Lexmark Z1420 User Manual

							If the printer does not respond:
aPrint a setup page.
bCheck that the printer has an IP address.
cUnder Network Card, check that the Status is listed as Connected.
dCheck that the computer has an IP address.
eFor additional information, refer to the “Wireless troubleshooting” section of the “Troubleshooting” chapter.
Types of wireless networks
Networks can operate in one of two modes: infrastructure or ad hoc. Lexmark recommends setting up a network in
infrastructure mode using the installation CD that came with the printer.
A wireless network where each device communicates with others through a wireless access point (wireless router)
is set up in infrastructure mode. Like an ad hoc network, all devices must have valid IP addresses and share the
same SSID and channel. In addition, they must share the same SSID as the wireless access point (wireless router).
A simple type of wireless network is one where a PC with a wireless print server communicates directly with a printer
equipped for wireless networking. This mode of communication is called ad hoc. A device in this type of network
must have a valid IP address and be set to ad hoc mode. The wireless print server must also be configured with the
same SSID and channel.
InfrastructureAd hoc
Characteristics
CommunicationThrough wireless access point (wireless
router)Directly between devices
SecurityMore security options
RangeDetermined by range and number of
access pointsRestricted to range of individual devices
on network
SpeedUsually fasterUsually slower
Requirements for all
devices on the network
Unique IP address for each
deviceYesYes
Mode set toInfrastructure modeAd hoc mode
Same SSIDYes, including the wireless access point
(wireless router)Yes
Same channelYes, including the wireless access point
(wireless router)Yes
Infrastructure mode is the recommended setup method because it has:
Increased network security
Increased reliability
Faster performance
Easier setup
 
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							Learning about the printer
Understanding the parts of the printer
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1Internal wireless adapterConnect to a wireless network.
2Turn the printer on.
Turn the printer off.
–Press and then release the button quickly to enter Power Saver mode.
–Press and hold the button for two seconds to turn the printer off.
Cancel a print job. Press  in the middle of a print job.
Load or eject paper.
Troubleshoot.
3Access coverInstall or change the print cartridges.
Clear paper jams.
4Wi-Fi indicatorCheck wireless status:
Off indicates that the printer is not turned on.
Orange
–indicates that the printer is ready to be configured for wireless printing but
is not connected to a wireless network
–indicates that the printer is connected for USB printing
Orange blinking indicates that the printer is configured but is unable to
communicate with the wireless network.
Green indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network.
5Paper exit trayStack paper as it exits.
6Paper feed guardPrevent items from falling into the paper slot.
7Paper guideKeep paper straight when feeding.
 
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8Paper supportLoad paper.
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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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3Internal wireless adapterConnect to a wireless network.
 
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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 1400 Series folder.
2Double-click the printer Help icon.
Using the printer software
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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
1400 Series.
2Select Imaging Studio.
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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.
 
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							ClickTo accessDetails
Photo PackagesPrint multiple photos in various sizes.
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 1400 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.
 
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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.
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.
TabOptions
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.
 
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							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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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.
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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.
 
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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 1400 Series icon.
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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							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.
If the cartridge you removed is not empty and you want to use it later, see “Preserving the print cartridges” in
the “Maintaining the printer” chapter of the Users Guide on the CD.
 
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