Z2300 Series User's Guide 2008 www.lexmark.
Contents Safety information.............................................................................5 Introduction........................................................................................6 Finding information about the printer...........................................................................................................................6 Setting up the printer........................................................................
Printing photos.....................................................................................................................................................................26 Printing photos from a CD or removable storage device connected to the computer........................................ 26 Maintaining the printer...................................................................28 Maintaining print cartridges....................................................................................
Safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as furniture and walls.
Introduction Finding information about the printer Publications See the For Quick Setup sheet Initial setup instructions that came with the printer. Printed Getting Started guide Additional setup instructions that came with the printer. Note: Not all products come with printed publications. Electronic User's Guide Complete instructions for using the printer. The electronic version installs automatically with the printer software.
Description Where to find (North America) Where to find (rest of world) E-mail support For e-mail support, visit our Web site: www.lexmark.com. E-mail support varies by country or region, and may not be available in some instances. 1 2 3 4 5 Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. Select a country or region, and then select the Customer Support link. Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT. Click Technical Support. Select your printer family. Select your printer model.
Setting up the printer Bypassing security warnings during software installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may alert you about the printer software being installed. For your printer to work properly, allow the printer software to be installed on your computer. Understanding the parts of the printer 6 5 4 1 2 3 Use the 1 Access cover 2 To • Install or change the print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. • Turn the printer on and off.
1 2 1 Use the To USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the USB port except when plugging in or removing a USB cable or installation cable. 2 Power supply Connect the printer to a power source using the power cord. 1 Plug the power cord all the way into the power supply on the printer. 2 Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using. 2 1 3 If the light is not on, press .
Using Macintosh 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the printer software CD. 3 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer CD icon that automatically appears. 4 Double-click the Install icon. 5 Follow the instructions on the screens. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 2 From the home page, navigate through the menu selection, and then click Drivers & Downloads. 3 Choose the printer and the printer driver for your operating system.
6 Click Browse, and then navigate to the XPS driver files on your computer: a Click Computer, and then double-click (C:). b Double-click Drivers, and then double-click Printer. c Double-click the folder that has your printer model number, and then double-click Drivers. d Double-click xps, and then click Open. e From the Install From Disk dialog, click OK. 7 Click Next on the two additional dialogs that appear. For more information on the XPS driver, see the XPS readme file on the installation software CD.
Using the Macintosh printer software Use the To Print dialog Adjust the print settings and schedule print jobs. Printer Services dialog • • • • • Access the printer utility. Troubleshoot. Order ink or supplies. Contact Lexmark. Check the printer software version installed on the computer. Applications are also installed with the printer software during installation. These applications are saved in the printer folder that appears on the Finder desktop after installation.
Loading paper Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use paper designed for inkjet printers. • The paper is not used or damaged. • If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it. • You do not force paper into the printer. 2 Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. 3 Adjust the paper guide until it rests against the left edge of the paper. Note: To avoid paper jams, make sure the paper does not buckle when you adjust the paper guide.
Iron-on transfers Load up to 10 iron-on transfers. Make sure: • • • • You follow the loading instructions that came with the iron-on transfers. The print side of the transfers faces you. The transfers are loaded against the right side of the paper support. The paper guide rests against the left edge of the transfers. Note: For best results, load transfers one at a time. Cards Load up to 25 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards.
Make sure: • • • • You follow the loading instructions that came with the labels. The print side of the labels faces you. The adhesive on the labels does not extend to within 1 mm of the edge of the label. You use full label sheets. Partial sheets (with areas exposed by missing labels) may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting in a paper jam. • The labels are loaded against the right side of the paper support. • The paper guide rests against the left edge of the labels.
Printing Printing basic documents Printing a document 1 Load the paper. 1 2 2 Do one of the following to print: Using Windows a With a document open in a Windows program , click File Print. b Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. c Select the print quality, the number of copies to print, the type of paper to be used, and how the pages should print. d Click OK to close any printer software dialogs. e Click OK or Print.
1 Load paper. 2 Open a Web page using a supported browser. 3 Select a print option to print the page. You can also adjust settings or preview the page before printing. Printing multiple copies of a document Using Windows 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup. 3 From the Copies section of the Print Setup tab, enter the number of copies that you want to print. 4 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs. 5 Click OK or Print.
Using Macintosh 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 In the Copies field, enter the number of copies that you want to print, and then select Collated. 3 Click Print. Note: To prevent smudging when printing photos, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Printing the last page first (reverse page order) Using Windows 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
3 From the Advanced tab, select N-Up under the Layout drop-down menu. 4 Select the number of page images to print on each page. If you want each page image to be surrounded by a border, then select Print Page Borders. 5 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs. 6 Click OK or Print. Using Macintosh 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Layout.
3 Do one of the following: • If you want to cancel a particular print job, right-click the document name, and then select Cancel. • If you want to cancel all print jobs in the queue, click Printer Cancel All Documents. Using the taskbar in Windows 1 Double-click the printer icon in the taskbar. 2 Do one of the following: • If you want to cancel a particular print job, right-click the document name, and then select Cancel.
Using Macintosh 1 While the document is printing, click the printer icon in the Dock. The print queue dialog appears. 2 Do one of the following: • If you want to pause a particular print job, choose the document name, and then click Hold. • If you want to pause all print jobs in the queue, click Pause Printer or Stop Jobs, depending on the operating system version that you are using.
d From the Paper Size list, select the envelope size. Note: To print on a custom-size envelope, select Custom Size, and then specify the height and width of the envelope. e Select Portrait or Landscape orientation. f Click OK to close any printer software dialogs. g Click OK or Print. Using Macintosh a Customize the settings as needed in the Page Setup dialog. 1 With a document open, click File Page Setup. 2 From the “Format for” pop-up menu, choose the envelope size.
b Customize the settings as needed in the Print dialog. 1 With a document open, click File Print. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose the printer that you want to use. 3 From the print options pop-up menu, choose Quality & Media. 4 From the Paper type pop-up menu, choose a paper type. 5 From the Print Quality menu, choose a print quality other than Quick Print. Tips on loading label sheets • • • • Make sure the top of the label sheet feeds into the printer first.
d From the custom sizes list on the left of the dialog, double-click Untitled, and then type a name for the custom paper size you set. e Click OK. 4 Open the Paper size pop-up menu again, and then choose the name of the custom paper size you added in Step 3d. 5 Click Print. Printing other specialty documents When you installed the printer driver, some printer software was installed that may help you print specialty documents such as booklets, posters, iron-on transfers, transparencies, and banners.
Notes: • To retrieve your print settings, click Profiles Restore a Profile, and then select the name of the profile that you want to use. • To delete a setting, click Profiles Delete Profiles. Select the setting that you want to delete, and then click Delete. Using Macintosh The Presets pop-up menu lets you save the print settings you use often. When print settings are saved into a Preset, there is no need to adjust the print settings for every print job. 1 With a document open, click File Print.
Working with photos Using recommended paper For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper. Printing photos Printing photos from a CD or removable storage device connected to the computer Using Windows 1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.
e From the same pop-up menu, choose Quality & Media. • From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose the type of paper you are using. • From the Print Quality area, choose Automatic or Photo. f Click Print. 5 Remove the CD or storage device.
Maintaining the printer Maintaining print cartridges Installing print cartridges 1 Open the access cover, and then press down on the cartridge carrier levers. 2 Remove the used print cartridge or cartridges. 3 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the black cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid.
5 Close the access cover. Note: The printer must be closed to start a new print job. Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on. 2 Lift the access cover. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid.
4 Remove the used print cartridge. Refilling print cartridges The warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printers, print cartridges, and photo paper are designed to perform together for superior print quality.
Using Macintosh 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the printer utility icon. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Print Alignment Page. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. 6 If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your document again. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Using Windows 1 Load plain paper.
3 Gently hold the nozzles against the cloth for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. 4 Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4, and then let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 6 Reinsert the print cartridge(s), and then print the document again.
Cleaning the exterior of the printer 1 Make sure that the printer is turned off and unplugged from the wall outlet. CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: To avoid the risk of electric shock, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet and disconnect all cables to the printer before proceeding. 2 Remove paper from the paper support and paper exit tray. 3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the printer.
Ordering paper and other supplies To purchase supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com. For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper and Lexmark print cartridges. Item Lexmark Photo Paper Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper USB cable Description • • • • Letter • • • • • Letter A4 4 x 6 in. 10 x 15 cm A4 4 x 6 in.
Troubleshooting Using the printer troubleshooting software (Windows only) The Lexmark Service Center provides step-by-step troubleshooting help and contains links to printer maintenance tasks and customer support. To open the Lexmark Service Center, use one of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 If it appears on an error message dialog, click the For additional assistance, use the Lexmark Service Center link.
5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on. Software did not install If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the list in the Printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. These are some other possible solutions.
6 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to install the software. 8 When the installation is completed, enable the security software again. Page does not print These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: CHECK MESSAGES If an error message appears, then resolve the error before trying to print again.
In Windows 2000 a Click Start. b Click Settings Printers. 2 Double-click the printer. 3 Click Printer. • Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing. • If a check mark does not appear next to Set As Default Printer, then you must select the printer for each file that you want to print. Using Macintosh For Mac OS X version 10.5 1 From the Finder desktop, click System Preferences Print & Fax. 2 From the Default Printer pop-up menu, check if the printer is the default printer.
DISCONNECT AND RECONNECT POWER SUPPLY 1 Press to turn off the printer. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn on the printer.
Using Macintosh 1 Close all open software applications. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the Uninstaller icon. 4 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software. 5 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 6 Insert the installation CD, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software. If the software still does not install correctly, visit our Web site at www.lexmark.
Solving printer communication problems The printer and the computer cannot exchange data. ESTABLISH BIDIRECTIONAL COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE PRINTER AND THE COMPUTER 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet. 3 Remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on.
Notices Product information Product name: Lexmark Z2300 Series Machine type: 4119 Model(s): 001 Edition notice January 2008 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.
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Exposure to radio frequency radiation The following notice is applicable if your printer has a wireless network card installed. The radiated output power of this device is far below the radio frequency exposure limits of the FCC and other regulatory agencies. A minimum separation of 20 cm (8 inches) must be maintained between the antenna and any persons for this device to satisfy the RF exposure requirements of the FCC and other regulatory agencies.
En application des réglementations d'Industry Canada, l'utilisation d'une antenne de gain supérieur est strictement interdite. Pour empêcher toute interférence radio au service faisant l'objet d'une licence, cet appareil doit être utilisé à l'intérieur et loin des fenêtres afin de garantir une protection optimale. Si le matériel (ou son antenne d'émission) est installé à l'extérieur, il doit faire l'objet d'une licence.
This product satisfies the limits of EN 55022; safety requirements of EN 60950; radio spectrum requirements of ETSI EN 300 328; and the EMC requirements of EN 55024, ETSI EN 301 489-1 and ETSI EN 301 489-17. Česky Společnost Lexmark International, Inc. tímto prohlašuje, že výrobek tento výrobek je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES. Dansk Lexmark International, Inc.
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Power consumption Product power consumption The following table documents the power consumption characteristics of the product. Note: Some modes may not apply to your product. Mode Description Power consumption (Watts) Printing The product is generating hard-copy output from electronic inputs. 13 Copying The product is generating hard-copy output from hard-copy original not applicable documents. Scanning The product is scanning hard-copy documents.
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Index A G access cover 8 aligning print cartridges 30 glossy and photo paper, loading 13, 16 C I canceling print jobs 19 cards, loading 14 cartridge, print removing 29 cartridges, print aligning 30 cleaning 31 installing 28 ordering 33 preserving 32 using genuine Lexmark 30 wiping 31 CD printing photos from 26 cleaning exterior of the printer 33 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 31 custom-size paper, loading 15, 23 custom-size paper, printing 23 information, finding 6 installing print cartridges 28 pr
envelopes 21 labels 22 last page first 18 multiple copies 17 multiple pages on one sheet 18 photos from CD using the computer 26 photos from digital camera connected to computer 26 photos from removable storage device connected to computer 26 reverse page order 18 specialty documents 24 Web page 16 printing photos from digital camera connected to computer 26 from flash drive connected to computer 26 from memory card connected to computer 26 publications, finding 6 R recycling WEEE statement 47 refilling pr
