User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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Contents Contents Printing 1 Step 1: Insert the appropriate print cartridge 1 Step 2: Load the print media 2 Step 3: Customize the printer settings 4 Step 4: Print your document 6 Maintaining your printer 7 Using the Control Program 7 Improving print quality 8 Preserving print cartridges 12 Troubleshooting 13 Printer prints slowly or doesn't print 14 Paper misfeeds or jams 16 Document prints with mistakes or...
Contents Contents Printing 1 Step 1: Insert the appropriate print cartridge 1 Step 2: Load the print media 2 Step 3: Customize the printer settings 4 Step 4: Print your document 6 Maintaining your printer 7 Using the Control Program 7 Improving print quality 8 Preserving print cartridges 12 Troubleshooting 13 Printer prints slowly or doesn't print 14 Paper misfeeds or jams 16 Document prints with mistakes or...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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.... • To print your entire document using the cartridge already installed in the Printer Properties. Printing • • • 1 •• The black pages print with the black cartridge, and the pages containing color print with a color cartridge, Lexmark part number 17G0060. Your printer came with the color cartridge. See page 26 for information on selecting Automatic...
.... • To print your entire document using the cartridge already installed in the Printer Properties. Printing • • • 1 •• The black pages print with the black cartridge, and the pages containing color print with a color cartridge, Lexmark part number 17G0060. Your printer came with the color cartridge. See page 26 for information on selecting Automatic...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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... can also access the Control Program by doubleclicking the Lexmark Z12 Series printer icon on any tab in the Control Program to : • Install or replace a print cartridge. • Align the print cartridge for DOS printing. Cartridge tab to access the printer driver Help. 2 Maintaining your printer Maintaining your printer Using the Control Program The Control Program lets you...
... can also access the Control Program by doubleclicking the Lexmark Z12 Series printer icon on any tab in the Control Program to : • Install or replace a print cartridge. • Align the print cartridge for DOS printing. Cartridge tab to access the printer driver Help. 2 Maintaining your printer Maintaining your printer Using the Control Program The Control Program lets you...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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Store it . • 8 • • • Chapter 2 • The print cartridge carrier moves to the loading position unless the printer is On. Front cover Print cartridge carrier in the print cartridge storage unit (see page 12) or dispose of it in the loading position 3 Remove the old print cartridge. Power light Paper Feed light 2 Raise the front cover. Improving print quality Installing or replacing your print cartridge 1 Make sure the Power light is busy.
Store it . • 8 • • • Chapter 2 • The print cartridge carrier moves to the loading position unless the printer is On. Front cover Print cartridge carrier in the print cartridge storage unit (see page 12) or dispose of it in the loading position 3 Remove the old print cartridge. Power light Paper Feed light 2 Raise the front cover. Improving print quality Installing or replacing your print cartridge 1 Make sure the Power light is busy.
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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... help , see page 10. • Maintaining your printer 4 Install the replacement cartridge: Warning: DO NOT touch the gold area on the screen to complete cartridge alignment. snaps securely into the the cartridge until it remove the sticker print cartridge carrier. Follow the instructions on the print cartridge. Maintaining your printer • • • 9 • a If you installed...
... help , see page 10. • Maintaining your printer 4 Install the replacement cartridge: Warning: DO NOT touch the gold area on the screen to complete cartridge alignment. snaps securely into the the cartridge until it remove the sticker print cartridge carrier. Follow the instructions on the print cartridge. Maintaining your printer • • • 9 • a If you installed...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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..., enter the number from the printed test page that prints has a group of alignment patterns. If you have a black cartridge installed in the printer. 2 From the Control Program's Cartridge tab, select Clean Print Nozzles. Your printer prints an alignment test page and a dialog box displays. For help , see page 7. For help , see page 7. Cleaning...
..., enter the number from the printed test page that prints has a group of alignment patterns. If you have a black cartridge installed in the printer. 2 From the Control Program's Cartridge tab, select Clean Print Nozzles. Your printer prints an alignment test page and a dialog box displays. For help , see page 7. For help , see page 7. Cleaning...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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... nozzles If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles, you have a color cartridge installed in the diagonal line above the printed bars. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see page 7. • Maintaining your printer 3 Compare the diagonal line above , there are no broken lines, indicating that the nozzles are...
... nozzles If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles, you have a color cartridge installed in the diagonal line above the printed bars. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see page 7. • Maintaining your printer 3 Compare the diagonal line above , there are no broken lines, indicating that the nozzles are...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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... tabs of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. until it snaps securely into 4 Push back firmly on the cartridge place. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cartridge 3 Insert the extra print cartridge into storage unit into the slots as shown. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of the storage...
... tabs of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. until it snaps securely into 4 Push back firmly on the cartridge place. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cartridge 3 Insert the extra print cartridge into storage unit into the slots as shown. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of the storage...
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...cartridge. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print than regular text. Printer is functioning properly. For help , see page 4. • Consider purchasing more memory or increasing the virtual memory for your software application. • Troubleshooting • • • 15 • To check the printer status: 1 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z12... icon. 2 Click the Printer menu and make sure no check mark appears next to...
...cartridge. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print than regular text. Printer is functioning properly. For help , see page 4. • Consider purchasing more memory or increasing the virtual memory for your software application. • Troubleshooting • • • 15 • To check the printer status: 1 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z12... icon. 2 Click the Printer menu and make sure no check mark appears next to...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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...cartridge is not damaged. Printer does not feed envelopes If regular paper feeds without problems, make sure it is an IEEE 1284compliant parallel cable that came with your printer... is selected in the Printer Properties. • Your software application is designed to bow in the sheet feeder. • The printer is against the side...• You do not force the paper down into the printer when you are loading the envelopes correctly. If you load it... Make sure: • You are using a paper recommended for inkjet printers. • You do not load too much paper in the sheet ...
...cartridge is not damaged. Printer does not feed envelopes If regular paper feeds without problems, make sure it is an IEEE 1284compliant parallel cable that came with your printer... is selected in the Printer Properties. • Your software application is designed to bow in the sheet feeder. • The printer is against the side...• You do not force the paper down into the printer when you are loading the envelopes correctly. If you load it... Make sure: • You are using a paper recommended for inkjet printers. • You do not load too much paper in the sheet ...
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... Remove any extra devices such as a scanner, and connect the printer to turn the printer On. 5 Resend your printer's Control Program. If you can 't be low on ink. For help , see page 4. • Test the cartridge alignment. Colors on the printout are not smooth To improve the ...higher Print Quality setting in the Printer Properties. Document prints with slight color variations. • Your print cartridge may be removed: 1 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2 Pull firmly on the Cartridge tab of your document to print. Troubleshooting Printer has a paper jam Remove the...
... Remove any extra devices such as a scanner, and connect the printer to turn the printer On. 5 Resend your printer's Control Program. If you can 't be low on ink. For help , see page 4. • Test the cartridge alignment. Colors on the printout are not smooth To improve the ...higher Print Quality setting in the Printer Properties. Document prints with slight color variations. • Your print cartridge may be removed: 1 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2 Pull firmly on the Cartridge tab of your document to print. Troubleshooting Printer has a paper jam Remove the...
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... and flashing lights Paper Jam message Power Paper light Feed light For help . Purchase a new print cartridge. Ink Low message The print cartridge is not printing 1 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2 Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. 3 Make sure all cable connections are ...; • • Chapter 3 • The Power light is On and the Paper Feed light is blinking • If the printer is out of ink. Check your print cartridge, see page 17. Both the Power light and the Paper Feed light are secure. 4 Plug the power supply back in. 5 Press...
... and flashing lights Paper Jam message Power Paper light Feed light For help . Purchase a new print cartridge. Ink Low message The print cartridge is not printing 1 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2 Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. 3 Make sure all cable connections are ...; • • Chapter 3 • The Power light is On and the Paper Feed light is blinking • If the printer is out of ink. Check your print cartridge, see page 17. Both the Power light and the Paper Feed light are secure. 4 Plug the power supply back in. 5 Press...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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... explanation. Paper support Holds paper upright in use. Front cover Open to turn the printer on or off. Sheet feeder Load paper here. Printer parts Power button Press to install a print cartridge or clear paper jams. Paper exit tray Print cartridge storage unit Store the cartridge (black or color) not currently in the sheet feeder.
... explanation. Paper support Holds paper upright in use. Front cover Open to turn the printer on or off. Sheet feeder Load paper here. Printer parts Power button Press to install a print cartridge or clear paper jams. Paper exit tray Print cartridge storage unit Store the cartridge (black or color) not currently in the sheet feeder.
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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erties 3 setting recommenda- Index A aligning print cartridge 10 B banding 18 banners loading 2, 3 printing 3 recommended paper 3 selecting in Printer Prop- tions 6 error messages Ink Low 20 Paper Jam 17 Printer Offline 15 European Community Directives Conformity notice 24 F Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Information Statement 24 flashing lights troubleshooting 20 foils See transparencies front cover...
erties 3 setting recommenda- Index A aligning print cartridge 10 B banding 18 banners loading 2, 3 printing 3 recommended paper 3 selecting in Printer Prop- tions 6 error messages Ink Low 20 Paper Jam 17 Printer Offline 15 European Community Directives Conformity notice 24 F Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Information Statement 24 flashing lights troubleshooting 20 foils See transparencies front cover...
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... 26 Paper Feed 20 patterns 20 Power 20 loading banners 2, 3 custom size paper 2 envelopes 2 greeting cards 2 index cards 2 iron-on transfers loading 2 setting recommenda- ink cartridge See print cartridge Ink Low message 20 installing print cartridge 8 printer software 21 intermittent printing 18 internet printing Web Smoothing 5 iron-on transfers 2 postcards 2 transparencies 2 location of...
... 26 Paper Feed 20 patterns 20 Power 20 loading banners 2, 3 custom size paper 2 envelopes 2 greeting cards 2 index cards 2 iron-on transfers loading 2 setting recommenda- ink cartridge See print cartridge Ink Low message 20 installing print cartridge 8 printer software 21 intermittent printing 18 internet printing Web Smoothing 5 iron-on transfers 2 postcards 2 transparencies 2 location of...
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... transfers 6 postcards 6 transparencies 6 sheet feeder locating 26 software, printer Control Program 7 downloading 21 installing 21 Printer Properties 4 uninstalling 22 solving printer problems See troubleshooting Statement of Limited Warranty 22 supplies, ordering 7 T test page alignment 10 does not print 16 nozzle test pattern black cartridge 10 color cartridge 11 transparencies loading 2 problems 19 setting recommendations 6 troubleshooting...
... transfers 6 postcards 6 transparencies 6 sheet feeder locating 26 software, printer Control Program 7 downloading 21 installing 21 Printer Properties 4 uninstalling 22 solving printer problems See troubleshooting Statement of Limited Warranty 22 supplies, ordering 7 T test page alignment 10 does not print 16 nozzle test pattern black cartridge 10 color cartridge 11 transparencies loading 2 problems 19 setting recommendations 6 troubleshooting...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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Steps to basic printing tells you how to load paper and adjust your printer software for Windows 2000 Use this guide when you have questions about your printer tells you how to install, replace, and align the print cartridge. Home page Lexmark™ Z12 Color Jetprinter™ User's Guide for printing. Tips for solving printing problems... to link to move forward or back through the pages. Index provides quick links to the information you want to the information source. Maintaining your printer or when you encounter a problem.
Steps to basic printing tells you how to load paper and adjust your printer software for Windows 2000 Use this guide when you have questions about your printer tells you how to install, replace, and align the print cartridge. Home page Lexmark™ Z12 Color Jetprinter™ User's Guide for printing. Tips for solving printing problems... to link to move forward or back through the pages. Index provides quick links to the information you want to the information source. Maintaining your printer or when you encounter a problem.
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing This guide describes how to the User's Guide that came with your printer. To perform basic printing tasks, follow four simple steps: Step 1: Insert the appropriate print cartridge Step 2: Load the paper Step 3: Customize the printer software Step 4: Print your printer with Windows 95 or Windows 98, refer to use your document 3 For help using your printer with Windows 2000.
Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing This guide describes how to the User's Guide that came with your printer. To perform basic printing tasks, follow four simple steps: Step 1: Insert the appropriate print cartridge Step 2: Load the paper Step 3: Customize the printer software Step 4: Print your printer with Windows 95 or Windows 98, refer to use your document 3 For help using your printer with Windows 2000.
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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... 17G0050) from your point of your color print cartridge, you want to basic printing Step 1: Insert the appropriate print cartridge Your printer uses one print cartridge at a time: either a color cartridge or a black cartridge. Appendix 4 Index Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Steps to print with a color print cartridge (Lexmark part number 17G0060). Documents that you can...
... 17G0050) from your point of your color print cartridge, you want to basic printing Step 1: Insert the appropriate print cartridge Your printer uses one print cartridge at a time: either a color cartridge or a black cartridge. Appendix 4 Index Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Steps to print with a color print cartridge (Lexmark part number 17G0060). Documents that you can...
User's Guide for Macintosh (2.5 MB)
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Maintaining your printer Cartridges tab to find printer software version and copyright information. Help button to basic printing Click the... Appendix 28 Index Steps to access printer driver help. Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting About tab to : • Install or change the print cartridge. • Align the print cartridge for best print quality. • Clean the print nozzles. • Print a test page.
Maintaining your printer Cartridges tab to find printer software version and copyright information. Help button to basic printing Click the... Appendix 28 Index Steps to access printer driver help. Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting About tab to : • Install or change the print cartridge. • Align the print cartridge for best print quality. • Clean the print nozzles. • Print a test page.