Lexmark Z42
Color Jetprinter TM
User’s Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98
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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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Appendix 37
Installing printer software 37
Uninstalling printer software 38
Printing from DOS 38
Statement of Limited Warranty 38
Electronic emission notices 40
Energy star 41
Power supply 41
Safety information 41
Index 43
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Steps to basic printing
This book describes how to use your printer with
Windows 95 and Windows 98.
If you are using your printer with Windows NT 4.0 or
Windows 2000, refer to the User’s Guide button on the
printer software CD for Windows.
Basic printing is as easy as:
1 Load the paper (see page 2).
2 Customize the printer settings (see page 5).
3 Print your document (see page 8).
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Step 1: 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.
Note: Make sure you do not force the paper into the sheet
feeder when you load it. For example, letter or A4 size paper
should extend above the top of the paper support.
Paper support
Sheet feeder
2 Squeeze the release tab and the paper guide together and
slide the paper guide to the edge of the paper.
Paper guide
Release tab
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Loading specialty papers
Follow these guidelines when loading specialty papers:
Load up to:
Make sure:
10 envelopes
• the print side is facing you.
• the envelopes are loaded
vertically against the right
side of the sheet feeder.
• the stamp location is in the
upper left corner.
• the paper guide is against the edge of the
envelopes.
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.
• the paper guide is against the edge of the cards.
25 sheets of photo
paper
• the glossy or coated side is facing you.
• the paper guide is against the edge of the photo
paper.
20 sheets of banner
paper
• you place the paper
behind the printer,
and then bring the
unattached edge of
the first page over the
top of the printer, and
into the sheet feeder.
• the paper guide is against the edge of the
paper.
Note: Make sure you select Banner or Banner A4
paper size in the Printer Properties.
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Load up to:
Make sure:
10 transparencies
• the rough sides of the transparencies are facing
you (smooth side down).
• the paper guide is against the edge of the
transparencies.
100 sheets of
• the print side is facing you.
custom size paper
• your paper size fits within these dimensions:
- Width:
76 mm to 216 mm
3.0 in. to 8.5 in.
- Length:
127 mm to 432 mm
5.0 in. to 17.0 in.
• the paper guide is against the side of the paper.
25 iron-on transfers
• you follow the instructions on the packaging to
load the iron-on transfers.
• the paper guide is against the side of the iron-
on transfers.
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Step 2: Customize the printer settings
Your printer software includes several applications that let
you perform printing tasks. One of these applications is
called Printer Properties.
The Printer Properties has four tabs: Job Finishing,
Paper, Document/Quality, and Advanced. Each tab
has settings for operating your printer and its software.
Opening the Printer Properties from an
application
You can open the Printer Properties from almost every
application. This lets you change printer settings ONLY for
the documents you are currently creating in the
application.
1 Open the application’s File menu.
2 Choose Print (or Printer) Setup.
3 In the Printer Setup dialog box, click the Properties,
Option, or Setup button (depending on the application).
Opening the Printer Properties from
Windows
When you open the Printer Properties from Windows, the
settings apply to ALL documents, unless you change them
from the application.
1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select
Printers.
2 From the Printers folder, right-click the printer icon for
your printer.
3 Select Properties from the sidebar menu.
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Document/Quality tab to select:
Paper tab to:
• Color settings for the type of
document you are printing
• The type of paper you are using
• A print quality setting
• Web Smoothing when you print
from the internet
• 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
• Allow Pages to Dry
• The default settings
Advanced
tab to adjust:
Job Finishing
tab to print:
• Halftone
settings
• Image
settings
• Handouts
• Posters
• Booklets
• Two-sided
documents
Help button on any tab in
the Printer Properties to
access the printer driver Help.
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Customizing printer settings for specialty
papers
When your printer software was 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.
Click this
Printer
Properties tab:
When you are
printing on:
To make these selections:
Envelopes
Paper
From the Paper Size area, scroll to select
the appropriate envelope size.
Note: Your application may override the
envelope settings in Printer Properties.
Greeting cards,
index cards,
postcards, or
photo cards
Paper
Select the appropriate Paper Size setting.
Document/Quality
From the Paper Type area, select
Greeting Card Stock.
Photo papers
Document/Quality
From the Paper Type area, select
Glossy/Photo Paper.
Notes:
• 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, Lexmark part number
12A1990. For help, see page 22.
• When printing photos, remove each
photo as it exits from the printer and
allow it to dry before stacking.
Banner paper
Paper
From the list of Paper Sizes, select Banner
or Banner A4.
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When you are
printing on:
Printer
Properties tab:
To make these selections:
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 page 4.
Iron-on transfers
Document/Quality
From the Paper Type area, select Iron-On
Transfer.
Note: Many software applications accept
iron-on transfers differently. We recom-
mend printing your document on plain
paper before printing it on an iron-on
transfer.
Transparencies
Document/Quality
• From the Paper Type area, select
Transparency.
• 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.
Step 3: Print your document
1 From your application’s File menu, click Print.
2 From the Print dialog box, click OK or Print (depending on
the application).
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Printing beyond the basics
You can use your printer to print:
• on both sides of a sheet of paper (see the following
section)
• handouts (see page 12)
• booklets (see page 15)
• posters (see page 18)
Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper
Your Lexmark printer lets you print on both sides of a
when you want to print booklets or tablets.
Step 1: Load the paper
Load up to 100 sheets of paper against the right side of
the sheet feeder and slide the paper guide to the edge of
the paper. For help, see page 2.
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Step 2: Customize the printer settings for your
two-sided print job
1 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5.
2 Select the page orientation and size:
a Click the Paper tab.
b Select the appropriate Paper Size.
c
Select Portrait or Landscape orientation.
3 Customize the Printer Properties for two-sided printing:
a Click the Job
Finishing tab.
b Select Two-sided
d To receive
paper
printing.
reloading
instructions,
select Print
reloading
instructions
after the
first side
prints.
c Select a binding
edge. When you
select Portrait
orientation, choose
between these
binding edge
options.
e Click OK.
Note: When you select Landscape orientation, choose
between these binding edge options:
Long Edge Short Edge
Binding Binding
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Step 3: Print your two-sided document
1 From your application’s File menu, select Print. The odd-
numbered pages print first.
2 When the odd-numbered pages of your two-sided
document are finished printing, your printer software
prompts you to reload the paper.
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.
Note: The direction of the
arrows on your instruction
page may be different
than the instruction page
shown. Always insert the
stack of paper and
instruction page with the
arrows pointing down.
3 Click 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
tab.
b Make sure Two-sided printing is not selected.
c
Click OK.
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Printing handouts
You can conserve paper by printing handouts or multiple page
images on a single sheet of paper.
Four page
images on a
single sheet
of paper
Step 1: Load the paper
Load up to 100 sheets of paper against the right side of the
sheet feeder. For help, see page 2.
Step 2: Customize the printer settings for
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:
Note: The page orientation you select in the Paper tab
reflects the orientation of the page image and not the sheet
of paper the page image prints on.
a Click the Paper tab.
b From the Orientation area, select Portrait or Landscape.
3 From the Paper Size area, select a paper size.
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4 Customize the settings in Printer Properties for printing
handouts.
Note: The screen graphic changes as you make selections,
showing how the printed page will look.
a Click the
Job
c Select the
Number of
Prints
Finishing
tab.
(page
images) to
print on a
single sheet.
b Select
Handout.
d To print a
border
representing
the paper
edges for
each page
image,
The graphic
shows three
Portrait-
oriented
select Print
Page
page images
with Page
Borders.
Borders.
5 To print your handout on one side of the paper, click OK.
To print your handout on both sides of the paper:
a Select Two-sided printing.
b To receive paper reloading instructions, select Print
reloading instructions after the first side
prints.
c
Click Long Edge Binding or Short Edge Binding.
d Click OK.
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Step 3: Print your handouts
1 From your application’s File menu, select Print.
2 From the Print dialog box, click OK or Print (depending on
the application).
• If you formatted your handouts to print on one side of each
page, go to step 5.
• 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.
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.
Note: The direction of the
arrows on your instruction
page may be different than
the instruction page shown.
Always insert the stack of
paper and instruction page
with the arrows pointing
down.
4 Click OK. The second side of all your handouts prints on the
other side.
5 To go back to normal printing:
a From the Job Finishing tab, select Normal.
b Click OK.
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Printing booklets
make a booklet.
Step 1: Load the paper
Load up to 100 sheets of paper (depending on thickness)
against the right side of the sheet feeder. For help, see
page 2.
Step 2: Customize your Printer Properties
1 Select the correct settings in your software application:
a Select Portrait page orientation.
b Select from these paper sizes:
• Statement
• Letter
• A4
• A5
3 Click the Job Finishing tab.
4 Select Booklet.
5 Select the number of 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.
6 To receive paper reloading instructions, click Print
reloading instructions after the first side prints.
7 Click OK.
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Step 3: Print your booklet
1 From your application’s File menu, select Print.
2 From the Print dialog box, click OK or 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.
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.
Note: The direction of the
arrows on your instruction
page may be different than
the instruction page shown.
Always insert the stack of
paper and instruction page
with the arrows pointing
down.
4 Click OK. The second side of your booklet prints on the other
side.
5 To go back to normal printing:
a From the Job Finishing tab, select Normal.
b Click OK.
6 Assemble your booklet. For help, see page 17.
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Step 4: Build your 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,
Five bundles
stacked to form
a booklet.
until your booklet is complete.
4 Bind the bundles together to complete your booklet.
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Printing posters
The poster finishing option is designed to print a single-page
photograph to poster size.
A single page
enlarged to a
nine page
poster.
Step 1: Load the paper
Load up to 100 sheets of paper against the right side of the
sheet feeder and slide the paper guide next to the paper. For
help, see page 2.
Note: For the best print quality, use a heavy-weight paper.
Step 2: Customize the printer settings for your
poster
1 Open the Printer Properties. For help, see page 5.
2 Click the Job Finishing tab.
3 Select 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 if you want to print markers that
show you where to easily trim (crop) the unprinted white
space from the edges of the paper.
Crop marks
make it easy to
trim the poster
pages.
6 Click OK.
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Step 3: Print and assemble your poster
1 From your application’s File menu, select Print.
2 From the Print dialog box, click OK or Print (depending
on your software application.)
Note: If you need to reprint a specific page(s) of your
poster, see page 20.
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.
Trimmed edges
Printed pages
with the white
edge trimmed
from two
adjacent sides
Untrimmed
edges
4 Arrange the pages so that every trimmed edge overlaps
an untrimmed edge (the white edge).
5 Tape the back of the pages together.
6 To complete your poster, trim any remaining white edges.
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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 tab, click Select Pages to Print.
2 From the Select Pages to Print screen, do one of the following:
Click Select All to select
all the tiles, and then click
the tiles you do not want
to print.
or
To quickly select a few tiles
to print, click Remove All
to remove all the tiles, and
then click the tiles you
want to print.
Note: In the example shown, only one page (tile 1) is selected
to print.
3 Click OK.
4 Print your poster page(s).
5 Assemble your poster. For help, see page 19.
6 To go back to regular printing:
a From the Job Finishing tab, select Normal.
b Click OK.
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Maintaining your printer
Using the Control Program
The Control Program lets you monitor your printer and
install or replace print cartridges. To open the Control
Program, double-click the Lexmark Z42 Series printer
icon on your desktop or from the Start menu, click:
1 Programs.
2 Lexmark Z42 Series.
3 Lexmark Z42 Control Program.
Click the...
Cartridges tab to:
Status tab to:
• View your ink levels.
• Monitor the status
of your print job.
• Cancel your print
job.
• Install or replace print cartridges.
• Align print cartridges for best print quality.
• Clean the print nozzles.
• View cartridge part numbers and order
• Print a test page.
supplies directly from Lexmark’s Web site.
About tab to find
printer software
version and copyright
information.
Options tab to
enable/disable
various printer
software
functions, such as
Sound Effects and
Buffer Mode.
DOS Printing tab to
change settings for
DOS printing.
Help button on any
tab in the Control
Program to access the
printer driver Help.
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Installing or replacing print cartridges
1 Make sure the Power light is On.
Power
light
On
Paper Feed
light Off
2 Raise the front cover. The print cartridge carrier moves to the
loading position unless the printer is busy.
Front cover
Print cartridge carrier
in the loading position
3 Remove the old print cartridge. Store it in an air-tight
container or dispose of it.
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4 Install the replacement cartridge in the printer:
If you are installing a
new cartridge, remove
only the sticker and
transparent tape on
the bottom of the
print cartridge.
Insert the
Push back firmly
on the cartridge
until it snaps
securely into
place.
replacement
printcartridge
into the print
cartridge
Warning:
DO NOT
touch the
gold area on
the print
carriage.
cartridge.
5 Close the front cover.
6 From the Control Program’s Cartridges tab, select
Install/Change Cartridge. For help, see page 21.
7 Select the cartridge type you installed and click OK.
8 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.
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Improving print quality
your cartridges or clean the print nozzles.
Aligning print cartridges
1 Load plain paper in the printer.
2 From the Control Program’s Cartridges tab, select Align
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:
In this example, in
alignment group A,
16 comes closest to
forming a straight line.
3 From each alignment group on the test page, find the number
under the alignment 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.
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Cleaning print nozzles
1 Load plain paper in the printer.
2 From the Control Program’s Cartridges tab, select Clean
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:
Cyan,
Broken lines at
the top of the
page indicate
clogged nozzles.
magenta,
yellow, and
black purge
lines (shown
here in black
and white)
print when
ink is forced
through the
print nozzles.
If any of
Unbroken lines at
the bottom of the
page indicate the
nozzles were
cleaned.
these colors
do not print,
you may need
to replace
your print
cartridge.
3 Compare the diagonal lines above the printed bars to the
diagonal lines below the printed bars. Look for a break in
the diagonal lines above the printed bars. Broken lines
indicate clogged nozzles.
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If the bottom lines have 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.
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If the print quality of both lines is still not satisfactory,
wipe the print cartridge nozzles. For help, see the next
section.
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Wiping print nozzles
If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print
nozzles (see page 25), you may need to wipe the print nozzles.
Refer to the “Troubleshooting: Print Quality” section of the
printer driver Help. For help accessing the printer driver Help,
see page 6.
Preserving print cartridges
To ensure the longest life from your print cartridge and
optimum performance from your printer:
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Keep a new print cartridge in its packaging until you are ready
to install it.
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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.
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If a print cartridge runs out of ink, leave the empty cartridge in
the printer until you are ready to replace it. Printing with only
one of the print cartridges in the printer 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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read the category for the solution.
Printer prints
slowly or
doesn’t print
(see page 28)
When your printer has a problem, first make sure that:
Paper misfeeds
or jams
(see page 31)
properly grounded electrical outlet.
• The printer is turned On.
• The printer cable is securely attached to your computer
and printer.
Document
• If you are using a parallel cable, make sure it is an IEEE
1284-compliant parallel cable that supports
bidirectional printing.
prints with
mistakes or
poor quality
(see page 32)
1 From the printer’s Control Program, click the
Options tab.
Problems with
transparencies,
photos, or
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:
envelopes
(see page 35)
Errormessages
and flashing
lights
Windows 98
1 From the File menu of your software application,
select Print (or Printer) Setup.
(see page 36)
2 Check your printer port in the Where area.
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3 If 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
1 From the Start menu, select Settings, and then select
Printers.
2 From the Printers folder, right-click the printer icon for
your printer.
3 Select Properties from the sidebar menu.
4 From the Ports tab, select USB or LPTn to change your
printer port if necessary.
5 Click 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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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 if you are using
a parallel cable or to a USB port if you are using a USB
cable. For help, see page 27.
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
Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print
Make sure:
• You have removed the sticker and transparent tape on
the bottom of the print cartridges. For help, see page
22.
• Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer.
Printer is plugged in but doesn’t print, or you get a
Printer Offline message
Make sure:
• The printer is turned On, and the paper is loaded
correctly.
• The parallel or USB cable is completely plugged into
the printer.
• Your Lexmark printer is set as the default printer.
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• The printer is not being held or paused. To check the printer
status:
1 From the Printers folder, double-click the
Lexmark Z42 icon.
2 Click the Printer menu and make sure no check mark
appears next to the Pause Printing option.
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.
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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Paper misfeeds or jams
Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed
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.
• The top edge of the paper extends above the top of the
paper support if you are loading letter or A4 size paper.
• 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 paper guide is against the side of the paper and it
• The printer is on a flat, level surface.
Printer does not feed envelopes
If regular paper feeds without problems, make sure:
• You are loading the envelopes correctly. For help, see
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.
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Printer has a paper jam
Remove 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.
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
Vertical straight lines are not smooth
To improve the print quality of vertical straight lines in tables,
borders, and graphs:
• Select High (1200 x 1200 dpi) or Maximum (2400 x
1200 dpi) Print Quality from the Document/Quality tab
of Printer Properties. For help, see page 5.
• Test the cartridge alignment. For help, see page 24.
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.
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Print is too dark or smudged
Make sure:
• You let the ink dry before handling the paper.
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 the
Draft (300 x 600 dpi) Print Quality setting from the
Document/Quality tab of Printer Properties. For help,
see page 5.
Printed pages have alternating bands of light and dark
print (intermittent printing)
Options tab of the Control Program. For help, see
page 21.
• Select High (1200 x 1200 dpi) or Maximum (2400
x 1200 dpi) Print Quality on the Document/Quality
tab of Printer Properties. For help, see page 5.
• Your printer may have two-way communications
problems. For help, see page 28.
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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 - 16.51 mm (0.65 in.)
• 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. For help, see page 21.
• From the Document/Quality tab of Printer Properties,
select Natural Color as the Document Type. For help, see
page 5.
• 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.
• Clean the print nozzles. For help, see page 25.
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Colors on the printout are faded
level graphics on the Cartridges tab of your printer’s
Control Program. For help, see page 21.
• Clean the print nozzles. For help, see page 25.
• If the colors still seem faded, wipe the print nozzles. For
help, see the “Troubleshooting: Print Quality” section
of your printer driver Help. For help accessing the
printer driver Help, see page 6.
Problems with transparencies, photos, or envelopes
Transparencies or glossy photo papers stick together
• Remove each page as it exits the printer and allow to
dry completely before stacking.
inkjet printer.
Transparencies or photos contain white lines
• From the Printer Properties, select High (1200 x 1200
For help, see page 5.
• Your print nozzles may need cleaning. For help, see
page 25.
Printer does not feed envelopes
For help, see page 32.
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Error messages and flashing lights
Paper Jam message
For help, see page 32.
Power
light
Paper
Feed
light
Ink Low message
The print cartridge is running out of ink. Purchase a new print
cartridge. For help replacing your print cartridge, see page 22.
The Power light is On and the Paper Feed light is blinking
• If the printer is out of paper:
1 Load paper.
2 Press the Paper Feed button.
Power
button
Paper Feed
button
• If the printer has a paper jam, see page 32 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 then turn the printer back On.
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Appendix
In this section, you can find
information about:
4
Click Next or Finish on any
subsequent screens.
Note: If the CD does not run
automatically when you insert it:
The Lexmark Z42 software
installation screen appears.
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Installing printer software
Uninstalling printer software
Printing from DOS
Warranty
1
From the Start menu,
select Run.
2
In the command-line text
box, type the letter of
your CD-ROM drive,
5
Click Install Printer
Software.
Notices
Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 -
parallel cable
followed by
:\setup
(for
Safety
example, d:\setup), and
then click OK.
1
2
Start Windows.
Installing printer
software
You can obtain the printer
software using:
Click Cancel on any screens
that appear.
Using the World Wide
Web
3
When the desktop appears,
insert the software CD.
If your computer does not have a
CD-ROM drive, you can
download the printer software
from the World Wide Web at
•
the compact disc (CD-ROM)
that came with your printer
The Lexmark Z42 software
•
•
the World Wide Web
diskettes
4
Click Install Printer
Software.
1
From Lexmark’s Web site,
select the appropriate driver
for your operating system.
If your printer software does not
install properly, a
communications error message
appears when you try to print.
You may need to uninstall, and
then reinstall the printer
Windows 2000 - parallel or
USB cable
2
3
Select Save to Disk.
1
2
Start Windows.
Select a location on your hard
disk drive.
Click Cancel on any screens
that appear.
software. For help, see page 38.
4
Double-click the executable
(.exe) file to open it.
3
4
When the desktop appears,
insert the software CD.
Using the CD-ROM
The Win Self-Extractor
window opens.
The Lexmark Z42 software
installation screen appears.
Follow the set of instructions
that corresponds to your
operating system and printer
cable (parallel or USB):
5
Follow the set of instructions
on your screen.
Click Install Printer
Software.
Windows 98 - USB cable
Using diskettes
1
2
Start Windows.
If your computer does not have a
CD-ROM drive, you can create
driver diskettes using a friend’s
computer or a computer at your
Click Next when the first
screen appears.
3
Insert the software CD.
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Lexmark dealer that has a
CD-ROM drive. You will need at
least three blank 3.5 inch
diskettes.
3
4
5
At the top of the Help screen,
click Help Contents.
Ordering Diskettes
If your computer does not have a
CD-ROM drive, and you do not
have access to either the World
Wide Web or a computer with a
CD-ROM drive, you can order
diskettes from our Customer
Support Center for a fee. Refer to
the printer registration information
for the telephone number in your
country.
Scroll down the screen to How
to....
To create diskettes of the printer
software:
From the How to... topics, click
Print from Windows and
DOS applications.
1
Insert the software CD into the
CD-ROM drive.
Statement of Limited
Warranty
If the CD does not run
automatically:
Lexmark International,
Inc., Lexington, KY
a
From the Start menu,
select Run.
Uninstalling printer
software
If your printer software does not
install properly or your printer port
is not set to the correct port, you
may need to uninstall, and then
reinstall the printer software.
b
In the command-line text
box, type the letter of your
CD-ROM drive, followed by
:\setup (for example,
d:\setup), and then click
OK.
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.
To uninstall the printer software:
2
When the Lexmark Z42
software installation screen
appears, select Tools.
Lexmark Z42 Color
Jetprinter ™
1
From the Start menu, select
Programs.
3
4
Select Create Diskettes.
This Statement of Limited
2
3
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.”
Follow the instructions on the
screen.
Select Lexmark Z42 Series
Uninstall.
To install the printer software from
diskettes:
4
Follow the instructions on your
screen.
1
2
Start Windows.
To reinstall the printer software,
follow the appropriate set of
instructions from “Installing printer
software” on page 37.
Insert Setup Disk 1 into your
disk drive.
Lexmark warrants that this
product:
3
4
From the Start menu, select
Run.
Printing from DOS
To open your printer online Help
system and find information on
printing from DOS:
•
Is manufactured from new
parts, or new and serviceable
used parts, which perform like
new parts,
In the command-line text box,
type the letter of your disk
drive, followed by :\setup (for
example, a:\setup), and then
click OK.
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Is free from defects in material
and workmanship,
1
Open the Printer Properties (for
help, see page 5) or the Control
Program (for help, see
page 21).
5
6
When prompted by the printer
software, insert the appropriate
disks into your disk drive and
click OK.
Conforms to Lexmark’s official
published specifications, and
Is in good working order.
2
Click the Help button in the
lower-right corner of the
software screen.
Follow the instructions on the
screen.
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If this product does not function
as warranted during the
warranty period, contact a
Remarketer or Lexmark for repair
without charge.
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.
•
•
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
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.
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
obligation or restrictions that
prevent its exchange.
Failure to have installed a
maintenance kit as specified
(if applicable)
•
•
Use of printing media outside
of Lexmark specifications
•
If you transfer this product to
another user, warranty service
under the terms of this
Use of other than Lexmark
supplies (such as toner
cartridges, inkjet cartridges,
and ribbons)
Before you present this product
for warranty service, remove all
programs, data, and removable
storage media.
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.
•
Use of other than Lexmark
product or component
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
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE
WARRANTY PERIOD. NO
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER
THIS PERIOD.
Warranty Service
The warranty period is 12
months and starts on the date of
original purchase as shown on
the purchase receipt.
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.
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
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
Extent of Warranty
We do not warrant uninterrupted
or error-free operation of a
product.
designated location. You are
responsible for loss of, or
damage to, a product in transit
to the Remarketer or the
Warranty service does not
include repair of failures caused
by:
designated location.
paragraph.
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•
Modification or attachments
Accidents or misuse
When warranty service involves
the exchange of a product or
part, the item replaced becomes
Lexmark's liability for actual
damages from any cause
whatsoever will be limited to the
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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.
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•
Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Electronic emission
notices
Federal Communications
Commission (FCC)
Compliance Information
Statement
Consult your point of purchase
or service representative for
additional suggestions.
The manufacturer is not
The Lexmark Z42 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
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.
interference received, including
interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note: To assure compliance with
FCC regulations on
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.
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.
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:
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. If such
laws apply, the limitations or
exclusions contained in this
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
statement may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific
legal rights. You may also have
other rights which vary from state
to state.
(606) 232-3000
Industry Canada
Compliance Statement
•
Reorient or relocate the
receiving antenna.
This Class B digital apparatus
meets all requirements of the
Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
•
Increase the separation
between the equipment and
receiver.
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outlet that is near the
product and easily accessible.
Avis de conformité aux
normes d’Industrie
Canada
Energy star
•
•
Refer service or repairs, other
than those described in the
operating instructions, to a
professional service person.
Cet appareil numérique de la
classe B respecte toutes les
exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
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
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.
European Community
(EC) Directives
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.
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.
replacement parts.
Lexmark is proud to be a
participant in this program.
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.
As an Energy Star Partner,
Lexmark International, Inc. has
determined that this product
meets the Energy Star guidelines
for energy efficiency.
This product satisfies the Class B
limits of EN 55022 and safety
requirements of EN 60950.
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 V dc at 500 mA.
Japanese VCCI Notice
The United Kingdom
TelecommunicationsAct
1984
Safety information
•
If your product is NOT marked
with this symbol
, it
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.
MUST be connected to an
electrical outlet that is
properly grounded.
•
The power cord must be
connected to an electrical
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cartridges, print
A
loading 3
setting recommenda-
aligning
print cartridges 24
installing 22
part numbers 21
Ink Low 36
Printer Offline 29
rectives Conformity 41
B
replacing 22
banding 33
banners
expected 32
crop marks, selecting 18
loading 3
setting recommenda-
tions 7
bidirectional communica-
tions
disabling 27
problems 28
binding options
long edge 10
selecting 13
short edge 10
blinking lights
Paper Feed 36
Power 36
Federal Communications
Information Statement 40
flashing lights
tions 8
See transparencies
default settings 7
diskettes, installing
printer software 37
downloaded printer driver
installing 37
booklets
G
building 17
bundling 17
printing 15
setting recommenda-
tions 7
buttons
Paper Feed 36
Power 36
duplexing 9
H
E
C
halftone settings
adjusting 6
handouts
electronic emission notic-
es 40
cards
loading 3
setting recommenda-
Energy Star 41
printing 14
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setting recommenda-
tions 12
parallel cable
connection problems 27
specifications 27
color cartridge 23
photo cartridge 7, 23
USB cable 40
minimum settings 34
Ink Low 36
I
image settings
Printer Offline 29
adjusting 6
improving print quality 24
index cards
loading 3
setting recommenda-
tions 7
loading 3
electronic emission 40
European Community
41
FCC Statement 40
Industry Canada Com-
pliance Statement 40
41
Industry Canada Compli-
ance Statement 40
Ink Low message 36
installing
print cartridge 22
printer software 37
intermittent printing 33
Internet printing
Web Smoothing 6
iron-on transfers
loading 4
loading 3
tions 7
postcards
loading 3
setting recommenda-
tions 7
safety information 41
warranty statement 38
nozzles, print
poster
setting recommenda-
tions 8
printing 18
selecting specific pages
20
J
Power button 36
See handouts
Japanese VCCI Notice 41
L
ordering supplies 21
cleaning 25
preserving 26
removing 22
lights
Paper Feed 36
patterns 36
Power 22
P
paper
loading
replacing 22
jams 32
loading 2
Paper Feed button 36
Paper Feed light 36
paper guide
locating 2
paper 2
specialty papers 3
long edge binding 10
wiping nozzles 26
print nozzles
cleaning 25
wiping 26
print quality
banding 33
using 2
different colors 34
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faded colors 35
improving 24
missing colors 25, 34
smudged 33
too dark 33
troubleshooting 32
wavy lines 32
postcards 3
release tab 2
22
printer driver
downloading 37
installing 37
safety information 41
setting recommendations
booklets 15
uninstalling 38
printer driver Help
accessing 6, 21
Printer Properties
customizing 5
for booklets 15
for poster 18
envelopes 7
handouts 12
postcards 7
for two-sided print-
ing 10
opening
from an application
5
from Windows 5
setting recommenda-
tions 7
blank pages 29
envelopes don’t print
faded colors 35
missing colors 34
suggestions 27
two-way communica-
tions 28
tabs 5, 6
Sheets Per Bundle
Control Program 21
Printer Properties 5
software, printer
uninstalling 38
specialty papers
banner paper 3
custom size paper 4
envelopes 3
printer software
Control Program 21
installing 37
ordering diskettes 38
Printer Properties 5
uninstalling 38
printing
booklets 15
from DOS 38
handouts 12
on both sides of the pa-
per 9
posters 18
using Web smoothing 6
printing last page first 6
printing problems
See troubleshooting
two-sided printing
reloading instructions
10
greeting cards 3
index cards 3
iron-on transfers 4
loading 2
setting recommenda-
tions 10
photo cards 3
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two-way communications
disabling 27
problems 28
U
uninstalling printer soft-
ware 38
United Kingdom Telecom-
munications Act 1984 41
W
warranty statement 38
Web Smoothing 6
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