Document Outline

• Contents
• Printer overview
  • Understanding the printer parts
    • Lenovo5110 DigitalPrinter™
    • Lenovo6110 DigitalPrinter™
  • Using memory cards (Lenovo 6110 only)
    • Inserting a memory card
  • Using the printer software
    • Printer driver
      • Customizing the settings for your document
        • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
          • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
          • 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a print quality setting.
          • 4 From the Paper Setup tab, select a paper type and size setting.
          • 5 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of your document.
          • 6 Click OK to apply your settings.
    • Lenovo Solution Center
  • Using the paper type sensor
    • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
      • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
      • 3 From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab.
      • 4 From the Paper Type area, select Use printer sensor.
    • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
      • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
      • 3 From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab.
      • 4 From the Paper Type area, select Use my choice.
• Printing ideas
  • Printing on plain paper
    • Step 1: Load the paper
    • Step 2: Customize the print settings
    • Step 3: Print your document
  • Printing photos
    • Step 1: Load the photo paper
    • Step 2: Customize the print settings
      • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
        • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
        • 3 Select a paper size:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
          • b From the Paper Size area, select:
          • c From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. For more information about printing on custo...
          • 4 Click OK.
    • Step 3: Print your photos
  • Printing on premium or coated paper
    • Step 1: Load the premium paper
    • Step 2: Customize the print settings
      • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
        • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
        • 3 Select a paper size:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
          • b From the Paper Size area, select Paper.
          • c From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. For more information about printing on custo...
          • 4 Click OK.
    • Step 3: Print your document
  • Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper
    • Step 1: Load the paper
    • Step 2: Customize the print settings
      • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
        • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
        • 3 Print on both sides of the page:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.
          • b From the Duplexing area, select Two-Sided.
          • c Select Side Flip or Top Flip.
          • 4 Further customize your document following the steps for your paper type.
          • 5 Click OK.
    • Step 3: Print your document
      • 1 Load the stack of paper and reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from y...
        • 2 Click Continue Printing.
        • 1 From the Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options.
          • 2 Clear the Print Instruction page to assist in reloading check box.
          • 3 Click OK.
  • Printing cards
    • Step 1: Load the cards
    • Step 2: Customize the print settings
      • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
        • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
        • 3 Select a paper size:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
          • b From the Paper Size area, select:
          • c From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. For more information about printing on custo...
          • 4 Click OK.
    • Step 3: Print your cards
  • Printing envelopes
    • Step 1: Load the envelopes
    • Step 2: Customize the print settings
      • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
        • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
        • 3 Select an envelope size:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
          • b From the Paper Size area, select Envelope.
          • c From the Envelope Size menu, select the correct size. For more information about printing on cu...
          • 4 Select the orientation:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
          • b From the Orientation area, select Landscape.
          • 5 Click OK.
    • Step 3: Print your envelopes
  • Printing color images in black and white
    • Step 1: Load the paper
    • Step 2: Customize the print settings
      • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
        • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
        • 3 To print color images in black and white:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab.
          • b Select Print Color Images in Black and White.
          • 4 Further customize your document following the steps for your paper type.
          • 5 Click OK.
    • Step 3: Print your document
  • Printing a booklet
    • Step 1: Load the paper
    • Step 2: Customize the print settings
      • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
        • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
        • 3 Select a paper size:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
          • b From the Paper Size area, select Paper.
          • c From the Paper Size menu, select A4 or Letter.
          • 4 Select a print layout:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.
          • b From the Layout area, select Booklet.
          • 5 Enter the number of sheets per bundle.
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options.
          • b Enter the number of sheets you want in each bundle and then click OK.
          • 6 Click OK to close the Print Properties dialog box.
    • Step 3: Print your document
      • 1 Insert the stack of paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away ...
        • 2 Click Continue Printing.
      • 1 From the Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options.
        • 2 Clear the Print instruction page to assist in reloading check box.
        • 3 Click OK.
    • Step 4: Build your booklet
      • 1 Remove the first bundle from the paper exit tray, fold it in half, and set it aside.
        • 2 Remove the next bundle, fold it in half, and then stack it on top of the first bundle.
        • 3 Continue to stack the bundles on top of each other until your booklet is complete.
        • 4 Bind the bundles to complete your booklet.
  • Printing labels
    • Step 1: Load the labels
    • Step 2: Customize the print settings
      • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
        • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
        • 3 Select a paper size:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
          • b From the Paper Size area, select Paper.
          • c From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. For more information about printing on custo...
          • 4 Click OK.
    • Step 3: Print your labels
  • Printing handouts
    • Step 1: Load the paper
    • Step 2: Customize the print settings
      • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
        • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
        • 3 Select a print layout:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.
          • b From the Layout area, select N-up.
          • c Select the number of pages (two, three, four, or eight) you want to print on a single sheet of ...
          • d If you want to print a border around each page image, select Print Page Borders.
          • 4 To print on both sides of the paper:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.
          • b From the Duplexing area, select Two-Sided.
          • c Select Side Flip or Top Flip binding.
          • 5 Click OK.
    • Step 3: Print your handouts
      • 1 After the first half of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you to reload the p...
        • 2 Click Continue Printing.
      • 1 From the Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options.
        • 2 Clear the Print instruction page to assist in reloading check box.
        • 3 Click OK.
  • Printing a poster
    • Step 1: Load the paper
    • Step 2: Customize the print settings
      • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
        • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options
        • 3 Select a print layout:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.
          • b From the Layout area, select Poster.
          • 4 Select your poster size:
        • a Select the size of your poster: 2 x 2 (four pages total), 3 x 3 (nine pages total), or 4 x 4 (1...
          • b Select Print Crop Marks if you want help cutting the edges of your pages.
          • 5 If you need to reprint a selection of pages:
        • a Click Select Pages To Print...
          • b Click OK.
          • 6 Click OK.
    • Step 3: Print your poster
    • Assemble your poster
      • 1 On each printed page, trim the white edges from two adjacent sides.
        • 2 Arrange the pages so that every trimmed edge overlaps an untrimmed edge (the white edge).
        • 3 Tape the backs of the pages together.
        • 4 To complete your poster, trim any remaining white edges.
  • Printing iron-on transfers
    • Step 1: Load the iron-on transfers
    • Step 2: Customize the print settings
      • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
        • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
        • 3 If your software program does not have mirror or iron-on settings, select a print layout:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.
          • b From the Layout area, select Mirror.
          • 4 Click OK.
    • Step 3: Print your iron-on transfer
  • Printing transparencies
    • Step 1: Load the transparencies
    • Step 2: Customize the print settings
      • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
        • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
        • 3 Select a paper size:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
          • b From the Paper Size area, select Paper.
          • c From the Paper Size menu, select A4 or Letter.
          • 4 Click OK.
    • Step 3: Print your transparencies
  • Printing your document in reverse order
    • Step 1: Load the paper
    • Step 2: Customize the print settings
      • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
        • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
        • 3 To print the last page first:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab.
          • b Select Print Last Page First.
          • 4 Follow the steps for your paper type to further customize your document.
          • 5 Click OK.
    • Step 3: Print your document
  • Printing a banner
    • Step 1: Load the banner paper
      • 1 Remove any paper from the printer.
        • 2 Place a stack of banner paper with only the number of sheets you need to print your banner behi...
        • 3 Load the leading edge of the banner paper into the printer against the right side of the paper ...
        • 4 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the banner paper.
    • Step 2: Customize the print settings
      • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
        • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
        • 3 Select a banner size:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
          • b From the Paper Size area, select Banner.
          • c From the Banner Size menu, select A4 or Letter.
          • 4 Select the orientation:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
          • b From the Orientation area, select Portrait or Landscape.
          • 5 Select a print layout:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab.
          • b From the Layout area, select Banner.
          • 6 Click OK.
    • Step 3: Print your banner
  • Printing on custom size paper
    • Step 1: Load the custom size paper
    • Step 2: Customize the print settings
      • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
        • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
        • 3 Create a custom paper size:
        • a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
          • b From the Paper Size menu, select Custom Size.
          • c From the Units area, select Millimeters or Inches.
          • d Type the dimensions for your custom paper size.
          • e Click OK.
          • 4 Continue to customize your document based on your paper type.
    • Step 3: Print your document
• Maintenance
  • Replacing the print cartridges
    • Removing the used cartridges
      • 1 Make sure the power light is on.
        • 2 Raise the front cover.
        • 3 Pull the cartridges toward you until you hear a snap.
        • 4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly.
    • Installing the cartridges
      • 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and...
        • 2 Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Insert the black or photo cartridge in the righ...
        • 3 Snap the cartridges into place.
        • 4 Close the front cover.
    • Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software
      • 1 Open the LSC. For help, see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page11.
        • 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge.
        • 3 Select the type of cartridge you installed.
        • 4 Click OK or Next.
        • 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with “Aligning the print cartridges.”
  • Aligning the print cartridges
    • 1 Load plain paper.
      • 2 Open the Lenovo Solution Center. For help, see page11.
      • 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to fix the blurry edges.
      • 4 Click Print.
      • a Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group.
        • b Use the arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to select the number that matches the darkest...
        • c Click OK.
  • Improving print quality
    • 1 From your software program, click File Print.
      • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
      • 3 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best.
    • 1 Reinsert the print cartridges:
      • a Remove the print cartridges. For help, see page43.
        • b Insert the print cartridges. For help, see page45.
        • c Print your document again.
        • d If print quality has not improved, continue with step2.
        • 2 Clean the print nozzles:
      • a Load paper. For help, see page13.
        • b Open the Lenovo Solution Center. For help, see page11.
        • c Click the Maintenance tab.
        • d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks.
        • e Click Print.
        • f Print your document again to verify that your print quality has improved.
        • g If you are not satisfied with your print quality, continue with step3, and then print your doc...
        • 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts:
      • a Remove the print cartridges. For help, see page43.
        • b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.
        • c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the directi...
        • d Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about ...
        • e With another clean section of the cloth, repeat stepc through d.
        • f Allow the nozzles and contacts to dry completely.
        • g Reinsert the print cartridges.
        • h Print your document again.
        • i If the print quality does not improve, repeat step3 up to two more times.
        • j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For information, see ...
  • Preserving the print cartridges
  • Ordering supplies
• Setup troubleshooting
  • Troubleshooting checklist
    • 1 Click Start Settings Printers
      • 2 Right-click the Lenovo 5110 and make sure that Set as Default is selected.
    • 1 Disconnect your printer from any external devices.
      • 2 Connect your printer directly to your computer with a USB cable.
      • 3 Follow these instructions to print a test page.
      • a Open the Lenovo Solution Center. For help, see page11.
        • b From the Maintenance tab, click Print a Test Page.
  • Solving printer software installation problems
    • When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens.
      • 1 Close all open software programs.
        • 2 Restart your computer.
        • 3 Click Cancel on all screens similar to the following that appear.
        • 4 Eject and reinsert the printer software CD.
        • 5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer.
        • 6 Double-click your CD-ROM drive icon. If necessary, double-click setup.exe.
        • 7 Follow the instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation.
    • Removing the printer software
      • 1 From your desktop, click Start Programs Lenovo5110-6110 Uninstall Lenovo5110-6110.
        • 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to remove the printer software.
        • 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software.
    • Installing the printer software
      • Using the CD that came with your printer
        • 1 Close all open software programs.
          • 2 When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD.
          • 3 Click Install.
          • 4 Follow instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation.
      • Using the World Wide Web
        • 1 From the Lenovo Web site, www.lenovo.com, select the appropriate driver for your operating system.
          • 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to install the printer software.
• General troubleshooting
  • Understanding error messages and flashing lights
    • Paper Jam message
    • Ink Low message
    • The paper feed light is blinking
      • 1 Load paper.
        • 2 Press the paper feed button.
    • The power light is blinking
      • 1 Check your computer screen for error messages.
        • 2 Turn the printer off.
        • 3 Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer back on. For more help, see “Clearing paper misfe...
  • Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing
    • Printer is plugged in, but does not print
      • 1 Click Start Settings Printers.
        • 2 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lenovo5110-6110 printer icon.
        • 3 From the Printer menu, make sure:
      • 1 Click Start Control Panel.
        • 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware.
        • 3 Click View installed printers or fax printers.
        • 4 From the Printers folder, make sure there is a check next to the Lenovo5110-6110 printer icon ...
        • 5 From the Printer menu, make sure that Pause Printing is not selected.
      • 1 Click Start Settings Printers.
        • 2 Right-click the Lenovo5110-6110 printer icon, and then click Properties.
        • 3 Click the Details tab.
        • 4 From the Ports drop-down menu, check the printer port.
        • 5 Click OK.
      • 1 Click Start Settings Printers.
        • 2 Right-click the Lenovo5110-6110 printer icon, and then click Properties.
        • 3 Click the Ports tab.
        • 4 From the list of ports, select USB printer port.
        • 5 Click Apply.
        • 6 Click OK.
      • 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes.
        • 2 Right-click the Lenovo5110-6110 printer icon, and then click Properties.
        • 3 Click the Ports tab.
        • 4 From the list of ports, select USB printer port or Virtual printer port for USB.
        • 5 Click Apply.
        • 6 Click OK.
      • 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers.
        • 2 In the Printers folder, make sure there is only one Lenovo5110-6110 printer icon.
    • Test page does not print
    • Alignment page does not print
    • Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print
    • Printer prints very slowly
  • Clearing paper misfeeds or jams
    • Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed
    • Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty media
    • Printer has a paper jam
      • 1 Turn the printer off.
        • 2 Turn the printer back on.
        • a Turn the printer off.
          • b Pull firmly on the paper to remove it.
          • c Turn the printer on.
  • Solving print quality problems
    • Print is too dark or smudged
    • Vertical straight lines are not smooth
    • Print smears on the page
    • Printed pages have alternating bands of light and dark print (intermittent printing)
    • Characters are missing or unexpected
    • Printed characters are improperly formed or misaligned
      • 1 Click Start Settings Printers.
        • 2 Double-click your printer icon.
        • 3 Select the document you want to cancel.
        • 4 From the Document menu, click Cancel.
    • Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen
      • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
        • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
        • 3 Click Options Quality Options.
        • 4 Click Select color settings manually.
        • 5 Select Natural Color.
    • Colors on the printout are faded
    • Photos do not print as expected
      • 1 With your document open, click File Print.
        • 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
        • 3 From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
        • 4 From the Paper Size area, select Borderless.
        • 5 From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size.
        • 6 From the Print Properties dialog box, click OK.
        • 7 From the Print dialog box, click OK.
  • Solving specialty media problems
    • Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together
    • Transparencies or photos contain white lines
  • Service station in China
• Notices
• Glossary
  • alignment page
  • alignment values
  • automatic alignment
  • Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF)
  • banner paper
  • booklets
  • bundle
  • cartridge contact
  • coated paper
  • collate
  • continuous form paper
  • custom size paper
  • default printer
  • default printer settings
  • driver
  • duplex
  • glossy paper
  • handouts
  • label
  • landscape orientation
  • line art
  • long-edge binding
  • manual alignment
  • margins
  • mirror
  • N-up
  • natural color
  • operating system
  • paper type sensor
  • peripheral device
  • photo paper
  • plain paper
  • portrait orientation
  • poster
  • premium paper
  • print cartridge
  • print cartridge nozzles
  • print queue
  • printer driver
  • printer port
  • printer software
  • program
  • reverse order printing
  • sharpen
  • short-edge binding
  • side flip
  • software program
  • top flip
  • transparency
  • USB cable
  • USB port
  • watermark
• Index