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Lexmark Color Jetprinter Z13 User Manual

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Printer overview
Basic printing
Printing ideas
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Notices
Index
User's Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.1
Use this User's Guide when you have questions about your using printer.
Navigating
• Click the categories in the left pane to navigate through the pages.
• Click the
blue text
• Click the arrows at the bottom of the screen to move forward and backward through
the pages.
Searching
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From the Acrobat Edit menu, choose Find.
2
In the Find What: box, type the word or phrase you want to search.
3
Click Find.
Printing
From the Acrobat File menu:
1
Choose Page Setup, select the Landscape orientation button, and then click OK.
2
Choose Print, specify the pages you want to print, and then click Print.
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  • Page 1 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview User’s Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.1 Use this User’s Guide when you have questions about your using printer. Basic printing Navigating Printing ideas • Click the categories in the left pane to navigate through the pages.
  • Page 2 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 This section contains information about the printer software and hardware and how they work Printer overview together. Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index • Understanding the printer software • Understanding the printer parts www.lexmark.com...

  • Page 3: Understanding The Printer Software

    Basic printing • • Printing ideas • When you installed the printer software, the Page Setup and Print dialog boxes were set to Maintenance the default settings. To print a typical document on plain paper, use these default settings: • Troubleshooting •...

  • Page 4: Page Setup Dialog Box

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Page Setup dialog box Printer overview While your document is open, use the Page Setup dialog box to select settings such as paper size and orientation. Basic printing To customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog box:...

  • Page 5: Printer Overview

    Click OK to apply the settings and close the Page Setup dialog box. If you want more information about the settings in the Page Setup dialog box, click Help to view the printer software Help. When you are finished, click Done. www.lexmark.com...

  • Page 6: Print Dialog Box

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Print dialog box Printer overview While your document is open, you can use the Print dialog box to select settings that affect the appearance of your document. Basic printing To customize the settings in the Print dialog box:...
  • Page 7 Page First document is on top of the stack in the paper exit tray. Wait for Add more time between pages as they exit the printer. Select pages to dry this option when you want to keep documents from smearing.
  • Page 8 Notices Index Select: When you want to: ColorSync Select a printer profile to match the color on the screen to the Color color in the document. Matching Built-in Color Let the printer software match the color on the screen to the Matching color in the document.
  • Page 9 Notices Index If you want more information about the settings in the Print dialog box, click Help to view the printer software Help. When you are finished, click Done. Click Print to apply your settings and print your document. www.lexmark.com...

  • Page 10: Control Panel

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Control Panel Printer overview Use the Control Panel to: • Basic printing • • Printing ideas • • Maintenance • • Troubleshooting Notices Index View ink levels. Install print cartridges. Align the print cartridges.
  • Page 11 Notices Index From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels To learn more, click the ? to view the printer software Help. When you’re finished, click Done. Click the Close box in the upper left corner to close the Control Panel.

  • Page 12: Understanding The Printer Parts

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Understanding the printer parts Printer overview The table beginning on the next page describes each part. Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Paper support Troubleshooting Sheet feeder Notices Index Paper guide Power supply USB connector...
  • Page 13 Check the printer status. For more information, see error messages and flashing Supply power to the printer. Feed plain or specialty paper automatically. For more information, see Printing ideas. Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable. www.lexmark.com Printer overview Understanding lights. Understanding...
  • Page 14 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Basic printing is as easy as: Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Step 1: Load the paper Step 2: Customize the printer settings Step 3: Print your document Note: For help printing on specialty paper (such as photo paper, banner paper, transparencies, or iron-on transfers), see www.lexmark.com...

  • Page 15: Step 1: Load The Paper

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Step 1: Load the paper Printer overview You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices...

  • Page 16: Step 2: Customize The Printer Settings

    If you are using A4 or letter size paper and you want normal print quality and speed, you don’t need to adjust the printer settings. Basic printing If you are using specialty paper, see Printing ideas For more information about the different printer settings, see software. Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices...

  • Page 17: Step 3: Print Your Document

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Step 3: Print your document Printer overview After you load the paper and customize the printer settings (if necessary), you are ready to print: Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index From the software application File menu, choose Print.
  • Page 18 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Your printer prints more than typical text documents. This section shows you how to get the Printer overview most from your printer, taking you step by step to print your customized documents. Basic printing...

  • Page 19: Printing Photos

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printing photos Printer overview You can print up to 25 sheets of coated, photo, or glossy paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. You may want to print your photos on plain paper before loading photo Basic printing paper and changing your settings.
  • Page 20 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Step 2: Customize the printer settings Printer overview For help, see Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Understanding the printer software. Choose a paper size and orientation: From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.

  • Page 21: Step 3: Print Your Photos

    Select Built-In Color Matching. From the Document Color pop-up menu, choose Natural Color. From the Halftone pop-up menu, select Airbrush (quality). Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking. www.lexmark.com...

  • Page 22: Printing On Premium Paper

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printing on premium paper Printer overview You can print up to 100 pages of premium paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Basic printing Step 1: Load the premium paper Printing ideas •...
  • Page 23 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Step 2: Customize the printer settings Printer overview For help, see Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Understanding the printer software. Choose a paper size and orientation: From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
  • Page 24 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Step 3: Print your document Maintenance Click Print. Troubleshooting Notices Index Choose: – Plain for the Paper Type. – Better or Best for the Print Quality. Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may take longer to print.

  • Page 25: Printing Cards

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printing cards Printer overview You can print up to 10 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time, depending on the thickness of the cards. Basic printing Step 1: Load the cards Printing ideas •...
  • Page 26 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Step 2: Customize the printer settings Printer overview For help, see Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Understanding the printer software. Choose a paper size and orientation: From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
  • Page 27 Print Quality: Better or Best for photo cards or Normal for other types of cards. Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo card as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking. www.lexmark.com...

  • Page 28: Printing Envelopes

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printing envelopes Printer overview You can print up to 10 envelopes at a time, depending on the thickness of the envelopes. Basic printing Step 1: Load the envelopes Printing ideas Maintenance • Troubleshooting •...
  • Page 29 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Step 2: Customize the printer settings Printer overview For help, see Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Understanding the printer software. Choose an envelope size and orientation: From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
  • Page 30 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Step 3: Print your envelopes Printer overview Click Print. Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index www.lexmark.com Printing ideas...

  • Page 31: Printing Color Images In Black And White

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printing color images in black and white Printer overview Printing color images with black ink conserves the ink in your color cartridge. Basic printing You can print up to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the Printing ideas paper.
  • Page 32 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Step 3: Print your document Basic printing Click Print. Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Customize your document following the steps in www.lexmark.com Printing ideas Basic printing Printing ideas.

  • Page 33: Printing Labels

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printing labels Printer overview You can print up to 25 sheets of labels at a time, depending on the thickness of the sheets. Basic printing Step 1: Load the labels • Printing ideas •...
  • Page 34 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Step 2: Customize the printer settings Printer overview For help, see Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Understanding the printer software. Choose a paper size and orientation: From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
  • Page 35 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Step 3: Print your labels Printer overview Click Print. Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index www.lexmark.com Printing ideas...

  • Page 36: Printing On Custom Size Paper

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printing on custom size paper Printer overview Follow these steps to print your document on custom size paper. Basic printing Step 1: Load the custom size paper • Printing ideas Maintenance • Troubleshooting •...
  • Page 37 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Step 2: Customize the printer settings Printer overview For help, see Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Understanding the printer software. Create a custom paper size: From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
  • Page 38 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Step 3: Print your document Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index From the software application File menu, choose Print. Click Print. www.lexmark.com Printing ideas...
  • Page 39 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printing an iron-on transfer Printer overview You can print up to 25 iron-on transfers at a time, depending on the thickness of the iron-on transfers. You may want to print your iron-on transfer on plain paper before loading the iron-on Basic printing transfers and changing printer settings.
  • Page 40 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Step 2: Customize the printer settings Printer overview For help, see Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Understanding the printer software. Choose a paper size: From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
  • Page 41 Step 3: Print your iron-on transfers Printer overview Click Print. Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Note: To prevent smudging, remove each iron-on transfer as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking. www.lexmark.com Printing ideas...

  • Page 42: Printing Transparencies

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printing transparencies Printer overview You can print up to 25 transparencies at a time, depending on the thickness of the transparencies. Basic printing Step 1: Load the transparencies Printing ideas • • Maintenance •...
  • Page 43 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Step 2: Customize the printer settings Printer overview For help, see Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Understanding the printer software. Choose a paper size: From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
  • Page 44 Lexmark Z33 Step 3: Print your transparencies Printer overview Click Print. Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Note: To prevent smudging, remove each transparency as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking. www.lexmark.com Printing ideas...

  • Page 45: Printing Your Document In Reverse Order

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printing your document in reverse order Printer overview Step 1: Load the paper Basic printing For help, see Printing ideas Step 2: Customize the printer settings For help, see Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Basic printing.
  • Page 46 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Step 3: Print your document Click Print. Troubleshooting Notices Index Choose the paper type and print quality suitable for your document. Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may take longer to print.

  • Page 47: Printing A Banner

    Index Remove any paper from the sheet feeder. Lower the top portion of the paper support. Place the stack of banner paper behind the printer. Note: Loading excess banner paper or pushing the paper too far into the printer may cause a paper jam.
  • Page 48 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Step 2: Customize the printer settings Maintenance For help, see Troubleshooting Notices Index Load the unattached, leading edge of the first page into the sheet feeder with the right side against the paper support.
  • Page 49 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Step 3: Print your banner Notices Click Print. Index Choose a paper type and print quality: From the software application File menu, choose Print. From the pop-up menu in the upper left of the Print dialog box, choose Paper Type/ Quality.
  • Page 50 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 This section contains information to help you maintain your printer. Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index • Replacing the print cartridges • Aligning the print cartridges • Preserving the print cartridges •...

  • Page 51: Replacing The Print Cartridges

    Remove the used print cartridge. Store it in an airtight container or dispose of it properly. If you own a Lexmark Z13 printer, you can store the cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit (see Storing an extra print cartridge).

  • Page 52: Installing A Cartridge

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Installing a cartridge Printer overview For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index If you’re installing a new cartridge, remove the sticker and transparent tape.
  • Page 53 Your printer shipped with a color print cartridge (P/N 10N0026). You may also purchase a black cartridge (P/N 10N0016) separately. For more information, see Basic printing Your printer uses one print cartridge at a time: either a black or a color cartridge. To install a print cartridge: Printing ideas...
  • Page 54 Lexmark Z33 Lexmark Z23 Printer overview Your printer shipped with a color print cartridge (P/N 10N0026). You may also purchase a black cartridge (P/N 10N0016) separately. For more information, see Basic printing Your printer can print with one of the following cartridge configurations: •...
  • Page 55 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Your printer came with two print cartridges: a color cartridge (P/N 10N0026) and a black cartridge (P/N 10N0016). Basic printing Your printer can print with one of the following cartridge configurations: •...

  • Page 56: Specifying Cartridge Settings In The Printer Software

    Lexmark Z33 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Printer overview Before you specify the cartridge settings in the printer software, install the print cartridges. For help, see Basic printing After you install the cartridge, the Control Panel and Cartridge Setup dialog box open automatically.

  • Page 57: Aligning The Print Cartridges

    Troubleshooting Notices Index Printed characters are improperly formed or misaligned. Vertical, straight lines are wavy. Load plain paper in the printer. For help, see From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. Choose the Control Panel for your printer. www.lexmark.com Maintenance Load the paper.
  • Page 58 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index On the Cartridges tab, click Align Cartridges. An alignment page with several alignment patterns prints. Each pattern has a number under it. Depending on the cartridges you have installed, the number of alignment patterns will vary.
  • Page 59 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index From the printed page, find the number under the darkest arrow. For example, in alignment group A, number 3 is the darkest. Click the arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to display the number that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page.

  • Page 60: Preserving The Print Cartridges

    Printing ideas • Maintenance Lexmark’s printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled Troubleshooting cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies.

  • Page 61: Storing An Extra Print Cartridge

    Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Note: These instructions apply only to the Lexmark Z13 printer. Insert the tabs on the print cartridge storage unit into the slots on the back of your printer. Snap the storage unit securely into place.
  • Page 62 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Inserting a print cartridge in the Printer overview storage unit Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Removing a print cartridge from the storage unit Troubleshooting Notices Index Insert the extra print cartridge into the storage unit.

  • Page 63: Ordering Supplies

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Ordering supplies Printer overview You can order supplies from the Lexmark Web site at Basic printing Item Color cartridge Printing ideas Black cartridge Maintenance USB cable Power supply Troubleshooting Notices Index Part number 10N0026...
  • Page 64 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 This section contains information to help you solve printing problems. Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index • Solving general printing problems • Solving printer software installation problems • Understanding error messages and flashing lights •...
  • Page 65 The paper is loaded correctly. For help, see The printer is set as the default printer. To set the printer to default status: Highlight the printer icon on your desktop. From the Printing menu, select Set Default Printer.

  • Page 66: Printing A Test Page

    From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. Choose the Control Panel for your printer. On the Cartridges tab, click Print a Test Page. If the test page prints, the printer is functioning properly. If the test page doesn’t print, Solving printer software installation problems slow printing.

  • Page 67: Solving Printer Software Installation Problems

    Solving printer software installation problems Printer overview If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to print. You may need to uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Basic printing Uninstalling the printer software...

  • Page 68: Installing Printer Software

    Lexmark Z33 Installing printer software Printer overview You can install the printer software using the CD that came with your printer, or you can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Basic printing Using the CD that came with your printer...
  • Page 69 Follow the instructions on the dialog box to enter alignment values using the page printed in step Click Finished. Note: A desktop printer icon is automatically created unless multiple printers are detected. Note: Before you begin, make sure Stuffit Expander is loaded on your system. From the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com...

  • Page 70: Understanding Error Messages And Flashing Lights

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Printer overview Click the topic that best describes your problem: Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index • Paper Jam message • Ink Low message www.lexmark.com Troubleshooting •...
  • Page 71 Index • Note: If the ink in your cartridge is low, an error message appears on your screen. The lights on the printer do not blink. cartridges. If the printer is out of paper: Load more paper. For help, see Load the Press the Paper Feed button.
  • Page 72 Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Check your computer screen for error messages. Turn the printer off. Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer back on. For more help, see paper misfeeds or jams. www.lexmark.com Troubleshooting Clearing...
  • Page 73 The USB cable is securely attached to both the printer and the computer. The printer is plugged into an outlet and is turned on. You remove any extra devices, and connect the printer directly to the USB port. • Printer is plugged in, but •...
  • Page 74 The paper is loaded correctly and not pushed too far into the sheet feeder. For help, Basic printing. If the paper is jammed, see The printer is not being held or paused. To check the printer status: From the desktop, double-click the icon for your printer. Make sure the Hold button is not depressed.

  • Page 75: Test Page Does Not Print

    If the paper is jammed, see Clearing paper misfeeds or Make sure the printer is set as the default printer. To set the printer to default status: Highlight the printer icon on your desktop. From the Printing menu, select Set Default Printer.
  • Page 76 You remove the sticker and transparent tape from the print cartridge. For help, see Replacing the print cartridges. The printer is set as the default printer. To set the printer to default status: Highlight the printer icon on your desktop. From the Printing menu, select Set Default Printer.

  • Page 77: Printer Prints Very Slowly

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer prints very slowly Printer overview • • Basic printing Printing ideas • Maintenance Troubleshooting • Notices If there is still a problem, restart your Macintosh computer to maximize the amount of memory available.

  • Page 78: Recovering When Your Computer Stops Responding

    Printer overview If your Macintosh computer locks up while your document is printing, you may need to turn off the printer and the computer. When you turn them back on, the printer driver spooler may Basic printing attempt to start printing the job that was in the queue before the computer locked up. This could cause your system to lock up again.

  • Page 79: Clearing Paper Misfeeds Or Jams

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams Printer overview Click the topic that best desribes your problem: Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index • Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed through the printer •...
  • Page 80 100 sheets of paper. For help, see printing. You don’t force the paper into the printer. Align the top edge of letter size paper with the top of paper support. The paper support is fully extended.
  • Page 81 Your software application is designed to print envelopes. For help, check your software application documentation. Your printer feeds plain paper without problems. If it does, load the envelopes or specialty paper vertically against the right side of the sheet feeder. Slide the paper guide to the left edge of the envelopes.
  • Page 82 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 The printer has a paper jam Printer overview When the printer has a paper jam, the Paper Feed light blinks. Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Turn the printer off. Turn the printer back on.

  • Page 83: Improving Print Quality

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Improving print quality Printer overview If print quality is not as high as you expected, you may need to adjust your margin settings, choose a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles. Click one of the Basic printing topics below for more information on how you can improve your print quality.
  • Page 84 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Adjusting the margin settings Printer overview Like other printers, your printer cannot print on the extreme left, right, top, or bottom edges of a page. Basic printing Margin Printing ideas Left and Right Maintenance...
  • Page 85 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Choosing a higher print quality Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index From the software application File menu, choose Print. From the pop-up menu in the upper left of the Print dialog box, choose Paper Type/ Quality.

  • Page 86: Cleaning The Print Cartridge Nozzles

    Colors on print jobs are faded or they differ from the colors on the screen. Vertical, straight lines are not smooth. Load plain paper in the printer. For help, see From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. Choose the Control Panel for your printer.

  • Page 87: Troubleshooting

    Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index On the Cartridges tab, click Clean Print Nozzles. The printer prints a nozzle test pattern similar to the one shown www.lexmark.com Troubleshooting Broken lines at the top of the page indicate clogged nozzles.
  • Page 88 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index When you install a: These purge lines print: Black cartridge 1 black purge line Color cartridge 3 purge lines: magenta, yellow, and cyan Black and color cartridge...

  • Page 89: Wiping The Print Cartridge Nozzles And Contacts

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Printing ideas If the print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles, there may be dried ink on the nozzles or contacts.
  • Page 90 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. Hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds. Gently blot and wipe in one direction.

  • Page 91: Improving Print Speed

    Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Improving print speed Printer overview From the software application File menu, choose Print. Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Paper Type/Quality. Choose Quick Print or Normal Print Quality for faster speed.
  • Page 92 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Solving specialty paper problems Printer overview Click the topic that best desribes your problem: Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index • Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together • Transparencies or photos contain white lines www.lexmark.com...
  • Page 93 Notices Index Remove each page as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking. Use a photo paper or transparency designed for an inkjet printer. Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software.

  • Page 94: Transparencies Or Photos Contain White Lines

    Notices Index Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. For help, see Printing photos. Select a higher print quality such as Better or Best. For help, see Clean the print nozzles.
  • Page 95 Troubleshooting • Notices • Index You select the appropriate envelope size or specialty paper in the printer software. For help, see Printing ideas. You are using a specialty paper or envelope size that your printer supports. Your printer is not being held or paused. To check the printer status: From your desktop, double-click the icon for your printer.
  • Page 96 Printer overview To save ink: Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance If you own a Lexmark Z23 or Lexmark Z33 printer, you can save color ink when you have both Troubleshooting print cartridges loaded. To save color ink, see Notices Index From the software application File menu, choose Print.
  • Page 97 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 This section contains information regarding legal notices and your printer warranty. Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index • Edition notice • Trademarks • Cautions and warnings • Electronic emission notices •...

  • Page 98: Edition Notice

    Index Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. In the United Kingdom and Eire, send to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow, Bucks SL7 3RQ. Lexmark may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you.
  • Page 99 Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph Index (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227- 7013 and in applicable FAR provisions: Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY 40550. www.lexmark.com Notices...
  • Page 100 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Trademarks Printer overview Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. Color Jetprinter is a trademark of Basic printing Lexmark International, Inc. Apple, Mac OS, and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the Printing ideas United States and other countries.

  • Page 101: Cautions And Warnings

    Lexmark Z33 Cautions and warnings Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index CAUTION! A caution identifies something that might cause you harm. Warning: A warning identifies something that might damage your printer hardware or software. www.lexmark.com Notices...

  • Page 102: Electronic Emission Notices

    The Lexmark Z13 Color Jetprinter,Type 4104; Lexmark Z23 Color Jetprinter, Type 4105; and Printing ideas Lexmark Z33 Color Jetprinter, Type 4105 have been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject...
  • Page 103 Note: To assure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class B computing device, use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 12A2405. Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations.

  • Page 104: Industry Canada Compliance Statement

    Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada. Note: Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be directed to: Director of Lab Operations Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, KY 40550 (859) 232-3000 www.lexmark.com...

  • Page 105: European Community (Ec) Directives Conformity

    Printing ideas A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France. Maintenance This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950.
  • Page 106 Lexmark Z33 Color Jetprinter Troubleshooting This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to this product if it was originally purchased for your use, and not for resale, from Lexmark or a Lexmark remarketer, referred to in this statement as “Remarketer.” Notices...

  • Page 107: Warranty & Service

    Warranty service will be provided at a Remarketer or a Lexmark designated location. You may be required to deliver your product to the Remarketer or Lexmark, or ship it prepaid and suitably packaged to a Lexmark designated location. You are responsible for loss of, or damage to, a product in transit to the Remarketer or the designated location.
  • Page 108 When warranty service involves the exchange of a product or part, the item replaced Printer overview becomes the property of the Remarketer or Lexmark. The replacement may be a new or repaired item. The replacement item assumes the remaining warranty period of the original product.

  • Page 109: Extent Of Warranty

    Failure to have installed a maintenance kit as 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 product or component www.lexmark.com...

  • Page 110: Limitation Of Liability

    Troubleshooting damages. This is true even if you advise Lexmark or a Remarketer of the possibility of such damages. Lexmark is not liable for any claim by you based on a third party claim.
  • Page 111 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Additional rights Printer overview Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the limitations or Basic printing exclusions contained above may not apply to you.
  • Page 112 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview aligning print cartridges 57 Basic printing banner paper loading 47 Printing ideas settings 47 Maintenance cards 25 loading 25 settings 26 Troubleshooting cartridge storage unit 60, 61 cartridges storing 61 Notices cartridges, print 51...
  • Page 113 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 custom size paper 36 Printer overview envelopes 28 foils 42 glossy paper 19 Basic printing greeting cards 25 index cards 25 iron-on transfers 39 Printing ideas labels 33 photo paper 19 premium paper 22...
  • Page 114 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 locating 15 Printer overview using 15 removing print cartridges 51 Basic printing setting recommendations banner paper 47 Printing ideas cards 26 coated paper 20 custom size paper 37 Maintenance envelopes 29 foils 43 glossy paper 20...

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