Lexmark Z13, Z23, Z33 User Guide
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User’s Guide f or Mac OS 8.6 to 9.1
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Use this User’s Guide when you have questions about your using printer.
Navigating
• Click the categories in the left pane to navigate through the pages.
• Click the blue text to link to other parts of this User’s Guide.
• Click the arrows at the bott om of the screen to move forward and backw ard through
the pages.
Searching
1 From the Acrobat Edit men u, choose Find.
2 In the Find What: box, type the word or phrase you want to search.
3 Click Find.
Printing
From the Acrobat File menu:
1 Choose Page Setup, select the Landscape orientation button, and then click OK.
2 Choose Print, specify the pages you want to print, and then click Print.
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This section contains i nf ormation about the printer softwa re and h ardwa re and h ow t hey work
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• Understanding the printer software
• Understanding the printer parts
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Understanding the printer software
Your printer software includes the:
• Page Setup dialog box
• Print dialog box
• Control Panel
When you installed the printer software, the Page Setup and Print dialog boxes were set to
the default settings. To print a typical document on plain paper, use these default settings:
• Print Quality: Normal
• Paper Type: Plain
• Paper Size: A4 or U.S. Letter
• Orientation: Portrait
To customize the settings f o r y our document, us e the Page Setup and Print dialog boxes . For
more information on which settings to select for your document, see Printing ideas.
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Page Setup dialog box
While your document is open, use th e Page Setu p dialog bo x to select sett ings such as paper
size and orientation.
To customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog box:
1 From the File menu of your software application, choose Page Setup.
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2 Change the settings as needed.
From the pop-up
menu in the upper
left, choose:
General Paper Size Choose a paper size.
Select: When you want to:
Scaling Change the scaling value of the document. Valid values
are between 25% and 400%.
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Orientation Choose between portrait and landscape.
Watermark Watermarks Choose a watermark design.
• Clic k OK to apply the settings and close the P age Setup dialog box.
• If you want more information about the settings in the Page Setup dialog box, click
Help to view the printer software Help. When you are finished, click Done.
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Print dialog box
While your document is open, you can use the Print dialog box to select settings that affect
the appearance of your document.
To customize the settings in the Print dialog box:
1 From the File menu of your software application, choose Print.
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2 Change the settings as needed.
From the popup menu in the
upper left,
choose:
Select: When you want to:
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General Copies Specify the number of copies to print.
Pages Print all of the pages in a document or print a given range of
pages.
Paper Type/
Quality
Print Last
Page First
Wait for
pages to dry
Paper Type Specify the type of paper you’ve loaded into the printer. Select
Print Quality Select Quick Print, Normal, Better, or Best.
Print the pages in reverse order so the first page of your
document is on top of the stack in the paper exit tray.
Add more time between pages as they exit the printer. Select
this option when you want to keep documents from smearing.
Plain, Coated, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Glossy/Photo
Paper.
Normal print quality is recommended for most documents.
Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents,
but take longer to print.
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From the popup menu in the
upper left,
choose:
Color ColorSync
Background
Printing
Select: When you want to:
Color
Matching
Built-in Color
Matching
Print in:
Foreground
Print in:
Background
Select a printer profile to match the color on the screen to the
color in the document.
Let the printer software match the color on the screen to the
color in the document.
Print when there are not enough system resources available
otherwise.
Note: You will not be able to use your computer while
printing in foreground.
• Print most documents. Background printing is
recommended for all jobs unless a problem occurs.
• Select an exact date and time for the document to print.
• Mark a print job Urgent.
• Put a print job on hold.
Note: You can use your computer while printing in
background.
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If you want more information about the settings in the Print dialog box, click Help to
view the printer software Help. When you are fi nished, click Done.
3 Click Print to apply your settings and print your document.
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Control Panel
Use the Control Panel to:
• View ink levels.
• Install print cartridges.
• Align the print cartridges.
• Clean the print nozzles.
• Print a test page.
• Order supplies.
• View printer software version and copyright inf ormation.
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To open the Control Panel:
1 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels the Control Panel for your printer .
To learn more, click the ? to view the printer software Help. When you’re f inished, cli ck
Done.
2 Click the Close box in the upper left corner to close the Control Panel.
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Understanding the printer parts
The table beginning on the next page describes each part.
Power sup ply
Paper support
Sheet feeder
Paper guide
USB connector
Paper Feed
button and Paper
Feed light
Power b utton
and Power
light
Front cover
Paper exit tray
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Use this: When you want to:
Front cover • Install or change print cartridges.
• Clea r paper jams.
Paper exit tra y Stack paper after printing.
Paper Feed button • Eject paper from the printer.
• Advance a sheet of paper into the sheet feeder.
Paper Feed light Check the printer status. For more information, see Understanding
error messages and flashing lights.
Paper guide Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer.
Paper support Keep paper straight in the sheet feeder. Make sure you fully extend the
paper suppor t .
Power button Turn the printer on or off.
Power light Check the printer status. For more information, see Understanding
error messages and flashing lights.
Power supply Supply power to the printer.
Sheet feeder Feed plain or specialty paper automatically. For more information, see
Printing ideas.
USB connector Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable.
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Basic printing is as easy as:
Step 1: Load the paper
Step 2: Customize the printer settings
Step 3: Print your document
Note: For help printing on specialty paper (such as photo paper, banner paper,
transparencies, or iron-on transfers), see Printing ide as.
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Step 1: Load the paper
You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the
paper.
1 Make sure the paper support is upright and fully extended.
2 Place the paper against the right side of the paper sup port
with the print side facing you.
Note: If loading letter size paper, align the top of the
paper with the top of the paper support.
3 Squeeze the release tab and the paper guide together.
Slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper
For information about specialty paper, see Printing ideas.
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Step 2: Customize the printer settings
If you are using A4 or letter si ze paper and y ou want normal print quality and speed, y ou don ’t
need to adjust the printer settings.
If you are using specialty paper, see Printing ideas to customize your printer settings.
For more information about the different printer settings, see Understanding the printer
software.
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Step 3: Print your document
After you load the paper and customize the printer settings (if necessary), you are ready to
print:
1 From the software application File menu, choose Print.
2 Click Print.
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Your printer prints more than typical text documents. This section show s you how to get the
most from your printer, taking you step by step to print your customized documents.
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• Printing photos
• Printing on premium paper
• Printing cards
• Printing envelopes
• Printing color images in
black and white
• Printing labels
• Printing on custom size
paper
• Printing an iron-on transfer
• Printing transparencies
• Printing your document in
reverse order
• Printing a banner
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Printing photos
You can print up to 25 sheets of coated, photo, or glossy paper at a time, depending on the
thickness of the paper . You may wan t to print your photos on plain paper bef ore loading photo
paper and changing your settings. To print on a photo card, see Printing cards.
Step 1: Load the photo paper
• If your paper came with instructions, read them care fully.
• Make sure the glossy or coated side is facing you.
• Load the photo paper against the right side of the paper
support.
Note: Make sure you do not push the photo paper too
far into the sheet feeder.
• Slide the paper guide to the lef t side of the photo paper.
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Step 2: Customize the printer settings
For help, see Understanding the printer software.
1 Choose a paper size and orientation:
a From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size for your photo. To
choose a custom paper size, see Printing on custom size paper.
c Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation.
d Click OK.
2 Choose a paper type and print quality:
a From the software application File menu, choose Print.
b From the pop-up menu in the upper left of the Print dialo g box, choose Paper Type/
Quality.
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c Choose:
– Coated or Glossy/Photo Paper for the Paper Type.
– Better or Best for the Print Quality.
Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may
take longer to print.
d From the pop-up menu, choose Color.
e Select Bui lt- In C o lo r M a tc h ing.
f From the Document Color pop-up menu, choose Natural Color.
g From the Halftone pop-up menu, select Airbrush (quality).
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Step 3: Print your photos
Click Print.
Note: To prevent smu dging, remove each photo as it exits the printer and let it
dry before stacking.
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Printing on premium paper
You can print up to 100 pages of premium paper at a time, depending on the th ic kn ess of t he
paper.
Step 1: Load the premium paper
• If your paper came with instructions, read them care fully.
• If there is a special mark on the paper, such as a
watermark, make sure the mark is facing away from you.
• Load the paper v ertically against the right side of the paper
support.
Note: Make sure you do not push the paper too far
into the sheet feeder.
• Slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper.
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Step 2: Customize the printer settings
For help, see Understanding the printer software.
1 Choose a paper size and orientation:
a From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size for your document. To
choose a custom paper size, see Printing on custom size paper.
c Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation.
d Click OK.
2 Choose a paper type and print quality:
a From the software application File menu, choose Print.
b From the pop-up menu in the upper left of the Print dialo g box, choose Paper Type/
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c Choose:
– Plain for the Paper Type.
– Better or Best for the Print Quality.
Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may
take longer to print.
Step 3: Print your document
Click Print.
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Printing cards
You can print up to 10 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time,
depending on the thickness of the cards.
Step 1: Load the cards
• If your cards came with instructions , read them
carefully.
• Make sure the print side is facing you.
• Load the cards vertically against the right side of the
paper support.
Note: Make sure you d o not push the cards to o f ar
into the sheet feeder.
• Slide the paper guide to the left side of the cards.
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Step 2: Customize the printer settings
For help, see Understanding the printer software.
1 Choose a paper size and orientation:
a From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the card size for your document. To
select a custom size paper, see Printing on custom size paper.
c Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation.
d Click OK.
2 Choose a paper type and print quality:
a From the software application File menu, choose Print.
b From the pop-up menu in the upper left of the Print dialo g box, choose Paper Type/
Quality.
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c Choose:
– Paper Type: Glossy/Photo Paper for photo cards or Plain for other types of
cards.
– Print Quality: Better or Best fo r photo cards or Normal for other types of cards.
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Note: Higher print quality settin gs result in bet ter quality documents b ut ma y tak e
longer to print.
Step 3: Print your cards
Click Print.
Note: To prevent sm udging, remov e each ph oto card as it e xits the printer and l et
it dry before stacking.
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Printing envelopes
You can print up to 10 envelopes at a time, depending on the thickness of the envelopes.
Step 1: Load the envelopes
Note: Do not use envelopes with holes, windows,
deep embossing, metal clasps, st ring ties, or
metal folding bars. Make sure your
envelopes are unused and undamaged.
• Make sure the print side is facing you.
• Make sure the stamp locati on is in the upper lef t corner.
• Load the envelopes vertically against the right side of
the paper support.
• Make sure you do not push the envelopes too far into the sheet feeder.
• Slide the paper guide to the left side of the envelopes.
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Step 2: Customize the printer settings
For help, see Understanding the printer software.
1 Choose an envelope size and orientation:
a From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the appropriate en velope size.
To select a custom envelope si ze, see Printing on custom size paper.
c Select Landscape orientation.
Note: Many software appli cations are desi gned to o ve rride the en v elope sett ings
in Page Setup. Make sure Landscape orientation is also selected in your
software application.
d Click OK.
2 Choose a paper type:
a From the software application File menu, choose Print.
b From the pop-up menu in the upper left of the Print dialo g box, choose Paper Type/
Quality.
c Choose Plain for the Paper Type.
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Step 3: Print your envelopes
Click Print.
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