X74-X75 All-In-One User’s Guide
User’s Guide Safety information Use only the Lexmark power supply provided with this product. 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 manual, to a professional service person.
Contents Learning about your All-In-One ........................................ 1 Setting up your All-In-One ............................................................. 1 Understanding the parts of your All-In-One .................................. 1 Using the Operator Panel ............................................................. 2 Understanding your software ........................................... 3 Using Print Properties ...................................................................
Index .................................................................................. 28 Thank you for purchasing a Lexmark X74-X75 All-In-One! Congratulations on your new purchase. The Lexmark X74-X75 All-In-One combines the functionality of an inkjet printer, a scanner, a copier, and a fax machine all into a single, multifunction device making it one of the most exciting products on the market today.
Learning about your All-In-One Setting up your All-In-One If you have not already done so, follow the steps on the setup sheet that came with your All-In-One to complete the hardware and software installation. If problems occur during the setup process, see Setup Troubleshooting on page 19. Understanding the parts of your All-In-One Paper guide Paper support Slide next to paper to ensure proper feeding. Extend to load paper into the All-In-One.
USB cable connector Power supply Silver, metal contacts are on the top of the power supply. USB cable Using the Operator Panel Your All-In-One is equipped with an operator panel that lets you scan and copy with the press of a button. Power light Indicates whether or not the All-In-One is powered on. Paper Feed button Feeds paper through the All-In-One. Press when the Status light is flashing.
Understanding your software Your All-In-One software consists of three main components: • Print Properties (printing) • The Lexmark X74-X75 All-In-One Center (scanning, copying, and faxing) • The Lexmark X74-X75 Solution Center (troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information) While each component has a distinct function, they all work together to optimize the performance of your All-In-One.
Once you open Print Properties, the Quality/Copies tab displays along with the I want to... menu. Print Properties Quality Copies tab and I want to... menu I want to... menu Print Properties tabs This easy-to-use projects menu helps you print photos, banners, envelopes, posters, and much more. Use the Quality/ Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout tabs to select your printer settings. The I want to... menu The I want to... menu automatically appears when you open Print Properties.
Print Properties tabs All of your printer settings are on the three main tabs of the Print Properties software: the Quality/Copies tab, Paper Setup tab, and Print Layout tab. From this tab: You can change these settings: Quality/Copies Quality/Speed - Select a Quality/Speed setting based on your needs. A better quality gives you a higher resolution, but prints slower. Multiple Copies - Customize how your All-In-One prints multiple copies of a single print job.
dialog box. The Options menu also provides you with direct links to different parts of the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 9) as well as software version information. Using the Lexmark All-In-One Center The Lexmark All-In-One Center is the software that lets you scan, copy, and fax documents. You can open the All-In-One Center from a variety of locations: • From the Start menu - click Start Programs Lexmark X74-X75 Lexmark All-In-One Center.
The All-In-One Main Page The All-In-One Main Page consists of four main sections: Scan, Copy, Creative Tasks, and Preview area. From this section: You can do the following: Scan... • Choose a program to send your scanned image to. • Choose what type of image is being scanned. • Choose how the scan will be used. Note: Click See More Scan Settings to view all settings. Copy... • • • • • Choose the quantity and color of your copies. Select a quality setting for your copies.
View Saved Images page The View Saved Images page lets you perform tasks with images that are saved on your computer. The View Saved Images page consists of three sections. From this section: You can do the following: Open with... Choose a program to send your saved image to. Print a Copy... • Choose the quantity and color of your copies. • Select a quality setting for your copies. • Enlarge of reduce your copies. Note: Click See More Copy Settings to view all settings. Creative Tasks...
Using the Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Solution Center is a valuable information resource. To open the Lexmark Solution Center, click Start Programs Lexmark X74-X75 Lexmark X74-X75 Solution Center. Once you open the Lexmark Solution Center, the Printer Status tab appears. Lexmark Solution Center Printer Status tab Printer Status Ink levels The Lexmark Solution Center consists of six tabs: Printer Status, How To, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Contact Information, and Advanced.
From this tab: You can do the following: Maintenance • • • • • • • Contact Information • Learn how to contact Lexmark by phone. Advanced • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window and turn printing voice notification on or off. • Download new updates to the All-In-One software. • Learn how to network your All-In-One in a Windows printer sharing environment. • Obtain software version information. Install a new print cartridge. View shopping options for new cartridges. Print a test page.
Using your All-In-One The following sections give you everything you need to know for basic printing, scanning, copying, and faxing. You’ll be creating fun projects in no time at all. Printing Printing is the most basic function of your All-In-One. The Print Properties I want to... menu (see page 4) provides you with various printing wizards to help you easily complete more complicated tasks such as printing photographs, banners, or posters.
2 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. 3 Make sure your All-In-One is turned on and receiving power. 4 From your software program’s File menu, click Print. 5 In the Print dialog box, click the Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup button (depending on the program). Print Properties appears. 6 If your printing task is found on the I want to... menu, click it, and follow the instructions on the screen; otherwise, click Close at the bottom of the menu.
8 Go to the Paper Setup tab and select your paper type, paper size, and orientation. Right-click a setting on the screen, and then select What’s This? to see details about a setting. Paper size setting Paper type setting Orientation setting 9 Go to the Print Layout tab and select the layout and duplexing settings for the type of document you are printing. Right-click a setting on the screen, and then select What’s This? to see details about a setting.
Scanning Do you have photographs, postcards, or other items that you would like to reproduce electronically for use on your computer? The following steps show you how to use the scanner to scan and save images for use with your favorite computer programs. 1 Open the top cover of your All-In-One. 2 Place the item you want to scan face down on the glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow. 3 Close the top cover. 4 Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center (see page 6).
8 From the Send Scanned Image To: drop-down menu, select a program to send the scanned image to, or click the Creative Tasks section to display a list of projects. Preview Now button Click to see a preview of your image. Scan Settings Adjust the settings for your scanned item. Preview Area See a preview of your image and select an area to be scanned. 9 If you are sending your scanned image to a software program, click Scan Now to complete the scan.
2 Place the item you want to copy face down on the glass. Make sure the upper left corner of the front of the item aligns with the arrow. 3 Close the top cover. 4 Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center (see page 6). The All-In-One Main Page appears. Note: It is possible to make copies directly from the operator panel without opening the software (see page 2). Your computer must be powered on. 5 Click See More Copy Settings located in the Copy...
6 Once you are satisfied with your preview image and copy settings, click Copy Now. Note: You may want to reduce or enlarge your image. If the document you want to copy is larger than the paper size you are copying to, you can reduce the image to fit the paper. Likewise, if the document you want to copy is extremely small, you may want to enlarge it. Faxing Do you need to send a fax? Your All-In-One can handle that, too. The following steps lead you through sending a fax using your computer’s modem.
Troubleshooting This section helps you solve problems you may be experiencing with your All-In-One. Additional troubleshooting information is available in the Lexmark Solution Center. See page 9 to learn how to access the Lexmark Solution Center.
Setup troubleshooting Use this section to solve problems you may experience during setup. Power light did not come on Check the power supply connections. Press the Power button on the operator panel. Alignment page did not print Make sure you completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of both print cartridges. Refer to your setup documentation for information about installing print cartridges.
Software installation appears incomplete You software may not have been installed properly. Try the following: 1 If you are using Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000 click Start Settings Control Panel. If you are using Windows XP, click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance. 2 Double-click the System icon. 3 If you are using Windows 98 or Windows Me, click the Device Manager tab. If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button.
All-In-One is not communicating with the computer Disconnect and reconnect both ends of the USB cable (refer to your setup documentation for details). Unplug the All-In-One from the electrical wall outlet, and then reconnect the power supply (refer to your setup documentation for details). Plug the All-In-One back in and turn the power back on. Restart your computer. If problems still persist, see “Uninstalling and reinstalling the software” on page 25.
All-In-One has a paper jam Follow the instructions on the screen for clearing the paper jam. Make sure you are using paper designed for an inkjet printer. See page 11 for a list of recommended papers. Make sure you are correctly loading the paper. See page 11 for instructions. Make sure the paper guide is against the left edge of the paper. See page 12 for details. Print is too dark or smudged Remove the paper as it exits and let the ink dry before handling.
White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Going long periods without using your All-In-One can sometimes cause the print cartridge nozzles to become clogged. To clean the cartridge nozzles: 1 Open the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 9). 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks.
Scanning was not successful You software may not have been installed properly. Try the following: 1 If you are using Windows 98, Windows Me, or Windows 2000 click Start Settings Control Panel. If you are using Windows XP, click Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance. 2 Double-click the System icon. 3 If you are using Windows 98 or Windows Me, click the Device Manager tab. If you are using Windows 2000 or Windows XP, click the Hardware tab, and then click the Device Manager button.
Copy button on the operator panel did not work Make sure you have properly installed the software (see your setup documentation). The software must be installed for the copier to work. Make sure your computer is turned on. The computer must be turned on in order for your All-In-One to work. Fax function did not work Make sure your computer is connected to a phone line. A phone connection is required for faxing to work.
Appendix Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark X74-X75 All-In-One has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Japanese VCCI notice The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 This apparatus is approved under the approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for the indirect connections to the public telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom. ENERGY STAR The EPA ENERGY STAR Office Equipment program is a partnership effort with office equipment manufacturers to promote the introduction of energy-efficient products and to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.
Index A Advanced tab 10 All-In-One Center, see Lexmark All-In-One Center All-In-One status 9 appendix 26 B banner paper 11 black and white, printing in 5 Black Copy button 2, 16 bond paper 11 both sides, printing on, see duplexing C card stock paper 11 cartridges viewing ink levels of 9 Color Copy button 2, 16 Contact Information tab 10 copies 5 copy settings 7 copying 15 D duplexing 5 E electronic emission notices 26 e-mailing an image 7, 8 enlarging an image 7, 8 M Maintain/Troubleshoot page 8 Maint
Preview Area Preview Now button 14 Print/Copy preview 7 Scan preview 7 Preview Now button 14 print cartridges viewing ink levels of 9 Print Layout tab 5 Print Properties 3 I want to...
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