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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 •...
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... to the setup sheet. See pages 4 and 5 for a diagram of the printer parts. The black pages print with the black cartridge, and the pages containing color print with a color cartridge, Lexmark part number 17G0060. Printing • • • 1 •• Your printer came with the color cartridge. See page 26 for information on...
... to the setup sheet. See pages 4 and 5 for a diagram of the printer parts. The black pages print with the black cartridge, and the pages containing color print with a color cartridge, Lexmark part number 17G0060. Printing • • • 1 •• Your printer came with the color cartridge. See page 26 for information on...
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... banner. page into the sheet feeder. 3 Slide the paper guide to the edge of the banner paper. 4 Continue with "Step 3: Customize the printer settings" on page 4. 5 After your stack of banner paper on d Insert the leading edge of sheets needed to the upright position. • Printing...3 • We do not recommend using continuous form paper for inkjets only. Printing Loading banner paper Use banner paper recommended for dot matrix printers. Although the paper support holds up slightly to 20 sheets of banner paper, load only the number of the first the paper support. For...
... banner. page into the sheet feeder. 3 Slide the paper guide to the edge of the banner paper. 4 Continue with "Step 3: Customize the printer settings" on page 4. 5 After your stack of banner paper on d Insert the leading edge of sheets needed to the upright position. • Printing...3 • We do not recommend using continuous form paper for inkjets only. Printing Loading banner paper Use banner paper recommended for dot matrix printers. Although the paper support holds up slightly to 20 sheets of banner paper, load only the number of the first the paper support. For...
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... 6 for the documents you change them later from the sidebar menu. 4 Change settings as needed . Opening the Printer Properties from Windows When you open the Printer Properties from Windows, the settings apply to ALL documents, unless you perform printing tasks. See page 6 for your software... application. 1 Open the application's File menu. 2 Choose Print (or Printer) Setup. 3 In the Printer Setup dialog box, click the Properties, Option, or Setup button (depending on the application). 4 Change settings as needed . Step 3: ...
... 6 for the documents you change them later from the sidebar menu. 4 Change settings as needed . Opening the Printer Properties from Windows When you open the Printer Properties from Windows, the settings apply to ALL documents, unless you perform printing tasks. See page 6 for your software... application. 1 Open the application's File menu. 2 Choose Print (or Printer) Setup. 3 In the Printer Setup dialog box, click the Properties, Option, or Setup button (depending on the application). 4 Change settings as needed . Step 3: ...
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... images with greater clarity. • Find out which version 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...you are printing from the internet to print. • Reverse the printing order of the printer software you are using. Each tab contains settings for the type of the stack in the Printer Properties to : • Select color settings for operating your document. Document/Quality tab ...
... images with greater clarity. • Find out which version 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...you are printing from the internet to print. • Reverse the printing order of the printer software you are using. Each tab contains settings for the type of the stack in the Printer Properties to : • Select color settings for operating your document. Document/Quality tab ...
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... Banner paper Paper From the list of Paper Sizes, scroll to dry before printing it to select Custom. • Enter the dimensions for your printer settings for printing on specialty papers, use the following table. index cards, or postcards Document/Quality • From the Paper Type area, select ...Greeting Card Stock. Note: When printing transparencies, remove each transparency as it exits from the printer and allow it on an iron-on : Properties tab: To make these selections: Envelopes Paper From the Paper Size area, scroll to the...
... Banner paper Paper From the list of Paper Sizes, scroll to dry before printing it to select Custom. • Enter the dimensions for your printer settings for printing on specialty papers, use the following table. index cards, or postcards Document/Quality • From the Paper Type area, select ...Greeting Card Stock. Note: When printing transparencies, remove each transparency as it exits from the printer and allow it on an iron-on : Properties tab: To make these selections: Envelopes Paper From the Paper Size area, scroll to the...
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... numbers and order supplies directly from the Start menu click: 1 Programs. 2 Lexmark Z12 Series. 3 Lexmark Z12 Control Program. DOS Printing tab to : • Monitor the status of your print job. • Cancel your print job. • Print a test page. • View your printer and install or replace print cartridges. To open the Control Program, from...
... numbers and order supplies directly from the Start menu click: 1 Programs. 2 Lexmark Z12 Series. 3 Lexmark Z12 Control Program. DOS Printing tab to : • Monitor the status of your print job. • Cancel your print job. • Print a test page. • View your printer and install or replace print cartridges. To open the Control Program, from...
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Store it . • 8 • • • Chapter 2 • 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. Improving print quality Installing or replacing your print cartridge 1 Make sure the Power light is busy. The print cartridge carrier moves to the loading position unless the printer is On. Power light Paper Feed light 2 Raise the front cover.
Store it . • 8 • • • Chapter 2 • 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. Improving print quality Installing or replacing your print cartridge 1 Make sure the Power light is busy. The print cartridge carrier moves to the loading position unless the printer is On. Power light Paper Feed light 2 Raise the front cover.
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...the cartridge until it remove the sticker print cartridge carrier. on the screen to complete cartridge alignment. For help , see page 10. • Maintaining your printer 4 Install the replacement cartridge: Warning: DO NOT touch the gold area on new cartridge, cartridge into and transparent tape place. For help , see page ...cartridge you installed and click OK. 8 If you are installing a b Insert the print c Push back firmly on the print cartridge. Maintaining your printer • • • 9 • a If you installed a new cartridge, a dialog box displays.
...the cartridge until it remove the sticker print cartridge carrier. on the screen to complete cartridge alignment. For help , see page 10. • Maintaining your printer 4 Install the replacement cartridge: Warning: DO NOT touch the gold area on new cartridge, cartridge into and transparent tape place. For help , see page ...cartridge you installed and click OK. 8 If you are installing a b Insert the print c Push back firmly on the print cartridge. Maintaining your printer • • • 9 • a If you installed a new cartridge, a dialog box displays.
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...one shown: • 10 • • • Chapter 2 • Your printer prints an alignment test page and a dialog box displays. Cleaning print nozzles 1 Load plain paper in the printer. 2 From the Control Program's Cartridge tab, select Align Cartridge. Aligning the print cartridge... 1 Load plain paper in the printer. 2 From the Control Program's Cartridge tab, select Clean Print Nozzles. If...
...one shown: • 10 • • • Chapter 2 • Your printer prints an alignment test page and a dialog box displays. Cleaning print nozzles 1 Load plain paper in the printer. 2 From the Control Program's Cartridge tab, select Align Cartridge. Aligning the print cartridge... 1 Load plain paper in the printer. 2 From the Control Program's Cartridge tab, select Clean Print Nozzles. If...
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... has breaks, run the test up to the one shown: Maintaining your printer • • • 11 • Refer to the diagonal line below the printed bars. Look for a break in your printer, the printer prints a nozzle test pattern similar to two more times. Note: In ...the examples above the printed bars. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see page 7. • Maintaining your printer 3 Compare the diagonal line above the printed bars to the "Troubleshooting: Print Quality" section of the printer driver Help. Wiping print nozzles If print quality does not ...
... has breaks, run the test up to the one shown: Maintaining your printer • • • 11 • Refer to the diagonal line below the printed bars. Look for a break in your printer, the printer prints a nozzle test pattern similar to two more times. Note: In ...the examples above the printed bars. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see page 7. • Maintaining your printer 3 Compare the diagonal line above the printed bars to the "Troubleshooting: Print Quality" section of the printer driver Help. Wiping print nozzles If print quality does not ...
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...• 12 • • • Chapter 2 • To remove a print cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it (see the following section). Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of time. the storage unit. 2 Snap the storage unit securely into place.... Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. Preserving print cartridges To ensure the longest...
...• 12 • • • Chapter 2 • To remove a print cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it (see the following section). Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of time. the storage unit. 2 Snap the storage unit securely into place.... Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. Preserving print cartridges To ensure the longest...
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... connections. Follow the instructions on page 21, making sure to a USB port for the solution. If you need to change your printer port to a USB port, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. Troubleshooting • • • 13 •• Note: See page 26 for a parallel cable, or to ...Error messages and flashing lights (see page 20) From the list of printing problems in the Where area. 3 If you need to change your printer port to click Next on any screens. Follow the instructions on page 21, making sure to an LTPn port, uninstall and then reinstall the...
... connections. Follow the instructions on page 21, making sure to a USB port for the solution. If you need to change your printer port to a USB port, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. Troubleshooting • • • 13 •• Note: See page 26 for a parallel cable, or to ...Error messages and flashing lights (see page 20) From the list of printing problems in the Where area. 3 If you need to change your printer port to click Next on any screens. Follow the instructions on page 21, making sure to an LTPn port, uninstall and then reinstall the...
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...two-way communications is enabled in and turned On. For help, see page 13. • The printer is plugged in your printer software: 1 From the printer's Control Program, click the Options tab. 2 Make sure Disable Printer to PC Communications is not selected. • If you are using a parallel cable, make sure it...) connected to the computer's parallel port, make sure that : • The parallel or USB cable is securely attached to both the printer and the computer. • Your printer port is set to an LPTn port if you are using a parallel cable or to a USB port if you have a switch box...
...two-way communications is enabled in and turned On. For help, see page 13. • The printer is plugged in your printer software: 1 From the printer's Control Program, click the Options tab. 2 Make sure Disable Printer to PC Communications is not selected. • If you are using a parallel cable, make sure it...) connected to the computer's parallel port, make sure that : • The parallel or USB cable is securely attached to both the printer and the computer. • Your printer port is set to an LPTn port if you are using a parallel cable or to a USB port if you have a switch box...
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... a blank page after appearing to print than regular text. Printer is plugged in the Printer Properties. For help , see page 9. • Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer. 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 the Pause...
... a blank page after appearing to print than regular text. Printer is plugged in the Printer Properties. For help , see page 9. • Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer. 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 the Pause...
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... 3 • Test page does not print Make sure: • Your print cartridge is designed to bow in the sheet feeder. • The printer is on a flat, level surface. For help , see page 2. • You are loading the envelopes correctly. Check the user's documentation that supports... bidirectional printing. • Your Lexmark printer is not damaged. Printer does not feed envelopes If regular paper feeds without problems, make sure it is set as the default printer. Paper misfeeds or jams Paper misfeeds Make sure: • You ...
... 3 • Test page does not print Make sure: • Your print cartridge is designed to bow in the sheet feeder. • The printer is on a flat, level surface. For help , see page 2. • You are loading the envelopes correctly. Check the user's documentation that supports... bidirectional printing. • Your Lexmark printer is not damaged. Printer does not feed envelopes If regular paper feeds without problems, make sure it is set as the default printer. Paper misfeeds or jams Paper misfeeds Make sure: • You ...
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...smooth To improve the print quality of vertical straight lines in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher Print Quality setting in the Printer Properties. For help , see page 10. If you can 't be low on ink. Document prints with slight color variations. • Your ...print cartridge may be removed: 1 Press the Power button to print. Troubleshooting Printer has a paper jam Remove the paper from the colors on the screen • Use a different brand of paper. Check the ink level graphic...
...smooth To improve the print quality of vertical straight lines in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher Print Quality setting in the Printer Properties. For help , see page 10. If you can 't be low on ink. Document prints with slight color variations. • Your ...print cartridge may be removed: 1 Press the Power button to print. Troubleshooting Printer has a paper jam Remove the paper from the colors on the screen • Use a different brand of paper. Check the ink level graphic...
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..., see page 14. For help , see page 10. • 18 • • • Chapter 3 • For help , see page 4. • Your printer may have alternating bands of the Control Program. For help , see page 7. • Select High 1200dpi Print Quality on the Document/Quality tab in the... printer. • The paper is straight and unwrinkled. • The Print Quality setting is selected on the page • If the page is ...
..., see page 14. For help , see page 10. • 18 • • • Chapter 3 • For help , see page 4. • Your printer may have alternating bands of the Control Program. For help , see page 7. • Select High 1200dpi Print Quality on the Document/Quality tab in the... printer. • The paper is straight and unwrinkled. • The Print Quality setting is selected on the page • If the page is ...
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...unexpected • Make sure your Lexmark printer is selected as it exits the printer and allow to all documents, change printer settings from Windows. Transparencies contain white lines • Select High 1200dpi Print Quality in your application for an inkjet printer. For help , see page 16...settings apply to dry completely before stacking. • Use a transparency designed for more information. • The settings in the Printer Properties. Check the documentation that application. For help, see page 4. • Your print nozzles may have two-way communication ...
...unexpected • Make sure your Lexmark printer is selected as it exits the printer and allow to all documents, change printer settings from Windows. Transparencies contain white lines • Select High 1200dpi Print Quality in your application for an inkjet printer. For help , see page 16...settings apply to dry completely before stacking. • Use a transparency designed for more information. • The settings in the Printer Properties. Check the documentation that application. For help, see page 4. • Your print nozzles may have two-way communication ...
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... stalled. Purchase a new print cartridge. The Power light is On and the Paper Feed light is blinking • If the printer 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 On but the...8. Both the Power light and the Paper Feed light are secure. 4 Plug the power supply back in. 5 Press the Power button to turn the printer back On. For help . Check your print cartridge, see page 17. Error messages and flashing lights Paper Jam message Power Paper light Feed light For...
... stalled. Purchase a new print cartridge. The Power light is On and the Paper Feed light is blinking • If the printer 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 On but the...8. Both the Power light and the Paper Feed light are secure. 4 Plug the power supply back in. 5 Press the Power button to turn the printer back On. For help . Check your print cartridge, see page 17. Error messages and flashing lights Paper Jam message Power Paper light Feed light For...