You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper, depending on the thickness of the paper. 1 Place the paper against the right side of the paper suppor t. Note: Do not force the paper into the All-In-One. 2 Squeeze the release ...

28 Loading specialty media Follow these guidelines when loading specialty media: Load Make sure Up to 100 sheets of inkjet paper (depending on the thickness) • The print side is facing you.• The paper guide rests against the edge of the paper. Up to 10 iron-on transfers • The print side (blank side)...

32 Placing documents on the scanner glass 1 Open the top cover of the All-In-One. 2 Place the item you want to scan or copy face down on the glass. Make sure the longer edge of the document is parallel to the front of the All-In-One. Note: Make sure the corner of the document fits securely in the fr...

33 Printing Printing a document 1 Load paper. For more information, see “Loading paper into the paper suppor t” on page 27. 2 With the document open, click File Æ Print . If you want to change print settings, see “Changing print settings” on page 33. 3 Click Properties , Preferences , Options , or S...

34 The Print Proper ties dialog appears. 3 Click one of the tabs to change the print settings. Note: For detailed descriptions of the Print Properties tabs, see “Print Properties tabs” on page 24. 4 After making the changes in Print Properties, click OK at the bottom of the screen to return to the P...

35 Printing borderless photos 1 Load photo paper with the print side facing you. For more information, see “Loading specialty media” on page 28. 2 Open the All-In-One Center. For more information, see “Using the Lexmark All-In-One Center” on page 15. 3 Click the Saved Images tab. 4 From the Creative...

36 14 Click Print Now . Printing other projects The “I Want To” menu provides wizards for creating projects. You can print a photo, print on an envelope, print a banner, make a poster, create a booklet, or print a greeting card. 1 With the document open, click File Æ Print . 2 Click Properties , Pre...

37 Scanning Scanning an item 1 Open the top cover of the All-In-One. 2 Place the item you want to scan on the scanner glass. For more information, see “Placing documents on the scanner glass” on page 32. 3 Close the top cover. 4 Press the button on the All-In-One control panel. The All-In-One Center...

38 7 Customize the scan settings. For more information, see “Customizing a scan job” on page 38. 8 Click Scan Now to complete the scan. Customizing a scan job 1 Open the All-In-One Center. For more information, see “Using the Lexmark All-In-One Center” on page 15. 2 From the Scanning & Copying t...

39 Advanced Scan Settings Note: For more information, click Help at the bottom of the screen. Click this tab To Scan • Choose the color depth and scan resolution.• Choose to scan using pure optical resolution.• Choose whether to auto-crop more or less of the scanned image. • Select the area to be sc...

40 Previewing items before scanning Finishing the scan 1 Select the scan destination from the drop-down menu. Note: If the program you want to use is not listed, select Search for more... in the drop-down box. On the screen that follows, click Add to locate and add the program to the list. 2 Change ...

42 Editing scanned text using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) 1 Place the image face down on the scanner glass. For more information, see “Placing documents on the scanner glass” on page 32. 2 Open the Lexmark Imaging Studio. For more information, see “Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio” on page 1...

43 Copying Making a copy 1 Open the top cover of the All-In-One. 2 Place the item you want to copy on the scanner glass. For more information, see “Placing documents on the scanner glass” on page 32. 3 Close the top cover. 4 Change copy settings as needed. For more information, see “Changing copy se...

44 Changing copy settings 1 Open the Lexmark Imaging Studio. For more information, see “Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio” on page 12. 2 Click the Copy button. 3 Select a copy quantity and color. 4 Click See More Copy Settings to: • Choose a copy quality. • Select the Blank Paper size. • Select the o...

45 Advanced Copy Settings Copying photos 1 Place the photo face down on the scanner glass. For more information, see “Placing documents on the scanner glass” on page 32. 2 Load photo paper with the print side facing you. For more information, see “Loading specialty media” on page 28. Click this tab ...

46 3 Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center. For more information, see “Using the Lexmark All-In-One Center” on page 15. 4 From the Scanning & Copying tab, click Preview Now . 5 Adjust the dotted lines to fit around the part of the image you want to print. 6 From the Copy area, select Photo . 7 Sele...

47 Faxing Sending a fax 1 Place the document face down on the scanner glass. For more information, see “Placing documents on the scanner glass” on page 32. 1 Open the Lexmark Imaging Studio. For more information, see “Using the Lexmark Imaging Studio” on page 12. 2 Click the Fax button. The Fax dial...

48 Note: This is only a quick preview. You scan the image in a later step. 5 Click Next . 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to complete the task. Receiving a fax To set up your computer to receive a fax: 1 Open the Lexmark Imaging Studio. For more information, see “Using the Lexmark I...

49 Networking the All-In-One Overview A network is a group of computers or computer systems linked together for the purpose of sharing resources, such as printers, files, or an Internet connection. The All-In-One is network-capable and can be networked in one of two ways: • Using the peer-to-peer me...

52 Maintaining the All-In-One Replacing the print cartridge Your All-In-One uses the following cartridge: Removing a used cartridge Note: Make sure the All-In-One is on. 1 Lift the scanner unit. 2 Snap the scanner support into position to hold up the scanner unit. The print car tridge carrier moves ...

54 Installing the print cartridge 1 If you are installing a new print cartridge, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the cartridge. Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the cartridges. 2 Unless it is already open, press down on the cartridge lever to raise t...

56 Aligning the print cartridge Following cartridge installation, you should align your cartridge. However, you may also need to align the cartridge when: • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin. • Lines that should be vertical and straight are printed as wavy. To ...

57 Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of the document: • Use paper that is a heavier weight, is bright white, or is coated. • Select a higher print quality: 1 With a document open, click File Æ Print . The Print dialog appears. 2 From the Print dialog, click Prop...

58 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts 1 Remove the print cartridge. For more information, see “Removing a used cartridge” on page 52. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. 3 Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. ...

59 If the print quality does not improve, repeat “Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts” up to two more times. If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge. For more information, see “Ordering supplies” on page 60. Preserving the print cartridge To ensure the lon...

60 Ordering supplies To order All-In-One supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com . The Lexmark 2300 Series All-In-One is designed to print using these parts: Lexmark offers premium photo paper, optimized for Lexmark inkjet printers and inks: Recycling L...

61 Troubleshooting Should the All-In-One have a problem, this section helps you find the solution. From the following list, select the category that best describes the type of problem you are having. Turn to the page listed, and use the table to find solutions to specific symptoms. • “Setup troubles...

62 Setup troubleshooting Symptom Solution The Power light is not lit 1 Disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet, and then from the All-In-One. 2 Plug the cord all the way into the power supply on the All-In-One. 3 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices hav...

64 Removing and reinstalling the software If the All-In-One software is not functioning properly or a communications error message appears, you may need to remove and then reinstall the All-In-One software. Note: Before reinstalling, shut down and restart the computer. If the problems persist, follo...

65 Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting To prevent jams and misfeeds: • Place the All-In-One on a flat, level surface. • Use paper recommended for an inkjet All-In-One. • Do not force the paper into the All-In-One. Symptom Solution Paper jam in the paper support 1 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pul...

66 Print troubleshooting Symptom Solution Poor text and graphic quality, including: • Blank page• Incorrect colors• Missing characters• Faded print• Dark print• Skewed lines• Smudges• Streaks• Unexpected characters • White lines in print If you are using the scan or copy features, see “Scan and copy...

69 Scan and copy troubleshooting Symptom Solution Scanner or copier does not respond If the button light is not on, see “The Power light is not lit” on page 62. Make sure the computer is on. 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB...

71 Error messages troubleshooting Error Message Solution Ink Low Check the ink cartridge level, and install a new cartridge if necessary. To check the ink cartridge level, open the Lexmark Solution Center. See “Using the Lexmark Solution Center” on page 25. To install a new cartridge, see “Replacing...

72 Notices Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark 2300 Series All-In-One (4420-001) 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 t...