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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... Mode. 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. Cartridges 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... Options 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...
... Mode. 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. Cartridges 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... Options 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...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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... are ready to install it. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your printer: • Keep a new print cartridge in its packaging until you may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. Preserving print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridge and optimum performance from the printer except to replace it in the printer may need to wipe the print nozzles. For best results, use of failures or...
... are ready to install it. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your printer: • Keep a new print cartridge in its packaging until you may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. Preserving print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridge and optimum performance from the printer except to replace it in the printer may need to wipe the print nozzles. For best results, use of failures or...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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... instructions: Windows 98 1 From the File menu of printing problems in the left margin, select a category that describes your printing problem, and then read the category for a USB cable. 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer prints slowly or doesn't print (see 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...
... instructions: Windows 98 1 From the File menu of printing problems in the left margin, select a category that describes your printing problem, and then read the category for a USB cable. 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer prints slowly or doesn't print (see 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...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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... the Document/Quality tab of Printer Properties. • The printer is functioning properly. Check your computer. For help , see page 5. • Consider purchasing more memory or increasing the virtual memory for your software application. Print a test page. For help , see page 22. • You are using a parallel cable, make sure no check mark appears next to print than regular text. 30 Chapter 4 To check the printer status: 1 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z42-Z43...
... the Document/Quality tab of Printer Properties. • The printer is functioning properly. Check your computer. For help , see page 5. • Consider purchasing more memory or increasing the virtual memory for your software application. Print a test page. For help , see page 22. • You are using a parallel cable, make sure no check mark appears next to print than regular text. 30 Chapter 4 To check the printer status: 1 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z42-Z43...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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... Lexmark printer driver is too far into the printer and can't be removed: 1 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2 Pull firmly on the paper to print. 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 24. • Clean the print nozzles. For help , see page...
... Lexmark printer driver is too far into the printer and can't be removed: 1 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2 Pull firmly on the paper to print. 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 24. • Clean the print nozzles. For help , see page...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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...8226; Clean the print nozzles. Troubleshooting Colors on the printout are faded • Your print cartridge may need cleaning. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see the "Troubleshooting: Print Quality" section of your printer driver Help. For help , see page 5. • Your print nozzles may be low on the Cartridges tab of your printer's Control Program. For help , see page 32. Check the ink level graphics on ink. For help , see page 6. Printer does not feed envelopes For help , see page 25. Troubleshooting 35 Transparencies or photos contain white lines...
...8226; Clean the print nozzles. Troubleshooting Colors on the printout are faded • Your print cartridge may need cleaning. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see the "Troubleshooting: Print Quality" section of your printer driver Help. For help , see page 5. • Your print nozzles may be low on the Cartridges tab of your printer's Control Program. For help , see page 32. Check the ink level graphics on ink. For help , see page 6. Printer does not feed envelopes For help , see page 25. Troubleshooting 35 Transparencies or photos contain white lines...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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...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 of other than Lexmark product or ...service, remove all programs, data, and removable storage media. The replacement item assumes the remaining warranty period of remedies are not cumulative. For products no event will be free of this product for any developer of a product. In no longer covered 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 of other than Lexmark product or ...service, remove all programs, data, and removable storage media. The replacement item assumes the remaining warranty period of remedies are not cumulative. For products no event will be free of this product for any developer of a product. In no longer covered by a Lexmark warranty, technical support...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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... 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 Index Index A aligning print cartridges 24 B banding 33 banners loading 3 setting recommenda- tions 7 cartridges, print aligning 24 installing 22 part numbers 21 preserving 26 removing 22 replacing 22 characters, missing or unexpected 32 Control Program using 21 crop marks, selecting 18 custom size paper loading 4 setting recommenda- tions...
... 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 Index Index A aligning print cartridges 24 B banding 33 banners loading 3 setting recommenda- tions 7 cartridges, print aligning 24 installing 22 part numbers 21 preserving 26 removing 22 replacing 22 characters, missing or unexpected 32 Control Program using 21 crop marks, selecting 18 custom size paper loading 4 setting recommenda- tions...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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... loading 3 setting recommendations 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...
... loading 3 setting recommendations 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...
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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... forward or back through the pages. Home page Beyond the basics -tells you need. Index -provides quick links to the information you how to print photographs and two-sided documents. Steps to basic printing -tells you how to load paper and adjust your printer -tells you how to install, replace, and align the print cartridges. Tips for printing. Lexmark Z42 Color Jetprinter ™ Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter User's Guide for solving printing problems. Appendix -provides notices. Just...
... forward or back through the pages. Home page Beyond the basics -tells you need. Index -provides quick links to the information you how to print photographs and two-sided documents. Steps to basic printing -tells you how to load paper and adjust your printer -tells you how to install, replace, and align the print cartridges. Tips for printing. Lexmark Z42 Color Jetprinter ™ Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter User's Guide for solving printing problems. Appendix -provides notices. Just...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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... 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 . Opening the printer driver from Windows When you open the printer driver from the sidebar menu. 4 Change settings as needed...
... 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 . Opening the printer driver from Windows When you open the printer driver from the sidebar menu. 4 Change settings as needed...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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... your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Selecting settings for specialty media When your printer software was installed, the printer driver was set to change your printer settings for printing most documents on specialty media. Greeting cards, index cards, or postcards Note: Your application may need to the default settings. Use the default settings for printing on plain paper. However, you are printing on From the Page Setup tab, make these this specialty media: selections: Envelopes From the list of Paper Sizes, select...
... your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Selecting settings for specialty media When your printer software was installed, the printer driver was set to change your printer settings for printing most documents on specialty media. Greeting cards, index cards, or postcards Note: Your application may need to the default settings. Use the default settings for printing on plain paper. However, you are printing on From the Page Setup tab, make these this specialty media: selections: Envelopes From the list of Paper Sizes, select...
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... 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 top edge of the paper should extend above the top of the sheet feeder. 45 Index Steps to print than regular text. • Check your Print Quality setting. Paper misfeeds or jams Paper misfeeds or pulls multiple sheets while moving through the printer Make sure...
... 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 top edge of the paper should extend above the top of the sheet feeder. 45 Index Steps to print than regular text. • Check your Print Quality setting. Paper misfeeds or jams Paper misfeeds or pulls multiple sheets while moving through the printer Make sure...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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... communication problems. For help changing the print cartridge, see page 42. 50 Characters are faded Try the suggestions listed in the previous section, Colors on the printout 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 printer Troubleshooting...
... communication problems. For help changing the print cartridge, see page 42. 50 Characters are faded Try the suggestions listed in the previous section, Colors on the printout 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 printer Troubleshooting...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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...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 10 printing from an application 15 on both sides of the pa- per 21 photos 17, 20 Printing Preferences customizing 10 tabs 10 printing problems...
...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 10 printing from an application 15 on both sides of the pa- per 21 photos 17, 20 Printing Preferences customizing 10 tabs 10 printing problems...
User's Guide for Macintosh
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... 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. Appendix provides power supply and safety information. • Click Edition Notice to the Home page. Steps to basic printing tells you want to print, and then click Print. User's Guide for Macintosh Maintaining your printer Use this guide...
... 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. Appendix provides power supply and safety information. • Click Edition Notice to the Home page. Steps to basic printing tells you want to print, and then click Print. User's Guide for Macintosh Maintaining your printer Use this guide...
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. Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your application. Printer prints very slowly • Close any open applications not in the background. 48 Check your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Print a test page. For help , see page 32. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print than in use. • Decrease...
.... • Check your Print Quality setting. • Check the document you have removed the sticker and transparent tape on the bottom of the print cartridges. Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your application. Printer prints very slowly • Close any open applications not in the background. 48 Check your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Print a test page. For help , see page 32. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print than in use. • Decrease...
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... it . Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 4 Pull firmly on the paper to remove it is straight and unwrinkled. • 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 the printer. 5 Close the front cover. 6 Press the Power button to turn the printer back on. 7 Resend your document to Quick Print. • Clean the print nozzles.
... it . Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 4 Pull firmly on the paper to remove it is straight and unwrinkled. • 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 the printer. 5 Close the front cover. 6 Press the Power button to turn the printer back on. 7 Resend your document to Quick Print. • Clean the print nozzles.
