Lexmark Z53 User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB)
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services, except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user's responsibility. Lexmark, Lexmark with diamond design, and ColorFine are trademarks of Lexmark 2001 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS This software and - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 2
cartridges. Troubleshooting -provides information for solving printing problems. Appendix -provides notices. Index -provides quick links to the information you need. Just click an index entry to go to the information source. Lexmark Z53 Color JetprinterTM User's Guide for Windows NT 4.0 and Windows - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 3
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Basic printing is as easy as: Step One: Load the paper Step Two: Customize the printer driver Step Three: Print your document 3 - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 4
Maintaining your printer Steps to basic printing Step One: Load the paper You can load up to 100 sheets of paper (depending on thickness). 1 Place the paper against the right side of the sheet feeder, with the print side facing you. Paper alignment marks Sheet feeder Troubleshooting Appendix - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 5
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing 2 Squeeze the release tab and the paper guide together and slide the paper guide to the edge of the paper. Paper guide Release tab 5 - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 6
basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing location is in the upper left corner. • the envelope is loaded vertically and the paper guide is against the side of the envelope. 10 greeting cards, index cards, or postcards • - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 7
your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Load up to: Make sure: 25 sheets of photo paper or photo cards • the glossy or coated side is facing you. • the paper guide is against the side of the photo paper. 25 iron-on transfers • you follow the instructions on - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 8
Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Load up to: Make sure: 20 sheets of banner paper Note: Select Banner or Banner A4 paper size in the Printer Properties. • you place the banner paper behind the printer. Then bring the unattached - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 9
Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Step Two: Customize the printer driver The software for your printer includes several applications that let you perform printing tasks with superior printing results. One of these applications is the printer driver. If you are using: • Windows - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 10
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Opening the printer driver from Windows When you open the printer driver from Windows, the settings apply to ALL documents, unless you change them from the application. 1 From - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 11
basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Click a binding edge • Choose the default settings • View the current printer settings Lexmark Z53 Series ColorFine Properties Page Setup Color Features Paper Size: Letter (8.5 x - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 12
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing Selecting settings for specialty media When your printer software was installed, the printer driver was set to the default settings. Use the default settings for printing most - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 13
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing When you are printing on this specialty media: Sheets of custom-sized paper Banner paper Transparencies Note: When printing - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 14
printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Steps to basic printing When you are printing on this specialty media: From the Page Setup tab, make these selections: Iron-on transfers Note: Many software applications accept ironon transfers differently. We - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 15
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Steps to basic printing Step Three: Print your document 1 From your application's File menu, click Print. 2 From the Print dialog box, click OK or Print (depending on the application). Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix 15 Index - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 16
printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Beyond the basics You can use your printer for: Printing photos Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper Printing photos You can print quality photos with the black and color cartridge combination that came with your - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 17
your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Beyond the basics Step Two: Customize the printer software for printing photos 1 Open the printer driver. For help, see page 9. 2 Adjust the Document Color settings: a Click the Color tab. b Select Natural Color. Lexmark Z53 Series ColorFine - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 18
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Beyond the basics 3 Customize the settings for printing photos: a Click the Page Setup tab. Lexmark Z53 Series ColorFine Properties Page Setup Color Features b Select the Paper Size. Paper Size - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 19
OK or Print (depending on the application). 3 When you have finished printing your photos, reinstall the black print cartridge. 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 - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 20
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Beyond the basics Step Two: Customize the printer software for your twosided print job For help opening the printer driver, see page 9. 1 Select the paper size and orientation: a Click the Page - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 21
the other side of the pages. Lexmark Z53 Series ColorFine Properties Page Setup Color Features Print Options Dry Time Delay Two-Sided Printing None Long Edge Short Edge Print Instruction Sheet Cartridge Maintenance Clean Rollers (Hagaki) Defaults About Lexmark Hot Spot Help Click this to attach - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 22
printer Troubleshooting the odd-numbered pages finish 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 NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 23
to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer This section describes how to install, replace, and care for your print cartridges. You can use the Control Program, one of your printer's software programs, to help you with these - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 24
Control Program The Control Program lets you monitor your printer, and install or replace print cartridges. To open the Control Program from Windows: 1 From the Start menu, click Programs. 2 Click Lexmark Z53 Series ColorFine. 3 Click Lexmark Z53 Control Program. Troubleshooting Appendix 24 Index - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 25
to find printer software version and copyright information Control Program - Lexmark Z53 Series ColorFine StatusCartridge OptionAbout • Install or replace a print cartridge Low • Clean the print nozzles • Align the cartridges • Print a test page • View cartridge part numbers and order supplies - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 26
basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Maintaining your printer Installing or replacing a print cartridge 1 Make sure the Power light is On. Power light Paper Feed light 2 Raise the front cover. The print cartridge carrier moves to the loading position unless - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 27
printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer 3 Remove the old print cartridge. Store or dispose of the old cartridge. 4 Open the Control Program. For help, see page 24. 5 Click the Cartridge tab. 6 Click Install/Change Cartridges. 27 - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 28
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer 7 The Change Cartridges dialog box displays. Follow the steps on your screen to install the cartridges. a To control the speed of the animation on your screen, click Stop. - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 29
the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer 8 The Choose Cartridges window displays: a Select the cartridge(s) you installed in your printer. b If you installed a new cartridge(s), click the appropriate box to reset the ink levels to full. Choose - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 30
your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer Improving print quality If print quality is not what you expect, align your print cartridges or clean your print nozzles. Aligning the print cartridges Normally, you only align the print cartridges after installing a new - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 31
Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer 4 Click Align Cartridges. Your printer prints an alignment test page and the Align Cartridge dialog box displays. The test page looks similar to the one shown: Depending on the cartridge combination you installed, an - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 32
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer 6 In the Align Cartridges dialog box, enter the pattern numbers from the printed test Example: F Example: b After you have entered a number for each pattern, click OK. 32 - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 33
Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer Cleaning the print nozzles The print cartridge nozzle test helps you pinpoint any clogged nozzles. The nozzle test also cleans the print cartridge by forcing ink through the nozzles. A test line - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 34
printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer 4 Click Clean Print Nozzles. The printer feeds a sheet of paper and prints a nozzle test pattern, similar to the one shown: If any of these colors are missing on your printed test page, your cartridge may be out of that color of ink - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 35
basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer 5 Compare the diagonal lines above the three times, go to step 6. 6 Remove and reinstall the print cartridge. 7 Repeat the nozzle test. 8 If the lines are still broken, continue with the - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 36
your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Maintaining your printer Wiping print nozzles and contacts If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles (see page 33), there may be dried ink on the print nozzles or contacts. 1 Remove the print cartridges from the printer. For - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 37
cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 38
flashing lights When there is a problem, first make sure that: • The power supply is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet. • The printer is turned On. • If you are using a parallel cable, make sure it is an IEEE 1284- compliant parallel cable that supports bidirectional - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 39
Program, click the Options tab. 2 Make sure Enable Bidirectional Support is checked. For additional help, refer to the Troubleshooting section of your printer software Help files. Printer prints slowly or doesn't print If your printer doesn't print, your printer and your computer may not be able to - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 40
printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Before proceeding, verify that: • The parallel or USB cable is securely attached to both the printer and the computer. • The printer is plugged in and turned On. • Your printer port is set to an LPTn - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 41
: • The print cartridges are installed correctly. For help, see page 26. • If you are using a parallel cable, make sure it is an IEEE 1284- compliant parallel cable that supports bidirectional printing. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print Make sure: • Your Lexmark printer is set as - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 42
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting • You have removed the sticker and transparent tape covering the bottom of the print cartridges. For help, see page 26. Printer prints very slowly • Close any open applications not in - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 43
of the sheet feeder. Make sure the paper guide is against the side of the envelopes. • Make sure envelopes or the appropriate specialty papers are selected in the printer driver. • Make sure you are using a paper or envelope size supported by your printer. • Your application may not be designed to - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 44
Power button to turn your printer On. 5 Resend your document to print. Document prints with mistakes or poor quality Print is too dark or smudged • Make sure the paper is straight and unwrinkled. • Let the ink dry before handling the paper. • Make sure the Paper Type setting in the printer software - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 45
Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Vertical straight lines are not smooth To improve the print quality of vertical straight lines in tables, borders, and graphs, try the following: • Select a higher Print Quality setting. • Align the print cartridges. For help - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 46
your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Print quality is poor at the left, right, top or bottom edge of page Like other printers, your printer cannot print job to print. • Align the print cartridges. For help, see page 30. • Clean the print nozzles. For help, see page 33. 46 - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 47
Troubleshooting Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen • Select Natural Color as the Document Color: 1 From the printer driver, click the Color tab. 2 Make sure Natural Color is selected. • Check the print cartridge ink levels. A print cartridge may be out of ink or low on ink - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 48
basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Troubleshooting Characters are missing or unexpected • Make sure your Lexmark Z53 printer driver is selected as the default printer. • Your printer may have two-way communication problems. For help see page 39 - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 49
cartridge is running out of ink. Purchase a new print cartridge. 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. • If the printer has a paper jam, see page 44. The Power light blinks twice The print cartridge - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 50
the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Appendix In this section, you can find information about: • Notices • Safety information Electronic Emission Notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Information Statement The Lexmark Z53 Color Jetprinter has been - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 51
printer Troubleshooting Appendix Index Appendix Director of Lab Operations Lexmark Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., printers, monitors, or fax machines that power down when they are not being used. This feature will cut the energy used by up to 50 percent. Lexmark - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 52
Steps to basic printing Beyond the basics Maintaining your printer Troubleshooting Appendix Power supply If your power supply fails, replace it with the Lexmark replacemnet part or other UL LISTED Direct Plug-In Power Unit marked "Class 2" and rated 30 Vdc at 1A. Safety Information • If your - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 53
13 bidirectional communications problem indicators 39 blinking lights Paper Feed 49 Power 49 C cards loading 6 setting recommenda- tions 12 cartridges, print aligning 30 installing 26 part numbers 25 preserving 37 removing 27 replacing 26 characters misformed 46 Choose Cartridges win- dow 29 color - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 54
45 iron-on transfers loading 7 settings 14 J Japanese VCCI Notice 51 L lights locating 49 patterns 49 loading paper 4 specialty papers 6 M margins minimum settings 46 messages, error Ink Low 49 Index Paper Jam 49 Printer Not Ready 40 Printer Offline 40 N notices 50 Energy Star 51 European Community - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 55
guide 5 parallel cable specifications 38, 41 photo paper loading 7, 16 setttings 12 postcards loading 6 settings 12 Power light 49 power supply 52 print cartridges aligning 30 cleaning 33 installing 26 part numbers 25 preserving 37 removing 27 replacing 26 print contacts wiping 36 Print Instruction - Lexmark Z53 | User's Guide for Windows NT and Windows 2000 (4.0 MB) - Page 56
4 software applications Control Program 24 Document Defaults (Printing Preferenc- es) 9 specialty papers loading 6 settings 12 supplies, ordering 25 flashing lights 49 missing colors 34 poor print quality 44 specialty print jobs 48 two-sided printing 19 two-way communications problem indicators
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