Lexmark Z53 Users Manual Color Jetprinter

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Lexmark Z53

Lexmark Z53Lexmark Z53

Lexmark Z53

Color Jetprinter

User’s Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98

Edition: February 2001

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Contents

ContentsContents

Contents

Steps to basic printing 1

Steps to basic printing 1Steps to basic printing 1

Steps to basic printing 1

Step One: Load the paper 2

Step Two: Customize the Printer Properties 5

Step Three: Print your document 8

Printing beyond the basics 9

Printing beyond the basics 9Printing beyond the basics 9

Printing beyond the basics 9

Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 9

Printing handouts 12

Printing booklets 15

Printing posters 18

Maintaining your printer 21

Maintaining your printer 21Maintaining your printer 21

Maintaining your printer 21

Using the Control Program 21

Installing or replacing print cartridges 22

Improving print quality 23

Troubleshooting 27

Troubleshooting 27Troubleshooting 27

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 34

Appendix 35

Appendix 35Appendix 35

Appendix 35

Printing from DOS 35

Statement of limited warranty 35

Electronic emission notices 37

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Energy star 38

Safety information 38

Index 39

Index 39Index 39

Index 39

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Steps to basic printing

Steps to basic printingSteps to basic printing

Steps to basic printing

This book describes how to use your printer on Windows 95

and Windows 98. For help using your printer with:

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Windows NT 4.0 or Windows 2000, refer to the User’s

Guide button on the Printer Software CD for Windows.

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Macintosh OS 8.6 or higher, refer to the User’s Guide icon

found in the desktop Lexmark Z53 folder.

Basic printing is as easy as:

1 Load the paper (see the next section)

2 Customize the Printer Properties (see page 5)

3 Print your document (see page 8)

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Step One: Load the paper

Step One: Load the paperStep One: Load the paper

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.

2 Squeeze the release tab and the paper guide together and

slide the paper guide to the edge of the paper.

Sheet feeder

Paper alignment marks

Release tab Paper guide

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Loading specialty papers

Loading specialty papersLoading specialty papers

Loading specialty papers

Follow these guidelines when loading specialty papers:

Load up to:

Load up to:Load up to:

Load up to: Make sure:

Make sure:Make sure:

Make sure:

10 envelopes • the print side is facing you.

• the envelopes are loaded vertically

against the right side of the sheet

feeder and the paper guide is

against the edge of the envelopes.

• The stamp location is in the upper

left corner.

10 greeting cards, index

cards, postcards, or photo

cards

• the print side is facing you.

• the cards are loaded vertically against the right side of the

sheet feeder and the paper guide is against the edge of the

cards.

25 sheets of photo paper • the print side is facing you.

• the paper guide is against the edge of the paper.

20 sheets of banner 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 or Banner A4 paper size in the

Printer Properties.

10 transparencies • the rough side of the transparency is facing you (smooth

side down).

• the paper guide is against the edge of the transparencies.

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up to 100 sheets of custom-

sized paper • the print side is facing you and the paper guide is against

the side of the paper.

• your paper size fits within these dimensions:

-Width dimensions:

76 mm to 216 mm

3.0” to 8.5”

-Length dimensions:

127 mm to 432 mm

5.0” to 17.0”

25 iron-on transfers • you load the iron-on transfers following the instructions on

the package.

• the paper guide is against the side of the iron-on transfers.

Load up to:

Load up to:Load up to:

Load up to: Make sure:

Make sure:Make sure:

Make sure:

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Step Two: Customize the Printer Properties

Step Two: Customize the Printer PropertiesStep Two: Customize the Printer Properties

Step Two: Customize the Printer Properties

Your printer software includes several applications that let

you easily perform printing tasks. One of these applications is

called Printer Properties.

The Printer Properties application include four tabs: Job

Finishing, Paper, Document/Quality, and Advanced. Each tab

contains settings relating to the operation of your printer and

its software.

Opening the Printer Properties

Opening the Printer Properties Opening the Printer Properties

Opening the Printer Properties

You can open the Printer Properties from almost every

application. This lets you change printer settings ONLY for the

document(s) you are currently creating in the application. To

open the Printer Properties from an application:

1 Open the application’s File menu.

2 Choose Print

PrintPrint

Print (or Printer

PrinterPrinter

Printer) Setup

SetupSetup

Setup.

3 In the Printer Setup dialog box, click the Properties

PropertiesProperties

Properties,

Option

OptionOption

Option, or Setup

SetupSetup

Setup button (depending on the application).

4 Change settings as needed.

When you open the Printer Properties from Windows, the

settings apply to ALL documents, unless you change them

from the application. To open the Printer Properties from

Windows:

1 From the Start menu, select Settings

SettingsSettings

Settings, and then select

Printers

PrintersPrinters

Printers.

2 From the Printers folder, right-click the printer icon for

your printer.

3 Select Properties

PropertiesProperties

Properties from the sidebar menu.

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Click the...

Click the...Click the...

Click the...

Job Finishing

Job FinishingJob Finishing

Job Finishing tab

to print:

• Handouts

•Posters

• Booklets

•Two-sided

documents

Paper

PaperPaper

Paper tab to:

• Select a paper size and orientation

• Set the number of copies to print

• Reverse the printing order of your

document pages. The first page of

your document will be on top of the

stack in the paper exit tray.

• Collate your document

Advanced

AdvancedAdvanced

Advanced tab to

adjust:

• Halftone

settings

• Image

settings

Document/Quality

Document/QualityDocument/Quality

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 internet

• Allow Pages to Dry

• The default settings

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Choosing printer settings for specialty papers

Choosing printer settings for specialty papersChoosing printer settings for specialty papers

Choosing 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 settings for printing on specialty

papers, use the following table:

When you are

When you are When you are

When you are

printing on this

printing on this printing on this

printing on this

specialty paper:

specialty paper:specialty paper:

specialty paper:

Click this Printer

Click this Printer Click this Printer

Click this Printer

Properties tab:

Properties tab:Properties tab:

Properties tab: To make these selections:

To make these selections:To make these selections:

To make these selections:

Envelopes Paper From the Paper Size area, scroll to select

the appropriate envelope size.

Note: Many applications are

designed to override the envelope

settings in Printer Properties.

Greeting cards, index

cards, or postcards Document/Quality

Paper

From the Paper Type area, select Greet-

ing Card Stock.

Select the appropriate Paper Size set-

ting.

Photo papers Document/Quality From the Paper Type area, select

Glossy/Photo Paper.

Note: 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. For help, see page 22.

Banner paper Paper From the list of Paper Sizes, select Ban-

ner or Banner A4.

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Step Three: Print your document

Step Three: Print your document Step Three: Print your document

Step Three: Print your document

1 From your application’s File

File File

File menu, click Print

PrintPrint

Print.

2 From the Print dialog box, click OK

OKOK

OK or Print

Print Print

Print (depending on the

application).

Sheets of custom

size paper Paper From the list of Paper Sizes, scroll to

select Custom. Enter the dimensions for

your custom paper size. For help, see

“Loading specialty papers” on page 3.

Iron-on transfers Document/Quality From the Paper Type area, select Iron-On

Transfer.

Transparencies Document/Quality From the Paper Type area, select Trans-

parency.

Select Normal (600 x 600 dpi), High

(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.

When you are

When you are When you are

When you are

printing on this

printing on this printing on this

printing on this

specialty paper:

specialty paper:specialty paper:

specialty paper:

Click this Printer

Click this Printer Click this Printer

Click this Printer

Properties tab:

Properties tab:Properties tab:

Properties tab: To make these selections:

To make these selections:To make these selections:

To make these selections:

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Printing beyond the basics

Printing beyond the basicsPrinting beyond the basics

Printing beyond the basics

You can use your printer to print:

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on both sides of a sheet of paper (see the next section)

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handouts (see page 12)

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booklets (see page 15)

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posters (see page 18)

Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper

Printing on both sides of a sheet of paperPrinting on both sides of a sheet of paper

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 One: Load the paper

Step One: Load the paperStep One: Load the paper

Step One: Load the paper

Load up to 100 sheets of paper against the right side of the

sheet feeder. For help, see page 2.

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Step Two: Customize the Printer Properties for your

Step Two: Customize the Printer Properties for your Step Two: Customize the Printer Properties for your

Step Two: Customize the Printer Properties for your

two-sided print job

two-sided print job two-sided print job

two-sided print job

1 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5.

2 Select the page orientation and size:

aClick the Paper

PaperPaper

Paper tab.

b Select the appropriate Paper Size

Paper SizePaper Size

Paper Size.

c Select Portrait

PortraitPortrait

Portrait or Landscape

LandscapeLandscape

Landscape orientation.

3 Customize the Printer Properties for two-sided printing:

aClick the Job

JobJob

Job

Finishing

FinishingFinishing

Finishing tab.

b Select Two-sided

Two-sided Two-sided

Two-sided

printing

printingprinting

printing.

c Select

a binding edge

binding edgebinding edge

binding edge.

When you select

Portrait

PortraitPortrait

Portrait orientation,

choose between these

binding edge options.

Note: When you

select Landscape

orientation, choose

between these

binding edge options: Long Edge

Binding Short Edge

Binding

dTo receive

paper reloading

instructions,

select Print

Print Print

reloading

reloading reloading

reloading

instructions

instructions instructions

instructions

after the first

after the first after the first

after the first

side prints

side printsside prints

side prints.

e Click OK

OKOK

OK.

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Step Three: Print your two-sided document

Step Three: Print your two-sided documentStep Three: Print your two-sided document

Step Three: Print your two-sided document

1 From your application’s File

FileFile

File menu, select Print

PrintPrint

Print. The odd-

numbered pages print first.

2 When the first side of all your two-sided document is

finished printing, your printer software prompts you to

reload the paper.

3Click OK

OKOK

OK. The even-numbered pages print on the other

side.

4 To return to single-sided printing:

a From the Printer Properties, click the Job Finishing

Job Finishing Job Finishing

Job Finishing tab.

b Make sure Two-sided printing

Two-sided printingTwo-sided printing

Two-sided printing is not

notnot

not selected.

cClick OK

OK OK

OK.

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.

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Printing handouts

Printing handoutsPrinting handouts

Printing handouts

You can conserve paper by printing handouts or multiple page

images on a single sheet of paper.

Step One: Load the paper

Step One: Load the paper Step One: Load the paper

Step One: Load the paper

Load up to 100 sheets of paper against the right side of the sheet

feeder. For help, see page 2.

Step Two: Customize the Printer Properties for

Step Two: Customize the Printer Properties for Step Two: Customize the Printer Properties for

Step Two: Customize the Printer Properties for

handouts

handoutshandouts

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 of the page image and not

notnot

not the sheet of paper the

page image prints on.

aClick the Paper

Paper Paper

Paper tab.

b From the Orientation

OrientationOrientation

Orientation area, select Portrait

Portrait Portrait

Portrait or Landscape

Landscape Landscape

Landscape.

3 From the Paper Size

Paper SizePaper Size

Paper Size area, select a paper size.

Four page

images on a

single sheet of

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4 Customize the Printer Properties for printing handouts:

The screen graphic changes as you make selections,

showing how the printed page will look.

5 To print your handout on one side of the paper, click OK

OKOK

OK.

To print your handout on both sides of the paper:

a Select Two-sided printing

Two-sided printingTwo-sided printing

Two-sided printing.

b To receive paper reloading instructions, select Print

Print Print

reloading instructions after the first side prints

reloading instructions after the first side printsreloading instructions after the first side prints

reloading instructions after the first side prints.

c Click Long Edge Binding

Long Edge BindingLong Edge Binding

Long Edge Binding or Short Edge Binding

Short Edge BindingShort Edge Binding

Short Edge Binding.

dClick OK

OKOK

OK.

c Select the

Number of Prints

Number of Prints Number of Prints

Number of Prints

(page images) to

print on a single

sheet.

dTo print a

representation of

the paper edges

for each page

image, select

Print Page

Print Page Print Page

Print Page

Borders

BordersBorders

Borders.

aClick the Job

Job Job

Job

Finishing

FinishingFinishing

Finishing tab.

b Select

Handout

HandoutHandout

Handout.

The graphic

shows three

Portrait

PortraitPortrait

Portrait-

oriented page

images with

Page Borders

Page BordersPage Borders

Page Borders.

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Step Three: Print your handouts

Step Three: Print your handoutsStep Three: Print your handouts

Step Three: Print your handouts

1 From your application’s File

File File

File menu, select Print

PrintPrint

Print.

2 From the Print dialog box, click OK

OKOK

OK or Print

PrintPrint

Print (depending on the

application).

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• If you formatted your handouts to print on one side of each

page, go to step 5.

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• If you formatted your handouts for two-sided printing,

continue with printing the second side of your handouts.

3 When the first side of all your handouts is finished printing,

your printer software prompts you to reload the paper.

4Click OK

OKOK

OK. The even-numbered pages print on the other side.

5 To go back to normal printing:

a From the Job Finishing

Job FinishingJob Finishing

Job Finishing tab, select Normal

Normal Normal

Normal.

bClick OK

OKOK

OK.

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.

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Printing booklets

Printing bookletsPrinting booklets

Printing booklets

You can print and bundle your document together to make a

booklet.

Step One: Load the paper

Step One: Load the paper Step One: Load the paper

Step One: Load the paper

Load up to 100 sheets of paper against the right side of the

sheet feeder. For help, see page 2.

Step Two: Customize your Printer Properties

Step Two: Customize your Printer PropertiesStep Two: Customize your Printer Properties

Step Two: Customize your Printer Properties

1 Select the correct paper size in your software application.

You can select from these paper sizes when printing

booklets:

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••

•Statement

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••

• Letter

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•A4

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•A5

2 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see

page 5.

3Click the Job Finishing

Job FinishingJob Finishing

Job Finishing tab.

4 Select Booklet

BookletBooklet

Booklet.

5 To receive paper reloading instructions, click Print

Print Print

reloading instructions after the first side prints

reloading instructions after the first side printsreloading instructions after the first side prints

reloading instructions after the first side prints.

6 Select the number of Sheets Per Bundle

Sheets Per BundleSheets Per Bundle

Sheets Per Bundle.

Notes: A bundle is any number of sheets of paper folded

together. For help, see page 17.

When printing with a heavier paper stock, select a

smaller number of Sheets Per Bundle to allow for binding

considerations.

7Click OK

OKOK

OK.

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Step Three: Print your booklet

Step Three: Print your bookletStep Three: Print your booklet

Step Three: Print your booklet

1 From your application’s File

FileFile

File menu, select Print

PrintPrint

Print.

2 From the Print dialog box, click OK

OKOK

OK or Print

PrintPrint

Print (depending on the

application).

3 When the first side of your booklet is finished printing, your

printer software prompts you to reload the paper.

4Click OK

OKOK

OK. The even-numbered pages print on the other side.

5 To go back to normal printing:

a From the Job Finishing

Job Finishing Job Finishing

Job Finishing tab, select Normal

Normal Normal

Normal.

bClick OK

OKOK

OK.

6 Assemble your booklet. For help, see page 17.

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.

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Building a booklet

Building a bookletBuilding a booklet

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.

3 Stack the rest of your bundles, one on top of the other,

until your booklet is complete.

4 Bind the bundles together to complete your booklet.

Five bundles

stacked to form a

booklet.

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Printing posters

Printing postersPrinting posters

Printing posters

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

single-page as a 4, 9, or 16-page poster.

Step One: Load the paper

Step One: Load the paperStep One: Load the paper

Step One: Load the paper

Load up to 100 sheets of paper against the right side of the sheet

feeder. For help, see page 2.

Note: For the best print quality, use a heavy-weight paper.

Step two: Customize the Printer Properties for your

Step two: Customize the Printer Properties for your Step two: Customize the Printer Properties for your

Step two: Customize the Printer Properties for your

poster

posterposter

poster

1 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5.

2Click the Job Finishing

Job FinishingJob Finishing

Job Finishing tab.

3 Select Poster

PosterPoster

Poster.

4 Select your poster size.

The number you select represents the number of pages that

make up the height and width of your poster. For example, if

you select 4 x 4, your printed poster is four pages high and

four pages wide.

5 Select Show Crop Marks

Show Crop MarksShow Crop Marks

Show Crop Marks if you want to print markers that

show you where to easily trim (crop) the unprinted white

space from the edges of the paper.

6Click OK

OKOK

OK.

A single page

enlarged to a nine

page poster.

Crop marks make

it easy to trim the

poster pages.

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Step Three: Print and assemble your poster

Step Three: Print and assemble your posterStep Three: Print and assemble your poster

Step Three: Print and assemble your poster

1 From your application’s File

FileFile

File menu, select Print

PrintPrint

Print.

2 From the Print dialog box, click OK

OKOK

OK or Print

Print Print

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 each printed page, trim the white edges from two

adjacent sides.

For example, trim the white edge from the top and left

sides of each page.

4 Arrange the pages so that every trimmed edge overlaps

an untrimmed edge (the white edge).

5 Tape the backs of the pages together.

6 To complete your poster, trim any remaining white edges.

Printed pages

with the white

edge trimmed

from two

adjacent sides

Trimmed edges

Untrimmed

edges

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Selecting specific pages to print

Selecting specific pages to print Selecting specific pages to print

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

Job Finishing Job Finishing

Job Finishing tab, click Select Pages to Print

Select Pages to PrintSelect Pages to Print

Select Pages to Print.

2 From the Select Pages to Print screen:

3 Print your poster page(s).

4 Assemble your poster. For help, see page 19.

5 To go back to regular printing:

a From the Job Finishing

Job FinishingJob Finishing

Job Finishing tab, select Normal

NormalNormal

Normal.

bClick OK

OKOK

OK.

In the example shown, only

one page, tile 1, is selected to

print.

Click Select All

Select AllSelect All

Select All to select all the

tiles, and then click the tiles you

do not want to print.

Click OK

OKOK

OK.

To quickly select a few tiles to

print, click Remove All

Remove AllRemove All

Remove All to remove

all the tiles, and then click the

tiles you want to print.

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Maintaining your printer

Maintaining your printerMaintaining your printer

Maintaining your printer

Using the Control Program

Using the Control ProgramUsing the Control Program

Using the Control Program

The Control Program lets you monitor your printer, and install

or replace print cartridges. To open the Control Program from

the

Start

Start Start

Start

menu, click:

1Programs

ProgramsPrograms

Programs.

2 Lexmark Z53 Series

Lexmark Z53 SeriesLexmark Z53 Series

Lexmark Z53 Series.

3 Lexmark Z53 Control Program

Lexmark Z53 Control ProgramLexmark Z53 Control Program

Lexmark Z53 Control Program.

Click the...

Click the...Click the...

Click the...

Status

StatusStatus

Status tab to:

• Monitor the status of your

print job

• Cancel your print job

• Print a test page

• View your ink levels

Cartridges

CartridgesCartridges

Cartridges

tab to:

• 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

DOS Printing

DOS PrintingDOS Printing

DOS Printing tab

to change settings for

DOS printing.

Options

OptionsOptions

Options tab to

enable/disable various

printer software

functions, such as Sound

Effects and Buffer Mode.

About

AboutAbout

About

tab to find

printer software

version and copyright

information.

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Installing or replacing print cartridges

Installing or replacing print cartridgesInstalling or replacing print cartridges

Installing or replacing print cartridges

1 Make sure the Power light is On.

2 Raise the front cover. The print cartridge carrier moves to the

loading position unless the printer is busy.

3 Remove the old print cartridge. Store or dispose of the old

cartridge.

4 Install the replacement cartridge in the printer:

Power

light Paper

Feed light

Front cover

Print cartridge carrier in the

loading position

Push back firmly on

the cartridge until it

snaps

snapssnaps

snaps securely into

place.

Insert the

replacement print

cartridge into the

print cartridge

carrier.

If you are installing a new

cartridge, remove only

onlyonly

only the

sticker and transparent

tape from the bottom of

the print cartridge.

Warning

WarningWarning

Warning: DO NOT

touch the gold

contact area on the

print cartridge.

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5 From the Control Program’s Cartridges tab, select

Install/Change Cartridge

Install/Change CartridgeInstall/Change Cartridge

Install/Change Cartridge. For help, see page 21.

Select the cartridge type you installed and click OK

OKOK

OK.

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 quality

Improving print qualityImproving print quality

Improving print quality

If the print quality is not satisfactory, a simple cartridge

alignment may improve print quality. If print quality still is not

satisfactory after aligning the print cartridges, you may need

to clean the print nozzles.

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Aligning print cartridges

Aligning print cartridgesAligning print cartridges

Aligning print cartridges

1 Load plain paper in the printer.

2 From the Control Program’s Cartridges

CartridgesCartridges

Cartridges tab, select Align

Align Align

Align

Cartridges

CartridgesCartridges

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 combination installed. Each

pattern has a number under it. The test page that prints is

similar to the one shown:

3 From each alignment group on the test page, find the number

under the alignment pattern that comes closest to forming a

perfectly straight line.

For example, in sample group A

A, the arrow points to the

pattern that comes

closest to forming a straight line.

4 In the Align Cartridges dialog box, enter the pattern numbers

from the printed test page that come closest to forming a

straight line.

5 After you have entered a number for all of the patterns, click

OKOK

OK.

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Cleaning print nozzles

Cleaning print nozzlesCleaning print nozzles

Cleaning print nozzles

1 Load plain paper in the printer.

2 From the Control Program’s Cartridges

CartridgesCartridges

Cartridges tab, select Clean

Clean Clean

Clean

Print Nozzles

Print NozzlesPrint Nozzles

Print Nozzles. For help, see page 21.

The printer feeds a sheet of paper and prints a nozzle test

pattern, similar to the one shown:

3 Compare the diagonal line above the printed bars to the

diagonal line below the printed bars.

Look for a break in the diagonal lines above the printed

bars. A broken line indicates clogged nozzles.

If the bottom line still has breaks, run the test up to two more

times.

•

••

• If the print quality is satisfactory after running the test

three times, the print nozzles are clean. You do not

need to complete the remaining steps.

•

••

• If the print quality of both lines is not satisfactory after

running the test three times, continue with step 4.

4 Remove and reinstall the print cartridges.

Broken lines at the

top of the page

indicate clogged

nozzles.

Unbroken lines at the

bottom of the page

indicate the nozzles

were cleaned.

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

to replace your

print cartridge.

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5 Repeat the nozzle test.

6 If the lines are still broken, wipe the print cartridge nozzles.

For help, see the next section.

Wiping print nozzles

Wiping print nozzlesWiping print nozzles

Wiping print nozzles

If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles

(see page 25), there may be 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.

Preserving print cartridges

Preserving print cartridgesPreserving print cartridges

Preserving print cartridges

To ensure the longest life from your print cartridge and optimum

performance from your printer:

•

Keep a new print cartridge in its packaging until you are ready

to install it.

•

Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to

replace, clean, or store it in an air-tight container. The print

cartridge does not print correctly if removed from the printer

and left exposed for 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 one

of the print cartridge carriers empty may 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.

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Troubleshooting

TroubleshootingTroubleshooting

Troubleshooting

This section lists printer problems, and what you can do to

solve them. From the list of printing problems in the left

margin, select a category that describes your printing

problem. Read the category for help finding the solution.

When your printer has 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

printing.

•

Two-way communications is NOT disabled in your printer

software.

1From the printer’s Control Program

Control ProgramControl Program

Control Program, click the

Options

OptionsOptions

Options tab.

2Make sure Disable Printer to PC

Disable Printer to PC Disable Printer to PC

Disable Printer to PC

Communications

Communications Communications

Communications is not

notnot

not checked.

nter pr

nts

nter pr

nts

nter pr

nts

nter pr

nts

slowly or

slowly or slowly or

slowly or

doesn’t print

doesn’t printdoesn’t print

doesn’t print

(see

(see (see

(see page 28

page 28page 28

page 28)

)))

Paper misfeeds or

Paper misfeeds or Paper misfeeds or

Paper misfeeds or

jams

amsjams

ams (see page 30

(see page 30 (see page 30

(see page 30

)

Document

Document Document

Document

prints with

prints with prints with

prints with

mistakes or

mistakes or mistakes or

mistakes or

poor quality

poor qualitypoor quality

poor quality

(see

(see (see

(see page 31

page 31page 31

page 31)

)))

Problems with

Problems with Problems with

Problems with

transparencies,

transparencies, transparencies,

transparencies,

photos,

photos, photos,

photos,

envelopes...

envelopes... envelopes...

envelopes...

(see page 33)

(see page 33)(see page 33)

(see page 33)

Error messages

Error messages Error messages

Error messages

and flashing lights

and flashing lightsand flashing lights

and flashing lights

(see page 34

(see page 34(see page 34

(see page 34)

)))

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Printer prints slowly or doesn’t print

Printer prints slowly or doesn’t print Printer prints slowly or doesn’t print

Printer prints slowly or doesn’t print

If your printer does not print, your printer and your computer may

not be able to communicate 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 printer’s Control Program are shaded.

•

Error messages (such as Paper Out) and job progress

information do not display on your computer screen.

Before proceeding, verify that:

•

The parallel, or USB, cable is securely attached to both the

printer and the personal computer.

•

The printer is plugged in and turned On.

•

Your printer port is set to an LPTn port for a parallel cable, and

to a USB port for a USB cable.

If you have a switch box or other device (such as a scanner or fax)

connected to the computer's parallel port, make sure it supports

bidirectional communication. You may need to disconnect your

printer from the switch box or other device and connect it directly

to your computer.

Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print

Make sure:

•

You have removed the sticker and transparent tape from the

bottom of the print cartridges. For help, see page 22.

•

You have selected your Lexmark printer driver as the default

printer.

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Printer is plugged in but doesn’t print, or you

get a Printer Offline message

Make sure:

•

The printer is turned On, and has paper loaded correctly.

•

The parallel, or USB, cable is completely plugged into the

printer

•

The printer is not being held or paused. To check the

printer status:

1From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark

Lexmark Lexmark

Lexmark

Z53 icon

Z53 iconZ53 icon

Z53 icon.

2Click the Printer

PrinterPrinter

Printer menu and make sure no check

mark appears next to the Pause Printing

Pause PrintingPause Printing

Pause Printing option.

Print a test page. If the test page prints, the printer is

functioning properly. Check your application.

Test page does not print

Make sure:

•

Your print cartridges are properly installed. For help, see

page 22.

•

Your cable is correct and not damaged. If you are using a

parallel cable, make sure it is an IEEE 1284-compliant

parallel cable that supports bidirectional printing.

Printer prints very slowly

If you are printing photos or your document contains

graphics, it may take longer to print than regular text.

•

Close any open applications.

•

Decrease the Print Quality setting.

•

Consider purchasing more memory, or increasing the

virtual memory for your computer.

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Paper misfeeds or jams

Paper misfeeds or jamsPaper misfeeds or jams

Paper misfeeds or jams

Paper misfeeds or pulls multiple sheets while

moving through the printer

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 of your paper, the sheet feeder

can hold up to 100 sheets of paper.

•

The left paper guide is against the side of the paper and it

does not cause the paper to bow in the sheet feeder.

•

The printer is on a flat, level surface.

Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty

papers

If regular paper feeds without problems, make sure:

•

You are loading the envelopes correctly. For help, see

“Loading specialty papers” on 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 the

user’s documentation that came with your application.

Printer has a paper jam

Try removing the paper from the sheet feeder. If the paper is

lodged too far into the printer and can’t be removed:

1 Press the Power button to turn the printer Off.

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2 Pull firmly on the paper to remove it. If you cannot reach

the paper because it is too far into the printer, raise the

front cover and pull the paper out.

3 Close the front cover.

4 Press the Power button to turn the printer On.

5 Resend your document to print.

Document prints with mistakes or poor quality

Document prints with mistakes or poor qualityDocument prints with mistakes or poor quality

Document prints with mistakes or poor quality

Vertical straight lines are not smooth

To improve the print quality of vertical straight lines in tables,

borders, and graphs:

•

Select a higher Print Quality setting.

•

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.

Printed pages have alternating bands of light

and dark print (intermittent printing)

•

Make sure Enable Buffer Mode is selected on the Options

tab of the Control Program.

•

Select High (1200 x 1200 dpi) or Maximum (2400 x1200

dpi) Print Quality on the Document/Quality tab of Printer

Properties.

•

Your printer may have two-way communications

problems. For help, see page 28.

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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 type. If

you are printing on regular paper, select Draft (300 x 600 dpi).

•

You may need to clean the print nozzles. For help, see page

25.

Print quality is poor at the left, right, top, or bottom

edge of page

Like other printers, your printer cannot print in the extreme left,

right, top, or bottom edges of a page. Use these minimum

settings:

•

Left and right margins:

6.35 mm (0.25 in.) each for all paper sizes except A4.

For A4 size paper- 3.37 mm (0.133 in.) each.

•

Top and bottom 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 Printer Properties, select

Natural Color as the Document Type.

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•

Use a different brand of paper. Every paper brand accepts

ink differently and prints with slight color variations.

•

Remove any extra devices such as a scanner, and connect

the printer to the parallel port.

Colors on the printout are faded

•

Your print cartridge may be low on ink. Check 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 transparencies, photos, envelopes...

Problems with transparencies, photos, envelopes...Problems with transparencies, photos, envelopes...

Problems with transparencies, photos, envelopes...

Glossy photo papers or transparencies stick

together

•

Remove the photos or transparencies from the paper exit

tray as they exit the printer.

•

Let the photos or transparencies dry completely before

stacking.

•

Use a transparency or photo paper designed for an inkjet

printer.

Transparencies or photos contain white lines

•

From the Printer Properties, select High (1200 x 1200 dpi)

or Maximum (2400 x 1200 dpi).

•

Your print nozzles may need cleaning. For help, see page

25.

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Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty

papers

For help, see "Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty

papers"on page 30.

Error messages and flashing lights

Error messages and flashing lightsError messages and flashing lights

Error messages and flashing lights

Paper Jam message

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 the printer is out of paper:

1Load paper.

2Press the Paper Feed button.

•

If the printer has a paper jam, see page 30 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 seconds and turn the printer back On.

Power

light Paper

Feed light

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Appendix

AppendixAppendix

Appendix

In this section, you can find

information about:

•Printing from DOS

• Warranty

•Notices

Printing from DOS

Printing from DOSPrinting from DOS

Printing from DOS

To open your printer online Help

system and find information on

printing from DOS:

1 Open the Printer Properties

(for help, see page 5), or the

Control Program (for help,

see page 21).

2Click the Help

HelpHelp

Help button in the

lower-right corner of the

software screen.

3 At the top of the Help

screen, click Help

Help Help

Help

Contents

ContentsContents

Contents.

4 Scroll down the screen to

How to... .

5 From the How to... topics,

click Print from Windows

Print from Windows Print from Windows

Print from Windows

and DOS applications

and DOS applicationsand DOS applications

and DOS applications.

Statement of

Statement of Statement of

Statement of

limited warranty

limited warrantylimited warranty

limited warranty

Lexmark International,

Lexmark International, Lexmark International,

Lexmark International,

Inc., Lexington, KY

Inc., Lexington, KYInc., Lexington, KY

Inc., Lexington, KY

This warranty applies to the

United States and Canada. For

customers outside the U.S. and

Canada, refer to the country-

specific warranty information

that came with your printer.

Lexmark Z53 Color

Jetprinter ™

This Statement of Limited

Warranty applies to this product

if it was originally purchased for

your use, and not for resale,

from Lexmark or a Lexmark

remarketer, referred to in this

statement as “Remarketer.”

Warranty

WarrantyWarranty

Warranty

Lexmark warrants that this

product:

• Is manufactured from new

parts, or new and

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 order.

If this product does not function

as warranted during the

warranty period, contact a

Remarketer or Lexmark for

repair or replacement page (at

Lexmark’s option) without

charge.

If this product is a feature or

option, this statement applies

only when that feature or option

is used with the product for

which it was designed. To

obtain warranty service, you

may be required to present the

feature or option with the

product.

• If you transfer this product to

another user, warranty

service under the terms of

this statement is available to

that user for the remainder

of the warranty period. You

should transfer proof of

original purchase and this

statement to that user.

Warranty Service

Warranty ServiceWarranty Service

Warranty Service

The warranty period is 12

months and starts on the date

of original purchase as shown

on the purchase receipt.

•

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To obtain warranty service you may

be required to present proof of

original purchase. Warranty service

will be provided at a Remarketer or

a Lexmark designated location. You

may be required to deliver your

product to the Remarketer or

Lexmark, or ship it prepaid and

suitably packaged to a Lexmark

designated location. You are

responsible for loss of, or damage

to, a product in transit to the

Remarketer or the designated

location.

When warranty service involves the

exchange of a product or part, the

item replaced becomes the property

of the Remarketer or Lexmark. The

replacement may be a new or

repaired item. The replacement item

assumes the remaining warranty

period of the original product.

Replacement is not available to you

if the product you present for

exchange is defaced, altered, in

need of a repair not included in

warranty service, or damaged

beyond repair. Also, such product

must be free of any legal obligations

and restrictions.

Before you present this product for

warranty service, remove all

programs, data, and removable

storage 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 products no

longer covered by a Lexmark

warranty, technical support may only

be available for a fee.

Extent of Warranty

Extent of WarrantyExtent of Warranty

Extent of Warranty

We do not warrant uninterrupted or

error-free operation of a product.

Warranty service does not include

repair of failures caused by:

• modification or attachments

• accidents or misuse

• unsuitable physical or operating

environment

• maintenance by anyone other

than Lexmark or a Lexmark

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

ribbons)

• use of other than Lexmark

product or component

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE

WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY AND

MERCHANTABILITY AND MERCHANTABILITY AND

MERCHANTABILITY AND

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN

PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN

PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN

DURATION TO THE WARRANTY

DURATION TO THE WARRANTY DURATION TO THE WARRANTY

DURATION TO THE WARRANTY

PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES,

PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES, PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES,

PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES,

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL

APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.

APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.

APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.

Limitation of Liability

Limitation of LiabilityLimitation of Liability

Limitation of Liability

Your sole remedy under this

Statement of Limited Warranty is set

forth in this section. For any claim

concerning performance or

nonperformance of Lexmark or a

Remarketer for this product under

this Statement of Limited Warranty,

you may recover actual damages up

to the limit set forth in the following

paragraph.

Lexmark's liability for actual

damages from any cause

whatsoever will be limited to the

greater of 1) $5,000 or 2) the

amount you paid for the product

that caused the damages. This

limitation of liability will not apply to

claims by you for bodily injury or

damage to real property or tangible

personal property for which Lexmark

is legally liable. In no event will

Lexmark be liable for any lost profits,

lost savings, incidental damage, or

other economic consequential

damages. This is true even if you

advise Lexmark or a Remarketer of

the possibility of such damages.

Lexmark is not liable for any claim by

you based on a third party claim.

This limitation of remedies also

applies to any developer of materials

supplied to Lexmark. Lexmark’s and

the developer’s limitations of

remedies are not cumulative. Such

developer is an intended beneficiary

of this limitation.

Additional Rights

Additional RightsAdditional Rights

Additional Rights

Some states do not allow limitations

on how long an implied warranty

lasts, or do not allow the exclusion

or limitation of incidental or

consequential damages, so the

limitations or exclusions contained

above may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal

rights. You may also have other

rights which vary from state to state.

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Electronic emission

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Electronic emission

notices

notices notices

notices

Federal

Federal Federal

Federal

Communications

Communications Communications

Communications

Commission (FCC)

Commission (FCC) Commission (FCC)

Commission (FCC)

Compliance Information

Compliance Information Compliance Information

Compliance Information

Statement

StatementStatement

Statement

The Lexmark Z53 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. Operation is subject to

the following two conditions: (1)

this device may not cause

harmful interference, and (2) this

device must accept any

interference received, including

interference that may cause

undesired operation.

The FCC Class B limits are

designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful

interference in a residential

installation. This equipment

generates, uses and can radiate

radio frequency energy and, if

not installed and used in

accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful

interference to radio

communications. However, there

is no guarantee that interference

will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference

to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by

turning the equipment off and

on, the user is encouraged to try

to correct the interference by

one or more of the following

measures:

• Reorient or relocate the

receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation

between the equipment and

receiver.

• Connect the equipment into

an outlet on a circuit

different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

• Consult your point of

purchase or service

representative for additional

suggestions.

The manufacturer is not

responsible for any radio or

television interference caused by

using other than recommended

cables or by unauthorized

changes or modifications to this

equipment. Unauthorized

changes or modifications could

void the user's authority to

operate this equipment.

Note: To assure compliance

with FCC regulations on

electromagnetic interference

for a Class B computing

device, use a properly shielded

and grounded cable such as

Lexmark part number

1329605 for parallel attach or

43H5856 for USB attach. Use

of a substitute cable not

properly shielded and

grounded may result in a

violation of FCC regulations.

Any questions regarding this

compliance information

statement should be directed to:

Director of Lab Operations

Lexmark International, Inc.

740 West New Circle Road

Lexington, KY 40550

(859) 232-3000

Industry Canada

Industry Canada Industry Canada

Industry Canada

Compliance Statement

Compliance StatementCompliance Statement

Compliance Statement

This Class B digital apparatus

meets all requirements of the

Canadian Interference-Causing

Equipment Regulations.

Avis de conformité aux

Avis de conformité aux Avis de conformité aux

Avis de conformité aux

normes d’Industrie

normes d’Industrie normes d’Industrie

normes d’Industrie

Canada

CanadaCanada

Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la

classe B respecte toutes les

exigences du Règlement sur le

matériel brouilleur du Canada.

European Community

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European Community

(EC) Directives

(EC) Directives (EC) Directives

(EC) Directives

Conformity

ConformityConformity

Conformity

This product is in conformity

with the protection requirements

of EC Council directives

89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC on

the approximation and

harmonization of the laws of the

Member States relating to

electromagnetic compatibility

and safety of electrical

equipment designed for use

within certain voltage limits.

A declaration of conformity with

the requirements of the Directive

has been signed by the Director

of Manufacturing and Technical

Support, Lexmark International,

S.A., Boigny, France.

This product satisfies the Class B

limits of EN 55022 and safety

requirements of EN 60950.

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The United Kingdom

The United Kingdom The United Kingdom

The United Kingdom

Telecommunications Act

Telecommunications Act Telecommunications Act

Telecommunications Act

1984

1984 1984

1984

This apparatus is approved under

the approval number

NS/G/1234/J/100003 for the indirect

connections to the public

telecommunications systems in the

United Kingdom.

Energy star

Energy star Energy star

Energy star

The EPA ENERGY STAR Computers

program is a partnership effort with

computer manufacturers to promote

the introduction of energy-efficient

products and to reduce air pollution

caused by power generation.

Companies participating in this

program introduce personal

computers, 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 is proud to be a

participant in this program.

As an Energy Star Partner, Lexmark

International, Inc. has determined

that this product meets the Energy

Star guidelines for energy efficiency.

Power supply

Power supplyPower supply

Power supply

If your power supply fails, replace it

with the Lexmark replacement part

or other UL LISTED Direct Plug-In

Power Unit marked “Class 2” and

rated 30 Vdc at 1A.

Safety information

Safety informationSafety information

Safety information

• If your product is NOT marked

with this symbol , it MUST be

connected to an electrical 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

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 is not

responsible for the use of other

replacement parts.

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Index

IndexIndex

Index

aligning print cartridges

banding 31

banner paper

loading 3

setting recommenda-

tions 7

bidirectional communica-

tions

disabling 27

problems

indicators 28

binding options

long edge 10

short edge 10

blinking lights

Paper Feed 34

Power 34

booklets

building 17

bundling 17

printing 15

buttons

Clean Print Nozzles 25

cards

loading 3

setting recommenda-

tions 7

cartridges, print

aligning 24

installing 22

part numbers 21

preserving 26

removing 22

replacing 22

characters, missing or un-

expected 31

contacts

print nozzles 26

Control Program

using 21

align print cartridg-

es 24

crop marks, selecting 18

custom-sized paper

loading 4

setting recommenda-

tions 8

default settings 7

DOS printing 35

duplexing 9

electronic emission notic-

es 37

energy star 38

envelopes

loading 3

setting recommenda-

tions 7

error messages

Ink Low 34

Paper Jam 30, 34

Printer Offline 29

European Community Di-

rectives Conformity 37

Federal Communications

Commission Compliance

Information Statement 37

flashing lights

troubleshooting 34

foils

loading 3

setting recommenda-

tions 8

greeting cards

loading 3

setting recommenda-

tions 7

halftone settings

adjusting 6

handouts, printing 12

image settings

adjusting 6

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improving print quality 23

index cards

loading 3

setting recommenda-

tions 7

Industry Canada Compli-

ance Statement 37

Ink Low message 34

installing

print cartridge 22

intermittent printing 31

Internet printing

Web Smoothing 6

iron-on transfers

loading 4

setting recommenda-

tions 8

Japanese VCCI Notice 38

lights

Paper Feed 34

patterns 34

Power 22

paper 2

specialty papers 3

long edge binding 10

Macintosh 1

margins, minimum settings

messages, error

Ink Low 34

Paper Jam 34

Printer Offline 29

notices

electronic emission 37

energy star 38

European Community

Directives Conformity

FCC Statement 37

Industry Canada Com-

pliance Statement 37

Japanese VCCI Notice

safety information 38

warranty statement 35

nozzles, print

cleaning 25

wiping 26

n-up printing

see handouts 12

ordering

supplies 21

Paper Feed light 34

paper guide

locating 2

using 2

paper, loading 2

parallel cable

connection problems 27

specifications 27

photo paper

problems 33

setting recommenda-

tions 7

postcards

loading 3

setting recommenda-

tions 7

poster

assembling 19

printing 18

selecting specific pages

Power light

flashing 34

power supply, replacing 38

print cartridges

aligning 24

cleaning 25

installing 22

part numbers 21

preserving 26

removing 22

replacing 22

wiping nozzles 26

print nozzle contacts

wiping 26

print nozzles

cleaning 25

wiping 26

print quality

banding 31

different 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

from Windows 5

setting recommenda-

tions 7

tabs 5, 6

printer software

Printer Properties 5

printing

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booklets 15

from DOS 35

handouts 12

on both sides of the pa-

per 9

posters 18

using Web smoothing 6

printing problems

color quality 32

faded colors 33

intermittent 31

missing colors 25, 32

paper feeding 30

paper jam 30

paper misfeeds 30

release tab

locating 2

using 2

reloading instructions

two-sided printing 10

removing print cartridge

reverse page order 6

safety information 38

select pages to print but-

ton 20

setting recommendations

banner paper 7

cards 7

custom-sized paper 8

envelopes 7

iron-on transfers 8

normal 7

photo papers 7

poster 18

transparencies 8

two-sided printing 10

sheet feeder 2

Sheets Per Bundle

selecting 15

short edge binding 10

software applications

Control Program 21

specialty papers

banner paper 3

cards 3

custom-sized paper 4

envelopes 3

iron-on transfers 4

loading 2

photo paper 3

transparencies 3

statement of limited war-

ranty 35

supplies

ordering 21

power supply 38

test page

alignment 24

does not print 29

nozzle test pattern 25

transparencies

loading 3

problems 33

setting recommenda-

tions 8

troubleshooting

blank pages 28

color quality 32

doesn’t print 28

envelopes don’t print

error messages 34

faded colors 33

flashing lights 34

missing colors 32

pages stick together 33

paper feed problems 30

paper jam 30

print quality 31

slow print 28

two-way communica-

tions 28

two-sided printing

reloading instructions

setting recommenda-

tions 10

two-way communications

disabling 27

problems

indicators 28

United Kingdom Telecom-

munications Act 1984 38

warranty statement 35

Web Smoothing 6

Windows 2000 1

Windows NT 4.0 1

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