Lenovo 3110 manual Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software

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Click OK.
If the alignment page does not print, make sure you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. For help, see “Installing the cartridges” on page 43.
Aligning the print cartridges
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The Alignment page prints.
5 Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group.
6 Use the up and down arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to select the number that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for each alignment group.
Load plain paper.
Open the Lenovo Solution Center. For help, see page 8.
From the Maintenance tab, click Align to fix the blurry edges. Click Print.
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To align the cartridges:
Vertical, straight lines are wavy.
Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin.
Aligning the print cartridges
Typically, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. However, you may also need to align cartridges when:
Click OK or Next.
If you installed a new cartridge, continue with “Aligning the print cartridges.”
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Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software

Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help, see “Installing the cartridges” on page 43.

1Open the LSC. For help, see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 8.

2From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge.

3Select the type of cartridge you installed.

Note: Specify whether the cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has been used before). If an old cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lenovo Solution Center, ink levels may be incorrect.

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Contents How to print several projects on various types of paper Checklist to find solutions to common setup problemsLearn about the printer parts and the printer software Caring for your cartridges and ordering suppliesEdition May Contents Setup troubleshooting Understanding the printer parts Lenovo 3110 DigitalPrinterPrinter overview Understanding the printer software Printer driverUnderstanding the printer software Customizing the settings for your document Paper Setup tab Lenovo Solution CenterFollowing table describes the LSC tabs Printing on plain paper Load the paperPrinting ideas Printing photos Customize the print settingsPrint your document Load the photo paperCustomize the print settings Print your photos Printing on premium or coated paperLoad the premium or coated paper Printing on premium or coated paperPrinting on both sides of a sheet of paper Printing on both sides of a sheet of paperLoad the paper Select Side Flip or Top Flip Printing cards Load the cardsPrinting cards Print your cards Printing envelopesLoad the envelopes Printing envelopesCustomize the print settings Printing color images in black and white Print your envelopesPrinting color images in black and white Print your document Printing a booklet Printing a bookletCustomize the print settings Build your booklet Printing labels Load the labelsPrinting labels Customize the print settings Printing handouts Print your labelsPrinting handouts Select Side Flip or Top Flip binding Printing a poster Print your handoutsPrinting a poster Load the paper Assemble your poster Print your posterPrinting iron-on transfers Load the iron-on transfersPrinting iron-on transfers Print your iron-on transfer Printing transparencies Load the transparenciesPrinting transparencies Print your transparencies Printing your document in reverse order Printing your document in reverse orderPrint your document Printing a banner Load the banner paperPrinting a banner Customize the print settings Print your banner Printing on custom size paperLoad the custom size paper Printing on custom size paperPrint your document Maintenance Replacing the print cartridgesRemoving the used cartridges Replacing the print cartridges Installing the cartridgesReplacing the print cartridges Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Improving print quality Improving print qualityPreserving the print cartridges Preserving the print cartridgesOrdering supplies Ordering suppliesSetup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklistSolving printer software installation problems When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happensSolving printer software installation problems Windows 98/Me Windows 2000/XP Removing the printer software Installing the printer softwareGeneral troubleshooting Understanding error messages and flashing lightsPaper Jam message Ink Low messageResolving unsuccessful or slow printing Power/Resume button is blinkingPrinter is plugged in, but does not print Resolving unsuccessful or slow printingAlignment page does not print Test page does not printPrinter ejects a blank page after appearing to print Clearing paper misfeeds or jamsPrinter prints very slowly Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feedPrinter has a paper jam Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty mediaSolving print quality problems Solving print quality problemsPrint is too dark or smudged Vertical straight lines are not smoothCharacters are missing or unexpected Printed characters are improperly formed or misalignedColors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen Colors on the printout are faded Solving specialty media problemsPhotos do not print as expected Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick togetherService station in China Service station in ChinaService station in China Electronic emission notices Glossary Page Printer port. See USB port Index Page Unsuccessful or slow