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... 1: Make sure your computer is on 2 Step 2: Check the 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 Learning about your printer 11 Understanding the printer parts 11 Using the software to select your... a digital photo on a photo card (Windows 18 More fun printing ideas 20 Troubleshooting 21 Troubleshooting checklist 21 Setup troubleshooting 23 Windows 23 Macintosh 26 Contacting Lexmark 28 Index 29 iii
... 1: Make sure your computer is on 2 Step 2: Check the 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 Learning about your printer 11 Understanding the printer parts 11 Using the software to select your... a digital photo on a photo card (Windows 18 More fun printing ideas 20 Troubleshooting 21 Troubleshooting checklist 21 Setup troubleshooting 23 Windows 23 Macintosh 26 Contacting Lexmark 28 Index 29 iii
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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 Z45 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 Z45 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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You can purchase a photo cartridge (P/N 12A1990), a high yield color cartridge (P/N 15M0125), or a high yield black cartridge (P/N 12A1975) separately. 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...
You can purchase a photo cartridge (P/N 12A1990), a high yield color cartridge (P/N 15M0125), or a high yield black cartridge (P/N 12A1975) separately. 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...
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1 Remove each cartridge from its packaging. 2 Remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. 3 Open the front cover. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of both cartridges. Note: The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position. 5
1 Remove each cartridge from its packaging. 2 Remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. 3 Open the front cover. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of both cartridges. Note: The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position. 5
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4 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier and snap it into place. SNAP Step 6: Load the paper 1 Open the paper support and fully extend the paper exit tray. 6 Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier and snap it into place. Color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) Black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) SNAP 5 Close the front cover.
4 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier and snap it into place. SNAP Step 6: Load the paper 1 Open the paper support and fully extend the paper exit tray. 6 Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier and snap it into place. Color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) Black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) SNAP 5 Close the front cover.
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USB cable connector 11 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 feed button and light Press to turn printer on or off. Front cover Open to paper for proper feeding. Paper guide Position next to install cartridges or clear a paper jam.
USB cable connector 11 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 feed button and light Press to turn printer on or off. Front cover Open to paper for proper feeding. Paper guide Position next to install cartridges or clear a paper jam.
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... detailed information about basic printing, cartridge alignment and maintenance, and troubleshooting. The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and the advanced features of your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center icon, or click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z45 Lexmark Z45 Solution Center. Using the software...
... detailed information about basic printing, cartridge alignment and maintenance, and troubleshooting. The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and the advanced features of your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center icon, or click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z45 Lexmark Z45 Solution Center. Using the software...
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... the Page Setup or Help. Print dialog box, click Help. 3 Click the back arrow, and then click Lexmark Z45 Help. 15 Lexmark Z45 Control Panel (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) Lexmark Z45 Utility (Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1) Mac OS 8.6 to cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, obtaining information about your printer, and ordering supplies. 2 Double-click...
... the Page Setup or Help. Print dialog box, click Help. 3 Click the back arrow, and then click Lexmark Z45 Help. 15 Lexmark Z45 Control Panel (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) Lexmark Z45 Utility (Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1) Mac OS 8.6 to cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, obtaining information about your printer, and ordering supplies. 2 Double-click...
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... and computer on? Is the paper loaded correctly? For help , see page 6. If the Lexmark Z45 Control Panel does not appear, install the printer software (see page 8). Is the black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) in the right carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) in your printer software correctly? Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10...
... and computer on? Is the paper loaded correctly? For help , see page 6. If the Lexmark Z45 Control Panel does not appear, install the printer software (see page 8). Is the black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) in the right carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) in your printer software correctly? Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10...
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... to your computer screen. Check the documentation that came with your attached device, not your operating system. You installed the print cartridges correctly (see page 15) for your printer. If the test page does not print, access the printer software Help (see ... desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center icon. 2 From the Troubleshooting tab, click Print a Test Page. 1 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels Lexmark Z45 Control Panel. 2 Click Print Test Page. 1 Open the Lexmark Z45 Utility folder (see page 15). 2 From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test...
... to your computer screen. Check the documentation that came with your attached device, not your operating system. You installed the print cartridges correctly (see page 15) for your printer. If the test page does not print, access the printer software Help (see ... desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center icon. 2 From the Troubleshooting tab, click Print a Test Page. 1 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels Lexmark Z45 Control Panel. 2 Click Print Test Page. 1 Open the Lexmark Z45 Utility folder (see page 15). 2 From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test...
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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 15 loading paper 6 photo cards ... . . 14 H Help, finding 15 I I Want To menu (Windows 12 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) 14 Lexmark Z45 Utility (Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 9.2) . 15 N notices edition notice ii Energy Star...
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 15 loading paper 6 photo cards ... . . 14 H Help, finding 15 I I Want To menu (Windows 12 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) 14 Lexmark Z45 Utility (Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 9.2) . 15 N notices edition notice ii Energy Star...
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... 7 Mac OS 10.0.3 to 10.1 . . . . . 10 Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 9 Windows 8 Macintosh Control Panel (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) 15 Lexmark Z45 Utility (Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10.1 15 Online User's Guide 14 Page Setup dialog box . . . . . 12 Print dialog box 12 uninstalling (Windows ... Properties 12 printer software CD, troubleshooting Macintosh 26 Windows 23 printing a photo (Windows 18 a test page 22 special projects 17 attached devices 22 cartridges 21 checklist 21 installation screen did not appear Macintosh 26 Windows 23 installing software Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 21 Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10...
... 7 Mac OS 10.0.3 to 10.1 . . . . . 10 Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 9 Windows 8 Macintosh Control Panel (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) 15 Lexmark Z45 Utility (Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10.1 15 Online User's Guide 14 Page Setup dialog box . . . . . 12 Print dialog box 12 uninstalling (Windows ... Properties 12 printer software CD, troubleshooting Macintosh 26 Windows 23 printing a photo (Windows 18 a test page 22 special projects 17 attached devices 22 cartridges 21 checklist 21 installation screen did not appear Macintosh 26 Windows 23 installing software Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 21 Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10...
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...claim. IN NO EVENT WILL LEXMARK BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, INCIDENTAL DAMAGE, OR OTHER ECONOMIC OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. You may not be available or only be a new or repaired item. This is not free of all print cartridges, programs, data, and removable ...storage media (unless directed otherwise by a Lexmark warranty, technical support may also have other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer • Operation of a product beyond repair, or if the ...
...claim. IN NO EVENT WILL LEXMARK BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, LOST SAVINGS, INCIDENTAL DAMAGE, OR OTHER ECONOMIC OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. You may not be available or only be a new or repaired item. This is not free of all print cartridges, programs, data, and removable ...storage media (unless directed otherwise by a Lexmark warranty, technical support may also have other than Lexmark or a Lexmark authorized servicer • Operation of a product beyond repair, or if the ...
Online User's Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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Lexmark Z45 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 Z45 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
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... printer software version information. Improve print quality by cleaning clogged print nozzles. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... 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...
... printer software version information. Improve print quality by cleaning clogged print nozzles. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... 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...
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... more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. Eject paper from the printer. Connect the printer to the printer. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this : Front cover Paper exit tray Paper feed button Paper ... guide Paper support Power button Power light Power supply connector USB cable connector When you want to: • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear a paper jam. Connect the power supply to the computer with a USB cable. For more information, see Understanding...
... more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. Eject paper from the printer. Connect the printer to the printer. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this : Front cover Paper exit tray Paper feed button Paper ... guide Paper support Power button Power light Power supply connector USB cable connector When you want to: • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear a paper jam. Connect the power supply to the computer with a USB cable. For more information, see Understanding...
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Lexmark Z45 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 Z45 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
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The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. www.lexmark.com Removing the used cartridge 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 3 Remove the used one. Store it in an airtight container or dispose of it properly. Lexmark Z45 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. Using this Guide...
The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. www.lexmark.com Removing the used cartridge 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 3 Remove the used one. Store it in an airtight container or dispose of it properly. Lexmark Z45 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. Using this Guide...
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... a cartridge For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Refilling print cartridges can purchase a photo cartridge (P/N 12A1990) separately. 1 If you are installing a new cartridge, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the cartridge. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the cartridge. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z45 Printer...
... a cartridge For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Refilling print cartridges can purchase a photo cartridge (P/N 12A1990) separately. 1 If you are installing a new cartridge, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the cartridge. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the cartridge. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z45 Printer...
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Note: The cartridge carrier moves to start a new print job. 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. SNAP www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... 2 Open the front cover. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Maintenance 69 SNAP 5 Close the front cover.
Note: The cartridge carrier moves to start a new print job. 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. SNAP www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... 2 Open the front cover. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Maintenance 69 SNAP 5 Close the front cover.
