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Summary of Contents for Lexmark 70D0000 - Z11 Color Jet Printer
- Page 1 User’s Guide...
- Page 2 (language) and functions included in its printer products. This printer is intended by Lexmark International, Inc. to be compatible with the PCL 3 language. This means the printer recognizes PCL 3 commands used in various application programs, and that the printer emulates the functions corresponding to the commands.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 - Understanding your printer..1 Using the parts of the printer ....1 Understanding the lights . - Page 4 Appendix ......33 Installing the printer software ....33 Printing from Windows 3.1 or 3.11 .
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Page 5: Chapter 1 - Understanding Your Printer
Understanding your printer Chapter 1 Using the parts of the printer Quick Fix Paper support Sheet feeder Printer has missing or damaged parts Paper guide Contact your point of purchase. Front cover Buttons and lights Paper exit tray Note For information about Use the: When you want to: setting up your printer,... -
Page 6: Using The Buttons
Properties, Options, or communicate with your computer, make Setup button. sure you have a bidirectional cable (IEEE 1284-compatible, such as The Help button. Lexmark part number 1329605.) Troubleshooting. Power supply connector Supply power to the printer. Printer Software Over- view. -
Page 7: Understanding The Lights
Understanding the lights If your printer lights Then the printer: look like this: Is Off. Both lights are Off Is On and ready to print. Power light is On Paper feed light is Off Is printing. Both lights are On May be out of paper or have a paper jam. - Page 8 If your printer lights Then the printer: look like this: Note The Power light is on May have a stalled cartridge carrier and the Paper Feed or paper jam. light is blinking If the print cartridge carrier has stalled: The printer may be out of Turn the printer off.
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Page 9: Chapter 2 - Using The Printer Software
Using the printer software Chapter 2 When you installed the software for your printer, several applications Glossary were installed on your computer. Use the printer software to obtain the best printing results. You can also use the printer software to care for Software application your printer. -
Page 10: Using The Printer Properties
Using the Printer Properties Use the Printer Properties to obtain the best results for your print job. The Printer Properties contain two tabs, Paper and Color/Quality. For To open Printer help opening the Printer Properties, see the tip in the shaded margin. Properties from your application, click: Using the Paper tab... - Page 11 Using the Color/Quality tab Quick Fix You can use the Color/Quality tab to: Printer software Choose Automatic or Color Sort printing. For settings not in effect more information, see “Selecting the color mode for your document.” If the printer settings you chose in the printer software Find out are not in effect, check the...
- Page 12 Using the Automatic color mode The Automatic color mode is the default setting. utomatic color mode prints the entire document using the cartridge you have installed in the printer For example, if your And you Your document prints document has both have this like this: color and black pages,...
- Page 13 Using the Color Sort mode If your document has both black and color pages, select Color Sort to print the color pages using the color cartridge and the black pages using the black cartridge. The printer software sorts your document so you only have to change your cartridges one time.
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Page 14: Using The Control Program
From the Printers folder, right-click the printer icon for your change them from your ™ application. Lexmark Z11 Series Color Jetprinter Choose Properties from the sidebar menu. Glossary Using the Control Program Run Minimized Prevents the Control Pro-... -
Page 15: Chapter 3 - Printing Your Documents
Printing your documents Chapter 3 Quick Fix Paper feeds multiple sheets at a time Follow the steps in this chapter to print everything from transparencies to banners. • Make sure the paper is aligned against the right side of the sheet feeder. •... -
Page 16: Loading Your Print Media
Loading your print media Quick Fix You can load up to 100 sheets of paper into the printer. To load the Paper jams paper: Press the Power button Place the paper against the right side of the sheet feeder, with to turn the printer off. -
Page 17: Printing Transparencies
• A4 - P/N 12A0808 • Letter - P/N 12A0807 For more information about ordering Lexmark supplies, insert the Lexmark Z11 Color Jetprinter CD into your CD-ROM drive then click: Contact Lexmark button. Supplies Information. -
Page 18: Printing Envelopes, Index Cards, Or Postcards
Printing envelopes, index cards, or postcards Load envelopes, index cards, or postcards against the right side Envelope minimum of the sheet feeder. margin settings Use the following minimum Insert up to 10 envelopes, index Squeeze the release tab and the margin settings in your cards, or postcards with print side paper guide together, and slide... -
Page 19: Printing On Customized Paper Sizes
Printing on customized paper sizes Load the media against the right side of the sheet feeder. Customized minimum paper Squeeze the release tab and the Load the specialty media margin settings paper guide together, and slide or plain paper with the the paper guide to the edge of print side facing you. -
Page 20: Printing Greeting Cards
Printing greeting cards Note Load greeting card(s) against the right side of the sheet feeder. The settings in your Insert up to 10 greeting cards Squeeze the release tab and the greeting card application with print side facing you. paper guide together, and slide may override the Printer the paper guide to the edge of the Properties settings. -
Page 21: Printing Iron-On Transfers
Printing iron-on transfers We recommend printing on plain paper until your iron-on transfer prints to your satisfaction. The iron-on transfer option reverses the print. Load one iron-on transfer against the right side of the sheet feeder. Squeeze the release tab and Insert the iron-on transfer the paper guide together, and with the print side facing... -
Page 22: Printing Banners
Printing banners Note Before you begin, remove any paper from the sheet feeder. Use banner paper The banner paper holder holds up to 20 sheets, but load only recommended for inkjets. the number of sheets you will need to make your banner. For We do not recommend using continuous form example, if your banner is 12 sheets long, load 12 sheets into... - Page 23 Customize the Printer Properties for printing banners. For help opening the Printer Properties, see the tip in the shaded margin. Click the Paper To open the Printer tab. Properties from your application, click: File. Scroll to select Print, Print Setup, or Banner or Banner Printer Setup.
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Page 25: Chapter 4 - Caring For Your Print Cartridges
Caring for your print cartridges Chapter 4 This chapter describes how to install, replace, and care for your print Glossary cartridges. Print cartridge For information about: See page: The ink reservoir and print- Installing or replacing a print cartridge head unit. Improving print quality Storing an extra print cartridge Preserving print cartridges... -
Page 26: Installing Or Replacing A Print Cartridge
For more information about If you need to remove a print cartridge before you install a ordering Lexmark supplies, different one, follow these steps: insert the Lexmark Z11 Color Jetprinter CD into Raise the front Pull the top of the... -
Page 27: Installing Or Changing A Print Cartridge
Installing or changing a print cartridge Note For the best print quality, you must install the print cartridge in the printer and update the printer software to reflect the changes you Ink Low message made. appears If necessary, follow the steps for “Removing a print cartridge from the If the Ink Low message printer”... -
Page 28: Completing The Cartridge Installation
To complete the cartridge installation: Programs. Use the Control Program to update the printer software. For Lexmark Z11 Series. help opening the Control Program, see the tip in the shaded Lexmark Z11 Series Con- margin. trol Program on LPTx. Click the Cartridges tab. -
Page 29: Improving Print Quality
When you install a new print cartridge, you should use the Align Cartridges feature to help align the printhead. This ensures that you get the best print quality from your Lexmark Z11 Series Color Jetprinter. Use the Control Program to begin alignment. For help opening the Control Program, see the tip in the shaded margin. -
Page 30: Cleaning Print Nozzles
Control Program, see the tip in the shaded margin. To open the Control Click the Program, click: Cartridges tab. Start. Programs. Lexmark Z11 Series. Select the Clean Print Lexmark Z11 Series Nozzles button. Control Program on LPTx. Chapter 4... - Page 31 The printer feeds a sheet of paper and prints a nozzle test pattern, similar to the ones shown: Quick Fix Black test Clean the print pattern nozzles when: • Characters are not printing completely. • Characters print with white lines. •...
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Page 32: Wiping Print Nozzles And Contacts
To wipe the print cartridge nozzles: • Make sure you have your Remove the print cartridge from the printer. For help, see Lexmark Z11 Series Color Jetprinter's printer “Removing a print cartridge from the printer” on page 22. driver selected as the Dampen a clean cloth with water and gently wipe the entire default printer. - Page 33 To wipe the print cartridge contacts: Dampen another section of clean cloth with water and Warning gently wipe the entire gold-colored area, including the contacts. Do NOT wipe the nozzles and contacts with the same When cleaning the color print cartridge, wipe the contacts section of cloth.
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Page 34: Cleaning Print Cartridge Carrier Contacts
Cleaning print cartridge carrier contacts Note Clean the print cartridge carrier contacts only if you have cleaned and Unplugging the power supply forces the cartridge wiped the print nozzles and print quality is still unsatisfactory. carrier to remain in the loading position. -
Page 35: Storing An Extra Print Cartridge
Storing an extra print cartridge The cartridge storage unit on the back of the machine provides a convenient place to store an extra (used) print cartridge to prevent it from drying out. If you have not already installed the cartridge storage unit, follow the instructions below. -
Page 36: Preserving Print Cartridges
• Do not refill print cartridges. Refilling empty print cartridges may invalidate your warranty. Incompatible inks can cause damage to the printhead or to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies with the printer. Chapter 4... -
Page 37: Appendix
CD-ROM drive, you can box, type the letter of your download a driver from disk drive, followed by Using the CD-ROM Lexmark’s World Wide Web site. :\setup (for example, a:\setup), and then click If your computer has a CD-ROM From Lexmark’s web page,... -
Page 38: Printing From Dos
DOS Open the application’s File Using the Control applications: menu. Program • Lexmark Z11 Series Color Choose Print, Print Setup, Jetprinter software Use the Control Program when or Printer Setup. you want to: • PCL 3 printer driver for each... -
Page 39: Changing Print Settings For Dos Applications
Note: Printing from non- Make sure you are in When you make changes Windows, not native DOS. on the DOS Printing tab, Windows DOS they apply to DOS print applications From the Control Program, jobs only. When you click the Options tab. Follow these steps if your make changes on other For help opening the Control... -
Page 40: Statement Of Limited Warranty
• Make sure the Power light is on. Double-click the MS-DOS and workmanship, • Follow the steps for your icon in the Main group of • Conforms to Lexmark’s official operating system to make sure Windows. published specifications, and you select the DOS Printing... - Page 41 Lexmark is legally liable. you if the product you present for • failure to have installed a In no event will Lexmark be liable exchange is defaced, altered, in maintenance kit as specified (if for any lost profits, lost savings,...
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Page 42: Notices
73/23/EEC on the television interference caused by approximation and harmonization The Lexmark Z11 Series Color using other than recommended of the laws of the Member States Jetprinter has been tested and cables or by unauthorized changes... -
Page 43: Safety Information
• Si le symbole n'apparaît PAS sur darder for sikkerhed. Delenes sikker- mark sind, wird von Lexmark keiner- votre produit, ce dernier DOIT être hedsfunktioner kan være skjulte. lei Verantwortung oder Haftung für branché sur une prise de courant mise Lexmark påtager sig intet ansvar for... - Page 44 Lexmark. As funções de segurança de alguns dos componentes podem não ser sem- pre óbvias. A Lexmark não é respon- sável pela utilização de outros componentes de substituição. Appendix...
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Page 45: Index
Index stalled 3.11 cartridge storage unit from Windows 95 or aligning print cartridges locating appendix 10, 33 using using application, definition cartridge, print customized paper sizes, 10, 25 aligning printing changing selecting in Printer disposal Properties banners gold contact area printing Ink Low message 10, 22, 23... - Page 46 Statement Japanese VCCI notice Industry Canada Compli- ance Statement Japanese VCCI notice Federal Communication nozzles, print Commission (FCC) landscape orientation cleaning Compliance Information Lexmark Z11 Series Color nozzle test Statement Jetprinter warning front cover lights wiping locating 3, 4 blinking...
- Page 47 using gold contact area paper feed Ink Low message using 4, 12 10, 22, 23 paper jam installing printer settings 4, 12 problems ordering applying Paper Feed button preserving checking locating removing printer software 10, 22 using replacing Control Program Paper Feed light storage unit installing...
- Page 48 out of paper information white dashes paper fails to feed using white lines 3, 4, 11 paper feeding using CD-ROM paper feeding 3, 4, 12 paper jam using diskettes fails to feed print smears storage unit, print cartridge multiple sheets print smudged using out of paper...
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Page 49: Energy Star
This feature will cut the energy used by up to 50 percent. Lexmark is proud to be a participant in this program. As an Energy Star Partner, Lexmark International, Inc. has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency.