User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.1 MB)
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...ink levels • Install or replace print cartridges • Align print cartridges for DOS printing. Status tab to: Cartridges 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 Z52 Series. 3 Lexmark Z52... Control Program. To open the Control Program from Lexmark's Web site Options tab to find printer software version and copyright ...
...ink levels • Install or replace print cartridges • Align print cartridges for DOS printing. Status tab to: Cartridges 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 Z52 Series. 3 Lexmark Z52... Control Program. To open the Control Program from Lexmark's Web site Options tab to find printer software version and copyright ...
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...print cartridges. A broken line indicates clogged nozzles. You do not need to complete the remaining steps. • If the print quality of these colors do not print, you may need to replace your print cartridge. Maintaining your printer 25 • Maintaining your printer Cleaning print nozzles 1 Load ... the test up to the one shown: Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black purge lines (shown here in black and white) print when ink is satisfactory after running the test three times, the print nozzles are clean. Unbroken lines at the top of the page indicate clogged nozzles....
...print cartridges. A broken line indicates clogged nozzles. You do not need to complete the remaining steps. • If the print quality of these colors do not print, you may need to replace your print cartridge. Maintaining your printer 25 • Maintaining your printer Cleaning print nozzles 1 Load ... the test up to the one shown: Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black purge lines (shown here in black and white) print when ink is satisfactory after running the test three times, the print nozzles are clean. Unbroken lines at the top of the page indicate clogged nozzles....
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...If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles (see page 25), there may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of ink, leave the empty cartridge in an air-tight container. For help , see the Troubleshooting: Print Quality section of...except to replace, clean, or store it in the printer until you are still broken, wipe the print cartridge nozzles. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. 26 Chapter 3 Preserving print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridge and optimum performance from your ...
...If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles (see page 25), there may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of ink, leave the empty cartridge in an air-tight container. For help , see the Troubleshooting: Print Quality section of...except to replace, clean, or store it in the printer until you are still broken, wipe the print cartridge nozzles. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. 26 Chapter 3 Preserving print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridge and optimum performance from your ...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.1 MB)
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... problems: • A message displays on your computer screen indicating your printer cannot establish bidirectional communications with your computer. • Print cartridge ink level indicators on the Status or Cartridges tabs of the print cartridges. Before proceeding, verify that: • The parallel, or USB, cable...printer is plugged in and turned On. • Your printer port is set to an LPTn port for a parallel cable, and to your Lexmark printer driver as the default printer. 28 Chapter 4 For help, see page 22. • You have removed the sticker and transparent tape ...
... problems: • A message displays on your computer screen indicating your printer cannot establish bidirectional communications with your computer. • Print cartridge ink level indicators on the Status or Cartridges tabs of the print cartridges. Before proceeding, verify that: • The parallel, or USB, cable...printer is plugged in and turned On. • Your printer port is set to an LPTn port for a parallel cable, and to your Lexmark printer driver as the default printer. 28 Chapter 4 For help, see page 22. • You have removed the sticker and transparent tape ...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.1 MB)
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... (0.067 in .). If you are printing on regular paper, select Draft (300 x 600 dpi). • You may be out of Printer Properties, select Natural Color as the Document Type. Use these minimum settings: • Left and right margins: 6.35 mm (0.25 in the extreme left , right, top, or bottom...Like other printers, your printer's Control Program. • From the Document/Quality tab of ink or low on the screen • An ink cartridge may need to clean the print nozzles. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on ink. Bottom - 12.7 mm (0.5 in .). For A4 size paper- 3.37 mm (0.133...
... (0.067 in .). If you are printing on regular paper, select Draft (300 x 600 dpi). • You may be out of Printer Properties, select Natural Color as the Document Type. Use these minimum settings: • Left and right margins: 6.35 mm (0.25 in the extreme left , right, top, or bottom...Like other printers, your printer's Control Program. • From the Document/Quality tab of ink or low on the screen • An ink cartridge may need to clean the print nozzles. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on ink. Bottom - 12.7 mm (0.5 in .). For A4 size paper- 3.37 mm (0.133...
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.... • Let the photos or transparencies dry completely before stacking. • Use a transparency or photo paper designed for an inkjet printer. Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with transparencies, photos, envelopes... For help, see page 25. • If the colors still seem faded, wipe the print nozzles and contacts.
.... • Let the photos or transparencies dry completely before stacking. • Use a transparency or photo paper designed for an inkjet printer. Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with transparencies, photos, envelopes... For help, see page 25. • If the colors still seem faded, wipe the print nozzles and contacts.
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... "Printer has a paper jam"on page 30. Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty papers For help . Purchase a new print cartridge. Ink Low message The print cartridge is out of ink. Error messages and flashing lights Paper Jam message Power Paper light Feed light For help, see page 30 for any error...
... "Printer has a paper jam"on page 30. Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty papers For help . Purchase a new print cartridge. Ink Low message The print cartridge is out of ink. Error messages and flashing lights Paper Jam message Power Paper light Feed light For help, see page 30 for any error...
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... 24 B banding 31 banner paper loading 3 setting recommenda- 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...
... 24 B banding 31 banner paper loading 3 setting recommenda- 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 Industry ...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 • • • • tions 7...
... 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 Industry ...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 • • • • tions 7...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 (2.7 MB)
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Do you installed a new cartridge, reset the ink level image to full. LEFT Cartridge: COLOR p/n RIGHT Cartridge: BLACK p/n 12A1970 If you want to align them? For help, see page 30. Skip 29 Automatic Alignment You changed one or more of ...your printer. Choose Cartridges From the list boxes below, choose which cartridges you installed a new cartridge(s), click the appropriate box to reset the ink levels...
Do you installed a new cartridge, reset the ink level image to full. LEFT Cartridge: COLOR p/n RIGHT Cartridge: BLACK p/n 12A1970 If you want to align them? For help, see page 30. Skip 29 Automatic Alignment You changed one or more of ...your printer. Choose Cartridges From the list boxes below, choose which cartridges you installed a new cartridge(s), click the appropriate box to reset the ink levels...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 (2.7 MB)
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... the Control Program. 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. The nozzle test also cleans the print cartridge by forcing ink through the nozzles. For help, see if the cleaning process was successful.
... the Control Program. 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. The nozzle test also cleans the print cartridge by forcing ink through the nozzles. For help, see if the cleaning process was successful.
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 (2.7 MB)
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Steps to the one shown: If any of these colors are missing on your printed test page, your printer 4 Click Clean Print Nozzles. Unbroken lines at the top of the page indicate the nozzles were ... prints a nozzle test pattern, similar 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.
Steps to the one shown: If any of these colors are missing on your printed test page, your printer 4 Click Clean Print Nozzles. Unbroken lines at the top of the page indicate the nozzles were ... prints a nozzle test pattern, similar 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.
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... your printer Wiping print nozzles and contacts If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles (see page 33), there may be dried ink on the print nozzles or contacts. 1 Remove the print cartridges from the printer. Warning: Do not wipe the nozzles and contacts with water. seconds. a Hold...
... your printer Wiping print nozzles and contacts If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles (see page 33), there may be dried ink on the print nozzles or contacts. 1 Remove the print cartridges from the printer. Warning: Do not wipe the nozzles and contacts with water. seconds. a Hold...
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 (2.7 MB)
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...; Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer and left exposed for an extended period of time. • If a print cartridge runs out of ink, leave the empty cartridge in the printer until you are ready to replace it in an air-tight container. Printing with one of the print... cartridge carriers empty may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Refilling cartridges ...
...; Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer and left exposed for an extended period of time. • If a print cartridge runs out of ink, leave the empty cartridge in the printer until you are ready to replace it in an air-tight container. Printing with one of the print... cartridge carriers empty may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. For best results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Refilling cartridges ...
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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 the Cartridges tab of your printer software. 1 From the printer's Control Program, click the Options tab. 2 Make sure Enable Bidirectional Support is...
... 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 the Cartridges tab of your printer software. 1 From the printer's Control Program, click the Options tab. 2 Make sure Enable Bidirectional Support is...
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... removed: 1 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2 Pull firmly on the paper to remove it 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 paper loaded in the printer...
... removed: 1 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2 Pull firmly on the paper to remove it 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 paper loaded in the printer...
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... following: • Select a higher Print Quality setting. • Align the print cartridges. Steps to dry before stacking. • The print nozzles may be smearing the ink. Print smears on the page • The next page exiting the printer may need cleaning. For help , see page 39. 45
... following: • Select a higher Print Quality setting. • Align the print cartridges. Steps to dry before stacking. • The print nozzles may be smearing the ink. Print smears on the page • The next page exiting the printer may need cleaning. For help , see page 39. 45
User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 (2.7 MB)
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.... If your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Colors on the printout differ from the colors on ink. 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...
.... If your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Colors on the printout differ from the colors on ink. 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...
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... Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Error messages and flashing lights Paper Jam message For help, see page 44. Power Paper light Feed light Ink Low message A print cartridge is out of ink. The Power light blinks twice The print cartridge carrier has stalled. Purchase a new print cartridge. Steps to basic printing Beyond the...
... Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Error messages and flashing lights Paper Jam message For help, see page 44. Power Paper light Feed light Ink Low message A print cartridge is out of ink. The Power light blinks twice The print cartridge carrier has stalled. Purchase a new print cartridge. Steps to basic printing Beyond the...
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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