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Lexmark Z53 User Manual

Lexmark Z53 User Manual

Color jetprinter for windows 95 and windows 98
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Color Jetprinter
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98

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  • Page 1 Lexmark Z53 Lexmark Z53 Lexmark Z53 Lexmark Z53 Color Jetprinter User’s Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98...
  • Page 2 Lexmark, Lexmark with diamond design, and ColorFine are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. Color Jetprinter is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Steps to basic printing 1 Steps to basic printing 1 Steps to basic printing 1 Step One: Load the paper 2 Step Two: Customize the Printer Properties 5 Step Three: Print your document 8 Printing beyond the basics 9 Printing beyond the basics 9...
  • Page 4 • • iv iv iv iv • • • Energy star 38 Safety information 38 Index 39 Index 39 Index 39 Index 39...

  • Page 5: Steps To Basic Printing

    Guide button on the Printer Software CD for Windows. • Macintosh OS 8.6 or higher, refer to the User’s Guide icon found in the desktop Lexmark Z53 folder. Basic printing is as easy as: 1 1 1 1 Load the paper (see the next section)

  • Page 6: Step One: Load The Paper

    Step One: Load the paper Step One: Load the paper Step One: Load the paper Step One: Load the paper 1 1 1 1 Place the paper against the right side of the sheet feeder, with 2 2 2 2 Squeeze the release tab and the paper guide together and •...
  • Page 7 Bring the unattached edge of the first page over the printer, and into the sheet feeder. edge of the paper. side down). •...
  • Page 8 Load up to: Load up to: Load up to: Load up to: up to 100 sheets of custom- sized paper 25 iron-on transfers • • 4 4 4 4 Chapter 1 • • • Make sure: Make sure: Make sure: Make sure: •...

  • Page 9: Step Two: Customize The Printer Properties

    To open the Printer Properties from an application: 1 1 1 1 Open the application’s 2 2 2 2 Choose Print 3 3 3 3 In the Printer Setup dialog box, click the Properties Option, or Setup Option Option Option 4 4 4 4 Change settings as needed.
  • Page 10 Click the... Click the... Click the... Click the... Paper tab to: Paper Paper Paper • Select a paper size and orientation • Set the number of copies to print • Reverse the printing order of your document pages. The first page of your document will be on top of the stack in the paper exit tray.
  • Page 11 Choosing printer settings for specialty papers Choosing printer settings for specialty papers When your printer software was first installed, the Printer Properties settings were set to the default settings. Use the default settings for printing most documents on plain paper.

  • Page 12: Step Three: Print Your Document

    Select Normal (600 x 600 dpi), High (1200 x 1200 dpi), or Maximum (2400 x 1200 dpi) Print Quality. Note: When printing transparencies, remove each transparency as it exits from the printer and allow it to dry before stacking. Print. Print Print...

  • Page 13: Printing Beyond The Basics

    Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper Your Lexmark printer lets you print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Besides saving paper, this feature is helpful when you want to print booklets or tablets.
  • Page 14 1 1 1 1 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. 2 2 2 2 Select the page orientation and size: 3 3 3 3 Customize the Printer Properties for two-sided printing: a a a a Click the Job Finishing Finishing tab.
  • Page 15 OK. The even-numbered pages print on the other side. 4 4 4 4 To return to single-sided printing: a a a a From the Printer Properties, click the Job Finishing b b b b Make sure Two-sided printing Two-sided printing...

  • Page 16: Printing Handouts

    1 1 1 1 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. 2 2 2 2 Select the page orientation for the page images: 3 3 3 3 From the Paper Size •...
  • Page 17 4 4 4 4 Customize the Printer Properties for printing handouts: The screen graphic changes as you make selections, showing how the printed page will look. a a a a Click the Job Finishing tab. Finishing Finishing Finishing b b b b Select Handout Handout.
  • Page 18 • • • • If you formatted your handouts for two-sided printing, continue with printing the second side of your handouts. your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. a a a a When the entire stack is finished printing, remove the stack.

  • Page 19: Printing Booklets

    • • • • Letter • • • • A4 • • • • A5 2 2 2 2 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. 3 3 3 3 Click the Job Finishing 4 4 4 4 Select Booklet...
  • Page 20 Step Three: Print your booklet File menu, select Print File File application). printer software prompts you to reload the paper. a a a a When the entire stack is finished printing, remove the stack. b b b b Flip the stack of paper.
  • Page 21 Building a booklet Building a booklet Building a booklet Building a booklet Once your document prints, stack the bundles together and bind your booklet. 1 1 1 1 Take the first bundle from the paper exit tray, fold it in half and set it aside.

  • Page 22: Printing Posters

    A single page enlarged to a nine page poster. 1 1 1 1 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. 2 2 2 2 Click the Job Finishing 3 3 3 3 Select Poster 4 4 4 4 Select your poster size.
  • Page 23 Step Three: Print and assemble your poster Step Three: Print and assemble your poster Step Three: Print and assemble your poster Step Three: Print and assemble your poster 1 1 1 1 From your application’s File 2 2 2 2 From the Print dialog box, click OK the application).
  • Page 24 1 1 1 1 From the Job Finishing 2 2 2 2 From the Select Pages to Print screen: 3 3 3 3 Print your poster page(s). 4 4 4 4 Assemble your poster. For help, see page 19. 5 5 5 5 To go back to regular printing: •...

  • Page 25: Maintaining Your Printer

    Programs. 2 2 2 2 Lexmark Z53 Series Lexmark Z53 Series Lexmark Z53 Series Lexmark Z53 Series. 3 3 3 3 Lexmark Z53 Control Program Lexmark Z53 Control Program. Lexmark Z53 Control Program Lexmark Z53 Control Program Click the... Click the...

  • Page 26: Installing Or Replacing Print Cartridges

    2 2 2 2 Raise the front cover. The print cartridge carrier moves to the 3 3 3 3 Remove the old print cartridge. Store or dispose of the old 4 4 4 4 Install the replacement cartridge in the printer: Warning: DO NOT...

  • Page 27: Improving Print Quality

    If the print quality is not satisfactory, a simple cartridge alignment may improve print quality. If print quality still is not satisfactory after aligning the print cartridges, you may need to clean the print nozzles. • • 23 23 23 23 Maintaining your printer • • •...
  • Page 28 1 1 1 1 Load plain paper in the printer. 2 2 2 2 From the Control Program’s Cartridges 3 3 3 3 From each alignment group on the test page, find the number 4 4 4 4 In the Align Cartridges dialog box, enter the pattern numbers 5 5 5 5 After you have entered a number for all of the patterns, click •...
  • Page 29 2 2 2 2 From the Control Program’s Cartridges Print Nozzles. For help, see page 21. Print Nozzles Print Nozzles Print Nozzles The printer feeds a sheet of paper and prints a nozzle test pattern, similar to the one shown: Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black purge...
  • Page 30 Printing with one of the print cartridge carriers empty may cause printer problems. Lexmark’s printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    4 4 4 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section lists printer problems, and what you can do to Printer prints Printer prints Printer prints Printer prints slowly or slowly or slowly or slowly or solve them. From the list of printing problems in the left doesn’t print...

  • Page 32: Printer Prints Slowly Or Doesn't Print

    Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print Make sure: • You have removed the sticker and transparent tape from the bottom of the print cartridges. For help, see page 22. • You have selected your Lexmark printer driver as the default printer.

  • Page 33: Test Page Does Not Print

    • The printer is turned On, and has paper loaded correctly. • The parallel, or USB, cable is completely plugged into the printer • The printer is not being held or paused. To check the printer status: From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark...

  • Page 34: Paper Misfeeds Or Jams

    Paper misfeeds or jams Paper misfeeds or jams Paper misfeeds or jams Paper misfeeds or jams 1 1 1 1 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. • • 30 30 30 30 Chapter 4 • • •...

  • Page 35: Document Prints With Mistakes Or Poor Quality

    • Test the cartridge alignment. For help, see page 24. • Clean the print nozzles. For help, see page 25. Characters are missing or unexpected • Make sure your Lexmark printer driver is selected as the default printer. • Your printer may have two-way communication problems.

  • Page 36: Print Is Too Dark Or Smudged

    Print is too dark or smudged Make sure: • You let the ink dry before handling the paper. • The Paper Type setting in the Printer Properties matches the paper type loaded in the printer. • The paper is straight and unwrinkled.

  • Page 37: Problems With Transparencies, Photos, Envelopes

    • Use a transparency or photo paper designed for an inkjet printer. Transparencies or photos contain white lines • From the Printer Properties, select High (1200 x 1200 dpi) or Maximum (2400 x 1200 dpi). • Your print nozzles may need cleaning. For help, see page •...

  • Page 38: Error Messages And Flashing Lights

    Error messages and flashing lights Power Paper light Feed light 1 1 1 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 2 2 2 Wait a few seconds and turn the printer back On. • • 34 34 34 34 Chapter 4 •...

  • Page 39: Appendix

    Lexmark Z53 Color Jetprinter ™ 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.” Warranty Warranty Warranty...
  • Page 40 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. This limitation of remedies also applies to any developer of materials supplied to Lexmark.

  • Page 41: Electronic Emission Notices

    Compliance Information Compliance Information Statement Statement Statement Statement The Lexmark Z53 Color Jetprinter has 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 to...

  • Page 42: 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.
  • Page 43 E E E E electronic emission notic- energy star envelopes loading setting recommenda- tions error messages Ink Low Paper Jam Printer Offline European Community Di- rectives Conformity F F F F Federal Communications Commission Compliance Information Statement flashing lights troubleshooting foils...
  • Page 44 M M M M Macintosh margins, minimum settings messages, error Ink Low Paper Jam Printer Offline • • 40 40 40 40 • • • N N N N notices electronic emission energy star...
  • Page 45 booklets from DOS handouts on both sides of the pa- posters using Web smoothing printing problems color quality faded colors intermittent missing colors paper feeding paper jam paper misfeeds R R R R release tab locating using reloading instructions two-sided printing removing print cartridge reverse page order S S S S...
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