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Lexmark X6100 manual Align the print cartridges, After installing new cartridges

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The part number that appears should be the number of the cartridge you are using.

dPress Select to choose the part number that appears.

eIf you installed new cartridges, continue with “Align the print cartridges” to ensure proper installation.

Align the print cartridges

There are two instances when you align your print cartridges: after installing new cartridges and to solve print quality problems.

After installing new cartridges

After you install your print cartridges, a message appears on the control panel display.

1Make sure paper is loaded in the paper support.

2Press Select to print an alignment page.

Alignment Page Printing appears on the display and an alignment page prints. Once the alignment page prints, your automatic alignment is complete.

To solve print quality problems

Align your cartridges to solve print quality problems such as:

•Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin.

•Vertical, straight lines are wavy.

1Load paper in the paper support.

2On the control panel, press Copy.

3Press Options until Maintenance appears.

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Lexmark X6100 manual Align the print cartridges, After installing new cartridges, To solve print quality problems

Contents

“Learning about your All-In-One”on page • “Troubleshooting” on pageX6100 Series User’s Guide for WindowsMercury statement Safety informationEdition: October UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTSContents Maintaining your All-In-One PrintingFaxing NetworkingGeneral troubleshooting TroubleshootingClean the scanner glass Setup troubleshootingPage Resource Finding more informationSetup sheet Setup sheetResource DescriptionClick Start Programs Lexmark X6100 Series Readme Set up the All-In-One Setting up your All-In-OneAll-In-One EquipmentBenefits See this sectionConnecting directly to a telephone wall jack Connecting to a telephone2 1 3 3Connect a phone cord from the wall jack port on the All-In-Oneto the telephone wall jack 13 2 4 Connecting to an answering machineConnecting to a computer modem Understand the All-In-Oneparts Learning about your All-In-OneDisplay A Lexmark X6100 Series with an ADFA Lexmark X6100 Series without an ADF Automatic Document Feeder ADF Control panelUSB cable port connectorPower supply Scanner unit Scanner lock Scanner supportUse the When you want toUse the control panel Scan PressEnter text on the control panel Use the All-In-Onesoftware Using the Fax Setup UtilityPage You can On this tabUsing Print Properties Using the Lexmark All-In-OneCenterThe Print Properties screen appears 1With your document open, click File PrintUsing the Lexmark X6100 Series Photo Editor Using the Lexmark Solution Center Using Optical Character Recognition Load plain paper into the paper support Loading paper and originalsLoad banner paper into the paper support Page Make sure Load up toLoad an original document into the ADF WidthLength Note: You can load A4, Letter, or legal size paper into the ADF text side up Load an original document on the scanner glass 2Open the top cover4Close the top cover Copying 1Make sure your All-In-Oneis on2Open the top cover 3Place the item you want to copy face down on the scanner glass in the upper left corner. Make sure the top of the document faces left Copy using the control panel and the ADF 3Open the top cover Copying appears on the display7Click See More Copy Settings 5Close the top coverThe All-In-OneMain Page appears Copy using the All-In-Onesoftware and ADF 4Click See More Copy Settings9Click Copy Now Control panel menus Copy mode6Click Copy Now REPEAT IMAGE LANGUAGE SET DEFAULTSUse Factory Use Current2Open the top cover Scanning4Close the top cover 2Open the top cover 1Make sure your computer and All-In-Oneare onThe All-In-OneMain Page appears 4Close the top coverScan using the control panel and the ADF 7Click See More Scan Settings9Click Scan Now 5Click Scan Now Scan using the All-In-Onesoftware and the ADF5Click Display Advanced Scan Settings Scan multiple imagesE-maila scanned image or document 4Click See More Scan Settings9Click Attach Now Save an image on your computerEnlarge or reduce documents 5Click Preview NowScan mode From this sub menuYou can Set your default settings to CLEAR SETTINGSSET DEFAULTS default settings3Click See More Copy Settings PrintingPrint a document Print collated copiesPrint more than one page on a sheet of paper Print an image as a multi-pageposterPrint last page first 4Select the Print Last Page First check box Print repeating imagesPrint two images on one page 3Click See More Copy Settings3Click Properties Print a bannerPage Receive a fax FaxingRecommended for a shared fax and telephone line AutomaticallyManually Recommended for a dedicated fax lineRecommended for a shared fax and telephone line Send a faxAnswering machine Use the control panel and scanner glass4Close the top cover 5On the control panel, press Fax7Press Black or Color 8Do you have another page? Use the control panel and ADF Use the All-In-OneCenter Send a fax from your PCUsing the control panel Setting Up Speed DialCustomize a fax job Using the computer recommendedTo send a broadcast fax immediately Using Speed DialSending a multi-pagefax to a group To delay sending a broadcast faxSending a delayed fax using speed dial Distinctive ring patterns •Single ring •Double ring •Triple ring Use the Fax Setup Utility To customize your settingsANSWER FAX WHEN EDIT SPEED DIAL Advanced Fax options Fax confirmation Max send speed Country code Country code Networking Replace the print cartridges Maintaining your All-In-One3Squeeze the tabs on the cartridge lids, and then lift the lids 7Snap the lids closed 8Lift the scanner unit, and then push the scanner support to the right Select After installing new cartridges To solve print quality problemsAlign the print cartridges Improve print quality 2Clean the print nozzles: Using the control panel fLet the nozzles and contacts dry completely Preserve the print cartridges Clean the scanner glassBlack cartridge Order suppliesItem Part numberTroubleshooting Setup troubleshootingGeneral troubleshooting Both your computer and your All-In-Oneare on Document does not print Document prints slowly1 Click Start Settings Printers Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Document misfeeds or jamsPaper jams If a paper jam occurs in the ADF bLower the scanner unit to close it1Turn the All-In-Oneoff Document is too light or too dark Document prints poorlyVertical, straight lines are not smooth Characters are missing or unexpectedPrint is too dark or smudged Colors are faded or not printing completely Display language is not preferableDate and time on the display are incorrect Print quality is poor at the edges of the pageBlack and white copy quality is unsatisfactory All-In-Oneis not communicating with the computerPage 3Click Display Advanced Scan Settings Scanned image is unsatisfactorily croppedTo adjust how the image is cropped 2Click See More Scan Settings5Click Save Settings Fax settings need adjustmentEdges of my document are cropped Scanner unit will not closePaper Jam message Error messages and flashing lights3Click How to clear and avoid paper jams Ink Low messagePaper Out message Hardware ErrorHardware Error: Cartridge Error: 50CMore troubleshooting options Remove and reinstall the softwarePower light blinks twice Solution Fax troubleshootingSymptom ProblemCannot SymptomProblem SolutionUsing an unsupported line To connect without an unsupported lineTo connect with an unsupported line Notices Using the X6100 Series All-In-Onein Germany Using the X6100 Series All-In-Onein SwitzerlandNotice to users of the Canadian telephone network Industry Canada Mercury statement ConventionsCopyright advisory Index Page Page Page 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 2003 Lexmark International, Inc