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- Page 1 Lexmark Z22/Z32 ™ Color Jetprinter ™ User’s Guide for Windows 95 and 98, and Mac OS 8.6 and 9...
- Page 2 ColorFine, 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 Lexmark International, Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Using the Control Panel in Macintosh 16 Installing or replacing print cartridges 17 Improving print quality 18 Troubleshooting 23 Printer prints slowly or doesn’t print 23 Paper misfeeds or jams 26 Document prints with mistakes or poor quality 27 Problems with transparencies, photos, or envelopes 29 Error messages and flashing lights 30 •... - Page 4 Index 37 • • • • • Installing printer software 31 Uninstalling printer software for Windows 33 Uninstalling printer software for Macintosh 33 Printing from DOS 33 Electronic emission notices 33 Energy Star 34 Power supply information 34 Safety information 34...
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Page 5: Basic Printing For Windows
This chapter describes how to use your printer with Windows 95 and Windows 98. For help using your printer with Mac OS 8.6 or Mac OS 9, see page 7. For help using your printer with Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000, refer to the User’s Guide button on the Printer Software CD. - Page 6 Note: Make sure you select Banner or Banner A4 paper size in the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. • The rough side of the transparency is facing you (smooth side down). • The paper guide is against the edge of the transparencies.
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Page 7: Step 2: Customize The Printing Options
Step 2: Customize the printing options Your printer software works with your operating system to help you print documents with superior results. To customize the printing options, you will need to use the Printer Properties dialog box. Click the Paper tab to: •... - Page 8 1 Open the application’s File menu. 2 Choose Print (or Printer) Setup. 3 In the Printer Setup dialog box, click the Properties, Option, 4 Change settings as needed (see page 3). 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select 2 From the Printers folder, right-click the printer icon for your 3 Select Properties from the sidebar menu.
- Page 9 However, for the best possible photo quality, replace the black cartridge, Lexmark part num- ber 17G0050, with a photo car- tridge, Lexmark part number 12A1990. For help, see page 17.
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Page 10: Step 3: Print Your Document
Click this tab: Paper Document/Quality Document/Quality the application). The Lexmark Z22 ships with a High Resolution Color Note: cartridge only. You can instantly improve print speed and print quality by simply adding an optional Waterproof Black Cartridge (P/N 17G0050). To make these selections: •... -
Page 11: Basic Printing For Macintosh
Basic printing for Macintosh This chapter describes how to use your printer with Mac OS 8.6 and Mac OS 9. For help using your printer with Windows 95 or Windows 98, see page 1. For help using your printer with Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000, refer to the User’s Guide button on the Printer Software CD. - Page 12 • The paper guide is against the side of the paper. Note: Select Banner (Letter) or Banner (A4) Paper Size in the Lexmark Z22/Z32 Page Setup dialog box. For help, see page 11. • The rough side of the transparency is facing you (smooth side down).
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Page 13: Step 2: Customize The Printing Options
Step 2: Customize the printing options Your printer software works with your operating system to help you print documents with superior results. To customize your printing options, you will need to use the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box. - Page 14 Wait for pages to dry Paper Type Print Quality Click the Help button to access the printer driver help. When you want to: type in the number of copies (1-99). print all pages or a given page range. print the pages in the reverse order.
- Page 15 1 Open the application’s File menu. When you want to: select a printer profile to match the color on the screen to the color in the document. let the printer driver match the color on the screen to the color in the document.
- Page 16 Changing the printing options for specialty paper When you installed the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box were set to the default settings. Use these default settings for printing most documents on plain paper.
- Page 17 However, for the best possible photo quality, replace the black cartridge, Lexmark part number 17G0050, with a photo cartridge, Lexmark part number 12A1990. For help, see page 17. When printing photos, remove each photo as it exits the printer and allow it to dry before stacking.
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Page 18: Step 3: Print Your Document
On the Paper Type/Quality pane, select Coated for the Paper Type. The Print dialog box opens. The Lexmark Z22 ships with a High Resolution Color Note: cartridge only. You can instantly improve print speed and print quality by simply adding an optional Waterproof Black... -
Page 19: Maintaining Your Printer
Maintaining your printer Using the Control Program in Windows The Control Program lets you monitor your printer and install or replace print cartridges. To open the Control Program from the Start menu, click: 1 Programs 2 Lexmark Z22/Z32 Series 3 Lexmark Z22/Z32 Control Program Click the... -
Page 20: Using The Control Panel In Macintosh
Using the Control Panel in Macintosh 1 Apple 2 Control Panels 3 Lexmark Z22/Z32 Control Panel Click the... Cartridges tab to: • Install or change print cartridges. • Align print cartridges for best print quality. • Clean the print nozzles. -
Page 21: Installing Or Replacing Print Cartridges
Installing or replacing print cartridges 1 Make sure the Power light is On. 2 Raise the front cover. The print cartridge carrier moves to Black the loading position unless the printer is busy. Cartridge 17G0050 Color Cartridge Print cartridge carrier in the... -
Page 22: Improving Print Quality
• • • Notes: If you installed a Lexmark Z32 printer driver, both cartridges must be installed before you can print. If you installed a combined Lexmark Z22/Z32 printer driver, you can print with either the black or color cartridge. It is not necessary to install two cartridges for printing. -
Page 23: Cleaning Print Nozzles
Your printer prints an alignment test page and the Align Cartridge dialog box displays. The test page that prints has alignment pattern(s), depending on the cartridge combination installed. Each pattern has a number under it. The test page that prints is similar to the one shown:... - Page 24 • • • for Macintosh. help, see page 15 or 16. The printer feeds a sheet of paper and prints a nozzle test pattern similar to the one shown: These purge lines will print: 1 purge line 3 purge lines...
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Page 25: Wiping Print Nozzles And Contacts
For help on wiping the print nozzles or cleaning the print cartridge contacts, see the “Troubleshooting: Print Quality Problems” section of the printer driver Help. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see page 15 or 16. Preserving print cartridges... - Page 26 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.
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Page 27: Troubleshooting
23. When your printer has a problem, first make sure that: Paper misfeeds • The power supply is plugged into the printer and a properly or jams, see page 26. grounded electrical outlet. • The printer is turned On. - Page 28 You may need to disconnect your printer from a switch box or other device and connect it directly to your computer. The Lexmark Z22 ships with a High Resolution Color cartridge only. You can instantly improve print speed and print quality by simply adding an optional Waterproof Black Cartridge (P/N 17G0050).
- Page 29 • For Windows, the print job is not being held or paused in the print queue. To check the printer status in Windows: 1 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z22/Z32 icon. 2 Click the Printer menu and make sure no check mark appears next to the Pause Printing option.
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Page 30: Paper Misfeeds Or Jams
1 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2 Press the Power button to turn the printer back On. 3 If the printer does not eject the page, turn the printer Off. 4 Pull firmly on the paper to remove it. If you cannot reach the 5 Close the front cover. -
Page 31: Document Prints With Mistakes Or Poor Quality
• You are loading the envelopes correctly. For help, see "Loading specialty paper"on page 2. • You are using an envelope size supported by your printer, and it is selected in Printer Properties for Windows and in Page Setup for Macintosh. -
Page 32: Print Is Too Dark Or Smudged
23. The printer settings I selected changed • The settings in your greeting card application may override the Printer Properties settings in Windows or the Print settings in Macintosh. Check the documentation that came with your application for more information. -
Page 33: Problems With Transparencies, Photos, Or Envelopes
Program or Control Panel. • Clean the print nozzles. For help, see page 19. Characters are missing or unexpected • Make sure your Lexmark printer is selected as the default printer. • Your printer may have two-way communication problems. For help, see “Printer prints slowly or doesn’t print” on page 23. -
Page 34: Error Messages And Flashing Lights
Error messages and flashing lights Power Paper light Feed light 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Wait a few seconds and turn the printer back On. • • Chapter 4 • • • • Use a transparency or photo paper designed for an inkjet printer. -
Page 35: Installing Printer Software
Windows 2000 - parallel or USB cable Start Windows. If any screen appears click Cancel. When the desktop appears, insert the software CD. The Lexmark Z22/Z32 front end screen appears. Click Install Printer Software. Macintosh 8.6/9 - USB cable Start Macintosh. - Page 36 If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can create driver diskettes using a friend’s computer or a computer at your Lexmark dealer that has a CD-ROM drive. You will need at least three blank 3.5 inch diskettes.
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Page 37: Uninstalling Printer Software For Windows
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark Z22/Z32 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 38: 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 39: Statement Of Limited Warranty
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 Lexmark warrants that this product: •... -
Page 40: Limitation Of Liability
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: Index
Macintosh loading 8 settings 13 Windows loading 2 settings 6 customizing Page Setup 11 Print dialog 10 Printer Properties 5 default settings, chang- Macintosh 12 Windows 5 diskettes, installing printer software 32 DOS printing 33 downloaded printer driver, installing 32... - Page 42 • • loading 2 settings 5 Industry Canada compli- ance statement 34 Ink Low message 30 installing print cartridge 17 printer software 31 intermittent printing 28 Internet printing 3 iron-on transfers Macintosh loading 8 settings 13 Windows loading 2 settings 6...
- Page 43 28 troubleshooting 27 print settings,specialty paper Macintosh 12 Windows 5 printer driver downloading 32 installing 31 uninstalling 33 printer driver Help Macintosh 9 Windows 3 Printer Properties for Windows 3 customizing 3 opening 4 setting recommenda- tions 5 printer software...
- Page 44 30 Macintosh locks up missing colors 29 paper feed 27 paper jam 26 paper sticks together print quality 27 printer settings 28 slow print 23 two-way communica- tions 23 uninstalling printer soft- ware 33 United Kingdom Tele- communications Act...