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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. www.lexmark.com
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... 55 Send a fax 57 Send a fax from your PC 61 Customize a fax job 62 Networking 75 Maintaining your All-In-One 76 Replace the print cartridges 76 ii
... 55 Send a fax 57 Send a fax from your PC 61 Customize a fax job 62 Networking 75 Maintaining your All-In-One 76 Replace the print cartridges 76 ii
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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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...; Printing digital photos • Creating projects • Maintaining your desktop, and then click Help. 1 To access 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...Power supply • Line cord • 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. Resource ...
...; Printing digital photos • Creating projects • Maintaining your desktop, and then click Help. 1 To access 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...Power supply • Line cord • 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. Resource ...
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... the scanner if you want to the All-In-One. Lock or unlock the scanner. Keep the scanner unit open. • Install or change print cartridges. • Lock or unlock the scanner. Load paper in the All-In-One. Supply power to : Copy or fax multiple pages. Note: Lift the scanner...
... the scanner if you want to the All-In-One. Lock or unlock the scanner. Keep the scanner unit open. • Install or change print cartridges. • Lock or unlock the scanner. Load paper in the All-In-One. Supply power to : Copy or fax multiple pages. Note: Lift the scanner...
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...; Register your All-In-One. • View Lexmark phone numbers. • Visit the Lexmark Customer Support Web site. • Change voice or appearance options. • See software version information. • Change the network printing settings. Maintenance Contact Information Advanced • Install a new print cartridge. • Order new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean...
...; Register your All-In-One. • View Lexmark phone numbers. • Visit the Lexmark Customer Support Web site. • Change voice or appearance options. • See software version information. • Change the network printing settings. Maintenance Contact Information Advanced • Install a new print cartridge. • Order new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean...
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... 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. • Print a test page.
... 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. • Print a test page.
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From this Advanced Fax option: Redial attempts Redial interval You can : • Check ink levels. • Change cartridges. • Align cartridges. • Clean cartridges. • Print a test page. Note: Some links will not work while a job is in progress. Select when you want your All-In-One to return ...
From this Advanced Fax option: Redial attempts Redial interval You can : • Check ink levels. • Change cartridges. • Align cartridges. • Clean cartridges. • Print a test page. Note: Some links will not work while a job is in progress. Select when you want your All-In-One to return ...
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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. 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
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3 Squeeze the tabs on the cartridges. 77 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. Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the cartridge lids, and then lift the lids. 4 Remove the old cartridges.
3 Squeeze the tabs on the cartridges. 77 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. Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the cartridge lids, and then lift the lids. 4 Remove the old cartridges.
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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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... the buttons on the control panel to answer the questions that appears is the number of the cartridge you installed is not the number of the cartridge you are using , press Select. c If the black cartridge you are using , press the right arrow button until the correct part number appears, and then press... Select. If it is old (it is new, press Select. b If the part number that appear on the display: a If the color cartridge you installed is new (it is old, press the right arrow button once, and then press Select. 80 If it has been used ), press Select.
... the buttons on the control panel to answer the questions that appears is the number of the cartridge you installed is not the number of the cartridge you are using , press Select. c If the black cartridge you are using , press the right arrow button until the correct part number appears, and then press... Select. If it is old (it is new, press Select. b If the part number that appear on the display: a If the color cartridge you installed is new (it is old, press the right arrow button once, and then press Select. 80 If it has been used ), press Select.
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... properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin. • Vertical, straight lines are using. Once the alignment page prints, your cartridges to ensure proper installation. d Press Select to print an alignment page. To solve print quality problems Align your automatic alignment is loaded in ...the paper support. 2 Press Select to choose the part number that appears should be the number of the cartridge you are wavy. 1 Load paper in the paper support. 2 On the control panel, press Copy. 3 Press Options until Maintenance appears. ...
... properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin. • Vertical, straight lines are using. Once the alignment page prints, your cartridges to ensure proper installation. d Press Select to print an alignment page. To solve print quality problems Align your automatic alignment is loaded in ...the paper support. 2 Press Select to choose the part number that appears should be the number of the cartridge you are wavy. 1 Load paper in the paper support. 2 On the control panel, press Copy. 3 Press Options until Maintenance appears. ...
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..., Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. For help , see page 77. b Insert the print cartridges. For help , see page 78. An alignment page prints. If your software application, click File Print. c Print your document, make sure ...quality of your document again. 82 4 Press the right arrow until Align Cartridges appears, and then press Select. Improve print quality If you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. Once this page prints, your automatic alignment is a heavier weight, bright...
..., Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. For help , see page 77. b Insert the print cartridges. For help , see page 78. An alignment page prints. If your software application, click File Print. c Print your document, make sure ...quality of your document again. 82 4 Press the right arrow until Align Cartridges appears, and then press Select. Improve print quality If you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. Once this page prints, your automatic alignment is a heavier weight, bright...
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...clean, lint-free cloth with step 3, and then print your print quality has improved. b Click Start Programs Lexmark X6100 Series Lexmark X6100 Series All-In-One Center. For help , see page 24. d Press the right arrow until ...Maintenance appears on the display. c Press Options until Clean Cartridges appears on the display. f Print your document again to verify that your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges...
...clean, lint-free cloth with step 3, and then print your print quality has improved. b Click Start Programs Lexmark X6100 Series Lexmark X6100 Series All-In-One Center. For help , see page 24. d Press the right arrow until ...Maintenance appears on the display. c Press Options until Clean Cartridges appears on the display. f Print your document again to verify that your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges...
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f Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. For help, see page 83. Contacts e With another clean section of the cloth, repeat steps c through d. g Reinsert the print cartridges. i Print your document again. 84 h Clean the print nozzles. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. 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.
f Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. For help, see page 83. Contacts e With another clean section of the cloth, repeat steps c through d. g Reinsert the print cartridges. i Print your document again. 84 h Clean the print nozzles. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. 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.
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...or dirt are ready to install it. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your All-In-One: • Keep a new print cartridge in an airtight container. Lexmark's warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. We do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period because ...clean, or store it in its packaging until you are apparent. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. j If the print quality does not improve, repeat step 3 up to the All-In-One. To clean: •...
...or dirt are ready to install it. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your All-In-One: • Keep a new print cartridge in an airtight container. Lexmark's warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. We do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period because ...clean, or store it in its packaging until you are apparent. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. j If the print quality does not improve, repeat step 3 up to the All-In-One. To clean: •...
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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. Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge USB cable Part number: 82 83 or 88 12A2405 86
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...the scanner bed by pushing the scanner lock down. The black cartridge is compatible with your All-In-One. For help , see page 24. 87 For help , see the picture of both print cartridges. The Lexmark X6100 Series supports these operating systems: Windows 98 Windows Me Windows ...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...
...the scanner bed by pushing the scanner lock down. The black cartridge is compatible with your All-In-One. For help , see page 24. 87 For help , see the picture of both print cartridges. The Lexmark X6100 Series supports these operating systems: Windows 98 Windows Me Windows ...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...
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For help installing the cartridges, see page 77. To purchase a USB cable, part number 12A2405, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Anytime your All-In-One has a problem, make sure: • Both your computer and your All-In-One are incorrect All-In-One is ...-In-One back on. For an illustration, see page 76. • You remove the stickers, transparent tape, and foam from the bottom of the print cartridges. 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...
For help installing the cartridges, see page 77. To purchase a USB cable, part number 12A2405, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Anytime your All-In-One has a problem, make sure: • Both your computer and your All-In-One are incorrect All-In-One is ...-In-One back on. For an illustration, see page 76. • You remove the stickers, transparent tape, and foam from the bottom of the print cartridges. 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...