User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB)
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... a sheet of paper 9 Printing handouts 12 Printing booklets 15 Printing posters 18 Maintaining your printer 21 Using the Control Program 21 Installing or replacing print cartridges 22 Improving print quality 23 Troubleshooting 27 Printer prints slowly or doesn't print 28 Paper misfeeds or jams 30 Document prints with mistakes or poor...
... a sheet of paper 9 Printing handouts 12 Printing booklets 15 Printing posters 18 Maintaining your printer 21 Using the Control Program 21 Installing or replacing print cartridges 22 Improving print quality 23 Troubleshooting 27 Printer prints slowly or doesn't print 28 Paper misfeeds or jams 30 Document prints with mistakes or poor...
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB)
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... Stock. Banner paper Paper Note: You can print quality photos with the black and color cartridge combination that came with a photo cartridge. Steps to the default settings. However, for the best possible print quality, replace the black cartridge with your printer settings for printing on specialty papers, use the following table: When you...
... Stock. Banner paper Paper Note: You can print quality photos with the black and color cartridge combination that came with a photo cartridge. Steps to the default settings. However, for the best possible print quality, replace the black cartridge with your printer settings for printing on specialty papers, use the following table: When you...
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...... About 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 Z53 Series. 3 Lexmark Z53 Control Program. Status tab to: Cartridges tab to enable/disable various printer software functions, such as Sound Effects and Buffer Mode. To...
...... About 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 Z53 Series. 3 Lexmark Z53 Control Program. Status tab to: Cartridges tab to enable/disable various printer software functions, such as Sound Effects and Buffer Mode. To...
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... only the sticker and transparent tape from the bottom of the old cartridge. 4 Warning: DO NOT touch the gold contact area on the cartridge until it snaps securely into the print cartridge carrier. Push back firmly on the print cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves to the loading position unless the printer is On. Install...
... only the sticker and transparent tape from the bottom of the old cartridge. 4 Warning: DO NOT touch the gold contact area on the cartridge until it snaps securely into the print cartridge carrier. Push back firmly on the print cartridge. The print cartridge carrier moves to the loading position unless the printer is On. Install...
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... screen to clean the print nozzles. For help , see page 21. 5 From the Control Program's Cartridges tab, select Install/Change Cartridge. Select the cartridge type you may improve print quality. Maintaining your printer 6 If you installed a new cartridge, the Alignment dialog box displays. Improving print quality If the print quality is not satisfactory after...
... screen to clean the print nozzles. For help , see page 21. 5 From the Control Program's Cartridges tab, select Install/Change Cartridge. Select the cartridge type you may improve print quality. Maintaining your printer 6 If you installed a new cartridge, the Alignment dialog box displays. Improving print quality If the print quality is not satisfactory after...
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... pattern has a number under the alignment pattern that comes closest to forming a perfectly straight line. For help, see page 21. Aligning print cartridges 1 Load plain paper in sample group A, the arrow points to the pattern that comes closest to forming a straight line. 4 In the Align... enter the pattern numbers from the printed test page that prints is similar to the one shown: 24 Chapter 3 3 From each alignment group on the cartridge combination installed. The test page that come closest to forming a straight line. 5 After you have entered a number for all of the patterns, click...
... pattern has a number under the alignment pattern that comes closest to forming a perfectly straight line. For help, see page 21. Aligning print cartridges 1 Load plain paper in sample group A, the arrow points to the pattern that comes closest to forming a straight line. 4 In the Align... enter the pattern numbers from the printed test page that prints is similar to the one shown: 24 Chapter 3 3 From each alignment group on the cartridge combination installed. The test page that come closest to forming a straight line. 5 After you have entered a number for all of the patterns, click...
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... indicate clogged nozzles. You do not print, you may need to replace your print cartridge. Maintaining your printer Cleaning print nozzles 1 Load plain paper in the printer. 2 From the Control Program's Cartridges tab, select Clean Print Nozzles. Unbroken lines at the top of both lines is ...not satisfactory after running the test three times, continue with step 4. 4 Remove and reinstall the print cartridges. Look for a break in black and white) print when ink is satisfactory after running the test three times, the print nozzles are clean....
... indicate clogged nozzles. You do not print, you may need to replace your print cartridge. Maintaining your printer Cleaning print nozzles 1 Load plain paper in the printer. 2 From the Control Program's Cartridges tab, select Clean Print Nozzles. Unbroken lines at the top of both lines is ...not satisfactory after running the test three times, continue with step 4. 4 Remove and reinstall the print cartridges. Look for a break in black and white) print when ink is satisfactory after running the test three times, the print nozzles are clean....
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... the printer and left exposed for an extended period of time. • If a print cartridge runs out of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. 26 Chapter 3 The print cartridge does not print correctly if removed from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it . For help...
... the printer and left exposed for an extended period of time. • If a print cartridge runs out of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. 26 Chapter 3 The print cartridge does not print correctly if removed from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it . For help...
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...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 Lexmark printer driver as a scanner or fax) connected to the computer's parallel port, make sure it directly to a USB port for a parallel ... printer's Control Program are shaded. • Error messages (such as Paper Out) and job progress information do not display on the Status or Cartridges tabs of the print cartridges. If you have selected your computer screen.
...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 Lexmark printer driver as a scanner or fax) connected to the computer's parallel port, make sure it directly to a USB port for a parallel ... printer's Control Program are shaded. • Error messages (such as Paper Out) and job progress information do not display on the Status or Cartridges tabs of the print cartridges. If you have selected your computer screen.
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Check your computer. Test page does not print Make sure: • Your print cartridges are using a parallel cable, make sure no check mark appears next to print than regular text. • Close any open applications. • Decrease the Print ... completely plugged into the printer. • The printer is correct and not damaged. To check the printer status: 1 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z53 icon. 2 Click the Printer menu and make sure it may take longer to the Pause Printing option. If the test page prints, the printer is...
Check your computer. Test page does not print Make sure: • Your print cartridges are using a parallel cable, make sure no check mark appears next to print than regular text. • Close any open applications. • Decrease the Print ... completely plugged into the printer. • The printer is correct and not damaged. To check the printer status: 1 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z53 icon. 2 Click the Printer menu and make sure it may take longer to the Pause Printing option. If the test page prints, the printer is...
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... prints with mistakes or poor quality Vertical straight lines are missing or unexpected • Make sure your document to turn the printer On. 5 Resend your Lexmark printer driver is too far into the printer, raise the front cover and pull the paper out. 3 Close the front cover. 4 Press the Power button... not smooth To improve the print quality of vertical straight lines in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher Print Quality setting. • Test the cartridge alignment.
... prints with mistakes or poor quality Vertical straight lines are missing or unexpected • Make sure your document to turn the printer On. 5 Resend your Lexmark printer driver is too far into the printer, raise the front cover and pull the paper out. 3 Close the front cover. 4 Press the Power button... not smooth To improve the print quality of vertical straight lines in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher Print Quality setting. • Test the cartridge alignment.
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..., see page 25. Bottom - 12.7 mm (0.5 in the extreme left, right, top, or bottom edges of ink or low on the screen • An ink cartridge may need to clean the print nozzles. Print quality is appropriate for all paper sizes except A4. For A4 size paper- 3.37 mm (0.133 in... the ink level graphic on regular paper, select Draft (300 x 600 dpi). • You may be out of a page. If you are printing on the Cartridges tab of your printer cannot print in .).
..., see page 25. Bottom - 12.7 mm (0.5 in the extreme left, right, top, or bottom edges of ink or low on the screen • An ink cartridge may need to clean the print nozzles. Print quality is appropriate for all paper sizes except A4. For A4 size paper- 3.37 mm (0.133 in... the ink level graphic on regular paper, select Draft (300 x 600 dpi). • You may be out of a page. If you are printing on the Cartridges tab of your printer cannot print in .).
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...... For help , see the Troubleshooting: Print Quality section of the printer driver Help. Colors on the printout are faded • Your print cartridge may need cleaning. Problems with slight color variations. • Remove any extra devices such as they exit the printer. • Let the... the Printer Properties, select High (1200 x 1200 dpi) or Maximum (2400 x 1200 dpi). • Your print nozzles may be low on the Cartridges tab of paper. Troubleshooting • Use a different brand of your printer's Control Program. • Clean the print nozzles. For help, see page 25...
...... For help , see the Troubleshooting: Print Quality section of the printer driver Help. Colors on the printout are faded • Your print cartridge may need cleaning. Problems with slight color variations. • Remove any extra devices such as they exit the printer. • Let the... the Printer Properties, select High (1200 x 1200 dpi) or Maximum (2400 x 1200 dpi). • Your print nozzles may be low on the Cartridges tab of paper. Troubleshooting • Use a different brand of your printer's Control Program. • Clean the print nozzles. For help, see page 25...
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... Power light blinks twice The print cartridge carrier has stalled. The Power light is On and the Paper Feed light is blinking • If the printer is running out of paper: 1 Load ... message Power Paper light Feed light For help , see "Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty papers"on page 30. Ink Low message The print cartridge is out of ink.
... Power light blinks twice The print cartridge carrier has stalled. The Power light is On and the Paper Feed light is blinking • If the printer is running out of paper: 1 Load ... message Power Paper light Feed light For help , see "Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty papers"on page 30. Ink Low message The print cartridge is out of ink.
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...INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. Lexmark is provided for any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damage, or other economic consequential damages. You are not ...specified (if applicable) • use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications • use of other than Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges, inkjet cartridges, and ribbons) • use of other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer • operation of a product beyond repair. Before you...
...INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. Lexmark is provided for any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damage, or other economic consequential damages. You are not ...specified (if applicable) • use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications • use of other than Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges, inkjet cartridges, and ribbons) • use of other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer • operation of a product beyond repair. Before you...
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... booklets building 17 bundling 17 printing 15 buttons Clean Print Nozzles 25 C cards loading 3 setting recommendations 7 cartridges, print aligning 24 installing 22 part numbers 21 preserving 26 removing 22 replacing 22 characters, missing or unexpected ... cards loading 3 setting recommendations 7 H halftone settings adjusting 6 handouts, printing 12 I image settings adjusting 6 Index 39 Index Index A aligning print cartridges 24 B banding 31 banner paper loading 3 setting recommenda- tions 8 D default settings 7 DOS printing 35 duplexing 9 E electronic emission notices 37 energy...
... booklets building 17 bundling 17 printing 15 buttons Clean Print Nozzles 25 C cards loading 3 setting recommendations 7 cartridges, print aligning 24 installing 22 part numbers 21 preserving 26 removing 22 replacing 22 characters, missing or unexpected ... cards loading 3 setting recommendations 7 H halftone settings adjusting 6 handouts, printing 12 I image settings adjusting 6 Index 39 Index Index A aligning print cartridges 24 B banding 31 banner paper loading 3 setting recommenda- tions 8 D default settings 7 DOS printing 35 duplexing 9 E electronic emission notices 37 energy...
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... 7 poster assembling 19 printing 18 selecting specific pages 20 Power light flashing 34 power supply, replacing 38 print cartridges aligning 24 cleaning 25 installing 22 part numbers 21 preserving 26 removing 22 replacing 22 wiping nozzles 26 print nozzle...printing 40 improving print quality 23 index cards loading 3 setting recommenda- tions 7 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 37 Ink Low message 34 installing print cartridge 22 intermittent printing 31 Internet printing Web Smoothing 6 iron-on transfers loading 4 setting recommenda- pliance Statement 37 Japanese VCCI Notice 38 safety ...
... 7 poster assembling 19 printing 18 selecting specific pages 20 Power light flashing 34 power supply, replacing 38 print cartridges aligning 24 cleaning 25 installing 22 part numbers 21 preserving 26 removing 22 replacing 22 wiping nozzles 26 print nozzle...printing 40 improving print quality 23 index cards loading 3 setting recommenda- tions 7 Industry Canada Compliance Statement 37 Ink Low message 34 installing print cartridge 22 intermittent printing 31 Internet printing Web Smoothing 6 iron-on transfers loading 4 setting recommenda- pliance Statement 37 Japanese VCCI Notice 38 safety ...
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... missing colors 25, 32 paper feeding 30 paper jam 30 paper misfeeds 30 R release tab locating 2 using 2 reloading instructions two-sided printing 10 removing print cartridge 22 reverse page order 6 S safety information 38 select pages to print button 20 setting recommendations banner paper 7 cards 7 custom-sized paper 8 envelopes 7 iron-on transfers...
... missing colors 25, 32 paper feeding 30 paper jam 30 paper misfeeds 30 R release tab locating 2 using 2 reloading instructions two-sided printing 10 removing print cartridge 22 reverse page order 6 S safety information 38 select pages to print button 20 setting recommendations banner paper 7 cards 7 custom-sized paper 8 envelopes 7 iron-on transfers...
User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB)
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... guide when you have questions about your printer or when you encounter a problem. Lexmark Z53 Color JetprinterTM User's Guide for solving printing problems. Appendix -provides notices. Beyond the basics -tells you how to install, replace, and align the print cartridges. Just click an index entry to go to print and click OK. Click...
... guide when you have questions about your printer or when you encounter a problem. Lexmark Z53 Color JetprinterTM User's Guide for solving printing problems. Appendix -provides notices. Beyond the basics -tells you how to install, replace, and align the print cartridges. Just click an index entry to go to print and click OK. Click...
User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB)
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... your printer for: Printing photos Printing on both sides of a sheet of the sheet feeder. For help replacing the black cartridge, see page 7. 16 Index For help , see page 26. Step One: Load the photo paper Load up to basic printing Beyond the basics ...Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Beyond the basics You can print quality photos with the black and color cartridge combination that came with a photo cartridge. Steps to 25 sheets of photo paper (or photo cards) against the right side of paper Printing photos You can use...
... your printer for: Printing photos Printing on both sides of a sheet of the sheet feeder. For help replacing the black cartridge, see page 7. 16 Index For help , see page 26. Step One: Load the photo paper Load up to basic printing Beyond the basics ...Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Beyond the basics You can print quality photos with the black and color cartridge combination that came with a photo cartridge. Steps to 25 sheets of photo paper (or photo cards) against the right side of paper Printing photos You can use...