Lexmark Z11 User Guide

User’s Guide

First Edition (February 1999)

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Chapter 1 - Understanding your printer. . . . . . 1

Using the parts of the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Understanding the lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Chapter 2 - Using the printer software. . . . . . . 5

Using the Printer Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Using the Control Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Chapter 3 - Printing your documents. . . . . . . 11

Loading your print media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Printing transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Printing envelopes, index cards, or postcards . . . . . .14

Printing on customized paper sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Printing greeting cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Printing iron-on transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Printing banners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Chapter 4 - Caring for your print cartridges . 21

Installing or replacing a print cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Improving print quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Storing an extra print cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Preserving print cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Contents

iii

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Installing the printer software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Printing from Windows 3.1 or 3.11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Printing from DOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Statement of Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Power supply replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Contents

Understanding your printer

Chapter 1

Quick Fix

Printer has missing or damaged parts

Contact your point of purchase.

Note

For information about setting up your printer, refer to the Getting Started booklet.

Using the parts of the printer

Paper support

Paper guide

Use the: When you want to:

Paper support Keep paper and specialty media straight

in the sheet feeder. Also supports banner printing (when

tilted back).

Paper guide Make sure the paper feeds correctly into

the printer. Sheet feeder Load paper and specialty media. Buttons and lights

•

See the printer status.

•

Turn the printer on or off.

•

Eject paper from the printer.

For more information, see “Using the

buttons” on page 2.

Sheet feeder

Front cover

Buttons and lights

Paper exit tray

Front cover

Paper exit tray Keep paper together after printing.

•

Install or change print cartridges.

•

Clear paper jams.

Understanding your printer

Print cartridge

Quick Fix

storage unit

Parallel cabl e connector

Power su pply connector

Use the: When you want to:

Print cartridge storage unit Store an extra used print cartridge. For

more information, see “Storing an extra print cartridge” on page 31.

Parallel cable connector Connect the parallel cable to the printer.

(Cable not included).

Note: If you want your printer to communicate with your computer, make sure you have a bidirectional cable (IEEE 1284-compatible, such as Lexmark part number 1329605.)

Power supply connector Supply power to the printer.

Using the buttons

Printer to PC communication problems occur

If you see communication errors or if intermittent printing occurs, you may not be using the correct cable. For more information, see “Printer to PC communication problems” in the Printer Properties Help. To open Help from inside an application, click:

File.

Print, Print Setup, or

Printer Setup. Properties, Options, or

Setup button. The Help button.

Troubleshooting.

Printer Software Over-

view. PC to Printer Communi-

cation Problems.

Use the: When you want to:

Turn the printer on or off.

Power button

• Eject paper from the

printer.

• Reload the sheet feeder

with paper after running

Paper Feed button

Chapter 1

out.

• Continue printing.

Glossary

Parallel cable interface

A data conversion device that allows communication between the printer and the computer.

Understanding the lights

If your printer lights look like this:

Both lights are Off

Power light is On Paper feed light is Off

Both lights are On

Power light is On Paper Feed light is blinking

Then the printer:

Is Off.

Is On and ready to print.

Is printing.

May be out of paper or have a paper jam.

If the printer is out of paper:

Load paper.

Press the Paper Feed button.

If there is a paper jam:

Press the Power button to turn the power off.

Pull firmly on the paper to remove it. If the paper is too far into the printer, open the front cover and pull the paper out from the front of the printer.

Close the front cover.

Press the Power button to turn your printer on.

Understanding your printer

If your printer lights look like this:

Then the printer:

Note

Power light is blinking Paper Feed light blinks twice

Both lights are On, but the printer is not printing

May have a stalled cartridge carrier or paper jam.

If the print cartridge carrier has stalled:

Turn the printer off.

Wait a few seconds and turn the printer back on.

If there is a paper jam:

Press the Power button to turn the power off.

Pull firmly on the paper to remove it. If the paper is too far into the printer, open the front cover and pull the paper out from the front of the printer.

Close the front cover.

Press the Power button to turn your printer on.

Cable connections may not be secure. To make sure cable connections are secure:

Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet.

Make sure all cable connections are secure.

Plug the power supply back in.

The Power light is on and the Paper Feed light is blinking

The printer may be out of paper or have a paper jam. Check your screen for any error messages.

If the printer is out of

•

paper:

Load paper.

Press the Paper Feed

button.

If the printer has a paper

•

jam, try removing the paper from the sheet feeder. If the paper is lodged too far into the printer and can’t be removed, see “Paper jams” on page 12.

If the problem continues, you may be using a wrong or damaged cable. For more information, see “Printer to PC communications problems” in the Printer Properties Help. To open Help from inside an application, click:

File.

Print, Print Setup, or

Printer Setup. The Properties, Options,

or Setup button. The Help button.

Printer Software Over-

view. Troubleshooting.

PC to Printer Communi-

cation Problems.

Chapter 1

Using the printer software

Chapter 2

Glossary

Software application

Any program loaded on your computer used to perform a specific task; for example, a word processing or spreadsheet program.

When you installed the software for your printer, several applications were installed on your computer. Use the printer software to obtain the best printing results. You can also use the printer software to care for your printer.

For information about using this application: See page:

Printer Properties 6

Using the Paper tab 6 Using the Color/Quality tab 7 Opening the Printer Properties from your application 9 Opening the Printer Properties from Windows 10

Control Program 10

Using the printer software

Using the Printer Properties

Use the Printer Properties to obtain the best results for your print job. The Printer Properties contain two tabs, Paper and Color/Quality. For help opening the Printer Properties, see the tip in the shaded margin.

Using the Paper tab

Use the Paper tab to:

Choose your paper size.

Move the slide bar to the left or right to view more paper sizes.

Tip

To open Printer Properties from your application, click:

File.

Print, Print Setup, or

Printer Setup. The Properties, Options,

or Setup button.

Choose

Choose your paper

your paper or media

or media type.

type.

Choose the

Choose the number of

number of

number of copies.

copies.

Choose to collate copies, or reverse the page order.

This graphic changes to reflect the type of media you select.

Choose a page orientation.

To learn more about these settings, click

Help

Glossary

Orientation

Portrait and landscape orientations define the way an image is printed on paper. For most paper types portrait is tall:

Portrait

and landscape is wide:

Landscape

Portrait orientation is generally used for correspondence and reports. Landscape orientation is often used for spreadsheets, transparencies, and enve lopes.

Reverse Page Order

Click Reverse Page Order to begin printing with the last page of the document. The first page of your document will be on top of the stack in the output tray when your print job is complete.

Chapter 2

Quick Fix

Printer software settings not in effect

If the printer settings you chose in the printer software are not in effect, check the settings in the software application you are using.

Tip

Using the Color/Quality tab

You can use the Color/Quality tab to:

Choose Automatic or Color Sort printing. For more information, see “Selecting the color mode for your document.”

Adjust print quality and speed.

Find out which version of the software you are using.

To open Printer Properties from your application, click:

File.

Print, Print Setup, or

Printer Setup. The Properties, Options,

or Setup button.

Glossary

Collate

Use this option when you are printing multiple copies and want all the pages of one copy printed before the next copy begins printing.

To learn more about

Reset document defaults.

these settings, click

Help

Selecting the color mode for your document

Your printer uses one cartridge at a time, but some documents may require using both cartridges. Your printer software contains two colo r modes that allow you to choose how you want your document to be printed. Use the table below to determine the best color mode for the type of document you are printing:

If you want your document to print:

Black pages Black

Use this cartridge: Select this color

mode:

Automatic

. For help, see “Using the Automatic color mode” on page 8.

Color pages Color Black pages and

color pages

Black or color until prompted to change

Color Sort

. For help, see “Using the Color Sort mode” on page 9.

Using the printer software

Using the Automatic color mode

The Automatic color mode is the default setting. Automatic color mode prints the entire document using the cartridge you have installed in the printer

For example, if your document has both color and black pages, like the one shown below:

And you have this cartridge installed:

Black

Color

Your document prints like this:

Chapter 2

Using the Color Sort mode

If your document has both black and color pages, select Color Sort to print the color pages using the color cartridge and the black pages using the black cartridge. The printer software sorts your document so you only have to change your cartridges one time. For example:

Your document

Note

Change the Printer Properties from your application whenever you want to

customize

print settings for that particular print job.

your

When the the black page(s) print first.

Then your computer prompts you to replace the black cartridge with the color cartridge.

Finally, the color page(s) print.

Black

cartridge is installed

When the the color page(s) print first.

Then your computer prom pts you to replace the color cartridge with the black cartridge.

Finally, the black page(s) print.

Color

cartridge is insta lle d

Opening the Printer Properties from your application

You can open the Printer Properties from almost any application. This allows you to change printer settings for each document you print. To open the Printer Properties from your application:

Open the application's File menu.

Choose Print, Print Setup, or Printer Setup.

In the Printer Setup dialog box, click the Properties, Options, or Setup button (depending on the application).

Change settings as needed.

Using the printer software

Opening the Printer Properties from Windows

Note

When you open the Printer Properties from Windows, the settings apply to all print jobs, unless you change them from the application.

From the Start menu, choose Settings, then choose Printers.

From the Printers folder, right-click the printer icon for your Lexmark Z11 Series Color Jetprinter

Choose Properties from the sidebar menu.

™

Using the Control Program

The Control Program appears (or runs minimized) each time you send a print job. For help opening the Control Program, see the tip in the shaded margin.

Use this tab to view Control Program options.

Use this tab to monitor print jobs and ink levels, print a test page, or cancel a print job.

To learn more about these settings, click

Help

Use this tab when you want to install, replace, clean, or align your print cartridges.

Use this tab when you want to print from a DOS application.

Use this tab to view copyright and version information.

Change the Printer Properties from Windows to use the same printer settings each time you print. This way, you never need to change them from your application.

Glossary

Run Minimized

Prevents the Control Program from appearing on your computer screen each time you send a job to print. To set the Control Program to run minimized:

Open the Control Pro-

gram. Click the Options tab.

Select Run Minimized.

Tip

To open the Control Program, click:

Start.

Programs.

Lexmark Z11 Series.

Lexmark Z11 Series Con-

trol Program on LPTx.

Chapter 2

Quick Fix

Paper feeds multiple sheets at a time

• Make sure the paper is

aligned against the right side of the sheet feeder.

• Make sure the paper

guide is against the edge of the paper.

• Make sure the top of the

paper aligns with the appropriate mark at the top of the paper support.

Paper fails to feed

1 Align the paper against

the right side of the sheet feeder.

2 Make sure no more than

100 sheets of plain paper are loaded.

3 Slide the paper guide

against the edge of the paper.

Raise the front cover.

Remove any obstructions inside the printer.

6 Close the front cover. 7 Press the Paper Feed

button.

Printing your documents

Chapter 3

Follow the steps in this chapter to print everything from transparencies to banners.

For information about: See page:

Loading your print media 12 Checking printer settings 12 Printing transparencies 13 Printing envelopes, index cards, or postcards 14 Printing on customized paper s izes 15 Printing greeting cards 16 Printing iron-on transfers 17 Printing banners 18

Printing your documents

Loading your print media

Quick Fix

You can load up to 100 sheets of paper into the printer. To load the paper:

Place the paper against the right side of the sheet feeder, with the print side facing you.

Paper guide

Release tab

Squeeze the release tab and the paper guide together and slide the paper guide to the edge of the paper.

Checking printer settings

If you are using plain, letter-sized paper, and you want normal print quality and speed, no adjustment to the printer settings is necessary. The printer software is already set for this type of document. To print on specialty media, such as transparencies or iron-on transfers, you will need to optimize the printer settings for maximum performance.

To check your printer settings each time you print:

Open your application's File menu.

Choose Print, Print Setup, or Printer Setup.

In the Printer Setup dialog box, click the Properties, Options, or Setup button (depending on the application).

Paper jams

Press the Power button

to turn the printer off. Pull firmly on the paper

to remove it. If the paper is too far into the printer, raise the front cover and pull the paper out from the front of the printer.

Press the Power button

to turn your printer on.

Tip

Printer settings

When you change the

•

printer settings from your application, the settings apply only to that document. To make your changes apply to all documents, see “Opening the Printer Properties from Windows” on page

10. To adjust print quality or

•

print speed, click the Color/Quality tab and then select High 1200dpi for the best print quality or Quick Print 600dpi for best print speed.

Chapter 3

Supplies

Transparencies (50-pack)

A4 - P/N 12A0808

•

Letter - P/N 12A0807

•

For more information about ordering Lexmark supplies, insert the Lexmark Z11 Color Jetprinter CD into your CD-ROM drive then click:

Contact Lexmark

button. Supplies Information.

Quick Fix

Transparencies sti ck together

Use a transparency

•

designed for inkjet printers.

Make sure print side faces

•

up. Remove each

•

transparency as it exits the printer and allow it to dry before stacking.

Printing transparencies

Load transparencies against the right side of the sheet feeder.

Load up to 25 transparencies with the print side facing up (the removable stripe away from you and pointing down).

Customize the Printer Properties for printing transparencies. For help opening the Printer Properties, see the tip in the shaded margin.

Click the

Paper

tab.

letter

Click or A4.

Select

Transparency

Squeeze the release tab and the paper guide together and slide the paper guide to the edge of the transparencies.

Tip

To open the Printer Properties from your application, click:

File.

Print, Print Setup, or

Printer Setup. The Properties, Options,

or Setup button.

Click OK.

Send your transparency to print.

Printing your documents

Printing envelopes, index cards, or postcards

Load envelopes, inde x cards, or postcards against the right side of the sheet feeder.

Insert up to 10 envelopes, index cards, or postcards with print side facing you and stamp location in the upper left corner.

Squeeze the release tab and the paper guide together, and slide the paper guide to the edge of the envelope s, index cards, or postcards.

Tip

Envelope minimum margin settings

Use the following minimum margin settings in your application:

Right margin for all

•

envelope sizes must be at least 12.7 mm (0.5 in.)

Left margin must be at

•

least 1.7 mm (0.067 in.) Top and bottom margins

•

must be at least 3.175 mm (0.125 in.)

Customize the Printer Properties for printing envelopes, index cards, or postcards. For help opening the Printer Properties, see the tip in the shaded margin.

Click the

Paper

tab.

Scroll to select correct envelope, index card, or postcard size.

Click

Landscape

Click OK.

Send your envelopes, index cards, or postcards to print.

Tip

To open the Printer Properties from your application, click:

File.

Print, Print Setup, or

Printer Setup. The Properties, Options,

or Setup button.

Chapter 3

Printing on customized paper

Tip

Customized minimum paper margin settings

Use the following minimum margin settings in your application:

Left and right margins for

•

all paper sizes except A4 must be at least

6.35 mm (0.125 in.) A4 left and right margins

•

must be at least 3.37 mm (0.135 in.)

Top margin must be at

•

least 1.7 mm (0.067 in.) Bottom margin for all

•

paper sizes:

Black printing

12.7 mm (0.5 in.)

Color printing

19.5 mm (0.75 in.)

You can use any paper size that fits within these dimensions:

Width

76.2 - 216 mm (3.0” - 8.5”)

Height

127.0 - 432 mm (5.0” - 17.0”)

sizes

Load the media against the right side of the sheet feeder.

Load the specialty media or plain paper with the print side facing you.

Customize the Printer Properties for printing special paper sizes. For help opening the Printer Properties, see the tip in the shaded margin.

Click the tab.

Scroll to select

Custom

size.

Select the paper type that best describes your print media.

Paper

paper

Squeeze the release tab and the paper guide together, and slide the paper guide to the edge of the paper.

Tip

To open the Printer Properties from your application, click:

File.

Print, Print Setup, or

Printer Setup. The Properties, Options,

or Setup button.

Enter the dimensions for the paper size you are using and click

Click OK.

Send your customized document to print.

Printing your documents

Printing greeting cards

Load greeting card(s) against the right side of the sheet feeder.

Insert up to 10 greeting cards with print side facing you.

Customize the Printer Properties to print greeting cards. For help opening the Printer Properties, see the tip in the shaded margin.

Squeeze the release tab and the paper guide together, and slide the paper guide to the edge of the greeting cards.

Note

The settings in your greeting card application may override the Printer Properties settings. Check the documentation that came with your application for more information.

Tip

Click the tab.

Scroll to select the paper size.

Select

Card Stock

Click OK.

Send your greeting card to print.

Paper

Greeting

To open the Printer Properties from your application, click:

File.

Print, Print Setup, or

Printer Setup. The Properties, Options,

or Setup button.

Chapter 3

Tip

To open the Printer Properties from your application, click:

File.

Print, Print Setup, or

Printer Setup. The Properties, Options,

or Setup button.

Printing iron-on transfers

We recommend printing on plain paper until your iron-on transfer prints to your satisfaction. The iron-on transfer option reverses the print.

Load one iron-on transfer against the right side of the sheet feeder.

Insert the iron-on transfer with the print side facing you (blank side facing up).

Customize the Printer Properties to print iron-on transfers. For help opening the Printer Properties, see the tip in the shaded margin.

Click the tab.

Click

Select

Transfer.

Paper

letter

Iron-On

or A4.

Squeeze the release tab and the paper guide together, and slide the paper guide to the edge of the iron-on transfer.

Click OK.

Send your iron-on transfer to print.

Printing your documents

Printing banners

Before you begin, remove any paper from the sheet feeder.

The banner paper holder holds up to 20 sheets, but load only the number of sheets you will need to make your banner. For example, if your banner is 12 sheets long, load 12 sheets into the printer.

a Pull the paper support up

slightly to unlock the front tabs.

b Tilt the pap er support back

until it locks in the horizontal position as shown.

Note

Use banner paper recommended for inkjets. We do not recommend using continuous form paper intended for dot matrix printers. Continuous form paper is designed to hold a different kind of ink.

c Place your stack of banner

paper into the paper support.

Squeeze the release tab and the paper guide together, and slide the paper guide to the edge of the banner paper.

Insert the leading edge of the first page into the sheet feeder.

Chapter 3

Tip

Customize the Printer Properties for printing banners. For help opening the Printer Properties, see the tip in the shaded margin.

To open the Printer Properties from your application, click:

File.

Print, Print Setup, or

Printer Setup. The Properties, Options,

or Setup button.

Click the tab.

Scroll to select

Banner A4

Click OK.

Send your banner to print.

Paper

Banner

paper size.

Printing your documents

Chapter 3

Caring for your print cartridges

Chapter 4

Glossary

Print cartridge

The ink reservoir and printhead unit.

This chapter describes how to install, replace, and care for your print cartridges.

For information about: See page:

Installing or replacing a print cartridge 22 Improving print quality 25 Storing an extra print cartridge 31 Preserving print cartridges 32

Caring for your print cartridges

Installing or replacing a print

Supplies

cartridge

• If you are replacing a print cartridge, begin with “Removing a

print cartridge from the printer.”

• If you are installing a print cartridge for the first time, see

“Installing or changing a print cartridge” on page 23.

Removing a print cartridge from the printer

Make sure the Power light is on and the printer is not printing.

If you need to remove a print cartridge before you install a different one, follow these steps:

Raise the front cover. The print cartridge carrier moves to the loading position unless the printer is busy.

Pull the top of the print cartridge you are replacing toward you until you hear a

snap.

Remove the print cartridge by lifting it up and out of the printer.

Black Cartridge

Standard yield

•

P/N 12A1970 High yield

•

P/N 12A1975

Color cartridge

Standard yield

•

P/N 12A1980 High yield

•

P/N 12A1985

For more information about ordering Lexmark supplies, insert the Lexmark Z11 Color Jetprinter CD into your CD-ROM drive then click:

Contact Lexmark

button. Supplies Information.

Store or dispose of the cartridge you remove.

Continue with “Installing or changing a print cartridge” on page 23.

Chapter 4

Note

Storing an extra print cartridge

Use the print cartridge storage unit to keep your extra print cartridge fresh when you are not using it. For help using your print cartridge storage unit, see “Storing an extra print cartridge” on page 31.

Disposing of a used print cartridge

Do not shake a used print cartridge. The remaining ink can leak. Before discarding the used print cartridge, put it in a leak-proof bag.

Installing or changing a print cartridge

Note

Ink Low message appears

If the Ink Low message appears, you may want to install a new print cartridge before the ink runs out.

Warning

Do NOT touch the gold contact area on the print cartridge! Microscopic particles may clog the print nozzles.

Note

If the print cartridge moves loosely in the carrier, it is not locked into place. Make sure the cartridge snaps into place.

For the best print quality, you must install the print cartridge in the printer and update the printer software to reflect the changes you made.

If necessary, follow the steps for “Removing a print cartridge from the printer” on page 22 before proceeding.

To install the cartridge in the printer:

If you are installing a new cartridge, remove the tape covering the gold contact area of the print cartridge.

Close the front cover.

IMPORTANT: Continue with “Completin g th e c art rid ge

Insert the cartridge into the print cartridge carrier.

Push back firmly on the cartridge until it

snaps

securely into place.

installation” on page 24.

Caring for your print cartridges

Completing the cartridge installation

To complete your cartridge installation, you must update your printer software by indicating the cartridge change you made in the printer. Updating the printer software ensures the best print quality and an updated ink level image in the Control Program.

To complete the cartridge installation:

Use the Control Program to update the printer software. For help opening the Control Program, see the tip in the shaded margin.

Click the

Cartridges

Click the

Change Cartridge

to select the cartridge type you installed.

tab.

Install/

button

Tip

To open the Control Program, click:

Start.

Programs.

Lexmark Z11 Series.

Lexmark Z11 Series Con-

trol Program on LPTx.

Note

• For normal black text printing, make sure you have a black cartridge installed instead of a color cartridge.

To view the ink levels,

•

check the Cartridges tab. The ink level image shows you how much ink is left in your print cartridge.

Follow the instructions on the Change Cartridge screen to install a new standard or high yield cartridge or an old cartridge.

Make sure the print cartridge is installed correctly. For help, see “Installing or changing a print cartridge” on page 23.

If you installed a new print cartridge, align it for the best print quality. For help, see “Aligning your print cartridge” on page

25.

Chapter 4

Improving print quality

Tip

Align the print cartridge when:

Vertical lines appear “wavy.”

Tip

Print quality suggestions:

Make sure you are using a

•

paper intended for inkjet printing.

If you are using specialty

•

media, make sure the print side is facing you.

If your print quality is not satisfactory, you may need to refresh your print cartridge. A simple cartridge alignment may improve your print quality. However, if your printer still is not printing to your satisfaction, you may need to clean th e print nozzles.

Aligning your print cartridge

When you install a new print cartridge, you should use the Align Cartridges feature to help align the printhead. This ensures that you get the best print quality from your Lexmark Z11 Series Color Jetprinter.

Use the Control Program to begin alignment. F or help open ing the Control Program, see the tip in the shaded margin.

Click the

Cartridges

tab.

Select the

Align Cartridges

button.

Tip

To open the Control Program, click:

Start.

Programs.

Lexmark Z11 Series.

Lexmark Z11 Series Con-

trol Program on LPTx.

A dialog box appears on your screen. The printer prints a test page with a group of patterns. Each pattern has a number under it.

On the printed test page, locate the number under the pattern that comes closest to forming a straight line. In the example above, line 3 comes the closest to forming a straight line.

Caring for your print cartridges

Quick Fix

In the dialog box, enter the number of the setting.

Click OK.

Cleaning print nozzles

When you clean the print nozzles, a test line prints so you can see if the cleaning process was successful. Clean the print nozzles when you suspect the nozzles are clogged or if the characters are not printing completely.

Make sure plain paper is loaded in the printer.

Use the Control Program to run the nozzle test. For help opening the Control Program, see the tip in the shaded margin.

If print is too dark or smudged:

Make sure the Paper T ype

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setting in the printer software matches the paper type loaded in the printer.

Make sure the paper is

•

straight and not wrinkled. Let the ink dry before

•

handling the paper. Clean the print cartridge

•

nozzles. For help, see “Cleaning print nozzles.”

Tip

Click the

Cartridges

Select the

Clean Print Nozzles

button.

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tab.

To open the Control Program, click:

Start.

Programs.

Lexmark Z11 Series.

Lexmark Z11 Series Control Program on LPTx.

Quick Fix

Clean the print nozzles when:

Characters are not

•

printing completely. Characters print with

•

white lines. White dashes appear in

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graphics. Print is too dark or

•

smudged.

The printer feeds a sheet of paper and prints a nozzle test pattern, similar to the ones shown:

Black test pattern

Color test pattern

In the examples above, there are no broken lines, indicating that the nozzles are functioning correctly.

Compare the diagonal line above the printed bars on the test pattern you printed to the diagonal line below the printed bars.

Look for a break in the diagonal lines. A broken line indicates clogged nozzles.

If the bottom line still has breaks, run the test two more times. If the print quality is satisfactory after running the test three times, the print nozzles are clean. You do not need to complete the remaining steps.

If the print quality of both lines is not satisfacto ry after runnin g the test three times, go to step 4.

Remove and reinstall the print cartridge.

Repeat the nozzle test.

If the lines are still broken, wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help, see“Wiping print nozzles and contacts” on page 28.

Caring for your print cartridges

Wiping print nozzles and contacts

Quick Fix

If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles (see “Cleaning print nozzles” on page 26) there may be dried ink on the print cartridge nozzles.

To wipe the print cartridge nozzles:

Remove the print cartridge from the printer. For help, see “Removing a print cartridge from the printer” on page 22.

Dampen a clean cloth with water and gently wipe the entire gold-colored area, including the nozzles.

When cleaning the color print cartridge, wipe the nozzles in one direction so the colors do not mix.

Nozzles

To dissolve dried ink, hold the damp cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds. Gently blot and wipe dry.

Allow the gold-colored area to dry.

Printer prints unexpected or missing characters

Make sure you have your

•

Lexmark Z11 Series Color Jetprinter's printer driver selected as the default printer.

Your printer may have

•

printer to PC communication problems. For more information, see “Printer to PC communication problems” in the Printer Properties Help. To open Printer Help from inside an application, click:

File.

Print, Print Setup, or

Printer Setup. The Properties,

Options, or Setup button.

The Help button.

Troubleshooting.

Printer Software Over-

view. PC to Printer Commu-

nication Problems.

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Warning

Do NOT wipe the nozzles and contacts with the same section of cloth.

To wipe the print cartridge contacts:

Dampen another section of clean cloth with water and gently wipe the entire gold-colored area, including the contacts.

When cleaning the color print cartridge, wipe the contacts in one direction.

Contacts

To dissolve dried ink, hold the damp cloth against the contacts for about three seconds. Gently blot and wipe dry.

Allow the gold-colored area to dry.

Reinstall the print cartridge and repeat the nozzle test. For help, see “Cleaning print nozzles” on page 26.

If the nozzle test line is still broken, clean the print cartridge carrier contacts. For help, see “Cleaning print cartridge carrier contacts” on page 30.

Caring for your print cartridges

Cleaning print cartridge carrier

Quick Fix

contacts

Note

Clean the print cartridge carrier contacts only if you have cleaned and wiped the print nozzles and print quality is still unsatisfactory.

To clean the print cartridge carrier contacts:

Remove your cartridge. For help, see “Removing a print cartridge from the printer” on page 22.

Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet.

Use a clean, dry cloth to clean the cartridge carrier contacts inside the printer.

Carrier contacts

Unplugging the power supply forces the cartridge carrier to remain in the loading position. This gives you enough time to clean the contacts.

Print smears on the page

If the page is smeared by

•

the next page exiting the printer, the ink may still be damp when a page finishes printing. Remove the pages as they exit the printer and allow them to dry before stacking. Select a higher print

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quality setting from the Color/Quality tab in the Printer Properties.

Replace the print cartridge. For help, see “Installing or replacing a print cartridge” on page 22.

Close the front cover.

Plug the printer power supply into an electrical outlet.

If the print quality has not improved after this cleaning process, replace your print cartridge. If print quality still does not improve, your printer may require service.

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Solid black or color areas contain white streaks

Select High 1200dpi from

•

the Color/Quality tab. Try using a different fill

•

pattern in your application software.

Storing an extra print cartridge

The cartridge storage unit on the back of the machine provides a convenient place to store an extra (used) print cartridge to prevent it from drying out.

If you have not already installed the cartridge storage unit, follow the instructions below.

Insert the tabs of the print cartridge storage unit into the slots on the back of your printer.

Snap the storage unit securely into place.

Insert the extra print cartridge into the print cartridge storage unit.

Push back firmly on the cartridge until it snaps securely into place.

Caring for your print cartridges

Removing a print cartridge from the storage unit

To remove a print cartridge from the storage unit:

Pull the print cartridge handle toward you until you hear a

snap.

Pull the print cartridge straight out of the storage unit.

Preserving print cartridges

To ensure the longest life from your print cartridge and optimum performance from your printer:

• Keep a 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 a print cartridge storage unit. The print cartridge will not print correctly if removed from the printer and left exposed for an extended perio d of time.

• If a print cartridge runs out of ink, leave the empty cartridge in

the printer until you are ready to replace it.

• Do not refill print cartridges. Refilling empty print cartridges

may invalidate your warranty. Incompatible inks can cause damage to the printhead or to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies with the printer.

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Appendix

In this section, you can find information about:

• Installing the printer software

• Printing from Windows 3.1 or

3.11

• Printing from DOS

• Statement of Limited Warranty

• Notices

• Safety information

Installing the printer software

You can obtain the printer software from the CD-ROM, diskettes, or World Wide Web.

Using the CD-ROM

If your computer has a CD-ROM drive, follow the steps in the Getting Started booklet to install your printer software.

If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can create driver diskettes using another computer with a CD-ROM drive.

Using diskettes

If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, ask our Customer Support Center to mail you diskettes. Refer to the printer registration card for the number in your country.

Follow the instructions for your operating system to install the printer software from diskettes.

Windows 95 or 98

IMPORTANT: If Windows displays a message indicating your printer has been found, select Cancel. If the update Device Driver Wizard appears, select Cancel.

1 Make sure your computer is

on and Windows is running.

2 Start Windows. 3 Insert Setup Disk 1 into

your disk drive.

4 From the Start menu,

choose Run.

5 In the command-line text

box, type the letter of your disk drive, followed by

:\setup (for example, a:\setup), and then click OK.

6 When prompted by the

printer software, insert the appropriate disks into your disk drive and click OK.

7 Follow the instructions on

the screen.

Windows 3.1 or 3.11

1 Make sure your computer is

on and Windows is running.

2 Insert Setup Disk 1 into

your disk drive.

3 From the Windows Program

Manager menu bar, choose File, and then choose Run.

4 In the command-line text

box, type the letter of your disk drive, followed by

:\setup (for example, a:\setup), and then click OK.

5 When prompted by the

printer software, insert the appropriate disks into your disk drive and click OK.

6 Follow the instructions on

the screen.

Using a downloaded printer driver

If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can download a driver from Lexmark’s World Wide Web site.

1 From Lexmark’s web page,

select the appropriate driver for your operating system.

2 Select Save to Disk. 3 Select a location on your

hard disk drive.

4 Double-click the executable

(.exe) file to open it. The WinZip Self-Extractor

window opens.

5 Follow the instructions on

your screen.

Printing from Windows 3.1 or 3.11

When you installed the software for your printer, several applications were installed on your computer. The printer software applications allow you to perform printing tasks with the

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best printing results. You can also use the printer software to care for your printer.

Using the Control Program

Use the Control Program when you want to:

• Align print cartridges for best print quality

• Clean print nozzles

• Change settings for DOS printing

• Control when and how the Control Program appears

• Install or replace print cartridges

• Monitor print jobs and print cartridge ink level

• Print a test page

• Cancel a print job

Opening the Control Program

From the Lexmark Z11 Series program group, double-click the Control Program icon.

Using the Printer Properties

Use the Printer Properties when you want to:

• Adjust print quality/print speed

• Choose different sizes and types of media

• Choose page orientation

• Reset document defaults

Opening the Printer Properties from your application

You can open the Printer Properties from almost any application. This allows you to change printer settings for each

document you print. To open the Printer Properties from your application:

1 Open the application’s File

menu.

2 Choose Print, Print Setup,

or Printer Setup.

3 In the Printer Setup dialog

box, click the Properties, Options or Setup button

(depending on the application).

4 Change settings as needed.

Opening Printer Properties from Windows

Change the Printer Properties from Windows to use same printer settings each time you print. This way, you never need to change them from your application.

1 Open the Lexmark Z11

Series Control Program.

2 Click the Windows Printing

tab.

3 Click the Windows Driver

Setup button.

Using the Spool Manager in Windows 3.1 or 3.11

The Spool Manager automatically runs each time you send a document to print through Windows. To open the Spool Manager from the Control Program:

1 From the Lexmark Z11

Series program group, double-click the Control Program icon.

2 Click the Windows Printing

tab.

3 Click the Spool Manager

button.

Printing from DOS

You must install the following before you can print from DOS applications:

• Lexmark Z11 Series Color Jetprinter software

• PCL 3 printer driver for each DOS application

Appropriate drivers in order of preference are:

• HP DeskJet 500C

• HP DeskJet 500

You must use the HP DeskJet 500C for color output. If your application does not include drivers for the HP DeskJet 500C or the HP DeskJet 500, contact the software manufacturer for a compatible driver replacement.

After completing the installation, you must restart Windows to print from DOS.

Printing from a DOS application in Windows

Use these instructions only if your application runs from the DOS prompt in Windows.

When you print from a DOS application, your printer uses PCL 3 emulation. You must install a printer driver for PCL 3 emulation in each DOS application.

In Windows 3.1or 3.11, avoid switching from your DOS application to another application while your job is printing. See the Readme file for your printer for more information.

Follow the steps to enab l e D O S printing to your Lexmark printer:

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1 Make sure you are in

Windows, not native DOS.

2 From the Control Program,

click the Options tab.

3 For help opening t he Control

Program, “Using the Control Program” on page 10.

4 Make sure Disable DOS

Printing is not checked.

5 Start your application from

DOS. For help, see your Windows

documentation.

6 Install the HP DeskJet 500C

as the current printer in the DOS application from which you are printing.

Some applications offer a color or black (mono) version of the HP DeskJet 500C driver. Choose the black (mono) version if you are printing in black only. Choose the color version if you are printing in color and black.

Changing print settings for DOS applications

If possible, use options in your DOS application to change printer settings. Use the following steps only if you want to change a printer setting that does not exist in your DOS application. Settings in your DOS application override settings in the driver.

1 From the Control Program,

click the DOS Printing tab. For help opening the Control

Program, see “Using the Control Program” on page

10.

2 Change settings as needed.

Note:

When you make changes on the DOS Printing tab, they apply to DOS print jobs only. When you make changes on other tabs, they apply to all print jobs.

Printing to a file

To print a document that has been processed by the driver and stored in a file (that is, printed to file):

1 Make sure you are in

Windows, not native DOS.

2 Start your application from

DOS. For help, see your Windows documentation.

3 Create a print file using the

“Print to File” function of your application. For help printing to a file, see your application’s user's documentation.

4 Use this DOS command to

copy the print file to the port where the printer is connected:

copy filename lptn /b

In the command example: –copy is the DOS copy

command.

– filename is the name of

the print file you created.

–lptn is the port where

your printer is connected. For example, lpt1 or lpt2.

–/b instructs the computer

to send the data in binary form.

Note:

Avoid using the DOS Print command to send a job to the printer port. The Print command causes printing delays.

Printing from nonWindows DOS applications

Follow these steps if your application runs from the native DOS prompt, but does not run from the DOS prompt in Windows.

1 From the printer's Control

Program, click the Options tab.

For help opening the Control Program, see “Using the Control Program” on page

10.

2 Make sure Disable DOS

Printing is not checked.

3 Exit Windows. 4 Start your DOS application. 5 Install the HP DeskJet 500C

as the current printer in the DOS application from which you are printing.

If your application does not offer the HP DeskJet 500C printer driver, instal l t h e H P DeskJet 500 printer driver. You will not be able to print in color with the HP DeskJet 500 printer driver.

For help installing a printer, see your application’s user documentation.

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6 Create a print file using the

“Print To File” function of your application. For help printing to a file, see your application’s user's documentation.

7 Exit the DOS application. 8 Start Windows. 9 Double-click the MS-DOS

icon in the Main group of Windows.

10 Use this DOS command to

copy the print file to the port where the printer is connected:

copy filename lptn /b

In the command example: –copy is the DOS copy

command.

– filename is the name of

the print file you created.

–lptn is the port where

your printer is connected. For example, lpt1 or lpt2.

–/b instructs the computer

to send the data in binary form.

Note:

Avoid using the DOS Print command to send a job to the printer port. The Print command causes printing delays and may corrupt the print job.

Quick fixes for DOS printing problems

Problem: DOS print job takes too long to print

What to do...

• If you want to print a DOS file by sending it to the port to which the printer is connected, use the DOS Copy command.

• Av oid using the DOS Print command. It causes print delays.

Problem: DOS print job does not print

What to do...

Check the following items:

• Make sure the Power light is on.

• Follow the steps for your operating system to make sure you select the DOS Printing option:

1 From the printer’s Control

Program, click the Options tab.

2 Make sure Disable DOS

Printing is not checked.

Problem: Envelope does not print correctly

What to do...

Rotate the envelope 180 degrees and reinsert it into the sheet feeder with the print side facing you and stamp location in the lower right corner.

Statement of Limited Warranty

Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY

This warranty applies to the United States and Canada. For customers outside the U.S. and Canada, refer to the countryspecific warranty information that came with your printer.

Lexmark Z11 Color 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:

• Is manufactured from new parts, or new and serviceable used parts, which perform like new parts,

• 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 as warranted during the warranty period, contact a Remarketer or Lexmark for repair without charge.

If this product is a feature or option, this statement applies only when that feature or option is used with the product for which it was designed. To obtain warranty service, you may be required to present the feature or option with the product.

If you transfer this product to another user, warranty service under the terms of this statement is available to that use r fo r the remainder of the warranty period. You should transfer proof of original purchase and this statement to that user.

Warranty Service

The warranty period is 12 months and starts on the date of original purchase as shown on the purchase receipt.

To obtain warranty service you may be required to present proof of original purchase. Warranty service will be provided at a Lexmark designated location.

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When warranty service involves the exchange of a product or part, the item replaced becomes the property of the Remarketer or Lexmark. The replacement may be a new or repaired item. The replacement item assumes the remaining warranty period of the original product.

Replacement is not available to you if the product you present for exchange is defaced, altered, in need of a repair not included in warranty service, or damaged beyond repair. Also, such product must be free of any legal obligation or restrictions that prevent its exchange.

Before you present this product for warranty service, remove all programs, data, and removable storage media.

For further explanation of your warranty alternatives and the nearest Lexmark authorized servicer in your area, please contact Lexmark at 1-800LEXMARK (1-800-539-6275), or on the World Wide Web at http://www.lexmark.com.

Free remote technical support is provided for this product throughout its warranty period. Lexmark offers a variety of extended warranty programs that include an extension of technical support. For products no longer covered by a Lexmark warranty, technical support may only be available for a fee.

Extent of Warranty

We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a product.

Warranty service does not include repair of failures caused by:

• modification or attachments

• accidents or misuse

• unsuitable physical or operating environment

• maintenance by anyone other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer

• operation of a product beyond the limit of its duty cycle

• failure to have installed a maintenance kit as specified (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 product or component

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.

Limitation of Liability Your sole remedy under this

Statement of Limited Warranty is set forth in this section. For any claim concerning performance or nonperformance of Lexmark or a Remarketer for this product under this Statement of Limited Warranty, you may recover actual damages up to the limit set forth in the following paragraph.

Lexmark's liability for actual damages from any cause whatsoever will be limited to the greater of 1) $5,000 or 2) the amount you paid for the product that caused the damages. This limitation of liability will not apply to claims by you for bodily injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property for which Lexmark is legally liable. In no event will Lexmark be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damage, or other economic consequential damages. 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. Lexmark’s and the developer’s limitations of remedies are not cumulative. Such developer is an intended beneficiary of this limitation.

Additional Rights Some states do not allow

limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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Notices

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Information Statement

The Lexmark Z11 Series 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 the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The FCC Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from

that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

To assure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class B computing device, use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605. Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations.

Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be directed to:

Director of Lab Operations Lexmark International, Inc. 740 New Circle Road NW Lexington, KY 40550 (606) 232-3000

Industry Canada Compliance Statement

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

Avis de conformité aux normes d’Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

European Community (EC) directives conformity

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC on the approximation and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.

A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France.

This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950.

Japanese VCCI notice

The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984

This apparatus is approved under the approval number NS/G/1234/ J/100003 for the indirect connections to the public telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom.

Power supply replacement

If your power supply fails, replace it with the Lexmark replacement part or other UL LISTED Direct Plug-In Power Unit marked “Class 2" and rated 30 Vdc at 500 mA to 830mA.

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Safety information

• If your product is NOT marked with this symbol , it MUST be connected to an electrical outlet that is properly grounded.

• The power supply must be connected to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

• Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the operating instructions, to a professional service person.

• This product is designed, tested and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts.

Consignes de sécurité

• Si le symbole n'apparaît P AS sur votre produit, ce dernier DOIT être branché sur une prise de courant mise à la terre.

• Le câble d'alimentation doit être connecté à une prise de courant placée près du produit et facilement accessible.

• L'entretien et les réparations autres que ceux décrits dans les instructions d'emploi doivent être effectués par le personnel de maintenance qualifié.

• Ce produit a été conçu, testé et approuvé pour respecter les normes strictes de sécurité globale lors de l'utilisation de composants Lexmark spécifiques. Les caractéristiques de sécurité de certains éléments ne sont pas toujours évidentes. Lexmark n e peut être tenu responsable de l'utilisation d'autres pièces de rechange.

Norme di sicurezza

• Se il prodotto NON è contrassegnato con questo simbolo DEVE essere collegato lo stesso ad una presa elettrica con messa a terra.

• Il cavo di alimentazione deve essere collegato ad una presa elettrica posta nelle vicinanze del prodotto e facilmente raggiungibile.

• Per la manutenzione o le riparazioni, escluse quelle descritte nelle istruzioni operative, consultare il personale di assistenza autorizzato.

• Il prodotto è stato progettato, testato e approvato in conformità a severi standard di sicurezza e per l’utilizzo con componenti Lexmark specifici. Le caratteristiche di sicurezza di alcune parti non sempre sono di immediata comprensione. Lexmark non è responsabile per l’utilizzo di parti di ricambio di altri produttori.

Sicherheitshinweise

• Falls der Drucker nicht mit diesem Symbol markiert ist, muß er an eine ordnungsgemäß geerdete Steckdose angeschlossen werden.

• Das Netzkabel muß an eine Steckdose angeschlossen werden, die sich in der Nähe des Geräts befindet und leicht zugänglich ist.

• Wartungsarbeiten und Reparaturen, mit Ausnahme der in der Betriebsanleitung näher beschriebenen, sollten Fachleuten überlassen werden.

• Dieses Produkt und die zugehörigen Komponenten wurden entworfen und getestet, um beim Einsatz die weltweit gültigen Sicherheitsanforderungen zu erfüllen. Die sicherheitsrelevanten Funktionen der Bauteile und Optionen sind nicht immer offensichtlich. Sofern Teile eingesetzt werden, die nicht von Lexmark sind, wird von Lexmark keinerlei Verantwortung oder Haftung für dieses Produkt übernommen.

Pautas de seguridad

• Si su producto NO tiene este símbolo,

, es IMPRESCINDIBLE conectarlo a una toma de corriente eléctrica con toma de tierra correcta.

• El cable de alimentación deberá conectarse a una toma de corriente situada cerca del producto y de fácil acceso.

• Cualquier servicio o reparación deberá realizarse por parte del personal cualificado, a menos que se trate de las averías descritas en las instrucciones de utilización.

• Este producto se ha diseñado, verificado y aprobado para cumplir los más estrictos estándares de seguridad global usando los componentes específicos de Lexmark. Puede que las características de seguridad de algunas piezas no sean siempre evidentes. Lexmark no se hace responsable del uso de otras piezas de recambio.

Veiligheidsvoorschriften

• Zorg ervoor dat uw produkt is aangesloten op een geaard stopcontact als het produkt NIET is gemarkeerd met det symbool .

• Het netsnoer moet worden aangesloten op een gemakkelijk bereikbaar stopcontact in de buurt van het produkt.

• Neem contact op met een professionele onderhoudstechnicus voor onderhoud en reparaties die niet in de bij het produkt geleverde instructies beschreven worden.

• Dit product is ontworpen, getest en goedgekeurd om te voldoen aan

strenge internationale veiligheidsvoorschriften. Deveiligheidsvoorzieningen van bepaalde onderdelen zullen niet altijd duidelijk zichtbaar zijn. Lexmark is niet verantwoordelijk voor het gebruik van andere vervangende onderdelen.

Sikkerhedsoplysninger

• Hvis dit produkt IKKE er markeret med dette symbol , SKAL det sluttes til en stikkontakt med jordforbindelse.

• Ledningen skal sluttes til en stikkontakt, der er tæt på produktet og som e r let tilgængelig.

• Service og reparationer, som ikke er beskrevet i brugsanvisningen, skal udføres af en kvalificeret tekniker.

• Dette produkt er udviklet, testet og godkendt i overensstemmelse med Lexmarks verdensomspændende standarder for sikkerhed. Delenes sikkerhedsfunktioner kan være skjulte. Lexmark påtager sig intet ansvar for brugen af uoriginale reservedele.

Sikkerhetsinformasjon

• Hvis produktet ditt ikke er merket med dette symbolet, , må det bare kobles til en stikkontakt som er jordet.

• Ledningen må være koblet til en stikkontakt nær produktet. Stikkontakten må være lett tilgjengelig.

• La bare kvalifisert personale ta seg av service og reparasjon som ikke er direkte beskrevet i bruksanvisningen.

• Dette produktet er utviklet, testet og godkjent i overensstemmelse med strenge verdensomspennende sikkerhetsstandarder for bestemte Lexmarkdeler. Delenes sikkerhetsfunksjoner kan være skjulte. Lexmark er ikke ansvarlig for bruk av uoriginale reservedeler.

Säkerhetsanvisningar

• Om produkten INTE är märkt med denna symbol MÅSTE den anslutas till ett jordat vägguttag.

• Nätkabeln måste anslutas till ett lättåtkomligt vägguttag i närheten av maskinen.

• Låt endast utbildad servicepersonal utföra sådan service och sådana reparationer som inte beskrivs i handledningen.

• Denna produkt är utformad, testad och godkänd för att uppfylla internationella säkerhetsbestämmelser när den används tillsammans med andra Lexmark-produkter. Säkerhetsegenskaperna för vissa delar är inte helt uppenbara. Lexmark frånsäger sig ansvaret om delar av ett an nat fabrikat används.

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Informació de seguretat

• Si el vostre producte NO està marcat amb el símbol , S’HAURÀ de connectar a una presa elèctrica de terra.

• El cable de potència s’haurà de connectar a una presa de corrent propera al producte i fàcilment accessible.

• Si heu de fer una reparació que no figuri entre les descrites a les instruccions de funcionament, confieu-la a un professional.

• Aquest producte està dissenyat, comprovat i aprovat per tal d'acomplir les estrictes normes de seguretat globals amb la utililització de components específics de Lexmark. Les característiques de seguretat d'algunes peces pot ser que no sempre siguin òbvies. Lexmark no es responsabilitza de l'us d'altres peces de recanvi.

Turvaohjeet

• Jos tuotteessa ei ole tätä tunnusta,

, sen saa kytkeä vain maadoitett-

uun pistorasiaan.

• Tuotteen verkkojohto on kytkettävä sitä lähellä olevaan pistorasiaan. Varmista, että kulku pistorasian luo on esteetön.

• Muut kuin käyttöohjeissa mainitut huolto- tai korjaustoimet on jätettävä huoltoedustajalle.

• Tämä tuote on testattu ja hyväksytty. Se täyttää korkeat maailmanlaajuiset turvallisuusvaatimukset, kun siinä käytetään tiettyjä Lexmarkin valmistusosia. Joidenkin osien turvallisuusominaisuudet eivät aina ole itsestään selviä. Lexmark ei vastaa muiden kuin alkuperäisten osien käytöstä.

Informações de segurança

• Se o produto NÃO estiver marcado com este símbolo, , é necessário ligá-lo a uma tomada com ligação à terra.

• O cabo deve ser ligado a uma tomada localizada perto do produto e facilmente acessível.

• Para todos os serviços ou reparações não referidos nas instruções de operação, deve contactar um técnico dos serviços de assistência.

• Este produto foi concebido, testado e aprovado para satisfazer os padrões globais de segurança na utilização d e componentes específicos da Le xmark. As funções de segurança de alguns dos componentes podem não ser sempre óbvias. A Lexmark não é responsável pela utilização de outros componentes de substituição.

Informações de segurança

• Se o produto NÃO estiver marcado com este símbolo, , ele DEVE SER conectado a uma tomada elétrica com ligação à terra.

• O cabo de alimentação deve ser conectado a uma tomada elétrica localizada perto do produto e de fácil acesso.

• Para todos os serviços ou reparações não descritos nas instruções de operação, entre em contato com um técnico dos serviços de assistência.

• Este produto está projetado, testado e aprovado para satisfazer os padrões globais de segurança para uso de componentes específicos da Lexma rk. Os recursos de segurança de alguns componentes podem não ser sempre óbvios. A Lexmark não é responsável pelo uso de outros componentes de substituição.

•

Appendix

Index

aligning print cartridges appendix application, definition

banners

printing recommended paper selecting in Printer Properties

blinking lights

out of paper paper jam stalled cartridge carrier

buttons

locating Paper Feed Power using

1, 2

cable connections

error lights

cards, greeting

printing selecting in Printer Properties software overrides

cartridge

storing

cartridge carrier, print

contacts, cleaning error lights loading position

stalled

cartridge storage unit

locating using

cartridge, print

aligning changing disposal gold contact area Ink Low message installing ordering preserving removing replacing selecting from Control

Program storage unit storing updating information

CD-ROM, installing printer

characters, incomplete cleaning print nozzles collate color cartridge

ordering

contacts, print cartridge

warning wiping

contacts, print cartridge carri-

continuous form paper

printing selecting in Printer Properties

Control Program

opening

10, 25

10, 22, 23

10, 22

software

er, cleaning

from Windows 3.1 or

3.11 from Windows 95 or 98

using

10, 33

customized paper sizes,

printing selecting in Printer Properties

damaged parts dark print diskettes, installing

printer software

disposing of print

cartridges

DOS application

changing print settings printing from nonWindows printing from Windows

DOS printing

changing settings envelope prints incorrectly from native DOS in Windows print job does not print print job takes too long problems to a file

35 34

Index

envelopes

minimum margin settings printing selecting from Printer Properties

error lights

cable connections out of paper paper jam stalled print cartridge

carrier error messages exit tray

locating

using

3, 4

Federal Communication

Commission (FCC) Compliance Information Statement

front cover

locating

using

glossary items

collate

orientation

parallel cable interface

reverse page order

run minimized

software application greeting cards

printing

selecting in Printer

Properties

software overrides

index cards

printing selecting from Printer Properties

ink cartridge

Seeprint cartridge Ink Low message installing a print

cartridge

iron-on transfers

printing

selecting in Printer

Properties

Japanese VCCI notice

landscape orientation Lexmark Z11 Series Color

Jetprinter

lights

blinking

error

insecure cable

connection

locating

out of paper

paper feed

paper jam

patterns

power

stalled cartridge carrier

understanding

using

3, 4

margin settings, minimum

envelope

paper media guide

See paper guide

media support

See paper support message, Ink Low missing parts

nonstandard paper sizes

choosing

printing

selecting in Printer

Properties Notices

FCC (Federal Communi-

cation Commission) Com-

pliance Information

Statement

Industry Canada Compli-

ance Statement

Japanese VCCI notice nozzles, print

cleaning

nozzle test

warning

wiping

ordering supplies

black cartridge

color cartridge

transparencies orientation

landscape

portrait

paper

error lights

jams

loading paper exit tray

locating

Index

using

paper feed

paper jam problems

Paper Feed button

locating using

Paper Feed light

error

paper feed problems

multiple sheets paper fails to feed paper jam

paper feeder

See sheet feeder paper guide paper support parallel cable connector

locating

using parallel cable interface

definition

intermittent printing

problems parts

missing or damaged

printer portrait orientation postcards, printing Power button

locating

using Power light

error

understanding power supply connector

locating

using power supply

replacement

preserving print

cartridges

print cartridge

aligning

changing

disposal

4, 12

4, 11, 12

10, 25

gold contact area Ink Low message installing ordering preserving removing replacing storage unit storing

print cartridge carrier

contacts, cleaning error lights loading position stalled

print cartridge carrier con-

tacts returning to home position

print cartridge contacts

warning wiping

print cartridge storage unit

installing locating storing cartridge using

print job

canceling monitoring

print nozzles

cleaning nozzle test warning wiping

print quality

improving suggestions wavy lines

printer parts Printer Properties

accessing Help opening

from application from Windows 3.1 or

3.11 from Windows 95 or

10, 22, 23

10, 22

22, 31

2, 22

printer settings

printer software

printer to PC

printing

problems

using

applying checking

Control Program installing

updating cartridge information using

bidirectional communication problems

banners continuous form customized paper sizes envelopes from Windows 3.1 or

3.11 greeting cards index cards iron-on transfers postcards transparencies

DOS printing

general

downloading printer driver

using CD-ROM using diskettes

intermittent printing parallel cable

envelope prints incorrectly print job does not print print job takes too long

incomplete characters intermittent printing multiple sheets

Index

out of paper paper fails to feed paper feeding paper jam print smears print smudged print too dark software settings stalled print cartridge carrier transparencies stick together unexpected or missing characters white dashes white lines

3, 4, 11

3, 4, 12

Quick Fix

See troubleshooting

reverse page order Run minimized,

definition

safety information settings, minimum margin

envelope paper

settings, printer

applying smudged print software application,

definition

software, printer

Control Program

downloading printer

driver

installing

updating cartridge

information using using CD-ROM using diskettes

storage unit, print cartridge

using

supplies, ordering

black cartridge color cartridge transparencies

test page, printing transfers, iron-on

printing selecting in Printer Properties

transparencies

ordering printing selecting in Printer Properties

transparencies stick

together

troubleshooting

DOS printing

envelope prints incorrectly print job does not print

print job takes too long

general

incomplete characters intermittent printing print smears print smudged print too dark printer lights blink software settings stalled print cartridge carrier unexpected or missing characters

white dashes white lines

paper feeding

fails to feed multiple sheets out of paper transparencies stick together

United Kingdom Telecom-

munications Act 1984

Warranty wavy lines white dashes white lines Windows 3.1 or 3.11

opening

printing from

Windows 95 or 98

opening

Control Program Printer Properties Spool Manager

Printer Properties

Index

Energy Star

The EPA ENERGY STAR Computers program is a partnership effort with computer manufacturers to promote the introduction of energy-efficient products and to reduce air pollution caused by power generation.

Companies participating in this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that power down when they are not being used. 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.

Lexmark Z11 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Understanding your printer

Using the parts of the printer

Understanding the lights

Using the printer software

Using the Printer Properties

Using the Control Program

Printing your documents

Loading your print media

Printing transparencies

Printing envelopes, index cards, or postcards

Printing greeting cards

Printing iron-on transfers

Printing banners

Caring for your print cartridges

Improving print quality

Storing an extra print cartridge

Preserving print cartridges

Appendix

Index