User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB)
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...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. Maintaining your printer 3 Maintaining your printer ...Using the Control Program The Control Program lets you monitor your printer 21 Click the... Status tab to: Cartridges tab to: • Monitor the status of your print job • Cancel your print job • Print a test page • View your ink...
...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. Maintaining your printer 3 Maintaining your printer ...Using the Control Program The Control Program lets you monitor your printer 21 Click the... Status tab to: Cartridges tab to: • Monitor the status of your print job • Cancel your print job • Print a test page • View your ink...
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..., similar to the diagonal line below the printed bars. Maintaining your printer 25 Look for a break in the printer. 2 From the Control Program's Cartridges tab, select Clean Print Nozzles. Broken lines at the bottom of the page indicate clogged nozzles. For help, see page 21. Unbroken lines at the... above the printed bars 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. The printer feeds a sheet of both lines is not satisfactory after ...
..., similar to the diagonal line below the printed bars. Maintaining your printer 25 Look for a break in the printer. 2 From the Control Program's Cartridges tab, select Clean Print Nozzles. Broken lines at the bottom of the page indicate clogged nozzles. For help, see page 21. Unbroken lines at the... above the printed bars 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. The printer feeds a sheet of both lines is not satisfactory after ...
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...(see page 25), there may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of ink, leave the empty cartridge in the printer until you are ready to the printer. The print cartridge does not print correctly if removed from the printer ... see the Troubleshooting: Print Quality section of refilled cartridges. Preserving print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridge and optimum performance from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it . Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. 26 Chapter 3 5 Repeat the nozzle test...
...(see page 25), there may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of ink, leave the empty cartridge in the printer until you are ready to the printer. The print cartridge does not print correctly if removed from the printer ... see the Troubleshooting: Print Quality section of refilled cartridges. Preserving print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridge and optimum performance from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it . Lexmark does not recommend use Lexmark supplies. 26 Chapter 3 5 Repeat the nozzle test...
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...'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. Before proceeding, verify that: • The parallel, or USB, cable is securely attached to both the printer and the personal computer.... 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 the default printer. 28 Chapter 4
...'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. Before proceeding, verify that: • The parallel, or USB, cable is securely attached to both the printer and the personal computer.... 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 the default printer. 28 Chapter 4
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... paper sizes except A4. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on ink. If you are printing on regular paper, select Draft (300 x 600 dpi). • You may be out of ink or low on the screen • An ink cartridge may need to clean the print nozzles. 32 Chapter 4 Print is too... dark or smudged Make sure: • You let the ink dry before handling the paper. • The Paper Type setting in...
... paper sizes except A4. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on ink. If you are printing on regular paper, select Draft (300 x 600 dpi). • You may be out of ink or low on the screen • An ink cartridge may need to clean the print nozzles. 32 Chapter 4 Print is too... dark or smudged Make sure: • You let the ink dry before handling the paper. • The Paper Type setting in...
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Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with transparencies, photos, envelopes... 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. ...) or Maximum (2400 x 1200 dpi). • Your print nozzles may be low on the Cartridges tab of your printer's Control Program. • Clean the print nozzles. Check the ink level graphic on ink. For help , see the Troubleshooting: Print Quality section of paper. Troubleshooting 33 For help , see...
Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with transparencies, photos, envelopes... 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. ...) or Maximum (2400 x 1200 dpi). • Your print nozzles may be low on the Cartridges tab of your printer's Control Program. • Clean the print nozzles. Check the ink level graphic on ink. For help , see the Troubleshooting: Print Quality section of paper. Troubleshooting 33 For help , see...
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... The print cartridge is out of ink. 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 paper. 2 Press the ... printer Off. 2 Wait a few seconds and turn the printer back On. 34 Chapter 4 Check your screen for help. The Power light blinks twice The print cartridge carrier has stalled. Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty papers For help, see "Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty papers"on page 30...
... The print cartridge is out of ink. 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 paper. 2 Press the ... printer Off. 2 Wait a few seconds and turn the printer back On. 34 Chapter 4 Check your screen for help. The Power light blinks twice The print cartridge carrier has stalled. Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty papers For help, see "Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty papers"on page 30...
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... 21 preserving 26 removing 22 replacing 22 characters, missing or unexpected 31 contacts print nozzles 26 Control Program using 21 align print cartridges 24 crop marks, selecting 18 custom-sized paper loading 4 setting recommenda- tions 8 G greeting cards loading 3 setting recommendations 7...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 7 error messages Ink Low 34 Paper Jam 30, 34 Printer Offline 29 European Community Directives Conformity 37 F Federal ...
... 21 preserving 26 removing 22 replacing 22 characters, missing or unexpected 31 contacts print nozzles 26 Control Program using 21 align print cartridges 24 crop marks, selecting 18 custom-sized paper loading 4 setting recommenda- tions 8 G greeting cards loading 3 setting recommendations 7...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 7 error messages Ink Low 34 Paper Jam 30, 34 Printer Offline 29 European Community Directives Conformity 37 F Federal ...
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... 5 from Windows 5 setting recommendations 7 tabs 5, 6 printer software Printer Properties 5 printing 40 tions 7 postcards 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- tions 8 J Japanese VCCI Notice 38 L lights Paper Feed 34...
... 5 from Windows 5 setting recommendations 7 tabs 5, 6 printer software Printer Properties 5 printing 40 tions 7 postcards 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- tions 8 J Japanese VCCI Notice 38 L lights Paper Feed 34...
User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB)
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... to full OK 9 The Automatic Alignment window displays: If you installed a new cartridge, reset the ink level image to align the print cartridges for the best print quality. Skip 29 Reset left cartridge's ink level to full. Align... b If you installed in your cartridges. Automatic Alignment You changed one or more of your printer 8 The Choose...
... to full OK 9 The Automatic Alignment window displays: If you installed a new cartridge, reset the ink level image to align the print cartridges for the best print quality. Skip 29 Reset left cartridge's ink level to full. Align... b If you installed in your cartridges. Automatic Alignment You changed one or more of your printer 8 The Choose...
User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB)
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...: • Characters are not printing completely. • White dashes appear in the printer. 2 Open the Control Program. The nozzle test also cleans the print cartridge by forcing ink through the nozzles. For help, see if the cleaning process was successful. A test line prints so you pinpoint any clogged nozzles. To run the... not print correctly. Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer Cleaning the print nozzles The print cartridge nozzle test helps you can see page 24. 3 Click the...
...: • Characters are not printing completely. • White dashes appear in the printer. 2 Open the Control Program. The nozzle test also cleans the print cartridge by forcing ink through the nozzles. For help, see if the cleaning process was successful. A test line prints so you pinpoint any clogged nozzles. To run the... not print correctly. Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer Cleaning the print nozzles The print cartridge nozzle test helps you can see page 24. 3 Click the...
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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: ... Clean Print Nozzles. Broken lines at the bottom of the page indicate the nozzles were cleaned. 34 Unbroken lines at the top of ink. Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your cartridge may be out of that color of the page indicate clogged nozzles.
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: ... Clean Print Nozzles. Broken lines at the bottom of the page indicate the nozzles were cleaned. 34 Unbroken lines at the top of ink. Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your cartridge may be out of that color of the page indicate clogged nozzles.
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... contacts in one direction. Hold the damp, lint-free cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds. Gently blot and wipe dry. 3 Reinstall the print cartridges and repeat the nozzle test. Steps to gently wipe the contacts. For help , see page 33), there may be dried...
... contacts in one direction. Hold the damp, lint-free cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds. Gently blot and wipe dry. 3 Reinstall the print cartridges and repeat the nozzle test. Steps to gently wipe the contacts. For help , see page 33), there may be dried...
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... period of time. • If a print cartridge runs out of ink, leave the empty cartridge in the printer until you are ready to install it . Printing with one of the print cartridge carriers empty may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage...
... period of time. • If a print cartridge runs out of ink, leave the empty cartridge in the printer until you are ready to install it . Printing with one of the print cartridge carriers empty may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage...
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... 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 Help files. Printer prints slowly or doesn't print If your printer doesn't print, your printer and your computer...
... 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 Help files. Printer prints slowly or doesn't print If your printer doesn't print, your printer and your computer...
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Steps to dry before stacking. • The print nozzles may be smearing the ink. For help , see page 30. • Clean the print nozzles. For help , see page 39. 45 Print smears on the page • The next page ... have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in tables, borders, and graphs, try the following: • Select a higher Print Quality setting. • Align the print cartridges. For help , see page 33. For help , see page 33.
Steps to dry before stacking. • The print nozzles may be smearing the ink. For help , see page 30. • Clean the print nozzles. For help , see page 39. 45 Print smears on the page • The next page ... have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in tables, borders, and graphs, try the following: • Select a higher Print Quality setting. • Align the print cartridges. For help , see page 33. For help , see page 33.
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... Index Troubleshooting Colors on the printout differ from the colors on ink. For help changing the print cartridge, see page 26. • Try using a different brand of ink or low on the screen. 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. For help , see...
... Index Troubleshooting Colors on the printout differ from the colors on ink. For help changing the print cartridge, see page 26. • Try using a different brand of ink or low on the screen. 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. For help , see...
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... 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. Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your screen for any error messages. 1 Turn the printer Off. 2... Waiting a few seconds and turn the printer back On. 49 Purchase a new print cartridge. The Power light is On and the Paper...
... 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. Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your screen for any error messages. 1 Turn the printer Off. 2... Waiting a few seconds and turn the printer back On. 49 Purchase a new print cartridge. The Power light is On and the Paper...
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... 6 setting recommenda- rectives Conformity 51 es 50 Energy Star 51 envelopes loading 6 settings 12 error messages Ink Low 49 Paper Jam 49 Printer Not Ready 40 Printer Offline 40 European Community Di- tions 12 cartridges, print aligning 30 installing 26 part numbers 25 preserving 37 removing 27 replacing 26 characters misformed 46...
... 6 setting recommenda- rectives Conformity 51 es 50 Energy Star 51 envelopes loading 6 settings 12 error messages Ink Low 49 Paper Jam 49 Printer Not Ready 40 Printer Offline 40 European Community Di- tions 12 cartridges, print aligning 30 installing 26 part numbers 25 preserving 37 removing 27 replacing 26 characters misformed 46...
User's Guide for Macintosh (3 MB)
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.... Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer Cleaning the print nozzles The print cartridge nozzle test cleans the print cartridge by forcing ink through the nozzles to clear any clogged nozzles. For help, see if the cleaning process was successful. A test line prints so...
.... Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer Cleaning the print nozzles The print cartridge nozzle test cleans the print cartridge by forcing ink through the nozzles to clear any clogged nozzles. For help, see if the cleaning process was successful. A test line prints so...