User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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... your ink level. Note: You can also access the Control Program by doubleclicking the Lexmark Z12 Series printer icon on any tab in the Control Program to change settings for best print quality. • Clean the print nozzles. • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from the Start menu click: 1 Programs. 2 Lexmark Z12 Series. 3 Lexmark Z12...
... your ink level. Note: You can also access the Control Program by doubleclicking the Lexmark Z12 Series printer icon on any tab in the Control Program to change settings for best print quality. • Clean the print nozzles. • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from the Start menu click: 1 Programs. 2 Lexmark Z12 Series. 3 Lexmark Z12...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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... paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with mistakes or poor quality Vertical straight lines are faded or differ from the sheet feeder. If you can't reach the paper because it . Document prints with slight color variations. • Your print cartridge may be removed: 1 Press the Power button to ... Control Program. Colors on the printout are not smooth To improve the print quality of paper. For help , see page 4. • Test the cartridge alignment. If the paper is too far into the printer and can't be low on the screen • Use a different brand of vertical straight ...
... paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with mistakes or poor quality Vertical straight lines are faded or differ from the sheet feeder. If you can't reach the paper because it . Document prints with slight color variations. • Your print cartridge may be removed: 1 Press the Power button to ... Control Program. Colors on the printout are not smooth To improve the print quality of paper. For help , see page 4. • Test the cartridge alignment. If the paper is too far into the printer and can't be low on the screen • Use a different brand of vertical straight ...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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...a few seconds, and then turn the printer back On. • 20 • • • Chapter 3 • The Power light blinks twice The print cartridge carrier has stalled. Check your print cartridge, see page 17 for help. If the printer has a paper jam, see page 17. Purchase a new print... see page 8. Error messages and flashing lights Paper Jam message Power Paper light Feed light For help, see page 17 for help. Ink Low message The print cartridge is not printing 1 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2 Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. 3 ...
...a few seconds, and then turn the printer back On. • 20 • • • Chapter 3 • The Power light blinks twice The print cartridge carrier has stalled. Check your print cartridge, see page 17 for help. If the printer has a paper jam, see page 17. Purchase a new print... see page 8. Error messages and flashing lights Paper Jam message Power Paper light Feed light For help, see page 17 for help. Ink Low message The print cartridge is not printing 1 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2 Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet. 3 ...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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... software 21 characters, missing or unexpected 19 Control Program aligning print cartridge 10 opening 7 using 7 custom size paper loading 2 setting recommenda- Index A aligning print cartridge 10 B banding 18 banners loading 2, 3 printing 3 recommended paper 3 selecting in Printer Prop- tions 6 error messages Ink Low 20 Paper Jam 17 Printer Offline 15 European Community Directives Conformity...
... software 21 characters, missing or unexpected 19 Control Program aligning print cartridge 10 opening 7 using 7 custom size paper loading 2 setting recommenda- Index A aligning print cartridge 10 B banding 18 banners loading 2, 3 printing 3 recommended paper 3 selecting in Printer Prop- tions 6 error messages Ink Low 20 Paper Jam 17 Printer Offline 15 European Community Directives Conformity...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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...problems 13 replacement 25 power supply connector 26 print cartridge aligning 10 Ink Low message 20 installing 8 part numbers 1 replacing 8 storing 12 wiping nozzles 11 print cartridge carrier 8 print cartridge storage unit installing 12 locating 26 print nozzles ...5, 7 printer parts 26 Printer Properties customizing 4 • 28 • • • Index • ink cartridge See print cartridge Ink Low message 20 installing print cartridge 8 printer software 21 intermittent printing 18 internet printing Web Smoothing 5 iron-on transfers 2 postcards 2 transparencies 2 location ...
...problems 13 replacement 25 power supply connector 26 print cartridge aligning 10 Ink Low message 20 installing 8 part numbers 1 replacing 8 storing 12 wiping nozzles 11 print cartridge carrier 8 print cartridge storage unit installing 12 locating 26 print nozzles ...5, 7 printer parts 26 Printer Properties customizing 4 • 28 • • • Index • ink cartridge See print cartridge Ink Low message 20 installing print cartridge 8 printer software 21 intermittent printing 18 internet printing Web Smoothing 5 iron-on transfers 2 postcards 2 transparencies 2 location ...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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... Statement of Limited Warranty 22 supplies, ordering 7 T test page alignment 10 does not print 16 nozzle test pattern black cartridge 10 color cartridge 11 transparencies loading 2 problems 19 setting recommendations 6 troubleshooting 13 banding 18 blank pages 15 blinking lights 20 color quality 17... envelopes don't print 16 error messages 20 faded colors 17 flashing lights 20 Ink Low message 20 intermittent printing 18 missing...
... Statement of Limited Warranty 22 supplies, ordering 7 T test page alignment 10 does not print 16 nozzle test pattern black cartridge 10 color cartridge 11 transparencies loading 2 problems 19 setting recommendations 6 troubleshooting 13 banding 18 blank pages 15 blinking lights 20 color quality 17... envelopes don't print 16 error messages 20 faded colors 17 flashing lights 20 Ink Low message 20 intermittent printing 18 missing...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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b If you installed a new cartridge, click the box to reset the ink level to full. { COLOR p/n 17G0060 If you installed a new cartridge, reset the ink level image to full. { Reset cartridge's ink level to align the print cartridges for the best print quality. For help, see page 25. c ...Click OK. For best print quality, you installed a new print cartridge, click Align to full. Align... Choose Cartridge From the ...
b If you installed a new cartridge, click the box to reset the ink level to full. { COLOR p/n 17G0060 If you installed a new cartridge, reset the ink level image to full. { Reset cartridge's ink level to align the print cartridges for the best print quality. For help, see page 25. c ...Click OK. For best print quality, you installed a new print cartridge, click Align to full. Align... Choose Cartridge From the ...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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... when: • Characters are not printing completely. • White dashes appear in the printer. 2 Open the Control Program. The nozzle test also cleans the print cartridge by forcing ink through the nozzles. Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer Cleaning the print nozzles The print...
... when: • Characters are not printing completely. • White dashes appear in the printer. 2 Open the Control Program. The nozzle test also cleans the print cartridge by forcing ink through the nozzles. Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer Cleaning the print nozzles The print...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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These purge lines print: 1 purge line 3 purge lines Steps to unclog them. Troubleshooting Appendix Index When you install a: Black cartridge Color cartridge 29 Unbroken lines at the top of the page indicate the nozzles were cleaned. Broken lines at the bottom of the page indicate clogged nozzles. The printer feeds a sheet of paper and prints a nozzle test pattern, similar to the one shown: Purge lines print when ink is forced through the nozzles to basic printing Maintaining your printer Maintaining your printer 4 Click Clean Print Nozzles.
These purge lines print: 1 purge line 3 purge lines Steps to unclog them. Troubleshooting Appendix Index When you install a: Black cartridge Color cartridge 29 Unbroken lines at the top of the page indicate the nozzles were cleaned. Broken lines at the bottom of the page indicate clogged nozzles. The printer feeds a sheet of paper and prints a nozzle test pattern, similar to the one shown: Purge lines print when ink is forced through the nozzles to basic printing Maintaining your printer Maintaining your printer 4 Click Clean Print Nozzles.
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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... Wiping print nozzles and contacts If print quality does not improve after running the test three times, go to step 6. 6 Remove and reinstall the print cartridge. 7 Repeat the nozzle test. 8 If the lines are clean. Look for a break in the lines. A broken line indicates clogged nozzles. For help..., see page 28), there may be dried ink on the print nozzles or contacts. 1 Remove the print cartridge from the printer. You do not need to the diagonal lines below the printed bars. Steps to basic printing Maintaining ...
... Wiping print nozzles and contacts If print quality does not improve after running the test three times, go to step 6. 6 Remove and reinstall the print cartridge. 7 Repeat the nozzle test. 8 If the lines are clean. Look for a break in the lines. A broken line indicates clogged nozzles. For help..., see page 28), there may be dried ink on the print nozzles or contacts. 1 Remove the print cartridge from the printer. You do not need to the diagonal lines below the printed bars. Steps to basic printing Maintaining ...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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... with your computer screen. See page 48. • The parallel or USB cable is plugged in and turned on your computer. • Print cartridge ink level indicators on the Cartridge tab of the printer's Control Program are shaded. • Error messages (such as Paper Out) and job progress information do not appear on...
... with your computer screen. See page 48. • The parallel or USB cable is plugged in and turned on your computer. • Print cartridge ink level indicators on the Cartridge tab of the printer's Control Program are shaded. • Error messages (such as Paper Out) and job progress information do not appear on...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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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 cartridge. For help , see page 13. • Clean the print nozzles. Remove the pages as they exit the printer, and allow them to High Speed. For... Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting • Change the Print Quality setting to dry before stacking. • The print nozzles may be smearing the ink.
... not smooth To improve the print quality of vertical straight lines in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridge. For help , see page 13. • Clean the print nozzles. Remove the pages as they exit the printer, and allow them to High Speed. For... Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting • Change the Print Quality setting to dry before stacking. • The print nozzles may be smearing the ink.
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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.... If your job to print. • Align the print cartridge. For help , see page 28. 45 For help , see page 21. • Use a different brand of ink or low on the screen. Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with slight color variations. • Remove any...and resend your colors still seem faded, clean the print nozzles. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on ink. For help changing the print cartridge, see page 28. Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Printed characters are faded Try the...
.... If your job to print. • Align the print cartridge. For help , see page 28. 45 For help , see page 21. • Use a different brand of ink or low on the screen. Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with slight color variations. • Remove any...and resend your colors still seem faded, clean the print nozzles. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on ink. For help changing the print cartridge, see page 28. Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Printed characters are faded Try the...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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Purchase a new print cartridge. Check your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Error messages and flashing lights Paper Jam message For help, see page 42. The Power light is On ... the Paper Feed button. • If the printer has a paper jam, see page 42. 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...
Purchase a new print cartridge. Check your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Error messages and flashing lights Paper Jam message For help, see page 42. The Power light is On ... the Paper Feed button. • If the printer has a paper jam, see page 42. 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 2000 (2.3 MB)
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...21 part numbers 4, 22 preserving 31 removing 22 replacing 21 CD-ROM installing software 48 characters, misformed 45 Choose Cartridge window 24 coated paper 15 loading 7 color cartridge part number 22 contacts, print wiping 30 Control Program 19, 20 opening 19 tabs 20 using 19 custom size ...paper loading 8 settings 16 D dark or smudged print 42 default settings 14 diskettes, creating 48 downloaded printer driver, installing 48 E envelopes loading 6 settings 14, 29 error messages Ink...
...21 part numbers 4, 22 preserving 31 removing 22 replacing 21 CD-ROM installing software 48 characters, misformed 45 Choose Cartridge window 24 coated paper 15 loading 7 color cartridge part number 22 contacts, print wiping 30 Control Program 19, 20 opening 19 tabs 20 using 19 custom size ...paper loading 8 settings 16 D dark or smudged print 42 default settings 14 diskettes, creating 48 downloaded printer driver, installing 48 E envelopes loading 6 settings 14, 29 error messages Ink...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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... 16 front cover 21 G glossy paper 15 loading 7 greeting cards loading 7 settings 14 H high yield black cartridge 22 high yield color cartridge 22 I improving print quality 25 index cards loading 7 settings 14 Ink Low message 47 installing cartridges 21 printer software 48 intermittent printing 44 iron-on transfers loading 7 settings 17 L lights locating 47...
... 16 front cover 21 G glossy paper 15 loading 7 greeting cards loading 7 settings 14 H high yield black cartridge 22 high yield color cartridge 22 I improving print quality 25 index cards loading 7 settings 14 Ink Low message 47 installing cartridges 21 printer software 48 intermittent printing 44 iron-on transfers loading 7 settings 17 L lights locating 47...
User's Guide for Macintosh (2.5 MB)
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...Panel. Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer Cleaning the print nozzles The print cartridge nozzle cleans the print cartridge by forcing ink through the nozzles to clear any clogged nozzles. For help, see if the cleaning process was successful. A ...test line prints so you can see page 27. 3 Click the Cartridge tab. 37 To run the nozzle test: 1 Load plain paper in ...
...Panel. Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer Cleaning the print nozzles The print cartridge nozzle cleans the print cartridge by forcing ink through the nozzles to clear any clogged nozzles. For help, see if the cleaning process was successful. A ...test line prints so you can see page 27. 3 Click the Cartridge tab. 37 To run the nozzle test: 1 Load plain paper in ...
User's Guide for Macintosh (2.5 MB)
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Troubleshooting Appendix Index When you install a: Black cartridge Color cartridge 38 Unbroken lines at the top of the page indicate clogged nozzles. 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 nozzles to basic printing Maintaining your printer Maintaining your printer 4 Click Clean Print Nozzles. Steps to unclog them. The printer feeds a sheet of the page indicate the nozzles were cleaned. These purge lines print: 1 purge line 3 purge lines
Troubleshooting Appendix Index When you install a: Black cartridge Color cartridge 38 Unbroken lines at the top of the page indicate clogged nozzles. 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 nozzles to basic printing Maintaining your printer Maintaining your printer 4 Click Clean Print Nozzles. Steps to unclog them. The printer feeds a sheet of the page indicate the nozzles were cleaned. These purge lines print: 1 purge line 3 purge lines
User's Guide for Macintosh (2.5 MB)
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... blot and wipe dry. Hold the damp, lint-free cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds. Gently blot and wipe dry. 3 Reinstall the print cartridge and repeat the nozzle test. For help , see page 29. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. b Use another clean section of... the print nozzles (see page 37. 40 Steps to gently wipe the contacts. For help , see page 37), there may be dried ink on the print nozzles or contacts. 1 Remove the print cartridge from the printer. Nozzles Contacts a Hold the damp cloth against the contacts for about three seconds.
... blot and wipe dry. Hold the damp, lint-free cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds. Gently blot and wipe dry. 3 Reinstall the print cartridge and repeat the nozzle test. For help , see page 29. 2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. b Use another clean section of... the print nozzles (see page 37. 40 Steps to gently wipe the contacts. For help , see page 37), there may be dried ink on the print nozzles or contacts. 1 Remove the print cartridge from the printer. Nozzles Contacts a Hold the damp cloth against the contacts for about three seconds.
User's Guide for Macintosh (2.5 MB)
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... able to the USB port. 46 Index The following events indicate bidirectional communication problems: • A message appears on your computer. • Print cartridge ink level indicators on the computer screen. See page 57. • The USB cable is securely attached to both the printer and the computer. •...an outlet and is turned on. • Remove any extra devices, such as Paper Out) and job progress information do not appear on the Cartridge tab of the printer's Control Panel are shaded. • Error messages (such as a scanner or hub, and connect the printer directly to ...
... able to the USB port. 46 Index The following events indicate bidirectional communication problems: • A message appears on your computer. • Print cartridge ink level indicators on the computer screen. See page 57. • The USB cable is securely attached to both the printer and the computer. •...an outlet and is turned on. • Remove any extra devices, such as Paper Out) and job progress information do not appear on the Cartridge tab of the printer's Control Panel are shaded. • Error messages (such as a scanner or hub, and connect the printer directly to ...