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... printer parts 2 Step 3: Connect the power supply 3 Step 4: Connect the USB cable 4 Step 5: Install the print cartridges 4 Step 6: Load the paper 6 Step 7: Install the printer ...software 7 Printing for fun 11 Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows 12 More fun printing ideas 14 Learning about your printer 15 Understanding the printer... parts 15 Using the software to select your printer settings 16 Using the software to meet your printing needs 18 Finding the printer...
... printer parts 2 Step 3: Connect the power supply 3 Step 4: Connect the USB cable 4 Step 5: Install the print cartridges 4 Step 6: Load the paper 6 Step 7: Install the printer ...software 7 Printing for fun 11 Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows 12 More fun printing ideas 14 Learning about your printer 15 Understanding the printer... parts 15 Using the software to select your printer settings 16 Using the software to meet your printing needs 18 Finding the printer...
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Step 1: Make sure your computer is on Windows 98/Me/2000 Windows XP Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 Step 2: Check the printer parts Lexmark Z54 printer Power supply Black print cartridge (P/N 12A1970) Color print cartridge (P/N 15M0120) From Setup to Printing booklet Power cord Printer software CD If any items are missing, contact Lexmark (see page 28). 2
Step 1: Make sure your computer is on Windows 98/Me/2000 Windows XP Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 Step 2: Check the printer parts Lexmark Z54 printer Power supply Black print cartridge (P/N 12A1970) Color print cartridge (P/N 15M0120) From Setup to Printing booklet Power cord Printer software CD If any items are missing, contact Lexmark (see page 28). 2
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.... 4 Look for this symbol: Step 5: Install the print cartridges Your printer came with : • A color cartridge in the left carrier and a black cartridge in the right carrier. • A color print cartridge in the left carrier and a photo cartridge in the right carrier. You can print with a color print cartridge (P/N 15M0120) and a black print cartridge (P/N 12A1970). Step 4: Connect the USB cable 2 1 Note...
.... 4 Look for this symbol: Step 5: Install the print cartridges Your printer came with : • A color cartridge in the left carrier and a black cartridge in the right carrier. • A color print cartridge in the left carrier and a photo cartridge in the right carrier. You can print with a color print cartridge (P/N 15M0120) and a black print cartridge (P/N 12A1970). Step 4: Connect the USB cable 2 1 Note...
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Paper guide Position next to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. USB cable connector 15 Front cover Open to paper for proper feeding. Paper feed button and light Press to turn printer on or off. Power button and light Press to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Learning about your printer Understanding the printer parts Paper support Holds paper upright. Power supply connector Paper exit tray Holds paper as it exits.
Paper guide Position next to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. USB cable connector 15 Front cover Open to paper for proper feeding. Paper feed button and light Press to turn printer on or off. Power button and light Press to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Learning about your printer Understanding the printer parts Paper support Holds paper upright. Power supply connector Paper exit tray Holds paper as it exits.
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.... 18 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 9.2: From the Lexmark Z54 printer folder, double-click the Lexmark Z54 Users Guide.pdf icon. Using the software to meet your printing needs Lexmark Solution Center (Windows only) From your printer. The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and the advanced...
.... 18 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 9.2: From the Lexmark Z54 printer folder, double-click the Lexmark Z54 Users Guide.pdf icon. Using the software to meet your printing needs Lexmark Solution Center (Windows only) From your printer. The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and the advanced...
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... Utility is your complete guide to cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, obtaining information about your printer. Finding the printer software Help For help solving printing problems, see your operating system in the following table. Lexmark Z54 Control 2 From the menu bar, Panel. Mac..., click Computer, and then double-click the: OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. click Help Mac • From the Page Setup or Help. Lexmark Z54 Control Panel (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) Lexmark Z54 Utility (Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1) Mac OS 8.6 to ...
... Utility is your complete guide to cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, obtaining information about your printer. Finding the printer software Help For help solving printing problems, see your operating system in the following table. Lexmark Z54 Control 2 From the menu bar, Panel. Mac..., click Computer, and then double-click the: OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. click Help Mac • From the Page Setup or Help. Lexmark Z54 Control Panel (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) Lexmark Z54 Utility (Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1) Mac OS 8.6 to ...
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... , see page 3. For help , see page 5. Is the paper loaded correctly? If the Lexmark Z54 Utility folder does not appear, install the printer software (see page 9). Is the black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) in the right carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) in your printer? For help connecting the USB cable, see page 6. Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac...
... , see page 3. For help , see page 5. Is the paper loaded correctly? If the Lexmark Z54 Utility folder does not appear, install the printer software (see page 9). Is the black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) in the right carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) in your printer? For help connecting the USB cable, see page 6. Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac...
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... it directly to your computer screen. If not, make sure: - You installed the print cartridges correctly (see page 19) for further troubleshooting information. 22 You follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from any error message on your computer with a USB cable. 2 Print a test page ...alignment page print during setup? If the test page prints, the problem may be with your attached device for your printer. Lexmark Z54 Control Panel. 2 From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test 2 Click Print Test Page. Check the documentation that came with your attached device, not your...
... it directly to your computer screen. If not, make sure: - You installed the print cartridges correctly (see page 19) for further troubleshooting information. 22 You follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from any error message on your computer with a USB cable. 2 Print a test page ...alignment page print during setup? If the test page prints, the problem may be with your attached device for your printer. Lexmark Z54 Control Panel. 2 From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test 2 Click Print Test Page. Check the documentation that came with your attached device, not your...
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Index A adjusting paper guide 7 alignment page, troubleshooting . . 22 C cartridge part numbers 4 cartridges, installing 4 checklist, troubleshooting 21 connecting the power supply 3 the USB cable 4 contacting Lexmark 28 Control Panel (Mac OS 8.6 to 10.1 19 loading paper 6 photo cards ...) . . 18 H Help, finding 19 I I Want To menu (Windows 16 installing cartridges 4 printer software 7 Mac OS 10.0.3 to 10.1 . . . . . 10 Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 9 Windows 8 L Lexmark Solution Center (Windows) 18 Lexmark Z54 Utility (Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 9.2) . 19 N notices edition notice ii Energy...
Index A adjusting paper guide 7 alignment page, troubleshooting . . 22 C cartridge part numbers 4 cartridges, installing 4 checklist, troubleshooting 21 connecting the power supply 3 the USB cable 4 contacting Lexmark 28 Control Panel (Mac OS 8.6 to 10.1 19 loading paper 6 photo cards ...) . . 18 H Help, finding 19 I I Want To menu (Windows 16 installing cartridges 4 printer software 7 Mac OS 10.0.3 to 10.1 . . . . . 10 Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 9 Windows 8 L Lexmark Solution Center (Windows) 18 Lexmark Z54 Utility (Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 9.2) . 19 N notices edition notice ii Energy...
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... 25 Windows I Want To menu 16 Lexmark Solution Center . . . 18 Print Properties 16 printer software CD, troubleshooting Macintosh 26 Windows 23 printing a photo (Windows 12 a test page 22 special projects 11 attached devices 22 cartridges 21 checklist 21 installation screen did not ... 9.2 26 Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10.1 . . . . 27 Windows 24 printer software CD Macintosh 26 Windows 23 test page 22 uninstalling software (Windows) . 25 USB cable, connecting 21 W Web address, Lexmark 28 R recommendations, paper 17 S safety information ii special projects, printing 11 T test...
... 25 Windows I Want To menu 16 Lexmark Solution Center . . . 18 Print Properties 16 printer software CD, troubleshooting Macintosh 26 Windows 23 printing a photo (Windows 12 a test page 22 special projects 11 attached devices 22 cartridges 21 checklist 21 installation screen did not ... 9.2 26 Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10.1 . . . . 27 Windows 24 printer software CD Macintosh 26 Windows 23 test page 22 uninstalling software (Windows) . 25 USB cable, connecting 21 W Web address, Lexmark 28 R recommendations, paper 17 S safety information ii special projects, printing 11 T test...
Online User's Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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You can: • Install cartridges • Align cartridges • Clean print nozzles • Select a printer • Print a test page • Obtain information on ordering supplies • Obtain software version information • Configure a network printer Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 12 Control Panel Use the Control Panel to monitor your printer and printer supplies.
You can: • Install cartridges • Align cartridges • Clean print nozzles • Select a printer • Print a test page • Obtain information on ordering supplies • Obtain software version information • Configure a network printer Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 12 Control Panel Use the Control Panel to monitor your printer and printer supplies.
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.... For more information, see Aligning the print cartridges. For more information, see Ordering supplies. Obtain printer software version information. www.lexmark.com Printer overview 14 Click the: Cartridges tab About tab Select: Install/Change Cartridge Align Cartridges Clean Print Nozzles Print Test Page Order Supplies When you want to verify your printer is functioning properly. For more information...
.... For more information, see Aligning the print cartridges. For more information, see Ordering supplies. Obtain printer software version information. www.lexmark.com Printer overview 14 Click the: Cartridges tab About tab Select: Install/Change Cartridge Align Cartridges Clean Print Nozzles Print Test Page Order Supplies When you want to verify your printer is functioning properly. For more information...
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... to: • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear a paper jam. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. Connect the printer to the printer. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. www.lexmark.com Printer overview 17 Use this Guide... Stack paper...
... to: • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear a paper jam. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. Connect the printer to the printer. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. www.lexmark.com Printer overview 17 Use this Guide... Stack paper...
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Maintenance 66 • Replacing the print cartridge • Aligning the print cartridges • Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles • Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts • Preserving the print cartridges • Ordering supplies www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide...
Maintenance 66 • Replacing the print cartridge • Aligning the print cartridges • Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles • Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts • Preserving the print cartridges • Ordering supplies www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide...
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Using this Guide... Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 67 Replacing the print cartridge Before you install a new or replacement print cartridge, remove the used cartridge. Store it in an airtight container or dispose of it properly. www.lexmark.com Removing the used cartridge 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 3 Remove the used one. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover.
Using this Guide... Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 67 Replacing the print cartridge Before you install a new or replacement print cartridge, remove the used cartridge. Store it in an airtight container or dispose of it properly. www.lexmark.com Removing the used cartridge 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 3 Remove the used one. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover.
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www.lexmark.com Your printer came with: Color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) Black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) You can print with: • A black cartridge in the right carrier and a color cartridge in the left carrier. • A photo cartridge* in the right carrier and a color cartridge in the left carrier. * You can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance...
www.lexmark.com Your printer came with: Color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) Black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) You can print with: • A black cartridge in the right carrier and a color cartridge in the left carrier. • A photo cartridge* in the right carrier and a color cartridge in the left carrier. * You can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance...
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Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... 2 Open the front cover. Note: The cartridge carrier moves to start a new print job. SNAP www.lexmark.com Note: The front cover must be closed to the loading position. 3 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Snap the cartridges into place. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Maintenance 69 SNAP 5 Close the front cover.
Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... 2 Open the front cover. Note: The cartridge carrier moves to start a new print job. SNAP www.lexmark.com Note: The front cover must be closed to the loading position. 3 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Snap the cartridges into place. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Maintenance 69 SNAP 5 Close the front cover.
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... whether the cartridge is a New Cartridge or an Old Cartridge. For help , see Installing a cartridge. 1 After you install the cartridge, from the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. 2 Choose the Lexmark Z54 Control Panel. 3 Click the Install/Change Cartridge button. 4 Choose the type of cartridge you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z54 Printer overview...
... whether the cartridge is a New Cartridge or an Old Cartridge. For help , see Installing a cartridge. 1 After you install the cartridge, from the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. 2 Choose the Lexmark Z54 Control Panel. 3 Click the Install/Change Cartridge button. 4 Choose the type of cartridge you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z54 Printer overview...
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... help, see Load the paper. 2 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. 3 Choose the Lexmark Z54 Control Panel. 4 From the Cartridges tab, click Align Cartridges. Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... If you must select the best alignment values from the printed page. To ...
... help, see Load the paper. 2 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. 3 Choose the Lexmark Z54 Control Panel. 4 From the Cartridges tab, click Align Cartridges. Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... If you must select the best alignment values from the printed page. To ...
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... sure you chose to select the number that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for each alignment group, and then click OK. www.lexmark.com For help, see Installing a cartridge. Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide...
... sure you chose to select the number that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for each alignment group, and then click OK. www.lexmark.com For help, see Installing a cartridge. Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide...
