Lexmark Z845 User Manual

							Learning about the printer
Understanding the parts of the printer
Use theTo
1Load or eject paper.
2Turn the printer on and off.
Cancel a print job. Press  in the middle of a print job.
Troubleshoot. For more information, see “Blinking power light troubleshooting” on
page 37.
3Paper exit trayStack paper as it exits.
4Access coverInstall or change the print cartridges.
Clear paper jams.
5Paper guideKeep paper straight when feeding.
6Paper supportLoad paper.
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							Use theTo
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 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 .
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							Learning about the software
Using the printer software
Use thisTo
The Solution CenterFind troubleshooting, maintenance, and cartridge ordering information.
Print PropertiesSelect the best print settings for the document you are printing.
Fast PicsEdit and print photos stored on the computer.
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:
1Click Start ΠPrograms or All Programs ΠLexmark 840 Series.
2Select Solution Center.
The Solution Center consists of six tabs:
From this tabYou can
Printer Status (Main dialog)View the status of the printer. For example, while printing, the
status of the printer is Busy Printing.
View the ink level of the print cartridges.
How ToLearn how to:
Print.
Find and change settings.
Use basic features.
Print projects such as banners, photos, envelopes, cards, iron-on
transfers, and transparencies.
Find the printable Users Guide.
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							From this tabYou can
TroubleshootingLearn tips about the current status.
Solve printer problems.
MaintenanceInstall the print cartridges.
View shopping options for new cartridges.
Print a test page.
Clean to fix horizontal streaks.
Align to fix blurry edges.
Remove Japanese postcard residue. Cleaning the printer rollers
is only necessary after printing on Hagaki or other types of paper
that leave powder residues.
Troubleshoot other ink problems.
Contact InformationLearn how to contact us by telephone, e-mail, 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 the 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 each screen.
Using Print Properties
Opening Print Properties
Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function. 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.
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 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.
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							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, normal, or last page first.
Choose Automatic Image Sharpening.
Choose to print color images in black and white.
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, and then select Whats This?
Using Fast Pics
Fast Pics is a software that allows you to retrieve, edit, and print photos stored on your computer.
Open the program through either of these methods:
Method 1Method 2
Double-click the Fast Pics icon on the desktop.Click Start ΠPrograms ΠLexmark 840 Series ΠLexmark
Fast Pics.
Use any of the following tools to edit photos:
Red Eye
Auto Fix
Crop
Rotate
For information on printing photos using Fast Pics, see “Using Fast Pics to print borderless photos” on page 22.
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							Loading paper and various paper types
Loading paper
1Make sure:
You use paper designed for inkjet printers.
The paper is not used or damaged.
If you are using specialty paper, you follow the instructions that came with it.
You do not force paper into the printer.
2Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.
3Adjust the paper guide until it rests against the left edge of the paper.
Note: To avoid paper jams, make sure the paper does not buckle when you adjust the paper guide.
Loading various paper types
Load up toMake sure
100 sheets of plain paper (depending on
the thickness)The paper is designed for use with inkjet printers.
The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support.
The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper.
100 sheets of heavyweight matte paper
25 sheets of glossy paper
25 sheets of photo paperThe glossy or printable side of the paper faces you. (If you are not
sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came
with the paper.)
The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support.
The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper.
Note: Photos require more drying time. Remove each photo as it exits,
and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging.
10 iron-on transfersYou follow the loading instructions that came with the iron-on
transfers.
The print side of the transfers faces you.
The transfers are loaded against the right side of the paper support.
The paper guide rests against the left edge of the transfers.
Note: For best results, load transfers one at a time.
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							Load up toMake sure
25 greeting cards
25 index cards
25 photo cards
25 postcardsThe total thickness of the card stack does not exceed 0.4 inches or
10 mm.
The print side of the cards faces you.
The cards are loaded against the right side of the paper support.
The paper guide rests against the left edge of the cards.
10 envelopesThe stamp location is in the upper left corner.
The print side of the envelopes faces you.
The envelopes are designed for use with inkjet printers.
The envelopes are loaded against the right side of the paper support.
The paper guide rests against the left edge of the envelopes.
Warning: Do not use envelopes that have metal clasps, string ties, or
metal folding bars.
Notes:
–Do not load envelopes with holes, perforations, cutouts, or deep
embossing.
–Do not use envelopes that have exposed flap adhesive.
25 sheets of labelsYou follow the loading instructions that came with the labels.
The print side of the labels faces you.
The adhesive on the labels does not extend to within 1 mm of the
edge of the label.
You use full label sheets. Partial sheets (with areas exposed by
missing labels) may cause labels to peel off during printing, resulting
in a paper jam.
The labels are loaded against the right side of the paper support.
The paper guide rests against the left edge of the labels.
20 transparenciesThe rough side of the transparencies faces you.
You dont use transparencies with paper backing sheets.
The transparencies are loaded against the right side of the paper
support.
The paper guide rests against the left edge of the transparencies.
Note: Transparencies require more drying time. Remove each
transparency as it exits, and allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging.
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							Load up toMake sure
20 sheets of banner paperYou remove all the paper from the paper support before loading the
banner paper.
You tear off only the number of pages needed to print the banner.
The banner paper is placed on a level surface behind the printer and
fed up over the paper support.
You have selected the correct paper size for the banner in Print
Properties. For more information, see “Using Print Properties” on
page 14.
The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support.
The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper.
100 sheets of custom-size paper
(depending on the thickness)The print side of the paper faces you.
The paper size fits within these dimensions:
Width:
–76–216 mm
–3.0–8.5 inches
Length:
–127–432 mm
–5.0–17.0 inches
The paper is loaded against the right side of the paper support.
The paper guide rests against the left edge of the paper.
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							Printing
Printing a document
1Load paper.
2With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4Adjust the settings.
5Click OK.
6Click OK or Print.
Printing cards
1Load greeting cards, index cards, or postcards.
2From the software application, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4Select a Quality/Speed setting.
Select Photo for photos and greeting cards and Normal for other types of cards.
5Select the Paper Setup tab.
6Select Paper.
7From the Paper Size list, select a card size.
8Click OK.
9Click OK or Print.
Notes:
To avoid paper jams, do not force the cards into the printer.
To prevent smudging, remove each card as it exits, and let it dry before stacking.
Printing envelopes
1Load envelopes.
2From the software application, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4From the “I Want To” menu, select Print on an envelope.
5From the Envelope Size list, select the envelope size loaded.
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							6Select Portrait or Landscape orientation.
Notes:
Most envelopes use landscape orientation.
Make sure the same orientation is also selected in the software application.
7Click OK.
8Click OK.
9Click OK or Print.
Printing transparencies
1Load transparencies.
2With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
3Click OK or Print.
Note: To prevent smudging, remove each transparency as it exits, and let it dry before stacking. Transparencies
may require up to 15 minutes to dry.
Printing collated copies
If you print multiple copies of a document, you can choose to print each copy as a set (collated) or to print the copies
as groups of pages (not collated).
Collated Not collated
1Load paper.
2With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4From the Quality/Copies tab, select the number of copies to print.
5Select the Collate Copies check box.
6Select the Print Last Page First check box.
7Click OK.
8Click OK or Print.
Printing multiple pages on one sheet
1Load paper.
2With a document open, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4From the Print Layout tab, select N-up.
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