Lexmark Z 1300 Manual

							Load up toMake sure
10 envelopesThe stamp location is in the upper left corner.
The print side of the envelopes faces you.
The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet printers.
The envelopes are loaded against the right side of the paper support.
The paper guide rests against the left edge of the envelopes.
Warning: Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps, string ties, or
metal folding bars.
Notes:
–Do not load envelopes with holes, perforations, cutouts, or deep
embossing.
–Do not use envelopes that have exposed flap adhesive.
25 sheets of labelsYou 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.
10 transparenciesThe rough side of the transparencies faces you.
You dont use transparencies with paper backing sheets.
The transparencies are loaded against the right side of the paper
support.
The paper guide rests against the left edge of the transparencies.
Note: Transparencies require more drying time. Remove each
transparency as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging.
 
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							Load up toMake sure
20 sheets of banner paperYou remove all the paper from the paper support before loading the
banner paper.
You tear off only the number of pages needed to print the banner.
The banner paper is placed on a level surface behind the printer and
fed up over the paper support.
You have selected the correct paper size for the banner in Print
Properties. For more information, see “Using Print Properties” on
page 16.
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 custom-size paper
(depending on the thickness)The print side of the paper faces you.
The paper size fits within these dimensions:
Width:
–76–216 mm
–3.0–8.5 inches
Length:
–127–432 mm
–5.0–17.0 inches
The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support.
The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper.
 
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							Printing
Printing a document
1Load paper.
2With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4Adjust the settings.
5Click OK.
6Click OK or Print.
Printing a banner
1Tear off only the number of sheets needed for the banner (up to 20 sheets).
2Set the stack of paper on a level surface behind the printer, and feed up over the paper support.
3With your document open, click File ΠPrint.
4Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
5From the Layout drop-down menu, select Banner.
6From the Banner Paper Size drop-down menu, select Letter Banner or A4 Banner.
7Click OK.
8Click OK or Print.
Printing cards
1Load greeting cards, index cards, or postcards.
2From the software application, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4Select a Quality/Speed setting.
Select Photo for photos and greeting cards and Normal for other types of cards.
5Select the Paper Setup tab.
6Select Paper.
7From the Paper Size list, select a card size.
8Click OK.
9Click OK or Print.
 
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							Notes:
To avoid paper jams, do not force the cards into the printer.
To prevent smudging, remove each card as it exits, and let it dry before stacking.
Printing collated copies
If you print multiple copies of a document, you can choose to print each copy as a set (collated) or to print the copies
as groups of pages (not collated).
Collated Not collated
1Load paper.
2With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4From the Quality/Copies tab, select the number of copies to print.
5Select the Collate Copies check box.
6If you want to print with reverse page order, select the Print Last Page First check box.
7Click OK.
8Click OK or Print.
Printing envelopes
1Load envelopes.
2From the software application, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4From the “I Want To” menu, select Print on an envelope.
5From the Envelope Size list, select the envelope size loaded.
6Select Portrait or Landscape orientation.
Notes:
Most envelopes use landscape orientation.
Make sure the same orientation is also selected in the software application.
7Click OK.
8Click OK.
9Click OK or Print.
 
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							Printing iron-on transfers
1Load iron-on transfers.
2With your image open, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4From the Print Layout tab, select Mirror if you want the printer software to flip the image.
Select Normal if you have a program that automatically flips the image.
5Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open.
6Print the iron-on transfers.
Note: Do not force iron-on transfers into the printer.
Printing multiple pages on one sheet
1Load paper.
2With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4From the Print Layout tab, select N-up.
5Select the number of pages to print on each page.
6If you want each page image to be surrounded by a border, select Print Page Borders.
7Click OK.
8Click OK or Print.
Printing the last page first (reverse page order)
1Load paper.
2With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4From the Quality/Copies tab, select Print Last Page First.
5Click OK.
6Click OK or Print.
Printing transparencies
1Load transparencies.
2With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
3Click OK or Print.
Note: To prevent smudging, remove each transparency as it exits, and let it dry before stacking. Transparencies
may require up to 15 minutes to dry.
 
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							Printing a Web page
You can use the Toolbar to create a printer-friendly version of any Web page.
1Load paper.
2Open a Web page using Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later.
3If you want to check or change your print settings:
aFrom the toolbar area, click Lexmark ΠPage Setup.
bAdjust the print settings.
cClick OK.
Note: For additional print setting options, see “Using Print Properties” on page 16.
4If you want to view the Web page before printing:
aClick Preview.
bUse the toolbar options to scroll between pages, zoom in or out, or select whether to print text and images
or text only.
cClick:
Print
or
Close, and continue to step 5.
5If needed, select a print option from the Toolbar:
Normal
Quick
Black and White
Text Only
Printing photos or images from a Web page
1Load paper. For best results, use photo or heavyweight matte 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.)
2Open a Web page with Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later.
On the Toolbar, the number of photos valid for printing appears next to Photos.
3If no number appears next to Photos:
aFrom the Lexmark logo drop-down menu, select Options.
bSelect the Advanced tab.
cSelect a lower minimum photo size.
dClick OK.
The number of photos valid for printing appears next to Photos.
 
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							4Click Photos.
The Fast Pics dialog appears.
5If you want to print all the photos or images using the same settings, select the size you want, the blank paper
size in the printer, and the number of copies.
6If you want to print one photo or image at a time:
aClick the photos or images you do not want to print to deselect them.
bTo make common editing changes:
1Right click the photo or image.
2Click Edit.
3Make your selections.
4Follow the instructions on the screen.
5When you are finished making changes, click Done.
6Select the size you want, the blank paper size in the printer, and the number of copies.
7Click Print Now.
 
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							Working with photos
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 dry at least 24
hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.
Using Print Properties to print borderless photos
Use Print Properties to print photos from a Windows program.
1Load paper. For best results, use photo or glossy 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.)
2From the software application, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4From the Quality/Copies tab, select Photo.
5From the Paper Type menu, choose a paper type.
6From the Paper Setup tab, select Borderless, and then select the paper size and the orientation of the photo.
7Click OK.
8Click OK or Print.
Printing photos from the Photo Library
1Load paper.
2From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon.
3Click View / Print Photo Library.
4Click the photos you want to print.
5Click Photo Prints.
6Change the print settings as necessary.
Notes:
From the Quality drop-down list, select a print quality.
From the Paper Size in Printer drop-down list, select the paper size.
You can also select other photo sizes, and print multiple copies of the photos.
7Click Print Now.
Printing Photo Packages
1From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon.
2Click Photo Packages.
3Click to select the photos you want to include in your photo package.
4Click Next.
 
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							5From the Quality drop-down list, select a copy quality.
6From the Paper Size in Printer drop-down list, select the paper size.
7To select multiple prints of a photo, or to select photo sizes other than 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm), select the options
you want in the table. Use the drop-down list in the last column to view and select other sizes.
8Click Print Now in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Creating photo projects
Creating Photo Greeting Cards
1From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon.
2Click Photo Greeting Cards.
3From the Style tab, click to select a style for your greeting card.
4From the Photo tab, select and drag a photo into the preview pane on the right side of the screen.
5Click the text area to be able to add text to your photo greeting card.
6When you have finished editing your text, click OK.
7If you want to create another photo greeting card using a different style and/or photo, click Add New Card, and
repeat step 3 on page 29 through step 6 on page 29.
8If you want to print your photo greeting card, select Print your Photo Greeting Card from the Share tab.
9Select the number of copies from the Copies drop-down list.
10Select the copy quality from the Quality drop-down list.
11Select the paper size from the Paper Size in Printer drop-down list.
Paper sizes supportedDimensions
A4210 x 297 millimeters
Letter8.5 x 11 inches
Greeting cards4 x 8  inches (10.16 x 20.32 centimeters)
12Click Print Now.
13If you want to e-mail your photo greeting card, click E-mail your Photo Greeting Card from the Share tab.
14From the Send Quality and Speed area of the screen, select the image size.
15Click Create E-mail to create an e-mail message with your photo greeting card(s) attached.
Creating and viewing a slideshow
1From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon.
2Click Slideshow.
3Click and drag the photos you want to include in the slideshow to the “Photos in Your Slideshow” area.
If you want the photos to appear in a specific order, click the photos in the order you want them to show.
 
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							Notes:
If you want to change the slideshow settings, click the Settings tab.
If you want to save or print the slideshow, click the Share tab.
4Click View Show.
Viewing a saved slideshow
1From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon.
2Click Slideshow.
3Follow the instructions on the screen.
Printing an image as a multiple-page poster
1Load paper.
2From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Imaging Studio icon.
3Click Poster.
4Click and drag the photo to the “Print a Multi-Page Poster” area.
Note: If you want to change the poster settings, click the Settings tab.
5Click Print Now.
 
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