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...include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. ii Any questions regarding this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that power down when they are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER... this equipment does cause harmful interference to this equipment. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance information statement The Lexmark Z45 Color Jetprinter, Type 4111-001 has been tested and found to comply with the protection requirements of EC Council...
...include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. ii Any questions regarding this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that power down when they are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER... this equipment does cause harmful interference to this equipment. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance information statement The Lexmark Z45 Color Jetprinter, Type 4111-001 has been tested and found to comply with the protection requirements of EC Council...
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...6 Step 7: Install the printer software 7 Learning about your printer 11 Understanding the printer parts 11 Using the software to select your printer settings 12 Using the software to meet your printing needs 14 Finding the printer software Help 15 Printing for... fun 17 Printing 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...
...6 Step 7: Install the printer software 7 Learning about your printer 11 Understanding the printer parts 11 Using the software to select your printer settings 12 Using the software to meet your printing needs 14 Finding the printer software Help 15 Printing for... fun 17 Printing 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...
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Setting up your Lexmark™ Z45 Color Jetprinter™, you step by step from setup through printing your printer to 10.1. For information about networking, and about purchasing the Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter, visit www.lexmark.com/US/products/N1. 1 To set up your printer This booklet takes you will... need: • A computer with a CD-ROM drive and USB port • A USB cable (such as Lexmark P/N 12A2405), purchased separately ...
Setting up your Lexmark™ Z45 Color Jetprinter™, you step by step from setup through printing your printer to 10.1. For information about networking, and about purchasing the Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter, visit www.lexmark.com/US/products/N1. 1 To set up your printer This booklet takes you will... need: • A computer with a CD-ROM drive and USB port • A USB cable (such as Lexmark P/N 12A2405), purchased separately ...
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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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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 ...
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 ...
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The arrows show you where to 10.1 Page: 8 9 10 Note: Your software screens may be different from the ones shown in this booklet. Step 7: Install the printer software Follow all of the paper. Operating system: Windows 98/Me/2000 and Windows XP Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to click. 7 2 Load up to 100 sheets of plain inkjet paper, and then squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the steps for your operating system.
The arrows show you where to 10.1 Page: 8 9 10 Note: Your software screens may be different from the ones shown in this booklet. Step 7: Install the printer software Follow all of the paper. Operating system: Windows 98/Me/2000 and Windows XP Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to click. 7 2 Load up to 100 sheets of plain inkjet paper, and then squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the steps for your operating system.
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Note: If this screen does not appear, see page 23. 4 Continue with "Learning about your printer" on page 11. 8 Now that you have successfully set up your printer and installed the printer software, continue with the installation steps on any screens similar to the one shown. 2 Insert the printer software CD. 3 Wait for the Lexmark printer software installation screen to appear, and then click Install Now. Congratulations! Windows 1 Click Cancel on your computer screen.
Note: If this screen does not appear, see page 23. 4 Continue with "Learning about your printer" on page 11. 8 Now that you have successfully set up your printer and installed the printer software, continue with the installation steps on any screens similar to the one shown. 2 Insert the printer software CD. 3 Wait for the Lexmark printer software installation screen to appear, and then click Install Now. Congratulations! Windows 1 Click Cancel on your computer screen.
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Congratulations! Now that you have successfully set up your computer screen. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 1 Quit all software applications not in use. 2 Insert the printer software CD. 3 Wait for the Lexmark Installation dialog box to appear, and then click Install and Agree. Note: If this screen does not appear, see page 26. 4 Continue with "Learning about your printer" on your printer and installed the printer software, continue with the installation steps on page 11. 9
Congratulations! Now that you have successfully set up your computer screen. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 1 Quit all software applications not in use. 2 Insert the printer software CD. 3 Wait for the Lexmark Installation dialog box to appear, and then click Install and Agree. Note: If this screen does not appear, see page 26. 4 Continue with "Learning about your printer" on your printer and installed the printer software, continue with the installation steps on page 11. 9
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Now that you have successfully set up your printer and installed the printer software, continue with the installation steps shown on your printer" on page 11. 10 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 1 Quit all software applications not in use. 2 Insert the printer software CD. 3 Wait for the Lexmark printer software installation screen to appear, and then click Install and Agree. Note: If this screen does not appear, see page 26. 4 Continue with "Learning about your screen. Congratulations!
Now that you have successfully set up your printer and installed the printer software, continue with the installation steps shown on your printer" on page 11. 10 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 1 Quit all software applications not in use. 2 Insert the printer software CD. 3 Wait for the Lexmark printer software installation screen to appear, and then click Install and Agree. Note: If this screen does not appear, see page 26. 4 Continue with "Learning about your screen. Congratulations!
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Front cover Open to turn printer on or off. Power supply connector Paper exit tray Holds paper as it exits. Power button and light Press to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. Paper feed button and light Press to paper for proper feeding. USB cable connector 11 Paper guide Position next to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Learning about your printer Understanding the printer parts Paper support Holds paper upright.
Front cover Open to turn printer on or off. Power supply connector Paper exit tray Holds paper as it exits. Power button and light Press to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. Paper feed button and light Press to paper for proper feeding. USB cable connector 11 Paper guide Position next to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Learning about your printer Understanding the printer parts Paper support Holds paper upright.
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... slightly different from the ones shown depending on your document open, click File Print. I Want To menu This online, easy-to select your printer settings Print Properties (Windows only) With your printer settings. The Quality/ Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Style tabs let you print photos, banners, envelopes, posters, and much more.
... slightly different from the ones shown depending on your document open, click File Print. I Want To menu This online, easy-to select your printer settings Print Properties (Windows only) With your printer settings. The Quality/ Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Style tabs let you print photos, banners, envelopes, posters, and much more.
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....0.3 to 9.2: From the Lexmark Z45 printer folder, double-click the Lexmark Z45 Users Guide.pdf icon. 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. The...
....0.3 to 9.2: From the Lexmark Z45 printer folder, double-click the Lexmark Z45 Users Guide.pdf icon. 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. The...
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... Control Panels. 2 Choose the Control Panel for your operating system in the following table. For help , see your printer. For additional help opening the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center, see "Troubleshooting" on page 21. Click the ?. 2 From the menu bar, click Help Mac ... the Page Setup or Help. The Lexmark Z45 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z45 Utility is your printer, and ordering supplies. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z45 Utility icon. Windows From any tab of Print Properties or the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center, click Help. Lexmark Z45 Control Panel. Mac OS X version...
... Control Panels. 2 Choose the Control Panel for your operating system in the following table. For help , see your printer. For additional help opening the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center, see "Troubleshooting" on page 21. Click the ?. 2 From the menu bar, click Help Mac ... the Page Setup or Help. The Lexmark Z45 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z45 Utility is your printer, and ordering supplies. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z45 Utility icon. Windows From any tab of Print Properties or the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center, click Help. Lexmark Z45 Control Panel. Mac OS X version...
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Greeting card Print on both sides of a sheet Booklet of paper Envelope Print many pages on the same sheet Banner Poster Iron-on transfer Transparency Note: The printer software for fun To learn how to print a photo card using Windows operating system, see page 20. For information about printing other projects, see page 18. Printing for your operating system may not support all of these features. 17
Greeting card Print on both sides of a sheet Booklet of paper Envelope Print many pages on the same sheet Banner Poster Iron-on transfer Transparency Note: The printer software for fun To learn how to print a photo card using Windows operating system, see page 20. For information about printing other projects, see page 18. Printing for your operating system may not support all of these features. 17
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You do not push the cards too far into the printer. - Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows) 1 Load up to the left edge of the paper support. You carefully read the instructions that came with your cards. - The print side is facing you load photo cards, make sure: - When you . - 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. 18
You do not push the cards too far into the printer. - Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows) 1 Load up to the left edge of the paper support. You carefully read the instructions that came with your cards. - The print side is facing you load photo cards, make sure: - When you . - 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. 18
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From the Printer Settings tab, click Change. Windows 98/Me and Windows XP: From the file you want to open Printing Preferences or Printing Properties. 5 From the I Want To menu, click Print a photograph. 19 3 Open your digital photo in Windows 2000/Me and Windows XP, follow the instructions for Windows 98 to print, click File Print Properties or Preferences. Windows 2000: From the file you want to print, click File Print. Note: For some software applications in your photo application. 4 Open the Print properties from your software application.
From the Printer Settings tab, click Change. Windows 98/Me and Windows XP: From the file you want to open Printing Preferences or Printing Properties. 5 From the I Want To menu, click Print a photograph. 19 3 Open your digital photo in Windows 2000/Me and Windows XP, follow the instructions for Windows 98 to print, click File Print Properties or Preferences. Windows 2000: From the file you want to print, click File Print. Note: For some software applications in your photo application. 4 Open the Print properties from your software application.
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... 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. Windows 1 Refer to the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center (see page 14). 2 Click the "Printing ideas" link in the left navigation area. 20 More fun printing...
... 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. Windows 1 Refer to the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center (see page 14). 2 Click the "Printing ideas" link in the left navigation area. 20 More fun printing...
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...desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z45 does not appear in the left carrier? Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. Make sure you install your printer and computer on? Is the black cartridge (P/N ...right carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) in your list of the print cartridges. For help , see page 6. If the Lexmark Z45 Control Panel does not appear, install the printer software (see page 10). 21 For help , see page 3. For help , see page 4. For help connecting the USB cable...
...desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z45 does not appear in the left carrier? Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. Make sure you install your printer and computer on? Is the black cartridge (P/N ...right carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) in your list of the print cartridges. For help , see page 6. If the Lexmark Z45 Control Panel does not appear, install the printer software (see page 10). 21 For help , see page 3. For help , see page 4. For help connecting the USB cable...
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... these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from any error message on any external devices, such as a hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine, and then connect it directly to your computer with your attached device for your 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) for further troubleshooting information. 22 If the test page prints, the problem may be...
... these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from any error message on any external devices, such as a hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine, and then connect it directly to your computer with your attached device for your 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) for further troubleshooting information. 22 If the test page prints, the problem may be...
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...Paper misfeeds or jams • Error messages or flashing lights Use this operating system: Windows Macintosh See page: 23 26 Windows When I inserted the printer software CD, nothing happened. 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Restart your computer. 3 Make sure you may have after setting up your CD...-ROM drive icon. Setup troubleshooting Refer to the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 14) or the Online User's Guide (see page 14) for help solving problems you click Cancel on any screens...
...Paper misfeeds or jams • Error messages or flashing lights Use this operating system: Windows Macintosh See page: 23 26 Windows When I inserted the printer software CD, nothing happened. 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Restart your computer. 3 Make sure you may have after setting up your CD...-ROM drive icon. Setup troubleshooting Refer to the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 14) or the Online User's Guide (see page 14) for help solving problems you click Cancel on any screens...