User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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.... • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from the Start menu click: 1 Programs. 2 Lexmark Z12 Series. 3 Lexmark Z12 Control Program. Maintaining your printer and install or replace print cartridges. To open the Control Program, from Lexmark's Web site. Options... tab to view printer software version and copyright information. Cartridge tab to : • Monitor the status of your print job. • Cancel your print job. • Print a test page. • View your desktop. Click the... Help button on your ink...
.... • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from the Start menu click: 1 Programs. 2 Lexmark Z12 Series. 3 Lexmark Z12 Control Program. Maintaining your printer and install or replace print cartridges. To open the Control Program, from Lexmark's Web site. Options... tab to view printer software version and copyright information. Cartridge tab to : • Monitor the status of your print job. • Cancel your print job. • Print a test page. • View your desktop. Click the... Help button on your ink...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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...paper out. 3 Close the front cover. 4 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2 Pull firmly on ink. Troubleshooting Printer has a paper jam Remove the paper from the colors on the Cartridge tab of your document to print. If the paper is too far into the printer and can 't reach the... paper because it . Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with mistakes or poor quality Vertical straight lines are...
...paper out. 3 Close the front cover. 4 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2 Pull firmly on ink. Troubleshooting Printer has a paper jam Remove the paper from the colors on the Cartridge tab of your document to print. If the paper is too far into the printer and can 't reach the... paper because it . Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with mistakes or poor quality Vertical straight lines are...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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The Power light is On and the Paper Feed light is blinking • If the printer is out of ink. If the printer has a paper jam, see page 17 for help . Both the Power light and the Paper Feed light are On but the printer ... printer back On. • 20 • • • Chapter 3 • The Power light blinks twice The print cartridge carrier has stalled. Check your print cartridge, see page 8. Purchase a new print cartridge. 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...
The Power light is On and the Paper Feed light is blinking • If the printer is out of ink. If the printer has a paper jam, see page 17 for help . Both the Power light and the Paper Feed light are On but the printer ... printer back On. • 20 • • • Chapter 3 • The Power light blinks twice The print cartridge carrier has stalled. Check your print cartridge, see page 8. Purchase a new print cartridge. 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...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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...8226;•• 27 •• Index A aligning print cartridge 10 B banding 18 banners loading 2, 3 printing 3 recommended paper 3 selecting in Printer Prop- erties 3 setting recommenda- tions 6 error messages Ink Low 20 Paper Jam 17 Printer Offline 15 European Community Directives Conformity... recommenda- 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...
...8226;•• 27 •• Index A aligning print cartridge 10 B banding 18 banners loading 2, 3 printing 3 recommended paper 3 selecting in Printer Prop- erties 3 setting recommenda- tions 6 error messages Ink Low 20 Paper Jam 17 Printer Offline 15 European Community Directives Conformity... recommenda- 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...
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 ... 3 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 ... 3 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...
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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... it? Skip 24 OK 9 The Automatic Alignment window appears: 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. 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 print...
... it? Skip 24 OK 9 The Automatic Alignment window appears: 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. 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 print...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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... appear in the printer. 2 Open the Control Program. For help, see if the cleaning process was successful. The nozzle test also cleans the print cartridge by forcing ink through the nozzles. To run the nozzle test: 1 Load plain paper in graphics or printed text. • Print is smudged or too dark. •...
... appear in the printer. 2 Open the Control Program. For help, see if the cleaning process was successful. The nozzle test also cleans the print cartridge by forcing ink through the nozzles. To run the nozzle test: 1 Load plain paper in graphics or printed text. • Print is smudged or too dark. •...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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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. These purge lines print: 1 purge line 3 purge lines 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. 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. These purge lines print: 1 purge line 3 purge lines 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. Steps to unclog them.
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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...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. Wiping print nozzles and contacts If print quality does not improve after running the test three ...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 nozzle test. 8 If the lines are clean. You do not need to complete the remaining steps. • If the print...
...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. Wiping print nozzles and contacts If print quality does not improve after running the test three ...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 nozzle test. 8 If the lines are clean. You do not need to complete the remaining steps. • If the print...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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... basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Troubleshooting Printer doesn't print If your printer doesn't print, your printer and 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...
... basic printing Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Troubleshooting Printer doesn't print If your printer doesn't print, your printer and 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 28. For help , see page 13. • Clean the print nozzles. For help , see page 25. • Clean the print... 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 Remove the pages as they exit the printer, and allow them to High Speed.
... 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 28. For help , see page 13. • Clean the print nozzles. For help , see page 25. • Clean the print... 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 Remove the pages as they exit the printer, and allow them to High Speed.
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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...previous section, Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen • A print cartridge may be out of paper. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on ink. Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with slight color variations. • Remove any print jobs and resend your ... improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel any extra devices, such as a scanner, and connect the printer directly to print. • Align the print cartridge. For help , see page 25. • Clean the print nozzles. For help , see page 21. • Use a different brand of...
...previous section, Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen • A print cartridge may be out of paper. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on ink. Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with slight color variations. • Remove any print jobs and resend your ... improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel any extra devices, such as a scanner, and connect the printer directly to print. • Align the print cartridge. For help , see page 25. • Clean the print nozzles. For help , see page 21. • Use a different brand of...
User's Guide for Windows 2000 (2.3 MB)
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...Check your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Error messages and flashing lights Paper Jam message For help, see page 42. Purchase a new print cartridge. The Power light is On and the Paper Feed light is blinking • If the printer is running out of paper: 1 Load...; If the printer has a paper jam, see page 42. Power Paper light Feed light Ink Low message A print cartridge is out of ink. 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...
...Check your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Error messages and flashing lights Paper Jam message For help, see page 42. Purchase a new print cartridge. The Power light is On and the Paper Feed light is blinking • If the printer is running out of paper: 1 Load...; If the printer has a paper jam, see page 42. Power Paper light Feed light Ink Low message A print cartridge is out of ink. 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...
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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... process was successful. 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. To run the nozzle test: 1 Load plain paper in graphics or printed text. •... not printing completely. • White dashes appear in the printer. 2 Open the Control Panel. A test line prints so you can see page 27. 3 Click the Cartridge tab. 37
... process was successful. 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. To run the nozzle test: 1 Load plain paper in graphics or printed text. •... not printing completely. • White dashes appear in the printer. 2 Open the Control Panel. A test line prints so you can see page 27. 3 Click the Cartridge tab. 37
User's Guide for Macintosh (2.5 MB)
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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. The printer feeds a sheet of the page indicate the nozzles were cleaned. Steps to unclog them. 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.
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. The printer feeds a sheet of the page indicate the nozzles were cleaned. Steps to unclog them. 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.
User's Guide for Macintosh (2.5 MB)
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... contacts If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles (see page 37), there may be dried ink on the print nozzles or contacts. 1 Remove the print cartridge from the printer. Hold the damp, lint-free cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds. Gently wipe the... nozzles and contacts in one direction. Gently blot and wipe dry. Gently blot and wipe dry. 3 Reinstall the print cartridge and repeat the nozzle test. Nozzles Contacts a Hold the damp cloth against the contacts for about three seconds. For help , see page 37. ...
... contacts If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles (see page 37), there may be dried ink on the print nozzles or contacts. 1 Remove the print cartridge from the printer. Hold the damp, lint-free cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds. Gently wipe the... nozzles and contacts in one direction. Gently blot and wipe dry. Gently blot and wipe dry. 3 Reinstall the print cartridge and repeat the nozzle test. Nozzles Contacts a Hold the damp cloth against the contacts for about three seconds. For help , see page 37. ...
User's Guide for Macintosh (2.5 MB)
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... your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Troubleshooting Printer doesn't print or prints slowly If your printer doesn't print, your printer and your computer. • Print cartridge ink level indicators 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 the...
... your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Troubleshooting Printer doesn't print or prints slowly If your printer doesn't print, your printer and your computer. • Print cartridge ink level indicators 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 the...