Lexmark Z42 manual Contents

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Steps to basic printing 1

Step 1: Load the paper 2

Step 2: Customize the printer settings 5

Step 3: Print your document 8

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

Using the Control Program 21

Installing or replacing print cartridges 22

Improving print quality 24

Preserving print cartridges 26

Troubleshooting 27

Printer prints slowly or doesn’t print 28

Paper misfeeds or jams 31

Document prints with mistakes or poor quality 32

Problems with transparencies, photos, or envelopes 35

Error messages and flashing lights 36

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Contents Lexmark Z42 United States Government Restricted Rights Contents Index AppendixSteps to basic printing Steps to basic printingLoad the paper Paper support Sheet feederRelease tab Paper guide Chapter Loading specialty papers Follow these guidelines when loading specialty papersTransparencies Opening the Printer Properties from Windows Customize the printer settingsChoose Print or Printer Setup Opening the Printer Properties from an applicationClick Or Banner A4 Customizing printer settings for specialty papersGreeting Card Stock Glossy/Photo PaperPrint your document Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper Printing beyond the basicsCustomize the printer settings for your two-sided print job Flip the stack of paper Print your two-sided documentCustomize the printer settings for handouts Printing handoutsFrom the Orientation area, select Portrait or Landscape Click Long Edge Binding or Short Edge Binding. d Click OK Flip the stack of paper Insert the stack of paper Print your handoutsCustomize your Printer Properties Printing bookletsPrint your booklet Build your booklet Printing posters Customize the printer settings for your posterTo complete your poster, trim any remaining white edges Print and assemble your posterPrinted pages With the white Edge trimmed From two Adjacent sidesSelecting specific pages to print Programs Lexmark Z42 Series Lexmark Z42 Control Program Using the Control ProgramCancel your print job Print a test PrinterPower Installing or replacing print cartridgesMaintaining your printer Aligning print cartridges Improving print qualityCyan Cleaning print nozzlesPreserving print cartridges Wiping print nozzlesProperly grounded electrical outlet Doesn’t print Read the category for the solution SeePrinter prints Slowly orPrinter prints slowly or doesn’t print Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print TroubleshootingTest page does not print Printer prints very slowlySelect Normal 600 x 600 dpi or Draft 300 Printer does not feed envelopes You are using a paper recommended for inkjet printersPaper misfeeds or jams Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feedCharacters are missing or unexpected Document prints with mistakes or poor qualityPrinter has a paper jam Vertical straight lines are not smoothPaper is straight and unwrinkled Print is too dark or smudgedColors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen Print quality is poor at the left, right, top or bottom edgeColors on the printout are faded Problems with transparencies, photos, or envelopesInk Low message Error messages and flashing lightsPower light blinks twice Paper Jam messageInstalling printer SoftwareAppendix Printing from DOS Uninstalling printer softwareStatement of Limited Warranty WarrantyWarranty Service Extent of WarrantyLimitation of Liability Additional Rights Electronic emission noticesEnergy star Power supplySafety information AppendixAppendix Index IndexImproving print quality 24 index cards Loading Tions 7 tabs 5, 6 printer software Uninstalling printer soft- ware