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- Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 1
Lexmark Z53 Color Jetprinter User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 - Lexmark Z53 | 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 2001 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS This software - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 3
21 Installing or replacing print cartridges 22 Improving print quality 23 Troubleshooting 27 Printer prints slowly or doesn't print 28 Paper misfeeds or jams 30 Document prints with mistakes or poor quality 31 Problems with transparencies, photos, envelopes... 33 Error messages and flashing lights - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 4
Energy star 38 Safety information 38 Index 39 iv - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 5
to use your printer on Windows 95 and Windows 98. For help 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. • Macintosh OS 8.6 or higher, refer to the User's Guide icon found in the desktop Lexmark Z53 folder. Basic - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 6
the right side of the sheet feeder, with the print side facing you. Paper alignment marks 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 Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 7
the cards. • the print side is facing you. • the paper guide is against the edge of the paper. • you place the paper behind the printer. Bring the unattached edge of the first page over the printer, and into the sheet feeder. • the paper guide is against the edge of the paper. Note: Select Banner - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 8
iron-on transfers Make sure: • the print side is facing you and the paper guide is against the side of the paper. • your paper size fits within these dimensions the iron-on transfers following the instructions on the package. • the paper guide is against the side of the iron-on transfers. 4 Chapter - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 9
, unless you change them from the application. To open the Printer Properties from Windows: 1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Printers. 2 From the Printers folder, right-click the printer icon for your printer. 3 Select Properties from the sidebar menu. Steps to basic printing - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 10
first page of your document will be on top of the stack in the paper exit tray. • Collate your document Document/Quality tab to select: • Color settings for the document type you are printing • The paper type you are using • A print quality setting • Web Smoothing when you are printing from the - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 11
printer settings for specialty papers When your printer software was first installed, the Printer Properties settings were set to the default settings. Use the default settings for printing most documents on plain paper. To change your printer color cartridge combination that came with your printer. - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 12
(1200 x 1200 dpi), or Maximum (2400 x 1200 dpi) Print Quality. Note: When printing transparencies, remove each transparency as it exits from the printer and allow it to dry before stacking. Step Three: Print your document 1 From your application's File menu, click Print. 2 From the Print dialog - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 13
(see the next section) • handouts (see page 12) • booklets (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 - Lexmark Z53 | 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 Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 15
of all your two-sided document 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 Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 16
Properties 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 images: The page orientation you select in the Paper tab reflects the orientation - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 17
Printing beyond the basics 4 Customize the Printer Properties for printing handouts: The screen graphic 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 - Lexmark Z53 | 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 Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 19
paper size in your software application. You can select from these paper sizes when printing booklets: • Statement • Letter • A4 • A5 2 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5. 3 Click the Job Finishing tab. 4 Select Booklet. 5 To receive paper reloading instructions, click Print reloading - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 20
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 - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 21
Printing beyond the basics Building a booklet Once your document prints, stack the bundles together and bind your booklet. 1 Take the first bundle from the paper exit tray, fold it in half and set it aside. 2 Take the next bundle, fold it in half, and stack it on top of the first bundle. Five - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 22
Printing posters A single page enlarged to a nine page poster. You can use the printer software to enlarge the size of your printout. For example, you can enlarge a photograph to poster size. Note: The poster finishing option is designed to print a - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 23
Printing beyond the basics Step Three: 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 the application). Note: If you need to reprint a specific page(s) of your poster, skip to the next section. 3 On - Lexmark Z53 | 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: In the example shown, only - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 25
page • 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 Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 26
dispose of the old cartridge. 4 Warning: DO NOT touch the gold contact area on the print cartridge. Install the replacement cartridge in the printer: If you are installing a new cartridge, remove only the sticker and transparent tape from the bottom of the print cartridge. Insert the replacement - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 27
help, see page 21. Select the cartridge type you installed and click OK. Maintaining your printer 6 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. Improving print - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 28
. 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 several alignment patterns, depending on the cartridge - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 29
help, see page 21. The printer feeds a sheet of paper and prints a nozzle test pattern, similar to the one shown: Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black purge lines (shown here in black and white) print when ink is forced through the print nozzles. If any of these colors do not print, you may need - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 30
dried ink on the print cartridge nozzles. For help on wiping the print nozzles, see the Troubleshooting: Print Quality section of the printer driver Help. may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 31
sure it is an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable that supports bidirectional printing. • Two-way communications is NOT disabled in your printer software. 1 From the printer's Control Program, click the Options tab. 2 Make sure Disable Printer to PC Communications is not checked. Troubleshooting 27 - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 32
properly. The following events 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 - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 33
printer. • The printer is not being held or paused. To check the printer status: 1 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z53 icon. 2 Click the Printer it is an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable that supports bidirectional printing. Printer prints very slowly If you are printing photos - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 34
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. Align the top of the paper with the paper alignment guides on the paper support. • You do not load too much paper in the sheet feeder. Depending on the thickness - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 35
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 /Quality tab of Printer Properties. • Your printer may have two-way communications problems. For help, see page 28. Troubleshooting 31 - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 36
margins: Top - 1.7 mm (0.067 in.). Bottom - 12.7 mm (0.5 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. • From the Document/Quality tab of - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 37
the ink level graphic on the Cartridges tab of your printer's Control Program. • Clean the print nozzles. For help, see page 25. • If the colors still seem faded, wipe the print nozzles and contacts. For help, see the Troubleshooting: Print Quality section of the printer driver Help. Problems with - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 38
30. Error messages and flashing lights Paper Jam message Power Paper light Feed light For help, see "Printer has a paper jam"on page 30. Ink Low message The print cartridge is running out of ink. Purchase a new print cartridge. The Power light is On and the Paper Feed light is blinking • If - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 39
software screen. 3 At the top of the 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 printer. Lexmark Z53 Color Jetprinter user, warranty service under the terms - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 40
media. For further explanation of your warranty alternatives and the nearest Lexmark authorized servicer in your area, please contact Lexmark at 1-800-539-6275, 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 Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 41
Statement The Lexmark Z53 Color Jetprinter has been used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions. The Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France. - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 42
. Companies participating in this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that power down when 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 Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 43
- tions 7 bidirectional communications disabling 27 problems indicators 28 binding options long edge 10 Ink Low 34 Paper Jam 30, 34 Printer Offline 29 European Community Directives Conformity 37 F Federal Communications Commission Compliance Information Statement 37 flashing lights troubleshooting - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 44
colors 32 faded colors 33 improving 23 missing colors 25, 32 smudged 32 too dark 32 troubleshooting 31 Printer Properties customizing 5 for booklets 15 for poster 18 for two-sided print- ing 10 opening from an application 5 from Windows 5 setting recommendations 7 tabs 5, 6 printer software Printer - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 45
10 software problems 33 setting recommendations 8 troubleshooting blank pages 28 color instructions 10 setting recommendations 10 two-way communications disabling 27 problems indicators 28 U United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 38 W warranty statement 35 Web Smoothing 6 Windows 2000 1 Windows - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 (1.9 MB) - Page 46
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Lexmark Z53
Lexmark Z53
Lexmark Z53
Lexmark Z53
Color Jetprinter
User’s Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98