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www.lexmark.com X6100 Series User's Guide for Windows • "Learning about your All-In-One" on page 9 Information about the printer parts and software. • "Networking" on page 75 How to use your All-In-One in a network environment. • "Maintaining your All-In-One" on page 76 Caring for your print cartridges and ordering supplies. • "Troubleshooting" on page 87 Information about setup problems, error messages, print quality problems, paper jams, and much more.
www.lexmark.com X6100 Series User's Guide for Windows • "Learning about your All-In-One" on page 9 Information about the printer parts and software. • "Networking" on page 75 How to use your All-In-One in a network environment. • "Maintaining your All-In-One" on page 76 Caring for your print cartridges and ordering supplies. • "Troubleshooting" on page 87 Information about setup problems, error messages, print quality problems, paper jams, and much more.
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... ........ 42 Scan using the control panel and the ADF 44 Scan using the All-In-One software and the ADF 45 Scan multiple images 46 E-mail a scanned image or document 46... Recognition 47 Enlarge or reduce documents 47 Printing 50 Print a document 50 Print collated copies 50 Print more than one page on a sheet of paper 51 Print an image as a multi-page poster 51 Print last page first... 51 Print repeating images 52 Print two images on one page 52 Print a banner 53 Faxing 55 Receive a fax 55 Send a fax 57 Send a fax from your ...
... ........ 42 Scan using the control panel and the ADF 44 Scan using the All-In-One software and the ADF 45 Scan multiple images 46 E-mail a scanned image or document 46... Recognition 47 Enlarge or reduce documents 47 Printing 50 Print a document 50 Print collated copies 50 Print more than one page on a sheet of paper 51 Print an image as a multi-page poster 51 Print last page first... 51 Print repeating images 52 Print two images on one page 52 Print a banner 53 Faxing 55 Receive a fax 55 Send a fax 57 Send a fax from your ...
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Align the print cartridges 81 Improve print quality 82 Preserve the print cartridges 85 Clean the scanner glass 85 Order supplies 86 Troubleshooting 87 Setup troubleshooting 87 General troubleshooting 87 More troubleshooting options 103 Fax troubleshooting 104 iii
Align the print cartridges 81 Improve print quality 82 Preserve the print cartridges 85 Clean the scanner glass 85 Order supplies 86 Troubleshooting 87 Setup troubleshooting 87 General troubleshooting 87 More troubleshooting options 103 Fax troubleshooting 104 iii
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... the help: Click the Lexmark X6100 Series All-In-One Center icon on your All-In-One • Setup and general troubleshooting The Help provides information on using the All-In-One software. Finding more information Your All-In-One comes with your All-In-One: • Power supply...8226; Setup sheet • Installation software CD • User's Guide • Black print cartridge • Color print cartridge The setup sheet provides instructions on how to set up your All-In-One hardware and software and information on setup troubleshooting. The User's Guide provides information on: ...
... the help: Click the Lexmark X6100 Series All-In-One Center icon on your All-In-One • Setup and general troubleshooting The Help provides information on using the All-In-One software. Finding more information Your All-In-One comes with your All-In-One: • Power supply...8226; Setup sheet • Installation software CD • User's Guide • Black print cartridge • Color print cartridge The setup sheet provides instructions on how to set up your All-In-One hardware and software and information on setup troubleshooting. The User's Guide provides information on: ...
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...power to do these things. Connect your All-In-One (attached to a computer or unattached). Operate your All-In-One to your All-In-One. Stack paper as it has gone through the ADF. Keep the scanner unit open. • Install or change print cartridges. • Lock or unlock the scanner. Connect... Scanner lock Scanner support Scanner unit Telephone/answering machine port Top cover USB cable port Wall jack port When you are moving your All-In-One. • Place an item on the scanner glass. • Remove an item from the scanner glass. Connect an answering machine or telephone ...
...power to do these things. Connect your All-In-One (attached to a computer or unattached). Operate your All-In-One to your All-In-One. Stack paper as it has gone through the ADF. Keep the scanner unit open. • Install or change print cartridges. • Lock or unlock the scanner. Connect... Scanner lock Scanner support Scanner unit Telephone/answering machine port Top cover USB cable port Wall jack port When you are moving your All-In-One. • Place an item on the scanner glass. • Remove an item from the scanner glass. Connect an answering machine or telephone ...
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... document (OCR). 3 Follow the steps on your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X6100 Series All-In-One Center icon. Using Optical Character Recognition You can : • Check the current All-In-One status. • View recommended Help topics. • View common troubleshooting topics... fix horizontal streaks. • Align the cartridges. • Order ink cartridges or supplies. • Get an All-In-One software update. • See special offers. • Register your All-In-One. • View Lexmark phone numbers. • Visit the Lexmark Customer Support Web site. • Change...
... document (OCR). 3 Follow the steps on your desktop, double-click the Lexmark X6100 Series All-In-One Center icon. Using Optical Character Recognition You can : • Check the current All-In-One status. • View recommended Help topics. • View common troubleshooting topics... fix horizontal streaks. • Align the cartridges. • Order ink cartridges or supplies. • Get an All-In-One software update. • See special offers. • Register your All-In-One. • View Lexmark phone numbers. • Visit the Lexmark Customer Support Web site. • Change...
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.... Turn on the scanner glass. Auto detect is made when you want on one page: • 1 x per page • 4 x per page • 9 x per page • 16 x per page Adjust the color intensity of the original selected. Specify the type of the document on the glass.... Specify the size of document on or off the sound that is the default. The options are: • Off • Low (default) • High • Check ink levels. • Change cartridges. • Align cartridges. • Clean cartridges...
.... Turn on the scanner glass. Auto detect is made when you want on one page: • 1 x per page • 4 x per page • 9 x per page • 16 x per page Adjust the color intensity of the original selected. Specify the type of the document on the glass.... Specify the size of document on or off the sound that is the default. The options are: • Off • Low (default) • High • Check ink levels. • Change cartridges. • Align cartridges. • Clean cartridges...
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Select when you want your All-In-One to return to : • Use Factory • Use Current Advanced Fax options From this sub menu: MAINTENANCE CLEAR SETTINGS SET DEFAULTS You can: • Check ink levels. • Change cartridges. • Align cartridges. • Clean cartridges. • Print a test page. From this Advanced Fax option: Redial attempts...
Select when you want your All-In-One to return to : • Use Factory • Use Current Advanced Fax options From this sub menu: MAINTENANCE CLEAR SETTINGS SET DEFAULTS You can: • Check ink levels. • Change cartridges. • Align cartridges. • Clean cartridges. • Print a test page. From this Advanced Fax option: Redial attempts...
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Maintaining your All-In-One Replace the print cartridges The Lexmark X6100 Series uses the following cartridges: Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge Part number: 82 83 or 88 Note: For information about ordering supplies, see page 86. 1 Make sure the All-In-One is busy. 76 The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the All-In-One is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit until the scanner support keeps it open.
Maintaining your All-In-One Replace the print cartridges The Lexmark X6100 Series uses the following cartridges: Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge Part number: 82 83 or 88 Note: For information about ordering supplies, see page 86. 1 Make sure the All-In-One is busy. 76 The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the All-In-One is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit until the scanner support keeps it open.
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Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area 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, sticker, and transparent tape from the bottom of the cartridges. 3 Squeeze the tabs on the cartridges. 77
Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area 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, sticker, and transparent tape from the bottom of the cartridges. 3 Squeeze the tabs on the cartridges. 77
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6 Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier and the color cartridge in the right carrier. 7 Snap the lids closed. 78
6 Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier and the color cartridge in the right carrier. 7 Snap the lids closed. 78
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... been used ), press Select. b If the part number that appear on the control panel to answer the questions that appears is the number of the cartridge you are using , press the right arrow button until the correct part number appears, and then press Select. 9 Load paper into the paper support. 10... Use the buttons on the display: a If the color cartridge you installed is new (it has never been used ), press the right arrow button once, and then press Select. If it is not the number...
... been used ), press Select. b If the part number that appear on the control panel to answer the questions that appears is the number of the cartridge you are using , press the right arrow button until the correct part number appears, and then press Select. 9 Load paper into the paper support. 10... Use the buttons on the display: a If the color cartridge you installed is new (it has never been used ), press the right arrow button once, and then press Select. If it is not the number...
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...control panel display. 1 Make sure paper is complete. To solve print quality problems Align your print cartridges, a message appears on the display and an alignment page prints. e If you install your cartridges to solve print quality problems such as: • Characters are not properly formed or are not ...lines are wavy. 1 Load paper in the paper support. 2 Press Select to choose the part number that appears should be the number of the cartridge you are two instances when you align your automatic alignment is loaded in the paper support. 2 On the control panel, press Copy. 3 Press ...
...control panel display. 1 Make sure paper is complete. To solve print quality problems Align your print cartridges, a message appears on the display and an alignment page prints. e If you install your cartridges to solve print quality problems such as: • Characters are not properly formed or are not ...lines are wavy. 1 Load paper in the paper support. 2 Press Select to choose the part number that appears should be the number of the cartridge you are two instances when you align your automatic alignment is loaded in the paper support. 2 On the control panel, press Copy. 3 Press ...
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...click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. For help , see page 78. b Insert the print cartridges. 4 Press the right arrow until Align Cartridges appears, and then press Select. For example, use photo paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print... cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. For help , see page 77. If your document again. 82 c Print your document still does not have the print quality you ...
...click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. For help , see page 78. b Insert the print cartridges. 4 Press the right arrow until Align Cartridges appears, and then press Select. For example, use photo paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print... cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. For help , see page 77. If your document again. 82 c Print your document still does not have the print quality you ...
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... nozzles. e Print your document again to verify that your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. e Press Select. For help, see page 77. b Click Start Programs Lexmark X6100 Series Lexmark X6100 Series All-In-One Center. For help , see page 24. g If you are not satisfied with the print...
... nozzles. e Print your document again to verify that your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. e Press Select. For help, see page 77. b Click Start Programs Lexmark X6100 Series Lexmark X6100 Series All-In-One Center. For help , see page 24. g If you are not satisfied with the print...
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Nozzles 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. g Reinsert the print cartridges. i Print your document again. 84 f Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. h Clean the print nozzles. For help, see page 83. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. Contacts e With another clean section of the cloth, repeat steps c through d.
Nozzles 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. g Reinsert the print cartridges. i Print your document again. 84 f Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. h Clean the print nozzles. For help, see page 83. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. Contacts e With another clean section of the cloth, repeat steps c through d.
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... caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark's warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. To clean: • Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with a non-abrasive cleaning solvent. • Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Preserve the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from your All-In-One: • Keep...
... caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark's warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. To clean: • Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with a non-abrasive cleaning solvent. • Gently wipe the scanner glass clean. Preserve the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from your All-In-One: • Keep...
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Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge USB cable Part number: 82 83 or 88 12A2405 86 Order supplies To order All-In-One supplies or to locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge USB cable Part number: 82 83 or 88 12A2405 86 Order supplies To order All-In-One supplies or to locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
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... an electrical outlet. • You installed the print cartridges correctly. For help , see page 76. • You removed the sticker and tape from the bottom of the All-In-One on page 11. • You only have one Lexmark X6100 Series attached to a computer, make sure: • The ... 2000 Windows XP General troubleshooting When your All-In-One has a problem, before contacting Lexmark Customer Support, check the following items. If your All-In-One is not attached to your computer. • Your operating system is inserted in the left carrier and the color cartridge in the right carrier.
... an electrical outlet. • You installed the print cartridges correctly. For help , see page 76. • You removed the sticker and tape from the bottom of the All-In-One on page 11. • You only have one Lexmark X6100 Series attached to a computer, make sure: • The ... 2000 Windows XP General troubleshooting When your All-In-One has a problem, before contacting Lexmark Customer Support, check the following items. If your All-In-One is not attached to your computer. • Your operating system is inserted in the left carrier and the color cartridge in the right carrier.
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The Lexmark X6100 Series only works if you have not unlocked the scanner, you will hear a loud banging noise when you have both of the print cartridges. For help installing the cartridges, see page 77. Note: If you turn the All-In-One back on. Anytime your All-In-One. Problem: Document does ... You remove the stickers, transparent tape, and foam from the bottom of the print cartridges. If your All-In-One is attached to a computer, make sure: • You unlock the scanner: 1 Press Power to turn the All-In-One off. 2 Unlock the scanner. 3 Press Power to : page 89 page 89 page...
The Lexmark X6100 Series only works if you have not unlocked the scanner, you will hear a loud banging noise when you have both of the print cartridges. For help installing the cartridges, see page 77. Note: If you turn the All-In-One back on. Anytime your All-In-One. Problem: Document does ... You remove the stickers, transparent tape, and foam from the bottom of the print cartridges. If your All-In-One is attached to a computer, make sure: • You unlock the scanner: 1 Press Power to turn the All-In-One off. 2 Unlock the scanner. 3 Press Power to : page 89 page 89 page...