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Lexmark X5100 All-In-One
Series User’s Guide
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Safety information • Use only the power supply provided with this product or the manufacturer’s authorized replacement power supply. Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person. CAUTION: Do not use the fax feature during a lightning storm. CAUTION: Do not make any cabling connections (power cord, telephone, etc.) during a ligh
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Contents This book is for Windows users. Macintosh users can click the Help button on any screen to access the Macintosh User’s Guide and Help. You can do this after installing your All-In-One and removing the installation CD from the computer. Learning about your All-In-One ........................................ 1 Setting up your All-In-One ............................................................. 1 Understanding the All-In-One parts .............................................. 2 Und
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Maintenance .....................................................................38 Replacing the print cartridges ..................................................... 38 Aligning the print cartridges ........................................................ 42 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles ............................................ 42 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ......................... 44 Preserving the print cartridges ............................................
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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 must have an internal modem or be connected to an external one and the modem must be connected to a phone line. If your All-In-One is attached to a computer, you can use the operator panel or the
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Understanding the All-In-One parts The table on page 3 describes each part. Paper support Paper guide Display Top cover Operator panel (see page 3) Paper exit tray Scanner lock (underneath Scanner unit scanner unit) Scanner support Power supply USB cable 2
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Use the: When you want to: Display Check the status of the All-In-One. Operator panel Operate your All-In-One (attached to a computer or unattached). For more information, see page 4. Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits the All-In-One. Paper guide Make sure paper feeds correctly into the All-In-One. Paper support Load paper in the All-In-One. Power supply Supply power to the All-In-One. Scanner lock Lock or unlock the scanner. Note: Unlock the scanner before use. Lock the scanner if yo
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Options Number of Copies Left arrow (-) Right arrow (+) Reduce/ Enlarge Select Copy Quality Color Copy Black Copy Photo Options Photo Copy E-mail, File, Start Scan Software Start Fax Power light Power Stop/Clear 4
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Press: When you want to: Black Copy Make a black and white copy using the current copy settings. For help, see page 20. Color Copy Make a color copy of a color image using the current copy settings. For help, see page 20. Copy Quality Select a copy quality: Quick, Normal, Better, or Best. E-mail, File, Select a new scan destination. For help, see page 22. Software Note: Use this button when the All-In-One is attached to a computer. Left arrow Decrease a menu number or scroll backward throug
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Operator panel menus When you press Photo Options, and then the right arrow button repeatedly, the following menu headings appear: From this menu: You can: Reprint Size Specify the copy size for your photo. Repeat Photo Specify number of photos to place on one page. Photo Copy Start a photo copy job. 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 scroll through the available l
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From this menu: You can: IRON-ON/MIRROR Print a mirror image of the scanned image. CARTRIDGES Select: Ink Levels to display the print cartridge ink levels. Change to see instructions on how to change the print cartridges. Align to automatically align the print cartridges. Clean to clean the print cartridges. Self Test to print a test page. POWER SAVE Select a time to begin reducing power: After 10 minutes After 30 minutes (the default) After 60 minutes Never CLEAR SETTING
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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 Properties - helps you adjust printing settings. Note: Available from almost every application that prints. Lexmark X5100 Series Photo Editor - helps you edit your photos. Lexmark X5100 Series Solution Center - provides maintenance and troubleshooting help. Using the Lexmark X5100 S
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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 creative copying), using the View Saved Images tab. Do many other projects. Using Print Properties You can change your All-In-One settings in Print Properties. To open Print Properties: 1 With y
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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 lets you select your All-In-One settings. Using the Lexmark X5100 Series Photo Editor The Lexmark X5100 Series Photo Editor lets you adjust photo attributes (brightness, contrast, and orientation) o
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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 Solution Center. 11
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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 Check the current All-In-One status. appears on Start) See what type of paper is in the All-In-One. View ink levels. Troubleshooting Check the current All-In-One status. View recommended Help topics.
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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 settings and print resolution. Note: Your All-In-One cannot detect the paper size. For help, see page 13. To choose the paper size: 1 With your document open, click File Print. 2 In the Print dialog box
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The paper type sensor is on unless you turn it off. If you want to turn it off: 1 With your document open, click File Print. 2 In the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup (depending on your operating system). The Print Properties screen appears. 3 Click Options. 4 Click Paper Type Sensor Options. 5 Click Allow the paper type sensor to select paper type (the default) to deselect it. 6 Click OK. To permanently turn it off: 1 Click Start Settings Printers and Fa
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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. 15
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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. 16
