Lexmark Z12
Color Jetprinter
User’s Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
TM
Edition: January 2000
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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
Improving print quality 8
Preserving print cartridges 12
Troubleshooting 13
Contents
Appendix 21
Printer prints slowly or doesn’t print 14
Paper misfeeds or jams 16
Document prints with mistakes or poor quality 17
Problems with transparencies or envelopes 19
Error messages and flashing lights 20
Installing printer software 21
Uninstalling printer software 22
Printing from DOS 22
Statement of Limited Warranty 22
Warranty 22
Electronic emission notices 24
Contents
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Index 27
Energy Star 25
Power supply 25
Safety information 25
Printer parts 26
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Contents
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Printing
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Printing
For information about setting up your printer, refer to the
setup sheet. See page 26 for a diagram of the printer parts.
Printing with your printer is as easy as:
1
Insert the appropriate print cartridge (see next section).
2
Load the print media (see page 2).
3
Customize the printer settings (see page 4).
4
Print your document (see page 6).
Step 1: Insert the appropriate print cartridge
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.
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To print your
installed in the printer, select
Document/Quality
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To print the black pages of your document
the color pages, select
Document/Quality
The black pages print with the black cartridge, and the
pages containing color print with the color cartridge. The
printer sorts the pages into those two types, prints all the
pages of one type, and then prompts you when it’s time to
change the cartridge.
See pages 4 and 5 for information on selecting
Color Sort
or
entire
document using the cartridge already
Automatic
tab of the Printer Properties.
Color Sort
tab of the Printer Properties.
in the Printer Properties.
from the
separate
from the
Automatic
from
Printing
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Step 2: Load the print media
Note:
See page 3 for instructions on loading banner paper.
Place the media against the right side of the sheet feeder.
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Follow these guidelines when loading print media:
Load up to: Make sure:
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
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The print side is facing you.
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The print side is facing you.
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The envelopes are loaded vertically against the
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right side of the sheet feeder.
The stamp location is in the upper left corner.
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The print side is facing you.
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The cards are loaded vertically against the right side of the sheet feeder.
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The rough sides of the transparencies are facing you (smooth side down).
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You follow the instructions on the packaging to load the iron-on transfers.
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You follow the directions for printing banners on page 3.
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The print side is facing you.
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Your paper size fits within these dimensions:
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Width: 76 mm to 216 mm (3.0 in. to 8.5 in.)
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Length: 127 mm to 432 mm (5.0 in. to 17.0 in.)
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Squeeze the tab on the paper guide and slide the paper guide
to the left edge of the media.
Paper alignment
marks
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Sheet feeder
Paper guide
Loading banner paper
Use banner paper recommended for inkjets only. We do not
recommend using continuous form paper for dot matrix
printers.
Although the paper support holds up to 20 sheets of banner
paper, load only the number of sheets needed to make your
banner. For example, if your banner is 12 sheets long, load
only 12 sheets.
1
Remove any paper from the sheet feeder.
2
Load the banner paper:
Printing
a
Pull the paper support up
slightly to unlock the front tabs.
cd
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
b
Tilt the paper support back until it
locks in the horizontal position.
Insert the leading edge of the first
page into the sheet feeder.
page 4.
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After your banner prints, remove the banner paper and
return the paper support to the upright position.
Printing
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Step 3: Customize the printer settings
Your printer software includes several applications that let you
perform printing tasks. One of these applications is called the
Printer Properties
.
Opening the Printer Properties from an
application
This lets you change printer settings ONLY for the documents you
are currently creating in your software application.
Open the application’s
1
Choose
2
In the Printer Setup dialog box, click the
3
or
Setup
Change settings as needed. See page 6 for more information.
4
(or
Print
Printer) Setup
button (depending on the application).
File
menu.
.
Properties, Option
Opening the Printer Properties from Windows
When you open the Printer Properties from Windows, the settings
apply to ALL documents, unless you change them later from the
application.
From the Start menu, select
1
Printers
From the Printers folder, right-click the printer icon for your
2
.
Settings
printer.
Select
3
4
Properties
Change settings as needed. See page 6 for more information.
from the sidebar menu.
, and then select
,
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Chapter 1
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Click the...
The Printer Properties application includes two tabs:
Document/Quality
and
. Each tab contains settings for
operating your printer and its software.
Paper
Printing
Pap er
tab to:
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Select a paper size.
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Select a page orientation.
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Set the number of copies to print.
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Reverse the printing order of your document
pages. The first page of your document will be
on top of the stack in the paper exit tray.
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Collate your document.
Document/Quality
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Select color settings for the type of document
you are printing. For more information, see
page 1.
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Select a paper type.
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Select a print quality setting.
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Reset the default settings.
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Web Smoothing
Select
printing from the internet to print images with
greater clarity.
Find out which version of the printer software
you are using.
tab to:
when you are
Help
Click the
tab in the Printer Properties to
access the printer driver Help.
button on either
Printing
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Customizing printer settings for specialty
papers
The Printer Properties settings were initially set to the default
settings. Use the default settings for printing on plain paper. To
change your printer settings for printing on specialty papers, use
the following table.
When you
are printing
on:
Envelopes Paper From the Paper Size area, scroll to select the appropriate envelope size.
Greeting cards,
index cards, or
postcards
Transparencies Document/Quality
Iron-on
transfers
Banner paper Paper From the list of Paper Sizes, select
Custom size
paper
Click this
Printer
Properties tab:
Paper
Document/Quality
Document/Quality From the Paper Type area, select
Paper
To make these selections:
Your application may override the settings in Printer Properties.
Note:
Select the appropriate Paper Size setting.
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From the Paper Type area, select
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From the Paper Type area, select
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Select
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Note:
exits from the printer and allow it to dry before stacking.
Note:
We recommend printing your document on plain paper before printing
it on an iron-on transfer.
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Normal 600dpi
When printing transparencies, remove each transparency as it
Many software applications accept iron-on transfers differently.
From the list of Paper Sizes, scroll to select
Enter the dimensions for your custom paper size.
or
Greeting Card Stock
Transparency
High 1200dpi
Iron-On Transfer
Banner
Print Quality.
or
Banner A4
Custom
.
.
.
.
.
Step 4: Print your document
From your application’s File menu, click
1
From the Print dialog box, click OK or
2
application).
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Chapter 1
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.
Print
(depending on the
Print
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Maintaining your printer
Using the Control Program
The Control Program lets you monitor your printer and install
or replace print cartridges. To open the Control Program, from
Start
the
menu click:
Maintaining your printer
1 Programs
2 Lexmark Z12 Series
3 Lexmark Z12 Control Program
Click the...
Status
tab to:
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Monitor the status of your print job.
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Cancel your print job.
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Print a test page.
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View your ink level.
Options
tab to
enable/disable
various printer
software
functions, such as
Sound Effects and
Buffer Mode.
.
.
.
Cartridge
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tab to:
Install or replace a print cartridge.
Align the print cartridge for best print quality.
Clean the print nozzles.
View cartridge part numbers and order
supplies directly from Lexmark’s Web site.
About
tab to
view printer
software version
and copyright
information.
DOS Printing
tab to change
settings for DOS
printing.
Help
button on any tab
in the Control Program
to access the printer
driver Help.
Note: You can also access the Control Program by doubleclicking the Lexmark Z12 Series printer icon on your desktop.
Maintaining your printer
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Improving print quality
Installing or replacing your print cartridge
Make sure the Power light is On.
1
Power
light
Raise the front cover. The print cartridge carrier moves to the
2
Paper Feed
light
loading position unless the printer is busy.
Front cover
Print cartridge carrier
in the loading position
Remove the old print cartridge. Store it in the print cartridge
3
storage unit (see page 12) or dispose of it.
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Chapter 2
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Warning
NOT touch the
gold area on
the print
cartridge.
: DO
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Install the replacement cartridge:
ab c
If you are installing a
new cartridge,
remove the sticker
and transparent tape
on the bottom of the
print cartridge.
5
Close the front cover.
6
From the Control Program’s
Install/Change Cartridge
7
Select the type of cartridge you installed and click OK.
Insert the print
cartridge into the
print cartridge carrier.
Cartridge
. For help, see page 7.
Push back firmly on
the cartridge until it
snaps
securely into
place.
tab, select
Maintaining your printer
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If you installed a new cartridge, a dialog box displays. Follow
the instructions on the screen to complete cartridge
alignment. For help, see page 10.
Maintaining your printer
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Aligning the print cartridge
Load plain paper in the printer.
1
From the Control Program’s
2
Cartridge
. For help, see page 7.
Cartridge
tab, select
Align
Your printer prints an alignment test page and a dialog box
displays. The test page that prints has a group of alignment
patterns. Each pattern has a number under it.
Find the number under the alignment pattern that comes closest
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to forming a straight line.
In the example, pattern 3 comes closest to forming a straight line.
In the dialog box, enter the number from the printed test page that
4
comes closest to forming a straight line.
Click OK.
5
Cleaning print nozzles
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Chapter 2
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Load plain paper in the printer.
1
From the Control Program’s
2
Nozzles
. For help, see page 7.
Cartridge
tab, select
Clean Print
If you have a black cartridge installed in your printer, the printer
prints a nozzle test pattern similar to the one shown:
If you have a color cartridge installed in your printer, the
printer prints a nozzle test pattern similar to the one shown:
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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. A broken line indicates
clogged nozzles.
Note: In the examples above, there are no broken lines,
indicating that the nozzles are not clogged.
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If the bottom line has breaks, run the test up to two more
times. If the print quality is satisfactory after running the
test three times, the print nozzles are clean.
Maintaining your printer
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If the print quality is
not
satisfactory after running the test
three times, continue with the next section.
Wiping print nozzles
If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print
nozzles, you may need to wipe the print nozzles. Refer to the
“Troubleshooting: Print Quality” section of the printer driver
Help. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see page 7.
Maintaining your printer
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Preserving print cartridges
To ensure the longest life from your print cartridge and optimum
performance from your printer:
Keep a new print cartridge in its packaging until you are ready
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to install it.
Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to
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replace, clean, or store it (see the following section). The print
cartridge does not print correctly if removed from the printer
and left exposed for an extended period of time.
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. For best results, use
Lexmark supplies.
Storing an extra print cartridge
To install the cartridge storage unit and the extra cartridge:
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Insert the tabs of the cartridge
storage unit into the slots as shown.
Snap the storage unit securely into
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place.
Insert the extra print cartridge into
the storage unit.
Push back firmly on the cartridge
snaps
until it
securely into place.
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Chapter 2
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Print cartridge
storage unit
To remove a print cartridge from the storage unit:
1
Pull the print cartridge
handle toward you until
you hear a
2
Pull the print cartridge
straight out of the storage
unit.
snap
.
3
Troubleshooting
Printer prints
slowly or
doesn’t print
(see page 14)
Paper misfeeds
or jams
(see page 16)
Document prints
with mistakes or
poor quality
(see page 17)
Problems with
transparencies
or envelopes
(see page 19)
Error messages
and flashing
lights
(see page 20)
From the list of printing problems in the left margin, select a
category that describes your printing problem, and then read
the category for the solution.
Note: See page 26 for an explanation of printer parts, including
the buttons, lights, and locations of cable connections.
When your printer has a problem, first make sure that:
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The power supply is plugged into the printer and a properly
grounded electrical outlet.
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The printer is turned On.
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The printer cable is securely attached to your computer and
printer.
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If you are using a parallel cable, make sure it is an IEEE
1284-compliant parallel cable that supports bidirectional
printing.
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If you are using Windows 98, your printer port is set to an
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:
1
From the
select
2
Check your printer port in the Where area.
3
If you need to change your printer port to a
File
menu of your software application,
Print
Printer) Setup
(or
.
USB
port,
uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. Follow
the instructions on page 21, making sure to click
Next
on any screens.
If you need to change your printer port to an
LT P n
port,
uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. Follow
the instructions on page 21, making sure to click
Cancel
on any screens.
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
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If you are using a parallel cable, make sure that two-way
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communications is enabled in your printer software:
From the printer’s Control Program, click the
1
Make sure
2
not
Disable Printer to PC Communications
selected.
Printer prints slowly or doesn’t print
Your printer and your computer may not be able to communicate
properly.
The following events also indicate two-way communications
problems:
A message displays on your computer screen indicating your
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printer cannot establish bidirectional communications with
your computer.
Error messages (such as Printer Offline) and job progress
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information do not display on your computer screen.
Before proceeding, verify that:
The parallel or USB cable is securely attached to both the
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printer and the computer.
Options
tab.
is
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Chapter 3
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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.
The printer is plugged in and turned On.
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If you have a switch box or other device (such as a scanner or fax)
connected to the computer's parallel port, make sure it supports
bidirectional communication. You may need to disconnect your
printer from the switch box or other device and connect it directly
to your computer.
Printer prints very slowly
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Close any open applications not in use.
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Select a lower Print Quality setting in the Printer Properties.
For help, see page 4.
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Consider purchasing more memory or increasing the
virtual memory for your computer.
Note: Photos or documents containing graphics may take
longer to print than regular text.
Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print
Make sure:
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You have removed the sticker and transparent tape on the
bottom of the print cartridge. For help, see page 9.
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Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer.
Printer is plugged in but doesn’t print, or you get a
Printer Offline message
Make sure:
Troubleshooting
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The printer is turned On, and the paper is loaded correctly.
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The parallel or USB cable is completely plugged into the
.
printer
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Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer.
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The printer is not being held or paused. To check the
printer status:
1
From the Printers folder, double-click the
Lexmark Z12
2
Click the
appears next to the
icon.
Printer
menu and make sure no check mark
Pause Printing
option.
Print a test page. If the test page prints, the printer is
functioning properly. Check your software application.
Troubleshooting
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Test page does not print
Make sure:
Your print cartridge is installed properly. For help,
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see page 8.
You are using the correct cable, and it is not damaged. If you
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are using a parallel cable, make sure it is an IEEE 1284compliant parallel cable that supports bidirectional printing.
Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer.
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Paper misfeeds or jams
Paper misfeeds
Make sure:
You are using a paper recommended for inkjet printers.
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You do not force the paper down into the printer when you load
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it. The top of the paper should line up with the paper size
indicators on the paper support.
You do not load too much paper in the sheet feeder. Depending
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on the thickness of your paper, the sheet feeder can hold up to
100 sheets of paper.
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Chapter 3
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The paper guide is against the side of the paper and it does not
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cause the paper to bow in the sheet feeder.
The printer is on a flat, level surface.
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Printer does not feed envelopes
If regular paper feeds without problems, make sure:
You are loading the envelopes correctly. For help, see page 2.
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You are using an envelope size supported by your printer, and
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it is selected in the Printer Properties.
Your software application is designed to print envelopes. Check
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the user’s documentation that came with your application.
Printer has a paper jam
Remove the paper from the sheet feeder. If the paper is lodged
too far into the printer and can’t be removed:
1
Press the Power button to turn the printer
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.
3
Close the front cover.
4
Press the Power button to turn the printer On.
5
Resend your document to print.
Document prints with mistakes or poor quality
Vertical straight lines are not smooth
To improve the print quality of vertical straight lines in tables,
borders, and graphs:
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Select a higher Print Quality setting in the Printer
Properties. For help, see page 4.
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Test the cartridge alignment. For help, see page 10.
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Clean the print nozzles. For help, see page 10.
Colors on the printout are faded or differ from the
Off
.
Troubleshooting
colors on the screen
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Use a different brand of paper. Every paper brand accepts
ink differently and prints with slight color variations.
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Your print cartridge may be low on ink. Check the ink level
graphic on the
Program. For help, see page 7.
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Remove any extra devices such as a scanner, and connect
the printer to the parallel port.
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Clean the print nozzles. For help, see page 10.
Cartridge
tab of your printer’s Control
Troubleshooting
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Printed pages have alternating bands of light and dark
print (intermittent printing)
Make sure
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Enable Buffer Mode
is selected on the
Options
tab of the Control Program. For help, see page 7.
Select
•
High 1200dpi
Document/Quality
Print Quality on the
tab in the Printer Properties. For help, see
page 4.
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,
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remove the pages as they exit the printer and allow them to dry
before stacking.
Select a higher Print Quality setting in the Printer Properties. For
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help, see page 4.
Print is too dark or smudged
Make sure:
You let the ink dry before handling the paper.
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The Paper Type setting in the Printer Properties matches the
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paper type loaded in the printer.
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Chapter 3
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The paper is straight and unwrinkled.
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The Print Quality setting is appropriate for the paper type. If you
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are printing on regular paper, select the
Normal 600dpi
Quality setting in the Printer Properties. For help, see page 4.
The print nozzles are clean. For help, see page 10.
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Print
Characters are missing or unexpected
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Make sure your Lexmark printer is selected as the default
printer.
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Your printer may have two-way communication problems.
For help, see page 14.
The printer settings I selected changed
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When you change printer settings from your application,
the settings apply only to the specific document you
opened with that application. To make the settings apply
to all documents, change the settings from Windows. See
page 4 for more information.
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The settings in your software application may override the
Printer Properties settings. Check the documentation that
came with your application for more information.
Problems with transparencies or envelopes
Transparencies stick together
•
Remove each page as it exits the printer and allow to dry
completely before stacking.
Troubleshooting
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Use a transparency designed for an inkjet printer.
Transparencies contain white lines
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High 1200dpi
Select
Print Quality in the Printer
Properties. For help, see page 4.
Your print nozzles may need cleaning. For help,
see page 10.
Printer does not feed envelopes
For help, see page 16.
Troubleshooting
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Error messages and flashing lights
Paper Jam message
For help, see page 17.
Power
light
Paper
Feed light
Ink Low message
The print cartridge is running out of ink. Purchase a new print
cartridge. For help replacing your print cartridge, see page 8.
The Power light is On and the Paper Feed light is blinking
If the printer is out of paper:
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Load paper.
1
Press the Paper Feed button.
2
If the printer has a paper jam, see page 17 for help.
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The Power light blinks twice
The print cartridge carrier has stalled. Check your screen for any
error messages.
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Chapter 3
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Turn the printer
1
Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer back On.
2
Off
.
If the printer has a paper jam, see page 17 for help.
Both the Power light and the Paper Feed light are On but
the printer is not printing
Press the Power button to turn the printer
1
Unplug the power supply from the electrical outlet.
2
Make sure all cable connections are secure.
3
Plug the power supply back in.
4
Press the Power button to turn the printer back On.
5
Off
.
Appendix
In this section, you can find
information about:
Installing printer software
•
Uninstalling printer software
•
Printing from DOS
•
Warranty
•
Notices
•
Safety
•
Printer parts
•
Installing printer
software
You can obtain the printer
software using:
the compact disc (CD-ROM)
•
that came with your printer
the World Wide Web
•
diskettes
•
If your printer software does not
install properly, a
communications error message
appears when you try to print.
You may need to uninstall, and
then reinstall the printer
software. For help, see page 22.
Using the CD-ROM
Follow the set of instructions
that corresponds to your
operating system and printer
cable (parallel or USB):
Windows 98 - USB cable
Start Windows.
1
Click
2
screen appears.
when the first
Next
Insert the software CD.
3
Click
4
subsequent screens.
The Lexmark Z12 software
installation screen appears.
Click
5
Software
or
Next
Finish
Install Printer
.
on any
Windows 95/98 - parallel
cable
Start Windows.
1
Click
2
that appear.
When the desktop appears,
3
insert the software CD.
The Lexmark Z12 software
installation screen appears.
Click
4
Software
Note:
automatically when you insert it:
1
2
on any screens
Cancel
Install Printer
.
If the CD does not run
From the
select
In the command-line text
box, type the letter of
your CD-ROM drive,
followed by
example,
then click OK.
Start
Run
d:\setup
.
:\setup
menu,
(for
), and
Using the World Wide
Web
If your computer does not have a
CD-ROM drive, you can
download the printer software
from the World Wide Web at
www.lexmark.com.
From Lexmark’s Web site,
1
select the appropriate driver
for your operating system.
Select
2
3
4
5
Save to Disk
Select a location on your hard
disk drive.
Double-click the executable
(.exe) file to open it.
The Win Self-Extractor
window opens.
Follow the set of instructions
on your screen.
.
Using diskettes
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.
To create diskettes of the printer
software:
Insert the software CD into
1
the CD-ROM drive.
If the CD does not run
automatically:
From the
a
select
Run
Start
.
menu,
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In the command-line text
b
box, type the letter of your
CD-ROM drive, followed by
(for example,
:\setup
), and then click
d:\setup
.
OK
When the Lexmark Z12
2
software installation screen
appears, select
Select
3
4
To install the printer software from
diskettes:
1
2
3
4
5
6
Create Diskettes
Follow the instructions on the
screen.
Start Windows.
Insert Setup Disk 1 into your
disk drive.
From the
Start
.
Run
In the command-line text box,
type the letter of your disk
drive, followed by
example,
a:\setup
click OK.
When prompted by the printer
software, insert the appropriate
disks into your disk drive and
click OK.
Follow the instructions on the
screen.
.
Tools
.
menu, select
(for
:\setup
), and then
Ordering Diskettes
If your computer does not have a
CD-ROM drive, and you do not
have access to either the World
Wide Web or a computer with a
CD-ROM drive, you can order
diskettes from our Customer
Support Center for a fee. Refer to
the printer registration information
for the telephone number in your
country.
Uninstalling printer software
If your printer software does not
install properly or your printer port
is not set to the correct port, you
may need to uninstall, and then
reinstall the printer software.
To uninstall the printer software:
From the
1
Programs
Select
2
Select
3
Uninstall
Follow the instructions on your
4
screen.
To reinstall the printer software,
follow the appropriate set of
instructions from “Installing printer
software” on page 21.
menu, select
Start
.
Lexmark Z12 Series
Lexmark Z12 Series
.
.
Printing from DOS
To open your printer online Help
system and find information on
printing from DOS:
Open the Printer Properties (for
1
help, see page 4) or the Control
Program (for help, see page 7).
Click the
2
lower-right corner of the
software screen.
At the top of the Help screen,
3
click
Help Contents
Scroll down the screen to
4
.
to...
From the How to... topics, click
5
Print from Windows and
DOS applications
button in the
Help
.
How
.
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 country-specific warranty
information that came with your
printer.
Lexmark Z12 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
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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 user for 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
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
damage to, a product in transit
to the Remarketer or the
designated location.
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 1-800-5396275, or on the World Wide
Web at www.lexmark.com.
Free remote technical support is
provided for this product
throughout its warranty period.
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
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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.
Electronic emission notices
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC)
Compliance Information
Statement
The Lexmark Z12 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
Note:
FCC regulations on
electromagnetic interference for a
Class B computing device, use a
properly shielded and grounded
cable such as Lexmark part
number 1329605 for parallel
attach or 43H5856 for USB attach.
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 West New Circle Road
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
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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.
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.
Power supply
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 V dc at 500 mA to 830 mA.
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.
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Printer parts
Power
button
Press to
turn the
printer on
or off.
Lights
See page 20 for
more explanation.
Paper Feed
button
Press to load
paper, eject
paper, or
continue
printing.
Paper support
Holds paper
upright in the
sheet feeder.
Sheet feeder
Load paper here.
Front cover
Open to install a
print cartridge or
clear paper jams.
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Paper guide
Position next to
paper for proper
feeding.
Print cartridge
storage unit
Store the cartridge
(black or color) not
currently in use.
See page 12 for
help with
installation.
Paper exit tray
Parallel cable
connector
USB cable
connector
Power supply
connector
Index
A
aligning
print cartridge 10
B
banding 18
banners
loading 2, 3
printing 3
recommended paper 3
selecting in Printer Prop-
erties 3
setting recommenda-
tions 6
bidirectional communications
disabling 14
problems 14
blinking lights 20
buttons 26
C
cards
loading 2
setting recommenda-
tions 6
cartridge, print
aligning 10
cleaning nozzles 10
installing 8
part numbers 1
replacing 8
storing 12
wiping nozzles 11
CD-ROM
installing software 21
characters, missing or unexpected 19
Control Program
aligning print cartridge
10
opening 7
using 7
custom size paper
loading 2
setting recommenda-
tions 6
D
diagram of printer parts 26
diskettes, installing
printer software 21
DOS printing 7, 22
downloaded printer driver
installing 21
E
electronic emission notices
24
Energy Star notice 25
envelopes
loading 2
problems 16
setting recommenda-
tions 6
error messages
Ink Low 20
Paper Jam 17
Printer Offline 15
European Community Directives Conformity notice
24
F
Federal Communication
Commission (FCC) Compliance Information Statement 24
flashing lights
troubleshooting 20
foils
See transparencies
front cover, locating 26
G
greeting cards
loading 2
setting recommenda-
tions 6
I
identifying printer parts 26
improving print quality 8
index cards
loading 2
setting recommenda-
tions 6
Industry Canada Compliance Statement 24
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ink cartridge
See print cartridge
Ink Low message 20
installing
print cartridge 8
printer software 21
intermittent printing 18
internet printing
Web Smoothing 5
iron-on transfers
loading 2
setting recommenda-
tions 6
J
Japanese VCCI notice 25
L
lights
locating 26
Paper Feed 20
patterns 20
Power 20
loading
banners 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
M
messages, error
Ink Low 20
Paper Jam 17
Printer Offline 15
N
notices
electronic emission 24
Energy Star 25
European Community
Directives Conformity
24
FCC 24
Industry Canada Com-
pliance Statement 24
Japanese VCCI 25
power supply replace-
ment 25
safety information 25
warranty statement 22
nozzles, print
cleaning 10
wiping 11
O
ordering supplies 7
P
paper exit tray
locating 26
Paper Feed button 26
Paper Feed light 20
paper guide
locating 26
Paper Jam message 17, 20
paper support
locating 26
paper, loading 2
parallel cable
connection problems 13
part number 24
parallel cable connector
locating 26
part numbers
black cartridge 1
color cartridge 1
parallel cable 24
USB cable 24
postcards
loading 2
setting recommenda-
tions 6
Power button 26
Power light 20
power supply
connection problems 13
replacement 25
power supply connector 26
print cartridge
aligning 10
Ink Low message 20
installing 8
part numbers 1
replacing 8
storing 12
wiping nozzles 11
print cartridge carrier 8
print cartridge storage unit
installing 12
locating 26
print nozzles
cleaning 10
wiping 11
print quality
banding 18
different colors 17
faded colors 17
improving 8
missing colors 17
smudged 18
too dark 18
troubleshooting 17
printer driver
downloading 21
installing 21
uninstalling 22
printer driver Help
accessing 5, 7
printer parts 26
Printer Properties
customizing 4
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Index
opening
from an application
4
from Windows 4
setting recommenda-
tions 6
tabs 5
printer software
Control Program 7
installing 21
ordering diskettes 22
Printer Properties 4
uninstalling 22
printing
banners 3, 6
custom size paper 6
envelopes 6
from DOS 22
from the internet 5
greeting cards 6
index cards 6
iron-on transfers 6
last page first 5
postcards 6
reverse page order 5
transparencies 6
using Web Smoothing 5
printing problems
See troubleshooting
R
replacing, print cartridge 8
reverse page order 5
S
safety information 25
setting recommendations
banner paper 6
cards 6
custom size paper 6
envelopes 6
greeting cards 6
index cards 6
iron-on transfers 6
postcards 6
transparencies 6
sheet feeder
locating 26
software, printer
Control Program 7
downloading 21
installing 21
Printer Properties 4
uninstalling 22
solving printer problems
See troubleshooting
Statement of Limited Warranty 22
supplies, ordering 7
T
test page
alignment 10
does not print 16
nozzle test pattern
black cartridge 10
color cartridge 11
transparencies
loading 2
problems 19
setting recommenda-
tions 6
troubleshooting 13
banding 18
blank pages 15
blinking lights 20
color quality 17
envelopes don’t print 16
error messages 20
faded colors 17
flashing lights 20
Ink Low message 20
intermittent printing 18
missing characters 19
missing colors 17
multiple sheets feeding
16
pages stick together 19
paper feed problems 16
paper jam 16, 17
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,
20
Printer Offline message
15
printer settings 19
printer software
installing 21
uninstalling 22
slow printing 14, 15
specialty papers 19
test page does not print
16
two-way communica-
tions 14
unexpected characters
19
vertical lines not smooth
17
white lines 19
two-way communications
disabling 14
problems 14
U
uninstalling printer software 22
United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 25
USB cable connector
locating 26
USB cable, part number 24
Index
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•
W
warranty statement 22
Web Smoothing 5
30
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