Lexmark Z42 manual Test page does not print, Printer prints very slowly

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

1From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z42 icon.

2Click the Printer menu and make sure no check mark appears next to the Pause Printing option.

Print a test page. If the test page prints, the printer is functioning properly. Check your software application.

Test page does not print

Make sure:

•Your print cartridges are properly installed. For help, see page 22.

•You are using the correct cable, and it is not damaged. If you are using a parallel cable, make sure it is an IEEE 1284- compliant parallel cable that supports bidirectional printing.

•Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer.

Printer prints very slowly

•Close any open applications not in use.

•Select Normal (600 x 600 dpi) or Draft (300 x

600 dpi) on the Document/Quality tab of Printer Properties. For help, see page 5.

•Consider purchasing more memory or increasing the virtual memory for your computer.

Note: Photos or documents containing graphics may take longer to print than regular text.

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Contents Lexmark Z42 United States Government Restricted Rights Contents Appendix IndexSteps to basic printing Steps to basic printingPaper support Sheet feeder Load the paperRelease tab Paper guide Chapter Follow these guidelines when loading specialty papers Loading specialty papersTransparencies Opening the Printer Properties from an application Customize the printer settingsChoose Print or Printer Setup Opening the Printer Properties from WindowsClick Glossy/Photo Paper Customizing printer settings for specialty papersGreeting Card Stock 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 paperPrinting handouts Customize the printer settings for handoutsFrom the Orientation area, select Portrait or Landscape 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 postersWith the white Edge trimmed From two Adjacent sides Print and assemble your posterPrinted pages To complete your poster, trim any remaining white edgesSelecting specific pages to print Printer Using the Control ProgramCancel your print job Print a test 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 cartridgesSlowly or Doesn’t print Read the category for the solution SeePrinter prints Properly grounded electrical outletPrinter prints slowly or doesn’t print Troubleshooting Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to printPrinter prints very slowly Test page does not printSelect Normal 600 x 600 dpi or Draft 300 Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed You are using a paper recommended for inkjet printersPaper misfeeds or jams Printer does not feed envelopesVertical straight lines are not smooth Document prints with mistakes or poor qualityPrinter has a paper jam 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 fadedPaper Jam message Error messages and flashing lightsPower light blinks twice Ink Low messageSoftware Installing printerAppendix Warranty Uninstalling printer softwareStatement of Limited Warranty Printing from DOSExtent of Warranty Warranty ServiceLimitation of Liability Electronic emission notices Additional RightsAppendix Power supplySafety information Energy starAppendix Index IndexImproving print quality 24 index cards Loading Tions 7 tabs 5, 6 printer software Uninstalling printer soft- ware