User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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... 2: Load the print media 2 Step 3: Customize the printer settings 4 Step 4: Print your document 6 Maintaining your printer 7 Using the Control Program 7 Improving print quality 8 Preserving print cartridges 12 Troubleshooting 13 Printer prints slowly or doesn't print 14 Paper misfeeds or jams 16 Document prints with mistakes or poor quality 17 Problems with...
... 2: Load the print media 2 Step 3: Customize the printer settings 4 Step 4: Print your document 6 Maintaining your printer 7 Using the Control Program 7 Improving print quality 8 Preserving print cartridges 12 Troubleshooting 13 Printer prints slowly or doesn't print 14 Paper misfeeds or jams 16 Document prints with mistakes or poor quality 17 Problems with...
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... 3 Customize the printer settings (see page 4). 4 Print your document (see page 6). Printing with a color cartridge, Lexmark part number 17G0060. Step 1: Insert the appropriate print cartridge Your printer uses one type, and then prompts you when it's time to the setup sheet. Printing •... 4 and 5 for a diagram of the Printer Properties. You may also purchase a black cartridge, Lexmark part number 17G0050. • To print your entire document using the cartridge already installed in the Printer Properties. Printing 1 Printing For information about setting up your printer,...
... 3 Customize the printer settings (see page 4). 4 Print your document (see page 6). Printing with a color cartridge, Lexmark part number 17G0060. Step 1: Insert the appropriate print cartridge Your printer uses one type, and then prompts you when it's time to the setup sheet. Printing •... 4 and 5 for a diagram of the Printer Properties. You may also purchase a black cartridge, Lexmark part number 17G0050. • To print your entire document using the cartridge already installed in the Printer Properties. Printing 1 Printing For information about setting up your printer,...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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... the Control Program by doubleclicking the Lexmark Z12 Series printer icon on any tab in the Control Program to enable/disable various printer software functions, such as Sound Effects and Buffer Mode. Help button on your ink level. Cartridge 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: 1 Programs. 2 Lexmark Z12 Series. 3 Lexmark Z12 Control Program. Options tab to access the printer driver Help. About tab to : • Monitor...
... the Control Program by doubleclicking the Lexmark Z12 Series printer icon on any tab in the Control Program to enable/disable various printer software functions, such as Sound Effects and Buffer Mode. Help button on your ink level. Cartridge 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: 1 Programs. 2 Lexmark Z12 Series. 3 Lexmark Z12 Control Program. Options tab to access the printer driver Help. About tab to : • Monitor...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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Front cover Print cartridge carrier in the print cartridge storage unit (see page 12) or dispose of it. • 8 • • • Chapter 2 • The print cartridge carrier moves to the loading position unless the printer is On. Power light Paper Feed light 2 Raise the front cover. Improving print quality Installing or replacing your print cartridge 1 Make sure the Power light is busy. Store it in the loading position 3 Remove the old print cartridge.
Front cover Print cartridge carrier in the print cartridge storage unit (see page 12) or dispose of it. • 8 • • • Chapter 2 • The print cartridge carrier moves to the loading position unless the printer is On. Power light Paper Feed light 2 Raise the front cover. Improving print quality Installing or replacing your print cartridge 1 Make sure the Power light is busy. Store it in the loading position 3 Remove the old print cartridge.
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.... For help , see page 10. • Maintaining your printer 4 Install the replacement cartridge: Warning: DO NOT touch the gold area on new cartridge, cartridge into and transparent tape place. Follow the instructions on the bottom of cartridge you installed and click OK. 8 If you are installing a b Insert the print c Push back firmly on the...
.... For help , see page 10. • Maintaining your printer 4 Install the replacement cartridge: Warning: DO NOT touch the gold area on new cartridge, cartridge into and transparent tape place. Follow the instructions on the bottom of cartridge you installed and click OK. 8 If you are installing a b Insert the print c Push back firmly on the...
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...page that prints has a group of alignment patterns. Cleaning print nozzles 1 Load plain paper in the printer. 2 From the Control Program's Cartridge tab, select Align Cartridge. Your printer prints an alignment test page and a dialog box displays. For help , see page 7. In the example, pattern 3 ... pattern that comes closest to the one shown: • 10 • • • Chapter 2 • If you have a black cartridge installed in your printer, the printer prints a nozzle test pattern similar to forming a straight line. For help , see page 7. Aligning the print...
...page that prints has a group of alignment patterns. Cleaning print nozzles 1 Load plain paper in the printer. 2 From the Control Program's Cartridge tab, select Align Cartridge. Your printer prints an alignment test page and a dialog box displays. For help , see page 7. In the example, pattern 3 ... pattern that comes closest to the one shown: • 10 • • • Chapter 2 • If you have a black cartridge installed in your printer, the printer prints a nozzle test pattern similar to forming a straight line. For help , see page 7. Aligning the print...
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... no broken lines, indicating that the nozzles are clean. • If the print quality is not satisfactory after cleaning the print nozzles, you have a color cartridge installed in the diagonal line above the printed bars to the diagonal line below the printed bars. A broken line indicates clogged nozzles. If the print...
... no broken lines, indicating that the nozzles are clean. • If the print quality is not satisfactory after cleaning the print nozzles, you have a color cartridge installed in the diagonal line above the printed bars to the diagonal line below the printed bars. A broken line indicates clogged nozzles. If the print...
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... securely into place. For best results, use of refilled cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cartridge 3 Insert the extra print cartridge into storage unit into the slots as shown. Storing an extra print cartridge To install the cartridge storage unit and the extra cartridge: 1 Insert the tabs of failures or damage caused by...
... securely into place. For best results, use of refilled cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cartridge 3 Insert the extra print cartridge into storage unit into the slots as shown. Storing an extra print cartridge To install the cartridge storage unit and the extra cartridge: 1 Insert the tabs of failures or damage caused by...
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... is turned On, and the paper is loaded correctly. • The parallel or USB cable is completely plugged into the printer. • Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer. • The printer is not being held or paused. If the test page prints, the printer is set...printer status: 1 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z12 icon. 2 Click the Printer menu and make sure no check mark appears next to print Make sure: • You have removed the sticker and transparent tape on the bottom of the print cartridge. Check your computer. For help , see page 4. •...
... is turned On, and the paper is loaded correctly. • The parallel or USB cable is completely plugged into the printer. • Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer. • The printer is not being held or paused. If the test page prints, the printer is set...printer status: 1 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z12 icon. 2 Click the Printer menu and make sure no check mark appears next to print Make sure: • You have removed the sticker and transparent tape on the bottom of the print cartridge. Check your computer. For help , see page 4. •...
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...; • Chapter 3 • Depending on the thickness of the paper and it . Check the user's documentation that supports bidirectional printing. • Your Lexmark printer is not damaged. The top of the paper should line up to print envelopes. For help , see page 2. • You are using a parallel... hold up with your printer, and it is set as the default printer. Test page does not print Make sure: • Your print cartridge is an IEEE 1284compliant parallel cable that came with the paper size indicators on a flat, level surface. For help , see page 8. •...
...; • Chapter 3 • Depending on the thickness of the paper and it . Check the user's documentation that supports bidirectional printing. • Your Lexmark printer is not damaged. The top of the paper should line up to print envelopes. For help , see page 2. • You are using a parallel... hold up with your printer, and it is set as the default printer. Test page does not print Make sure: • Your print cartridge is an IEEE 1284compliant parallel cable that came with the paper size indicators on a flat, level surface. For help , see page 8. •...
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Document prints with slight color variations. • Your print cartridge may be removed: 1 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2 Pull firmly on the paper to turn ... mistakes or poor quality Vertical straight lines are faded or differ from the sheet feeder. Check the ink level graphic on the Cartridge tab of your document to the parallel port. • Clean the print nozzles. Troubleshooting Printer has a paper jam Remove the... graphs: • Select a higher Print Quality setting in the Printer Properties. For help, see page 4. • Test the cartridge alignment.
Document prints with slight color variations. • Your print cartridge may be removed: 1 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2 Pull firmly on the paper to turn ... mistakes or poor quality Vertical straight lines are faded or differ from the sheet feeder. Check the ink level graphic on the Cartridge tab of your document to the parallel port. • Clean the print nozzles. Troubleshooting Printer has a paper jam Remove the... graphs: • Select a higher Print Quality setting in the Printer Properties. For help, see page 4. • Test the cartridge alignment.
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...8226; If the printer is out of ink. If the printer has a paper jam, see page 17. Purchase a new print cartridge. The Power light blinks twice The print cartridge carrier has stalled. Both the Power light and the Paper Feed light are secure. 4 Plug the power supply back in. 5 Press.... • 20 • • • Chapter 3 • For help , see page 17 for help . Check your print cartridge, 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...
...8226; If the printer is out of ink. If the printer has a paper jam, see page 17. Purchase a new print cartridge. The Power light blinks twice The print cartridge carrier has stalled. Both the Power light and the Paper Feed light are secure. 4 Plug the power supply back in. 5 Press.... • 20 • • • Chapter 3 • For help , see page 17 for help . Check your print cartridge, 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...
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... Warranty is 12 months and starts on the date of original purchase as toner cartridges, inkjet cartridges, and ribbons) • Use of other economic consequential • • Appendix •••23 Appendix In no longer covered by a Lexmark warranty, technical support may recover actual damages up to the limit set forth in...
... Warranty is 12 months and starts on the date of original purchase as toner cartridges, inkjet cartridges, and ribbons) • Use of other economic consequential • • Appendix •••23 Appendix In no longer covered by a Lexmark warranty, technical support may recover actual damages up to the limit set forth in...
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... connector Power supply connector • • 26 •• Appendix • Printer parts Power button Press to install a print cartridge or clear paper jams. Paper exit tray Print cartridge storage unit Store the cartridge (black or color) not currently in the sheet feeder. Lights See page 20 for proper feeding. Paper Feed button...
... connector Power supply connector • • 26 •• Appendix • Printer parts Power button Press to install a print cartridge or clear paper jams. Paper exit tray Print cartridge storage unit Store the cartridge (black or color) not currently in the sheet feeder. Lights See page 20 for proper feeding. Paper Feed button...
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... 27 •• tions 6 bidirectional communications disabling 14 problems 14 blinking lights 20 buttons 26 C cards loading 2 setting recommendations 6 cartridge, print aligning 10 cleaning nozzles 10 installing 8 part numbers 1 replacing 8 storing 12 wiping nozzles 11 CD-ROM installing software 21 characters..., missing or unexpected 19 Control Program aligning print cartridge 10 opening 7 using 7 custom size paper loading 2 setting recommenda- tions 6 error messages Ink Low 20 Paper Jam 17 Printer...
... 27 •• tions 6 bidirectional communications disabling 14 problems 14 blinking lights 20 buttons 26 C cards loading 2 setting recommendations 6 cartridge, print aligning 10 cleaning nozzles 10 installing 8 part numbers 1 replacing 8 storing 12 wiping nozzles 11 CD-ROM installing software 21 characters..., missing or unexpected 19 Control Program aligning print cartridge 10 opening 7 using 7 custom size paper loading 2 setting recommenda- tions 6 error messages Ink Low 20 Paper Jam 17 Printer...
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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 ...custom size paper 2 envelopes 2 greeting cards 2 index cards 2 iron-on transfers loading 2 setting recommenda- 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 ...custom size paper 2 envelopes 2 greeting cards 2 index cards 2 iron-on transfers loading 2 setting recommenda- 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...
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...6 iron-on transfers 6 last page first 5 postcards 6 reverse page order 5 transparencies 6 using Web Smoothing 5 printing problems See troubleshooting R replacing, print cartridge 8 reverse page order 5 S safety information 25 setting recommendations banner paper 6 cards 6 custom size paper 6 envelopes 6 greeting cards 6 index cards 6 ... 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...
...6 iron-on transfers 6 last page first 5 postcards 6 reverse page order 5 transparencies 6 using Web Smoothing 5 printing problems See troubleshooting R replacing, print cartridge 8 reverse page order 5 S safety information 25 setting recommendations banner paper 6 cards 6 custom size paper 6 envelopes 6 greeting cards 6 index cards 6 ... 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...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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...this guide • Use the buttons on the left or right arrows to move forward or back through the pages. Home page Lexmark™ Z12 Color Jetprinter™ User's Guide for solving printing problems. Appendix provides notices and safety information. Maintaining your printer or when you ...how to install, replace, and align the print cartridge. Just click an index entry, and go to print, and click OK. Steps to basic ...
...this guide • Use the buttons on the left or right arrows to move forward or back through the pages. Home page Lexmark™ Z12 Color Jetprinter™ User's Guide for solving printing problems. Appendix provides notices and safety information. Maintaining your printer or when you ...how to install, replace, and align the print cartridge. Just click an index entry, and go to print, and click OK. Steps to basic ...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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For help using your printer with Windows 95 or Windows 98, refer to use your printer with your printer. To perform basic printing tasks, follow four simple steps: Step 1: Insert the appropriate print cartridge Step 2: Load the paper Step 3: Customize the printer software Step 4: Print your document 3 Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing This guide describes how to the User's Guide that came with Windows 2000.
For help using your printer with Windows 95 or Windows 98, refer to use your printer with your printer. To perform basic printing tasks, follow four simple steps: Step 1: Insert the appropriate print cartridge Step 2: Load the paper Step 3: Customize the printer software Step 4: Print your document 3 Steps to basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing This guide describes how to the User's Guide that came with Windows 2000.
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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... site. Your printer came with colored text or graphics must be printed using a black print cartridge. You may purchase supplies directly from a Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealer. Where available, you may purchase a black print cartridge (Lexmark part number 17G0050) from your point of your printer Troubleshooting Steps to basic printing Step 1: Insert the appropriate print...
... site. Your printer came with colored text or graphics must be printed using a black print cartridge. You may purchase supplies directly from a Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealer. Where available, you may purchase a black print cartridge (Lexmark part number 17G0050) from your point of your printer Troubleshooting Steps to basic printing Step 1: Insert the appropriate print...