Lexmark Z53 Color Jetprinter

Try to clean the nozzles on the black cartridge using a damp paper towel. How to Clean the Print Cartridge Nozzles and Contacts Manually. Then try to print to see if problem is resolved. You can also refer to these articles:
- How to Clean the Cartridges of the Lexmark Z615 Color Jetprinter in Windows - How to Clean the Cartridges of the Lexmark Z515/Z615 Color Jetprinter in Mac
I hope this information has been helpful. Thanks.

These articles may help:
- How to Clean the Cartridges of the Lexmark Z615 Color Jetprinter in Windows - How to Clean the Cartridges of the Lexmark Z515/Z615 Color Jetprinter in Mac

Go to http://www.opendrivers.com/driver/212593/lexmark-z53-color-jetprinter-driver-2.0.3.4-win9x-me-free-download.html
to download and install the driver

Title: How to Install/Change the Print Cartridge Document ID:HO46 Back To Answers Properties 1000 Color Jetprinter 1100 Color Jetprinter 2030 Color Jetprinter 2050 Color Jetprinter 2070 Color Jetprinter 3000 Color Jetprinter 3200 Color Jetprinter 5000 Color Jetprinter 5700 Color Jetprinter 5770 Photo Jetprinter 7000 Color Jetprinter 7200 Color Jetprinter Lexmark X63 Lexmark X73 Lexmark X83 Lexmark X84 Lexmark X85 Mac OS 8.6 Mac OS 9.x.x WinWriter 100 WinWriter 150c Z11 Color Jetprinter Z12 Color Jetprinter Z22 Color Jetprinter Z25 Color Jetprinter Z31 Color Jetprinter Z32 Color Jetprinter Z34 Color Jetprinter Z35 Color Jetprinter Z42 Color Jetprinter Z45 Color Jetprinter Z45se Color Jetprinter Z51 Color Jetprinter Z52 Color Jetprinter Z65 Color JetprinterHow to install or change the print cartridge; Microsoft Windows 95; Microsoft Windows Me; Microsoft Windows 3.1x
Solution Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me:
(Applies to all printers)

1. Click Start, Programs, Lexmark Series.
   
2. Click Lexmark Control Panel.
   
3. Click Print Cartridge installation.
   
4. Depending on which cartridges you are using and which printer model you have, select Install Color Cartridge or Install Black Cartridge or Install Photo Cartridge.
   
5. Carefully remove the tape covering the printhead of the print cartridge. Important: Be sure to remove all of the tape. Do not touch the copper area on the back of the cartridge.
   
6. Insert the print cartridge into the print cartridge carrier.
   
7. Push the cartridge back until it clicks into place.
   
   
   
   • If the print cartridge moves loosely in the carrier, it is not locked into place. Repeat step 7.
   
   
8. Click the appropriate Cartridge Installed option in the printer software.
   
   
   
   • If you choose to install a new print cartridge, you will be prompted to align your print cartridges. The printer will print a page with a bi-directional alignment pattern. Follow these steps to align the cartridges:
     
     
     
     1. On the printed test page, locate the number under the Bi-directional Alignment pattern that comes closest to forming a straight line.
        
     2. Enter the number as the Bi-directional Alignment setting in the Alignment Cartridge screen.
        
     3. Click OK.
   
   
9. Close the front cover of the printer.

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Hi,
Remove it,replace it couple of times.

Run a nozzle and printhead cleaner check,
from your printer's properties, maintainance.

align too, just to be sure your setup correctly.

Check your printer settings for quality of the print.
there are various choices there for you.


Should be good then
Regards
Richard.

replace all ink cartridges.

Z53 Color Jetprinter - Drivers and Downloads: http://downloads.lexmark.com/cgi-perl/downloads.cgi?lxkprod=Z53+Color+Jetprinter

Here is link to the driver for this printer: http://downloads.lexmark.com/cgi-perl/downloads.cgi?lxkprod=Z53+Color+Jetprinter

In this model, if the colour does not work then your colour cartridge is either dried up or empty. Try running a few head cleans through your maintenance section and see if it rectifies the problem. If not a new cartridge will fix the problem.