User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB)
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... posters 18 Maintaining your printer 21 Using the Control Program 21 Installing or replacing print cartridges 22 Improving print quality 24 Preserving print cartridges 26 Troubleshooting 27 Printer prints slowly or doesn't print 28 Paper misfeeds or jams 31 Document prints with mistakes or poor quality 32 Problems with transparencies, photos...
... posters 18 Maintaining your printer 21 Using the Control Program 21 Installing or replacing print cartridges 22 Improving print quality 24 Preserving print cartridges 26 Troubleshooting 27 Printer prints slowly or doesn't print 28 Paper misfeeds or jams 31 Document prints with mistakes or poor quality 32 Problems with transparencies, photos...
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...; If a print cartridge runs out of ink, leave the empty cartridge in the printer until you may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the print cartridges in an air-tight container. Printing with only one of failures or... damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. • 26 • • • Chapter 3 • The print cartridge does not print correctly if removed from the printer except to the "Troubleshooting: Print Quality" section of refilled cartridges. Refer to ...
...; If a print cartridge runs out of ink, leave the empty cartridge in the printer until you may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the print cartridges in an air-tight container. Printing with only one of failures or... damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. • 26 • • • Chapter 3 • The print cartridge does not print correctly if removed from the printer except to the "Troubleshooting: Print Quality" section of refilled cartridges. Refer to ...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB)
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... bidirectional printing. • Two-way communications is enabled in the Where area. When your printer has a problem, first make sure that: Troubleshooting Paper misfeeds or jams (see page 31) Document prints with mistakes or poor quality (see page 32) Problems with transparencies, photos, or ...printer port is an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable that describes your printing problem, and then read the category for a USB cable. 4 Troubleshooting Printer prints slowly or doesn't print (see page 36) • The power supply is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded ...
... bidirectional printing. • Two-way communications is enabled in the Where area. When your printer has a problem, first make sure that: Troubleshooting Paper misfeeds or jams (see page 31) Document prints with mistakes or poor quality (see page 32) Problems with transparencies, photos, or ...printer port is an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable that describes your printing problem, and then read the category for a USB cable. 4 Troubleshooting Printer prints slowly or doesn't print (see page 36) • The power supply is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded ...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB)
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... Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print Make sure: • You have a switch box or other device and connect it supports bidirectional communication. Troubleshooting Before proceeding, verify that: • The parallel or USB cable is securely attached to both the printer and the personal computer. • The printer is... printer is turned On, and the paper is loaded correctly. • The parallel or USB cable is completely plugged into the printer. • Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer. • Troubleshooting • • • 29 •
... Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print Make sure: • You have a switch box or other device and connect it supports bidirectional communication. Troubleshooting Before proceeding, verify that: • The parallel or USB cable is securely attached to both the printer and the personal computer. • The printer is... printer is turned On, and the paper is loaded correctly. • The parallel or USB cable is completely plugged into the printer. • Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer. • Troubleshooting • • • 29 •
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...sheet feeder. • The printer is designed to bow in Printer Properties. • Your application is on the thickness of your application. • Troubleshooting • • • 31 • Printer does not feed envelopes If regular paper feeds without problems, make sure: • You are ...3. • You are using a paper recommended for inkjet printers. • You do not load too much paper in the sheet feeder. Troubleshooting Paper misfeeds or jams Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Make sure: • You are using an envelope size supported by your printer, and...
...sheet feeder. • The printer is designed to bow in Printer Properties. • Your application is on the thickness of your application. • Troubleshooting • • • 31 • Printer does not feed envelopes If regular paper feeds without problems, make sure: • You are ...3. • You are using a paper recommended for inkjet printers. • You do not load too much paper in the sheet feeder. Troubleshooting Paper misfeeds or jams Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Make sure: • You are using an envelope size supported by your printer, and...
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... of light and dark print (intermittent printing) • Make sure Enable Buffer Mode is appropriate for the paper type. For help , see page 28. • Troubleshooting • • • 33 • If you are clean. For help , see page 21. • Select High (1200 x 1200 dpi) or ...nozzles are printing on regular paper, select the Draft (300 x 600 dpi) Print Quality setting from the Document/Quality tab of Printer Properties. Troubleshooting Print is too dark or smudged Make sure: • You let the ink dry before handling the paper. • The Paper Type setting...
... of light and dark print (intermittent printing) • Make sure Enable Buffer Mode is appropriate for the paper type. For help , see page 28. • Troubleshooting • • • 33 • If you are clean. For help , see page 21. • Select High (1200 x 1200 dpi) or ...nozzles are printing on regular paper, select the Draft (300 x 600 dpi) Print Quality setting from the Document/Quality tab of Printer Properties. Troubleshooting Print is too dark or smudged Make sure: • You let the ink dry before handling the paper. • The Paper Type setting...
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...; • • 35 • For help , see page 25. For help , see the "Troubleshooting: Print Quality" section of your printer driver Help. Printer does not feed envelopes For help , see page 6. Problems with transparencies, photos, or envelopes Transparencies or...page 5. • Your print nozzles may be low on ink. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see page 21. • Clean the print nozzles. Troubleshooting Colors on the printout are faded • Your print cartridge may need cleaning. Check the ink level graphics on the Cartridges tab of your printer...
...; • • 35 • For help , see page 25. For help , see the "Troubleshooting: Print Quality" section of your printer driver Help. Printer does not feed envelopes For help , see page 6. Problems with transparencies, photos, or envelopes Transparencies or...page 5. • Your print nozzles may be low on ink. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see page 21. • Clean the print nozzles. Troubleshooting Colors on the printout are faded • Your print cartridge may need cleaning. Check the ink level graphics on the Cartridges tab of your printer...
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... messages Ink Low 36 Paper Jam 32, 36 Printer Offline 29 European Community Directives Conformity 41 F Federal Communications Commision Compliance Information Statement 40 flashing lights troubleshooting 36 foils See transparencies G greeting cards loading 3 setting recommendations 7 H halftone settings adjusting 6 handouts printing 14 Index Index ••• 43 •• tions 7 bidirectional...
... messages Ink Low 36 Paper Jam 32, 36 Printer Offline 29 European Community Directives Conformity 41 F Federal Communications Commision Compliance Information Statement 40 flashing lights troubleshooting 36 foils See transparencies G greeting cards loading 3 setting recommendations 7 H halftone settings adjusting 6 handouts printing 14 Index Index ••• 43 •• tions 7 bidirectional...
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... photo paper 3 postcards 3 transparencies 4 statement of the pa- per 9 posters 18 using Web smoothing 6 printing last page first 6 printing problems See troubleshooting R release tab 2 removing print cartridge 22 reverse page order 6 S safety information 41 setting recommendations banner paper 7 booklets 15 cards 7 custom size paper... T test page alignment 24 does not print 30 nozzle test pattern 25 transparencies loading 4 problems 35 setting recommendations 8 troubleshooting blank pages 29 color quality 34 doesn't print 28 envelopes don't print 31 error messages 36 faded colors 35 flashing ...
... photo paper 3 postcards 3 transparencies 4 statement of the pa- per 9 posters 18 using Web smoothing 6 printing last page first 6 printing problems See troubleshooting R release tab 2 removing print cartridge 22 reverse page order 6 S safety information 41 setting recommendations banner paper 7 booklets 15 cards 7 custom size paper... T test page alignment 24 does not print 30 nozzle test pattern 25 transparencies loading 4 problems 35 setting recommendations 8 troubleshooting blank pages 29 color quality 34 doesn't print 28 envelopes don't print 31 error messages 36 faded colors 35 flashing ...
User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB)
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... Click the left or right arrows to the information source. Home page Beyond the basics -tells you how to the information you need. Troubleshooting -provides information for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 Use this guide: 1 From the Acrobat Reader File menu, select Print. 2 Click... printing -tells you how to load paper and adjust your printer -tells you how to install, replace, and align the print cartridges. Lexmark Z42 Color Jetprinter ™ User's Guide for solving printing problems. Appendix -provides notices, safety, and warranty information. Index -provides quick links ...
... Click the left or right arrows to the information source. Home page Beyond the basics -tells you how to the information you need. Troubleshooting -provides information for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 Use this guide: 1 From the Acrobat Reader File menu, select Print. 2 Click... printing -tells you how to load paper and adjust your printer -tells you how to install, replace, and align the print cartridges. Lexmark Z42 Color Jetprinter ™ User's Guide for solving printing problems. Appendix -provides notices, safety, and warranty information. Index -provides quick links ...
User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB)
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Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Basic printing is as easy as: Step 1: Load the paper Step 2: Customize the printer driver Step 3: Print your document 3
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Basic printing is as easy as: Step 1: Load the paper Step 2: Customize the printer driver Step 3: Print your document 3
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Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Steps to basic printing Step 1: Load the paper You can load up to 100 sheets of paper (depending on thickness). 1 Place the paper against the right side of the paper support. Note: Make sure you do not force the paper into the sheet feeder when you . For example, letter or A4 size paper should extend above the top of the sheet feeder, with the print side facing you load it. Paper support Sheet feeder Troubleshooting Appendix 4 Index
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Steps to basic printing Step 1: Load the paper You can load up to 100 sheets of paper (depending on thickness). 1 Place the paper against the right side of the paper support. Note: Make sure you do not force the paper into the sheet feeder when you . For example, letter or A4 size paper should extend above the top of the sheet feeder, with the print side facing you load it. Paper support Sheet feeder Troubleshooting Appendix 4 Index
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Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing 2 Squeeze the release tab and the paper guide together and slide the paper guide to the edge of the paper. Paper guide Release tab 5
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing 2 Squeeze the release tab and the paper guide together and slide the paper guide to the edge of the paper. Paper guide Release tab 5
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Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Loading specialty media Follow these guidelines when loading specialty media: Load up to: Make sure: 10 envelopes • the print side is facing you. • envelopes are loaded vertically against the right side of the sheet feeder. • the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • the paper guide is against the side of the envelopes. 6
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Loading specialty media Follow these guidelines when loading specialty media: Load up to: Make sure: 10 envelopes • the print side is facing you. • envelopes are loaded vertically against the right side of the sheet feeder. • the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • the paper guide is against the side of the envelopes. 6
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Note: We recommend printing your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Load up to: 10 greeting cards, index cards, or postcards Make sure: • the print side is facing you. ...
Note: We recommend printing your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Load up to: 10 greeting cards, index cards, or postcards Make sure: • the print side is facing you. ...
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Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your paper size fits within these dimensions: - to 17.0 in. • the paper guide is against the side of custom size paper Make sure: • the print side is facing you. • your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Load up to 8.5 in. - Width: 76 mm to 432 mm 5.0 in . Length: 127 mm to 216 mm 3.0 in . to : 100 sheets of the paper. 8
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your paper size fits within these dimensions: - to 17.0 in. • the paper guide is against the side of custom size paper Make sure: • the print side is facing you. • your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Load up to 8.5 in. - Width: 76 mm to 432 mm 5.0 in . Length: 127 mm to 216 mm 3.0 in . to : 100 sheets of the paper. 8
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Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Load up to: 20 sheets of banner paper Make sure: • you place the banner paper behind the printer, ...
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Load up to: 20 sheets of banner paper Make sure: • you place the banner paper behind the printer, ...
User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB)
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... is your printer driver. Your printer driver includes three tabs: Page Setup, Color, and Features. Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Steps to access the printer driver Help. Note: Click the Help button on any tab in the printer driver to basic printing Step 2: Customize the...
... is your printer driver. Your printer driver includes three tabs: Page Setup, Color, and Features. Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Steps to access the printer driver Help. Note: Click the Help button on any tab in the printer driver to basic printing Step 2: Customize the...
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..., click the Properties, Option, or Setup button (depending on the application). 4 Change settings as needed . Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to ALL documents, unless you change them from the application. 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Printers. 2 From the...
..., click the Properties, Option, or Setup button (depending on the application). 4 Change settings as needed . Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to ALL documents, unless you change them from the application. 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Printers. 2 From the...
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Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to create a paper size. Color tab to: • Select a Document Color and Shading (Halftone) setting • Adjust the brightness and contrast...select a binding edge • Choose the default settings • Perform print cartridge maintenance • Select Dry Time Delay • View the current printer settings Lexmark Z42 Series ColorFine Properties Page Setup Color Features Paper Size: Letter (8.5 x 11 in ) Plain Paper Normal Portrait 1 On OK Cancel Help 12 Custom Paper Size ...
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to create a paper size. Color tab to: • Select a Document Color and Shading (Halftone) setting • Adjust the brightness and contrast...select a binding edge • Choose the default settings • Perform print cartridge maintenance • Select Dry Time Delay • View the current printer settings Lexmark Z42 Series ColorFine Properties Page Setup Color Features Paper Size: Letter (8.5 x 11 in ) Plain Paper Normal Portrait 1 On OK Cancel Help 12 Custom Paper Size ...