User ManualTable of ContentsContents3Printer overview5Understanding the printer parts5Lenovo5110 DigitalPrinter™5Lenovo6110 DigitalPrinter™6Using memory cards (Lenovo 6110 only)7Inserting a memory card7Using the printer software8Printer driver9Customizing the settings for your document91 With your document open, click File Print.92 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.93 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a print quality setting.94 From the Paper Setup tab, select a paper type and size setting.95 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of your document.96 Click OK to apply your settings.10Lenovo Solution Center11Using the paper type sensor121 With your document open, click File Print.122 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.123 From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab.124 From the Paper Type area, select Use printer sensor.121 With your document open, click File Print.122 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.123 From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab.124 From the Paper Type area, select Use my choice.12Printing ideas13Printing on plain paper13Step 1: Load the paper13Step 2: Customize the print settings14Step 3: Print your document14Printing photos14Step 1: Load the photo paper14Step 2: Customize the print settings151 With your document open, click File Print.152 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.153 Select a paper size:15a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.15b From the Paper Size area, select:15c From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. For more information about printing on custo...164 Click OK.16Step 3: Print your photos16Printing on premium or coated paper16Step 1: Load the premium paper16Step 2: Customize the print settings171 With your document open, click File Print.172 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.173 Select a paper size:17a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.17b From the Paper Size area, select Paper.17c From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. For more information about printing on custo...174 Click OK.17Step 3: Print your document17Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper17Step 1: Load the paper18Step 2: Customize the print settings181 With your document open, click File Print.182 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.183 Print on both sides of the page:18a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.18b From the Duplexing area, select Two-Sided.18c Select Side Flip or Top Flip.194 Further customize your document following the steps for your paper type.195 Click OK.19Step 3: Print your document191 Load the stack of paper and reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from y...192 Click Continue Printing.191 From the Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options.192 Clear the Print Instruction page to assist in reloading check box.193 Click OK.19Printing cards19Step 1: Load the cards20Step 2: Customize the print settings201 With your document open, click File Print.202 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.203 Select a paper size:20a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.20b From the Paper Size area, select:20c From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. For more information about printing on custo...214 Click OK.21Step 3: Print your cards21Printing envelopes21Step 1: Load the envelopes21Step 2: Customize the print settings221 With your document open, click File Print.222 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.223 Select an envelope size:22a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.22b From the Paper Size area, select Envelope.22c From the Envelope Size menu, select the correct size. For more information about printing on cu...224 Select the orientation:22a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.22b From the Orientation area, select Landscape.225 Click OK.22Step 3: Print your envelopes22Printing color images in black and white23Step 1: Load the paper23Step 2: Customize the print settings231 With your document open, click File Print.232 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.233 To print color images in black and white:24a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab.24b Select Print Color Images in Black and White.244 Further customize your document following the steps for your paper type.245 Click OK.24Step 3: Print your document24Printing a booklet24Step 1: Load the paper24Step 2: Customize the print settings251 With your document open, click File Print.252 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.253 Select a paper size:25a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.25b From the Paper Size area, select Paper.25c From the Paper Size menu, select A4 or Letter.254 Select a print layout:25a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.25b From the Layout area, select Booklet.255 Enter the number of sheets per bundle.25a From the Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options.25b Enter the number of sheets you want in each bundle and then click OK.256 Click OK to close the Print Properties dialog box.25Step 3: Print your document261 Insert the stack of paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away ...262 Click Continue Printing.261 From the Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options.262 Clear the Print instruction page to assist in reloading check box.263 Click OK.26Step 4: Build your booklet261 Remove the first bundle from the paper exit tray, fold it in half, and set it aside.262 Remove the next bundle, fold it in half, and then stack it on top of the first bundle.263 Continue to stack the bundles on top of each other until your booklet is complete.264 Bind the bundles to complete your booklet.27Printing labels27Step 1: Load the labels27Step 2: Customize the print settings281 With your document open, click File Print.282 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.283 Select a paper size:28a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.28b From the Paper Size area, select Paper.28c From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. For more information about printing on custo...284 Click OK.28Step 3: Print your labels28Printing handouts29Step 1: Load the paper29Step 2: Customize the print settings301 With your document open, click File Print.302 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.303 Select a print layout:30a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.30b From the Layout area, select N-up.30c Select the number of pages (two, three, four, or eight) you want to print on a single sheet of ...30d If you want to print a border around each page image, select Print Page Borders.304 To print on both sides of the paper:30a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.30b From the Duplexing area, select Two-Sided.30c Select Side Flip or Top Flip binding.305 Click OK.30Step 3: Print your handouts301 After the first half of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you to reload the p...312 Click Continue Printing.311 From the Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options.312 Clear the Print instruction page to assist in reloading check box.313 Click OK.31Printing a poster31Step 1: Load the paper32Step 2: Customize the print settings321 With your document open, click File Print.322 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options323 Select a print layout:32a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.32b From the Layout area, select Poster.324 Select your poster size:33a Select the size of your poster: 2 x 2 (four pages total), 3 x 3 (nine pages total), or 4 x 4 (1...33b Select Print Crop Marks if you want help cutting the edges of your pages.335 If you need to reprint a selection of pages:33a Click Select Pages To Print...33b Click OK.336 Click OK.33Step 3: Print your poster33Assemble your poster331 On each printed page, trim the white edges from two adjacent sides.332 Arrange the pages so that every trimmed edge overlaps an untrimmed edge (the white edge).333 Tape the backs of the pages together.334 To complete your poster, trim any remaining white edges.33Printing iron-on transfers34Step 1: Load the iron-on transfers34Step 2: Customize the print settings351 With your document open, click File Print.352 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.353 If your software program does not have mirror or iron-on settings, select a print layout:35a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.35b From the Layout area, select Mirror.354 Click OK.35Step 3: Print your iron-on transfer35Printing transparencies35Step 1: Load the transparencies35Step 2: Customize the print settings361 With your document open, click File Print.362 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.363 Select a paper size:36a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.36b From the Paper Size area, select Paper.36c From the Paper Size menu, select A4 or Letter.374 Click OK.37Step 3: Print your transparencies37Printing your document in reverse order37Step 1: Load the paper37Step 2: Customize the print settings381 With your document open, click File Print.382 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.383 To print the last page first:38a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab.38b Select Print Last Page First.384 Follow the steps for your paper type to further customize your document.385 Click OK.38Step 3: Print your document38Printing a banner39Step 1: Load the banner paper391 Remove any paper from the printer.392 Place a stack of banner paper with only the number of sheets you need to print your banner behi...393 Load the leading edge of the banner paper into the printer against the right side of the paper ...394 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the banner paper.40Step 2: Customize the print settings401 With your document open, click File Print.402 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.403 Select a banner size:40a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.40b From the Paper Size area, select Banner.40c From the Banner Size menu, select A4 or Letter.404 Select the orientation:40a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.40b From the Orientation area, select Portrait or Landscape.405 Select a print layout:40a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.40b From the Layout area, select Banner.406 Click OK.40Step 3: Print your banner40Printing on custom size paper41Step 1: Load the custom size paper41Step 2: Customize the print settings411 With your document open, click File Print.412 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.423 Create a custom paper size:42a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.42b From the Paper Size menu, select Custom Size.42c From the Units area, select Millimeters or Inches.42d Type the dimensions for your custom paper size.42e Click OK.424 Continue to customize your document based on your paper type.42Step 3: Print your document42Maintenance43Replacing the print cartridges43Removing the used cartridges431 Make sure the power light is on.432 Raise the front cover.433 Pull the cartridges toward you until you hear a snap.444 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly.44Installing the cartridges451 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and...452 Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Insert the black or photo cartridge in the righ...453 Snap the cartridges into place.464 Close the front cover.46Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software461 Open the LSC. For help, see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page11.462 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge.463 Select the type of cartridge you installed.464 Click OK or Next.465 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with “Aligning the print cartridges.”46Aligning the print cartridges471 Load plain paper.472 Open the Lenovo Solution Center. For help, see page11.473 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to fix the blurry edges.474 Click Print.47a Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group.47b Use the arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to select the number that matches the darkest...47c Click OK.47Improving print quality471 From your software program, click File Print.472 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.473 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best.471 Reinsert the print cartridges:48a Remove the print cartridges. For help, see page43.48b Insert the print cartridges. For help, see page45.48c Print your document again.48d If print quality has not improved, continue with step2.482 Clean the print nozzles:48a Load paper. For help, see page13.48b Open the Lenovo Solution Center. For help, see page11.48c Click the Maintenance tab.48d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks.48e Click Print.48f Print your document again to verify that your print quality has improved.48g If you are not satisfied with your print quality, continue with step3, and then print your doc...483 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts:48a Remove the print cartridges. For help, see page43.48b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.48c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the directi...48d Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about ...49e With another clean section of the cloth, repeat stepc through d.49f Allow the nozzles and contacts to dry completely.49g Reinsert the print cartridges.49h Print your document again.49i If the print quality does not improve, repeat step3 up to two more times.49j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For information, see ...49Preserving the print cartridges49Ordering supplies50Setup troubleshooting51Troubleshooting checklist511 Click Start Settings Printers522 Right-click the Lenovo 5110 and make sure that Set as Default is selected.521 Disconnect your printer from any external devices.522 Connect your printer directly to your computer with a USB cable.523 Follow these instructions to print a test page.52a Open the Lenovo Solution Center. For help, see page11.52b From the Maintenance tab, click Print a Test Page.52Solving printer software installation problems52When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens.521 Close all open software programs.522 Restart your computer.523 Click Cancel on all screens similar to the following that appear.534 Eject and reinsert the printer software CD.535 From your desktop, double-click My Computer.536 Double-click your CD-ROM drive icon. If necessary, double-click setup.exe.537 Follow the instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation.53Removing the printer software541 From your desktop, click Start Programs Lenovo5110-6110 Uninstall Lenovo5110-6110.542 Follow the instructions on your screen to remove the printer software.543 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software.54Installing the printer software54Using the CD that came with your printer541 Close all open software programs.542 When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD.543 Click Install.544 Follow instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation.54Using the World Wide Web541 From the Lenovo Web site, www.lenovo.com, select the appropriate driver for your operating system.542 Follow the instructions on your screen to install the printer software.54General troubleshooting55Understanding error messages and flashing lights55Paper Jam message55Ink Low message55The paper feed light is blinking561 Load paper.562 Press the paper feed button.56The power light is blinking561 Check your computer screen for error messages.562 Turn the printer off.563 Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer back on. For more help, see “Clearing paper misfe...56Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing57Printer is plugged in, but does not print571 Click Start Settings Printers.572 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lenovo5110-6110 printer icon.573 From the Printer menu, make sure:571 Click Start Control Panel.572 Click Printers and Other Hardware.573 Click View installed printers or fax printers.574 From the Printers folder, make sure there is a check next to the Lenovo5110-6110 printer icon ...575 From the Printer menu, make sure that Pause Printing is not selected.571 Click Start Settings Printers.572 Right-click the Lenovo5110-6110 printer icon, and then click Properties.573 Click the Details tab.574 From the Ports drop-down menu, check the printer port.575 Click OK.571 Click Start Settings Printers.572 Right-click the Lenovo5110-6110 printer icon, and then click Properties.573 Click the Ports tab.574 From the list of ports, select USB printer port.575 Click Apply.576 Click OK.571 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes.572 Right-click the Lenovo5110-6110 printer icon, and then click Properties.573 Click the Ports tab.574 From the list of ports, select USB printer port or Virtual printer port for USB.575 Click Apply.576 Click OK.571 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers.582 In the Printers folder, make sure there is only one Lenovo5110-6110 printer icon.58Test page does not print58Alignment page does not print58Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print58Printer prints very slowly59Clearing paper misfeeds or jams59Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed59Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty media59Printer has a paper jam601 Turn the printer off.602 Turn the printer back on.60a Turn the printer off.60b Pull firmly on the paper to remove it.60c Turn the printer on.60Solving print quality problems60Print is too dark or smudged60Vertical straight lines are not smooth61Print smears on the page61Printed pages have alternating bands of light and dark print (intermittent printing)61Characters are missing or unexpected61Printed characters are improperly formed or misaligned621 Click Start Settings Printers.622 Double-click your printer icon.623 Select the document you want to cancel.624 From the Document menu, click Cancel.62Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen621 With your document open, click File Print.622 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.623 Click Options Quality Options.624 Click Select color settings manually.625 Select Natural Color.62Colors on the printout are faded62Photos do not print as expected621 With your document open, click File Print.632 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.633 From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.634 From the Paper Size area, select Borderless.635 From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size.636 From the Print Properties dialog box, click OK.637 From the Print dialog box, click OK.63Solving specialty media problems63Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together63Transparencies or photos contain white lines63Service station in China64Notices66Glossary67alignment page67alignment values67automatic alignment67Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF)67banner paper67booklets67bundle67cartridge contact67coated paper67collate67continuous form paper67custom size paper67default printer67default printer settings67driver67duplex67glossy paper67handouts68label68landscape orientation68line art68long-edge binding68manual alignment68margins68mirror68N-up68natural color68operating system68paper type sensor68peripheral device68photo paper68plain paper68portrait orientation68poster69premium paper69print cartridge69print cartridge nozzles69print queue69printer driver69printer port69printer software69program69reverse order printing69sharpen69short-edge binding69side flip69software program69top flip69transparency69USB cable69USB port69watermark70Index71Size: 1.68 MBPages: 74Language: EnglishOpen manual