User manual LEXMARK Z730

[. . . ] Z700 Series Color JetprinterTM P700 Series Photo JetprinterTM User's Guide for Windows · Setup troubleshooting A checklist to find solutions to common setup problems. · Printer overview Learn about the printer parts and the printer software. · Printing ideas How to print several projects on various types of paper. · Maintenance Caring for your cartridges and ordering supplies. · General troubleshooting Error messages, print quality problems, paper jams, and much more. January 2003 www. lexmark. com Edition: January 2003 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. [. . . ] Do not force the paper into the printer. Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File The Print dialog box appears. Print. Printing on custom size paper 41 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Create a custom paper size: a b From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. From the Paper Size menu, select Custom Size. c d e From the Units area, select Millimeters or Inches. Type the dimensions for your custom paper size. Click OK. 4 Continue to customize your document based on your paper type. Step 3: Print your document Click OK. Printing on custom size paper 42 3 Maintenance Replacing the print cartridges The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series uses the following cartridges: Left cartridge carrier: Color cartridges only 19 20 25 Right cartridge carrier: Black or Photo cartridges 48 50 55 90 (Photo) Note: You can use the printer with just a color cartridge or just a black cartridge. You must have a color cartridge installed when you print with a photo cartridge. For information about ordering supplies, see page 50. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is on. 2 Raise the front cover. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is busy. Maintenance 43 3 Pull the cartridges toward you until you hear a snap. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the cartridges. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Insert the black or photo cartridge in the right carrier. Depending on the part numbers you use, the color of the cartridge tops may vary. P/N 19, 20, or 25 P/N 48, 50, 55, or 90 (Photo) Note: To extend the life of your color cartridge and improve printing speed, install a black or photo cartridge along with the color cartridge. Replacing the print cartridges 45 3 Snap the cartridges into place. 4 Close the front cover. Note: The front cover must be closed to start a print job. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. For help, see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 11. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you installed. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has been used before). If an old cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges. " Replacing the print cartridges 46 Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. However, you may also need to align cartridges when: · · Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin. Vertical, straight lines are wavy. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. [. . . ] Paper designed for printing text documents. Page orientation in which text runs parallel with the short edge of the paper. 67 poster. An image printed on multiple sheets of paper that, when assembled, produce an enlarged version of the original image. Coated paper designed for reports or documents with graphics. [. . . ]