Printer prints, Slowly or, Windows | Lexmark Z42 instruction

4 Troubleshooting

	Printer prints	From the list of printing problems in the left margin, select
	slowly or	a category	that describes your printing problem, and then
	doesn’t print	read the category for the solution.
	(see page 28)	When your printer has a problem, first make sure that:

	Paper misfeeds	• The power supply is plugged into the printer and a
		properly grounded electrical outlet.
	or jams	• The printer is turned On.
	(see page 31)
		• The printer cable is securely attached to your computer

		and printer.

Troubleshooting

Document prints with mistakes or poor quality (see page 32)

Problems with transparencies, photos, or envelopes (see page 35)

Error messages and flashing lights

(see page 36)

•If you are using a parallel cable, make sure it is an IEEE 1284-compliantparallel cable that supports bidirectional printing.

•Two-waycommunications is enabled in your printer software.

1From the printer’s Control Program, click the Options tab.

2Make sure Disable Printer to PC Communications is not selected.

•If you are using Windows 98 or Windows 2000, your printer port is set to an LPTn port for a parallel cable, or to a USB port for a USB cable. To check your printer port and change it if necessary, follow the appropriate set of instructions:

Windows 98

1From the File menu of your software application, select Print (or Printer) Setup.

2Check your printer port in the Where area.

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Lexmark Z42 manual Printer prints, Slowly or, Doesn’t print Read the category for the solution See, Windows

Contents

Lexmark Z42 United States Government Restricted Rights Contents Index Appendix Steps to basic printing Steps to basic printing Paper support Sheet feeder Load the paperRelease tab Paper guide Chapter Loading specialty papers Follow these guidelines when loading specialty papers Transparencies Opening the Printer Properties from Windows Customize the printer settingsChoose Print or Printer Setup Opening the Printer Properties from an application Click Or Banner A4 Customizing printer settings for specialty papersGreeting Card Stock Glossy/Photo Paper Print your document Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper Printing beyond the basics Customize the printer settings for your two-sided print job Flip the stack of paper Print your two-sided document Printing 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 Flip the stack of paper Insert the stack of paper Print your handouts Customize your Printer Properties Printing booklets Print your booklet Build your booklet Printing posters Customize the printer settings for your poster To complete your poster, trim any remaining white edges Print and assemble your posterPrinted pages With the white Edge trimmed From two Adjacent sides Selecting specific pages to print Programs Lexmark Z42 Series Lexmark Z42 Control Program Using the Control ProgramCancel your print job Print a test Printer Power Installing or replacing print cartridges Maintaining your printer Aligning print cartridges Improving print quality Cyan Cleaning print nozzles Preserving print cartridges Wiping print nozzles Properly grounded electrical outlet Doesn’t print Read the category for the solution SeePrinter prints Slowly or Printer prints slowly or doesn’t print Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print Troubleshooting Printer prints very slowly Test page does not printSelect 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 feed Characters are missing or unexpected Document prints with mistakes or poor qualityPrinter has a paper jam Vertical straight lines are not smooth Paper is straight and unwrinkled Print is too dark or smudged Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen Print quality is poor at the left, right, top or bottom edge Colors on the printout are faded Problems with transparencies, photos, or envelopes Ink Low message Error messages and flashing lightsPower light blinks twice Paper Jam message Software Installing printerAppendix Printing from DOS Uninstalling printer softwareStatement of Limited Warranty Warranty Extent of Warranty Warranty ServiceLimitation of Liability Additional Rights Electronic emission notices Energy star Power supplySafety information Appendix Appendix Index Index Improving print quality 24 index cards Loading Tions 7 tabs 5, 6 printer software Uninstalling printer soft- ware