Setup Sheet
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Refer to your computer is on. Connect the USB or Parallel cable. USB Parallel (Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0) or 2 1 Connect the power supply. 1 2 Make sure the power light is off. Remove the sticker and tape. Install the cartridges. 2 3 1 SNAP 4 Load plain paper. 1 2 3 www.lexmark.com Make sure your User's Guide for safety information and help.
Refer to your computer is on. Connect the USB or Parallel cable. USB Parallel (Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0) or 2 1 Connect the power supply. 1 2 Make sure the power light is off. Remove the sticker and tape. Install the cartridges. 2 3 1 SNAP 4 Load plain paper. 1 2 3 www.lexmark.com Make sure your User's Guide for safety information and help.
Setup Sheet
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Windows Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2 Mac OS X 10.0.3 - 10.1 3 4 5 Follow the instructions on your printer settings and print. Follow the steps for your printer. Click File Print Properties or Preferences. Open a document to complete software installation. Now, learn more about your operating system. You are finished. Congratulations! From the desktop, double-click: Now, customize your screen to print. Windows 1 2 Click Cancel.
Windows Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2 Mac OS X 10.0.3 - 10.1 3 4 5 Follow the instructions on your printer settings and print. Follow the steps for your printer. Click File Print Properties or Preferences. Open a document to complete software installation. Now, learn more about your operating system. You are finished. Congratulations! From the desktop, double-click: Now, customize your screen to print. Windows 1 2 Click Cancel.
Setup Sheet
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You are finished. To learn more about your screen to complete software installation. Congratulations! Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2 1 2 3 4 Follow the instructions on your printer: 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 printer folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Users Guide.pdf icon.
You are finished. To learn more about your screen to complete software installation. Congratulations! Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2 1 2 3 4 Follow the instructions on your printer: 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 printer folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Users Guide.pdf icon.
Setup Sheet
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You are finished. Printed on your screen to complete software installation. All rights reserved. b 1 From the Dock, click: 5 Double-click: 2 Double-click: 3 Double-click: 6 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Users Guide.pdf icon. 4 Double-click: 7 Congratulations! Mac OS X 10.0.3 - 10.1 1 2 3 4 5 a 6 Follow the instructions on recycled paper. 12/01 P/N 16M0055 EC2M0001 © Copyright 2001 Lexmark International, Inc. Click the red close button.
You are finished. Printed on your screen to complete software installation. All rights reserved. b 1 From the Dock, click: 5 Double-click: 2 Double-click: 3 Double-click: 6 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Users Guide.pdf icon. 4 Double-click: 7 Congratulations! Mac OS X 10.0.3 - 10.1 1 2 3 4 5 a 6 Follow the instructions on recycled paper. 12/01 P/N 16M0055 EC2M0001 © Copyright 2001 Lexmark International, Inc. Click the red close button.
User's Guide
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... proud to be used instead. This publication could void the user's authority to operate this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that power down when they are the property of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations. UNITED ... statement should be made to 50 percent. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark Z55 Color Jetprinter, Type 4106, has been tested and found to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ.
... proud to be used instead. This publication could void the user's authority to operate this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that power down when they are the property of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations. UNITED ... statement should be made to 50 percent. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark Z55 Color Jetprinter, Type 4106, has been tested and found to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ.
User's Guide
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Contents Learning about your printer 1 Understanding the printer parts 1 Using the software to select your printer settings 2 Using the software to meet your printing needs 3 Finding the printer software Help 4 Printing from paper tray 1 5 Printing for fun 7 Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows 8 Troubleshooting checklist 11 Setup troubleshooting 13 iii
Contents Learning about your printer 1 Understanding the printer parts 1 Using the software to select your printer settings 2 Using the software to meet your printing needs 3 Finding the printer software Help 4 Printing from paper tray 1 5 Printing for fun 7 Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows 8 Troubleshooting checklist 11 Setup troubleshooting 13 iii
User's Guide
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Networking tip You can connect your printer software. iv Thank you for buying a Lexmark Z55 printer! • To set up your printer for Windows operating systems, Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2, or Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1, follow the steps on the setup sheet that came with your printer. • To set up your printer for another operating system such as Linux, refer to the readme file that came with your printer to a network. For information about networking and purchasing the Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter, visit www.lexmark.com/US/products/N1.
Networking tip You can connect your printer software. iv Thank you for buying a Lexmark Z55 printer! • To set up your printer for Windows operating systems, Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2, or Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1, follow the steps on the setup sheet that came with your printer. • To set up your printer for another operating system such as Linux, refer to the readme file that came with your printer to a network. For information about networking and purchasing the Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter, visit www.lexmark.com/US/products/N1.
User's Guide
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... is easier than ever before. Paper guide Slide next to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. Paper feed button and light Press to turn the printer on or off. Parallel cable connector (Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4.0 only) Power supply connector 1 Learning about your cartridges and detect the type of... paper you have loaded. USB cable connector Paper exit tray Extend to hold paper as it exits the printer. Power button and light Press to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Paper support Open to hold paper upright in the...
... is easier than ever before. Paper guide Slide next to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. Paper feed button and light Press to turn the printer on or off. Parallel cable connector (Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4.0 only) Power supply connector 1 Learning about your cartridges and detect the type of... paper you have loaded. USB cable connector Paper exit tray Extend to hold paper as it exits the printer. Power button and light Press to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Paper support Open to hold paper upright in the...
User's Guide
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Using the software to select your printer settings Use the Quality/ Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Style tabs to select your operating system. I Want To menu This online, easy-to select a print ... 1 With your document open , click File Print Properties or Preferences. Note: Your software screens may appear slightly different from the ones shown depending on your printer settings. Macintosh 1 With your document open, click File Print. Print dialog box and Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh only) With your document open, click File...
Using the software to select your printer settings Use the Quality/ Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Style tabs to select your operating system. I Want To menu This online, easy-to select a print ... 1 With your document open , click File Print Properties or Preferences. Note: Your software screens may appear slightly different from the ones shown depending on your printer settings. Macintosh 1 With your document open, click File Print. Print dialog box and Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh only) With your document open, click File...
User's Guide
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...'s Guide (Macintosh) Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 From the Lexmark Z55 printer folder on transfer, or transparency Premium inkjet, transparency, coated, glossy, or photo Transparency, coated, glossy, or photo Using the software to meet your printing needs Lexmark Solution Center (Windows only) From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 Users Guide.pdf icon. The following table...
...'s Guide (Macintosh) Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 From the Lexmark Z55 printer folder on transfer, or transparency Premium inkjet, transparency, coated, glossy, or photo Transparency, coated, glossy, or photo Using the software to meet your printing needs Lexmark Solution Center (Windows only) From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 Users Guide.pdf icon. The following table...
User's Guide
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...help solving printing problems, see the table to access the printer software Help for your printer, and ordering supplies. The Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z55 Utility is your complete guide to 10.1 • From the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel, click the ?. • From the....1) Mac OS 8.6 to 10.1 1 From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, ...
...help solving printing problems, see the table to access the printer software Help for your printer, and ordering supplies. The Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z55 Utility is your complete guide to 10.1 • From the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel, click the ?. • From the....1) Mac OS 8.6 to 10.1 1 From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, ...
User's Guide
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Notes: - Make sure you , against the right side of the paper support. For example, A4 size paper should extend beyond the top of the paper support, and letter size paper should align with the print side facing you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Printing made easy To print a basic document on plain paper: 1 Load up to 100 sheets of paper, with the top of the paper support. 5 To avoid a paper jam, use only one paper size at a time. -
Notes: - Make sure you , against the right side of the paper support. For example, A4 size paper should extend beyond the top of the paper support, and letter size paper should align with the print side facing you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Printing made easy To print a basic document on plain paper: 1 Load up to 100 sheets of paper, with the top of the paper support. 5 To avoid a paper jam, use only one paper size at a time. -
User's Guide
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2 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. 3 From the File menu of your software application, click Print. 4 Click OK or Print. 6
2 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. 3 From the File menu of your software application, click Print. 4 Click OK or Print. 6
User's Guide
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For information about printing other projects, see page 10. Greeting card Print on both sides of a sheet of paper Booklet Envelope Print many pages on the same sheet Banner Poster Transparency Iron-on transfer Note: The printer software for fun To learn how to print a photo card using Windows operating systems, see page 12. Printing for your operating system may not support all of these features. 9
For information about printing other projects, see page 10. Greeting card Print on both sides of a sheet of paper Booklet Envelope Print many pages on the same sheet Banner Poster Transparency Iron-on transfer Note: The printer software for fun To learn how to print a photo card using Windows operating systems, see page 12. Printing for your operating system may not support all of these features. 9
User's Guide
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You carefully read the instructions that came with your cards. - The print side is facing you load photo cards, make sure: - You do not push the cards too far into the printer. - All the cards have the same dimensions. 2 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 10 photo cards vertically against the right side of the cards. 10 Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows) 1 Load up to the left edge of the paper support. When you . -
You carefully read the instructions that came with your cards. - The print side is facing you load photo cards, make sure: - You do not push the cards too far into the printer. - All the cards have the same dimensions. 2 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 10 photo cards vertically against the right side of the cards. 10 Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows) 1 Load up to the left edge of the paper support. When you . -
User's Guide
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I Want To menu, click Print a photograph. 3 Open your digital photo in your photo application. 4 When you are ready to print your photo, click File Print Properties or Preferences. 5 From the I Want To menu 11
I Want To menu, click Print a photograph. 3 Open your digital photo in your photo application. 4 When you are ready to print your photo, click File Print Properties or Preferences. 5 From the I Want To menu 11
User's Guide
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More fun printing ideas To learn how to the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center (see page 3). 2 Click the "Printing ideas" link in the left navigation area. 12 Macintosh 1 Refer to the Online User's Guide (see page 3). 2 ... OK. 8 From Print Properties, click OK. 9 From the Print screen, click OK or Print. 10 To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer and let it dry completely before stacking.
More fun printing ideas To learn how to the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center (see page 3). 2 Click the "Printing ideas" link in the left navigation area. 12 Macintosh 1 Refer to the Online User's Guide (see page 3). 2 ... OK. 8 From Print Properties, click OK. 9 From the Print screen, click OK or Print. 10 To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer and let it dry completely before stacking.
User's Guide
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...and the color cartridge (P/N 83 or 88) in the right carrier? Are both your list of Control Panels, install the printer software (see page 24). Did you using a parallel cable, make sure it is an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable that supports bidirectional printing. If Lexmark Z55 Control... Panel does not appear in your printer and computer on? If Lexmark Z55 Utility does not appear in the folder, install the printer software (see page 5. Is your list of both ends? Are ...
...and the color cartridge (P/N 83 or 88) in the right carrier? Are both your list of Control Panels, install the printer software (see page 24). Did you using a parallel cable, make sure it is an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable that supports bidirectional printing. If Lexmark Z55 Control... Panel does not appear in your printer and computer on? If Lexmark Z55 Utility does not appear in the folder, install the printer software (see page 5. Is your list of both ends? Are ...
User's Guide
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..., Me, and NT 4.0 only). 3 Follow the instructions for your external devices for help . - If your computer with a Lexmark adapter, refer to a network with a USB cable. 4 Reinstall the printer software following the steps on page 21. 3 Connect your printer to your printer is connected to the adapter documentation for further troubleshooting information. Macintosh 1 Open the...
..., Me, and NT 4.0 only). 3 Follow the instructions for your external devices for help . - If your computer with a Lexmark adapter, refer to a network with a USB cable. 4 Reinstall the printer software following the steps on page 21. 3 Connect your printer to your printer is connected to the adapter documentation for further troubleshooting information. Macintosh 1 Open the...
User's Guide
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... not print. For this chapter to 9.2 22 for Mac OS X 24 for Windows 25 for help solving problems you may have after setting up your printer, such as: • Slow print speed or poor print quality • Paper misfeeds or jams • Error messages or flashing lights Use this problem: The... and Macintosh 18 for Windows 19 for Macintosh 20 for Windows 21 for Mac OS 8.6 to solve problems you may have while setting up your printer. Setup troubleshooting Refer to the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 3) or the Online User's Guide (see page 3) for Macintosh 15 My...
... not print. For this chapter to 9.2 22 for Mac OS X 24 for Windows 25 for help solving problems you may have after setting up your printer, such as: • Slow print speed or poor print quality • Paper misfeeds or jams • Error messages or flashing lights Use this problem: The... and Macintosh 18 for Windows 19 for Macintosh 20 for Windows 21 for Mac OS 8.6 to solve problems you may have while setting up your printer. Setup troubleshooting Refer to the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 3) or the Online User's Guide (see page 3) for Macintosh 15 My...