Lexmark X1240, X1250, X1270, X1290 User Guide

1200 Series All-In-One

User’s Guide

Edition: February 2006

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Safety Information

•Use only the power supply and power cord provided with this product or the manufacturer’s authorized replacement power supply and power cord.

•Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

CAUTION: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm.

•Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the operating instructions, to a professional service person.

•This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts.

Contents
Finding more information .....................................	4
Learning about the All-In-One ..............................	4
Setting up the All-In-One ............................................	4
Understanding the parts of the All-In-One ..................	4
Using the control panel ..............................................	5
Understanding the software .................................	5
Using the Lexmark All-In-One Center ........................	5
Using Print Properties ................................................	7
Using the Lexmark Solution Center ...........................	8
Using the Lexmark Photo Editor ................................	9
Using the All-In-One ..............................................	9
Printing .......................................................................	9
Scanning ..................................................................	11
Copying ....................................................................	12
Faxing ......................................................................	12
Creating fun projects ................................................	13
Replacing print cartridges ........................................	13
Troubleshooting ..................................................	14
Troubleshooting checklist .........................................	14
Setup troubleshooting ..............................................	14
Printing troubleshooting ...........................................	15

Scanning, copying, and faxing troubleshooting	........16
Removing and reinstalling the software ....................	16
Notices .................................................................	17
Index .....................................................................	19

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Finding more information

Resource	Description
Setup sheet	Instructions on how to set up the hardware and software and
	information on setup troubleshooting
CD	• Software for the All-In-One, including:
		–	Lexmark All-In-One Center
		–	Lexmark Photo Editor
		–	Print Properties
		–	Lexmark Solution Center
	• Drivers for the All-In-One
	• An online User’s Guide for basic usage information
	•	A Readme file
		This file provides last-minute updates about technical
		changes to the All-In-One. To access the Readme file after
		you install the All-In-One software, click Start Æ
		Programs Æ Lexmark 1200 Series Æ Readme.
Lexmark Web	http://support.lexmark.com
site	Information on:
	• Upgrades—Software upgrade information
	• Customer Support—Contact information, order status, and
		warranty
	•	Downloads—Drivers
	• Solutions—Troubleshooting hints and tips
	• Reference—Product documentation and product
		specifications

Learning about the All-In-One

Setting up the All-In-One

If you have not already done so, follow the steps on the Setup Sheet to complete the hardware and software installation. If problems occur during the setup process, see “Setup troubleshooting” on page 14.

Understanding the parts of the All-In-One

Paper guide

Slide next to paper to ensure proper feeding.

Paper support

Lift to load paper into the

All-In-One.

Control panel

Use the buttons to operate the

All-In-One.

	Top cover	Paper exit tray	Scanner unit
	Lift to place an item on		Lift to access the print
		Extend to hold paper as it
	the scanner glass.		cartridges.
		exits the All-In-One.

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USB cable

Power cord

Using the control panel

The All-In-One has a control panel that lets you scan and copy with the press of a button.

Note: Both the computer and the All-In-One must be turned on to make copies.

Understanding the software

The All-In-One software consists of four main components:

•The Lexmark 1200 Series All-In-One Center (scanning, copying, and faxing)

•Print Properties (printing)

•The Lexmark Solution Center (troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information)

•The Lexmark Photo Editor (editing graphics)

Using the Lexmark All-In-One Center

Use the Lexmark 1200 Series All-In-One Center software to scan, copy, and fax documents.There are three ways to open the All-In-One Center:

•Click Start Programs Lexmark 1200 Series Lexmark All-In-

One Center.

•Double-click the Lexmark 1200 Series All-In-One Center icon on the desktop.

•Press Scan on the control panel. For more information about using the control panel, see page 5.

The All-In-One Main Page appears.

All-In-One Center

All-In-One Main Page

Preview

Preview Now

section

Scan Now

Copy Now

Creative Tasks

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The All-In-One Main Page

The All-In-One Main Page consists of four main sections: Scan, Copy, Creative Tasks, and Preview.

From this section:	You can:
Scan	• Select a program to send the 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	• Select the quantity and color of your copies.
	• Select a quality setting for your copies.
	• Adjust the size of the scanned area.
	• Lighten or darken your copies.
	• Enlarge or reduce your copies.
	Note: Click See More Copy Settings to view all
	settings.
Creative Tasks	Choose from a variety of creative ideas.
	• Enlarge or reduce an image.
	• Repeat an image several times on one page.
	• Print an image as a multiple-page poster.
	• E-mail an image to a friend.
	• Fax using your PC’s modem.
	• Save an image or document.
	• Edit text found in a scanned document (OCR).
	• Modify an image with a photo editor.
Preview section	• Select a region of the preview image to scan.
	• View an image of what will be printed or
	copied.

Note: For more information about the All-In-One Main Page, click the Help button located in the upper right corner of the screen.

View Saved Images page

Use the View Saved Images page to perform tasks with images that are saved on the computer. The View Saved Images page consists of three sections.

From this section:	You can:
Open with...	Select a program to send the saved image to.
Print a Copy...	• Choose the quantity and color of your copies.
	• Select a quality setting for your copies.
	• Lighten or darken your copies.
	• Enlarge of reduce your copies.
	Note: Click See More Copy Settings to view all
	settings.
Creative Tasks	Select from a variety of creative ideas. For more
	information, see page 6.

Note: For more information about this page, click the Help button located in the upper right corner of the screen.

Maintain/Troubleshoot page

The Maintain/Troubleshoot page provides you with direct links to the Lexmark Solution Center. Choose from these topics:

•Maintain or fix quality problems

•Troubleshoot All-In-One problems

•Device status and ink levels

•More printing ideas and how to’s

•Contact information

•Advanced (Skin, voice, and communication options)

•View the software version and copyright information

For more information about the Lexmark Solution Center, see page 8.

Note: For more information about this page, click the Help button located in the upper right corner of the screen.

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Using Print Properties

Print Properties is the software that controls the All-In-One printing function. You can change the settings in Print Properties based on the type of project you want to create. You can open Print Properties from almost any program:

1From the program File menu, click Print.

2In the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup

(depending on the program).

The Print Properties screen appears.

Note: Some programs open Print Properties differently.

		Print Properties
		Quality Copies tab and I Want To menu
	Print Properties	“I Want To”
		menu
	tabs	Select one of the
	Use the Quality/
		projects from the
	Copies, Paper	menu to help print
	Setup, and	photos, banners,
	Print Layout tabs	envelopes,
	to select the print	posters, and
	settings.	more.

The “I Want To” menu

The “I Want To” menu appears when you open Print Properties. It contains a variety of task wizards to help you select the correct print settings for your project. Close the menu for a full view of the Print Properties dialog box.

Print Properties tabs

All of the print settings are on the three main tabs of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Layout.

From this tab:	You can change these settings:
Quality/Copies	Quality/Speed — Select a Quality/Speed setting.
	Multiple Copies — Customize how the All-In-One prints
	several copies of a single print job, collated or normal.
	Print Color Images in Black and White — Select this to
	print color images in black and white.
Paper Setup	Type — Select the type of paper you are using.
	Paper Size — Select the size of the paper you are using.
	Orientation — Select how you want the document
	oriented on the printed page. You can print portrait or
	landscape.
Print Layout	Layout — Select the layout you want to print.
	Duplexing — Select this when you want to print on both
	sides of the paper.

Note: For additional information about these settings, right-click a setting on the screen, and then select the What’s This? item.

Save Settings menu

From the Save Settings menu, you can name and save the current Print Properties settings for future use. You can save up to five custom settings.

Options menu

Use the Options menu to make changes to the Quality Options, Layout Options, and Printing Status Options settings. For more information on these settings, open the tab dialog box from the menu, and then click the Help button on the dialog box.

The Options menu also provides you with direct links to different parts of the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 8), as well as software version information.

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