Lexmark Z12 User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB)
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- Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 1
Lexmark Z12 Color Jetprinter TM User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 2
, programs, or services, except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user's responsibility. 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 - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 3
Using the Control Program 7 Improving print quality 8 Preserving print cartridges 12 Troubleshooting 13 Printer prints slowly or doesn't print 14 Paper misfeeds or jams 16 Document prints with mistakes or poor quality 17 Problems - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 4
Index 27 Energy Star 25 Power supply 25 Safety information 25 Printer parts 26 • iv • • • Contents • - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 5
Your printer uses one cartridge at a time: either a black cartridge or a color cartridge. Your printer came with a color cartridge, Lexmark part number 17G0060. You may also purchase a black cartridge, Lexmark part number 17G0050. • To print your entire document using the cartridge already - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 6
facing you (smooth side down). 25 iron-on transfers • You follow the instructions on the packaging to load the iron-on transfers. 20 sheets of banner 17.0 in.) 2 Squeeze the tab on the paper guide and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the media. Paper alignment marks Sheet feeder Paper - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 7
in the horizontal position. c Place your stack of banner paper on d Insert the leading edge of the first the paper support. page into the sheet feeder. 3 Slide the paper guide to the edge of the banner paper. 4 Continue with "Step 3: Customize the printer settings" on page 4. 5 After your banner - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 8
(depending on the application). 4 Change settings as needed. See page 6 for more information. Opening the Printer Properties from Windows When you open the Printer Properties from Windows, the settings apply to ALL documents, unless you change them later from the application. 1 From the Start menu - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 9
top of the stack in the paper exit tray. • Collate your document. Document/Quality tab to: • Select color settings for the type of document you are printing. For more information, see page 1. • Select a paper type in the Printer Properties to access the printer driver Help. • Printing • • • 5 • - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 10
Customizing printer settings for specialty papers The Printer Properties settings were initially set to the default settings. Use the default settings for printing on plain paper. To change your printer settings for printing on specialty papers, use the following table. When you Click this are - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 11
. DOS Printing tab to change settings for DOS printing. Help button on any tab in the Control Program to access the printer driver Help. Note: You can also access the Control Program by doubleclicking the Lexmark Z12 Series printer icon on your desktop. Maintaining your printer • • • 7 •• - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 12
Improving print quality Installing or replacing your print cartridge 1 Make sure the Power light is On. Power light Paper Feed light 2 Raise the front cover. The print cartridge carrier moves to the loading position unless the printer is busy. Front cover Print cartridge carrier in the loading - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 13
Cartridge. For help, see page 7. 7 Select the type of cartridge you installed and click OK. 8 If you installed a new cartridge, a dialog box displays. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete cartridge alignment. For help, see page 10. • Maintaining your printer • • • 9 • - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 14
Aligning the print cartridge 1 Load plain paper in the printer. 2 From the Control Program's Cartridge tab, select Align Cartridge. For help, see page 7. Your printer prints an alignment test page and a dialog box displays. The test page that prints has a group of alignment patterns. Each pattern - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 15
If you have a color cartridge installed in your printer, the printer prints a nozzle test may need to wipe the print nozzles. Refer to the "Troubleshooting: Print Quality" section of the printer driver Help. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see page 7. • Maintaining your printer • • - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 16
does not recommend use of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Storing an extra print cartridge To install the cartridge storage unit and the extra cartridge: 1 Insert the tabs of the cartridge - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 17
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer prints slowly or doesn't print (see page 14) Paper misfeeds or jams (see page 16) Document prints with mistakes or poor quality (see page 17) Problems has a problem, first supports bidirectional printing. • If you are using Windows Follow the instructions on - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 18
also indicate two-way communications problems: • A message displays if you are using a USB cable. For help, see page 13. • The printer is plugged in and turned On. If connected to the computer's parallel port, make sure it supports bidirectional communication. You may need to disconnect your printer - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 19
Troubleshooting Printer prints very slowly • Close any open applications not in use. • not being held or paused. To check the printer status: 1 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z12 icon. 2 Click the Printer menu and make sure no check mark appears next to the Pause Printing option. - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 20
1284compliant parallel cable that supports bidirectional printing. • Your Lexmark printer is set as 100 sheets of paper. • The paper guide is against the side of the paper problems, make sure: • You are loading the envelopes correctly. For help, see page 2. • You are using an envelope size supported - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 21
on the screen • Use a different brand of paper. Every paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with slight color variations. • Your print cartridge may be low on ink. Check the ink level graphic on the Cartridge tab of your printer's Control Program. For help, see page 7. • Remove any extra - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 22
Properties. For help, see page 4. • Your printer may have two-way communications problems. For help, see page 14. Print smears on the page • If the page page 4. 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 - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 23
Troubleshooting Characters are missing or unexpected • Make sure your Lexmark printer is selected as the default printer. • Your printer may have two-way communication problems. For help, see page 14. The printer settings I selected changed • When you change printer settings from your application, - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 24
Error messages and flashing lights Paper Jam message Power Paper light Feed light For help, see page 17. Ink Low message The print cartridge is running out of ink. Purchase a new print cartridge. For help replacing your print cartridge, see page 8. The Power light is On and the Paper Feed light - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 25
exe) file to open it. The Win Self-Extractor window opens. 5 Follow the set of instructions on your screen. Using diskettes If your computer does not have a CD-ROM drive, you can create driver diskettes using a friend's computer or a computer at your Lexmark dealer that has a CD-ROM drive. You will - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 26
Lexmark Z12 software installation screen appears, select Tools. 3 Select Create Diskettes. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. To install the printer software from diskettes: 1 Start Windows order diskettes from our Customer Support Center for a fee. printer. Lexmark Z12 Color Jetprinter ™ This - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 27
media. For further explanation of your warranty alternatives and the nearest Lexmark authorized servicer in your area, please contact Lexmark at 1-800-5396275, or on the World Wide Web at www.lexmark.com. Free remote technical support is provided for this product throughout its warranty period. For - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 28
Commission (FCC) Compliance Information Statement The Lexmark Z12 Color Jetprinter has been tested and found to and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions. The manufacturer - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 29
signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France. This product satisfies 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 - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 30
Paper guide Position next to paper for proper feeding. Paper support Holds paper upright in the sheet feeder. Sheet feeder Load paper here. Front cover Open to install a print cartridge or clear paper jams. Paper exit tray Print cartridge storage unit Store the cartridge (black or color - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 31
26 diskettes, installing printer software 21 DOS printing 7, 22 downloaded printer driver installing 21 E electronic emission notices 24 Energy Star notice 25 envelopes loading 2 problems 16 setting recommenda- tions 6 error messages Ink Low 20 Paper Jam 17 Printer Offline 15 European Community - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 32
Feed button 26 Paper Feed light 20 paper guide locating 26 Paper Jam message 17, 20 paper support locating 26 paper, loading 2 parallel cable connection problems 13 part number 24 parallel cable connector locating 26 part numbers black cartridge 1 color cartridge 1 parallel cable 24 USB cable 24 - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 33
pattern black cartridge 10 color cartridge 11 transparencies loading 2 problems 19 setting recommendations 6 troubleshooting 13 banding 18 blank pages 15 blinking lights 20 color quality 17 envelopes don't print 16 error messages 20 faded colors 17 flashing lights 20 Ink Low message 20 intermittent - Lexmark Z12 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.5 MB) - Page 34
W warranty statement 22 Web Smoothing 5 • 30 • • • Index •
Lexmark Z12
Color Jetprinter
TM
User’s Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98