User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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...Load the paper 2 Step 2: Customize the printer settings 5 Step 3: Print your document 8 Printing beyond the basics 9 Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 9 Printing handouts 12 Printing booklets 15 Printing 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, or envelopes 35 Error messages and flashing...
...Load the paper 2 Step 2: Customize the printer settings 5 Step 3: Print your document 8 Printing beyond the basics 9 Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 9 Printing handouts 12 Printing booklets 15 Printing 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, or envelopes 35 Error messages and flashing...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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... printer software version and copyright information. About tab to access the printer driver Help. DOS Printing tab to : 1 Programs. 2 Lexmark Z42-Z43 Series. 3 Lexmark Z42-Z43 Control Program. 3 Maintaining your printer Maintaining your printer Using the Control Program The Control Program lets you monitor your printer 21 Status tab to change settings for best print quality. • Clean the print nozzles. • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from the Start menu, click: Click the... Maintaining your printer and install or replace print cartridges...
... printer software version and copyright information. About tab to access the printer driver Help. DOS Printing tab to : 1 Programs. 2 Lexmark Z42-Z43 Series. 3 Lexmark Z42-Z43 Control Program. 3 Maintaining your printer Maintaining your printer Using the Control Program The Control Program lets you monitor your printer 21 Status tab to change settings for best print quality. • Clean the print nozzles. • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from the Start menu, click: Click the... Maintaining your printer and install or replace print cartridges...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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The print cartridge does not print correctly if removed from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in the printer until you may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the printer driver Help. Refer to the "Troubleshooting: Print Quality" section of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see page 25), you are ready to replace it. For best results, use of ink, leave the empty cartridge in an...
The print cartridge does not print correctly if removed from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in the printer until you may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the printer driver Help. Refer to the "Troubleshooting: Print Quality" section of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see page 25), you are ready to replace it. For best results, use of ink, leave the empty cartridge in an...
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... page 28) Paper misfeeds or jams (see page 31) Document prints with mistakes or poor quality (see page 32) Problems with transparencies, photos, or envelopes (see page 35) Error messages and flashing lights (see page 36) From the list of your software application, select Print (or Printer) Setup. 2 Check your printer port is not selected. • If you are using a parallel cable, make sure it if necessary, follow the appropriate set to an LPTn port for a parallel cable, or to a USB port...
... page 28) Paper misfeeds or jams (see page 31) Document prints with mistakes or poor quality (see page 32) Problems with transparencies, photos, or envelopes (see page 35) Error messages and flashing lights (see page 36) From the list of your software application, select Print (or Printer) Setup. 2 Check your printer port is not selected. • If you are using a parallel cable, make sure it if necessary, follow the appropriate set to an LPTn port for a parallel cable, or to a USB port...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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... print cartridges are using the correct cable, and it is an IEEE 1284compliant parallel cable that supports bidirectional printing. • Your Lexmark printer is not damaged. Printer prints very slowly • Close any open applications not in use. • Select Normal (600 x 600 dpi) or Draft (300 x 600 dpi) on the Document/Quality tab of Printer Properties. Print a test page. For help , see page 22. • You are using a parallel cable, make sure no check mark...
... print cartridges are using the correct cable, and it is an IEEE 1284compliant parallel cable that supports bidirectional printing. • Your Lexmark printer is not damaged. Printer prints very slowly • Close any open applications not in use. • Select Normal (600 x 600 dpi) or Draft (300 x 600 dpi) on the Document/Quality tab of Printer Properties. Print a test page. For help , see page 22. • You are using a parallel cable, make sure no check mark...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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... the paper out. 3 Close the front cover. 4 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2 Pull firmly on the paper to print. For help , see page 25. Document prints with mistakes or poor quality Vertical straight lines are missing or unexpected • Make sure your document to remove it is selected as the default printer. • Your printer may have two-way communication problems. For help , see page 5. • Test the cartridge alignment. For help , see page 28...
... the paper out. 3 Close the front cover. 4 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2 Pull firmly on the paper to print. For help , see page 25. Document prints with mistakes or poor quality Vertical straight lines are missing or unexpected • Make sure your document to remove it is selected as the default printer. • Your printer may have two-way communication problems. For help , see page 5. • Test the cartridge alignment. For help , see page 28...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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... working order. You are responsible for resale, from Lexmark or a Lexmark remarketer, referred to Lexmark's official published specifications, and • Is in this statement as "Remarketer." topics, click Print from Windows and DOS applications. Appendix 37 For customers outside the U.S. Lexmark Z42 Color Jetprinter™ Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to the Remarketer or the designated location. To obtain warranty service...
... working order. You are responsible for resale, from Lexmark or a Lexmark remarketer, referred to Lexmark's official published specifications, and • Is in this statement as "Remarketer." topics, click Print from Windows and DOS applications. Appendix 37 For customers outside the U.S. Lexmark Z42 Color Jetprinter™ Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to the Remarketer or the designated location. To obtain warranty service...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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... supplied to you for warranty service, remove all programs, data, and removable storage media. When warranty service involves the exchange of a product or part, the item replaced becomes the property of any claim by a Lexmark warranty, technical support may also have installed a maintenance kit as specified (if applicable) • Use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications • Use of other than Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges, inkjet cartridges, and ribbons) • Use...
... supplied to you for warranty service, remove all programs, data, and removable storage media. When warranty service involves the exchange of a product or part, the item replaced becomes the property of any claim by a Lexmark warranty, technical support may also have installed a maintenance kit as specified (if applicable) • Use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications • Use of other than Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges, inkjet cartridges, and ribbons) • Use...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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... Power 36 C cards loading 3 setting recommenda- tions 7 error messages Ink Low 36 Paper Jam 32, 36 Printer Offline 29 European Community Directives Conformity 39 F Federal Communications Commision Compliance Information Statement 39 flashing lights troubleshooting 36 foils See transparencies G greeting cards loading 3 setting recommendations 7 H halftone settings adjusting 6 handouts printing 14 setting recommendations 12 I image settings adjusting 6 Index 41 tions 7 cartridges, print aligning 24 installing 22 part numbers 21 preserving 26 removing 22 replacing 22 characters, missing...
... Power 36 C cards loading 3 setting recommenda- tions 7 error messages Ink Low 36 Paper Jam 32, 36 Printer Offline 29 European Community Directives Conformity 39 F Federal Communications Commision Compliance Information Statement 39 flashing lights troubleshooting 36 foils See transparencies G greeting cards loading 3 setting recommendations 7 H halftone settings adjusting 6 handouts printing 14 setting recommendations 12 I image settings adjusting 6 Index 41 tions 7 cartridges, print aligning 24 installing 22 part numbers 21 preserving 26 removing 22 replacing 22 characters, missing...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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... 7 poster assembling 19 printing 18 selecting specific pages 20 Power button 36 Power light 36 power supply, replacing 40 print cartridges aligning 24 cleaning 25 installing 22 part numbers 21 preserving 26 removing 22 replacing 22 wiping nozzles 26 print nozzles cleaning 25 wiping 26 print quality banding 33 different colors 34 faded colors 35 improving 24 missing colors 25, 34 smudged 33 too dark 33 troubleshooting 32 wavy lines 32 printer driver Help accessing 6, 21 Printer Properties 42 tions 7 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 39 Ink Low message 36 installing print cartridge 22...
... 7 poster assembling 19 printing 18 selecting specific pages 20 Power button 36 Power light 36 power supply, replacing 40 print cartridges aligning 24 cleaning 25 installing 22 part numbers 21 preserving 26 removing 22 replacing 22 wiping nozzles 26 print nozzles cleaning 25 wiping 26 print quality banding 33 different colors 34 faded colors 35 improving 24 missing colors 25, 34 smudged 33 too dark 33 troubleshooting 32 wavy lines 32 printer driver Help accessing 6, 21 Printer Properties 42 tions 7 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 39 Ink Low message 36 installing print cartridge 22...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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... 10 software applications Control Program 21 Printer Properties 5 specialty papers banner paper 3 custom size paper 4 envelopes 3 greeting cards 3 index cards 3 iron-on both sides of limited warranty 37 supplies, ordering 21 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 lights 36 missing colors 34 pages stick together 35 paper feed problems 31 paper jam 32 print quality 32...
... 10 software applications Control Program 21 Printer Properties 5 specialty papers banner paper 3 custom size paper 4 envelopes 3 greeting cards 3 index cards 3 iron-on both sides of limited warranty 37 supplies, ordering 21 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 lights 36 missing colors 34 pages stick together 35 paper feed problems 31 paper jam 32 print quality 32...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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... a problem. Index -provides quick links to load paper and adjust your printer or when you need. Just click an index entry and go to move forward or back through the pages of this guide. • Click the blue text to link to another part of this guide. • Click the left side of the screen to navigate through the pages. Lexmark Z42 Color Jetprinter ™ Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter User's Guide for Windows NT...
... a problem. Index -provides quick links to load paper and adjust your printer or when you need. Just click an index entry and go to move forward or back through the pages of this guide. • Click the blue text to link to another part of this guide. • Click the left side of the screen to navigate through the pages. Lexmark Z42 Color Jetprinter ™ Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter User's Guide for Windows NT...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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... change them from the application. 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Printers. 2 From the Printers folder, right-click the printer icon for the documents you can change printer settings ONLY for your printer. 3 Select Document Defaults from your application, you are currently creating. 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...
... change them from the application. 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Printers. 2 From the Printers folder, right-click the printer icon for the documents you can change printer settings ONLY for your printer. 3 Select Document Defaults from your application, you are currently creating. 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...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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Use the default settings for specialty media When your printer software was installed, the printer driver was set to the default settings. Photo papers or photo cards • Select the appropriate Paper Size setting. Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Selecting settings for printing most documents on plain paper. From the Media Type drop-down menu, select Greeting Card Stock. When you may override the envelope settings in the printer driver. • From the Media Type drop...
Use the default settings for specialty media When your printer software was installed, the printer driver was set to the default settings. Photo papers or photo cards • Select the appropriate Paper Size setting. Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Selecting settings for printing most documents on plain paper. From the Media Type drop-down menu, select Greeting Card Stock. When you may override the envelope settings in the printer driver. • From the Media Type drop...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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...; Check your Print Quality setting. Paper misfeeds or jams Paper misfeeds or pulls multiple sheets while moving through the printer Make sure: • The paper is a recommended paper for your computer. For help, see page 10. • Check the document you load it. Consider purchasing more memory or increasing the virtual memory for inkjet printers. • You do not force the paper down into the printer when you are loading letter or A4 size paper, the...
...; Check your Print Quality setting. Paper misfeeds or jams Paper misfeeds or pulls multiple sheets while moving through the printer Make sure: • The paper is a recommended paper for your computer. For help, see page 10. • Check the document you load it. Consider purchasing more memory or increasing the virtual memory for inkjet printers. • You do not force the paper down into the printer when you are loading letter or A4 size paper, the...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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... differ from the colors on the screen • Select Natural Color as the Document Color: 1 From the printer driver, click the Color tab. 2 Make sure Natural Color is set as a scanner, and connect the printer directly to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your colors still seem faded, try Cleaning the print nozzles. Steps to the parallel port. For help see page 29. • Try using a different brand of ink or low on the...
... differ from the colors on the screen • Select Natural Color as the Document Color: 1 From the printer driver, click the Color tab. 2 Make sure Natural Color is set as a scanner, and connect the printer directly to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your colors still seem faded, try Cleaning the print nozzles. Steps to the parallel port. For help see page 29. • Try using a different brand of ink or low on the...
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... Feed light 29, 53 paper guide 5 paper, loading 4 parallel cable specifications 41, 44, 54 part numbers parallel cable 54 print cartridges black 32 color 32 photo 20 USB cable 54 photo paper loading 7, 17 settings 13 postcards loading 7 settings 13 Power button 52 Power light 29, 53 print cartridge contacts wiping 39 print cartridges aligning 33 cleaning 36 installing 29 part numbers 28 black 32 color 32 photo 20 preserving 40 removing 30 replacing 29 Print Instruction Sheet 23 print nozzles cleaning 36 wiping 39 print quality improving 33 troubleshooting 47 printer driver Help accessing...
... Feed light 29, 53 paper guide 5 paper, loading 4 parallel cable specifications 41, 44, 54 part numbers parallel cable 54 print cartridges black 32 color 32 photo 20 USB cable 54 photo paper loading 7, 17 settings 13 postcards loading 7 settings 13 Power button 52 Power light 29, 53 print cartridge contacts wiping 39 print cartridges aligning 33 cleaning 36 installing 29 part numbers 28 black 32 color 32 photo 20 preserving 40 removing 30 replacing 29 Print Instruction Sheet 23 print nozzles cleaning 36 wiping 39 print quality improving 33 troubleshooting 47 printer driver Help accessing...
User's Guide for Macintosh
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... to install, replace, and align the print cartridges. Steps to basic printing tells you want to print, and then click Print. Tips for printing. allows you to link directly to the information you need. 4 From the Acrobat Reader File menu, choose Print. 5 Select the pages you how to load paper and adjust your printer or when you how to print booklets, Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter handouts, and two-sided documents. Index 2 Select the Landscape orientation button...
... to install, replace, and align the print cartridges. Steps to basic printing tells you want to print, and then click Print. Tips for printing. allows you to link directly to the information you need. 4 From the Acrobat Reader File menu, choose Print. 5 Select the pages you how to load paper and adjust your printer or when you how to print booklets, Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter handouts, and two-sided documents. Index 2 Select the Landscape orientation button...
User's Guide for Macintosh
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...; Check your Print Quality setting. • Check the document you have removed the sticker and transparent tape on the bottom of the print cartridges. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Print a test page. Test page does not print Make sure the print cartridges are printing. For help , see page 32. Printer prints very slowly • Close any open applications not in the background. 48 Consider purchasing more memory or...
...; Check your Print Quality setting. • Check the document you have removed the sticker and transparent tape on the bottom of the print cartridges. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Print a test page. Test page does not print Make sure the print cartridges are printing. For help , see page 32. Printer prints very slowly • Close any open applications not in the background. 48 Consider purchasing more memory or...
User's Guide for Macintosh
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.... • Let the ink dry before handling the paper. • Make sure the Paper Type or Paper Size setting in the printer software matches the type of paper loaded in the printer. • Change the print quality setting to print. For help, see page 39. Appendix 51 Index If you cannot reach the paper because it . Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 4 Pull firmly on . 7 Resend your document to Quick Print. • Clean the print nozzles.
.... • Let the ink dry before handling the paper. • Make sure the Paper Type or Paper Size setting in the printer software matches the type of paper loaded in the printer. • Change the print quality setting to print. For help, see page 39. Appendix 51 Index If you cannot reach the paper because it . Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 4 Pull firmly on . 7 Resend your document to Quick Print. • Clean the print nozzles.