Lexmark 3100 - Manual

Table of Contents:

• Page 2 – ii
• Page 3 – iii; Contents
• Page 4 – iv
• Page 5 – Getting started; Use this guide for the Lexmark 3100 Series.
• Page 6 – Finding information; Refer to
• Page 7 – Creating your first project; Adjust the paper guide.; or
• Page 8 – Drag the images you want to print.
• Page 9 – Understanding the parts of the All-In-One; Use the
• Page 11 – Using the control panel; Note: Both the computer and the AIO must be turned on to
• Page 12 – Loading paper; To load most types of paper:
• Page 13 – Note: Make sure you select the appropriate paper size for your; Load up to
• Page 15 – Loading your document on the scanner glass; Note: Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item; Inserting the digital camera memory card; Open the top cover.
• Page 16 – Note: Your AIO recognizes one source for photos at a time.; Insert only one digital camera memory card at a time.; Note: The manufacturer name may differ from the digital; camera memory card types listed on page 11.
• Page 17 – Understanding the software; The AIO software consists of five main components:; Click Start
• Page 19 – click the Help link near the top of the screen.; Saved Images page; From this section
• Page 20 – Note: For more information about this page, click the Help link; Maintain/Troubleshoot dialog box
• Page 21 – Using Print Properties; The Print Proper ties screen displays.; The I Want To menu
• Page 22 – Print Properties tabs; Note: For additional information about these settings,; Save Settings menu; From this tab; Layout—Select the layout you want to print.
• Page 23 – Using the Lexmark Solution Center; Programs; The Printer Status tab displays.
• Page 24 – Note: For more information, click the Help button in the lower; right corner of the screen.
• Page 25 – Using the Lexmark Photo Editor; The Lexmark Photo Editor displays.; Note: Move your pointer over the tool for a description.
• Page 26 – Accessing the Memory Card Manager
• Page 27 – Working with digital photos; Using the Lexmark Memory Card Manager; For help accessing the Lexmark Memory Card Manager, see page 21.
• Page 28 – Finding your photos; From a computer; Click the Saved Images tab.; Note: Do not remove the digital camera memory card while
• Page 29 – Click Select storage location and images to save.; Select your Save Options.; Note: Do not select After saving, erase the saved images; Repeat steps 7 and 8 for each photo.
• Page 30 – Printing digital photos; Note: Click Change the category of layouts listed above to
• Page 31 – Printing borderless photos; Select a paper size for your photos.
• Page 32 – Cropping photos; Note: If you click File
• Page 33 – Editing photos; Note: You can edit only one photo at a time.; Sharing photos; Note: Some e-mail providers only allow you to attach one
• Page 34 – Adding text captions under your photos
• Page 35 – Printing; Note: Use a black print cartridge for printing black and white; text documents to conserve your photo print cartridge.
• Page 36 – From the Paper Setup tab, select the paper size and orientation.
• Page 38 – Scanning; The following steps show you how to scan and save images.
• Page 39 – Copying; Select your copy settings.; Note: You may want to reduce or enlarge the image.
• Page 40 – Faxing; Sending a fax
• Page 41 – Creating fun projects; Select a project from the list.
• Page 42 – Replacing print cartridges; The Lexmark 3100 Series uses the following cartridges:; Note: In order to print, two cartridges must be installed. Either; Removing the used cartridges; Make sure the AIO is on.; Note: Use the cartridge storage unit that was packaged with; your photo cartridge to store car tridges for future use.
• Page 43 – Installing the cartridges; Note: Purchase a black print cartridge to use with the color; cartridge for printing text documents.; Note: The scanner unit must be closed to star t a print job.
• Page 44 – Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software; From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge.; Select the type of cartridge you installed.; Note: Specify whether the cartridge is a new cartridge or an; Aligning the print cartridges; To align the print cartridges:; From the Maintenance tab, click Align to fix blurry edges.
• Page 47 – Preserving the print cartridges; Ordering supplies; To return your Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling:
• Page 48 – Troubleshooting; Troubleshooting checklist; Before you try to solve the problem, check the following:
• Page 50 – Setup troubleshooting; Use this section to solve problems you may have during setup.; Power light does not come on; Check the power supply connections.; Press Power on the control panel.; Alignment page or test page does not print; Make sure the print cartridges are properly installed (see page 39).; When I insert the AIO software CD, nothing happens; Windows XP users, click Start
• Page 51 – other hardware
• Page 52 – Printing troubleshooting; A blank page prints; AIO prints slowly; Close all programs not in use. The memory resources may be low.; Note: Photographs typically have a larger file size. Try; lowering the scanning resolution.; Print is too dark or smudged; Remove the paper as it exits. Let the ink dry before handling.; From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks.
• Page 53 – Vertical lines are jagged or edges are not smooth; Align the print cartridges. To align the print cartridges:; White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas; AIO has a paper jam; Follow the instructions on the screen for clearing the paper jam.
• Page 54 – Scanning, copying, and faxing troubleshooting; Scanning was not successful
• Page 55 – Edge of the copy does not print; The original is properly oriented on the glass (see page 11).; From the Copy section, click See More Copy Settings.; Copy your document again.; Copy button on the control panel does not work; The USB cable is securely attached to the computer and the AIO.; Note: If the Lexmark 3100 Series quick launch icon does not
• Page 56 – Fax function does not work; Photo card is not recognized by the card reader; Paper jam
• Page 57 – Removing and reinstalling the software; Checking your port setting; Other Hardware
• Page 58 – Setting the AIO as the default printer
• Page 59 – Other help sources; Click the Troubleshooting tab on the left side of the screen.
• Page 60 – Notices; Emissions notices
• Page 62 – Index