Lexmark Z 1300 Manual

Maintaining the printer
Changing print cartridges
Removing a used print cartridge
1Make sure the printer is on.
2Lift the access cover.
The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy.
3Press down on the cartridge carrier lever to raise the cartridge carrier lid.
4Remove the used print cartridge.
To recycle the used cartridge, see “Recycling Lexmark products” on page 37.
If the cartridge you removed is not empty and you want to use it later, see “Preserving...

Installing print cartridges
1If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges.
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Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridges.
2Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids.
3Insert the black cartridge or the photo cartridge in the left carrier. Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier.
4Snap the lids closed.
 
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5Close the access cover.
Achieving better print quality
Improving print quality
If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you:
Use the appropriate paper for the document. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or
other high-quality images.
Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects.
For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to...

4Click Print.
The Alignment page prints.
5Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group.
6Use the up and down arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to select the number that matches the darkest
arrow on the printed page for each alignment group.
7Click OK.
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
1Load plain paper.
2Open the Solution...

4Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and
then wipe in the direction shown.
5With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4.
6Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely.
7Reinsert the cartridge.
8Print the document again.
9If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print
cartridge nozzles” on page 34.
10Repeat step 9 up to two more times.
11If print...

ItemPart numberAverage cartridge standard page yield is up to*
Black cartridge28†175
Black cartridge28A175
High yield black cartridge34500
Color cartridge29†150
Color cartridge29A150
High yield color cartridge35500
Photo cartridge31Not applicable
USB cable1021294Not applicable
* Values obtained by continuous printing. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS).
† Licensed Return Program Cartridge
PaperPaper size
Lexmark Premium Photo PaperLetter
A4
4 x 6 in.
10 x 15 cm
L
Lexmark Photo...

Refilling a print cartridge
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.
Recycling Lexmark products
To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling:
1Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle.
2Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
 
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Troubleshooting
Setup troubleshooting
Power light is not lit
Make sure you have disconnected the power supply cord from the wall outlet and then from the printer.
1Plug the cord all the way into the power supply on the printer.
2Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using.
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3If the  light is not on, press .
Software does not install
The following operating systems are supported:
Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3 or later
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Solution 1...

Solution 4
1Press  to turn the printer off.
2Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet.
3Gently remove the power supply from the printer.
4Reconnect the power supply to the printer.
5Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
6Press  to turn the printer on.
Solution 5
1Close all open software applications.
2Disable any anti-virus programs.
3Double-click the My Computer icon.
In Windows XP, click Start to access the My Computer icon.
4Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
5If necessary, double-click...

Solution 4
1Remove the print cartridges.
2Make sure the sticker and tape have been completely removed from the back and bottom of the cartridges.
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Warning: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridges.
3Reinsert the print cartridges.
Solution 5
Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on hold or paused.
1Click:
In Windows XP Pro: Start ΠSettings ΠPrinters and Faxes.
In Windows XP Home: Start ΠControl Panel ΠPrinters and...