Lexmark Color Jetprinter Z42 User Manual page 55

Steps to basic printing
Beyond the basics
Maintaining your printer
Troubleshooting
Appendix
Index
• A print cartridge may be out of ink or low on ink. For help changing
the print cartridge, see
• Try using a different brand of paper. Every paper brand accepts ink
differently and prints with slight color variations.
• Disconnect your printer from any extra peripherals and connect the
printer directly to your computer.
Colors on the printout are faded
Try the suggestions listed in the section
from the colors on the screen. If the colors still seem faded, run the
nozzle test. For help, see
Characters are missing or unexpected
• The printer is set as the default printer. To check the printer status:
Double-click the Lexmark Z42 printer icon on your desktop.
1
From the menu bar, choose Printing.
2
Make sure Set Default Printer is checked.
3
• Your printer may have two-way communication problems. For help,
see page 46.
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Troubleshooting
page 32.
Colors on the printout differ
page 39.