Lexmark Z1300 User's Guide

Lexmark Z1300 - Single Function Color Inkjet Printer Manual

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    1300 Series User's Guide December 2006 www.lexmark.com Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2007 Lexmark International, Inc
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    a lightning storm. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Operating system notice All features and functions are operating system-dependent. For complete descriptions: • Windows users-See the User's Guide. • Macintosh users-If your product supports Macintosh, see the Mac Help installed with the printer software.
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    menu ...17 Using the I Want To menu...17 Using the Options menu ...17 Using the Print Properties tabs...17 Using the Toolbar...17 Resetting printer software settings to defaults 18 Loading paper and various paper types 20 Loading paper...20 Loading various paper types...20 Printing...23 Printing
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    36 Refilling a print cartridge...37 Recycling Lexmark products...37 Troubleshooting...38 Setup troubleshooting...38 Power light is not lit...38 Software does not install ...38 Page does not print ...39 Print troubleshooting...41 Improving print quality ...41 Print speed is slow...41 Printer does not
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    light blinks slowly...46 Power light blinks rapidly ...46 Error messages troubleshooting...46 Cartridge Alert ...46 Black cartridge replacement required 46 Color cartridge replacement required 46 Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Paper Jam ...47 Out of Paper...47 Removing and
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    up hardware and software (on Windows operating systems) and some basic instructions for using the printer. You can find this document in the printer box or on the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Note: If your printer supports Macintosh operating systems, see the Mac Help: 1 From the Finder
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    , where D is the letter of your CD-ROM • Connecting the printer to a network (if supported by drive. your printer) 2 Click View User's Guide (including Setup • Troubleshooting problems with printing, copying, Troubleshooting). scanning, faxing, paper jams, and misfeeds 3 Click Yes. Note: If
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    notice. For the most recent phone numbers available, see the printed warranty statement that shipped with your printer. E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. E-mail support varies by country or region, and may not be available in some instances. 1 Click CUSTOMER
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    Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when you contact us so that we may serve you faster: • Machine Type number • Serial number • Date purchased • Store where purchased 10
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    page 32. 4 Black print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the left cartridge carrier. For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. 5 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting. Note: A USB cable and
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    light troubleshooting" on page 46. 2 Access cover • Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. 3 Paper exit tray Stack paper as it exits. 4 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 5 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 6 Paper support Load
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    1 2 Use the To 1 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 2 Power supply Connect the printer to a power source using the power cord. 1 Plug the power cord all the way into the power supply on the printer. 2 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that other
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    , double-click the Lexmark 1300 Series folder. 2 Double-click the printer Help icon. Using the printer software Use this software Imaging Studio Solution Center Print Properties Toolbar To Print documents or photos. Find troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information. Select
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    Welcome screen: Click To Setup and diagnose printer • Check ink levels. • Order print cartridges. • Find maintenance information. • Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to change printer settings and troubleshooting. Using the Solution Center The Solution Center
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    Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. • Install a new print cartridge. • View shopping options for new cartridges. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to fix blurry edges. • Troubleshoot other ink problems. Learn how to contact us by telephone or
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    , and Print Layout. Tab Quality/Copies Paper Setup Print Layout Options • Select a Quality/Speed setting. • Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated or normal. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. • Choose to have the last page printed
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    photos or images valid for printing appears next to Photos. Preview a Web page before printing. Resetting printer software settings to defaults Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users: 1 Click Start ΠSettings ΠPrinters or Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark 1300 Series icon. 18
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    3 Click Printing Preferences. 4 Click the Save Settings menu. 5 From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults). Note: Factory default settings cannot be deleted. 19
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    or damaged. • If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it. • You do not force paper into the printer. 2 Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. 3 Adjust the paper guide until it rests against the left edge of the paper. Note: To
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    printers. • The envelopes are loaded against the right side of the paper support. • The paper guide flap adhesive. • You follow the loading instructions that came with the labels. • side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left paper support. • The paper guide rests against
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    The banner paper is placed on a level surface behind the printer and fed up over the paper support. • You have selected the correct paper size for the • The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper. 100 sheets of custom
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    number of sheets needed for the banner (up to 20 sheets). 2 Set the stack of paper on a level surface behind the printer, and feed up over the paper support. 3 With your document open, click File ΠPrint. 4 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 5 From the Layout drop-down menu, select
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    Notes: • To avoid paper jams, do not force the cards into the printer. • To prevent smudging, remove each card as it exits, and let it dry before stacking. Printing collated copies If you print multiple copies of a document,
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    transfers. 2 With your image open, click File ΠPrint. 3 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 4 From the Print Layout tab, select Mirror if you want the printer software to flip the image. Select Normal if you have a program that automatically flips the image. 5 Click OK to close any
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    printer-friendly version of any Web page. 1 Load paper. 2 Open a Web page using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later. 3 If you want to check or change your print settings: a From the toolbar area, click Lexmark side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) 2 Open
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    the same settings, select the size you want, the blank paper size in the printer, and the number of copies. 6 If you want to print one photo or photo or image. 2 Click Edit. 3 Make your selections. 4 Follow the instructions on the screen. 5 When you are finished making changes, click Done. 6 Select the
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    which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) 2 From the Load paper. 2 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 3 Click View / Print Photo Library a print quality. • From the Paper Size in Printer drop-down list, select the paper size. • You
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    projects Creating Photo Greeting Cards 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Photo Greeting Cards. 3 From the 11 Select the paper size from the Paper Size in Printer drop-down list. Paper sizes supported Dimensions A4 210 x 297 millimeters Letter 8.5 x 11
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    slideshow, click the Share tab. 4 Click View Show. Viewing a saved slideshow 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon. 2 Click Slideshow. 3 Follow the instructions on the screen. Printing an image as a multiple-page poster 1 Load paper. 2 From the desktop, double-click the
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    stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. To recycle the used cartridge, see "Recycling Lexmark products" on page 37. If the cartridge you removed is not empty and you
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    on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridges. 2 Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids. 3 Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the left carrier. Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Snap the lids closed. 32
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    sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for the document. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or other high-quality Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. If
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    "Using the Solution Center" on page 15. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks. 4 Click Print. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved. 6 If print quality has not
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    from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. The cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time. Ordering supplies To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Notes: • For best
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    , go to www.lexmark.com. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to perform together for superior print quality. If you receive an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been
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    cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Recycling Lexmark products To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling: 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle. 2 Follow the instructions on
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    into the power supply on the printer. 2 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using. 2 1 3 If the light is not on, press . Software does not install The following operating systems are supported: • Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or later • Windows XP
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    instructions on the computer screen to install the software. Solution 6 1 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. 2 In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. 3 Click the links for drivers or downloads. 4 Select your printer
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    , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. b Click the links for drivers or downloads. c Select your printer family. d Select your printer model. e Select your operating system
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    troubleshooting Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for the document. Use Lexmark print cartridges. For more information, see "Removing a used print cartridge" on page 31 and "Installing print cartridges" on
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    , visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software. a In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region. b Click the links for drivers and downloads. c Select your printer family. d Select your printer model. e Select your operating system
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    the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. Solution 2 See "Improving print quality" on page 33. Solution 3 To avoid ink smudging brand of paper. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos
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    the paper size. Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting Paper jam in the printer 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 3 Press to turn the printer back on. Paper jam in the paper support 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently
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    4 Adjust the paper guide: • When using media less than 8.5 inches wide • Against the left edge of the paper or media, making sure it does not buckle Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Solution 1 If there is a paper jam, see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 44
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    job.) Note: A variable amount of ink remains in the black print cartridge. Follow these steps to replace the black print cartridge in your printer: 1 Cancel the print job if not already canceled. 2 Replace the black print cartridge with a new cartridge. For more information, see "Removing a used
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    "Installing print cartridges" on page 32. 2 Print again. To order supplies, click Order Ink on your computer screen. You can also see "Ordering supplies" on page 35 in this guide. Paper Jam For more information, see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 44. Out of Paper The printer is out of
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    in conjunction with other products, programs, or services, except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user's responsibility. For Lexmark technical support, visit support.lexmark.com. For information on supplies and downloads, visit www.lexmark.com. If you don't have access to
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    European Union. We encourage the recycling of our products. If you have further questions about recycling options, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for your local sales office phone number. Power consumption Product power consumption The following table documents the power consumption
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    after delivering a fixed amount of ink. A variable amount of ink will remain in the cartridge when replacement is required. After this single use, the license to use the print cartridge terminates, and the used cartridge must be returned only to Lexmark for remanufacturing, refilling or recycling
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    23 information, finding 7 ink levels, checking 15 ink, ordering 15 installing print cartridges 32 printer software 47 iron-on transfers, loading 20 iron-on transfers, printing 25 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting banner paper jams 45 paper jam in paper support 44 paper jam in printer 44 paper or
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    page, photos only 26 printing poster 30 publications, finding 7 Q Quality/Copies tab 17 R recycling Lexmark products 37 WEEE statement 49 removing print cartridge 31 reverse page order 25 S safety information 2 setup troubleshooting page does not print 39 power light is not lit 38 software does not
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    Black and Color cartridge replacement required 47 Black cartridge replacement required 46 Cartridge Alert 46 Color cartridge replacement required 46 paper jam 47 Paper Out 47 troubleshooting, jams and misfeeds banner paper jams 45 paper jam in paper support 44 paper jam in printer 44 paper or
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Lexmark 1300 Series
User's Guide
December 2006
www.lexmark.com
Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
© 2007 Lexmark International, Inc.
All rights reserved.
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Lexington, Kentucky 40550