Lexmark 350 Series manual

350 Series User's Guide July 2006 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond de sign are trademarks of Lexmark Internation al, Inc., register ed in the United States and/or o ther countries. All other trademarks are the proper ty of their respective owners. © 2006 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved . 740 West New Ci rcle Ro[...]

Safety information Use only th e power su pply and power supp ly cord provi ded with this prod uct or the ma nufacturer' s authorized replaceme nt power s uppl y and power suppl y cord. Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product a nd easily accessible. Refer service or repairs, other than those described in [...]

Contents Safety information..... .................. ...................... .................. ..............2 Finding information about the printer.................... ................ ......7 Setting up the printer................ ........................ ..............................10 Checking the box contents........... .............. ........[...]

Printing photos using Fast Pics ........... ............ .... ........ ........... .......... ......... .......... ............ ........ ............. ......... .......... ......... .......... 24 Printing photos using the control panel... ................. .............. .............. .............. ................. ......... .... .............. [...]

Recycling Lexmark products......... ............. .......... ............ ........... ............ ............. .......... ........... ......... .......... ........... ........43 Troubleshooting............. ................................................... ...............44 Setup troubleshooting............ ........... ............ ............[...]

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Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software. You can find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com . Getting Starte d or Setup Solutions booklet Description Where to find The Getting Started booklet gives[...]

Help Description Where to find The Help gives you instructions for using the software, if your printer connects to a computer. While in any Lexmark software program, click Help , Tips  Help , or Help  Help Topics . Lexmark Solution Center Description Where to find The Lexmark Solution Center software is included on your CD. It installs with t[...]

Limited Warranty Description Where to find (US) Where to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty Information Lexmark International, Inc. furnishes a limited warranty that this printer will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months after the original date of purchase. To view the limitations and conditions of this limit[...]

Setting up the printer The printer can be used as a stand-alon e produc t, or with a connection to a co mputer. To set up th e printer, see the Setup Instructions sheet that c ame with the product . Checking the box contents Name Description 1 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installe d in the printer 2 Power supply Attaches to the power suppl[...]

Learning about the printer Understanding the pa rts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 2 Paper support Load paper. 3 Handle Carry the pr inter. 4 Access cover Access the print c artridge. 5 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 6 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge- en abled digital camera, a flash dr ive, [...]

Use the To 1 Power supply port C onnect the printer to a power source using the power supply. 2 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. Using the control panel buttons Press To 1 Turn the printer on and off. 2 Apply red-eye reduction to t he photo on the display when it is prin ted. An icon appears on the bottom of the display[...]

Press To 4 • Navigate through menu selections of the main men u. • Navigate through selections of a submenu. • When viewing photos, n avigate from one photo to another. 5 • In a menu, enter submenus and perform ac tions. • Select a photo being viewed on the display. Press again to deselect the photo. • Eject paper. (Press for three seco[...]

Using the Print Photos menu This menu allows you to select a group of photos for printing. 1 Insert a memory card or flash drive. For more in formation, see “Inserting a memory card” on page 20 or “Inserting a flash drive” on page 21. 2 Press or repeated ly until Print Photos appears on the display. 3 Press . From here You can Print Camera [...]

Using the Slideshow menu The Slideshow menu lets you view the images stored on a memory card or flash drive. 1 Insert a memory card or flash drive. For more in formation, see “Inserting a memory card” on page 20 or “Inserting a flash drive” on page 21. 2 Press or repeated ly until Slideshow appears on the display. 3 Press . 4 Press to conti[...]

From here You can Bluetooth Select: • Bluetooth Enable to enable or disable Bluetooth comm unic ation. For more information, see “Using Bluetooth technology” on page 36. • Discovery Mode to turn the Discovery mode on or off. For more information, see “Using Bluetooth technology” on page 36. • Device Name to view the Device Name and th[...]

3 Press or to navigate through the following options: From here You can Paper Size Select a paper size. Photo Size Select a photo size. Layout Select a photo layout. Print Quality Select a print quality. Paper Type Select a paper type . For more info rmation, see “Using suppor ted paper types” on p age 19. 4 Press or to make a selection. 5 Pres[...]

Learning about the software The printer software can be accessed only from a computer . For more information on setting up the printer with a computer, see t he Setup Instru ctions sheet t hat came with the product. Use this To Opening the software The Solution Center Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridg e ordering information. From the [...]

Loading paper Loading paper Notes: • Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) • Make sure the paper is not used or damaged. • Do not force paper into the printer. 1 Move the paper guide to the left edge of the p aper su[...]

Connecting photo storage devices Inserting a memory card A memory card can be used to store photos taken using a digit al camera or camera phone. The print er lets you view, edit, and print photos stored on a memo ry card. For more informat ion, see “Printing ph otos” on page 24 or “Editing photos” on page 30. The printer also lets you tran[...]

2 Wait for the light on the printer to come on. The light blinks to indicate the memory card is being read or is transmitting data. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not remove the memory card or touch the prin ter in the area of the memory ca rd while the light is blinking. If the printer does not read the me mory card, remove and reinsert it. Note: [...]

Notes: • An adapter may be necessary if your flash dr ive does not f it directly into the port. • The printer reads only one media device at a time. If yo u insert more than one media de vice, you will be asked to select which one you wish to use and remove the other one. 2 Wait for the printer to read the flash drive. Connecting a PictBridge -[...]

Viewing photos Viewing a photo slideshow on the control panel display If you want to see a slideshow of the photos on a memo ry card or flash drive, se e “Using the Slide show menu” on page 15. Replacing screen saver photos on the control panel display You can select up to four photos to use as sc reen savers on th e printer. 1 Insert a memory [...]

Printing photos You can use the following pape r types with your p rinter: • Lexmark Perfectfinish Photo Paper • Lexmark Photo Paper • Photo/glossy paper Notes: • For best results, use Lexmark Perfectfin ish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartrid ge is not c ompatible with this typ[...]

6 Use any of the following tools: • Red Eye Reduction • Auto Fix • Crop • Rotate 7 After using the editing tools, click Done . 8 Save the edited photos as new, separ ate files or replace the o riginal files with the ed ited ones. You can also choose Continue without saving to discard your changes. 9 Select a size for each photo and the pape[...]

11 Press to go to the Print Preview screen. 12 If you want to adjust the print settings: a Press . b Make your selections. c Press to save your selec tions, and then go back to the Print Previe w screen. 13 Press to print. Note: To prevent smudging or scra tching, avoid touching th e printed surface with your fin gers or sharp objects. For best res[...]

3 Press or repeated ly until Print Photos appears on the display. 4 Press . 5 Press or repeatedly until Print Photos by Date is selected. 6 Press . 7 Press or to select an earlier or l ater start date. 8 Press or to select an earlier or later end date. 9 Press to save the date range you selected. 10 Press or to select a photo size and paper size, a[...]

14 If you want to adjust the print settings: a Press . b Make your selections. c Press to save your selec tions, and then go back to the Print Previe w screen. 15 Press to print. Note: To prevent smudging or scra tching, avoid touching th e printed surface with your fin gers or sharp objects. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually[...]

4 Press . 5 Press or repeatedly until Print Camera Selections is selected. This option appears only when there is a valid DPOF file on your memory card. 6 Press . 7 Press to print. Note: To prevent smudging or scra tching, avoid touching th e printed surface with your fin gers or sharp objects. For best results, remove each printed sheet individual[...]

Editing photos You can use the following pape r types with your p rinter: • Lexmark Perfectfinish Photo Paper • Lexmark Photo Paper • Photo/glossy paper Notes: • For best results, use Lexmark Perfectfin ish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartrid ge is not c ompatible with this type[...]

c Press to save your selec tions, and then go back to the Print Previe w screen. 18 Press to print. Note: To prevent smudging or scra tching, avoid touching th e printed surface with your fin gers or sharp objects. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before[...]

Enhancing photos automatically 1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) For more informatio n, see “Loading paper” on page 19. 2 Insert a memory card or flash drive. For more in formation, see “Inserting a memory card[...]

Adding frames to photos You can select a frame style and color as a border for your photo. 1 Load photo paper, wi th the glossy or print able side facing you. (If you are not sure wh ic h side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) For more information, se e “Loading paper” on page 19. 2 Insert a memory card or f[...]

Using color effects on photos The Colorized Effect feature lets you print a photo in Black & White, Sepia, Antique Brown, or Antique Gray. 1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) For more informatio n, see “Loading p[...]

Transferring photos Transferring photos from a memory device to a computer You can transfer photos from a memory card or flash driv e to a computer to save space on the memory device. 1 Make sure the printe r is connected to a comput er, an d both the printer and computer are on. 2 Insert a memory card or flash drive. For more in formation, see “[...]

Using Bluetooth technology Bluetooth is a wireless technology that lets compatible products send and receive c ommunication. The printer communicates with Bluetooth-enabled devices through a Universal Serial Bus (U SB) Bluetooth adapter, wh ich is sold separately. Setting the Bluetooth mode 1 Press or repeated ly until Tools appears on the display.[...]

4 Once the p rinter detects the Blue tooth adapter, the fo llowing message appears on the printer display for five seconds: Bluetooth Dongle Connected . 5 To print photos from your Bluet ooth-enabled device, see the documentation that came with the product. Note: To prevent smudging or scra tching, avoid touching th e printed surface with your fin [...]

Maintaining the printer Changing the print cartridge Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on. 2 Open the access cover. The print cartri dge carrier moves and stops at the lo ading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cart ridge carrier lid to open the cartridg e carrier. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. [...]

3 Press down on the cart ridge carrier lid to open the cartridg e carrier. Note: If a cartridge is present, remove it. 4 Insert the cart ridge. 5 Close the cartridge carrier. 6 Close the access cover. 7 Load paper into the paper sup port. 8 When prompted on the display, press to print the cartridge alignment p age. Using genuine Lexmark print cartr[...]

Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover r e pair of failures or damage caused by a refill ed cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of a refilled cartridge. Re filling a cartridge can affect print quality an d may cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Achieving better print quality Improving print q[...]

6 Press or repeatedly until Align Cartridge appears. 7 Press . An alignment page prints. If you aligned the c artridge to improve print quality, print your photo agai n. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozz les. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load photo paper, wi th the glossy or print able side facing you. (If [...]

6 Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely . 7 Reinsert the print cartridge. 8 Print the photo again. 9 If print quality does not improve, cl ean the print nozzles. For mo re inform ation, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 41. 10 Repeat “Cleaning the print car tridge nozzles” on page 4 1 up to tw o more times. 11 If prin[...]

Notes: • For best results, use Lexmark Perfectfin ish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartrid ge is not c ompatible with this type of paper. Paper Paper size Lexmark Perfectfinish Photo Paper • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm • L Lexmark Photo Paper • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm Note: Availab[...]

Troubleshooting • “Setup troubleshooting” on page 44 • “Print troubleshooting” on page 46 • “Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting” on page 48 • “Device troubleshooting” on page 49 • “Error messages troubles hooting” on page 50 • “Removing and reinstalling the software” on page 52 Setup troubleshooting Incorrect lang[...]

• Windows Vista • Mac OS X version 10.3 or later S OLUTION 1 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Disable any anti-virus program s. 3 Remove the printer software CD from the CD-ROM drive. 4 Restart the computer. 5 When the deskt op appears, re insert the printe r software CD. The CD icon is created on t he desktop. 6 Follow the instruction[...]

S OLUTION 2 1 Disconnect the camera. 2 Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to th e Pi ctBridge port. See the digi tal camera documentation to determine whether it is PictBridge-enabled. S OLUTION 3 Use only the USB cable that came with the camera. Print troubleshooting Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the prin t quality[...]

S OLUTION 2 If the light is not on, see “Power button is not lit” on page 44. S OLUTION 3 Remove and then reload paper. For more information, se e “Loading paper” on page 19. S OLUTION 4 Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. For more information, see “Installing the print cartridge” on page 38. S OLUTION 5[...]

S OLUTION 5 1 From the software application, click File  Print . 2 Click Properties , Preferences , Options , or Setup . 3 Click Quality/Copies . 4 From the Quality/Speed area, select Normal . S OLUTION 6 1 Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Removing and reinstalling the software” on page 52. 2 [...]

Paper jam in the paper support 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 3 Press to turn the printer back on. Device troubleshooting Device cannot be inserted Make sure that the type of memory card, flash drive, PictBridge camera, or Bluetooth adapter you are using can be used in the printer. For more inform[...]

Error messages troubleshooting Alignment Error S OLUTION 1 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Make sure the sticker and tap e have been completely removed. 3 Reinsert the print cartridge. 4 Press to align th e cartridge. S OLUTION 2 Load photo paper, with the glossy or pr intable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, [...]

Cartridge Error 1 Remove the print cartridge. 2 Disconnect the power supply cord from t he electrical outlet. 3 Reconnect the power supp ly cord to the electrical outlet. 4 If the butt on is not lit, press . 5 Reinsert the cartridge. 6 If the cartridge error returns, install a new cartridge. For more information, see “Installing the print cartrid[...]

Paper Jam See “Jams and misfeeds trou bleshooting” on page 48. Paper Out 1 Load photo paper, wi th the glossy or print able side facing you. (If you are not sure wh ic h side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) For more information, se e “Loading paper” on page 19. 2 Press . PictBridge Error S OLUTION 1 Ma[...]

Notices Product name Lexmark 350 Series Machine type 4303-001 Edition notice July 2006 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PU BLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LI MITED T[...]

Conventions Note: A note identifies something that could help you. Warning—Potential Damage: A warning identifies something that could damage your product hardware or software. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: A caution identifies something that could cause you harm. CAUTION—DO NOT TOUCH: This type of c aution indicates that you should not touch the[...]

Industry Canada compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference -Causing Equipment Standard ICES-003. Avis de conformité aux nor mes de l’industrie du Canada Cet appareil numérique de cl asse B est conforme aux exigences de la norme canadienne relative aux équipements pouvant causer des i[...]

ENERGY STAR Power consumption Product power consumption The following table documents the power co nsumption characteristics of the product. Note: Some modes may not apply to your product. Mode Description Power consumption (Watts) Printing The product is generating h ard -copy output fr om electronic inputs. 9.7 Copying The product is generating h[...]

Total energy usage It is sometimes helpful to calculate the total product en e rgy usage. Since power consumption claims are provided in power units of Watts, the power cons umption should be multiplied by the time the product spends in each mode in order to calculate energy usage. The total product en ergy usage is the sum of each mode's ene [...]

For further explanation of your warranty alternatives and th e nearest Lexmark authorized servicer in your area, contact Lexmark at (800) 332-4120, or on the World Wide Web at support. lexmark.com . Remote technical support is provided fo r this produc t throughout its warranty period. For products no longer covered by a Lexmark warranty, technical[...]

This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You ma y also have other rights that vary from state to state. Notices 59[...]

Index A access cover 11 aligning prin t cartridge 4 0 alignment error 50 Auto Enhance Photo Edit Mode menu 16 B Bluetooth adapter, inserting 36 printing 36 setting mode 36 Tools menu 16 box contents 10 Brightness Photo Edit Mode menu 16 brightness, adjusting 31 buttons, control panel Back 13 down arrow 13 left arrow 13 Menu 13 Power 12 Red-eye 12 r[...]

N noise emission levels 55 nothing happens when device is inserted 49 notices 53, 54, 55, 56, 57 O ordering supplies 42 P paper exit tray 11 paper guide 11 paper jam 52 paper jam in paper support 49 paper jam in printer 48 paper out 5 2 paper support 11 paper, loading 19 paper, usin g supported types 19, 24, 30 partial photo prints 48 parts access [...]

transferring photos from memory card to flash drive. 35 from memo ry device to computer 35 troubleshooting, device device cann ot be inserted 49 nothing happens when device is inserted 49 troubleshooting, error messages alignment error 50 carrier jam 50 cartri dge error 51 cartridg e missing 51 cover open 51 ink level 51 invalid device 51 invalid i[...]