User manual LEXMARK Z53

[. . . ] Lexmark Z53 Color Jetprinter User's Guide for Windows 95 and Windows 98 Edition: February 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. [. . . ] The test page that prints is similar to the one shown: 3 From each alignment group on the test page, find the number under the alignment pattern that comes closest to forming a perfectly straight line. For example, in sample group A, the arrow points to the pattern that comes closest to forming a straight line. 4 In the Align Cartridges dialog box, enter the pattern numbers from the printed test page that come closest to forming a straight line. OK 24 · Chapter 3 · · · · Cleaning print nozzles 1 Load plain paper in the printer. 2 From the Control Program's Cartridges tab, select Clean Nozzles. The printer feeds a sheet of paper and prints a nozzle test pattern, similar to the one shown: Cyan, magenta, yellow, and black purge lines (shown here in black and white) print when ink is forced through the print nozzles. If any of these colors do not print, you may need to replace your print cartridge. Broken lines at the top of the page indicate clogged nozzles. Maintaining your printer Maintaining your printer Maintaining your printer Maintaining your printer Unbroken lines at the bottom of the page indicate the nozzles were cleaned. 3 Compare the diagonal line above the printed bars to the diagonal line below the printed bars. If the bottom line still has breaks, run the test up to two more times. · If the print quality is satisfactory after running the test three times, the print nozzles are clean. · If the print quality of both lines is not satisfactory after running the test three times, continue with step 4. 4 Remove and reinstall the print cartridges. Maintaining your printer · · · 25 · · 5 Repeat the nozzle test. For help, see the next section. Wiping print nozzles If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles (see page 25), there may be dried ink on the print cartridge nozzles. For help on wiping the print nozzles, see the Troubleshooting: Print Quality section of the printer driver Help. Preserving print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridge and optimum performance from your printer: · Keep a new print cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. · Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an air-tight container. The print cartridge does not print correctly if removed from the printer and left exposed for an extended period of time. · If a print cartridge runs out of ink, leave the empty cartridge in the printer until you are ready to replace it. Printing with one of the print cartridge carriers empty may cause printer problems. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies. 26 · Chapter 3 · · · · 4 Printer prints slowly or doesn't print 28) (see page 28) Paper misfeeds or 30) jams (see page 30) Document prints with mistakes or poor quality 31) (see page 31) Problems with transparencies, photos, envelopes. . . (see page 33) Error messages and flashing lights 34) (see page 34) Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting This section lists printer problems, and what you can do to solve them. [. . . ] Lexmark is not liable for any claim by you based on a third party claim. This limitation of remedies also applies to any developer of materials supplied to Lexmark. Lexmark's and the developer's limitations of remedies are not cumulative. Such developer is an intended beneficiary of this limitation. 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. [. . . ]