User's Guide for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Macintosh OS 8.6 and 9
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..., such as Sound Effects and Buffer Mode. To open the Control Program from the Lexmark Z22/Z32 Series desktop icon. Maintaining your printer and install or replace print cartridges. Options tab to find the printer software version and copyright information. Note: You can.... • Print a test page. • View your ink levels. Status tab to change settings for best print quality. • Clean the print nozzles. • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from Lexmark's Web site. Cartridges tab to access printer driver help. Help button to : ...
..., such as Sound Effects and Buffer Mode. To open the Control Program from the Lexmark Z22/Z32 Series desktop icon. Maintaining your printer and install or replace print cartridges. Options tab to find the printer software version and copyright information. Note: You can.... • Print a test page. • View your ink levels. Status tab to change settings for best print quality. • Clean the print nozzles. • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from Lexmark's Web site. Cartridges tab to access printer driver help. Help button to : ...
User's Guide for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Macintosh OS 8.6 and 9
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...purge lines will print: 1 purge line 3 purge lines 4 purge lines 6 purge lines 4 Compare the diagonal line above the printed bars. Look for Macintosh. 3 From the Cartridges tab, select Clean Print Nozzles. A broken line indicates clogged nozzles. • 20 • • • Chapter 3 • 2 Open the Control Program for ... them. Broken lines at the bottom of paper and prints a nozzle test pattern similar to the one shown: Purge lines print when ink is forced through the print nozzles to the diagonal line below the printed bars. For help, see page 15 or 16.
...purge lines will print: 1 purge line 3 purge lines 4 purge lines 6 purge lines 4 Compare the diagonal line above the printed bars. Look for Macintosh. 3 From the Cartridges tab, select Clean Print Nozzles. A broken line indicates clogged nozzles. • 20 • • • Chapter 3 • 2 Open the Control Program for ... them. Broken lines at the bottom of paper and prints a nozzle test pattern similar to the one shown: Purge lines print when ink is forced through the print nozzles to the diagonal line below the printed bars. For help, see page 15 or 16.
User's Guide for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Macintosh OS 8.6 and 9
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... ink on wiping the print nozzles or cleaning the print cartridge contacts, see the next section. For help on the nozzles. For help , see the "Troubleshooting: Print Quality Problems" section of both lines is still unsatisfactory. Preserving print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridge and... and contacts If print quality does not improve after running the test three times, the print nozzles are still broken, wipe the print cartridge nozzles. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see page 19), there may also need to two more times. • If ...
... ink on wiping the print nozzles or cleaning the print cartridge contacts, see the next section. For help on the nozzles. For help , see the "Troubleshooting: Print Quality Problems" section of both lines is still unsatisfactory. Preserving print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridge and... and contacts If print quality does not improve after running the test three times, the print nozzles are still broken, wipe the print cartridge nozzles. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see page 19), there may also need to two more times. • If ...
User's Guide for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Macintosh OS 8.6 and 9
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... your computer may not be able to PC Communications is not selected. Printer prints slowly or doesn't print Your printer and your computer. • Print cartridge ink level indicators are shaded. 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer prints slowly or doesn't print, see page 30. Error messages and flashing lights, see page 23. Paper misfeeds...
... your computer may not be able to PC Communications is not selected. Printer prints slowly or doesn't print Your printer and your computer. • Print cartridge ink level indicators are shaded. 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer prints slowly or doesn't print, see page 30. Error messages and flashing lights, see page 23. Paper misfeeds...
User's Guide for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Macintosh OS 8.6 and 9
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... settings from Macintosh. Check the documentation that application. For help , see page 19. Print is too dark or smudged Make sure: • You let the ink dry before handling the paper. • The Paper Type setting matches the paper type loaded in Macintosh. For help , see page 12 to clean the... with that came with your application for the paper type. For help , see page 23. • 28 • • • Chapter 4 • • Test the cartridge alignment.
... settings from Macintosh. Check the documentation that application. For help , see page 19. Print is too dark or smudged Make sure: • You let the ink dry before handling the paper. • The Paper Type setting matches the paper type loaded in Macintosh. For help , see page 12 to clean the... with that came with your application for the paper type. For help , see page 23. • 28 • • • Chapter 4 • • Test the cartridge alignment.
User's Guide for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Macintosh OS 8.6 and 9
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... the colors on the screen • An ink cartridge may be low on the Cartridges tab of your printer's Control Program or Control Panel. • Clean the print nozzles. Colors on the printout are missing or unexpected • Make sure your Lexmark printer is selected as the default printer. •...; Your printer may be out of your printer's Control Program or Control Panel. • Use a different brand of paper. Check the ink level graphic on the Cartridges tab of ink or low on page 23. For...
... the colors on the screen • An ink cartridge may be low on the Cartridges tab of your printer's Control Program or Control Panel. • Clean the print nozzles. Colors on the printout are missing or unexpected • Make sure your Lexmark printer is selected as the default printer. •...; Your printer may be out of your printer's Control Program or Control Panel. • Use a different brand of paper. Check the ink level graphic on the Cartridges tab of ink or low on page 23. For...
User's Guide for Windows 95, Windows 98, and Macintosh OS 8.6 and 9
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... messages and flashing lights Paper Jam message For help , see page 26. Power Paper light Feed light Ink Low message Your print cartridge is out of ink. The Power light is on and the Paper Feed light is blinking • If the printer is running out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the ... • Select the High Quality 1200dpi setting. • Your print nozzles may need cleaning. The Power light and Paper Feed light are blinking The print cartridge carrier has stalled.
... messages and flashing lights Paper Jam message For help , see page 26. Power Paper light Feed light Ink Low message Your print cartridge is out of ink. The Power light is on and the Paper Feed light is blinking • If the printer is running out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the ... • Select the High Quality 1200dpi setting. • Your print nozzles may need cleaning. The Power light and Paper Feed light are blinking The print cartridge carrier has stalled.
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... settings 5 bidirectional communications 23 blinking lights Paper Feed 30 Power 30 C cards Macintosh loading 8 settings 12 Windows loading 2 settings 5 cartridges, print aligning 18 installing 17 preserving 21 removing 17 replacing 17 CD-ROM,installing software 32 characters, missing or unexpected 29 coated paper Macintosh... electronic emission notices 33 Energy Star 34 envelopes Macintosh loading 8 settings 12 Windows loading 2 settings 5 error messages Ink Low 30 Paper Jam 26, 30 Printer Offline 25 European Community directives conformity 34 Index • • • 37 ••
... settings 5 bidirectional communications 23 blinking lights Paper Feed 30 Power 30 C cards Macintosh loading 8 settings 12 Windows loading 2 settings 5 cartridges, print aligning 18 installing 17 preserving 21 removing 17 replacing 17 CD-ROM,installing software 32 characters, missing or unexpected 29 coated paper Macintosh... electronic emission notices 33 Energy Star 34 envelopes Macintosh loading 8 settings 12 Windows loading 2 settings 5 error messages Ink Low 30 Paper Jam 26, 30 Printer Offline 25 European Community directives conformity 34 Index • • • 37 ••
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... improving print quality 18 index cards Macintosh loading 8 settings 12 Windows loading 2 settings 5 Industry Canada compliance statement 34 Ink Low message 30 installing print cartridge 17 printer software 31, 32 intermittent printing 28 Internet printing 3 iron-on transfers Macintosh loading 8 settings 13 Windows loading ...7 Mac OS 9 7 Macintosh basics 7 installing printer soft- ware 31 locks up 32 margins, minimum settings 27 messages, error Ink Low 30 Paper Jam 30 Printer Offline 25 N notices electronic emission 33 Energy Star 34 European Community directives conformity 34 FCC statement 33...
... improving print quality 18 index cards Macintosh loading 8 settings 12 Windows loading 2 settings 5 Industry Canada compliance statement 34 Ink Low message 30 installing print cartridge 17 printer software 31, 32 intermittent printing 28 Internet printing 3 iron-on transfers Macintosh loading 8 settings 13 Windows loading ...7 Mac OS 9 7 Macintosh basics 7 installing printer soft- ware 31 locks up 32 margins, minimum settings 27 messages, error Ink Low 30 Paper Jam 30 Printer Offline 25 N notices electronic emission 33 Energy Star 34 European Community directives conformity 34 FCC statement 33...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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... you installed a Lexmark Z32 printer driver, both cartridges must be installed before you installed a new cartridge(s), click the appropriate box to reset the ink levels to install two cartridges for printing. 23 It is not necessary to full. b If you can print with either the black or color cartridge. If you installed a combined Lexmark Z22/Z32 printer driver, you...
... you installed a Lexmark Z32 printer driver, both cartridges must be installed before you installed a new cartridge(s), click the appropriate box to reset the ink levels to install two cartridges for printing. 23 It is not necessary to full. b If you can print with either the black or color cartridge. If you installed a combined Lexmark Z22/Z32 printer driver, you...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer Cleaning the print nozzles The print cartridge nozzle test helps you can see page 18. 3 Click the Cartridge tab. 28 For help, see if the cleaning process was successful. Run the nozzle test when: • Characters are not printing ... in graphics or printed text. • Print is smudged or too dark. • Colors do not print correctly. The nozzle test also cleans the print cartridge by forcing ink through the nozzles. A test line prints so you pinpoint any clogged nozzles.
Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer Cleaning the print nozzles The print cartridge nozzle test helps you can see page 18. 3 Click the Cartridge tab. 28 For help, see if the cleaning process was successful. Run the nozzle test when: • Characters are not printing ... in graphics or printed text. • Print is smudged or too dark. • Colors do not print correctly. The nozzle test also cleans the print cartridge by forcing ink through the nozzles. A test line prints so you pinpoint any clogged nozzles.
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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Gently blot and wipe dry. 3 Reinstall the print cartridge(s) and repeat the nozzle test. For help , see page 20. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. b Use another clean section of cloth to basic ... nozzles and contacts If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles (see page 28), there may be dried ink on the print nozzles or contacts. 1 Remove the print cartridge(s) from the printer. Hold the damp, lint-free cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds. Gently blot and wipe...
Gently blot and wipe dry. 3 Reinstall the print cartridge(s) and repeat the nozzle test. For help , see page 20. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. b Use another clean section of cloth to basic ... nozzles and contacts If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles (see page 28), there may be dried ink on the print nozzles or contacts. 1 Remove the print cartridge(s) from the printer. Hold the damp, lint-free cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds. Gently blot and wipe...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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... two-way communications problems: • A message displays on your computer screen indicating your printer cannot establish bidirectional communications with your computer. • Print cartridge ink level indicators on the Cartridges tab of the printer's Control Program are shaded. • Error messages (such as Paper Out) and job progress information do not display on...
... two-way communications problems: • A message displays on your computer screen indicating your printer cannot establish bidirectional communications with your computer. • Print cartridge ink level indicators on the Cartridges tab of the printer's Control Program are shaded. • Error messages (such as Paper Out) and job progress information do not display on...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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... not smooth To improve the print quality of vertical straight lines in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. For help , see page 28. For help , see page 28. 42 Remove the pages as they exit the printer and allow them to High Speed... Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting • Change the Print Quality setting to dry before stacking. • The print nozzles may be smearing the ink. For help , see page 25. • Clean the print nozzles.
... not smooth To improve the print quality of vertical straight lines in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. For help , see page 28. For help , see page 28. 42 Remove the pages as they exit the printer and allow them to High Speed... Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting • Change the Print Quality setting to dry before stacking. • The print nozzles may be smearing the ink. For help , see page 25. • Clean the print nozzles.
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For help changing the print cartridge, see page 28. For help , see page 20. • Use a different brand of ink or low on ink. Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with slight color variations. • Remove any print jobs and resend your colors still seem faded...misaligned • Cancel any extra devices such as a scanner, and connect the printer directly to print. • Align the print cartridges. Colors on the printout differ from colors on the screen." Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Printed ...
For help changing the print cartridge, see page 28. For help , see page 20. • Use a different brand of ink or low on ink. Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with slight color variations. • Remove any print jobs and resend your colors still seem faded...misaligned • Cancel any extra devices such as a scanner, and connect the printer directly to print. • Align the print cartridges. Colors on the printout differ from colors on the screen." Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Printed ...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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Power Paper light Feed light Ink Low message A print cartridge is out of ink. The Power light and Paper Feed light are blinking The print cartridge carrier has stalled. Steps to basic printing Maintaining your screen for any error messages. 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Wait a few seconds and then turn the ...
Power Paper light Feed light Ink Low message A print cartridge is out of ink. The Power light and Paper Feed light are blinking The print cartridge carrier has stalled. Steps to basic printing Maintaining your screen for any error messages. 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Wait a few seconds and then turn the ...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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... installing 20 part numbers 21 preserving 32 removing 21 replacing 20 CD-ROM installing software 48 characters, misformed 44 Choose Cartridges window 23 coated paper loading 7 settings 14 contacts, print wiping 31 Control Program opening 18 tabs 19 using 18 ... settings 13 diskettes 48 Document Defaults customizing 10 tabs 10 downloaded printer driver, installing 47 E Energy Star 50 envelopes loading 6 settings 13, 30 error messages Ink Low 46 Paper Jam 46 Printer Not Ready 37 Printer Offline 37 European Community Directives Conformity 50 52 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R ...
... installing 20 part numbers 21 preserving 32 removing 21 replacing 20 CD-ROM installing software 48 characters, misformed 44 Choose Cartridges window 23 coated paper loading 7 settings 14 contacts, print wiping 31 Control Program opening 18 tabs 19 using 18 ... settings 13 diskettes 48 Document Defaults customizing 10 tabs 10 downloaded printer driver, installing 47 E Energy Star 50 envelopes loading 6 settings 13, 30 error messages Ink Low 46 Paper Jam 46 Printer Not Ready 37 Printer Offline 37 European Community Directives Conformity 50 52 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R ...