User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.1 MB)
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...print job • Print a test page • View your ink levels • Install or replace print cartridges • Align print cartridges for DOS printing. To open the Control Program from Lexmark's Web site Options tab to find printer software version and copyright ... the print nozzles • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from the Start menu, click: 1 Programs. 2 Lexmark Z52 Series. 3 Lexmark Z52 Control Program. Maintaining your printer, and install or replace print cartridges. 3 Maintaining your printer Maintaining your printer Using the Control ...
...print job • Print a test page • View your ink levels • Install or replace print cartridges • Align print cartridges for DOS printing. To open the Control Program from Lexmark's Web site Options tab to find printer software version and copyright ... the print nozzles • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from the Start menu, click: 1 Programs. 2 Lexmark Z52 Series. 3 Lexmark Z52 Control Program. Maintaining your printer, and install or replace print cartridges. 3 Maintaining your printer Maintaining your printer Using the Control ...
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... running the test three times, the print nozzles are clean. If any of the page indicate clogged nozzles. Unbroken lines at the top of these colors do not need to the diagonal line below the printed bars. Broken lines at the bottom of both lines is forced through the print nozzles... tab, select Clean Print Nozzles. For help, see page 21. Maintaining your printer Cleaning print nozzles 1 Load plain paper in black and white) print when ink is not satisfactory after running the test three times, continue with step 4. 4 Remove and reinstall the print cartridges.
... running the test three times, the print nozzles are clean. If any of the page indicate clogged nozzles. Unbroken lines at the top of these colors do not need to the diagonal line below the printed bars. Broken lines at the bottom of both lines is forced through the print nozzles... tab, select Clean Print Nozzles. For help, see page 21. Maintaining your printer Cleaning print nozzles 1 Load plain paper in black and white) print when ink is not satisfactory after running the test three times, continue with step 4. 4 Remove and reinstall the print cartridges.
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... except to replace, clean, or store it . Printing with one of the print cartridge carriers empty may be dried ink on wiping the print nozzles, see the Troubleshooting: Print Quality section of ink, leave the empty cartridge in the printer until you are still broken, wipe the print cartridge nozzles. For best... to replace it in an air-tight container. For help on the print cartridge nozzles. For help , see page 25), there may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges...
... except to replace, clean, or store it . Printing with one of the print cartridge carriers empty may be dried ink on wiping the print nozzles, see the Troubleshooting: Print Quality section of ink, leave the empty cartridge in the printer until you are still broken, wipe the print cartridge nozzles. For best... to replace it in an air-tight container. For help on the print cartridge nozzles. For help , see page 25), there may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges...
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Printer prints slowly or doesn't print If your printer does not print, your printer and your Lexmark printer driver as the default printer. 28 Chapter 4 Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print Make sure: • You have ...-way communications problems: • A message displays on your computer screen indicating your printer cannot establish bidirectional communications with your computer. • Print cartridge ink level indicators on your printer from the bottom of the printer's Control Program are shaded. • Error messages (such as a scanner or fax) ...
Printer prints slowly or doesn't print If your printer does not print, your printer and your Lexmark printer driver as the default printer. 28 Chapter 4 Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print Make sure: • You have ...-way communications problems: • A message displays on your computer screen indicating your printer cannot establish bidirectional communications with your computer. • Print cartridge ink level indicators on your printer from the bottom of the printer's Control Program are shaded. • Error messages (such as a scanner or fax) ...
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....) each for the paper type. For A4 size paper- 3.37 mm (0.133 in .). Check the ink level graphic on the Cartridges tab of your printer cannot print in .). Colors on the printout differ from the colors on regular paper, select Draft (300 x 600 dpi). • You may be out of Printer ...Properties, select Natural Color as the Document Type. If you are printing on the screen • An ink cartridge may need to clean the print nozzles. Print quality is appropriate for all paper sizes except A4. For...
....) each for the paper type. For A4 size paper- 3.37 mm (0.133 in .). Check the ink level graphic on the Cartridges tab of your printer cannot print in .). Colors on the printout differ from the colors on regular paper, select Draft (300 x 600 dpi). • You may be out of Printer ...Properties, select Natural Color as the Document Type. If you are printing on the screen • An ink cartridge may need to clean the print nozzles. Print quality is appropriate for all paper sizes except A4. For...
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...x 1200 dpi). • Your print nozzles may be low on the Cartridges tab of paper. Check the ink level graphic on ink. Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with transparencies, photos, envelopes... Glossy photo papers or transparencies stick together • Remove the ...photos or transparencies from the paper exit tray as a scanner, and connect the printer to the parallel port. For help , see page 25. • If the colors...
...x 1200 dpi). • Your print nozzles may be low on the Cartridges tab of paper. Check the ink level graphic on ink. Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with transparencies, photos, envelopes... Glossy photo papers or transparencies stick together • Remove the ...photos or transparencies from the paper exit tray as a scanner, and connect the printer to the parallel port. For help , see page 25. • If the colors...
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... feed envelopes or specialty papers"on page 30. Check your screen for help , see "Printer has a paper jam"on page 30. Purchase a new print cartridge. Ink Low message The print cartridge is out of...
... feed envelopes or specialty papers"on page 30. Check your screen for help , see "Printer has a paper jam"on page 30. Purchase a new print cartridge. Ink Low message The print cartridge is out of...
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tions 8 G greeting cards loading 3 setting recommendations 7 Index Index • •• 41 • • tions 7 error messages Ink Low 34 Paper Jam 30, 34 Printer Offline 29 European Community Directives Conformity 39 F Federal Communications Commission Compliance Information Statement 38 flashing lights troubleshooting 34 ...
tions 8 G greeting cards loading 3 setting recommendations 7 Index Index • •• 41 • • tions 7 error messages Ink Low 34 Paper Jam 30, 34 Printer Offline 29 European Community Directives Conformity 39 F Federal Communications Commission Compliance Information Statement 38 flashing lights troubleshooting 34 ...
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...34 patterns 34 Power 22 loading paper 2 specialty papers 3 long edge binding 10 M Macintosh 1 margins, minimum settings 32 messages, error Ink Low 34 Paper Jam 34 Printer Offline 29 N notices electronic emission 38 energy star 39 European Community Directives Conformity 39 FCC Statement 38 ... 22 replacing 22 wiping nozzles 26 print nozzle contacts wiping 26 print nozzles cleaning 25 wiping 26 print quality banding 31 different colors 32 faded colors 33 improving 23 missing colors 25, 32 smudged 32 too dark 32 troubleshooting 31 • 42 • • • • H halftone settings...
...34 patterns 34 Power 22 loading paper 2 specialty papers 3 long edge binding 10 M Macintosh 1 margins, minimum settings 32 messages, error Ink Low 34 Paper Jam 34 Printer Offline 29 N notices electronic emission 38 energy star 39 European Community Directives Conformity 39 FCC Statement 38 ... 22 replacing 22 wiping nozzles 26 print nozzle contacts wiping 26 print nozzles cleaning 25 wiping 26 print quality banding 31 different colors 32 faded colors 33 improving 23 missing colors 25, 32 smudged 32 too dark 32 troubleshooting 31 • 42 • • • • H halftone settings...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 (2.7 MB)
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... to full OK 9 The Automatic Alignment window displays: If you installed a new cartridge(s), click the appropriate box to reset the ink levels to full. LEFT Cartridge: COLOR p/n RIGHT Cartridge: BLACK p/n 12A1970 If you want to align them? Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your...
... to full OK 9 The Automatic Alignment window displays: If you installed a new cartridge(s), click the appropriate box to reset the ink levels to full. LEFT Cartridge: COLOR p/n RIGHT Cartridge: BLACK p/n 12A1970 If you want to align them? Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your...
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To run the nozzle test: 1 Load plain paper in graphics or printed text. • Print is too dark or smudged. • Colors do not print correctly. A test line prints so you pinpoint any clogged nozzles. Note: Run the nozzle test when: • Characters are not...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. Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer Cleaning the print nozzles The print...
To run the nozzle test: 1 Load plain paper in graphics or printed text. • Print is too dark or smudged. • Colors do not print correctly. A test line prints so you pinpoint any clogged nozzles. Note: Run the nozzle test when: • Characters are not...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. Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer Cleaning the print nozzles The print...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 (2.7 MB)
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These purge lines print when ink is forced through the print nozzles to unclog them. The printer feeds a sheet of paper and prints a nozzle test pattern, similar to the one shown: If any of these colors are missing on your printed test page, your printer 4 Click Clean Print Nozzles. Broken lines at the bottom of the page indicate the nozzles were cleaned. 34 Unbroken lines at the top of the page indicate clogged nozzles. Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your cartridge may be out of that color of ink.
These purge lines print when ink is forced through the print nozzles to unclog them. The printer feeds a sheet of paper and prints a nozzle test pattern, similar to the one shown: If any of these colors are missing on your printed test page, your printer 4 Click Clean Print Nozzles. Broken lines at the bottom of the page indicate the nozzles were cleaned. 34 Unbroken lines at the top of the page indicate clogged nozzles. Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your cartridge may be out of that color of ink.
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 (2.7 MB)
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... contacts. Gently blot and wipe dry. 3 Reinstall the print cartridges and repeat the nozzle test. seconds. For help , see page 33), there may be dried ink on the print nozzles or contacts. 1 Remove the print cartridges from the printer.
... contacts. Gently blot and wipe dry. 3 Reinstall the print cartridges and repeat the nozzle test. seconds. For help , see page 33), there may be dried ink on the print nozzles or contacts. 1 Remove the print cartridges from the printer.
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Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to replace it in the printer until you are ready to the printer. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. 37 The print cartridge will not print correctly if removed from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it . For best ...print cartridge runs out of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Printing with one of the print cartridge carriers empty may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of ink, leave the empty cartridge in an air-tight container.
Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to replace it in the printer until you are ready to the printer. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. 37 The print cartridge will not print correctly if removed from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it . For best ...print cartridge runs out of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Printing with one of the print cartridge carriers empty may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of ink, leave the empty cartridge in an air-tight container.
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... indicate two-way communications problems: • A message displays on your computer screen indicating your printer cannot establish bidirectional communications with your computer. • Print cartridge ink level indicators on your printer software. 1 From the printer's Control Program, click the Options tab. 2 Make sure Enable Bidirectional Support is checked. Steps to basic...
... indicate two-way communications problems: • A message displays on your computer screen indicating your printer cannot establish bidirectional communications with your computer. • Print cartridge ink level indicators on your printer software. 1 From the printer's Control Program, click the Options tab. 2 Make sure Enable Bidirectional Support is checked. Steps to basic...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 (2.7 MB)
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... Document prints with mistakes or poor quality Print is too dark or smudged • Make sure the paper is straight and unwrinkled. • Let the ink dry before handling the paper. • Make sure the Paper Type setting in the printer software matches the type of the printer. 3 Close the front...
... Document prints with mistakes or poor quality Print is too dark or smudged • Make sure the paper is straight and unwrinkled. • Let the ink dry before handling the paper. • Make sure the Paper Type setting in the printer software matches the type of the printer. 3 Close the front...
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For help , see page 33. Steps to dry before stacking. • The print nozzles may be smearing the ink. For help , see page 33. For help , see page 39. 45 Remove the pages as they exit the printer and allow them to basic printing ...
For help , see page 33. Steps to dry before stacking. • The print nozzles may be smearing the ink. For help , see page 33. For help , see page 39. 45 Remove the pages as they exit the printer and allow them to basic printing ...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 (2.7 MB)
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... cartridge nozzles and contacts. Every paper brand accepts ink differently, and prints with slight color variations. • Remove any extra devices such as the Document Color: 1 From the printer driver, click the Color tab. 2 Make sure Natural Color is selected. • Check the print cartridge ink levels. Colors on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed...
... cartridge nozzles and contacts. Every paper brand accepts ink differently, and prints with slight color variations. • Remove any extra devices such as the Document Color: 1 From the printer driver, click the Color tab. 2 Make sure Natural Color is selected. • Check the print cartridge ink levels. Colors on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed...
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... your screen for any error messages. 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Waiting a few seconds and turn the printer back On. 49 Power Paper light Feed light Ink Low message A print cartridge is out of...
... your screen for any error messages. 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Waiting a few seconds and turn the printer back On. 49 Power Paper light Feed light Ink Low message A print cartridge is out of...
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... aligning 30 installing 26 part numbers 25 preserving 37 removing 27 replacing 26 CD-ROM installing software 50 characters misformed 46 Choose Cartridges window 29 color, missing 34 contacts, print wiping 36 Control Program opening 24 tabs 25 using 24 custom-sized paper loading 7 settings 13 D dark or smudged print 44... 51 Document Defaults customizing 9 tabs 9 downloaded printer driver installing 51 duplexing 19 E Electronic Emission Notices 54 Energy Star 56 envelopes loading 6 settings 12 error messages Ink Low 49 Paper Jam 49 58
... aligning 30 installing 26 part numbers 25 preserving 37 removing 27 replacing 26 CD-ROM installing software 50 characters misformed 46 Choose Cartridges window 29 color, missing 34 contacts, print wiping 36 Control Program opening 24 tabs 25 using 24 custom-sized paper loading 7 settings 13 D dark or smudged print 44... 51 Document Defaults customizing 9 tabs 9 downloaded printer driver installing 51 duplexing 19 E Electronic Emission Notices 54 Energy Star 56 envelopes loading 6 settings 12 error messages Ink Low 49 Paper Jam 49 58