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Lexmark Z13, Z23, Z33 Printer User Manual

1. Like other printers your printer cannot print on the extreme left right top or bottom edges of roe a page e Basic printing p Margin Minimum setting Printing ideas Left and Right 6 35 mm 0 25 in for most paper sizes e 3 37 mm 0 133 in for A4 paper size o Maintenance Top 1 7 mm 0 067 in Bottom 12 7 mm 0 5 in for most print jobs e Troubleshooting e 19 0 mm 0 75 in for best quality e Notices o Index E www lexmark com Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 85 Choosing a higher print quality 1 From the software application File menu choose Print 2 From the pop up menu in the upper left of the Print dialog box choose Paper Type Quality 3 Choose Better or Best for the Print Quality Note Higher print quality settings result in better quality but may take longer to print 4 From the Paper Type pop up menu choose the appropriate paper type 5 Click Print www lexmark com a Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Troubleshooting 86 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles forces ink through the nozzles to clear any that are Basic printing clogged A test page prints so you can see if the cleaning process is successful Clean the nozzles when Printing ideas 7 Maintenance Tro
2. Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 18 Your printer prints more than typical text documents This section shows you how to get the most from your printer taking you step by step to print your customized documents e Printing photos Printing on premium paper e Printing cards Printing envelopes e Printing color images in black and white www lexmark com Printing labels Printing on custom size paper Printing an iron on transfer Printing transparencies Printing your document in reverse order Printing a banner Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Printing ideas 19 Lexmark Z33 Printing photos You can print up to 25 sheets of coated photo or glossy paper at a time depending on the thickness of the paper You may want to print your photos on plain paper before loading photo paper and changing your settings To print on a photo card see Printing cards Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Step 1 Load the photo paper If your paper came with instructions read them carefully Maintenance e Make sure the glossy or coated side is facing you Troubleshooting Load the photo paper against the right side of the paper support Notices Note Make sure you do not push the photo paper too o far into the sheet feeder o Index Slide the paper guide to the l
3. e Troubleshooting e Notices o Index E www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 67 Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly a communications error message appears when you try to print You may need to uninstall the printer software and then reinstall it Uninstalling the printer software 1 Insert the printer software CD into your CD ROM drive The Lexmark Installer screen appears 2 Click Uninstall www lexmark com ie Lexmark 213 Lexmark Z23 Troubleshooting 68 Lexmark Z33 Installing printer software Printer overview You can install the printer software using the CD that came with your printer or you can R ae download it from the Lexmark Web site at www lexmark com Basic printing Using the CD that came with your printer Printing ideas 1 Close all open software applications 2 When your desktop appears insert the printer software CD Maintenance The Lexmark Installation screen appears Troubleshooting 3 Click Install and Agree 4 Choose the country or region closest to you and then click Continue Notices 5 Click Yes to print an alignment page An alignment page prints Index If the alignment page doesn t print make sure You installed the print cartridges correctly Ifthe paper is ja
4. Basic printing The power supply is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet Pree The printer is turned on and there are no lights blinking For help see Printing ideas Understanding error messages and flashing lights e The USB cable is securely attached to both the computer and the printer Maintenance The printer software is installed correctly For help see Solving printer software installation problems WOME eee The paper is loaded correctly For help see Load the paper Notices The printer is set as the default printer To set the printer to default status a Highlight the printer icon on your desktop Index b From the Printing menu select Set Default Printer Hubs or other devices such as scanners or fax machines are disconnected from your printer Connect the printer directly to your computer Print a test page from the Control Panel For help see Printing a test page i www lexmark com e Lexmark 213 Lexmark Z23 Troubleshooting 66 Lexmark Z33 Printin Printer overview ting a test page amp 1 From the Apple menu choose Control Panels Basic printing 2 Choose the Control Panel for your printer d 3 On the Cartridges tab click Print a Test Page e Printing ideas If the test page prints the printer is functioning properly If the test page doesn t print see Solving printer software installation problems or Resolving unsuccessful or o Maintenance slow printing
5. Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 3 Understanding the printer software Your printer software includes the e Page Setup dialog box e Print dialog box Control Panel When you installed the printer software the Page Setup and Print dialog boxes were set to the default settings To print a typical document on plain paper use these default settings e Print Quality Normal Paper Type Plain e Paper Size A4 or U S Letter e Orientation Portrait To customize the settings for your document use the Page Setup and Print dialog boxes For more information on which settings to select for your document see Printing ideas www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 4 Page Setup dialog box While your document is open use the Page Setup dialog box to select settings such as paper size and orientation To customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog box 1 From the File menu of your software application choose Page Setup Lexmark 223 233 Page Setup Paper Size U S Letter Scaling Ck Orientation Dimensions 2 50 by 11 www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Printer overview 5 Lexmark Z33 2 Change the settings as needed Printer overview From the pop up menu in the upp
6. Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Avis de conformit aux normes d Industrie Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Notices 105 Lexmark Z33 Se Se European Community EC directives conformity od This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives Basi inti 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC on the approximation and harmonization of the laws of the o ESE NUNE Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits o Printing ideas A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been signed by the l Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support Lexmark International S A Boigny Maintenance France This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950 Troubleshooting POSE The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 Notices 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 o Index E www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Notices 106 Lexmark Z33 Statement of limited warranty Printer overview eee Lexmark International Inc Lexington KY Basic prin
7. Kentucky 40550 U S A In the United Kingdom and Eire send to Lexmark International Ltd Marketing and Services Department Westhorpe House Westhorpe Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ Lexmark may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you You can purchase additional copies of publications related to www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Notices 99 Lexmark Z33 f this product by calling 1 800 553 9727 In the United Kingdom and Eire call 0628 481500 In Printer overview other countries contact your point of purchase e ve References in this publication to products programs or services do not imply that the Basic printing manufacturer intends to make these available in all countries in which it operates Any reference to a product program or service is not intended to state or imply that only that product program or service may be used Any functionally equivalent product program or service that does not infringe any existing intellectual property right may be used instead Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products programs or Maintenance services except those expressly designated by the manufacturer are the user s Printing ideas e o responsibility Troubleshooting Copyright 2001 Lexmark International Inc e _____ _ All rights reserved Notices UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED
8. Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Maintenance 58 Lexmark Z33 l 4 On the Cartridges tab click Align Cartridges Printer overview D An alignment page with several alignment patterns prints Each pattern has a number DA under it Depending on the cartridges you have installed the number of alignment o Basic printing patterns will vary e Printing ideas e Maintenance A Y l oars Ue o Troubleshooting 2131 4 e Notices Index Note If the alignment page doesn t print make sure you completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from the print cartridges i www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 59 5 From the printed page find the number under the darkest arrow For example in alignment group A number 3 is the darkest 6 Click the arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to display the number that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page 7 Click OK www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 60 Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridge and optimum performance from your printer Keep anew print cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it Do not remove
9. RIGHTS This software and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph Index c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252 227 7013 and in applicable FAR provisions Lexmark International Inc Lexington KY 40550 Se www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Notices 100 Trademarks Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International Inc registered in the United States and or other countries Color Jetprinter is a trademark of Lexmark International Inc Apple Mac OS and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer Inc registered in the United States and other countries Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Notices 101 Lexmark Z33 Cautions and warnings Printer overview CAUTION A caution identifies something that might cause you harm Basic printing d Warning A warning identifies something that might damage your printer hardware nE A or software e Printing ideas o Maintenance e Troubleshooting Notices Index i www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing
10. 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 www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Notices 111 Lexmark Z33 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 so the limitations or exclusions contained above may not apply to you Printer overview Basic printing This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from Printing ideas state to state Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Se www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index A aligning print cartridges 57 B banner paper loading 47 settings 47 C cards 25 loading 25 settings 26 cartridge storage unit 60 61 cartridges storing 61 cartridges print 51 aligning 57 cleaning 86 ordering 63 part numbers 63 preserving 60 removing 51 coated paper loading 19 settings 20 computer locks up 78 conserving color ink 31 contacts print wiping 89 custom size paper loading 36 D downloaded printer driver installing 69 E envelopes loading 28 error messages Ink Low 71 Pa
11. lexmark com e Lexmark 213 Lexmark Z23 Troubleshooting 75 Lexmark Z33 Test page does not print Printer overview pag P e Check the USB cable connections Basic printing e Check the power supply connections and verify that the printer is plugged into an a electrical outlet Printing ideas e Make sure paper is correctly loaded For help see Basic printing e Make sure the print cartridge is properly installed For help see Replacing the print Maintenance cartridges a If the paper is jammed see Clearing paper misfeeds or jams Troubleshooting e Make sure the printer is set as the default printer To set the printer to default status a Highlight the printer icon on your desktop Notices 7 b From the Printing menu select Set Default Printer Index Se www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 76 Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print Make sure e You remove the sticker and transparent tape from the print cartridge For help see Replacing the print cartridges The printer is set as the default printer To set the printer to default status a Highlight the printer icon on your desktop b From the Printing menu select Set Default Printer e Your print cartridge does not have clogged nozzles Try Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles www
12. printing If your printer does not print or is printing slowly make sure e The printer software is installed correctly For help see Solving printer software installation problems e The USB cable is securely attached to both the printer and the computer The printer is plugged into an outlet and is turned on e You remove any extra devices and connect the printer directly to the USB port If there is still a problem click the topic that best describes it Printer is plugged in but Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to doesn t print print Test page does not print e Printer prints very slowly www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 74 Printer is plugged in but doesn t print Make sure The printer is turned on The paper is loaded correctly and not pushed too far into the sheet feeder For help see Basic printing If the paper is jammed see Clearing paper misfeeds or jams e The printer is not being held or paused To check the printer status a From the desktop double click the icon for your printer b Make sure the Hold button is not depressed Print a test page from the Control Panel For help see Printing a test page e Ifthe test page prints the printer is functioning properly If it doesn t print see Test page does not print www
13. read them carefully TY Maintenance e Make sure the print blank side is facing you e Load the iron on transfers vertically against the right side of Troubleshooting the paper support Notices Note Make sure you don t push the iron on transfers 7 too far into the sheet feeder Index e Slide the paper guide to the left side of the iron on transfers i www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Printing ideas 40 Lexmark Z33 E Step 2 Customize the printer settings For help see Understanding the printer software Basic printing 1 Choose a paper size a From the software application File menu choose Page Printing ideas Setup b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose A4 or U S Maintenance Letter o___ ___ 2 Choose a paper type and print quality Troubleshooting a From the software application File menu choose Print d b From the pop up menu in the upper left of the Print dialog box choose Paper Type Notices Quality d c Choose es Iron On Transfer for the Paper Type Normal for the Print Quality i www lexmark com e Lexmark 213 oo Lexmark Z23 Printing ideas 41 Lexmark Z33 Step 3 Print your iron on transfers Click Print Printer overview Basic printing Note To prevent smudging remove each iron on transfer as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index i www lexmark com e Lexmark 2
14. smudging remove each photo as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking i www lexmark com i Lexmark Z13 Lexmark 223 Printing ideas 22 Lexmark Z33 Printing on premium paper You can print up to 100 pages of premium paper at a time depending on the thickness of the Printer overview Basic printing paper Step 1 Load the premium paper Printing ideas If your paper came with instructions read them carefully Maintenance e If there is a special mark on the paper such as a O watermark make sure the mark is facing away from you Troubleshooting Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support Notices Note Make sure you do not push the paper too far o __ _ ____ _ into the sheet feeder o Index Slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper i www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark 223 Printing ideas 23 Lexmark Z33 E Step 2 Customize the printer settings For help see Understanding the printer software Basic printing 1 Choose a paper size and orientation a From the software application File menu choose Page Setup Printing ideas b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose the paper size for your document To choose a custom paper size see Printing on custom size paper Maintenance c Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation d Click OK Troubleshooting Choose a paper type and print quality Notices a From the software appl
15. 13 Lexmark Z23 Printing ideas 42 Lexmark Z33 Printing transparencies You can print up to 25 transparencies at a time depending on the thickness of the Basic printing transparencies Printer overview ae Step 1 Load the transparencies Printing ideas e Use only transparencies designed for inkjet printers Maintenance If your transparencies came with instructions read them carefully e The rough print side of the transparencies should face you If the transparencies have a removable strip make sure each strip faces away from you and down Troubleshooting Notices Load the transparencies vertically against the right side of the paper support Index Note Make sure you don t push the transparencies too far into the sheet feeder e Slide the paper guide to the left side of the transparencies i www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Printing ideas 43 Lexmark Z33 E Step 2 Customize the printer settings For help see Understanding the printer software Basic printing 1 Choose a paper size a From the software application File menu choose Page Setup Printing ideas b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose A4 or U S Letter c Click OK Maintenance 2 Choose a paper type and print quality Troubleshooting a From the software application File menu choose Print o b From the pop up menu in the upper left of the Print dialog box choose Paper Type Notices Quality c Choose Inde
16. 90 2 Dampen a clean lint free cloth with water a Hold the cloth against b Use another clean the nozzles for about section of cloth Hold the three seconds Gently damp cloth against the blot and wipe in one contacts for about three direction seconds Gently blot and wipe in one direction Print nozzles Contacts 3 Reinstall the print cartridge and then run the nozzle test again For help see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles If the print quality still does not improve replace your print cartridge with a new one www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 91 Improving print speed From the software application File menu choose Print 1 From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Paper Type Quality 2 Choose Quick Print or Normal Print Quality for faster speed 3 Click Print www lexmark com ie Lexmark 213 Lexmark Z23 Troubleshooting 92 Lexmark Z33 Solving specialty paper problems Printer overview Click the topic that best desribes your problem Basic printing amp e Glossy or photo papers or Printer does not feed envelopes or transparencies stick together specialty paper Printing ideas s e Transparencies or photos contain white lines o Maintenance o Troubleshooting e Notices o Index i www lexmark com e Lexmar
17. 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 Se www lexmark com me Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas e Maintenance e Troubleshooting Notices e Index amp Notices 110 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 paragraph Lexmark s liability for actual damages from any cause whatsoever will be limited to the 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 This limitation of remedies
18. Align the top edge of letter size paper with the top of paper support Troubleshooting The paper support is fully extended The paper guide is against the left edge of the paper Notices e The paper guide does not cause the paper to bow in the sheet feeder e The printer is on a flat level surface Index The printer settings you have chosen are correct for the type of document you are printing For help see Basic printing or Printing ideas Se www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 81 The printer does not feed envelopes or specialty paper Make sure e You select the appropriate envelope size or specialty paper in the Page Setup dialog box and Print dialog box For help see Printing ideas You are using a specialty paper or envelope size supported by your printer Your software application is designed to print envelopes For help check your software application documentation e Your printer feeds plain paper without problems If it does load the envelopes or specialty paper vertically against the right side of the sheet feeder Slide the paper guide to the left edge of the envelopes For help see Printing ideas www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Tr
19. Last Page First 7 print nozzles cleaning 86 wiping 89 Print Quality 7 printer driver installing 68 uninstalling 67 printer software installing 68 uninstalling 67 printer status 74 printing color images in black and white 31 printing problems specialty paper 92 purge lines 88 R release tab Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index locating 15 using 15 removing print cartridges 51 S setting recommendations banner paper 47 cards 26 coated paper 20 custom size paper 37 envelopes 29 foils 43 glossy paper 20 greeting cards 26 index cards 26 iron on transfers 40 labels 34 photo paper 20 postcards 26 premium paper 23 transparencies 43 software printer installing 68 uninstalling 67 specialty paper 15 18 solving problems with 92 Index supplies ordering 63 T test page does not print 75 printing 66 transparencies loading 42 settings 43 troubleshooting error messages 70 flashing lights 70 paper feeding 79 print quality 83 specialty paper 92 t shirt transfers 39 U uninstalling printer software 67 USB cable ordering 63 W warranty statement 106 Watermark options 5 www lexmark com 114
20. Lexmark Z13 TM TM Lexmark 223 Lexmark Z13 Color Jetprinter Lexmark Z33 Lexmark Z23 Color Jetprinter Lexmark Z33 Color Jetprinter Printer overview o _ ____ User s Guide for Mac OS 8 6 to 9 1 Basic printing Use this User s Guide when you have questions about your using printer o ___ _ _ Navigating Printing ideas tat e Click the categories in the left pane to navigate through the pages e Click the blue text to link to other parts of this User s Guide Maintenance e Click the arrows at the bottom of the screen to move forward and backward through the pages Troubleshooting Searching Notices 1 From the Acrobat Edit menu choose Find 2 Inthe Find What box type the word or phrase you want to search Index 3 Click Find O Printing From the Acrobat File menu 1 Choose Page Setup select the Landscape orientation button and then click OK 2 Choose Print specify the pages you want to print and then click Print i www lexmark com aie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Printer overview 2 Lexmark Z33 This section contains information about the printer software and hardware and how they work Printer overview together Basic printing e Understanding the printer software Printing ideas e Understanding the printer parts Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index i www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview
21. Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index e Notices 102 Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission FCC compliance information statement The Lexmark Z13 Color Jetprinter Type 4104 Lexmark Z23 Color Jetprinter Type 4105 and Lexmark Z33 Color Jetprinter Type 4105 have 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 interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver www lexmark com
22. Printing ideas Note Do not use envelopes with holes windows deep embossing metal clasps string ties or metal folding bars Make sure your envelopes are unused and undamaged Maintenance Troubleshooting e Make sure the print side is facing you e Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner Notices Load the envelopes vertically against the right side of the paper support Index Make sure you do not push the envelopes too far into the sheet feeder e Slide the paper guide to the left side of the envelopes i www lexmark com ae Lexmark Z13 Lexmark 223 Printing ideas 29 Lexmark Z33 E Step 2 Customize the printer settings For help see Understanding the printer software Basic printing 1 Choose an envelope size and orientation a From the software application File menu choose Page Setup Printing ideas b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose the appropriate envelope size i To select a custom envelope size see Printing on custom size paper Maintenance c Select Landscape orientation Troubleshooting Note Many software applications are designed to override the envelope settings A in Page Setup Make sure Landscape orientation is also selected in your s software application Notices pp d Click OK Index 2 Choose a paper type a From the software application File menu choose Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left of the Print dialog box choose Paper Type Quali
23. Step 2 Customize the printer settings Maintenance For help see Understanding the printer software Troubleshooting 1 Choose a paper size and orientation a From the software application File menu choose Page Setup Notices b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose Banner A4 or Banner Letter Note If you don t choose Banner the banner paper may cause a paper jam For Index help see Clearing paper misfeeds or jams c Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation d Click OK i www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 49 2 Choose a paper type and print quality a From the software application File menu choose Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left of the Print dialog box choose Paper Type Quality c Choose Plain for the Paper Type Normal for the Print Quality Note Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print Step 3 Print your banner Click Print Note After your banner prints extend the paper support all the way up for your next print job www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 50 This section contains information to help you maintain you
24. a print cartridge from the printer except to replace clean or store it in the cartridge storage unit Lexmark Z13 printer only or another airtight container The print cartridge will not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time For more information see Storing an extra print cartridge 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 www lexmark com Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Maintenance 61 Lexmark Z33 Storing an extra print cartridge Printer overview Note These instructions apply only to the Lexmark Z13 printer Basic printing d Attaching the print cartridge storage unit to the printer o Printing ideas 1 Insert the tabs on the print cartridge storage unit into the slots on the back of Maintenance your printer o 2 Snap the storage unit securely into place o Troubleshooting e Notices Index E www lexmark com a Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 62 Inserting a print cartridge in the storage unit 1 Insert the extra print cartridge into the storage unit 2 Push the cartridge down and then back to lock it into the storage uni
25. all a print cartridge a Open the b Insert the print c Close the d Close the front cover Continue Troubleshooting cartridge cartridge into carrier lid with Specifying cartridge aT carrier lid the carrier completely settings in the printer software Notices Index Note To extend the life of your color print cartridge and improve printing speed install a black print cartridge along with the color cartridge ih www lexmark com mie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Maintenance 55 Lexmark Z33 Lexmark 233 Your printer came with two print cartridges a color cartridge P N 10N0026 and a black cartridge P N 10N0016 Printer overview Basic printin i d Your printer can print with one of the following cartridge configurations A color cartridge by itself in the left carrier A black cartridge by itself in the right carrier Both a color and a black cartridge Printing ideas Maintenance To install a print cartridge Troubleshooting a Open the b Insert the print c Close the d Close the front cover cartridge cartridge into carrier lid Continue with Specifying carrier lid the carrier completely cartridge settings in the Notices printer software Index ih www lexmark com ae Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 56 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Be
26. aper into the sheet feeder Paper Feed light Check the printer status For more information see Understanding error messages and flashing lights Paper guide Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer Paper support Keep paper straight in the sheet feeder Make sure you fully extend the paper support Power button Turn the printer on or off Power light Check the printer status For more information see Understanding error messages and flashing lights Power supply Supply power to the printer Sheet feeder Feed plain or specialty paper automatically For more information see Printing ideas USB connector Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable www lexmark com gt Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Basic printing 14 Basic printing is as easy as Step 1 Load the paper Step 2 Customize the printer settings Step 3 Print your document Note For help printing on specialty paper such as photo paper banner paper transparencies or iron on transfers see Printing ideas www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Basic printing 15 Step 1 Load the paper You can load up to 100 sheets of plain pap
27. bleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 46 c Choose the paper type and print quality suitable for your document Note Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print 3 From the pop up menu in the upper left corner of the Paper Type Quality dialog box choose General 4 Select Print Last Page First Step 3 Print your document Click Print www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 47 Printing a banner You can print up to 20 sheets of banner paper at a time The maximum paper size is 120 inches Load only the amount of paper your banner requires Step 1 Load the banner paper 1 Remove any paper from the sheet feeder 2 Lower the top portion of the paper support 3 Place the stack of banner paper behind the printer Note Loading excess banner paper or pushing the paper too far into the printer may cause a paper jam For help see Clearing paper misfeeds or jams www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Printing ideas 48 Lexmark Z33 4 Load the unattached leading edge of the first Printer overview page into the sheet feeder with the right side against the paper support The print side Basic printing should be facing you 5 Slide the paper guide to the left edge of the Printing ideas paper l
28. bleshooting Notices Index i www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Printing ideas 33 Lexmark Z33 Printing labels You can print up to 25 sheets of labels at a time depending on the thickness of the sheets Printer overview Basic printing Step 1 Load the labels Printing ideas e Use only labels designed for inkjet printers e If your labels came with instructions read them Maintenance carefully d e Make sure there are no missing or curled labels o Troubleshooting e Make sure the print side is facing you Load the labels vertically against the right side of the o Notices paper support index Note Make sure you do not push the label sheets too far into the sheet feeder Do not print within 1 mm 0 04 in of the edge of a label e Slide the paper guide to the left side of the labels i www lexmark com i Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Printing ideas 34 Lexmark Z33 Step 2 Customize the printer settings Printer overview For help see Understanding the printer software Basic printing 1 Choose a paper size and orientation a From the software application File menu choose Page Setup Printing ideas b From the Paper Size area choose A4 or Letter i c Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation Maintenance Index c Choose d Click OK Troubleshooting 2 Choose a paper type and print quality a From the software application File menu choose Print o Notices b From the pop up menu i
29. cartridge with another print cartridge For help see Replacing the print cartridges Troubleshooting 5 Compare the lines above the purge lines to the lines below Look for a break in the Notices lines A broken line indicates clogged nozzles If the bottom line still has breaks clean the print nozzles up to two more times Index If the print quality is satisfactory after running the test three times the print cartridge nozzles are clean You do not need to complete the remaining steps If the print quality of both sets of lines is not satisfactory after running the test three times E www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 89 a Remove and then reinstall the print cartridges For help see Replacing the print cartridges b Repeat the nozzles test If the lines are still broken continue with Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts If the print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles there may be dried ink on the nozzles or contacts 1 Remove the print cartridge For help see Replacing the print cartridges www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting
30. e or option with the product If you transfer this product to another user warranty service under the terms of this 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 Warranty service The warranty period is 12 months and starts on the date of original purchase as shown on the purchase receipt 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 designated location You are responsible for loss of or damage to a product in transit to the Remarketer or the designated location www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Notices 108 When warranty service involves the exchange of a product or part the item replaced becomes 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 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 repa
31. eft side of the photo paper i www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark 223 Printing ideas 20 Lexmark Z33 E Step 2 Customize the printer settings For help see Understanding the printer software Basic printing 1 Choose a paper size and orientation a From the software application File menu choose Page Setup Printing ideas b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose the paper size for your photo To choose a custom paper size see Printing on custom size paper Maintenance c Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation d Click OK Troubleshooting Choose a paper type and print quality Notices a From the software application File menu choose Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left of the Print dialog box choose Paper Type inde Quality amp p 2 d i www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark 223 Printing ideas 21 Lexmark Z33 f i c Choose Printer overview Coated or Glossy Photo Paper for the Paper Type ee Better or Best for the Print Quality Basic printing Note Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may Printing ideas take longer to print d From the pop up menu choose Color o Maintenance e Select Built In Color Matching f From the Document Color pop up menu choose Natural Color Troubleshooting g From the Halftone pop up menu select Airbrush quality o Notices Step 3 Print your photos Click Print Index o Note To prevent
32. er Basic printing left choose When you want to General Paper Size Choose a paper size Printing ideas g Scaling Change the scaling value of the document Valid values are between 25 and 400 Maintenance Orientation Choose between portrait and landscape Watermark Watermarks Choose a watermark design Troubleshooting e Click OK to apply the settings and close the Page Setup dialog box Notices Ifyou want more information about the settings in the Page Setup dialog box click Help to view the printer software Help When you are finished click Done Index i www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Printer overview 6 Lexmark Z33 Print dialog box Printer overview While your document is open you can use the Print dialog box to select settings that affect ere the appearance of your document Basic printing To customize the settings in the Print dialog box Printing ideas 1 From the File menu of your software application choose Print o Maintenance o Troubleshooting o Notices Index O Wait for pages to dry Print Quality Mermai Paper Type Plain imags Color Coleriyne Ort i www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Printer overview 7 Lexmark Z33 2 Change the settings as needed Printer overview From the pop up menu in the Basic printing upper left choose Select When you want to Printing ideas General Copies Spec
33. er at a time depending on the thickness of the paper 1 Make sure the paper support is upright and fully extended 2 Place the paper against the right side of the paper support with the print side facing you Note If loading letter size paper align the top of the paper with the top of the paper support 3 Squeeze the release tab and the paper guide together Slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper For information about specialty paper see Printing ideas www lexmark com Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Basic printing 16 Step 2 Customize the printer settings If you are using A4 or letter size paper and you want normal print quality and speed you don t need to adjust the printer settings If you are using specialty paper see Printing ideas to customize your printer settings For more information about the different printer settings see Understanding the printer software www lexmark com e Lexmark 213 Lexmark Z23 Basic printing 17 Lexmark Z33 Step 3 Print your document After you load the paper and customize the printer settings if necessary you are ready to Basic printing print 1 From the software application File menu choose Print Printing ideas 2 Click Print Printer overview Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Se www lexmark com ie
34. es Index Troubleshooting 71 Paper Jam message When you have a paper jam the Paper Feed light blinks and an error message appears on your screen For help clearing the paper jam see The printer has a paper jam Ink Low message Note If the ink in your cartridge is low an error message appears on your screen The lights on the printer do not blink A print cartridge is running out of ink Purchase a new print cartridge For help installing it see Replacing the print cartridges The Paper Feed light is blinking Ifthe printer is out of paper a Load more paper For help see Load the paper gt b Press the Paper Feed button a Ifthe printer has a paper jam see The printer has a paper jam www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 72 The Paper Feed light blinks twice and the Power light is blinking er The print cartridge carrier is stalled 1 Check your computer screen for error messages 2 Turn the printer off 3 Wait a few seconds and then turn the printer back on For more help see Clearing paper misfeeds or jams www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 73 Resolving unsuccessful or slow
35. fore you specify the cartridge settings in the printer software install the print cartridges For help see Replacing the print cartridges After you install the cartridge the Control Panel and Cartridge Setup dialog box open automatically 1 Choose the type of print cartridge you installed 2 Specify whether the cartridge is a New Cartridge or an Old Cartridge one that has been used before Note If an Old Cartridge one that has been used before is incorrectly identified as a New Cartridge your ink levels in the Control Panel may be incorrect 3 Click OK 4 If you installed a new cartridge select Yes to print an alignment page 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the cartridge alignment For help see Aligning the print cartridges www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 57 Aligning the print cartridges Normally you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a print cartridge However you may also need to align the print cartridges when e Printed characters are improperly formed or misaligned Vertical straight lines are wavy To align the print cartridges 1 Load plain paper in the printer For help see Load the paper 2 From the Apple menu choose Control Panels 3 Choose the Control Panel for your printer www lexmark com e
36. his section contains information regarding legal notices and your printer warranty Printer overview e e Edition notice Basic printing Trademarks Printing ideas i amp e Cautions and warnings Plt e Electronic emission notices o Troubleshooting e Statement of limited warranty Notices Index i www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview F a f Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Notices 98 Edition notice January 2001 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL INC PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in later editions Improvements or changes in the products or the programs described may be made at any time Comments about this publication may be addressed to Lexmark International Inc Department F95 032 2 740 West New Circle Road Lexington
37. hoose a paper size and orientation a From the software application File menu choose Page Setup Printing ideas b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose the card size for your document To select a custom size paper see Printing on custom size paper Maintenance c Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation d Click OK Troubleshooting Choose a paper type and print quality Notices a From the software application File menu choose Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left of the Print dialog box choose Paper Type inde Quality amp p 2 d i www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 27 c Choose Paper Type Glossy Photo Paper for photo cards or Plain for other types of cards Print Quality Better or Best for photo cards or Normal for other types of cards Note Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print Step 3 Print your cards Click Print Note To prevent smudging remove each photo card as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark 223 Printing ideas 28 Lexmark Z33 Printing envelopes You can print up to 10 envelopes at a time depending on the thickness of the envelopes Printer overview Basic printing Step 1 Load the envelopes
38. ication File menu choose Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left of the Print dialog box choose Paper Type inde Quality amp p 2 d i www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark 223 Printing ideas 24 Lexmark Z33 f i c Choose Printer overview Plain for the Paper Type ree Better or Best for the Print Quality Basic printing Note Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may Printing ideas take longer to print Step 3 Print your document Click Print Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index i www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark 223 Printing ideas 25 Lexmark Z33 Printing cards You can print up to 10 greeting cards index cards photo cards or postcards at a time depending on the thickness of the cards Printer overview Basic printing Step 1 Load the cards e lf your cards came with instructions read them carefully Printing ideas Maintenance e Make sure the print side is facing you Load the cards vertically against the right side of the Troubleshooting paper support Notices Note Make sure you do not push the cards too far a into the sheet feeder Index e Slide the paper guide to the left side of the cards i www lexmark com Lexmark Z13 Lexmark 223 Printing ideas 26 Lexmark Z33 E Step 2 Customize the printer settings For help see Understanding the printer software Basic printing 1 C
39. ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Notices 103 Lexmark Z33 i e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the Printer overview receiver is connected e Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions Basic printin 2 3 The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this Printing ideas equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Maintenance Note To assure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class B computing device use a properly shielded and Troubleshooting grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 12A2405 Use of a as SSS substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations Notices Index Se www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Notices 104 Note 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 859 232 3000 Industry Canada compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
40. ify the number of copies to print Pages Print all of the pages in a document or print a given range of pages Maintenance Print Quality Select Quick Print Normal Better or Best P Print Last Print the pages in reverse order so the first page of your Page First document is on top of the stack in the paper exit tray Troubleshootin amp g Wait for Add more time between pages as they exit the printer Select pages to dry this option when you want to keep documents from smearing Notices Paper Type Paper Type Specify the type of paper you ve loaded into the printer Select 0 Quality Plain Coated Transparency Iron On Transfer or Glossy Photo Paper o Index Normal print quality is recommended for most documents Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but take longer to print i www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 8 From the pop up menu in the upper left choose Select When you want to Color ColorSync Select a printer profile to match the color on the screen to the Color color in the document Matching Built in Color Let the printer software match the color on the screen to the Matching color in the document Background Print in Print when there are not enough system resources available Pr
41. inting Foreground otherwise Note You will not be able to use your computer while printing in foreground Print in e Print most documents Background printing is Background recommended for all jobs unless a problem occurs e Select an exact date and time for the document to print e Mark a print job Urgent Puta print job on hold Note You can use your computer while printing in background www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Printer overview 9 Lexmark Z33 f If you want more information about the settings in the Print dialog box click Help to Printer overview view the printer software Help When you are finished click Done 3 Click Print to apply your settings and print your document o Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index E www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview o Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview Control Panel Use the Control Panel to e View ink levels e Install print cartridges e Align the print cartridges e Clean the print nozzles e Print a test page e Order supplies e View printer software version and copyright information www lexmark com 10 Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Printer overview 11 Lexmark Z33 i To open the Control Panel Printer overview 1 From the Apple menu choose Control Panel
42. ir Also such product must be free of any legal obligations and restrictions Before you present this product for warranty service remove all programs data and removable storage media 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 Web at www lexmark com 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 www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Notices 109 Lexmark Z33 Extent of warranty Printer overview We do not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of a product Basic printing Warranty service does not include repair of failures caused by gt e Modification or attachments Printing ideas e Accidents or misuse f e Unsuitable physical or operating environment Maintenance e Maintenance by anyone other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer Troubleshooting e Operation of a product beyond the limit of its duty cycle o Failure to have installed a maintenance kit as specified if applicable o Notices e Use of printing media outside of Lexmark specifications pi Use of other than Lexmark supplies such as toner cartridges inkjet cartridges and o Index ribbons e Use of other than Lexmark product or component
43. k 213 Lexmark Z23 Troubleshooting 93 Lexmark Z33 EE Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together Remove each page as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking Basic printing e Use a photo paper or transparency designed for an inkjet printer ad e Make sure you loaded the paper correctly with print side facing you and selected the Printing ideas appropriate settings in the printer software For help see Printing photos or Printing O transparencies o Maintenance e Troubleshooting e Notices Index E www lexmark com e Lexmark 213 Lexmark Z23 Troubleshooting 94 Lexmark Z33 Transparencies or photos contain white lines Printer overview e Make sure you loaded the paper correctly with print side facing you and selected the ae appropriate settings in the printer software For help see Printing transparencies or Basic printing Printing photos E A e Select a higher print quality such as Better or Best For help see Basic printing Printing ideas Clean the print nozzles For help see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles o Maintenance e Troubleshooting e Notices o Index E www lexmark com e Lexmark 213 Lexmark Z23 Troubleshooting 95 Lexmark Z33 Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty paper Printer overview p p y pap Make sure Basic printing You select the appropriate envelope size or specialty paper in the printer software For SZ hel
44. lexmark com e Lexmark 213 Lexmark Z23 Troubleshooting 77 Lexmark Z33 Printer prints very slowl Printer overview p y y e Close any software applications not in use Basic printing e Check the document you are printing Photos and graphics may take longer to print than regular text Documents that are large or that contain background images may E S also take longer to print Printing ideas Decrease the Print Quality setting to Normal or Quick Print Maintenance Note Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print Troubleshooting e Check your computer resources Consider increasing the virtual memory for your computer or increasing memory size for your software application or purchasing more Notices Random Access Memory RAM If there is still a problem restart your Macintosh computer to maximize the amount of memory Index available Se www lexmark com ie e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 78 Recovering when your computer stops responding If your Macintosh computer locks up while your document is printing you may need to turn off the printer and the computer When you turn them back on the printer driver spooler may attempt to start printing the job that was in the queue before the computer locked up This could cause
45. mmed you follow the instructions on the error message that displays on your screen Se www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 69 6 Follow the instructions on the dialog box to enter alignment values using the page printed in step 5 7 Click Finished Note A desktop printer icon is automatically created unless multiple printers are detected Using the World Wide Web Note Before you begin make sure Stuffit Expander is loaded on your system 1 From the Lexmark Web site at www lexmark com select the appropriate driver for your operating system 2 Double click the binhex hqx file to download and install 3 Follow the instructions on your screen to install the printer software www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 70 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Click the topic that best describes your problem e Paper Jam message The Paper Feed light is blinking Ink Low message The Paper Feed light blinks twice and the Power light is blinking www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notic
46. n the upper left of the Print dialog box choose Paper Type Quality Plain for the Paper Type Better or Best for the Print Quality Note Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print i www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 oo Lexmark Z23 Printing ideas 35 Lexmark Z33 Step 3 Print your labels Click Print Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index i www lexmark com ag Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 36 Printing on custom size paper Follow these steps to print your document on custom size paper Step 1 Load the custom size paper e Make sure the paper size fits within these dimensions Width 76 to 216 mm 3 to 8 5 in Height 127 to 355 6 mm 5 to 14 in e Make sure the print side is facing you Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support Do not push the paper too far into the sheet feeder e Slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper For help see Basic printing www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Printing ideas 37 Lexmark Z33 Step 2 Customize the printer settings Printer overview For help see Understanding the printer software Basic printing 1 Create a custom pa
47. oubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 82 The printer has a paper jam When the printer has a paper jam the Paper Feed light blinks 1 Turn the printer off 2 Turn the printer back on 3 Ifthe printer does not automatically eject the page a Turn the printer off b Pull firmly on the paper to remove it If you cannot reach the paper raise the front cover pull the paper out and then close the front cover c Turn the printer on Note When you load paper make sure the paper is not pushed too far into the sheet feeder For example the top of letter size paper should align with the top of the paper support www lexmark com ie Lexmark 213 Lexmark Z23 Troubleshooting 83 Lexmark Z33 Improving print quality Printer overview ad If print quality is not as high as you expected you may need to adjust your margin settings Basic printing choose a higher print quality align the print cartridges or clean the nozzles Click one of the topics below for more information on how you can improve your print quality o Printing ideas Adjusting the margin settings e Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles f Choosing a higher print quality Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and Maintenance contacts d Aligning the print cartridges o Troubleshooting e Notices o Index i www lexmark com e Lexmark 213 Lexmark Z23 Troubleshooting 84 Lexmark Z33 ae ea Adjusting the margin settings
48. p see Printing ideas Printing ideas e You are using a specialty paper or envelope size that your printer supports e Your printer is not being held or paused To check the printer status Maintenance a From your desktop double click the icon for your printer TEE b From the Printing menu make sure Stop Print Queue is not selected roubleshootin Your software application is designed to print envelopes For help check your software application documentation Notices Your printer feeds plain paper without problems If it does load envelopes vertically against the right side of the sheet feeder Slide the paper guide to the left side of the Index envelopes For help printing envelopes see Printing envelopes i www lexmark com a Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 96 Reducing ink usage To save ink 1 From the software application File menu choose Print 2 From the pop up menu in the upper left corner of the Print dialog box select Paper Type Quality 3 Choose Quick Print to use the least amount of ink 4 Click OK If you own a Lexmark 223 or Lexmark Z33 printer you can save color ink when you have both print cartridges loaded To save color ink see Printing color images in black and white www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Notices 97 Lexmark Z33 f i T
49. per Jam 71 F foils loading 42 G glossy paper loading 19 www lexmark com Index 112 settings 20 greeting cards loading 25 settings 26 improving print quality 83 index cards loading 25 settings 26 Ink Low message 71 installing printer software 68 iron on transfers 39 loading 39 settings 40 L labels loading 33 settings 34 lights flashing 70 loading banner paper 47 cards 25 coated paper 19 gt Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index custom size paper 36 envelopes 28 foils 42 glossy paper 19 greeting cards 25 index cards 25 iron on transfers 39 labels 33 photo paper 19 premium paper 22 transparencies 42 margins minimum settings 84 messages error Ink Low 71 Paper Jam 70 N nozzle test 86 nozzles print cleaning 86 wiping 89 O ordering supplies 63 P Paper Feed light 71 paper guide 15 Paper Jam message 70 Paper Type Quality options 7 part numbers black cartridge 63 color cartridge 63 photo paper loading 19 settings 20 pop up menus Color 8 Kind 37 Paper Size 48 Paper Type Quality 7 Units 37 Watermark 5 postcards loading 25 settings 26 Power light 72 print cartridge aligning 57 cleaning 86 ordering 63 www lexmark com Index 113 part numbers 63 preserving 60 removing 51 print cartridge contacts wiping 89 print cartridges 51 Print
50. per size a From the software application File menu choose Page Setup Printing ideas b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose Edit Custom Paper Sizes c Click New Maintenance d From the Units pop up menu choose Inches in or Millimeters mm Troubleshooting e Type the dimensions for your custom paper size o f From the Kind pop up menu choose Letter Envelope or Card o Notices g Type a unique name for your custom paper size in the Paper Size Name box h Click Save ler i Click Done j Click OK on the Page Setup dialog box 2 Tochoose a print quality paper type or orientation other than the default settings see Understanding the printer software i www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 oo Lexmark Z23 Printing ideas 38 Lexmark Z33 Step 3 Print your document Printer overview 1 From the software application File menu choose Print Basic printing 2 Click Print Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index i www lexmark com cije Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Printing ideas 39 Lexmark Z33 Printing an iron on transfer You can print up to 25 iron on transfers at a time depending on the thickness of the iron on transfers You may want to print your iron on transfer on plain paper before loading the iron on transfers and changing printer settings Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Step 1 Load the iron on transfers cork If your paper came with instructions
51. r printer Replacing the print cartridges Aligning the print cartridges Preserving the print cartridges Storing an extra print cartridge Ordering supplies www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Maintenance 51 Lexmark Z33 Replacing the print cartridges Printer overview o Before you install a new or replacment cartridge remove the used one Basic printing i Removing the used cartridge Printing ideas 1 Make sure the Power light is on d 2 Raise the front cover Maintenance The print cartridge carrier moves to the loading position unless the printer is busy Troubleshooting 3 Remove the used print cartridge Store it in an e airtight container or dispose of it properly If you Notices own a Lexmark Z13 printer you can store the cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit see Storing an extra print cartridge Index ih www lexmark com ae Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 52 Installing a cartridge For best results use Lexmark supplies Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer 1 If you re installing a new cartridge remove the sticker and transparent tape Warning Do not touch the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the print cartridge 2 Click your printer name for instructions on installing print car
52. s the Control Panel for your printer eorr k 225 233 Control Panel Basic printing 0 Memar ontrol Panel E Cartridges Printing ideas Ink Level Install Change Cartridge Maintenance Align Cartridge Clean Print Nozzles Trou bleshooting ___ Clean Print nezzies Print Test Page Order Supplies r Standard Color Standard Black Notices Index To learn more click the to view the printer software Help When you re finished click Done 2 Click the Close box in the upper left corner to close the Control Panel i www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 12 Understanding the printer parts The table beginning on the next page describes each part Power supply Paper support USB connector Paper Feed button and Paper Feed light Power button and Power light Front cover Paper guide Paper exit tray www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 13 Use this When you want to Front cover e Install or change print cartridges e Clear paper jams Paper exit tray Stack paper after printing Paper Feed button e Eject paper from the printer e Advance a sheet of p
53. t Removing a print cartridge from the storage unit 1 Push the print cartridge down 2 Pull the print cartridge away from your printer and out of the storage unit www lexmark com ie Lexmark 213 Lexmark Z23 Maintenance 63 Lexmark Z33 Ordering supplies You can order supplies from the Lexmark Web site at www lexmark com Item Part number Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Color cartridge 10N0026 Black cartridge 10N0016 Maintenance USB cable 12A2405 Power supply Low Volt 14D0300 Troubleshooting High Volt 14D0301 Notices Index i www lexmark com ie Lexmark 213 Lexmark Z23 Troubleshooting 64 Lexmark Z33 f i This section contains information to help you solve printing problems Printer overview e e Solving general printing problems Basic printing e Solving printer software installation problems Printing id i aul sais e Understanding error messages and flashing lights e Maintenance Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing Troubleshooting e Recovering when your computer stops responding Notices e Clearing paper misfeeds or jams Improving print quality Index Improving print speed e Solving specialty paper problems e Reducing ink usage ie www lexmark com e Lexmark 213 Lexmark Z23 Troubleshooting 65 Lexmark Z33 Solving general printing problems When you have a printing problem first make sure Printer overview
54. ting 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 Printing ideas Lexmark Z13 Color Jetprinter Maintenance Lexmark Z23 Color Jetprinter ad Lexmark Z33 Color Jetprinter o Troubleshooting This Statement of Limited 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 Notices statement as Remarketer Warrant Index y amp Lexmark warrants that this product Is manufactured from new parts or new and serviceable used parts which perform like new parts e ls free from defects in material and workmanship Se www lexmark com ie Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview e Basic printing Printing ideas e Maintenance a Troubleshooting e Notices e Index amp Notices 107 e Conforms to Lexmark s official published specifications e ls in good working order If this product does not function as warranted during the warranty period contact a Remarketer or Lexmark for repair or replacement at Lexmark s option without charge 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 featur
55. tridges Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 53 Lexmark 213 Your printer shipped with a color print cartridge P N 10N0026 You may also purchase a black cartridge P N 10N0016 separately For more information see Ordering supplies Your printer uses one print cartridge at a time either a black or a color cartridge To install a print cartridge a Open the b Insert the print c Close the d Close the front cover cartridge cartridge into carrier lid Continue with Specifying carrier lid the carrier completely cartridge settings in the printer software Note To extend the life of your color print cartridge print black and white documents with a black print cartridge www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Maintenance 54 Lexmark Z33 Lexmark 223 Your printer shipped with a color print cartridge P N 10N0026 You may also purchase a black cartridge P N 10N0016 separately For more information see Ordering supplies Printer overview Basic printin i d Your printer can print with one of the following cartridge configurations A color cartridge by itself in the left carrier A black cartridge by itself in the right carrier Both a color and a black cartridge Printing ideas Maintenance To inst
56. ty c Choose Plain for the Paper Type i www lexmark com i Lexmark Z13 oo Lexmark Z23 Printing ideas 30 Lexmark Z33 Step 3 Print your envelopes Click Print Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index i www lexmark com ag Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 31 Printing color images in black and white Printing color images with black ink conserves the ink in your color cartridge Note This setting is only available if there is a black print cartridge installed You can print up to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time depending on the thickness of the paper Step 1 Load the paper For help see Basic printing Step 2 Customize the printer settings For help see Understanding the printer software 1 From the software application File menu choose Print 2 From the pop up menu in the upper left of the Print dialog box choose Color 3 Select Built In Color Matching 4 From the Document Color pop up menu choose Black Only www lexmark com ae Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Printing ideas 32 Lexmark Z33 i f 5 Customize your document following the steps in Basic printing or Printing ideas Printer overview Step 3 Print your document Basic printing Click Print Printing ideas Maintenance Trou
57. ubleshooting Notices Printed characters are improperly formed or misaligned White dashes appear in graphics or printed text Print is smudged or too dark Colors on print jobs are faded or they differ from the colors on the screen Vertical straight lines are not smooth To clean the print nozzles 1 Load plain paper in the printer For help see Load the paper Index 2 From the Apple menu choose Control Panels 3 Choose the Control Panel for your printer www lexmark com e Lexmark 213 Lexmark Z23 Troubleshooting 87 Lexmark Z33 4 On the Cartridges tab click Clean Print Nozzles Printer overview The printer prints a nozzle test pattern similar to the one shown Basic printing Broken lines at d the top of the page indicate Printing ideas clogged nozzles Trt o Maintenance o Troubleshooting Unbroken lines amp Notices at the bottom of the page indicate the Index nozzles were cleaned i www lexmark com ie Lexmark 213 Lexmark Z23 Troubleshooting 88 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview When you install a These purge lines print Basic printing Black cartridge 1 black purge line Color cartridge 3 purge lines magenta yellow and cyan Printing ideas g Black and color cartridge 4 purge lines magenta yellow cyan and black Maintenance Note If the correct number of purge lines did not print replace your print
58. x Transparency for the Paper Type o_____ Normal or Better for the Print Quality Note Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print i www lexmark com ie Lexmark 213 a Lexmark Z23 Printing ideas 44 Lexmark Z33 Step 3 Print your transparencies Click Print Printer overview Basic printing Note To prevent smudging remove each transparency as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index i www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 45 Printing your document in reverse order Step 1 Load the paper For help see Basic printing Step 2 Customize the printer settings For help see Understanding the printer software 1 Choose a paper size a From the software application File menu choose Page Setup b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose the paper size suitable for your document c Click OK 2 Choose a paper type and print quality a From the software application File menu choose Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left of the Print dialog box choose Paper Type Quality www lexmark com e Lexmark Z13 Lexmark Z23 Lexmark Z33 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Trou
59. your system to lock up again To recover from this problem 1 2 O N oO oO Ff Turn the printer and the computer off Hold down the Shift key and turn on the computer Continue to hold the Shift key until you see the Mac OS screen and the words Extensions Off Release the Shift key Locate the printer icon on your desktop The inactive printer spooler has an X over it Double click the icon to open the printer dialog box Drag your print jobs to the trash can Restart the computer to enable extensions www lexmark com ie Lexmark 213 Lexmark Z23 Troubleshooting 79 Lexmark Z33 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams Printer overview ad Click the topic that best desribes your problem Basic printing e Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets The printer has a paper jam feed through the printer Printing ideas d g The printer does not feed envelopes or specialty paper o Maintenance o Troubleshooting e Notices o Index i www lexmark com ie Lexmark 213 Lexmark Z23 Troubleshooting 80 Lexmark Z33 l Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed through the printer Printer overview Make sure Basic printing e Your paper is recommended for inkjet printers You don t load too much paper into the sheet feeder Depending on the thickness of Printing ideas the paper the sheet feeder can hold up to 100 sheets of paper For help see Basic TT printing Maintenance e You don t force the paper into the printer

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