Lexmark Z 1300 Manual

							Setting up the printer
To set up the printer, follow the instructions on the Setup sheet that came with the product.
Checking the box contents
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1Power supply cordFits into the power supply attached to the back of the printer.
2Installation software CDInstallation software for the printer
Help
Users Guide in electronic format (printed Users Guide only available in certain
geographies)
3Color print cartridgeCartridge to be installed in the right cartridge carrier. For more information, see
“Installing print cartridges” on page 32.
4Black print cartridgeCartridge to be installed in the left cartridge carrier. For more information, see
“Installing print cartridges” on page 32.
5Setup sheetInstructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on setup
troubleshooting.
Note: A USB cable and black print cartridge may or may not be included.
 
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							Learning about the printer
Understanding the parts of the printer
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Use theTo
1Turn the printer on and off.
Cancel a print job. Press  in the middle of a print job.
Load or eject paper.
Troubleshoot. For more information, see “Blinking power light troubleshooting” on
page 46.
2Access coverInstall or change the print cartridges.
Clear paper jams.
3Paper exit trayStack paper as it exits.
4Paper feed guardPrevent items from falling into the paper slot.
5Paper guideKeep paper straight when feeding.
6Paper supportLoad paper.
 
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Use theTo
1USB portConnect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.
2Power supplyConnect the printer to a power source using the power cord.
1Plug the power cord all the way into the power supply on the printer.
2Plug the power cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using.
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3If the  light is not on, press .
 
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							Learning about the software
This chapter tells how to use the printer with Windows operating systems. If you are using a Macintosh operating
system, see the Mac Help:
1From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1300 Series folder.
2Double-click the printer Help icon.
Using the printer software
Use this softwareTo
Imaging StudioPrint documents or photos.
Solution CenterFind troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge-ordering information.
Print PropertiesSelect the best print settings for the document you are printing.
ToolbarCreate printer-friendly versions of an active Web page.
Using the Imaging Studio
To open the Imaging Studio, use one of these methods:
Method 1Method 2
From the desktop, double-click the Imaging Studio
icon.1Click Start ΠPrograms or All Programs ΠLexmark
1300 Series.
2Select Imaging Studio.
ClickTo accessDetails
View/Print Photo LibraryBrowse, print, or share your photos.
Transfer PhotosDownload photos from a memory card, flash
drive, CD, or PictBridge-enabled digital
camera to the Photo Library.
Photo Greeting CardsMake quality greeting cards from your photos.
Photo PackagesPrint multiple photos in various sizes.
 
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							ClickTo accessDetails
SlideshowView a slideshow of your photos.
PosterPrint your photos as a multiple-page poster.
From the bottom left corner of the Welcome screen:
ClickTo
Setup and diagnose printerCheck ink levels.
Order print cartridges.
Find maintenance information.
Select other Solution Center tabs for more information, including how to change
printer settings and troubleshooting.
Using the Solution Center
The Solution Center provides help, as well as information about the printer status and ink level.
To open the Solution Center, use one of these methods:
Method 1Method 2
1From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging
Studio icon.
2Click Setup and diagnose printer.
The Solution Center appears with the Maintenance
tab open.
1Click Start Œ Programs or All Programs Œ
Lexmark 1300 Series.
2Select Solution Center.
The Solution Center consists of six tabs:
From hereYou can
Printer Status (Main dialog)View the status of the printer. For example, while printing, the
status of the printer is Busy Printing.
View ink levels and order new print cartridges.
How ToLearn how to:
–Print.
–Use basic features.
–Print projects such as photos, envelopes, cards, banners,
iron-on transfers, and transparencies.
Find the electronic Users Guide for more information.
 
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							From hereYou can
TroubleshootingLearn tips about the current status.
Solve printer problems.
MaintenanceInstall a new print cartridge.
View shopping options for new cartridges.
Print a test page.
Clean to fix horizontal streaks.
Align to fix blurry edges.
Troubleshoot other ink problems.
Contact InformationLearn how to contact us by telephone or on the World Wide Web.
AdvancedChange the appearance of the Printing Status window.
Download the newest software files.
Turn printing voice notification on or off.
Change network printing settings.
Share information with us regarding how you use the printer.
Obtain software version information.
Note: For more information, click Help in the lower right corner of the screen.
Using Print Properties
Opening Print Properties
Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to a computer. You
can change the settings in Print Properties based on the type of project you want to create. You can open Print
Properties from almost any program:
1With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
2From the Print dialog, click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
 
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							Using the Save Settings menu
From the “Save Settings” menu, you can name and save the current Print Properties settings for future use. You
can save up to five custom settings.
Using the I Want To menu
The “I Want To” menu contains a variety of task wizards (printing a photo, an envelope, a banner, a poster, or printing
on both sides of the paper) to help you select the correct print settings for a project.
Using the Options menu
Use the “Options” menu to make changes to the Quality Options, Layout Options, and Printing Status Options
settings. For more information on these settings, open the tab dialog from the menu, and then click the Help button
on the dialog.
The “Options” menu also provides direct links to different parts of the Solution Center as well as software version
information.
Using the Print Properties tabs
All of the print settings are on the three main tabs of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies, Paper Setup, and
Print Layout.
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Quality/CopiesSelect a Quality/Speed setting.
Select a Paper Type.
Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job:
collated or normal.
Choose Automatic Image Sharpening.
Choose to have the last page printed first.
Paper SetupSpecify the size of paper loaded.
Select the orientation of the document on the printed page: portrait or
landscape.
Print LayoutSelect the layout you want to print.
Choose to print on both sides of the paper, and select a duplexing
preference.
Note: For more information about these settings, right-click a setting on the screen.
Using the Toolbar
The Toolbar lets you create printer-friendly versions of Web pages.
Note: The Toolbar launches automatically when you browse the Web using Microsoft Windows Internet Explorer
version 5.5 or later.
 
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							ClickTo
Select Page Setup options.
Select Options to customize the toolbar appearance or select a different setting
for printing photos.
Access links to the Lexmark Web site.
Access Help for additional information.
Uninstall the Toolbar.
NormalPrint an entire Web page in normal quality.
QuickPrint an entire Web page in draft quality.
Black and WhitePrint an entire Web page in black and white.
Text Only
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Print only the text of a Web page.
PhotosPrint only the photos or images on a Web page.
Note: The number of photos or images valid for printing appears next to Photos.
PreviewPreview a Web page before printing.
Resetting printer software settings to defaults
Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista users:
1Click Start ΠSettings ΠPrinters or Printers and Faxes.
2Right-click the Lexmark 1300 Series icon.
 
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							3Click Printing Preferences.
4Click the Save Settings menu.
5From the Restore section, select Factory Settings (Defaults).
Note: Factory default settings cannot be deleted.
 
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							Loading paper and various paper types
Loading paper
1Make 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.
2Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.
3Adjust 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.
Loading various paper types
Load up toMake sure
100 sheets of plain paper (depending on
the thickness)The paper is designed for use with inkjet printers.
The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support.
The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper.
100 sheets of heavyweight matte paper
25 sheets of glossy paper
25 sheets of photo paperThe glossy or printable side of the paper faces you. (If you are not
sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came
with the paper.)
The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support.
The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper.
Note: Photos require more drying time. Remove each photo as it exits,
and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging.
10 iron-on transfersYou 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.
25 greeting cards
25 index cards
25 photo cards
25 postcardsThe total thickness of the card stack does not exceed 10 mm (0.4
inches).
The print side of the cards faces you.
The cards are loaded against the right side of the paper support.
The paper guide rests against the left edge of the cards.
 
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