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Lexmark Z25
Lexmark Z35
Printer overview
Basic printing
Printing ideas
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Notices
Index
User's Guide for Linux
Use this User's Guide when you have questions about using your printer with Linux.
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Printing
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Click Page Setup, select the Landscape orientation button, and then click OK.
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Click Print, specify the pages you want to print, and then click Print.
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- Page 1 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 User’s Guide for Linux Printer overview Use this User’s Guide when you have questions about using your printer with Linux. Basic printing Navigating • Click the categories in the left pane to navigate through the pages.
- Page 2 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 This section contains information about the printer hardware and software and how they work Printer overview together. Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index • Understanding the printer parts • Understanding the printer software www.lexmark.com...
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Page 3: Understanding The Printer Parts
Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 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 and release tab Power supply USB cable connector... -
Page 4: Printer Overview
Supply power to the printer. Feed plain or specialty paper automatically. For information about the amount of paper you can load, see Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable. www.lexmark.com Printer overview Understanding lights. -
Page 5: Understanding The Printer Software
Basic printing Printer driver Printing ideas The driver is where you change your printer settings. To print a typical document on plain paper, you do not need to change your printer settings. When you installed the printer Maintenance software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box were set to the default settings. - Page 6 From the desktop, open your printer driver by typing lexmarkz25-z35 at a command line. You can also select the file using the file manager. From the Printer Settings tab, select the tab that contains the settings you want to change:...
- Page 7 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Paper Setup tab Printer overview From: Type Basic printing Paper Size Printing ideas Orientation Maintenance Print Style tab Troubleshooting From: Style Notices Changing the page settings from a software application Index To change paper size and orientation for your current document from a software application:...
- Page 8 Accessing the Lexmark Solution Center Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index From the desktop, type z25-z35lsc at a command line. You can also select the file using the file manager. You can choose between Printing ideas, Troubleshooting, Information, and Advanced.
- Page 9 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Printer overview Lexmark Solution Center Basic printing This section: Printing ideas Printing ideas Troubleshooting Ink Cartridges Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Contact Information Advanced Contains information about: Printing on specialty papers such as photo paper and transparencies Solving printer problems •...
- Page 10 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Basic printing is easy: Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Step 1: Load the paper Step 2: Customize the print 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...
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Page 11: Step 1: Load The Paper
Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 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 For information about loading specialty paper, see Notices ideas. - Page 12 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Step 2: Customize the print settings Printer overview If you are using plain, A4 or letter size paper, and you want normal print quality and speed, you don’t need to adjust the print settings. Basic printing...
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Page 13: Step 3: Print Your Document
From the File menu, choose Print. The Print dialog box opens. Select your printer from the list of installed printers. If the software application does not offer a list of printers, but provides a place to enter your printer name, type: lpr -Plexmarkz25-z35. - Page 14 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Printing from an xterm window Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Open an xterm window. Type: lpr -Plexmarkz25-z35 filename where filename = the name of your file. Click Enter. www.lexmark.com Basic printing...
- Page 15 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Your printer does more than just print typical text documents. This section shows you how to Printer overview get the most from your printer, taking you step by step through the printing process for specialty paper types.
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Page 16: Printing Photos
Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 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 on plain paper before loading your photo paper Basic printing and changing your settings. - Page 17 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Step 2: Customize the print settings Printer overview For help, see Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Understanding the printer software. a print quality: lect From Printer Settings, choose the Quality/Copies tab. From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best.
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Page 18: Step 3: Print Your Photos
Step 3: Print your photos Printer overview For help, see Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Print your document. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking. www.lexmark.com Printing ideas... -
Page 19: Printing On Premium Paper
Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 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 20 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Step 2: Customize the print settings Printer overview For help, see Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Understanding the printer software. Select a print quality: From Printer Settings, choose the Quality/Copies tab. From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best.
- Page 21 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Step 3: Print your document Printer overview For help, see Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Print your document. www.lexmark.com Printing ideas...
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Page 22: Printing Cards
Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 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 23 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Step 3: Print your cards Notices For help, see Index Select a paper type: From Printer Settings, choose the Paper Setup tab. From the Type area, select Greeting Card.
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Page 24: Printing Envelopes
Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 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 • • Notices •... - Page 25 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Step 2: Customize the print settings Printer overview For help, see Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Understanding the printer software. Select a paper type: From Printer Settings, choose the Paper Setup tab. From the Type area, select Envelope.
- Page 26 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Step 3: Print your envelopes Printer overview For help, see Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Print your document. www.lexmark.com Printing ideas...
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Page 27: Printing Color Images In Black And White
Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Printing color images in black and white Printer overview You can print up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Basic printing Printing in black only helps to conserve ink in your color print cartridge. - Page 28 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Step 2: Customize the print settings Printer overview For help, see Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Step 3: Print your document Notices For help, see Index Understanding the printer software. To print color images in black and white: From Printer Settings, choose the Quality/Copies tab.
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Page 29: Printing Labels
Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 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 • Maintenance •... - Page 30 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Step 2: Customize the print settings Printer overview For help, see Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Step 3: Print your labels For help, see Understanding the printer software. Select a print quality: From Printer Settings, choose the Quality/Copies tab.
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Page 31: Printing On Custom Size Paper
Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Printing on custom size paper Printer overview You can print up to 100 sheets of custom size paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Basic printing Step 1: Load the custom size paper Printing ideas •... - Page 32 Understanding the printer software. Create a custom paper size: From the Printer Settings, choose the Paper Setup tab. From the Paper Size menu, choose Custom Size. A dialog box displays on the screen. From the Units area, select Millimeters or Inches.
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Page 33: Printing Iron-On Transfers
Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Printing iron-on transfers Printer overview You can print up to 25 iron-on transfers at a time, depending on the thickness of the transfer. You may want to print on plain paper before loading your iron-on transfers. - Page 34 From Printer Settings, choose the Print Style tab. From the Style area, select Mirror. Click OK to apply your settings. Print your document. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each iron-on transfer as it exits the printer and let it to dry before stacking. www.lexmark.com Printing ideas...
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Page 35: Printing Transparencies
Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 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 • Troubleshooting Notices •... - Page 36 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Step 2: Customize the print settings Printer overview For help, see Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Understanding the printer software. Select a print quality: From Printer Settings, choose the Quality/Copies tab. From the Quality/Speed area, select Normal or Better.
- Page 37 Step 3: Print your transparencies Printer overview For help, see Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Print your document. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each transparency as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking. www.lexmark.com Printing ideas...
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Page 38: Printing A Banner
Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Printing a banner Printer overview You can print up to 20 sheets of banner paper at a time. Basic printing Step 1: Load the banner paper Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Remove any paper from the sheet feeder. - Page 39 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Step 2: Customize the print settings Maintenance For help, see software. Troubleshooting Notices Index Load the leading edge of the first page into the sheet feeder with the right side against the paper support.
- Page 40 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Choose a banner size: From Printer Settings, choose the Paper Setup tab. From the Banner Size menu, choose A4 or Letter. Select the orientation: From Printer Settings, choose the Paper Setup tab.
- Page 41 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Step 3: Print your banner For help, see Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Select the Style: From Printer Settings, choose the Print Style tab. From the Style area, select Banner. Click OK to apply your settings.
- Page 42 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 This section contains information to help you maintain your printer and its parts. Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index • Replacing a print cartridge • Aligning the print cartridges • Preserving the print cartridges •...
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Page 43: Replacing A Print Cartridge
Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Replacing a print cartridge Printer overview Before you install a new or replacement print cartridge, remove the used one. Basic printing Removing the used cartridge Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Make sure the Power light is on. -
Page 44: Installing The Cartridge
Lexmark Z35 Installing the cartridge Printer overview For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. Use part number 10N0016 or 10N0217 to order a black cartridge, and Basic printing part number 10N0026 or 10N0227 to order a color cartridge. - Page 45 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Lexmark Z25 Printer overview Your printer shipped with a color print cartridge (P/N 10N0026 or 10N0227). You may also purchase a black cartridge (P/N 10N0016 or 10N0217) separately. For more information, see Basic printing Ordering Your printer can print with one of the following cartridge configurations: Printing ideas •...
- Page 46 Printer overview Lexmark Z35 Basic printing Your printer came with two print cartridges: a color cartridge (P/N 10N0026 or 10N0227) and a black cartridge (P/N 10N0016 or 10N0217). Printing ideas Your printer can print with one of the following cartridge configurations: •...
- Page 47 Troubleshooting Notices Index Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help, see From the Cartridges tab, click Install/Change Cartridge. Select the type of cartridge you installed. Specify whether the cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has been used before).
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Page 48: Aligning The Print Cartridges
Troubleshooting Notices Index Characters are not aligned correctly at the left margin. Vertical lines appear “wavy.” Load plain paper in the printer. For help, see Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help, see www.lexmark.com Maintenance Load the paper. Lexmark Solution... - Page 49 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index From the Cartridges tab, click Align Cartridges. Your printer prints an alignment test page and the Align Cartridges dialog box appears. Depending on the cartridges you have installed, the number of alignment patterns will vary.
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Page 50: Preserving The Print Cartridges
Printing ideas • Maintenance 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 Troubleshooting affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies. -
Page 51: Ordering Supplies
Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Ordering supplies Printer overview You can order supplies from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Basic printing Item: Color cartridge Printing ideas Black cartridge Maintenance USB cable Power supply Troubleshooting Notices Index Part number: 10N0026 or 10N0227... - Page 52 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 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 •...
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Page 53: Solving General Printing Problems
Understanding error messages and flashing The USB cable is securely attached to both the computer and the printer. You disconnect your printer from hubs or other devices, such as a scanner or a fax machine. Then connect the printer directly to your computer. -
Page 54: Printing A Test Page
Index Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help, see From the Cartridges tab, click Print a Test Page to verify that the printer is functioning properly. If the test page prints, the printer software is communicating with the printer. Try printing your document again. - Page 55 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Restarting the printer daemon Printer overview Make sure lpd daemon is running. As root, type: Basic printing /etc/rc.d/init/lpd status If lpd daemon is not running, as root, type the following at a command line to start the lpd...
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Page 56: Solving Printer Software Installation Problems
Installing the printer Note: Before you begin, make sure gzip is loaded on your system. Download the printer software from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com, or find the file on your computer. Open the directory where you downloaded the zipped file. The file will have a name similar to CJLX25LE.tar.gz... -
Page 57: Troubleshooting
Note: The program copies all printer software information to the directory /usr/local/lexmark/z25-z35 Follow the instructions on your screen to complete the software installation. Installing your printer involves installing and aligning the print cartridges. For help, see Selecting the cartridge in the software. -
Page 58: Understanding Error Messages And Flashing Lights
Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Printer overview Use this section to help you understand the error messages from your printer software and the blinking lights on your printer. Basic printing Paper Jam message Printing ideas If the Paper Feed light is blinking, you may have a paper jam. - Page 59 Load the Press the Paper Feed button. If the paper is jammed, see Clearing paper misfeeds or Check your screen for error messages. Turn the printer off. Wait a few seconds, and turn the printer back on. www.lexmark.com Troubleshooting paper. jams.
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Page 60: Resolving Unsuccessful Or Slow Printing
Click the topic that best describes your problem. Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Bidirectional communication problems Troubleshooting If your printer doesn’t print, your printer and computer may not be communicating properly. The following events also indicate bidirectional communication problems: Notices • Index •... - Page 61 The USB cable is securely attached to both the printer and the computer. The printer is plugged into a properly grounded electrical outlet and is on. Remove any extra devices, such as a scanner or hub, and connect the printer directly to the USB port.
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Page 62: Test Page Does Not Print
• Index • • page. If the test page prints, the printer is functioning properly. If it does Test page does not print. The print cartridge is properly installed. For help, see The printer is set as the default printer. For help, see problems. - Page 63 (RAM). Send the print job to the correct printer. For help, see Check the name of your printer by looking at the names in the spool directory (/var/ spool/lpd) or in the printcap file (/etc/printcap).
- Page 64 Notices Index Make sure your printer is the default printer. The default printer is the one with lp in the first line of the entry for the printer in the /etc/printcap file. Make sure lpd daemon is running. For help, see www.lexmark.com...
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Page 65: Clearing Paper Misfeeds Or Jams
100 sheets of paper or 10 mm (0.39 in.). You do not force the paper down into the printer when you load it. For example, A4 size paper should extend above the top of the paper support. (Letter size paper should align with the top of the paper support.) Make sure the paper support is fully... - Page 66 Make sure the paper guide is against the left side of the envelopes. For help, see The appropriate envelope or specialty paper size is selected in the printer software. For help, see Printing ideas.
- Page 67 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 The printer has a paper jam Printer overview If the paper is lodged too far into the printer and can’t be removed: Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Turn the printer off. Turn the printer back on.
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Page 68: Transparencies Or Photos Contain White Lines
For help, see Printing photos Remove each page as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking. Use a photo paper or transparency designed for inkjets. Select a higher Quality/Speed setting, such as Better or Best. For help, see Customize the print settings. -
Page 69: Improving Print Quality
Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Improving print quality Printer overview Click the topic that best describes your problem. Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Clean the print cartridge nozzles Notices Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles forces ink through the nozzles to clear any that are clogged. - Page 70 Index Print is smudged or too dark. Colors do not print correctly. Load plain paper in the printer. For help, see From your desktop, open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help, see Solution Center. Click Cartridges. Click Clean Print Nozzles.
- Page 71 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 The printer prints a nozzle test pattern similar to the one shown: Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Purge lines print when ink is forced through the nozzles to unclog Maintenance them. Troubleshooting Notices Index www.lexmark.com...
- Page 72 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 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: cyan, magenta, and yellow Black and color cartridge...
- Page 73 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Wipe the print nozzles and contacts Printer overview If print quality does not improve after you dried ink on the print nozzles or contacts. Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Clean the print cartridge Remove the print cartridge.
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Page 74: Print Is Too Dark Or Smudged
Make sure the paper is straight and not wrinkled. Let the ink dry before handling the paper. Make sure the Type setting in the printer software matches the type of paper loaded. Select a lower Quality/Speed setting, such as Quick Print or Normal. For help, see Customize the print settings. -
Page 75: Print Smears On The Page
Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Select a higher Quality/Speed setting, such as Better or Best. For help, see Customize the print settings. Make sure you have established bidirectional communication between your printer and computer. For help, see Bidirectional communication www.lexmark.com Troubleshooting Load problems. - Page 76 Print quality is poor at the edges of the page Printer overview Like other printers, your printer cannot print on the extreme left, right, top, or bottom edges of a page. Here are the minimum margins for your printer: Basic printing...
- Page 77 Your printer may have bidirectional communication problems. For help, see Bidirectional communication problems. Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Make sure your printer software is selected as the default printer. For help, see Solving general printing problems. Your printer may have bidirectional communication problems. For help, see Bidirectional communication problems.
- Page 78 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Reducing ink usage Printer overview Choose a lower print quality: Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance To reduce the amount of color ink you use, print color documents in black and white. For help, Printing color images in black and...
- Page 79 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 This section contains information regarding legal notices. Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index • Edition notice • Trademarks • Cautions and warnings www.lexmark.com Notices...
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Page 80: 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 81 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 82 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 Trademarks Printer overview Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. Basic printing Color Jetprinter is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc. Printing ideas Copyright ©...
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Page 83: Cautions And Warnings
Lexmark Z35 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 84 69 index cards 22 Ink Low message 58 installing printer software 56 intermittent printing 75 iron-on transfers 33 labels 29 Lexmark Solution Center 8 lights flashing 58 Paper Feed 59 Power 59 loading banner paper 38 cards 22...
- Page 85 69 Print Style tab 7 printer daemon 55 printer driver 5 printer parts 3 printer software driver 5 installing 56 Lexmark Solution Center 5 uninstalling 56 printing color images in black and white 27 with less ink 78...
- Page 86 Lexmark Z25 Lexmark Z35 printing problems Printer overview color quality 77 error messages 58 flashing lights 58 Basic printing general 53 paper feeding 65 print quality 69 Printing ideas software 56 specialty paper 68 purge lines 72 Maintenance Quality/Copies tab 6...