Lexmark Z845 User Manual

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
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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 Fast Pics to print borderless photos
Use Fast Pics to retrieve, edit, and print photos stored on your computer.
1Open Fast Pics. For more information, see “Using Fast Pics” on page 15.
2If necessary,...

Maintaining the printer
Changing the 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.
To recycle the used cartridge, see “Recycling Lexmark products” on page 28.
If the cartridge you removed is not empty and you want to use it later, see...

Installing print cartridges
1If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the sticker and tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges.
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.
4Close the lids.
5Close the access cover....

Achieving better print quality
Improving print quality
If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a document, make sure you:
Use the appropriate paper for the document. Use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper if you are printing photos or
other high-quality images.
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...

3From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks.
4Click Print.
A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them.
5Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved.
6If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up to two more times.
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts
1Remove the print cartridge.
2Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.
3Gently hold the cloth against the print cartridge nozzles for about...

10Repeat step 9 up to two more times.
11If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the cartridge.
Preserving the print cartridges
Keep new cartridges in their packaging until you are ready to install them.
Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. The
cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time.
Ordering supplies
To order supplies or to locate a dealer near you, visit our Web site at...

Recycling Lexmark products
To return Lexmark products to Lexmark for recycling:
1If you are returning a print cartridge, place it in the return bag that came with your product.
Note: The return bag is not available in all countries and regions.
2Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com/recycle.
3Follow the instructions on the computer screen.
Maintaining the printer
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Troubleshooting
Setup troubleshooting
Power light is not lit
Make sure you have disconnected the power supply cord from the wall outlet and then from the printer.
1Plug the cord all the way into the power supply on the printer.
2Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using.
3If the  light is not on, press .
Software does not install
The following operating systems are supported:
Windows 98/Me
Windows 2000
Windows XP
Solution 1
Check that your computer meets the...

Solution 4
1
Press  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.
Solution 5
1
Close all open software applications.
2Disable any anti-virus programs.
3Double-click the My Computer icon.
In Windows XP, click Start to access the My Computer icon.
4Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon.
5If necessary, double-click...