Lexmark Z2420 User Manual

							Z2400 Series Users Guide
2007 www.lexmark.com
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							Contents
Safety information.............................................................................7
Introduction........................................................................................8
Finding information about the printer...........................................................................................................................8
Understanding the printer.............................................................10
Bypassing security warnings during software installation...................................................................................10
Understanding the parts of the printer.......................................................................................................................10
Understanding the printer software.............................................................................................................................12
Installing printer software ........................................................................................................................................................... 12
Installing the optional XPS driver (Windows Vista users only) ....................................................................................... 12
Using the Windows printer software ....................................................................................................................................... 13
Using the Macintosh printer software..................................................................................................................................... 14
Installing the printer on a wireless network..............................16
Wireless network compatibility......................................................................................................................................16
Information you will need to set up the printer on a wireless network..........................................................16
Installing the printer on a wireless network..............................................................................................................17
Interpreting the colors of the Wi-Fi indicator light.................................................................................................17
Configuring an IP address manually.............................................................................................................................18
Changing wireless settings after installation............................................................................................................18
Installing the printer on other computers..................................................................................................................19
Advanced wireless setup..................................................................................................................................................20
Creating an ad hoc wireless network ...................................................................................................................................... 20
Adding a printer to an existing ad hoc wireless network ................................................................................................ 23
Frequently asked questions.............................................................................................................................................23
What is a network? ......................................................................................................................................................................... 23
How are home networks configured? ..................................................................................................................................... 24
Why do I need an installation cable? ....................................................................................................................................... 26
How do I attach the installation cable?................................................................................................................................... 26
What is the difference between infrastructure and ad hoc networks? ....................................................................... 27
Finding the signal strength ......................................................................................................................................................... 28
What is an SSID? .............................................................................................................................................................................. 28
How do I find out what type of security my network is using? ...................................................................................... 28
Can I use my printer on a USB and a wireless connection at the same time?........................................................... 28
What is a MAC address?................................................................................................................................................................ 28
How do I find the MAC address? ............................................................................................................................................... 29
What is an IP address? ................................................................................................................................................................... 29
 
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							How do I locate IP addresses? .................................................................................................................................................... 29
How are IP addresses assigned? ................................................................................................................................................ 30
What is a key index? ....................................................................................................................................................................... 31
Loading paper...................................................................................32
Loading paper.......................................................................................................................................................................32
Loading various paper types...........................................................................................................................................32
Printing...............................................................................................34
Printing basic documents.................................................................................................................................................34
Printing a document...................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Printing Web pages........................................................................................................................................................................ 34
Printing multiple copies of a document................................................................................................................................. 35
Collating printed copies ............................................................................................................................................................... 35
Printing the last page first (reverse page order) .................................................................................................................. 36
Printing multiple pages on one sheet (N-Up)....................................................................................................................... 36
Pausing print jobs ........................................................................................................................................................................... 37
Canceling print jobs ....................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Printing specialty documents.........................................................................................................................................38
Printing envelopes ......................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Printing labels .................................................................................................................................................................................. 39
Printing on custom-size paper ................................................................................................................................................... 40
Printing other specialty documents ........................................................................................................................................ 41
Saving and deleting print settings................................................................................................................................41
Working with photos.......................................................................43
Using recommended paper.............................................................................................................................................43
Printing photos.....................................................................................................................................................................43
Printing photos from a CD or removable storage device connected to the computer ........................................ 43
Maintaining the printer...................................................................45
Maintaining print cartridges............................................................................................................................................45
Installing print cartridges............................................................................................................................................................. 45
Removing used print cartridges ................................................................................................................................................ 46
Refilling print cartridges ............................................................................................................................................................... 46
Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges................................................................................................................................ 46
Aligning the print cartridges ...................................................................................................................................................... 47
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles........................................................................................................................................ 47
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts ................................................................................................................ 48
Preserving the print cartridges .................................................................................................................................................. 49
Cleaning the exterior of the printer..............................................................................................................................49
Ordering supplies................................................................................................................................................................50
 
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							Ordering print cartridges ............................................................................................................................................................. 50
Ordering paper and other supplies.......................................................................................................................................... 50
Troubleshooting...............................................................................52
Using the printer troubleshooting software (Windows only).............................................................................52
Setup troubleshooting......................................................................................................................................................52
Power button is not lit .................................................................................................................................................................. 52
Software did not install................................................................................................................................................................. 53
Page does not print........................................................................................................................................................................ 54
Solving printer power problems ............................................................................................................................................... 56
Removing and reinstalling the software ................................................................................................................................ 57
Enabling the USB port in Windows .......................................................................................................................................... 58
Wireless troubleshooting.................................................................................................................................................58
Printing a network setup page .................................................................................................................................................. 58
Wireless troubleshooting checklist .......................................................................................................................................... 59
Wireless configuration does not continue after the USB cable is attached .............................................................. 59
Cannot print over wireless network......................................................................................................................................... 60
Cannot print and there is a firewall on the computer ....................................................................................................... 63
Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit....................................................................................................................................................... 63
Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only) .......................................................... 63
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only)............................................................. 65
Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Macintosh only) .......................................................... 67
Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange ............................................................................................................................................ 69
Wireless print server not installed ............................................................................................................................................ 70
“Communication not available” message displays when printing wirelessly .......................................................... 71
Notices................................................................................................72
Product information...........................................................................................................................................................72
Edition notice........................................................................................................................................................................72
European EC directives conformity statement for radio products....................................................................75
Power consumption...........................................................................................................................................................78
Networking glossary.......................................................................83
Index...................................................................................................85
 
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							Safety information
Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized
replacement power supply and power supply cord.
Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.
CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not twist, bind, crush, or place heavy objects on the power cord. Do not
subject the power cord to abrasion or stress. Do not pinch the power cord between objects such as furniture
and walls. If the power cord is misused, a risk of fire or electrical shock results. Inspect the power cord regularly
for signs of misuse. Remove the power cord from the electrical outlet before inspecting it.
Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user documentation, to a professional service person.
This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark
components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of
other replacement parts.
CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: Do not set up this product or make any electrical or cabling connections, such
as the power supply cord or telephone, during a lightning storm.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
 
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							Introduction
Finding information about the printer
Publications
See theFor
Quick Setup sheetInitial setup instructions that came with the printer.
Printed Getting Started guideAdditional setup instructions that came with the printer.
Note: Not all products come with printed publications.
Electronic User's GuideComplete instructions for using the printer. The electronic version installs
automatically with the printer software.
Customer support
DescriptionWhere to find (North America)Where to find (rest of world)
Telephone supportCall us at
•US: 1-800-332-4120
–Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–11:00 PM
EST), Saturday (Noon–6:00 PM EST)
Canada: 1-800-539-6275
–Support in English: Monday–Friday
(8:00 AM–11:00 PM EST), Saturday
(Noon–6:00 PM EST)
–Support in French: Monday–Friday
(9:00 AM–7:00 PM EST)
Mexico: 01-800-253-9627
–Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–8:00 PM EST)
Note: Support numbers and times may
change without notice. For the most recent
telephone numbers available, see the printed
warranty statement that came with your
printer.
Telephone numbers and support hours vary
by country or region.
Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Select a country or region, and then select the
Customer Support link.
Note: For additional information about
contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty
that came with your printer.
 
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							DescriptionWhere to find (North America)Where to find (rest of world)
E-mail supportFor e-mail support, visit our Web site:
www.lexmark.com.
1Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
2Click Technical Support.
3Select your printer family.
4Select your printer model.
5From the Support Tools section, click e-
Mail Support.
6Complete the form, and then click
Submit Request.
E-mail support varies by country or region,
and may not be available in some instances.
Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Select a country or region, and then select the
Customer Support link.
Note: For additional information about
contacting Lexmark, see the printed warranty
that came with your printer.
Limited Warranty
DescriptionWhere to find (USA)Where to find (rest of world)
Limited Warranty Information
Lexmark International, Inc.
furnishes a limited warranty that
this printer will be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for a
period of 12 months after the
original date of purchase.To view the limitations and conditions of
this limited warranty, see the Statement of
Limited Warranty included with this
printer, or set forth at
www.lexmark.com.
1Click CUSTOMER SUPPORT.
2Click Warranty Information.
3From the Statement of Limited
Warranty section, click Inkjet &
All-In-One Printers.
4Scroll through the Web page to view
the warranty.
Warranty information varies by
country or region. See the printed
warranty that came with your
printer.
Record the following information (located on the store receipt and the back of the printer), and have it ready when
you contact customer support so that they may serve you faster:
Machine Type number
Serial number
Date purchased
Store where purchased
 
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							Understanding the printer
Bypassing security warnings during software installation
Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may alert you about the printer software
being installed. For your printer to work properly, allow the printer software to be installed on your computer.
Understanding the parts of the printer
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1Turn the printer on and off.
– If the printer is inactive for 30 minutes, then the printer reverts to sleep mode to
conserve energy. Press 
 or start a print job to turn the printer back on.
– When the printer is in sleep mode, pressing and holding 
 for two seconds will
turn off the printer.
Cancel a print job. Press  in the middle of a print job.
Be alerted for errors.
2Load or eject paper.
Cancel a print job. Press  in the middle of a print job.
3Wi-Fi indicatorCheck wireless status:
Off—Indicates that no wireless option is available in the printer.
Orange—Indicates that the printer is ready for wireless connection but it is not
connected
Orange blinking—Indicates that the printer is configured but unable to
communicate with the wireless network
Green—Indicates that the printer is connected to a wireless network
4Paper exit trayHold paper as it exits.
 
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