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.
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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, click Change Folder to browse to the location where your photos are stored.
3Click each photo you want to print.
4If you want to edit the photos, click Edit. For more information, see “Using Fast Pics” on page 15.
5After using the editing tools, click Done.
6Save the edited photos as new files or replace the original files with the edited ones. You can also choose
Continue without saving to discard your changes.
7Select a size for each photo and the blank paper size in the printer. To print borderless photos, you must select
a photo size equal to the size of the paper loaded.
8Select the Number of copies.
9Click Print Now.
Using Print Properties to print borderless photos
Use Print Properties to print photos from a Windows program.
1Load paper. For best results, use photo or glossy 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.)
2From the software application, click File ΠPrint.
3Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.
4From the Quality/Copies tab, select Photo.
5From the Paper Type menu, choose a paper type.
6From the Paper Setup tab, select Borderless, and then select the paper size and the orientation of the photo.
7Click OK.
8Click OK or Print.
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							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 “Preserving the print cartridges” on
page 27.
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							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.
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							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 before stacking, displaying, or storing.
Use a paper that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated.
Select a higher print quality.
If the document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps:
1Align the print cartridges. For more information, see “Aligning the print cartridges” on page 25.
If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2.
2Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on
page 25.
If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3.
3Remove and reinsert the print cartridges. For more information, see “Removing a used print cartridge” on
page 23 and “Installing print cartridges” on page 24.
If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4.
4Wipe the print nozzles and contacts. For more information, see “Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts”
on page 26.
If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. For more information, see “Ordering supplies”
on page 27.
Aligning the print cartridges
The computer automatically prompts you to align the print cartridges:
After you install the printer software.
When you send your first print job to the printer after installing a new cartridge.
You may also align the print cartridges manually.
1Load plain paper.
2Open the Solution Center.
3From the Maintenance tab, click Align to fix blurry edges.
4Click Print.
If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your document again. If print quality has not improved,
clean the print cartridge nozzles.
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles
1Load plain paper.
2Open the Solution Center. See “Using the Solution Center” on page 13.
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							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 three seconds, and then wipe in the direction
shown.
4Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and
then wipe in the direction shown.
5With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4.
6Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely.
7Reinsert the cartridge.
8Print the document again.
9If the print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print
cartridge nozzles” on page 25.
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							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 www.lexmark.com.
Notes:
For best results, use only Lexmark print cartridges.
For best results when printing photos or other high-quality images, use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper.
ItemPart numberAverage cartridge standard page yield is up to*
Black cartridge28†175
Black cartridge28A175
High yield black cartridge34500
Color cartridge29†150
Color cartridge29A150
High yield color cartridge35475
Photo cartridge31Not applicable
USB cable1021294Not applicable
* Values obtained by continuous printing. Declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711 (FDIS).
† Licensed Return Program Cartridge
PaperPaper size
Lexmark Premium Photo PaperLetter
A4
4 x 6 in.
10 x 15 cm
L
Lexmark Photo PaperLetter
A4
4 x 6 in.
10 x 15 cm
Note: Availability may vary by country or region.
For information on how to purchase Lexmark Premium Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper in your country or
region, go to www.lexmark.com.
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							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.
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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 minimum system requirements listed on the box.
Solution 2
1
Check the USB cable for any obvious damage.
2Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer.
The USB port is marked with the 
 USB symbol.
3Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer.
Solution 3
1
Turn off and then restart your computer.
2Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens.
3Insert the CD, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software.
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							Solution 4
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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 setup.exe.
6Follow the instructions on the computer screen to install the software.
Solution 6
1
Visit our Web site at www.lexmark.com to check for the latest software.
2In all countries or regions except the United States, select your country or region.
3Click the links for drivers or downloads.
4Select your printer family.
5Select your printer model.
6Select your operating system.
7Select the file you want to download, and then follow the directions on the computer screen.
Page does not print
Solution 1
If the  light is not on, see “Power light is not lit” on page 29.
Solution 2
Remove and then load paper.
Solution 3
Check the ink levels, and install a new print cartridge if necessary.
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