Lexmark Z1420 User Manual

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.
5Close the access cover....

Ordering Supplies
Ordering print cartridges
Lexmark 1400 Series models (except Lexmark 1480)
ItemPart numberAverage cartridge standard page yield is up to1
Black cartridge23A215
Black cartridge223215
High yield black cartridge34500
Color cartridge24A185
Color cartridge224185
High yield color cartridge35500
Photo cartridge31Not applicable
1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS).
2 Licensed Return Program Cartridge
Lexmark 1480 models
ItemPart...

PaperPaper size
Lexmark Photo PaperLetter
A4
4 x 6 in.
10 x 15 cm
Lexmark PerfectFinishTM Photo PaperLetter
A4
4 x 6 in.
10 x 15 cm
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Note: Availability may vary by country or region.
For information on how to purchase Lexmark Premium Photo Paper, Lexmark Photo Paper, or Lexmark PerfectFinish
Photo Paper in your country or region, go to www.lexmark.com.
 
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Troubleshooting
Setup troubleshooting
Power button is not lit
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
Press power button
Make sure the printer is on by pressing  .
Disconnect and reconnect the power cord
1Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and then from the printer.
2Plug the cord all the way into the power supply on the printer.
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3Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using.
4If the  light is not on, press .
Software does...

3Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.
The USB port is marked with the 
 USB symbol.
Reconnect the power supply
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.
Uninstall and reinstall software
Uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. For more...

Check printer default and pause settings
1Click:
In Windows XP (default Start menu): Start ΠPrinters and Faxes.
In Windows XP (Classic Start menu): Start ΠSettings ΠPrinters and Faxes.
In Windows Vista (default Start menu): Start ΠControl ΠPrinters (under Hardware and Sound).
In Windows Vista (Classic Start menu): Start ΠPrinters.
2Double-click the printer queue device.
3Click Printer.
Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing.
If a check mark does not appear next to Set As Default...

Network printer does not show up in the printer selection list during
installation
Check whether the printer is on the same wireless network as the computer
The SSID of the printer must match the SSID of the wireless network.
Windows users only
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If you do not know the SSID of the network, use the following steps to obtain it before rerunning the Wireless
Setup Utility.
aEnter the IP address of your wireless access point (wireless router) into the Web address field of your
browser.
If you do not know the...

3Insert the CD for Macintosh.
4From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1400 Series Installer icon
5Double-click the Install icon.
6Click Continue.
7Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
8Store the SSID in a safe place for future reference.
Check your security keys
A security key is like a password. All devices on the same network share the same security key.
Note: Make sure you copy down the security key exactly, including any capital letters, and store it in a safe place
for future...

Wi-Fi indicator light is orange
These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
Check cable
Make sure the installation cable is not still connected to the printer.
Configure optional wireless internal print server
If you purchased the optional internal wireless print server after your printer was already set up and have not already
configured it, see “Configuring the optional internal wireless print server” in the “Setting up the printer” chapter.
Check network name
Make sure your network...

Move your wireless access point (wireless router) to minimize interference
There may be temporary interference from other devices such as microwave ovens or other appliances, cordless
phones, baby monitors, and security system cameras. Make sure your wireless access point (wireless router) is not
positioned too closely to these devices.
Try adjusting external antennas
Generally, antennas work best if they are pointing straight up. You may find, however, that reception improves if you
experiment with...