Lexmark Z43 User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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Lexmark Z42, Z43 User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 Color Jetprinter TM - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - 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 2001 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS This software - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 3
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 35 Error messages and flashing lights 36 Appendix 37 Printing - Lexmark Z43 | 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 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 5
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 2). 2 Customize the printer settings (see page - Lexmark Z43 | 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 guide - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 7
you. • the cards are loaded vertically against the right side of the sheet feeder. • the paper guide is against the edge of the cards. • the glossy or coated side is facing you. • the paper guide is against the edge of the photo paper. • you place the paper behind the printer, and then bring the - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 8
: - Width: 76 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 Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 9
Printer Properties. The Printer Properties has four tabs: Job Finishing, Paper, Document/Quality, and Advanced. Each tab has settings for operating your printer and its software. Opening the Printer Opening the Printer Properties from Windows When you open the Printer Properties from Windows, the - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 10
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 • The type of paper you are using • Image settings 6 Chapter 1 Help button on any tab in the Printer Properties to access the printer driver Help. - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 11
Type area, select Glossy/Photo Paper. 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 - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 12
this Printer Properties tab: Paper Document/Quality Document/Quality 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 - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 13
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 of paper against the right side of the sheet feeder and slide the paper guide to - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 14
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 select Portrait orientation, choose between these binding edge options. d To receive paper reloading instructions, select Print reloading instructions after - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - 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 Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 16
or multiple page images on a single sheet of paper. Four page images on a single sheet of paper Step 1: Load the paper Load up 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 your handouts - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 17
beyond the basics 4 Customize the settings in Printer Properties for printing handouts. Note: The screen of the 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 - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - 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 Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 19
Printing beyond the basics Step 1: Load the paper Load up to 100 sheets of paper (depending on thickness) against the right side of the sheet feeder. For help, see page 2. Step 2: Customize your Printer Properties 1 Select the correct settings in your software application: a Select Portrait page - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 20
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 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 Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 21
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 in half, and stack it on top of the - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 22
Load up to 100 sheets of 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 heavy-weight paper. 1 2 3 4 5 Crop marks make it easy to trim the poster 6 pages. Step 2: Customize the printer - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - 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 Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - 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 Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - 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 Z43 | 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 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 27
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. Follow the instructions on the Alignment screen to complete the cartridge installation. For help, see page 24. Maintaining your printer - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - 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 Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 29
for all of the patterns, click OK. Maintaining your 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 feeds a sheet of paper and prints a nozzle test pattern, similar to the - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - 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 Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 31
4 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 with transparencies, photos, or envelopes (see page 35) Error messages and flashing lights (see page 36) - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 32
also indicate two-way communications problems: • A message displays on your computer screen indicating your printer cannot establish bidirectional communications with your computer. • Print cartridge ink level indicators on the Status or Cartridges tabs of the printer's Control Program are shaded - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 33
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. • The parallel or USB cable is completely plugged into the printer. • Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer. Troubleshooting - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 34
the Lexmark Z42-Z43 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 Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 35
Troubleshooting Paper misfeeds or jams Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed 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 - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - 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 Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 37
Troubleshooting 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. • The Print Quality setting is appropriate for the paper - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 38
A4 size paper - 3.37 mm (0.133 in.) each • Top and bottom margins: 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 - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 39
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 Transparencies or glossy photo papers stick together - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 40
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 the Paper Feed button. Power button Paper Feed button • If the printer has a paper jam - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 41
came with your printer. Lexmark Z42 Color Jetprinter™ Lexmark Z43 Color Jetprinter This Statement of Limited serviceable used parts, which perform like new parts, • Is free from defects in material and workmanship, • Conforms to Lexmark's official published specifications, and • Is in good working - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 42
authorized servicer • Operation of a product beyond the limit of its duty cycle • Failure to have installed a maintenance kit as specified (if applicable) • Use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications • Use of other than Lexmark supplies (such as toner cartridges, inkjet cartridges, and - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 43
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Information Statement The 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 has been tested and found to comply with - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 44
outlet that is properly grounded. • The power cord must be connected to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. • Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the operating instructions, to a professional service person. • This product is designed, tested - Lexmark Z43 | 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 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 46
handouts O ordering supplies 21 P paper jams 32 loading 2 Paper Feed button 36 Paper 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 cable 39 photo cartridge 7, 23 print cartridges 21 USB - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 47
25 transparencies loading 4 problems 35 setting recommendations 8 troubleshooting blank pages 29 color quality 34 doesn't print 28 envelopes don't print 31 error messages 36 faded colors 35 flashing lights 36 missing colors 34 pages stick together 35 paper feed problems 31 paper jam 32 print - Lexmark Z43 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Page 48
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Lexmark Z42, Z43
User’s Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
Color Jetprinter
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