User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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... the Control Program The Control Program lets you monitor your ink level. DOS Printing tab to access the printer driver Help. To open the Control Program, from Lexmark's Web site. 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...
... the Control Program The Control Program lets you monitor your ink level. DOS Printing tab to access the printer driver Help. To open the Control Program, from Lexmark's Web site. 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...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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... a different brand of vertical straight lines in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher Print Quality setting in the Printer Properties. Document prints with slight color variations. • Your print cartridge may be removed: 1 Press the Power button to turn the... , see page 7. • Remove any extra devices such as a scanner, and connect the printer to print. For help , see page 10. • Troubleshooting • • • 17 • Check the ink level graphic on ink. For help , see page 10. For help , see page 4. • Test the cartridge...
... a different brand of vertical straight lines in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher Print Quality setting in the Printer Properties. Document prints with slight color variations. • Your print cartridge may be removed: 1 Press the Power button to turn the... , see page 7. • Remove any extra devices such as a scanner, and connect the printer to print. For help , see page 10. • Troubleshooting • • • 17 • Check the ink level graphic on ink. For help , see page 10. For help , see page 4. • Test the cartridge...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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...sure Enable Buffer Mode is too dark or smudged Make sure: • You let the ink dry before stacking. • Select a higher Print Quality setting in the Printer Properties. For help, see page 4. • Your printer may have alternating bands of the Control Program. For help , see page 14. For help... help , see page 10. • 18 • • • Chapter 3 • Print is selected on the Document/Quality tab in the Printer Properties. For help , see page 4. • The print nozzles are printing on the page • If the page is smeared by the next page exiting...
...sure Enable Buffer Mode is too dark or smudged Make sure: • You let the ink dry before stacking. • Select a higher Print Quality setting in the Printer Properties. For help, see page 4. • Your printer may have alternating bands of the Control Program. For help , see page 14. For help... help , see page 10. • 18 • • • Chapter 3 • Print is selected on the Document/Quality tab in the Printer Properties. For help , see page 4. • The print nozzles are printing on the page • If the page is smeared by the next page exiting...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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... electrical outlet. 3 Make sure all cable connections are secure. 4 Plug the power supply back in. 5 Press the Power button to turn the printer back On. For help replacing your screen for help. Check your print cartridge, see page 17. Purchase a new print cartridge. The Power light ... light Feed light For help, see page 8. If the printer has a paper jam, see page 17 for any error messages. 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer back On. • 20 • • • Chapter 3 • Ink Low message The print cartridge is out of...
... electrical outlet. 3 Make sure all cable connections are secure. 4 Plug the power supply back in. 5 Press the Power button to turn the printer back On. For help replacing your screen for help. Check your print cartridge, see page 17. Purchase a new print cartridge. The Power light ... light Feed light For help, see page 8. If the printer has a paper jam, see page 17 for any error messages. 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer back On. • 20 • • • Chapter 3 • Ink Low message The print cartridge is out of...
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...notices 24 Energy Star notice 25 envelopes loading 2 problems 16 setting recommenda- tions 6 error messages Ink Low 20 Paper Jam 17 Printer Offline 15 European Community Directives Conformity notice 24 F Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Information Statement... 24 flashing lights troubleshooting 20 foils See transparencies front cover, locating 26 G greeting cards loading 2 setting recommendations 6 I identifying printer parts 26 improving print quality 8 index cards loading 2 setting recommenda- tions 6 bidirectional communications disabling 14 problems 14 blinking lights...
...notices 24 Energy Star notice 25 envelopes loading 2 problems 16 setting recommenda- tions 6 error messages Ink Low 20 Paper Jam 17 Printer Offline 15 European Community Directives Conformity notice 24 F Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance Information Statement... 24 flashing lights troubleshooting 20 foils See transparencies front cover, locating 26 G greeting cards loading 2 setting recommendations 6 I identifying printer parts 26 improving print quality 8 index cards loading 2 setting recommenda- tions 6 bidirectional communications disabling 14 problems 14 blinking lights...
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...18 troubleshooting 17 printer driver downloading 21 installing 21 uninstalling 22 printer driver Help accessing 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 ... internet printing Web Smoothing 5 iron-on transfers 2 postcards 2 transparencies 2 location of printer parts 26 M messages, error Ink Low 20 Paper Jam 17 Printer Offline 15 N notices electronic emission 24 Energy Star 25 European Community Directives Conformity 24 ...
...18 troubleshooting 17 printer driver downloading 21 installing 21 uninstalling 22 printer driver Help accessing 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 ... internet printing Web Smoothing 5 iron-on transfers 2 postcards 2 transparencies 2 location of printer parts 26 M messages, error Ink Low 20 Paper Jam 17 Printer Offline 15 N notices electronic emission 24 Energy Star 25 European Community Directives Conformity 24 ...
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...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 characters 19 missing colors 17 multiple sheets feeding 16 pages stick together 19 paper feed problems 16 ...message 20 paper misfeeds 16 print is smudged 18 print is too dark 18 print quality 17 print smears 18 printer not printing 14, 20 Printer Offline message 15 printer settings 19 printer software installing 21 uninstalling 22 slow printing 14, 15 specialty papers 19 test page does not print 16 two-way...
...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 characters 19 missing colors 17 multiple sheets feeding 16 pages stick together 19 paper feed problems 16 ...message 20 paper misfeeds 16 print is smudged 18 print is too dark 18 print quality 17 print smears 18 printer not printing 14, 20 Printer Offline message 15 printer settings 19 printer software installing 21 uninstalling 22 slow printing 14, 15 specialty papers 19 test page does not print 16 two-way...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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... 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. Automatic Alignment You changed your cartridge. Align... Skip 24 OK 9 The Automatic Alignment window appears: If you installed in your printer. Do you wish to basic printing Maintaining...
... 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. Automatic Alignment You changed your cartridge. Align... Skip 24 OK 9 The Automatic Alignment window appears: If you installed in your printer. Do you wish to basic printing Maintaining...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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...do not print correctly. A test line prints so you pinpoint any clogged nozzles. The nozzle test also cleans the print cartridge by forcing ink through the nozzles. For help, see if the cleaning process was successful. Run the nozzle test when: • Characters are not ...printing completely. • White dashes appear in the printer. 2 Open the Control Program. Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer Cleaning the print nozzles The print cartridge nozzle test helps you can see page 19. ...
...do not print correctly. A test line prints so you pinpoint any clogged nozzles. The nozzle test also cleans the print cartridge by forcing ink through the nozzles. For help, see if the cleaning process was successful. Run the nozzle test when: • Characters are not ...printing completely. • White dashes appear in the printer. 2 Open the Control Program. Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer Cleaning the print nozzles The print cartridge nozzle test helps you can see page 19. ...
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These purge lines print: 1 purge line 3 purge lines Steps to unclog them. Broken lines at the bottom of the page indicate the nozzles were cleaned. Troubleshooting Appendix Index When you install a: Black cartridge Color cartridge 29 Unbroken lines at the top 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. The printer feeds a sheet of the page indicate clogged nozzles.
These purge lines print: 1 purge line 3 purge lines Steps to unclog them. Broken lines at the bottom of the page indicate the nozzles were cleaned. Troubleshooting Appendix Index When you install a: Black cartridge Color cartridge 29 Unbroken lines at the top 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. The printer feeds a sheet of the page indicate clogged nozzles.
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... print nozzles are still broken, continue with the next section, Wiping print nozzles and contacts. Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer 5 Compare the diagonal lines above the printed bars to step 6. 6 Remove and reinstall the print cartridge. 7 Repeat the ... after cleaning the print nozzles (see page 21. 30 For help, see page 28), there may be dried ink on the print nozzles or contacts. 1 Remove the print cartridge from the printer. A broken line indicates clogged nozzles. Look for a break in the lines.
... print nozzles are still broken, continue with the next section, Wiping print nozzles and contacts. Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer 5 Compare the diagonal lines above the printed bars to step 6. 6 Remove and reinstall the print cartridge. 7 Repeat the ... after cleaning the print nozzles (see page 21. 30 For help, see page 28), there may be dried ink on the print nozzles or contacts. 1 Remove the print cartridge from the printer. A broken line indicates clogged nozzles. Look for a break in the lines.
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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...; The parallel or USB cable is securely attached to communicate properly. Before proceeding, verify that your printer cannot establish bidirectional communications with 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...
...; The parallel or USB cable is securely attached to communicate properly. Before proceeding, verify that your printer cannot establish bidirectional communications with 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...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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... straight and unwrinkled. • Let the ink dry before handling the paper. • Make sure the Media Type 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 On. 7 Resend your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Troubleshooting Printer has a paper jam If the paper is...
... straight and unwrinkled. • Let the ink dry before handling the paper. • Make sure the Media Type 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 On. 7 Resend your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Troubleshooting Printer has a paper jam If the paper is...
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...: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridge. For help , see page 28. Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting • Change the Print Quality setting to dry before stacking. • The print nozzles may be smearing the... ink. For help , see page 28. 43 Print smears on the page • The next page exiting the printer may need cleaning. For help , see page 13. • Clean the print nozzles.
...: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridge. For help , see page 28. Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting • Change the Print Quality setting to dry before stacking. • The print nozzles may be smearing the... ink. For help , see page 28. 43 Print smears on the page • The next page exiting the printer may need cleaning. For help , see page 13. • Clean the print nozzles.
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... page 28. Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with slight color variations. • Remove any print jobs and resend your job to the port. Colors on the printout are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel any extra devices, such as a scanner, and connect the printer directly to print. • Align...
... page 28. Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with slight color variations. • Remove any print jobs and resend your job to the port. Colors on the printout are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel any extra devices, such as a scanner, and connect the printer directly to print. • Align...
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... a new print cartridge. Power Paper light Feed light Ink Low message A print cartridge is out of ink. 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 printer back On. 47 Check your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Error messages and flashing lights...
... a new print cartridge. Power Paper light Feed light Ink Low message A print cartridge is out of ink. 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 printer back On. 47 Check your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Error messages and flashing lights...
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..., 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 Low 47 Paper Jam 47 Printer Not Ready 38 Printer Offline 38 50
..., 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 Low 47 Paper Jam 47 Printer Not Ready 38 Printer Offline 38 50
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... 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 Paper Feed 47 patterns 47 Power... 47 loading paper 5 loading paper 6 M margins, minimum settings 44 messages, error Ink Low 47 Paper Jam 47 Printer Not Ready 38 Printer Offline 38 N notices safety information 49 nozzle test 28 nozzles, print cleaning 28 wiping 30 O Options tab 20 ordering ...
... 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 Paper Feed 47 patterns 47 Power... 47 loading paper 5 loading paper 6 M margins, minimum settings 44 messages, error Ink Low 47 Paper Jam 47 Printer Not Ready 38 Printer Offline 38 N notices safety information 49 nozzle test 28 nozzles, print cleaning 28 wiping 30 O Options tab 20 ordering ...
User's Guide for Macintosh (2.5 MB)
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..., see if the cleaning process was successful. Run the nozzle test when: • Characters are not printing completely. • White dashes appear in the printer. 2 Open the Control Panel. To run the nozzle test: 1 Load plain paper in graphics or printed text. • Print is smudged or too dark... print correctly. A test line prints so you can see page 27. 3 Click the Cartridge tab. 37 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...
..., see if the cleaning process was successful. Run the nozzle test when: • Characters are not printing completely. • White dashes appear in the printer. 2 Open the Control Panel. To run the nozzle test: 1 Load plain paper in graphics or printed text. • Print is smudged or too dark... print correctly. A test line prints so you can see page 27. 3 Click the Cartridge tab. 37 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...
User's Guide for Macintosh (2.5 MB)
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Steps to unclog them. Broken lines at the bottom of the page indicate clogged nozzles. 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 the nozzles were cleaned. 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.
Steps to unclog them. Broken lines at the bottom of the page indicate clogged nozzles. 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 the nozzles were cleaned. 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.