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Lexmark Z42 Color Jetprinter TM User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 2
to products, programs, or services do not imply that Color Jetprinter is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © Copyright 2000 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS This software - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 3
Program 21 Installing or replacing print cartridges 22 Improving print quality 24 Preserving print cartridges 26 Troubleshooting 27 Printer prints slowly or doesn't print 28 Paper misfeeds or jams 31 Document prints with mistakes or poor quality 32 Problems with transparencies, photos, or envelopes - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - 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 • iv • • • • - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 5
1 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. Basic printing is as easy as: 1 Load the paper (see page - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 6
the paper into the sheet feeder when you load it. For example, letter or A4 size paper should extend above the top of the paper support. Paper support Sheet feeder 2 Squeeze the release tab and the paper guide together and slide the paper guide to the edge of the paper. Release tab Paper - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 7
against the edge of the photo paper. • you place the paper behind the printer, and then bring the unattached edge of the first page over the top of the printer, and into the sheet feeder. • the paper guide is against the edge of the paper. Note: Make sure you select Banner or Banner - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 8
mm to 216 mm 3.0 in. to 8.5 in. - Length: 127 mm to 432 mm 5.0 in. to 17.0 in. • the paper guide is against the side of the paper. • you follow the instructions on the packaging to load the iron-on transfers. • the paper guide is against the side of the ironon transfers. • 4 • • • Chapter 1 • - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 9
printer and its software. Opening the Printer Properties from an application You can open the Printer Properties from almost every application. This lets you change printer application). Opening the Printer Properties from Windows When you open the Printer Properties from Windows, the settings apply - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 10
stack in the paper exit tray. • Collate your document Document/Quality tab to select: • Color settings for the type of document you are printing • The type of paper you are using settings • 6 • • • Chapter 1 • Help button on any tab in the Printer Properties to access the printer driver Help. - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 11
Photo Paper. Notes: • You can print quality photos with the black and color cartridge combination that came with your printer. 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 - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 12
Paper Type area, select Iron-On Transfer. Note: Many software applications accept iron-on transfers differently. We recommend printing your Note: When printing transparencies, remove each transparency as it exits from the printer and allow it to dry before stacking. Step 3: Print your document 1 - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 13
15) • 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 sheet feeder and slide the paper guide to the edge of the paper. For help, see page 2. Printing beyond the basics • • - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 14
the appropriate Paper Size. c Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. 3 Customize the Printer Properties for two-sided printing: a Click the Job Finishing tab. b edge options. d To receive paper reloading instructions, select Print reloading instructions after the first side prints. e Click OK - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 15
pages of your two-sided document are finished printing, your 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 and instruction page with the printed side facing away from you and - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 16
of the sheet feeder. For help, see page 2. Step 2: Customize the printer settings for handouts You can print your handouts on one side of the paper, or on both sides of the paper. 1 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. 2 Select the page orientation for the page - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 17
4 Customize the settings in Printer Properties for printing handouts. Note: The screen both sides of the paper: a Select Two-sided printing. b To receive paper reloading instructions, select Print reloading instructions after the first side prints. c Click Long Edge Binding or Short Edge Binding. d - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 18
first side of all your handouts is finished printing, your 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 and instruction page with the printed side facing away from you and the - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 19
see page 2. Step 2: Customize your Printer Properties 1 Select the correct settings in your software application: a Select Portrait page orientation. for binding considerations. 6 To receive paper reloading instructions, click Print reloading instructions after the first side prints. 7 Click OK. - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 20
). 3 When the first side of your booklet is finished printing, your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. a When the entire stack is finished arrows on your instruction page may be different than the instruction page shown. Always insert the stack of paper and instruction page with the - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 21
Printing beyond the basics Step 4: Build your booklet Once your document prints, stack the bundles together and bind your booklet. 1 2 Five bundles stacked to form a booklet. 3 4 Take the first bundle from the paper exit tray, fold it in half, and set it aside. Take the next bundle, fold it - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 22
right side of the sheet feeder and slide the paper guide next to the paper. For help, see page 2. Note: For the best quality, use a heavy-weight paper. Step 2: Customize the printer settings for your poster 1 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. 2 Click the Job Finishing - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 23
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. 3 On each printed page, trim the white edges from - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 24
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: 1 From the Job Finishing tab, click Select Pages to Print. 2 From the Select Pages to Print screen, do one of the following: - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 25
. • View your ink levels. • Install or replace print cartridges. • Align print cartridges for best print quality. • Clean the print nozzles. • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies directly from Lexmark's Web site. Options tab to enable/disable various printer software functions, such as - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 26
light On Paper Feed light Off 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 position 3 Remove the old print cartridge. Store it in an air-tight container or dispose of it. • 22 - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 27
help, see page 21. 7 Select the cartridge type you installed and click OK. 8 If you installed a new cartridge, the Alignment dialog box displays. Follow the instructions on the Alignment screen to complete the cartridge installation. For help, see page 24. • Maintaining your printer • • • 23 • - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 28
is not satisfactory, you may need to align your cartridges or clean the print nozzles. Aligning print cartridges 1 Load plain paper in the printer. 2 From the Control Program's Cartridges tab, select Align Cartridges. For help, see page 21. Your printer prints an alignment test page and the Align - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 29
printer 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 ink is forced through the print nozzles. If any of these colors do not print, you may need to replace your print cartridge. - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 30
an extended period of time. • If a print cartridge runs out of ink, leave the empty cartridge in the printer until you are ready to replace it. 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 - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 31
a USB port for a USB cable. To check your printer port and change it if necessary, follow the appropriate set of instructions: Windows 98 1 From the File menu of your software application, select Print (or Printer) Setup. 2 Check your printer port in the Where area. Troubleshooting • • • 27 •• - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 32
, 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. Follow the instructions on page 38, making sure to click Cancel on any screens. Windows 2000 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 33
the sticker and transparent tape on the bottom of the print cartridges. For help, see page 22. • Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer. Printer is plugged in but doesn't print, or you get a Printer Offline message Make sure: • The printer is turned On, and the paper is loaded correctly - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 34
the Lexmark Z42 icon. 2 Click the Printer menu and make sure no check mark appears next to the Pause Printing option. Print a test page. If the test page prints, the printer is functioning properly. Check your software application. Test page does not print Make sure: • Your print cartridges are - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 35
does not feed envelopes If regular paper feeds without problems, make sure: • You are loading the envelopes correctly. For help, see page 3. • You are using an envelope size supported by your printer, and it is selected in Printer Properties. • Your application is designed to print envelopes. Check - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 36
page 5. • 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. For help, see page - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 37
Program. For help, see page 21. • Select High (1200 x 1200 dpi) or Maximum (2400 x 1200 dpi) Print Quality on the Document/Quality tab of Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. • Your printer may have two-way communications problems. For help, see page 28. • Troubleshooting • • • 33 • - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 38
: Top - 1.7 mm (0.067 in.) Bottom - 16.51 mm (0.65 in.) Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen • An ink cartridge may be out of ink or low on ink. Check the ink level graphic on the Cartridges tab of your printer's Control Program. For help, see page 21. • From the Document - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 39
the ink level graphics on the Cartridges tab of your printer's Control Program. For help, see page 21. • Clean the print nozzles. For help, see page 25. • If the colors still seem faded, wipe the print nozzles. For help, see the "Troubleshooting: Print Quality" section of your printer driver Help - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 40
Feed light For help, see page 32. Ink Low message The print cartridge is running out of ink. Purchase a new print cartridge. For help replacing your print cartridge, see page 22. The Power light is On and the Paper Feed light is blinking • If the printer is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 41
set of instructions that corresponds to your operating system and printer cable (parallel or USB): Windows 98 - USB cable 1 Start Windows. 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 - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 42
Lexmark Z42 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 information that came with your printer. Lexmark Z42 Color Jetprinter ™ This Statement of Limited - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 43
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 Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 44
Commission (FCC) Compliance Information Statement The Lexmark Z42 Color Jetprinter has been tested and found to comply and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions. The manufacturer - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 45
Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax 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 Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 46
• • 42 •• Appendix • - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 47
recommenda- tions 8 D default settings 7 diskettes, installing printer software 37 DOS printing 38 downloaded printer driver installing 37 duplexing 9 E electronic emission notices 40 Energy Star 41 envelopes loading 3 problems 31 setting recommendations 7 error messages Ink Low 36 Paper Jam 32, 36 - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 48
Statement 40 Ink Low message 36 installing print cartridge 22 printer software 37 intermittent printing guide locating 2 using 2 parallel cable connection problems 27 specifications 27 part numbers black cartridge 23 color cartridge 23 parallel cable 40 photo cartridge 7, 23 print cartridges - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 49
colors 25, 34 smudged 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 from an application 5 from Windows - Lexmark Z42 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 50
two-way communications disabling 27 problems 28 U uninstalling printer software 38 United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 41 W warranty statement 38 Web Smoothing 6 • 46 •• • •
Lexmark Z42
Color Jetprinter
TM
User’s Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98