Lexmark Z42 manual Printer prints slowly or doesn’t print

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3If you need to change your printer port to a USB port, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. Follow the instructions on page 38, making sure to click Next on any screens.

If you need to change your printer port to an LTPn port, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. Follow the instructions on page 38, making sure to click Cancel on any screens.

Windows 2000

1From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select Printers.

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

3Select Properties from the sidebar menu.

4From the Ports tab, select USB or LPTn to change your printer port if necessary.

5Click OK.

Printer prints slowly or doesn’t 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 Printer Offline) and job progress information do not display on your computer screen.

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Contents Lexmark Z42 United States Government Restricted Rights Contents Appendix IndexSteps to basic printing Steps to basic printingRelease tab Paper guide Chapter Load the paperPaper support Sheet feeder Follow these guidelines when loading specialty papers Loading specialty papersTransparencies Customize the printer settings Choose Print or Printer SetupOpening the Printer Properties from an application Opening the Printer Properties from WindowsClick Customizing printer settings for specialty papers Greeting Card StockGlossy/Photo Paper Or Banner A4Print your document Printing beyond the basics Printing on both sides of a sheet of paperCustomize the printer settings for your two-sided print job Print your two-sided document Flip the stack of paperFrom the Orientation area, select Portrait or Landscape Customize the printer settings for handoutsPrinting handouts Click Long Edge Binding or Short Edge Binding. d Click OK Print your handouts Flip the stack of paper Insert the stack of paperPrinting booklets Customize your Printer PropertiesPrint your booklet Build your booklet Customize the printer settings for your poster Printing postersPrint and assemble your poster Printed pagesWith the white Edge trimmed From two Adjacent sides To complete your poster, trim any remaining white edgesSelecting specific pages to print Using the Control Program Cancel your print job Print a testPrinter Programs Lexmark Z42 Series Lexmark Z42 Control ProgramInstalling or replacing print cartridges PowerMaintaining your printer Improving print quality Aligning print cartridgesCleaning print nozzles CyanWiping print nozzles Preserving print cartridgesDoesn’t print Read the category for the solution See Printer printsSlowly or Properly grounded electrical outletPrinter prints slowly or doesn’t print Troubleshooting Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to printSelect Normal 600 x 600 dpi or Draft 300 Test page does not printPrinter prints very slowly You are using a paper recommended for inkjet printers Paper misfeeds or jamsPaper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Printer does not feed envelopesDocument prints with mistakes or poor quality Printer has a paper jamVertical straight lines are not smooth Characters are missing or unexpectedPrint is too dark or smudged Paper is straight and unwrinkledPrint quality is poor at the left, right, top or bottom edge Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screenProblems with transparencies, photos, or envelopes Colors on the printout are fadedError messages and flashing lights Power light blinks twicePaper Jam message Ink Low messageAppendix Installing printerSoftware Uninstalling printer software Statement of Limited WarrantyWarranty Printing from DOSLimitation of Liability Warranty ServiceExtent of Warranty Electronic emission notices Additional RightsPower supply Safety informationAppendix Energy starAppendix Index IndexImproving print quality 24 index cards Loading Tions 7 tabs 5, 6 printer software Uninstalling printer soft- ware