Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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- Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 1
Lexmark Z42, Z43 User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 Color Jetprinter TM - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - 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 Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 3
18 Maintaining your printer 21 Using the Control 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 - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 4
Statement of Limited Warranty 37 Electronic emission notices 39 Energy star 40 Power supply 40 Safety information 40 Index 41 iv - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - 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 Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - 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 Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 7
sheet feeder. • the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • the paper guide is against the edge of the envelopes. • the print side is facing you. • the 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 - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 8
the transparencies are facing you (smooth side down). • the paper guide is against the edge of the transparencies. • the print side is • 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 - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 9
dialog box, click the Properties, Option, or Setup button (depending on the application). Opening the Printer Properties from Windows When you open the Printer Properties from Windows, the settings apply to ALL documents, unless you change them from the application. 1 From the Start menu, select - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 10
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 • Halftone settings • Image settings 6 Chapter 1 Help button on any tab in the Printer Properties to access the printer driver Help. - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 11
: • 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, remove each photo - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 12
To make these selections: • From the list of Paper Sizes, scroll to select Custom. • Enter the dimensions for your custom paper size. For help, see page 4. From the Paper Type area, select Iron-On Transfer. Note: Many software applications accept iron-on transfers differently. We recommend printing - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 13
(see page 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 helpful when you want to print booklets or tablets. Step 1: Load the paper Load up to 100 sheets - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 14
printer settings for your twosided print job 1 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. 2 Select the page orientation and size: a Click the these binding edge options. d To receive paper reloading instructions, select Print reloading instructions after the first side prints. e Click OK. - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 15
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 arrows pointing down. Note: The direction of the arrows on your - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 16
to 100 sheets of paper against the right side of the sheet feeder. For help, see page 2. Step 2: Customize the printer settings for handouts You can print , 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 images: Note: - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 17
paper, click OK. To print your handout on 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 Click OK. Printing beyond the basics 13 - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 18
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 arrows pointing down. Note: The direction of the arrows on your - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 19
the right side of the sheet feeder. For help, see page 2. Step 2: Customize your Printer Letter • A4 • A5 2 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. 3 Click the Job Finishing tab. 4 is any number of sheets of paper folded together. For help, see page 17. • When printing with a heavier paper - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 20
insert the stack of paper and instruction page with the arrows pointing down. 4 Click OK. The second side of your booklet prints on the other side. 5 To go back to normal printing: a From the Job Finishing tab, select Normal. b Click OK. 6 Assemble your booklet. For help, see page 17. 16 Chapter - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 21
Printing beyond the basics 1 Five bundles 2 stacked to form a booklet. 3 4 Step 4: Build your booklet Once your document prints, stack the bundles together and bind your booklet. Take the first bundle from the paper exit tray, fold it in half, and set it aside. Take the next bundle, fold it - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 22
paper against the right side of the sheet feeder and slide the paper guide next to the paper. For help, see page 2. Note: For the best print quality, use a Customize the printer settings for your poster Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. Click the Job Finishing tab. Select Poster. - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 23
Printing beyond the basics 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. 3 On each - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 24
to print. Note: In the example shown, only one page (tile 1) is selected to print. 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: a From the Job Finishing tab, select Normal. b Click OK. 20 Chapter 2 - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 25
Start menu, click: Click the... Status tab to: 1 Programs. 2 Lexmark Z42-Z43 Series. 3 Lexmark Z42-Z43 Control Program. Cartridges tab to: • Monitor the status of your print job . Help button on any tab in the Control Program to access the printer driver Help. Maintaining your printer 21 - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 26
Installing or replacing print cartridges 1 Make sure the Power light is On. Power 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 - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 27
cartridge until it snaps securely into place. 5 Close the front cover. 6 From the Control Program's Cartridges tab, select Install/Change Cartridge. For 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 - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 28
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 Cartridge dialog box displays. The test page that prints has - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 29
. 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 ) print when ink is forced through the print nozzles. If any of these colors do not print, you may need to replace your print cartridge. Broken lines at - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 30
nozzles. Refer to the "Troubleshooting: Print Quality" section of the printer driver Help. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see page 6. Preserving cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 31
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Printer prints slowly or doesn't print (see page 28) Paper misfeeds or jams (see page 31) Document prints with mistakes or poor quality (see page 32) Problems cable that supports bidirectional printing. appropriate set of instructions: Windows 98 1 From the File - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 32
printer port to an LTPn port, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. Windows 2000 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Printers. 2 properly. The following events also indicate two-way communications problems: • A message displays on your computer screen indicating - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 33
to the computer's parallel port, make sure it supports bidirectional communication. You may need to disconnect your printer the bottom of the print cartridges. For help, see page 22. • Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer Lexmark printer is set as the default printer. Troubleshooting 29 - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 34
From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z42-Z43 icon. 2 Click the Printer menu sure: • Your print cartridges are properly installed. For help, see page 22. • You are using the an IEEE 1284compliant parallel cable that supports bidirectional printing. • Your Lexmark printer is set as the - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 35
on a flat, level surface. Printer 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 - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 36
• 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 28. 32 - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 37
tab of the Control 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 Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 38
the ink level graphic on the Cartridges tab of your printer's Control Program. For help, see page 21. • From the Document/Quality tab of Printer Properties, select Natural Color as the Document Type. For help, see page 5. • Use a different brand of paper. Every paper brand accepts ink differently - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 39
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. For help accessing the printer driver Help, see page 6. Problems with transparencies, photos, or envelopes - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 40
out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the Paper Feed button. Power button Paper Feed 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. 1 Turn the printer Off. 2 Wait a few - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 41
Help screen, click Help Contents. 4 Scroll down the screen to How to.... 5 From the How to... topics, click Print from Windows and DOS applications. Statement of Limited Warranty Lexmark Lexmark Z42 Color Jetprinter™ Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter that user. Warranty Service The warranty period is - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 42
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 Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 43
Lexmark Z42 Color Jetprinter has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter with the instructions, may purchase or service representative for and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 44
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 Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 45
Energy Star 40 envelopes loading 3 problems 31 setting recommenda- tions 7 error messages Ink Low 36 Paper Jam 32, 36 Printer Offline 29 European Community Directives Conformity 39 F Federal Communications Commision Compliance Information Statement 39 flashing lights troubleshooting 36 foils See - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 46
Feed light 36 paper guide locating 2 using 2 parallel cable connection problems 27 specifications 27 part numbers black cartridge 23 color cartridge 23 parallel colors 34 faded colors 35 improving 24 missing colors 25, 34 smudged 33 too dark 33 troubleshooting 32 wavy lines 32 printer driver Help - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 47
problems 35 setting recommendations 8 troubleshooting blank pages 29 color colors 35 flashing lights 36 missing colors 34 pages stick together 35 paper feed problems 31 paper jam 32 print quality 32 slow print 28 suggestions 27 two-way communica- tions 28 two-sided printing reloading instructions - Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 48
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