User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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...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 ... or poor quality 17 Problems with transparencies or envelopes 19 Error messages and flashing lights 20 Appendix 21 Installing printer software 21 Uninstalling printer software 22 Printing from DOS 22 Statement of Limited Warranty 22 Warranty 22 Electronic emission notices 24 Contents • ...
...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 ... or poor quality 17 Problems with transparencies or envelopes 19 Error messages and flashing lights 20 Appendix 21 Installing printer software 21 Uninstalling printer software 22 Printing from DOS 22 Statement of Limited Warranty 22 Warranty 22 Electronic emission notices 24 Contents • ...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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... documents you perform printing tasks. See page 6 for more information. Opening the Printer Properties from the sidebar menu. 4 Change settings as needed . Step 3: Customize the printer settings Your printer software includes several applications that let you are currently creating in your printer. 3 Select Properties from an application This lets you change them later from the...
... documents you perform printing tasks. See page 6 for more information. Opening the Printer Properties from the sidebar menu. 4 Change settings as needed . Step 3: Customize the printer settings Your printer software includes several applications that let you are currently creating in your printer. 3 Select Properties from an application This lets you change them later from the...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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The first page of your document will be on either tab in the paper exit tray. • Collate your printer and its software. For more information, see page 1. • Select a paper type. • Select a print quality setting. • Reset the default settings.... on top of your document pages. Printing The Printer Properties application includes two tabs: Paper and Document/Quality. Document/Quality tab to access the printer driver Help. • Printing • • • 5 • Each tab contains settings for the type of the printer software you are using.
The first page of your document will be on either tab in the paper exit tray. • Collate your printer and its software. For more information, see page 1. • Select a paper type. • Select a print quality setting. • Reset the default settings.... on top of your document pages. Printing The Printer Properties application includes two tabs: Paper and Document/Quality. Document/Quality tab to access the printer driver Help. • Printing • • • 5 • Each tab contains settings for the type of the printer software you are using.
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...8226; View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from the Start menu click: 1 Programs. 2 Lexmark Z12 Series. 3 Lexmark Z12 Control Program. About tab to enable/disable various printer software functions, such as Sound Effects and Buffer Mode. Help button on your ink level. DOS Printing tab ...8226; Align the print cartridge for DOS printing. Options tab to view printer software version and copyright information. Note: You can also access the Control Program by doubleclicking the Lexmark Z12 Series printer icon on any tab in the Control Program to : • Monitor...
...8226; View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from the Start menu click: 1 Programs. 2 Lexmark Z12 Series. 3 Lexmark Z12 Control Program. About tab to enable/disable various printer software functions, such as Sound Effects and Buffer Mode. Help button on your ink level. DOS Printing tab ...8226; Align the print cartridge for DOS printing. Options tab to view printer software version and copyright information. Note: You can also access the Control Program by doubleclicking the Lexmark Z12 Series printer icon on any tab in the Control Program to : • Monitor...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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...for a parallel cable, or to a USB port for a USB cable. If you need to change your printer port to a USB port, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. Follow the instructions on page 21, making sure to click Cancel on any screens. Note: See page 26... for an explanation of printer parts, including the buttons, lights, and locations of cable connections. Troubleshooting • • ...
...for a parallel cable, or to a USB port for a USB cable. If you need to change your printer port to a USB port, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. Follow the instructions on page 21, making sure to click Cancel on any screens. Note: See page 26... for an explanation of printer parts, including the buttons, lights, and locations of cable connections. Troubleshooting • • ...
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...; The parallel or USB cable is securely attached to both the printer and the computer. • Your printer port is plugged in your printer software: 1 From the printer's Control Program, click the Options tab. 2 Make sure Disable Printer to your computer screen. Printer prints slowly or doesn't print Your printer and your computer may need to disconnect your...
...; The parallel or USB cable is securely attached to both the printer and the computer. • Your printer port is plugged in your printer software: 1 From the printer's Control Program, click the Options tab. 2 Make sure Disable Printer to your computer screen. Printer prints slowly or doesn't print Your printer and your computer may need to disconnect your...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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..., select Run. • • Appendix •••21 Appendix You will need to print. The Lexmark Z12 software installation screen appears. 4 Click Install Printer Software. The Win Self-Extractor window opens. 5 Follow the set of the printer software: 1 Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD does not run automatically when you try...
..., select Run. • • Appendix •••21 Appendix You will need to print. The Lexmark Z12 software installation screen appears. 4 Click Install Printer Software. The Win Self-Extractor window opens. 5 Follow the set of the printer software: 1 Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM drive. If the CD does not run automatically when you try...
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...; Conforms to in good working order. and Canada, refer to • • 22 •• Appendix • To uninstall the printer software: 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 2 Select Lexmark Z12 Series. 3 Select Lexmark Z12 Series Uninstall. 4 Follow the instructions on page 21. b In the command-line text box, type the letter of your CD-ROM...
...; Conforms to in good working order. and Canada, refer to • • 22 •• Appendix • To uninstall the printer software: 1 From the Start menu, select Programs. 2 Select Lexmark Z12 Series. 3 Select Lexmark Z12 Series Uninstall. 4 Follow the instructions on page 21. b In the command-line text box, type the letter of your CD-ROM...
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tions 6 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 24 Index Index ••• 27 •• tions 6 D diagram of printer parts 26 diskettes, installing printer software 21 DOS printing 7, 22 downloaded printer driver installing 21 E electronic emission notices 24 Energy Star notice 25 envelopes loading 2 problems 16 setting recommenda- erties 3 setting recommenda- Index A aligning print cartridge 10...
tions 6 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 24 Index Index ••• 27 •• tions 6 D diagram of printer parts 26 diskettes, installing printer software 21 DOS printing 7, 22 downloaded printer driver installing 21 E electronic emission notices 24 Energy Star notice 25 envelopes loading 2 problems 16 setting recommenda- erties 3 setting recommenda- Index A aligning print cartridge 10...
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... colors 17 smudged 18 too dark 18 troubleshooting 17 printer driver downloading 21 installing 21 uninstalling 22 printer driver Help accessing 5, 7 printer parts 26 Printer Properties customizing 4 • 28 • • • Index • ink cartridge See print cartridge Ink Low message 20 installing print cartridge 8 printer software 21 intermittent printing 18 internet printing Web Smoothing...
... colors 17 smudged 18 too dark 18 troubleshooting 17 printer driver downloading 21 installing 21 uninstalling 22 printer driver Help accessing 5, 7 printer parts 26 Printer Properties customizing 4 • 28 • • • Index • ink cartridge See print cartridge Ink Low message 20 installing print cartridge 8 printer software 21 intermittent printing 18 internet printing Web Smoothing...
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...paper misfeeds 16 print is smudged 18 print is too dark 18 print quality 17 print smears 18 printer not printing 14, 20 Printer Offline message 15 printer settings 19 printer software installing 21 uninstalling 22 slow printing 14, 15 specialty papers 19 test page does not print 16 two...-way communications 14 unexpected characters 19 vertical lines not smooth 17 white lines 19 two-way communications disabling 14 problems 14 U uninstalling printer software 22 United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 25 USB cable connector locating 26 USB cable, part number 24 Index ••• 29...
...paper misfeeds 16 print is smudged 18 print is too dark 18 print quality 17 print smears 18 printer not printing 14, 20 Printer Offline message 15 printer settings 19 printer software installing 21 uninstalling 22 slow printing 14, 15 specialty papers 19 test page does not print 16 two...-way communications 14 unexpected characters 19 vertical lines not smooth 17 white lines 19 two-way communications disabling 14 problems 14 U uninstalling printer software 22 United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 25 USB cable connector locating 26 USB cable, part number 24 Index ••• 29...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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Home page Lexmark™ Z12 Color Jetprinter™ User's Guide for using this guide • Use ... Windows 2000 Use this guide. • Click the left side of this guide when you have questions about your printer or when you encounter a problem. Click the house to return to the Home page. • To view edition...the information you need. Maintaining your printer tells you want to print, and click OK. Troubleshooting provides information for printing. Steps to basic printing tells you how to load paper and adjust your printer software for solving printing problems. Appendix ...
Home page Lexmark™ Z12 Color Jetprinter™ User's Guide for using this guide • Use ... Windows 2000 Use this guide. • Click the left side of this guide when you have questions about your printer or when you encounter a problem. Click the house to return to the Home page. • To view edition...the information you need. Maintaining your printer tells you want to print, and click OK. Troubleshooting provides information for printing. Steps to basic printing tells you how to load paper and adjust your printer software for solving printing problems. Appendix ...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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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 document 3 For help using your printer with Windows 95 or Windows 98, refer to use your printer with your printer. 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 Windows 2000.
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 document 3 For help using your printer with Windows 95 or Windows 98, refer to use your printer with your printer. 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 Windows 2000.
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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In Windows 2000, your printer and its software. Printing Preferences includes two tabs: Page Setup and Features. Both tabs contain settings for operating your printer driver is called Printing Preferences. Appendix 11 Index Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Steps to basic printing Load up to: 25 ... against the side of the transparencies is facing you perform printing tasks with superior printing results. Step 3: Customize the printer software Your printer software includes applications that let you (smooth side down). • The paper guide is the...
In Windows 2000, your printer and its software. Printing Preferences includes two tabs: Page Setup and Features. Both tabs contain settings for operating your printer driver is called Printing Preferences. Appendix 11 Index Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Steps to basic printing Load up to: 25 ... against the side of the transparencies is facing you perform printing tasks with superior printing results. Step 3: Customize the printer software Your printer software includes applications that let you (smooth side down). • The paper guide is the...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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... you are designed to the default settings. Make sure landscape orientation is selected in your printer software was installed, the printer driver was set to override the envelope settings in the printer software. Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Selecting settings for specialty media When your application. •...
... you are designed to the default settings. Make sure landscape orientation is selected in your printer software was installed, the printer driver was set to override the envelope settings in the printer software. Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Selecting settings for specialty media When your application. •...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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... : • Control how and when the Control Program displays. • Enable bidirectional support. • Disable the printer shortcut. Control Program -Lexmark Z12 ColorFine Status Cartridge Options About Low Full Install Cartridge... Align Cartridge... Options tab to find printer software version and copyright information. Steps to : • Install a print cartridge. • Align the cartridge. • Clean...
... : • Control how and when the Control Program displays. • Enable bidirectional support. • Disable the printer shortcut. Control Program -Lexmark Z12 ColorFine Status Cartridge Options About Low Full Install Cartridge... Align Cartridge... Options tab to find printer software version and copyright information. Steps to : • Install a print cartridge. • Align the cartridge. • Clean...
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... a problem, first make sure: • The power supply is connected to the printer and plugged into a properly grounded electrical outlet. • The printer is turned On. • The printer cable is securely attached to the Troubleshooting section of your printer software: 1 From the printer's Control Program, click the Options tab. 2 Make sure Enable Bidirectional Support is...
... a problem, first make sure: • The power supply is connected to the printer and plugged into a properly grounded electrical outlet. • The printer is turned On. • The printer cable is securely attached to the Troubleshooting section of your printer software: 1 From the printer's Control Program, click the Options tab. 2 Make sure Enable Bidirectional Support is...
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... able to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Troubleshooting Printer doesn't print If your printer doesn't print, your printer and your computer screen. Before proceeding, verify that your printer cannot establish bidirectional communications with your ...printer's Control Program are shaded. • Error messages (such as Paper Out) and job progress information do not appear on . 36 Index The following events also indicate bidirectional communications problems: • A message appears on your computer screen indicating that : • The printer software...
... able to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Troubleshooting Printer doesn't print If your printer doesn't print, your printer and your computer screen. Before proceeding, verify that your printer cannot establish bidirectional communications with your ...printer's Control Program are shaded. • Error messages (such as Paper Out) and job progress information do not appear on . 36 Index The following events also indicate bidirectional communications problems: • A message appears on your computer screen indicating that : • The printer software...
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... check your port settings in Windows 2000: 1 Click Start. 2 Select Settings. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the Lexmark Z12 Series ColorFine™ icon. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click the Ports tab. 7 Select USB or LPTn to change your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting • Your printer software is set to an LPTn port if you are using a parallel cable...
... check your port settings in Windows 2000: 1 Click Start. 2 Select Settings. 3 Click Printers. 4 Right-click the Lexmark Z12 Series ColorFine™ icon. 5 Click Properties. 6 Click the Ports tab. 7 Select USB or LPTn to change your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting • Your printer software is set to an LPTn port if you are using a parallel cable...
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.... For help loading paper, see page 6. • Make sure the appropriate envelope size or specialty media is selected in the printer software. • Make sure you are using a specialty media or envelope size that is against the right side of the envelopes. Steps... to print envelopes. Make sure the paper guide is supported by your printer. • Your application may not be designed to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty media • Make sure your application's documentation...
.... For help loading paper, see page 6. • Make sure the appropriate envelope size or specialty media is selected in the printer software. • Make sure you are using a specialty media or envelope size that is against the right side of the envelopes. Steps... to print envelopes. Make sure the paper guide is supported by your printer. • Your application may not be designed to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty media • Make sure your application's documentation...