Lexmark Z53 User Guide

Lexmark Z53

Lexmark Z53Lexmark Z53

Color Jetprinter

User’s Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98

Edition: February 2001 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law:

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Steps to basic printing

Steps to basic printingSteps to basic printing

This book describes how to use your printer on Windows 95 and Windows 98. For help using your printer with:

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Windows NT 4.0 or Windo ws 2000, refer to the User’s Guide button on the Printer Software CD for Windows.

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Macintosh OS 8.6 or higher, refer to the User’s Guide icon found in the desktop Lexmark Z53 folder.

Basic printing is as easy as:

1111 Load the paper (see the next section) 2222 Customize the Printer Properties (see page5) 3333 Print your document (see page 8)

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Step One: Load the paper

Step One: Load the paperStep One: Load the paper

Y ou can load up to 100 sheets of paper (depending on thickness).

1111 Place the paper agains t the right side of the sheet feeder, with

the print side facing you.

2222 Squeeze the release tab and the paper guide together and

slide the paper guide to the edge of the paper.

Paper alignment marks

Sheet feeder

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Paper guide

Release tab

Loading specia lty papers

Loading specia lty papersLoading specia lty papers

Follow these guidelines when loading specialty papers:

Load up to:

Load up to: Make sure:

Load up to:Load up to:

10 envelopes • the print side is facing you.

Make sure:

Make sure:Make sure:

• the envelopes are loaded vertically against the right side of the sheet feeder and the paper guide is against the edge of the envelopes.

• The stamp location is in the upper left corner.

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10 greeting cards, index cards, postcards, or photo cards

25 sheets of photo paper • the print side is facing you.

20 sheets of banner paper • you place the paper behind

10 transparencies • the rough side of the transparency is facing you (smooth

• the print side is facing you.

• the cards are loaded vertically against the right side of the sheet feeder and the paper guide is against the edge of the cards.

• the paper guide is against the edge of the paper.

the printer. Bring the unattached edge of the first page over the printer , and into the sheet feeder.

• the paper guide is against the edge of the paper.

Note: Select Banner or Banner A4 paper size in the Printe r P ropertie s .

side down).

• the paper guide is against the edge of the transparencies.

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Load up to:

Load up to: Make sure:

Load up to:Load up to:

Make sure:

Make sure:Make sure:

up to 100 sheets of customsized paper

• the print side is facing you and the paper guide is against the side of the paper.

• your paper size fits within these dimensions:

---- Width dimensions:

76 mm to 216 mm

3.0” to 8.5”

---- Length dimensions:

127 mm to 432 mm

5.0” to 17.0”

25 iron-on transfers • you load the iron-on transfers fol lowing the i nstructio ns on

the package.

• the pape r guide is against the side of the iron- on transfers.

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Step T w o: Cu stomize the Printer Properties

Step T w o: Cu stomize the Printer PropertiesStep T w o: Cu stomize the Printer Properties

Your printer software includes several applications that let you easily perform printing tasks. One of these applications is called Pr inter Properties.

The Printer Properties application include four tabs: Job Finishing, Paper, Document/Quality, and Advanced. Each tab contains settings relating to the operation of your printer and its software.

Opening the Printer Properties

Opening the Printer Properties Opening the Printer Properties

You can open the Printer Properties from almost every application. This lets you change printer settings ONL Y for the document(s) you are currently creating in the application. To open the Printer Properties from an application:

1111 Open the application’s File menu. 2222 Choose Print

Print (or Printer

PrintPrint

Printer) Setup

PrinterPrinter

Setup.

SetupSetup

3333 In the Printer Setup dialog box, click the Properties

Option

Option, or Setup

OptionOption

Setup button (depending on the application).

SetupSetup

4444 Change settings as needed.

Properties,

PropertiesProperties

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When you open the Pr inter Proper ties from Windows, the settings apply to ALL documents, unless you change them from the application. To open the Printer Properties from Windows:

1111 From the Start menu, select Settings

Printers

Printers.

PrintersPrinters

Settings, and then select

SettingsSettings

2222 From the Printers folder, right-click the printer icon for

your printer.

3333 Select Properties

Properties from the sidebar menu.

PropertiesProperties

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Click the...

Click the...Click the...

Paper

Paper tab to:

PaperPaper

• Select a paper size and orientation

• Set the number of copies to print

• Reverse the printing order of your document pages. T he firs t pa ge of your document wi ll be on top of t he stack in the paper exit tray.

• Collate your document

Job Finishing

Job Finishing tab

Job FinishingJob Finishing to print:

• Handouts

•Posters

• Booklets

•Two-sided documents

Document/Quality

Document/Quality tab to select:

Document/QualityDocument/Quality

• Color settings for the docume nt t ype you are printing

• The paper type you are using

• A print quality setting

• Web Smoothing when you are printing from the internet

• Allow Pages to Dry

• The default settings

Advanced

Advanced tab to

AdvancedAdvanced adjust:

• Halftone settings

• Image settings

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Choosing printer settings for specialty papers

Choosing printer settings for specialty papersChoosing printer settings for specialty papers

When your printer software was first installed, the Printer Properties settings were set to the default settings. Use the default settings for printing most documents on plain paper. To change your printer settings for printing on specialty papers, use the following table:

When you are

When you are When you are printing on this

printing on this

printing on this printing on this specialty pape r :

specialty pape r :

specialty pape r :specialty pape r :

Envelopes Paper From the Paper Size area, scroll to select

Click this Printer

Click this Printer Click this Printer Properties tab:

Properties tab:

Properties tab:Properties tab:

To make these selections:

To make these selections:To make these selections:

the appropriate envelope size.

Note: Many applications are designed to override the envelope settings in Printer Properties.

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Greeting cards, index cards, or postcards

Photo papers Document/Quality From the Paper Type area, select

Banner paper Paper From the list of Paper Sizes, select Ban-

Document/Quality

Paper

From the Paper Type area, select Greeting Card Stock.

Select the appropriate Paper Size setting.

Glossy/Photo Paper.

Note: You can print quality photos with the black and color cartridge combination that came with your printer . H o wever, for the best possible print quality, replace the black cartridge with a photo cartridge. For help, see page 22.

ner or Banner A4.

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When you are

When you are When you are printing on this

printing on this

printing on this printing on this specialty pape r :

specialty pape r :

specialty pape r :specialty pape r :

Click this Printer

Click this Printer Click this Printer Properties tab:

Properties tab:

Properties tab:Properties tab:

To make these selections:

To make these selections:To make these selections:

Sheets of custom size paper

Iron-on transfers Document/Quality From the Paper Type area, select Iron-On

Transparencies Document/Quality From the Paper Type area, select Trans-

Step Three: Print your document

Step Three: Print your document Step Three: Print your document

1111 From your application’s File 2222 From t he Pri nt d ialo g box, click OK

Paper From the list of Paper Sizes, scroll to

select Custom. Enter the dimensions for your custom paper size. For help, see “Loading specialty papers” on page3.

Transfer.

parency. Select Normal (600 x 600 dpi), High (1200 x 1200 dpi), or Maximum (2400 x 1200 dpi) Print Quality.

Note: When printing transpar encies, remove each tran spar en cy as it ex its from the printer and allow it to dry before stacking.

File menu, click Print

File File

OK or Print

OKOK

Print.

PrintPrint

Print (depending on the

Print Print

application).

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Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper

Printing on both sides of a sheet of paperPrinting on both sides of a sheet of paper

Printing beyond the basics

Printing beyond the basicsPrinting beyond the basics

You can use your printer to print:

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on both sides of a sheet of paper (see the next section)

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handouts (see page 12)

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booklets (see page 15)

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posters (see page 18)

Your Lexmark printer lets you print on both sides of a sheet of paper. Besides saving paper, this feature is helpful when you want to print booklets or tablets.

Step One: Load the paper

Step One: Load the paperStep One: Load the paper

Load up to 100 sheets of paper against the right side of the sheet feeder. For help, see page 2.

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Step T w o: Cu stomize the Printer Properties for your

Step T w o: Cu stomize the Printer Properties for your Step T w o: Cu stomize the Printer Properties for your two-sided print job

two-sided print job

two-sided print job two-sided print job

1111 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. 2222 Select the page orientation and size:

aaaaClick the Paper bbbb Select the appropriate Paper Size cccc Select Portrait

Paper tab.

PaperPaper

Paper Size.

Paper SizePaper Size

Portrait or Landscape

PortraitPortrait

Landscape orientation.

LandscapeLandscape

3333 Customize the Printer Properties for two-sided printing:

aaaaClick the Job

Finishing

Finishing tab.

FinishingFinishing

bbbb Select Two-sided

printing

printing.

printingprinting

cccc Select a binding edge

When you select Portrait

Portrait orientation,

PortraitPortrait choose between these binding edge options.

Job

JobJob

Two-sided

Two-sided Two-sided

binding edge.

binding edgebinding edge

Note: When you select Landscape orienta tion, choos e between these binding edge options:

Long Edge Binding

Short Edge Binding

ddddTo receive

paper reloading instructions, select Print

Print

Print Print

reloading

reloading reloading instructions

instructions

instructions instructions after the first

after the first

after the first after the first side prints

side prints.

side printsside prints

eeee Click OK

OK.

OKOK

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Step Three: Print your two-sided document

Step Three: Print your two-sided documentStep Three: Print your two-sided document

1111 From your application’s File

File menu, select Print

FileFile

Print. The odd-

PrintPrint

numbered pages print first.

2222 When the first side of all your two-sided document is

finished printing, your printer software prompts you to reload the paper.

aaaa When the entire stack

is finished printing,

remove the stack. bbbb Flip the stack of paper. cccc Insert the stack of

paper and instruction

page with the printed

side facing away from

you and the arrows

pointing down.

3333Click OK

OK. The even-numbered pages print on the other

OKOK

side.

4444 To return to single-sided printing:

aaaa From the Prin ter P roperti es, click the Job Finishing bbbb Make sure Two-sided printing ccccClick OK

Two-sided printing is not

Two-sided printingTwo-sided printing

OK.

OK OK

Job Finishing tab.

Job Finishing Job Finishing

not selected.

notnot

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Printing handouts

Printing handoutsPrinting handouts

Four page images on a single sheet of paper

1111 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. 2222 Select the page orientation for the page images:

3333 Fro m the P a pe r Size

You can conserve paper by printing handouts or multiple page images on a single sheet of paper.

Step One: Load the paper

Step One: Load the paper Step One: Load the paper

Load up to 100 sheets of paper against the right side of the sheet feeder. For help, see page 2.

Step T w o: C ustom ize the Printer Properties for

Step T w o: C ustom ize the Printer Properties for Step T w o: C ustom ize the Printer Properties for handouts

handouts

handoutshandouts

You can print your handouts on one side of the paper, or on both sides of the paper .

The page orientation you select in the Paper tab reflects the orientation of the page image and not page image prints on. aaaaClick the Paper

bbbb From the Orientatio n

Paper tab.

Paper Paper

Orientation area, select Portrait

OrientationOrientation

Paper Size area, select a paper size.

Paper SizePaper Size

not the sheet of paper the

notnot

Portrait or Landscape

Portrait Portrait

Landscape.

Landscape Landscape

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aaaaClick the Job

Finishing tab.

FinishingFinishing

bbbb Select

Handout

Handout.

HandoutHandout

The graphic shows three

Portrait

Portrait-

PortraitPortrait oriented page images with

Page Borders

Page Borders.

Page BordersPage Borders

Finishing

Job

Job Job

4444 Customize the Printer Properties for printing handouts:

The screen graphic changes as you make selections, showing how the printed page will look.

cccc Select the

Number of Prints

Number of Prints Number of Prints (page images) to print on a single sheet.

ddddTo print a

representation of the paper edges for each page image, select Print Page

Print Page

Print Page Print Page Borders

Borders.

BordersBorders

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5555 To print your handout on one side of the paper, click OK

OK.

OKOK

To print your handout on both sides of the paper: aaaa Select Two-sided printing bbbb To receive paper reloading instructions, select Print

cccc Click Long Edge Binding ddddClick OK

Two-sided printing.

Two-sided printingTwo-sided printing

reloading instructions after the first side prints

reloading instructions after the first side prints.

reloading instructions after the first side printsreloading instructions after the first side prints

Long Edge Binding or Short Edge Binding

Long Edge BindingLong Edge Binding OK.

OKOK

Short Edge Binding.

Short Edge BindingShort Edge Binding

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Print Print

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Step Three: Print your handouts

Step Three: Print your handoutsStep Three: Print your handouts

1111 From your application’s File 2222 From t he Pri nt d ialo g box, click OK

File menu, selec t Print

File File

OK or Print

OKOK

Print.

PrintPrint

Print (depending on the

PrintPrint

application).

•••• If you formatted your handouts to print on one side of each page, go to step 5.

•••• If you formatted your handouts for two-sided printing, continue with printing the second side of your handouts.

3333 When the first side of all your handouts is finished printing,

your printer software prompts you to reload the paper.

aaaa When the entire stack is

finished printing, remov e the stack.

bbbb Flip the stack of paper. cccc Insert the stack of paper and

instruction page with the printed side facing away from you and the arrows pointing down.

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4444Click OK

OK. The even-numbered pages print on the other side.

OKOK

5555 To go back to normal printing:

aaaa From the Job Finishing bbbbClick OK

Job Finishing tab, select Normal

Job FinishingJob Finishing

OK.

OKOK

Normal.

Normal Normal

Printing booklets

Printing bookletsPrinting booklets

You can print and bundle your document together to make a booklet.

Step One: Load the paper

Step One: Load the paper Step One: Load the paper

Load up to 100 sheets of paper against the right side of the sheet feeder. For help, see page 2.

Step T w o: C ustom ize your Printer Properties

Step T w o: C ustom ize your Printer PropertiesStep T w o: C ustom ize your Printer Properties

1111 Select the correct paper size in your software application.

You can select from these paper sizes when printing booklets:

••••Statement

•••• Letter

••••A4

••••A5 2222 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see 3333Click the Job Finishing 4444 Select Booklet

5555 To receive paper reloading instructions, click Print

reloading instructions after the first side prints

reloading instructions after the first side prints.

reloading instructions after the first side printsreloading instructions after the first side prints

6666 Select the number of Sheets Per Bundle

Notes: A bundle is any number of sheets of paper folded together. For help, see page 17.

Job Finishing tab.

Job FinishingJob Finishing

Booklet.

BookletBooklet

Sheets Per Bundle.

Sheets Per BundleSheets Per Bundle

page 5.

Print

Print Print

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When printing with a heavier paper stock, select a smaller number o f Sheets Per Bu ndle to allow fo r binding considerations.

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Step Three: Print your booklet

Step Three: Print your bookletStep Three: Print your booklet

1111 From your application’s File 2222 From t he Pri nt d ialo g box, click OK

File menu, select Print

FileFile

OK or Print

OKOK

Print.

PrintPrint

Print (depending on the

PrintPrint

application).

3333 When the first side of your booklet is finished printing, your

printer software prompts you to reload the paper.

aaaa When the entire stack is

finished printing, remov e the

stack. bbbb Flip the stack of paper. cccc Insert the stack of paper and

instruction page with the

printed side facing away

from you and the arrows

pointing down.

4444Click OK

OK. The even-numbered pages print on the other side.

OKOK

5555 To go back to normal printing:

aaaa From the Job Finishing bbbbClick OK

Job Finishing tab, select Normal

Job Finishing Job Finishing

OK.

OKOK

Normal.

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Building a boo klet

Building a boo kletBuilding a boo klet

Five bundles stacked to form a booklet.

Once your document prints, stack the bundles together and bind your booklet.

1111 T a k e the fi rst bundle f rom the paper exi t tra y , fo ld it in h alf

and set it aside.

2222 Take the next bundle, fold it in half, and stack it on top of

the first bundle.

3333 Stack the rest of your bundles, one on top of the other,

until your booklet is complete.

4444 Bind the bundles together to complete your booklet.

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Printing posters

Printing postersPrinting posters

A single page enlarged to a nine page poster.

Crop marks make it easy to trim the poster pages.

You can use the printer software to enlarge the size of yo ur printout. For example, you can enlarge a photograph to poster size.

Note: The poster finishing option is designed to print a single-page as a 4, 9, or 16-page poster.

Step One: Load the paper

Step One: Load the paperStep One: Load the paper

Load up to 100 sheets of paper against the right side of the sheet feeder. For help, see page 2.

Note: For the best print quality, use a heavy-weight paper .

Step two: Customize the Printer Properties for your

Step two: Customize the Printer Properties for your Step two: Customize the Printer Properties for your poster

poster

posterposter

1111 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. 2222Click the Job Finishing 3333 Select Poster

Job Finishing tab.

Job FinishingJob Finishing

Poster.

PosterPoster

4444 Select your poster size.

The number you select represents the number of pages that make up the height and width of your poster. For example, if you select 4 x 4, your printed poster is four pages high and four pages wide.

5555 Select Show Crop Marks

Show Crop Marks if you want to print markers that

Show Crop MarksShow Crop Marks show you where to easily trim (crop) the unprinted white space from the edges of the paper.

6666Click OK

OK.

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Step Three: Print and assemble your poster

Step Three: Print and assemble your posterStep Three: Print and assemble your poster

1111 From your application’s File 2222 From th e Pr in t di alo g box, click OK

3333 On each printed page, trim the white edges from two

Printed pages with the white edge trimmed from two adjacent sides

4444 Arrange the pages so that every trimmed edge overlaps

5555 Tape the backs of the pages together. 6666 To complete your poster, trim any remaining white edges.

File menu, select Print

FileFile

OK or Print

OKOK

Print.

PrintPrint

Print (depending on

Print Print

the application).

Note: If you need to reprint a specific page(s) of your poster, skip to the next section.

adjacent sides. For example, trim the white edge from the top and left

sides of each page.

Trimmed edges

Untrimmed edges

an untrimmed edge (the white edge).

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Selecting specific pages to print

Selecting specific pages to print Selecting specific pages to print

You can reprint specific pages of your poster without having to reprint all of the pages of your poster. To select specific pages to print:

1111 Fro m the Job Finishing

Job Finishing tab, click Select Pages to Print

Job Finishing Job Finishing

Select Pages to Print.

Select Pages to PrintSelect Pages to Print

2222 From the Select Pages to Print screen:

In the example shown, only one page, tile 1, is selected to print.

Click Select All

Select All to select all the

Select AllSelect All tiles, and then click the tiles you do not want to print.

or

To quickly select a few tiles to print, click Remove All all the tiles, and then click the tiles you want to print.

Click OK

Remove All to remove

Remove AllRemove All

OK.

OKOK

3333 Print your poster page(s). 4444 Assemble your poster. For help, see page 19. 5555 To go back to regular printing:

aaaa From the Job Finishing bbbbClick OK

Job Finishing tab, select Normal

Job FinishingJob Finishing

OK.

OKOK

Normal.

NormalNormal

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Using the Control Progr a m

Using the Control Progr a mUsing the Control Progr a m

Maintaining you r printer

Maintaining you r printerMaintaining you r printer

The Control Program lets you monitor your printer, and install or replace print cartridges. T o open the Control Program from the

Start

Start Start

1111Programs

Programs.

ProgramsPrograms

2222 Lexmark Z53 Series

Lexmark Z53 Series.

Lexmark Z53 SeriesLexmark Z53 Series

3333 Lexmark Z53 Control Program

Lexmark Z53 Control Program.

Lexmark Z53 Control ProgramLexmark Z53 Control Program

Click the...

Click the...Click the...

Status

Status tab to:

StatusStatus

menu, click:

Cartridges

CartridgesCartridges

tab to:

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• Monitor the status of your print job

• Cancel your print job

• Print a test page

• View your ink levels

Options

Options tab to

OptionsOptions

enable/disable various printer software functions, s uch as Sou nd Effects and Buffer Mode.

• Install or replace print cartridges

• Align print cartridges for bes t print qualit y

• Clean the print nozzles

• View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from Le xmark’ s W eb site

About

tab to find

AboutAbout

printer software version and copyright information.

DOS Printing

DOS Printing tab

DOS PrintingDOS Printing

to change settings for DOS printing.

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Install/Change Cartridge. For help, see page 21.

Install/Change CartridgeInstall/Change Cartridge Select the cartridge type you installed and click OK

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Improving print qualityImproving print quality

If the print quality is not satisfactory, a simple cartridge alignment may improve print quality. If print quality still is not satisfactory after aligning the print cartridges, you may need to clean the print nozzles.

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Aligning print cartridgesAligning print cartridges

1111 Load plain paper in the printer. 2222 From the Control Program’s Cartridges

Cartridges

Cartridges. For help, see page 21.

CartridgesCartridges

Cartridges tab, select Align

CartridgesCartridges

Your printer prints an alignment test page and the Align Cartridge dialog box displays.

The test page that prints has several alignment patterns, depending on the cartridge combination installed. Each pattern has a number under it. The test page that prints is similar to the one shown:

Align

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For example, in sample group AAAA, the arrow points to the pattern that comes closest to forming a straight line.

4444 In the Align Cartridges dialog box, enter the pattern numbers

from the printed test page that come closest to forming a straight line.

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Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black purge lines (shown here in black and white) print when ink is forced through the print nozzles. If any of these colors do not print, you may need to replace your print cartridge.

Cleaning print nozzles

Cleaning print nozzlesCleaning print nozzles

1111 Load plain paper in the printer. 2222 From the Control Program’s Cartridges

Print Nozzles

Print Nozzles. For help, see page 21.

Print NozzlesPrint Nozzles

Cartridges tab, select Clean

CartridgesCartridges

The printer feeds a sheet of paper an d prints a nozzle test pattern, similar to the one shown:

Broken lines at the top of the page indicate clogged nozzles.

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•••• 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.

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For help, see the next section.

Wiping print nozzles

Wiping print nozzlesWiping print nozzles

If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles (see page 25), there may be dried ink on the print cartridge nozzles. For help on wiping the print nozzles, see the Troubleshooting: Print Quality section of the printer driver Help.

Preserving print cartridges

Preserving print cartridgesPreserving print cartridges

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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.

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TroubleshootingTroubleshooting

This section lists printer problems, and what you can do to solve them. From the list of printing problems in the left margin, select a category that describes your printing problem. Read the category for help finding the solution.

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Options tab.

OptionsOptions

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Printer prints slowly or doesn’t print Printer prints slowly or doesn’t print

If your printer does not print, your printer and your computer may not be able to communicate properly.

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Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print

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Printer is plugged in but doesn’t print, or you get a Printer Offline message

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1111 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark

Z53 icon

Z53 icon.

Z53 iconZ53 icon

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Printer menu and make sure no check

PrinterPrinter

Pause Printing option.

Pause PrintingPause Printing

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Test page does not print

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Paper misfeeds or jamsPaper misfeeds or jams

Paper misfeeds or pulls multiple sheets while moving through the printer

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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:

1111 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off.

2222 Pull firmly on the paper to remove it. If you cannot reach

the paper because it is too far into the printer, raise the

front cover and pull the paper out. 3333 Close the front cover. 4444 Press the Power button to turn the printer On. 5555 Resend your document to print.

Document prints with mistake s o r po o r qu a lity

Document prints with mistake s o r po o r qu a lityDocument prints with mistake s o r po o r qu a lity

Vertical straight lines are not smooth

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Print quality is poor at the left, right, top, or bottom edge of page

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Error messages and flashing lights

Error messages and flashing lightsError messages and flashing lights

Paper Jam message

For help, see "Printer has a paper jam"on page 30.

Power light

Paper Feed light

Ink Low message

The print cartridge is running out of ink. Purchase a new print cartridge.

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The print cartridge carrier has stalled. Check your screen for any error messages.

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Appendix

AppendixAppendix

In this section, you can find information about:

•Printing from DOS

• Warranty

•Notices

Printing from DOS

Printing from DOSPrinting from DOS

To open your printer online Help system and find information on printing from DOS:

1111 Open the Printer Properties

(for help, see page5), or the Control Program (for help, see page 21).

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HelpHelp lower-right corner of the software screen.

screen, click Help Contents

Contents.

ContentsContents

How to... .

click Print from Windows and DOS applications

and DOS applications.

and DOS applicationsand DOS applications

Help

Help Help

Print from Windows

Print from Windows Print from Windows

Statement of

Statement of Statement of limited warranty

limited warranty

limited warrantylimited warranty

Lexmark International,

Lexmark International, Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY

Inc., Lexington, KY

Inc., Lexington, KYInc., 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 Z53 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

WarrantyWarranty

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 or replacement page (at Lexmark’s option) 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 tr ansfer t his product to another user, warranty service under the terms of this statement is available to that user for the remainder of the warra nty period. You should transfer proof of original purchase and this statement to that user.

Warranty Service

Warranty ServiceWarranty Service

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

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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 obligations and restrictions.

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 1-800-539-6275, or on the World Wide Web at www.lexmark.com.

Free remote technical support is provided for this product thro ughout its warranty period. For products no longer covered by a Lexmark warranty, technic al support may o nly be available for a fee.

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Extent of Warranty

Extent of WarrantyExtent 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

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND

MERCHANTABILITY AND

MERCHANTABILITY AND MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN

PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN

PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY

DURATION TO THE WARRANTY

DURATION TO THE WARRANTY DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES,

PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES,

PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES, PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.

APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.

APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.

Limitation of Liability

Limitation of LiabilityLimitation of Liability

Your sole remedy under this Statement of Limited Warranty is se t 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 da mages up to the limit set forth in the f oll owi ng 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 li ab ilit y wi ll no t appl y to claims by you for bodily injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property for whi ch Lexmark is legally liable. In no event will Lexmark be liable for any los t 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 develope r of materi als supplied to Lexmark. Lexm ark’s and the developer’s limitations of remedies are not cumulative. Such developer is an intended beneficiary of this limitation.

Additional Rights

Additional RightsAdditional 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, so the limitations or exclusions contained above may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specifi c legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from stat e to st at e.

Electronic emission

Electronic emission Electronic emission notices

notices

notices notices

Federal

Federal Federal Communications

Communications

Communications Communications Commission (FCC)

Commission (FCC)

Commission (FCC) Commission (FCC) Compliance Information

Compliance Information

Compliance Information Compliance Information Statement

Statement

StatementStatement

The Lexmark Z53 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 interf erence 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 correc t 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 modific ations to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modific a tions could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Note: 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 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 (859) 232-3000

Industry Canada

Industry Canada Industry Canada Compliance Statement

Compliance Statement

Compliance StatementCompliance Statement

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

Avis de conformité aux

Avis de conformité aux Avis de conformité aux normes d’Industrie

normes d’Industrie

normes d’Industrie normes d’Industrie Canada

Canada

CanadaCanada

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

European Community

European Community European Community (EC) Directives

(EC) Directives

(EC) Directives (EC) Directives Conformity

Conformity

ConformityConformity

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 th e laws of t he Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltag e 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.

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The United Kingdom

The United Kingdom The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act

Telecommunications Act

Telecommunications Act Telecommunications Act 1984

1984

1984 1984

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

Energy star

Energy star 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, monito rs, or fa x machines that power down when they are not being used. Thi s fe ature 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

Power supplyPower 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 Vdc at 1A.

Safety information

Safety informationSafety information

• If your product is NOT marked with this symbol , it MUST be

connected to an electrical outlet that is properly grounded.

• The power cord 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 no t a lwa y s be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts.

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binding options

long edge short edge 10

blinking lights

Paper Feed Power 34

booklets

building bundling 17 printing 15

buttons

Clean Print Nozzles

28

10

34

17

25

CCCC

cards

3

loading setting recommenda-

7

tions

cartridges, print

aligning installing 22 part numbers 21 preserving 26 removing 22 replacing 22

characters, missing or unexpected contacts

print nozzles

Control Program

using

crop marks, selecting 18 custom-sized paper

loading setting recommenda-

24

31

26

21

align print cartridg-

es

24

4

8

tions

DDDD

default settings 7 DOS printing 35 duplexing 9

EEEE

electronic emission notic-

37

es energy star 38 envelopes

3

loading setting recommenda-

7

tions

error messages

34

Ink Low Paper Jam 30, 34 Printer Offline 29

European Community Directives Conformity

37

FFFF

Federal Communications Commission Compliance Information Statement 37 flashing lights

troubleshooting

foils

3

loading setting recommenda-

8

tions

34

GGGG

greeting cards

3

loading setting recommenda-

7

tions

HHHH

halftone settings

adjusting

handouts, printing 12

6

IIII

image settings

adjusting

6

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4040

improving print quali ty 23 index cards

3

loading setting recommenda-

tions

7

Industry Canada Compliance Statement Ink Low message 34 installing

print cartridge

intermittent printing 31 Internet printing

Web Smoothing

iron-on transfers

loading setting recommenda-

tions

37

22

6

4

8

JJJJ

Japanese VCCI Notice 38

NNNN

notices

electronic emission energy star 38 European Community

Directives Conformity

37

FCC Statement 37 Industry Canada Com-

pliance Stateme n t

Japanese VCCI Notice

38

safety information 38 warranty statement 35

nozzles, print

cleaning wiping 26

n-up printing

see handouts

25

12

37

OOOO

LLLL

lights

Paper Feed patterns 34 Power 22

loading

paper specialty papers 3

long edge binding 10

34

2

MMMM

Macintosh 1 margins, minimum settings

32

messages, error

Ink Low Paper Jam 34 Printer Offline 29

•

34

ordering

supplies

21

PPPP

Paper Feed light 34 paper guide

tions

2

33

7

3

7

locating using 2

paper, loading 2 parallel cable

connection problem s specifications 27

photo paper

problems setting recommenda-

postcards

loading setting recommenda-

poster

27

assembling printing 18 selecting specif ic pages

19

20

Power light

flashing

power supply, replacing 38 print cartridges

aligning cleaning 25 installing 22 part numbers 21 preserving 26 removing 22 replacing 22 wiping nozzles 26

print nozzle contacts

wiping

print nozzles

cleaning wiping 26

print quality

banding different colors 32 faded colors 33 improving 23 missing colors 25, 32 smudged 32 too dark 32 troubleshooting 31

Printer Properties

customizing

opening

34

24

26

25

31

5

for booklets 15 for poster 18 for two-sided print-

10

ing

from an applic ation

5

from Windows 5

setting recommenda-

7

tions

tabs 5, 6

printer software

Printer Properties

printing

5

booklets 15 from DOS 35 handouts 12 on both sides of the pa-

per

9

posters 18 using Web smoothing 6

printing problems

color quality faded colors 33 intermittent 31 missing colors 25, 32 paper feeding 30 paper jam 30 paper misfeeds 30

32

RRRR

release tab

2

locating using 2

reloading instructions

two-sided printing

removing print cartridge

22

reverse page order 6

10

SSSS

safety information 38 select pages to print but-

20

ton setting recommendations

banner paper cards 7 custom-sized paper 8 envelopes 7 iron-on transfers 8 normal 7 photo papers 7 poster 18 transparencies 8 two-sided printing 10

sheet feeder 2 Sheets Per Bundle

7

selecting

short edge binding 10 software applica t io ns

Control Program

specialty papers

banner paper cards 3 custom-sized paper 4 envelopes 3 iron-on transfers 4 loading 2 photo paper 3 transparencies 3

statement of limited warranty supplies

ordering power supply 38

15

21

3

35

21

TTTT

test page

alignment does not print 29 nozzle test pattern 25

transparencies

loading problems 33 setting recommenda-

tions

troubleshooting

blank pages color quality 32 doesn’t print 28 envelopes don’t print

30

error messages 34 faded colors 33 flashing lights 34 missing colors 32 pages stick together 33 paper feed problems 30 paper jam 30 print quality 31 slow print 28

24

3

8

28

two-way communica-

tions

28

two-sided printing

reloading instructions

10

setting recommenda-

10

tions

two-way communications

disabling problems

27

indicators

28

UUUU

United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984

38

WWWW

warranty statement 35 Web Smoothing 6 Windows 2000 1 Windows NT 4.0 1

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Lexmark Z53 User Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Steps to basic printing

Step One: Load the paper

Step T w o: Cu stomize the Printer Properties

Step Three: Print your document

Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper

Printing beyond the basics

Printing handouts

Printing booklets

Printing posters

Using the Control Progr a m

Maintaining you r printer

Installing o r re p la cin g p rin t ca rtrid g e s

Improving print quality

Troubleshooting

Printer prints slowly or doesn’t print

Paper misfeeds or jams

Document prints with mistake s o r po o r qu a lity

Problem s with transp a re nc ies, photos, en v elo pe s...

Error messages and flashing lights

Appendix

Printing from DOS

Statement of Statement of limited warranty

Electronic emission Electronic emission notices

Energy star

Safety information

Index