Lexmark X 1250 User Manual

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ScanningThe following steps show you how to scan and save images.1
Open the top cover of the All-In-One.
2
Place the item you want to scan facedown 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 5). 
The All-In-One Main Page appears.
5
Click Preview Now located in the upper right corner of the All-In-One Main 
Page. 
An image of the scanned item appears in the preview section. 
6
Click and drag to select a specific area of the preview image to scan.
7
Click See More Scan Settings to review and change the scan settings.
8
Select your scan settings.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.
9
If you are sending the scanned image to a software program, click Scan 
Now to complete the scan. If you are using the Creative Tasks section, 
follow the instructions on the computer screen.
For a list of the Creative Tasks available from the All-In-One Main Page, see 
page 6.
Copy now settings
Adjust the settings for 
the scanned item.
Preview section
See a preview of the image, and select an area to be scanned.Preview Now button
Click to see a preview 
of the image.Scan Now button 
Click to scan the item 
on the scanner bed.Creative Tasks 
Choose what you 
want to do with the 
scanned item. 
						

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Copying
Note:
You can make a color or black-and-white copy. Press Color Copy or 
Black Copy on the control panel.
To make black-and-white, gray, or color copies:
1
Open the top cover of the All-In-One.
2
Place the item you want to copy facedown 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 5). 
The All-In-One Main Page appears.
5
Click See More Copy Settings to review and change the copy settings.
The All-In-One Copy section expands:
6
Select your copy settings.Note:
You may want to reduce or enlarge the image.
7
Click Copy Now.
FaxingThe following steps tell you how to send a fax using the computer modem.1
Open the top cover.
2
Place the item you want to fax facedown 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 5).
5
From the Creative Tasks section of the All-In-One Main Page, click Fax an 
image. 
6
Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Copy settings
Adjust the settings for the copy. Preview Now button
Click to see a preview of the image.
Copy Now button
Click to copy your image.
Preview section
See a preview of the image, and 
select an area to be copied. 
						

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Creating fun projectsTo create these and other fun projects:1
Open the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 8).
2
Click How To.
3
Select a project.
4
Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Replacing print cartridgesThe Lexmark 1200 Series uses the following cartridges:
Note:
For information about ordering supplies, see the Maintenance tab on 
page 8.
1
Make sure the All-In-One is on.
2
Lift the scanner unit until the scanner support keeps it open. 
The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position unless 
the All-In-One is busy.
3
Grasp the tabs on the cartridge lids, and then lift the lids.
4
Remove the old cartridges. Store them in an air-tight container or dispose 
of them.
5
If you are installing new cartridges, remove the stickers and transparent 
tape from the bottom of the cartridges. 
Warning:Do not touch the gold contact area on the cartridges. 
6
Insert the new cartridges. Make sure the black print cartridge is secure in 
the right carrier and the color cartridge is secure in the left carrier, and then 
snap the lids closed. 
7
Lift the scanner unit and push the scanner support back while lowering the 
scanner unit until it is completely closed.
Lexmark’s All-In-One warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage 
caused by a refilled cartridge. We do not recommend use of refilled cartridges. 
Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the All-In-One. 
For best results, use Lexmark supplies.
Item:
Part number:
Black cartridge 10N0016 16 17
Color cartridge 10N0026 26 27 
						

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TroubleshootingThis section helps you solve problems you may have with the All-In-One. 
Additional troubleshooting information is available in the Lexmark Solution 
Center. For help accessing the Lexmark Solution Center, see page 8.Troubleshooting checklistBefore you try to solve the problem, check the following: 
Setup troubleshootingPower light does not come on1
Check the power cord connections.
2
Press Power on the control panel.
Alignment page does not print1
Make sure you remove the sticker and transparent tape from both print 
cartridges. For help installing print cartridges, refer to the setup 
documentation.
2
Make sure the black print cartridge is secure in the right carrier and the color 
cartridge is secure in the left carrier. Is the power cord firmly attached to the All-In-One and a known 
working electrical outlet?
Are both the computer and All-In-One turned on?
Is the USB cable securely attached to the computer and the All-
In-One?
Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from both print 
cartridges? For help, refer to the setup documentation.
Is the black print cartridge secure in the right carrier and the color 
cartridge secure in the left carrier?
Is the paper loaded correctly? Make sure you do not force the 
paper into the printer.
Did you install the printer software correctly? For help, refer to the 
setup documentation.
Is the Lexmark 1200 Series set as the default printer? To check, 
click Start Settings Printers. If the Lexmark 1200 Series is 
not set as the default printer, you need to remove and then 
reinstall the software. For help, see page 16.
Problem:
Go to page:
Power light does not come on 14
Alignment page does not print 14
When I insert the All-In-One software CD, nothing 
happens15
All-In-One is not communicating with the computer 15
Installation appears incomplete 15
All-In-One prints slowly 15
Print is too dark or smudged 15
Vertical lines are jagged or edges are not smooth 15
White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas 15
All-In-One has a paper jam 16
Scanning was not successful 16
Scanning or using a scanned image with a software 
program takes a long time or freezes the computer16
Edge of the copy does not print 16
Copy button on the control panel does not work 16
Fax function does not work 16 
						

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Make sure you loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper into 
the All-In-One.
When I insert the All-In-One software CD, nothing 
happensFrom the Desktop, double-click the My Computer icon, and then double-click the 
CD-ROM drive icon.All-In-One is not communicating with the computer1
Disconnect and reconnect both ends of the USB cable. For help, refer to the 
setup documentation.
2
Unplug the power cord from the electrical wall outlet, plug it back in, and 
then press Power. For more information, refer to the setup documentation. 
3
Restart the computer. If the problem continues, remove and then reinstall 
the software. For more information, see page 16.
Installation appears incompleteThe software may not be installed properly. Try the following:1
Right-click the My computer icon.
For Windows XP, click Start to access the My computer icon.
2
Click Properties.
3
For Windows 98 or Windows Me, click the Device Manager tab.
For Windows 2000 or Windows XP, select the Hardware tab, and then click 
the Device Manager button.
4
Look for the Other Devices category. If there are any Lexmark devices 
shown here, highlight them and, then press the Delete key.Note:
The Other Devices category appears only when unknown devices 
are present. Do not delete any Lexmark items unless they are 
present under the Other Devices category. 
5
Insert the CD, and install the software again. Do not restart the computer. 
For help, refer to the setup documentation.
Printing troubleshootingAll-In-One prints slowly1
Close all programs not in use. The memory resources may be low.
2
Make sure the Print Properties Quality/Speed setting is set on Normal or 
Quick Print. For more information, see page 7.
3
Try printing a smaller file. If the memory resources are too low, you may not 
be able to print larger files. Consider purchasing more memory.Note:
Photographs typically have a larger file size. Try lowering the 
scanning resolution.
Print is too dark or smudged1
Remove the paper as it exits. Let the ink dry before handling.
2
Adjust the Quality/Speed setting in Print Proper ties or in the All-In-One 
Center. For more information, see page 7 or page 6. 
The Better or Best Quality/Speed setting may cause smearing if used with 
plain paper. Try using Normal.
3
Open the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 8).
4
From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks.
Vertical lines are jagged or edges are not smooth1
Adjust the Quality/Speed setting in Print Proper ties. For help, see page 7. 
For best print quality, select Better or Best.
2
Align the print cartridges. To align the print cartridges:a
Open the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 8).
b
From the Maintenance tab, click Align to fix blurry edges.
White lines appear in graphics or solid black areasClean the print cartridge nozzles. Going long periods without using the All-In-
One can cause the print cartridge nozzles to become clogged. To clean the 
cartridge nozzles:1
Open the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 8).
2
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All-In-One has a paper jam1
Follow the instructions on the screen for clearing the paper jam.
2
Make sure you are using paper designed for an inkjet printer. For a list of 
recommended papers, see page 9.
3
Make sure you are loading the paper correctly. For more information, see 
page 10.
4
Make sure the paper guide is against the left edge of the paper. For more 
information, see page 10.
Scanning, copying, and faxing 
troubleshootingScanning was not successfulThe software may not be installed properly. Follow the instructions for “All-In-One 
is not communicating with the computer” on page 15.Scanning or using a scanned image with a software 
program takes a long time or freezes the computerLower the scanning resolution. Scanning resolution is much different than 
printing resolution and is generally set much lower. To change the scanning 
resolution:1
Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center. For help, see page 5.
2
From the Scan section, click See More Scan Settings.
3
Click Display Advanced Scan Settings.
4
From the Scan tab of Advanced Scan Settings, enter a lower scan 
resolution.
Edge of the copy does not print

Make sure the original item is properly oriented on the glass. For more 
information, see page 11.

Make sure the area you want to copy is not larger than the printable area of 
the page. Apply the Fit-to-page feature. To apply the Fit-to-page feature:
1
Open the Lexmark All-In-One Center (see page 5).
2
From the Copy section, click See More Copy Settings.
3
From the Reduce/Enlarge section, click the second button, and then select 
Fit to page from the corresponding drop-down menu.
4
Copy your document again.
Copy button on the control panel does not work 

Make sure the computer is on. The computer must be on in order for the All-
In-One to work.

Make sure you properly installed the software. For help, refer to the setup 
documentation. The software must be installed for the copier to work.
Fax function does not work

Make sure the computer and the All-In-One are on.

Make sure the computer is connected to a phone line. A phone connection 
is required for faxing to function.

The memory may be full. Wait until the faxes in memory have been sent, and 
then send the current fax again.
Removing and reinstalling the softwareIf the All-In-One software is not functioning properly or a communications error 
message appears when you try to use the All-In-One, you may need to remove, 
and then reinstall the printer software.1
From the desktop, click Start Programs Lexmark 1200 Series 
Uninstall Lexmark 1200 Series. Note:
If Uninstall is not an option on the menu, see “All-In-One is not 
communicating with the computer” on page 15.
2
Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the All-In-One 
software.
3
Restart the computer before reinstalling the software.
4
Insert the CD and follow the instructions on the computer screen to install 
the software. For help, refer to the setup documentation. 
						

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NoticesThe following information applies to all notices for this product:Electronic emission notices
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information 
statementThis product 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.
The FCC Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference 
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy 
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which 
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver 
is connected.
Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other 
than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. 
Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the users authority to operate this equipment.
Note:To assure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference 
for a Class B computing device, use a properly shielded and grounded cable 
such as Lexmark part number 1021294. Use of a substitute cable not properly 
shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations.
Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be directed to:
Director of Lexmark Technology & Services
Lexmark International, Inc.
740 West New Circle Road
Lexington, KY   40550
(859) 232-3000
Industry Canada compliance statementThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing 
Equipment Regulations.Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du CanadaCet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel 
brouilleur du Canada.European Community (EC) directives conformityA declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been signed by the Director of 
Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France.
This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950.Japanese VCCI notice
Korean MIC statement
Product name
Lexmark 1200 Series
Machine type 4476-005
4476-006
4476-007
4476-008 
						

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Noise emission levelsThe following measurements were made in accordance with ISO 7779 and reported in conformance 
with ISO 9296:
Values are subject to change. See www.lexmark.com for current values.ENERGY STAR
Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive1-meter average sound pressure, dBAPrinting
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IndexAAdvanced tab 8
All-In-One Center, see Lexmark All-In-One 
Center
All-In-One Main Page
Copy section 6
Creative Tasks section 6
Preview section 6
Scan section 6
All-In-One status 8Bbanner
printing 7
banner paper 9
banners
printing 7
black and white, printing in 7
both sides, printing on, see duplexingCcard stock 9
cartridges
part numbers 13
viewing ink levels of 8
Contact Information tab 8
control panel 5
copies 7
copy settings 6
copying 12Dduplexing 7
Eelectronic emission statement 17
emission statement 17
envelopes
printing 7Ffaxing 12
FCC statement 17Gglossy paper 9Hhardware setup
software setup 4
How To tab 8II Want To
change quality settings 7
change speed settings 7
print a banner 7
print a photo 7
print a poster 7
print an envelope 7
print on both sides of the paper 7
see more printing ideas 7
I Want To menu 7
ink cartridges
viewing ink levels of 8
ink levels
viewing 8
inkjet paper 9iron-on transfers 9
printing 7
Llabels 9
Lexmark All-In-One Center 5
opening 5
using 5
Lexmark Solution Center 8
Advanced tab 8
Contact Information tab 8
How To tab 8
Maintenance tab 8
opening 8
Printer Status tab 8
Troubleshooting tab 8
loading paper 9MMaintain/Troubleshoot page 6
Maintenance tab 8
multiple copies 7Oorientation, selecting 7Ppaper
acceptable types of 9
loading 9
paper exit tray 4
paper guide
adjusting 10
Paper Setup tab 7 
						

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parts of your All-In-One 4
photo paper 9
photos
printing 7
scanning 11
poor quality printing 15
posters
printing 7
Preview Now button 11
Preview section
Preview Now button 11
Print/Copy preview 6
Scan preview 6
print cartridges
viewing ink levels of 8
Print Layout tab 7
Print Properties 7
I Want To menu 7
opening 7
Options menu 7
Paper Setup tab 7
Print Layout tab 7
Quality/Copies tab 7
Save Settings menu 7
tabs 7
printing 9
banners 7
envelopes 7
photos 7
posters 7
Printing Status window
changing appearance of 8QQuality/Copies tab 7Rreinstalling software 16
removing software 16replacing print cartridges 13
SSave Settings menu 7
saved images
viewing 6
scan settings 6
scanner unit 4
scanning 11
placing an item on the glass 11
settings, saving for future use 7
setup 4
software
reinstalling 16
removing 16
sound, see voice notification
Status tab 8Ttop cover 4
transparencies 9
troubleshooting
copying problems 16
faxing problems 16
scanning problems 16
troubleshooting checklist 14
Troubleshooting tab 8VView Saved Images page 6
Open with... section 6
Print a Copy...section 6
voice notification
turning on or off 8