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Lexmark Color Jetprinter Z42 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Lexmark Z42, Z43 User’s Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 Color Jetprinter...
  • 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. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Steps to basic printing 1 Steps to basic printing 1 Steps to basic printing 1 Step 1: Load the paper 2 Step 2: Customize the printer settings 5 Step 3: Print your document 8 Printing beyond the basics 9 Printing beyond the basics 9...
  • Page 4 • • iv iv iv iv • • • Statement of Limited Warranty 37 Electronic emission notices 39 Energy star 40 Power supply 40 Safety information 40 Index 41 Index 41 Index 41 Index 41...

  • Page 5: Steps To Basic Printing

    This book describes how to use your printer with Windows 95 and Windows 98. If you are using your printer with Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000, refer to the User’s Guide button on the printer software CD for Windows.

  • Page 6: Step 1: Load The Paper

    Step 1: Load the paper Step 1: Load the paper Step 1: Load the paper Step 1: 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 Release tab •...
  • Page 7 • • • • the paper guide is against the edge of the paper. Note: Make sure you select Banner or Banner A4 paper size in the Printer Properties. • • 3 3 3 3 Steps to basic printing •...
  • Page 8 Load up to: Load up to: Load up to: Load up to: 10 transparencies 100 sheets of custom size paper 25 iron-on transfers • • 4 4 4 4 Chapter 1 • • • Make sure: Make sure: Make sure: Make sure: •...

  • Page 9: Step 2: Customize The Printer Settings

    1 1 1 1 Open the application’s File 2 2 2 2 Choose Print 3 3 3 3 In the Printer Setup dialog box, click the Properties Option Option, or Setup Option...
  • Page 10 • • • • Allow Pages to Dry • • • • The default settings Help button on any tab in the Help Help Help Printer Properties to access the printer driver Help. Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced tab to adjust: •...
  • Page 11 However, for the best possible print quality, replace the black cartridge with a photo cartridge, Lexmark part number 12A1990. For help, see page 22. • When printing photos, remove each photo as it exits from the printer and allow it to dry before stacking.

  • Page 12: Step 3: Print Your Document

    1200 dpi) x 1200 dpi) Print Quality. x 1200 dpi) x 1200 dpi) Note: When printing transparencies, remove each transparency as it exits from the printer and allow it to dry before stacking. Print Print. Print OK or 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 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 is not...

  • 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 settings in Printer Properties for printing handouts. Note: The screen graphic changes as you make selections, showing how the printed page will look. a a a a Click the Finishing Finishing Finishing Finishing tab.
  • 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 3: 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 Step 4: Build your booklet Step 4: Build your booklet Step 4: Build your booklet Step 4: Build your 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

    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 3: Print and assemble your poster Step 3: Print and assemble your poster Step 3: Print and assemble your poster Step 3: 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 your software application.) Note: If you need to reprint a specific page(s) of your poster, see page 20.
  • Page 24 1 1 1 1 From the Job Finishing 2 2 2 2 From the Select Pages to Print screen, do one of the following: 3 3 3 3 Click OK 4 4 4 4 Print your poster page(s). 5 5 5 5 Assemble your poster. For help, see page 19. 6 6 6 6 To go back to regular printing: •...

  • Page 25: Maintaining Your Printer

    Programs 2 2 2 2 Lexmark Z42-Z43 Series Lexmark Z42-Z43 Series. Lexmark Z42-Z43 Series Lexmark Z42-Z43 Series 3 3 3 3 Lexmark Z42-Z43 Control Program Lexmark Z42-Z43 Control Program. Lexmark Z42-Z43 Control Program Lexmark Z42-Z43 Control Program Click the... Click the...

  • Page 26: Installing Or Replacing Print Cartridges

    • • 22 22 22 22 Chapter 3 • • • Power light loading position unless the printer is busy. Print cartridge carrier in the loading position container or dispose of it. On On Paper Feed light Off Front cover...
  • Page 27 4 4 4 4 Install the replacement cartridge in the printer: If you are installing a new cartridge, remove only only only only the sticker and Warning Warning Warning Warning: transparent tape on DO NOT the bottom of the touch the print cartridge.

  • Page 28: Improving Print Quality

    Improving print quality Improving print quality 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 •...
  • Page 29 2 2 2 2 From the Control Program’s Cartridges Print Nozzles Print Nozzles. For help, see page 21. 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...

  • Page 30: Preserving Print Cartridges

    • • • • Keep a new print cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • • • • Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an air-tight container. The print cartridge does not print correctly if removed from the printer and left exposed for an extended period of time.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    (see page 28) (see page 28) (see page 28) When your printer has a problem, first make sure that: • • • • The power supply is plugged into the printer and a Paper misfeeds Paper misfeeds Paper misfeeds Paper misfeeds properly grounded electrical outlet.

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

    • • • 3 3 3 3 If you need to change your printer port to a USB uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. If you need to change your printer port to an LTPn uninstall and then reinstall the printer software.
  • Page 33 • • • • You have removed the sticker and transparent tape on the bottom of the print cartridges. For help, see page • • • • Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer. Printer is plugged in but doesn’t print, or you get a Printer Printer is plugged in but doesn’t print, or you get a Printer...
  • Page 34 IEEE 1284- compliant parallel cable that supports bidirectional printing. • • • • Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer. Printer prints very slowly Printer prints very slowly...

  • Page 35: Paper Misfeeds Or Jams

    Make sure: • • • • You are using a paper recommended for inkjet printers. • • • • You do not force the paper down into the printer when you load it. • • • • The top edge of the paper extends above the top of the paper support if you are loading letter or A4 size paper.

  • Page 36: Document Prints With Mistakes Or Poor Quality

    Characters are missing or unexpected Characters are missing or unexpected 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 37 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 38 Print quality is poor at the left, right, top or bottom edge of page Print quality is poor at the left, right, top or bottom edge of page Like other printers, your printer cannot print in the extreme left, right, top or bottom edges of a page. Use these minimum settings: •...

  • Page 39: Problems With Transparencies, Photos, Or Envelopes

    Transparencies or glossy photo papers stick together Transparencies or glossy photo papers stick together • • • • Remove each page as it exits the printer and allow to dry completely before stacking. • • • • Use a transparency or photo paper designed for an inkjet printer.

  • Page 40: Error Messages And Flashing Lights

    2 2 2 2 Press the Paper Feed button. Power button • • • • If the printer has a paper jam, see page 32 for help. The Power light blinks twice The Power light blinks twice The Power light blinks twice The Power light blinks twice The print cartridge carrier has stalled.

  • Page 41: Appendix

    • • • • Is free from defects in material and workmanship, • • • • Conforms to Lexmark’s official published specifications, and • • • • Is in good working order. If this product does not function...
  • Page 42 (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...

  • Page 43: Electronic Emission Notices

    Compliance Information Statement Statement Statement Statement The Lexmark Z42 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. The Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter has...

  • Page 44: 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...
  • Page 45 3 problems 31 setting recommenda- tions 7 error messages Ink Low 36 Paper Jam 32, 36 Printer Offline 29 European Community Di- rectives Conformity 39 F F F F Federal Communications Commision Compliance Information Statement 39 flashing lights...
  • Page 46 3 long edge binding 10 M M M M margins minimum settings 34 messages, error Ink Low 36 Paper Jam 36 Printer Offline 29 • • 42 42 42 42 • • • N N N N notices...
  • Page 47 Windows 5 setting recommenda- tions 7 tabs 5, 6 printer software Control Program 21 Printer Properties 5 printing booklets 15 from DOS 37 handouts 12 on both sides of the pa- per 9 posters 18...
  • Page 48 • • 44 44 44 44 • • •...

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