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Lexmark Z12 User Manual

Lexmark Z12 User Manual

Color jetprinter for windows 95 and windows 98
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Lexmark Z12
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Color Jetprinter
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98

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  • Page 1 Lexmark Z12 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. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Printing 1 Step 1: Insert the appropriate print cartridge 1 Step 2: Load the print media 2 Step 3: Customize the printer settings 4 Step 4: Print your document 6 Maintaining your printer 7 Using the Control Program 7...
  • Page 4 Index 27 • • Contents • • • Energy Star 25 Power supply 25 Safety information 25 Printer parts 26...

  • Page 5: Printing

    Your printer uses one cartridge at a time: either a black cartridge or a color cartridge. Your printer came with a color cartridge, Lexmark part number 17G0060. You may also purchase a black cartridge, Lexmark part number 17G0050. • To print your entire document using the cartridge already installed in the printer, select Automatic from the Document/Quality tab of the Printer Properties.

  • Page 6: Step 2: Load The Print Media

    Step 2: Load the print media 1 Place the media against the right side of the sheet feeder. Load up to: 100 sheets of plain paper 10 envelopes 10 greeting cards, index cards, or postcards 25 transparencies 25 iron-on transfers 20 sheets of banner paper 100 sheets of custom size paper...

  • Page 7: Loading Banner Paper

    Place your stack of banner paper on the paper support. 3 Slide the paper guide to the edge of the banner paper. 4 Continue with “Step 3: Customize the printer settings” on page 4. 5 After your banner prints, remove the banner paper and return the paper support to the upright position.

  • Page 8: Step 3: Customize The Printer Settings

    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 6 for more information. 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 • Select Web Smoothing when you are printing from the internet to print images with greater clarity. • Find out which version of the printer software you are using. Click the Help button on either tab in the Printer Properties to access the printer driver Help.

  • Page 10: Step 4: Print Your Document

    • Select Normal 600dpi or High 1200dpi Print Quality. Note: When printing transparencies, remove each transparency as it exits from the printer and allow it to dry before stacking. Note: Many software applications accept iron-on transfers differently. We recommend printing your document on plain paper before printing it on an iron-on transfer.

  • Page 11: Maintaining Your Printer

    Sound Effects and Buffer Mode. Note: You can also access the Control Program by double- clicking the Lexmark Z12 Series printer icon on your desktop. Cartridge tab to: • Install or replace a print cartridge. • Align the print cartridge for best print quality.

  • Page 12: Improving Print Quality

    Chapter 2 • • • Installing or replacing your print cartridge Power light loading position unless the printer is busy. Print cartridge carrier in the loading position storage unit (see page 12) or dispose of it. Paper Feed light Front cover...
  • Page 13 For help, see page 10. Insert the print Push back firmly on cartridge into the the cartridge until it print cartridge carrier. snaps securely into place. Maintaining your printer • • • • •...

  • Page 14: Aligning The Print Cartridge

    In the example, pattern 3 comes closest to forming a straight line. comes closest to forming a straight line. Cleaning print nozzles Nozzles. For help, see page 7. If you have a black cartridge installed in your printer, the printer prints a nozzle test pattern similar to the one shown:...
  • Page 15 If you have a color cartridge installed in your printer, the printer prints a nozzle test pattern similar to the one shown: 3 Compare the diagonal line above the printed bars to the diagonal line below the printed bars. Look for a break in the diagonal line above the printed bars.

  • Page 16: Preserving Print Cartridges

    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 17: Troubleshooting

    • If you are using Windows 98, your printer port is set to an (see page 19) LPTn port for a parallel cable, or to a USB port for a USB cable. To check your printer port and change it if necessary:...

  • Page 18: Printer Prints Slowly Or Doesn't Print

    • The parallel or USB cable is securely attached to both the printer and the computer. • Your printer port is set to an LPTn port if you are using a parallel cable or to a USB port if you are using a USB cable. For help, see page 13.
  • Page 19 • You have removed the sticker and transparent tape on the bottom of the print cartridge. For help, see page 9. • Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer. Printer is plugged in but doesn’t print, or you get a...

  • Page 20: Paper Misfeeds Or Jams

    • You are using the correct cable, and it is not damaged. If you are using a parallel cable, make sure it is an IEEE 1284- compliant parallel cable that supports bidirectional printing. • Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer. Paper misfeeds Make sure: •...

  • Page 21: Document Prints With Mistakes Or Poor Quality

    1 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off. 2 Pull firmly on the paper to remove it. If you can’t reach the paper because it is too far into the printer, raise the front cover and pull the paper out.
  • Page 22 • Your printer may have two-way communications problems. For help, see page 14. Print smears on the page • If the page is smeared by the next page exiting the printer, remove the pages as they exit the printer and allow them to dry before stacking.

  • Page 23: Problems With Transparencies Or Envelopes

    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 page 14. The printer settings I selected changed • When you change printer settings from your application, the settings apply only to the specific document you opened with that application.

  • Page 24: Error Messages And Flashing Lights

    • If the printer is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the Paper Feed button. • If the printer has a paper jam, see page 17 for help. The Power light blinks twice The print cartridge carrier has stalled. Check your screen for any error messages.

  • Page 25: Appendix

    1 Start Windows. 2 Click Next when the first screen appears. 3 Insert the software CD. 4 Click Next or Finish on any subsequent screens. The Lexmark Z12 software installation screen appears. 5 Click Install Printer Software. Windows 95/98 - parallel cable 1 Start Windows.

  • Page 26: Uninstalling Printer Software

    In the command-line text box, type the letter of your CD-ROM drive, followed by :\setup (for example, d:\setup), and then click 2 When the Lexmark Z12 software installation screen appears, select Tools. 3 Select Create Diskettes. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 27: Warranty Service

    Remarketer or a Lexmark designated location. You may be required to deliver your product to the Remarketer or Lexmark, or ship it prepaid and suitably packaged to a Lexmark designated location. You are responsible for loss of, or...

  • Page 28: Electronic Emission Notices

    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 29: 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...

  • Page 30: Printer Parts

    Printer parts Power button Press to turn the printer on or off. Lights See page 20 for more explanation. Paper guide Position next to paper for proper feeding. Print cartridge storage unit Store the cartridge (black or color) not currently in use.

  • Page 31: Index

    7 using 7 custom size paper loading 2 setting recommenda- tions 6 diagram of printer parts 26 diskettes, installing printer software 21 DOS printing 7, 22 downloaded printer driver installing 21 electronic emission notices Energy Star notice 25...
  • Page 32 2, 3 custom size paper 2 envelopes 2 greeting cards 2 index cards 2 iron-on transfers 2 postcards 2 transparencies 2 location of printer parts 26 messages, error Ink Low 20 Paper Jam 17 Printer Offline 15 • • Index •...
  • Page 33 Paper Jam message 20 paper misfeeds 16 print is smudged 18 print is too dark 18 print quality 17 print smears 18 printer not printing 14, Printer Offline message printer settings 19 printer software installing 21 uninstalling 22 slow printing 14, 15...
  • Page 34 warranty statement 22 Web Smoothing 5 • • Index • • •...

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