Lexmark Z2420 User Manual

dFrom the custom sizes list on the left of the dialog, double-click Untitled, and then type a name for the custom
paper size you set.
eClick OK.
4Open the Paper size pop-up menu again, and then choose the name of the custom paper size you added in Step
3d.
5Click Print.
Printing other specialty documents
When you installed the printer driver, some printer software was installed that may help you print specialty
documents such as booklets, posters, iron-on transfers, transparencies, and banners. For...

Notes:
To retrieve your print settings, click Profiles ΠRestore a Profile, and then select the name of the profile that
you want to use.
To delete a setting, click Profiles ΠDelete Profiles. Select the setting that you want to delete, and then click
Delete.
Using Macintosh
The Presets pop-up menu lets you save the print settings you use often. When print settings are saved into a Preset,
there is no need to adjust the print settings for every print job.
1With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
2From...

Working with photos
Using recommended paper
For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Photo Paper or Lexmark
PerfectFinish
TM Photo Paper.
Printing photos
Printing photos from a CD or removable storage device connected
to the computer
Using Windows
1Load photo 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.)
2Insert a CD or any removable storage device (such as a...

eFrom the same pop-up menu, choose Quality & Media.
From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose the type of paper you are using.
From the Print Quality area, choose Automatic or Photo.
fClick Print.
5Remove the CD or storage device.
 
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Maintaining the printer
Maintaining print cartridges
Installing print cartridges
1Open the access cover, and then press down on the cartridge carrier levers.
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2Remove the used print cartridge or cartridges.
3If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the black cartridge, insert
the cartridge in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid.
Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or...

5Close the access cover.
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Note: The printer must be closed to start a new print job.
Removing used print cartridges
1Make sure the printer is on.
2Lift the access cover, and then press down on the cartridge carrier latch to raise the cartridge carrier lid.
The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy.
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3Remove the used print cartridge.
Refilling print cartridges
The warranty does not cover repair of failures or...

If you believe you purchased a new, genuine Lexmark print cartridge, but the Out of Original Lexmark
Ink message appears:
1Click Learn More on the message.
2Click Report a non-Lexmark print cartridge.
To prevent the message from appearing again for the indicated cartridge(s):
Replace your cartridge(s) with new Lexmark print cartridge(s).
If you are printing from a computer, click Learn more on the message, select the check box, and then click
Close.
If you are using the printer without a computer, press...

5Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
6If print quality has not improved, then wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts.
Using Macintosh
1Load plain paper.
2From the Finder desktop, double click the printer folder.
3Double-click the printer utility icon.
4From the Maintenance tab, click Clean Print Nozzles.
A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them.
5To test if the print quality has improved, print the document again.
6If print quality has not improved,...

5With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4, and then let the nozzles and contacts dry
completely.
6Reinsert the print cartridge(s), and then print the document again.
7If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles, and then try printing the document again.
8Repeat step 7 up to two more times.
9If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge(s).
Preserving the print cartridges
Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you are ready to...

Ordering supplies
Ordering print cartridges
Lexmark Z2400 Series (except Lexmark Z2490)
ItemPart numberAverage cartridge standard page yield is up
to1
Black cartridge36A
Page yield values available at
www.lexmark.com/pageyields.
Black cartridge236
High yield black cartridge36XLA
High yield black cartridge236XL
Color cartridge37A
Color cartridge237
High yield color cartridge37XLA
High yield color cartridge237XL
Photo cartridge31Not applicable
1 Values obtained by continuous printing. Declared yield value...