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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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Refer to the "Troubleshooting: Print Quality" section of the print cartridges in the printer may need to wipe the print nozzles. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see page 25), you are ready to replace, clean, or store it in the printer until you may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled...
Refer to the "Troubleshooting: Print Quality" section of the print cartridges in the printer may need to wipe the print nozzles. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see page 25), you are ready to replace, clean, or store it in the printer until you may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled...
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... problems in the left margin, select a category that supports bidirectional printing. • Two-way communications is enabled in the Where area. 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...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 set to an LPTn port for a parallel cable, or to a USB port for the solution. Troubleshooting 27
... problems in the left margin, select a category that supports bidirectional printing. • Two-way communications is enabled in the Where area. 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...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 set to an LPTn port for a parallel cable, or to a USB port for the solution. Troubleshooting 27
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... to your computer. For help , see page 22. • Your Lexmark printer is set to an LPTn port if you are using a parallel cable or to a USB port if you are using a USB cable. Troubleshooting Before proceeding, verify that: • The parallel or USB cable is ...USB cable is completely plugged into the printer. • Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer. 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 29 If you have removed the sticker ...
... to your computer. For help , see page 22. • Your Lexmark printer is set to an LPTn port if you are using a parallel cable or to a USB port if you are using a USB cable. Troubleshooting Before proceeding, verify that: • The parallel or USB cable is ...USB cable is completely plugged into the printer. • Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer. 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 29 If you have removed the sticker ...
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...the side of the paper support if you are loading the envelopes correctly. Troubleshooting 31 For help, see page 3. • You are using a paper recommended for inkjet printers. • You do not force the paper down into the printer when you load it. • The top edge of the paper ...extends above the top of the paper and it is selected in Printer Properties. • Your application is on a flat, level surface. Troubleshooting Paper misfeeds ...
...the side of the paper support if you are loading the envelopes correctly. Troubleshooting 31 For help, see page 3. • You are using a paper recommended for inkjet printers. • You do not force the paper down into the printer when you load it. • The top edge of the paper ...extends above the top of the paper and it is selected in Printer Properties. • Your application is on a flat, level surface. Troubleshooting Paper misfeeds ...
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...page 21. • Select High (1200 x 1200 dpi) or Maximum (2400 x 1200 dpi) Print Quality on the Document/Quality tab of Printer Properties. If you are clean. Troubleshooting 33 For help , see page 5. • The print nozzles are printing on regular paper, select the Draft (300 x 600 dpi) Print... type. For help , see page 28. Troubleshooting Print is too dark or smudged Make sure: • You let the ink dry before handling the paper. • The Paper Type setting in the Printer Properties matches the paper type loaded in the printer. • The paper is straight and unwrinkled...
...page 21. • Select High (1200 x 1200 dpi) or Maximum (2400 x 1200 dpi) Print Quality on the Document/Quality tab of Printer Properties. If you are clean. Troubleshooting 33 For help , see page 5. • The print nozzles are printing on regular paper, select the Draft (300 x 600 dpi) Print... type. For help , see page 28. Troubleshooting Print is too dark or smudged Make sure: • You let the ink dry before handling the paper. • The Paper Type setting in the Printer Properties matches the paper type loaded in the printer. • The paper is straight and unwrinkled...
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... • Remove each page as it exits the printer and allow to dry completely before stacking. • Use a transparency or photo paper designed for an inkjet printer. For help , see page 25. • If the colors still seem faded, wipe the print nozzles. Transparencies ...or photos contain white lines • From the Printer Properties, select High (1200 x 1200 dpi) or Maximum (2400 x 1200 dpi) Print Quality. Troubleshooting Colors on the printout...
... • Remove each page as it exits the printer and allow to dry completely before stacking. • Use a transparency or photo paper designed for an inkjet printer. For help , see page 25. • If the colors still seem faded, wipe the print nozzles. Transparencies ...or photos contain white lines • From the Printer Properties, select High (1200 x 1200 dpi) or Maximum (2400 x 1200 dpi) Print Quality. Troubleshooting Colors on the printout...
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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 8 D default...
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 8 D default...
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...Power 22 loading paper 2 specialty papers 3 long edge binding 10 M margins minimum settings 34 messages, error Ink Low 36 Paper Jam 36 Printer Offline 29 N notices electronic emission 39 Energy Star 40 European Community Directives Conformity 39 FCC Statement 39 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 39 Japanese VCCI...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...
...Power 22 loading paper 2 specialty papers 3 long edge binding 10 M margins minimum settings 34 messages, error Ink Low 36 Paper Jam 36 Printer Offline 29 N notices electronic emission 39 Energy Star 40 European Community Directives Conformity 39 FCC Statement 39 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 39 Japanese VCCI...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...
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...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 ...
...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 ...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000
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...and align the print cartridges. Just click an index entry and go to the information source. Maintaining your printer -tells you need. Lexmark Z42 Color Jetprinter ™ Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter User's Guide for printing. Home page Beyond the basics -tells you how to load paper and ...you have questions about your printer software for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 Use this guide: 1 From the Acrobat Reader File menu, select Print. 2 Click Setup and make sure Landscape is selected. 3 Choose the pages you encounter a problem. Troubleshooting -provides information for using ...
...and align the print cartridges. Just click an index entry and go to the information source. Maintaining your printer -tells you need. Lexmark Z42 Color Jetprinter ™ Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter User's Guide for printing. Home page Beyond the basics -tells you how to load paper and ...you have questions about your printer software for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 Use this guide: 1 From the Acrobat Reader File menu, select Print. 2 Click Setup and make sure Landscape is selected. 3 Choose the pages you encounter a problem. Troubleshooting -provides information for using ...
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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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Paper support Sheet feeder Troubleshooting Appendix 4 Index Note: Make sure you do not force the paper into the sheet feeder when you . 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. 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 Note: Make sure you do not force the paper into the sheet feeder when you . 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. For example, letter or A4 size paper should extend above the top of the sheet feeder, with the print side facing you load it.
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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 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.
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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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Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your iron-on transfer on transfers. 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. ...
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your iron-on transfer on transfers. 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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to 17.0 in . to 8.5 in . Length: 127 mm to 432 mm 5.0 in . - Width: 76 mm to 216 mm 3.0 in . • the paper guide is against the side of custom size paper Make sure: • the print side is facing you. • your paper size fits within these dimensions: - Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Load up to: 100 sheets of the paper. 8
to 17.0 in . to 8.5 in . Length: 127 mm to 432 mm 5.0 in . - Width: 76 mm to 216 mm 3.0 in . • the paper guide is against the side of custom size paper Make sure: • the print side is facing you. • your paper size fits within these dimensions: - Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Load up to: 100 sheets of the paper. 8
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... 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, and then bring the unattached edge of the first page over the top of the printer and into the sheet feeder... paper guide is against the side of the paper. 10 transparencies Note: Make sure you select Banner Letter or Banner A4 paper size in the Printer Properties. • the rough sides of the transparencies are facing you (smooth side down). • the paper guide is against the side of ...
... 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, and then bring the unattached edge of the first page over the top of the printer and into the sheet feeder... paper guide is against the side of the paper. 10 transparencies Note: Make sure you select Banner Letter or Banner A4 paper size in the Printer Properties. • the rough sides of the transparencies are facing you (smooth side down). • the paper guide is against the side of ...
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...Color, and Features. One of these applications is your printer driver is called Printing Preferences. Note: Click the Help button on any tab in the printer driver to basic printing Step 2: Customize the printer driver Your printer...printer driver is called Document Defaults. • Windows 2000, your printer driver. If you perform printing tasks with superior printing results. Appendix 10 Index Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer and its software. Each tab contains settings for operating your printer Troubleshooting Steps to access the printer...
...Color, and Features. One of these applications is your printer driver is called Printing Preferences. Note: Click the Help button on any tab in the printer driver to basic printing Step 2: Customize the printer driver Your printer...printer driver is called Document Defaults. • Windows 2000, your printer driver. If you perform printing tasks with superior printing results. Appendix 10 Index Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer and its software. Each tab contains settings for operating your printer Troubleshooting Steps to access the printer...
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... (depending on the application). 4 Change settings as needed . Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Opening the printer driver from an application When you open the printer driver from Windows, the settings apply to ALL documents, unless you change them from the application. 1 From...
... (depending on the application). 4 Change settings as needed . Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Opening the printer driver from an application When you open the printer driver from Windows, the settings apply to ALL documents, unless you change them from the application. 1 From...