Lexmark Z82 User Manual

Edition: October 2000

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Some functions that are shown in this publication may not be on your
Lexmark Z82 printer.

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 Z82 Scan/ Print/ Copy

This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to this product if it was originally purchased
for your use, and not for resale, from Lexmark or a Lexmark remarketer, referred to in this
statement as “Remarketer”.

Warranty

Lexmark warrants that this product:

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

• Is free from defects in material and workmanship,

• Conforms to Lexmark’s official published specifications, and

• Is in good working order.

If this product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact a
Remarketer or Lexmark for repair without charge.

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

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

Supplemental Information

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Warranty Service

The warranty period is twelve 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 1-800-539-6275, or on the World Wide Web at
http://www.lexmark.com.

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

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Limitation of Liability

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

Lexmark's liability for actual damages from any cause whatsoever will be limited to the greater of 1)
$5,000 or 2) the amount you paid for the product that caused the damages. This limitation of liability
will not apply to claims by you for bodily injury or damage to real property or tangible personal
property for which Lexmark is legally liable. In no event will Lexmark be liable for any lost profits, lost
savings, incidental damage, or other economic consequential damages. This is true even if you
advise Lexmark or a Remarketer of the possibility of such damages. Lexmark is not liable for any
claim by you based on a third party claim.

This limitation of remedies also applies to any developer of materials supplied to Lexmark.
Lexmark’s and the developer’s limitations of remedies are not cumulative. Such developer is an
intended beneficiary of this limitation.

Additional Rights

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

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

Electronic Emission Notices

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Information
Statement

The Lexmark Z82 Scanner, Printer and Copier 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.

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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.

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 the Lexmark part number
1329605 for a parallel attach or 43H5856 for a USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not properly
shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations.

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.

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
[phone]

Industry Canada Compliance Statement

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

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 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 not always be
obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts.

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Contacting Lexmark

Lexmark Customer Support

North America

United States http://support.lexmark.com

1 800 539 6275

Canada 1 800 539 6275

Introduction

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Introduction

Overview .............................................................. 1-1

About This Guide .................................................. 1-2

Main Features ...................................................... 1-3

Printer Components .............................................. 1-4

1

Chapter

Setting up Your Printer

Overview ............................................................... 2-1

Unpacking Your Printer ......................................... 2-2

Connecting the Printer Cable ................................ 2-4

Connecting the Power Cord .................................. 2-7

Loading Paper into the Input Tray ........................ 2-8

Installing the Print Cartridges .............................. 2-10

Testing the Printer ............................................... 2-16

Installing the Printer Software ............................. 2-17

Uninstalling the Lexmark Software ..................... 2-25

2

Chapter

Introduction

viivii

Using the Control Panel

Overview ............................................................... 3-1

Control Panel Buttons ........................................... 3-2

Control Panel Display ........................................... 3-4

3

Chapter

Print Media

Overview ............................................................... 4-1

Media Size ............................................................ 4-2

Print Media Characteristics ................................... 4-3

Paper Guideline .................................................... 4-4

Using the Manual Feed Slot ................................. 4-5

4

Chapter

Printing Tasks

Overview ............................................................... 5-1

Selecting the Printer ............................................. 5-2

Printing a Document ............................................. 5-3

Using Features in the Printer Driver ..................... 5-7

5

Chapter

Introduction

viii viii

Making a Copy

Overview ............................................................... 6-1

Making a Single Copy ........................................... 6-2

Making Multiple Copies ......................................... 6-3

Changing Copy Setup ........................................... 6-4

Collated Copying ................................................... 6-6

Making a Clone Copy ........................................... 6-7

Printing Posters ..................................................... 6-9

6

Chapter

Changing Printer Setting

Overview ............................................................... 7-1

Selecting the Paper Size ...................................... 7-2

Selecting the Paper Type .......................................7-3

7

Chapter

Introduction

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Maintaining Your Printer

Overview ............................................................... 8-1

Replacing the Print Cartridges .............................. 8-2

Aligning the Print Cartridges ..................................8-3

Cleaning Your Printer ............................................ 8-4

Printing the Help List ............................................. 8-6

Restoring the Menu to the Default Settings .......... 8-7

Adjust Shading ...................................................... 8-7

8

Chapter

Troubleshooting

Overview .............................................................. 9-1

Clearing Paper Jams ............................................ 9-2

Error Messages .................................................... 9-5

General Printing Problems .................................... 9-7

Print Quality Problems .......................................... 9-9

Scanning Problems ............................................ 9-11

OCR Problems .................................................... 9-14

9

Chapter

Introduction

x x

Appendix

Specifications ........................................................ A-1

Index ..................................................................... A-4

Appendix

Introduction

1-1

1

Chapter

Introduction

Overview

Congratulations on the purchase of your Lexmark
Z82 Scan/Print/Copy!

This chapter provides the following information:

About This Guide

M

ain Features

Printer Components

Introduction

1-2

Conventions used

This guide will show you how to get started and perform the most
common tasks with your printer.

Throughout this guide, the following specific conventions are used to help
you quickly identify information:

This label identifies significant information.

This label calls attention to an operating procedure,
practice, or the like, which, if not correctly performed or
adhered to, could result in damage to or destruction of
part or all of the product or your data.

This label identifies information you should know before
you continue.

About This Guide

Chapter 1

●

The screen captures shown in this guide are samples

that are representative of actual screen captures.

Chapter

1

Introduction

1-3

You can use this printer as your scanner

You can easily scan documents and photographs.

Y

our printer is a high quality copier

●

Color Copies

●

Adjustable Contrast/Resolution ●Reduce/Enlarge

●

Multiple Copies●Collate

Your Lexmark Z82 Scan/Print/Copy supports the following
features:

Y

ou can print with excellent quality

High-quality printing at a maximum resolution of 1200 dpi.

W

ith SmarThru 2,

you can easily copy, or scan documents and
photographs into your computer, and maintain them as
electronic documents. You can also use SmarThru to quickly
transmit scanned documents by fax or electronic mail, or to
print a copy on your printer.

Main Features

Chapter 1

Introduction

1-4

Front View

The following illustration shows the front view of your printer and
indicates the various main elements.

Top Cover

Cartridge
Compartment
Cover

(Not Available)

Control Panel

(Not Available)

Handle

Paper Out Tray

Paper Input

Tray

Ink Cartridge and

Carrier (inside)

Scanner Bed

Display

Scanner bed

Printer Components

Chapter 1

Chapter

1

Introduction

1-5

Rear View

The following illustration shows the rear view of your printer and
indicates the various main elements.

Parallel Interface
Connector

Universal Serial Bus
(USB) Port

Manual

Feeder

Power Connector

Rear Cover

Memo

Introduction

1-6

Setting Up Your Printer

2-1

2

Chapter

Setting Up Your Printer

Overview

This chapter provides step-by-step information
on setting up your printer.

Unpacking Your Printer

Connecting the Printer Cable

Connecting the Power Cord

Loading Paper into the Input Tray

Installing the Print Cartridge

Testing the Printer

Installing the Printer Software

Setting Up Your Printer

2-2

If you find that any of the above items are missing or
damaged, contact your local dealer.

●

The shape of power cord may differ, depending on your
country.

●

You will need either a parallel cable or a Universal Serial
Bus (USB) cable.

Power Cord Print Cartridges

(Color/Black)

●

User’s Guide

●

SmarThru 2 Guide

CD-ROM

When you start unpacking, you will find the following items in

addition to your printer.

U

npacking Your Printer

Chapter 2

Setting Up Your Printer

2-3

Chapter

2

1

Remove all the adhesive tapes, as illustrated below.

2

Slide the Input Tray out of the printer.
Remove the packaging material from the tray.

During the storage and transport of your printer, adhesive tape is used

to protect some of the elements that may move or open unexpectedly
and consequently be damaged.

Setting Up Your Printer

2-4

The Lexmark Z82 printer has two interfaces for wide connectivity; parallel
and USB. If you are running Windows 98 or higher and your computer is
equipped with a USB port, see page 2-6 for connection.

To prevent malfunction, it is strongly recommend that you use
an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable with the printer.

1

Check that both the printer and the computer are powered
off and disconnected from the power point.

2

Plug one end of the parallel cable into the connector on the
rear of the printer.

C

onnecting the Printer Cable

Chapter 2

Parallel cable connection

Setting Up Your Printer

2-5

Chapter

2

3

Push the metal clips down to fit inside the notches on the
cable plug.

4

Plug the other end of the cable into the appropriate parallel
connector on your computer and fasten it tight.

Setting Up Your Printer

2-6

To use a USB cable for printing, your computer should be running
Windows 98 or higher and have a USB port.

1

Make sure that both the printer and computer are turned off.

2

Plug one end of the certified USB cable into the USB port on the
printer.

3

Plug the other end into the USB port on the computer.

The USB and parallel printer cables cannot be connected
simultaneously. You should decide which connection to use and the
best connection to fit your requirement.

Connecting the Printer Cable

Continued

USB cable connection

Setting Up Your Printer

2-7

Chapter

2

1

Plug one end of the power cable supplied to the connector
on the rear of the printer.

2

Plug the other end into a suitable power point.

The printer indicates and enters the Ready Mode. At this
moment, you will hear some of movement inside the printer.

C

onnecting the Power Cord

Chapter 2

The Lexmark Z82 printer has a power range of 110-240V AC.

Setting Up Your Printer

2-8

1

Pull the tray completely out of the printer.

2

Slide the paper width and length guides to their
outermost positions.

3

Place the paper against the back edge and the right side
of the tray with the recommended print side face down.

If necessary, flex the
sheets back and
forth to loosen them,
then fan them.

Do not fold or
crease the paper.

Loading Paper into the Input Tray

Chapter 2

Your printer has the Input Tray that can hold up to 150 sheets of paper.

Setting Up Your Printer

2-9

Chapter

2

4

Squeeze the Width Guide and slide it to fit the edge of the
paper.

5

Slide the Length Guide in to fit the bottom edge of the
paper.

6

Push the input tray back towards the printer until it stops.

Setting Up Your Printer

2-10

When you unpack the printer, the Print Cartridge Carrier is hidden on the
right side of the printer. The carrier slides horizontally across a track inside
the printer.
It must move into the installation position on the far left side of the printer
to install the print cartridges.

Do not pull the Print Cartridge Carrier by hand. Doing so
may damage the printer.

2

Lift the Scanner Bed (➀), and support it with the Cartridge
Compartment Cover (➁).

Do not touch the
copper contact area.

Copper Contact Area

1

Remove the sticker and the transparent tape covering the
copper contact area on one of the cartridges.

I

nstalling the Print Cartridges

Chapter 2

Setting Up Your Printer

2-11

Chapter

2

3

Complete the following steps to move the Print Cartridge
Carrier into the installation position.

a) Press Setup until CARTRIDGE appears in the display.

b) Press

➛or ❿until CHANGE CAR. appears in the second row of

the display.

c) Press Enter/Select.

The Print Cartridge Carrier moves to the far left side of the printer.
You are now ready to install the print cartridges.

Cartridge Type

Black/Photo*

Color

Cartridge Carrier Slot

Right

Left

* Photo cartridge is optional.

To print correctly, the cartridges should be installed into
the correct slot.

Put the cartridges in the carrier slot as indicated below:

4

Insert cartridges.

Color

Cartridge

Black or Photo
Cartridge

5

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

You should hear a clicking sound.

7

Close the Printer Top Cover.

PUSH
BACK

Setting up Your Printer

2-12

8

Press ➛or ❿until BOTH appears in the second row of the
display.

Installing the Print Cartridge

Continued

6

Close the Cartridge Compartment Cover.

The display will timeout if there is no activity for a period
of time.