User manual LEXMARK Z82

[. . . ] Edition: October 2000 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC. , PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION ìAS ISî 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. [. . . ] For example, if you first plug in the power cord, the printer enters the Ready Mode and shows following information. Resolution Paper Size NORMAL 100% Zoom Rate A4 02 PAGES Number of Copies Attendance Message Attendance Message helps you to solve printer problems. For example, if a paper is jammed in the printer, the message REMOVE PAPER JAM appears in the display: REMOVE PAPER JAM THEN PRESS STOP 3-4 Using Control Panel Chapter 4 Print Media Overview This chapter provides specifications and guidelines for each type of print media that can be used with your printer. Media Size Print Media Characteristics Paper Guideline Using the Manual Feed Slot Print Media 4-1 Media Size The following table lists the types and dimensions of print media that you can use with your printer. Chapter 4 Media Letter Legal A4 A5 B5 Executive A6 Card Label Envelope #7 3/4 Envelope #9 Envelope #10 Envelope B5 Post Card 4x6 Custom Dimension 216 mm x 279 mm 216 mm x 356 mm 210 mm x 297 mm 148 mm x 210 mm 182 mm x 257 mm 184 mm x 267 mm 105 mm x 149 mm 100 mm x 148 mm 98 mm x 190 mm 98 mm x 225 mm 105 mm x 241 mm 176 mm x 250 mm 102 mm x 152 mm (8. 50 inch x 11. 00 inch) (8. 50 inch x 14. 00 inch) (8. 27 inch x 11. 69 inch) (5. 83 inch x 8. 27 inch) (7. 17 inch x 10. 12 inch) (7. 25 inch x 10. 50 inch) (4. 13 inch x 5. 85 inch) (3. 94 inch x 5. 83 inch) (3. 88 inch x 7. 50 inch) (3. 88 inch x 8. 88 inch) (4. 13 inch x 9. 50 inch) (6. 93 inch x 9. 84 inch) (4. 00 inch x 6. 00 inch) 76. 2~215. 9 mm x 127. 0~355. 6 mm (3. 00~8. 50 inch x 5. 00~14. 00 inch) 4-2 Print Media Print Media Characteristics Print media characteristics affect print quality and reliability. When you choose print media, consider the following: Chapter 4 Weight The printer automatically feeds paper weights from 20 lbs to 24 Ibs. Surface Smoothness The degree of smoothness of the paper affects print quality. If the paper is too rough, the ink may not adhere to the paper properly, resulting in poor print quality. Moisture Content The amount of moisture in the paper affects both print quality and paper feeding reliability. Chapter 4 Always test a sample of paper before purchasing large quantities. Using media that does not conform to the specifications listed in the paper specifications can cause problems that require service. Print Media 4-3 Paper Guideline When choosing any paper type, consider the weight, surface smoothness and color of the paper. G G Chapter 4 For best print quality, use inkjet paper. Use only undamaged paper Not supported paper types - Multiple-sheet forms or documents - Preprinted papers with chemicals that may contaminate the printer. - Rough-edged or curled papers - Synthetic paper - Thermal paper Guidelines for paper storage G Keep paper away from moisture, direct sunlight or other conditions that can cause it to wrinkle or curl. Do not place anything on top of the paper packages. Store cartons of paper on a pallet or shelf, rather than directly on the floor. G G 4-4 Print Media Using the Manual Feed Slot Your Printer has a Manual Feeder that lets you feed the papers which cannot be fed through the Input Tray. The OHP, thick paper, envelopes, and unformatted paper should be fed manually through the Manual Feeder. This feeder allows only one sheet at one time. Chapter 4 Manual Feeder Slot 1 Insert the media against the right side of the slot until the printer picks it up. Chapter 4 Insert the media with the recommended print side face up. 2 Send your job to print. Print Media 4-5 Memo 4-6 Print Media Chapter 5 Printing Tasks Overview This chapter shows how to print a file in Windows and each property you can change. Selecting the Printer Printing a Document Using Features in the Printer Driver Printing Tasks 5-1 Selecting the Printer Setting Your Default Printer Chapter 5 After installation, Lexmark Z82 printer is automatically selected as the default printer. To set the Lexmark Z82 printer as the default printer, follow the procedures as described below: 1 2 3 Select Start Settings Printers from the Windows task bar. Double-click the Lexmark Z82 icon. Click Printer and select Set as Default. 5-2 Printing Tasks Printing a Document 1 2 Select Print from the File menu. G G Chapter 5 Chapter 5 The following procedure describes the general steps required for printing from various Windows applications. The steps for printing a document may vary depending on the application program you are using. Start your application you are using to create the document, and open the document you want to print. You can see the print dialog box for your application. The basic print settings you will need are usually selected within this print dialog box. G To take full advantage of the printer features, click the Properties button. For more information about Properties, see `Using Features in the Printer Driver' on page 5-7. Any changes you make in the application apply while it is running. 3 After you have changed settings, click OK to start printing. Printing Tasks 5-3 Continued Printing a Document About Printer Control Program Window When the Lexmark Z82 Control Program on LPT1 window appears, click the appropriate tab for the options. Starting the Lexmark Z82 Control Program Select Start Programs Lexmark Z82 Printer Control Program from the Windows task bar. Using the Status Tab This tab shows the current printer status. These images show the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge. Click to cancel the current print job. These items provide specific details about the status of your print job. Click to print a test page. Click this button again to resume the paused print job. 5-4 Printing Tasks Chapter 5 Using the Options Tab This tab allows you to specify the Control Program setup options. Check this option to prevent the Control Program from appearing on your computer screen each time you send a job to print. Check this option to close the Control Program when a job has been sent to the printer. If your system has bi-directional communication problems, error message appears each time you send a job to print. To avoid seeing this message, check this option, or correct the problem. Check this option if your printer pauses frequently during a print job, and prints pages with alternating bands of light and dark print. Printing Tasks 5-5 Continued Printing a Document Using the Cartridges Tab This tab allows you to choose cartridge options. Click for version information. Click to install or replace the print cartridge. Shows the amount of ink remaining in each cartridge. Click to clean the print nozzles. [. . . ] Re-install the scanner driver and try again' message appears on the screen Cause & Solution File setting required for I/O may not be proper. Follow the instructions below : 1) Start your windows. 4) Select SYSTEM. INI file, and set the file as shown below. · [386 Enh] · device = vecp. 386 · LPT1TurnAroundDelay = 50 5) Restart your Windows. Check if the port is properly connected, or power is on. [. . . ]