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Lexmark Z42 User Manual

Lexmark Z42 User Manual

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Lexmark Z42
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Color Jetprinter
User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98

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  • Page 1 Lexmark Z42 Color Jetprinter User’s Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98...
  • Page 2 Lexmark, Lexmark with diamond design, and ColorFine are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. Color Jetprinter is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Steps to basic printing 1 Step 1: Load the paper 2 Step 2: Customize the printer settings 5 Step 3: Print your document 8 Printing beyond the basics 9 Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 9...
  • Page 4 • • • • • Appendix 37 Installing printer software 37 Uninstalling printer software 38 Printing from DOS 38 Statement of Limited Warranty 38 Electronic emission notices 40 Energy star 41 Power supply 41 Safety information 41 Index 43...

  • Page 5: Steps To Basic Printing

    This book describes how to use your printer with Windows 95 and Windows 98. If you are using your printer with Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000, refer to the User’s Guide button on the printer software CD for Windows.

  • Page 6: Step 1: Load The Paper

    Step 1: Load the paper 1 Place the paper against the right side of the sheet feeder, with 2 Squeeze the release tab and the paper guide together and Release tab • • Chapter 1 • • • You can load up to 100 sheets of paper (depending on thickness).

  • Page 7: Loading Specialty Papers

    • the paper guide is against the edge of the paper. Note: Make sure you select Banner or Banner A4 paper size in the Printer Properties. • • Steps to basic printing •...
  • Page 8 Load up to: 10 transparencies 100 sheets of custom size paper 25 iron-on transfers • • Chapter 1 • • • Make sure: • the rough sides of the transparencies are facing you (smooth side down). • the paper guide is against the edge of the transparencies.

  • Page 9: Step 2: Customize The Printer Settings

    1 Open the application’s File menu. 2 Choose Print (or Printer) Setup. 3 In the Printer Setup dialog box, click the Properties, Option, or Setup button (depending on the application). Opening the Printer Properties from Windows...
  • Page 10 • Web Smoothing when you print from the internet • Allow Pages to Dry • The default settings Help button on any tab in the Printer Properties to access the printer driver Help. Advanced tab to adjust: • Halftone settings • Image...
  • Page 11 However, for the best possible print quality, replace the black cartridge with a photo cartridge, Lexmark part number 12A1990. For help, see page 22. • When printing photos, remove each photo as it exits from the printer and allow it to dry before stacking.

  • Page 12: Step 3: Print Your Document

    • Select Normal (600 x 600 dpi), High (1200 x 1200 dpi), or Maximum (2400 x 1200 dpi) Print Quality. Note: When printing transparencies, remove each transparency as it exits from the printer and allow it to dry before stacking.

  • Page 13: Printing Beyond The Basics

    • posters (see page 18) Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 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.
  • Page 14 1 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. 2 Select the page orientation and size: 3 Customize the Printer Properties for two-sided printing: a Click the Job Finishing tab. b Select Two-sided printing. c Select a binding edge. When you...
  • Page 15 3 Click OK. The even-numbered pages print on the other side. 4 To return to single-sided printing: a From the Printer Properties, click the Job Finishing tab. b Make sure Two-sided printing is not selected. Click OK.

  • Page 16: Printing Handouts

    Four page images on a single sheet of paper 1 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. 2 Select the page orientation for the page images: 3 From the Paper Size area, select a paper size. • •...
  • Page 17 4 Customize the settings in Printer Properties for printing handouts. Note: The screen graphic changes as you make selections, showing how the printed page will look. a Click the Finishing tab. b Select Handout. The graphic shows three Portrait- oriented...
  • Page 18 5. • If you formatted your handouts for two-sided printing, continue with printing the second side of your handouts. your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. a When the entire stack is finished printing, remove the stack.

  • Page 19: Printing Booklets

    Select from these paper sizes: • Statement • Letter • A4 • A5 2 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. 3 Click the Job Finishing tab. 4 Select Booklet. 5 Select the number of Sheets Per Bundle. Notes: •...
  • Page 20 • • • Step 3: Print your booklet the application). printer software prompts you to reload the paper. a When the entire stack is finished printing, remove the stack. b Flip the stack of paper. c Insert the stack of paper...
  • Page 21 Step 4: Build your booklet Once your document prints, stack the bundles together and bind your booklet. 1 Take the first bundle from the paper exit tray, fold it in half, and set it aside. 2 Take the next bundle, fold it in half, and stack it on top of Five bundles the first bundle.

  • Page 22: Printing Posters

    A single page enlarged to a nine page poster. 1 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. 2 Click the Job Finishing tab. 3 Select Poster. 4 Select your poster size. 5 Select Show Crop Marks if you want to print markers that...
  • Page 23 Step 3: Print and assemble your poster 1 From your application’s File menu, select Print. 2 From the Print dialog box, click OK or Print (depending on your software application.) Note: If you need to reprint a specific page(s) of your poster, see page 20.
  • Page 24 1 From the Job Finishing tab, click Select Pages to Print. 2 From the Select Pages to Print screen, do one of the following: 3 Click OK. 4 Print your poster page(s). 5 Assemble your poster. For help, see page 19. 6 To go back to regular printing: •...

  • Page 25: 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, double-click the Lexmark Z42 Series printer icon on your desktop or from the Start menu, click: 1 Programs.

  • Page 26: Installing Or Replacing Print Cartridges

    3 Remove the old print cartridge. Store it in an air-tight • • Chapter 3 • • • Power light loading position unless the printer is busy. Print cartridge carrier in the loading position container or dispose of it. Paper Feed light Off Front cover...
  • Page 27 4 Install the replacement cartridge in the printer: If you are installing a new cartridge, remove only the sticker and Warning: transparent tape on DO NOT the bottom of the touch the print cartridge. gold area on the print cartridge.

  • Page 28: Improving Print Quality

    Aligning print cartridges Cartridges. For help, see page 21. 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.

  • Page 29: Cleaning Print Nozzles

    1 Load plain paper in the printer. 2 From the Control Program’s Cartridges tab, select Clean Print Nozzles. For help, see page 21. The printer feeds a sheet of paper and prints a nozzle test pattern, similar to the one shown: Cyan,...

  • Page 30: Preserving Print Cartridges

    Printing with only one of the print cartridges in the printer may cause printer problems. 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.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    • If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 2000, your envelopes printer port is set to an LPTn port for a parallel cable, or (see page 35) to a USB port for a USB cable. To check your printer...

  • Page 32: Printer Prints Slowly Or Doesn't Print

    Chapter 4 • • • 3 If you need to change your printer port to a USB port, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. Follow the instructions on page 38, making sure to click Next on any screens. If you need to change your printer port to an LTPn port, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software.
  • Page 33 • You have removed the sticker and transparent tape on the bottom of the print cartridges. For help, see page • Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer. Printer is plugged in but doesn’t print, or you get a...
  • Page 34 IEEE 1284- compliant parallel cable that supports bidirectional printing. • Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer. Printer prints very slowly • Close any open applications not in use.

  • Page 35: Paper Misfeeds Or Jams

    Make sure: • You are using a paper recommended for inkjet printers. • You do not force the paper down into the printer when you load it. • The top edge of the paper extends above the top of the paper support if you are loading letter or A4 size paper.

  • Page 36: Document Prints With Mistakes Or Poor Quality

    • Test the cartridge alignment. For help, see page 24. • Clean the print nozzles. For help, see page 25. Characters are missing or unexpected • Make sure your Lexmark printer driver is selected as the default printer. • Your printer may have two-way communication problems.
  • Page 37 Print is too dark or smudged Make sure: • You let the ink dry before handling the paper. • The Paper Type setting in the Printer Properties matches the paper type loaded in the printer. • The paper is straight and unwrinkled.
  • Page 38 • Print quality is poor at the left, right, top or bottom edge of page Like other printers, your printer cannot print in the extreme left, right, top or bottom edges of a page. Use these minimum settings: • Left and right margins: 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) each for all paper sizes except A4...

  • Page 39: Problems With Transparencies, Photos, Or Envelopes

    Help, see page 6. Problems with transparencies, photos, or envelopes Transparencies or glossy photo papers stick together • Remove each page as it exits the printer and allow to dry completely before stacking. • Use a transparency or photo paper designed for an inkjet printer.

  • Page 40: Error Messages And Flashing Lights

    1 Load paper. 2 Press the Paper Feed button. Power button • If the printer has a paper jam, see page 32 for help. The Power light blinks twice The print cartridge carrier has stalled. Check your screen for any error messages.

  • Page 41: Installing Printer Software

    2 Click Next when the first screen appears. 3 Insert the software CD. 4 Click Next or Finish on any subsequent screens. The Lexmark Z42 software installation screen appears. 5 Click Install Printer Software. Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 - parallel cable 1 Start Windows.

  • Page 42: Contents

    In the command-line text box, type the letter of your CD-ROM drive, followed by :\setup (for example, d:\setup), and then click 2 When the Lexmark Z42 software installation screen appears, select Tools. 3 Select Create Diskettes. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 43: Limitation Of Liability

    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...

  • Page 44: Electronic Emission Notices

    Lexmark is legally liable. In no event will Lexmark be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damage, or other economic consequential damages.

  • Page 45: Safety Information

    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...
  • Page 46 • • • Appendix • •...

  • Page 47: Index

    21 crop marks, selecting 18 custom size paper loading 4 setting recommenda- tions 8 default settings 7 diskettes, installing printer software 37 DOS printing 38 downloaded printer driver installing 37 duplexing 9 electronic emission notic- es 40 Energy Star 41...
  • Page 48 3 setting recommenda- tions 7 Industry Canada Compli- ance Statement 40 Ink Low message 36 installing print cartridge 22 printer software 37 intermittent printing 33 Internet printing Web Smoothing 6 iron-on transfers loading 4 setting recommenda- tions 8 Japanese VCCI Notice 41...
  • Page 49 33 too dark 33 troubleshooting 32 wavy lines 32 printer driver downloading 37 installing 37 uninstalling 38 printer driver Help accessing 6, 21 Printer Properties customizing 5 for booklets 15 for poster 18 for two-sided print- ing 10 opening...
  • Page 50 27 problems 28 uninstalling printer soft- ware 38 United Kingdom Telecom- munications Act 1984 41 warranty statement 38 Web Smoothing 6 • • • • •...

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