Understanding the software

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

Using the Lexmark All-In-One Center

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

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 multi-page poster.
  • E-mail an image to a friend.
  • Fax using PC modem.
  • Save an image on my computer.
  • Edit text found in a scanned document (OCR).
  • Modify an image with a photo editor.

Preview

  • 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 or reduce your copies.

Note:  Click See More Copy Settings to view all settings.

Creative Tasks

Select from a variety of creative ideas. For help, see Creative Tasks.

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:

For more information about the Lexmark Solution Center, see Using the Lexmark Solution Center.

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:

  1. From the program File menu, click Print.
  2. In the Print dialog box, click the Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup button (depending on the program).

The Print Properties screen displays along with the I Want To menu.

Note: Some programs open Print Properties differently.

The I Want To menu

The I Want To menu displays when you open Print Properties. It contains a variety of task wizards to help you select the correct print settings for your project. Click Close 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

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: 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 Using the Lexmark Solution Center), as well as software version information.

Using the Lexmark Solution Center

The Lexmark Solution Center is a valuable information resource. To open the Lexmark Solution Center, click Start  Programs  Lexmark 2200 Series  Lexmark Solution Center.

The Printer Status tab displays.

The Lexmark Solution Center consists of six tabs: Printer Status, How To, Troubleshooting, Maintenance, Contact Information, and Advanced.

From this tab

You can

Printer Status (Main dialog box)

  • View the status of the All-In-One. For example, while printing, the status is Busy Printing.
  • View the ink levels of the print cartridges.

How To

Learn how to:

  • Scan, copy, fax, and print.
  • Find and change settings.
  • Use basic features.
  • Print projects such as banners and iron-on transfers.

Troubleshooting

  • Learn tips about the current status.
  • Solve All-In-One problems.

Maintenance

  • Install a new print cartridge.

Note:  Wait until scanning is complete before installing new cartridges.

  • View shopping options for new cartridges.
  • Print a test page.
  • Clean to fix horizontal streaks.
  • Align to fix blurry edges.
  • Troubleshoot other ink problems.
  • Remove Japanese postcard residue.

Contact Information

  • Learn how to contact Lexmark by phone, e-mail, or on the World Wide Web.

Advanced

  • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window and turn printing voice notification on or off.
  • Obtain software version information.

Note: For more information, click the Help button located in the lower right corner of the screen.

Using the Lexmark Photo Editor

Use the Lexmark Photo Editor software to edit graphics or photos before you print them. To open the Lexmark Photo Editor, click Start  Programs  Lexmark 2200 Series  Lexmark Photo Editor.

The Lexmark Photo Editor displays.

Use the available tools to edit your graphic.

Note: Move your mouse pointer over the tool for a description.