From Setup to Printing
Page 3
... 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 28 Index 29 iii
... 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 28 Index 29 iii
From Setup to Printing
Page 5
...with a CD-ROM drive and USB port • A USB cable (such as Lexmark P/N 12A2405), purchased separately • A4 or letter size paper Networking tip: You can connect your first document using Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2, or Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to a ...network. Setting up your Lexmark™ Z45 Color Jetprinter™, you step by step from setup through printing your...
...with a CD-ROM drive and USB port • A USB cable (such as Lexmark P/N 12A2405), purchased separately • A4 or letter size paper Networking tip: You can connect your first document using Windows 98, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2, or Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to a ...network. Setting up your Lexmark™ Z45 Color Jetprinter™, you step by step from setup through printing your...
From Setup to Printing
Page 6
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
From Setup to Printing
Page 11
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. 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. Step 7: Install the printer software Follow all of the paper.
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. 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. Step 7: Install the printer software Follow all of the paper.
From Setup to Printing
Page 12
Now that you have successfully set up your printer and installed the printer software, continue with the installation steps on your printer" 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. Note: If this screen does not appear, see page 23. 4 Continue with "Learning about your computer screen. Congratulations! Windows 1 Click Cancel on page 11. 8
Now that you have successfully set up your printer and installed the printer software, continue with the installation steps on your printer" 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. Note: If this screen does not appear, see page 23. 4 Continue with "Learning about your computer screen. Congratulations! Windows 1 Click Cancel on page 11. 8
From Setup to Printing
Page 16
... the ones shown depending on your document open , click File Page Setup. I Want To menu This online, easy-to select your printer settings Print Properties (Windows only) With your document open , click File Print. Print dialog box and Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh only) With your operating system. 12 The Quality...
... the ones shown depending on your document open , click File Page Setup. I Want To menu This online, easy-to select your printer settings Print Properties (Windows only) With your document open , click File Print. Print dialog box and Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh only) With your operating system. 12 The Quality...
From Setup to Printing
Page 17
... transparency Premium inkjet, transparency, coated, glossy, or photo Transparency, coated, glossy, or photo 13 The following table to select a print quality or paper type setting: Windows Macintosh 1 With your document open, click File Print Properties or Preferences. 2 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a print quality setting. 3 From the Paper Setup tab...
... transparency Premium inkjet, transparency, coated, glossy, or photo Transparency, coated, glossy, or photo 13 The following table to select a print quality or paper type setting: Windows Macintosh 1 With your document open, click File Print Properties or Preferences. 2 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a print quality setting. 3 From the Paper Setup tab...
From Setup to Printing
Page 18
... Computer, and then double-click the: OS X Disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z45 Users Guide.pdf icon. 14 The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test...Lexmark Z45 Solution Center icon, or click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z45 Lexmark Z45 Solution Center. Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 9.2: From the Lexmark Z45 printer folder, double-click the Lexmark Z45 Users Guide.pdf icon. Using the software to meet your printing needs Lexmark Solution Center (Windows...
... Computer, and then double-click the: OS X Disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z45 Users Guide.pdf icon. 14 The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test...Lexmark Z45 Solution Center icon, or click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z45 Lexmark Z45 Solution Center. Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 9.2: From the Lexmark Z45 printer folder, double-click the Lexmark Z45 Users Guide.pdf icon. Using the software to meet your printing needs Lexmark Solution Center (Windows...
From Setup to Printing
Page 19
... 9.2 1 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. 2 Choose the Control Panel for 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. Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 • From the Apple menu, 1 From the Dock, click choose...
... 9.2 1 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. 2 Choose the Control Panel for 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. Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 • From the Apple menu, 1 From the Dock, click choose...
From Setup to Printing
Page 21
For information about printing other projects, see page 18. Printing for your operating system may not support all 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. Greeting card Print on both sides of a sheet Booklet of these features. 17
For information about printing other projects, see page 18. Printing for your operating system may not support all 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. Greeting card Print on both sides of a sheet Booklet of these features. 17
From Setup to Printing
Page 22
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 The print side is facing you load photo cards, make sure: - You do not push the cards too far into the printer. - You carefully read the instructions that came with your cards. - When you . - Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows) 1 Load up to the left edge of the paper support.
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 The print side is facing you load photo cards, make sure: - You do not push the cards too far into the printer. - You carefully read the instructions that came with your cards. - When you . - Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows) 1 Load up to the left edge of the paper support.
From Setup to Printing
Page 23
3 Open your digital photo in Windows 2000/Me and Windows XP, follow the instructions for Windows 98 to print, click File Print. Windows 2000: From the file you want to open Printing Preferences or Printing Properties. 5 From the I Want To menu, click Print a photograph. 19 From the Printer Settings tab, click Change. Note: For some software applications in your photo application. 4 Open the Print properties from your software application. Windows 98/Me and Windows XP: From the file you want to print, click File Print Properties or Preferences.
3 Open your digital photo in Windows 2000/Me and Windows XP, follow the instructions for Windows 98 to print, click File Print. Windows 2000: From the file you want to open Printing Preferences or Printing Properties. 5 From the I Want To menu, click Print a photograph. 19 From the Printer Settings tab, click Change. Note: For some software applications in your photo application. 4 Open the Print properties from your software application. Windows 98/Me and Windows XP: From the file you want to print, click File Print Properties or Preferences.
From Setup to Printing
Page 24
Windows 1 Refer to the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center (see page 14). 2 Click the "Printing ideas" link in the left navigation area. 20 Macintosh 1 Refer to print special projects using your operating ...
Windows 1 Refer to the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center (see page 14). 2 Click the "Printing ideas" link in the left navigation area. 20 Macintosh 1 Refer to print special projects using your operating ...
From Setup to Printing
Page 25
Make sure you install your printer and computer on? Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 From your list of the print cartridges. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached ... printer? Is the black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) in the right carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) in your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z45 does not appear in the left carrier? From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the: OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder...
Make sure you install your printer and computer on? Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 From your list of the print cartridges. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached ... printer? Is the black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) in the right carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) in your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z45 does not appear in the left carrier? From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the: OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder...
From Setup to Printing
Page 26
... 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 4). - If the test page prints, the problem may be with a USB cable. 2 Print a test ...external devices, such as a hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine, and then connect it directly to 10.1 1 From your computer screen. Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to your computer with your attached device, not your operating system. Did an alignment page ...
... 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 4). - If the test page prints, the problem may be with a USB cable. 2 Print a test ...external devices, such as a hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine, and then connect it directly to 10.1 1 From your computer screen. Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to your computer with your attached device, not your operating system. Did an alignment page ...
From Setup to Printing
Page 27
...print speed or poor print quality • 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 ...and reinsert the printer software CD. 5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer. 6 Double-click your printer. 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...
...print speed or poor print quality • 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 ...and reinsert the printer software CD. 5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer. 6 Double-click your printer. 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...
From Setup to Printing
Page 28
..., select the USB printer port. Pause Printing is selected. - Default Printer is not selected. • Check the printer port: Windows 98/Me Windows 2000 Windows XP 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z45 printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Details tab. 4 From the Ports drop-down menu, check the printer port...
..., select the USB printer port. Pause Printing is selected. - Default Printer is not selected. • Check the printer port: Windows 98/Me Windows 2000 Windows XP 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z45 printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Details tab. 4 From the Ports drop-down menu, check the printer port...
From Setup to Printing
Page 29
... installed multiple copies of the printer software, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software: 1 From the Start menu, click Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z45 Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on your computer. 4 Reinstall the printer software (see page 6. • If the printer has a paper jam... remove the jam and make sure there is only one Lexmark Z45 printer icon. Click the ? b In the Printers folder, make sure you load the paper correctly. If you have installed multiple copies of the printer software: a Windows 98/Me/2000: From the Start menu, click Settings Printers...
... installed multiple copies of the printer software, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software: 1 From the Start menu, click Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z45 Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on your computer. 4 Reinstall the printer software (see page 6. • If the printer has a paper jam... remove the jam and make sure there is only one Lexmark Z45 printer icon. Click the ? b In the Printers folder, make sure you load the paper correctly. If you have installed multiple copies of the printer software: a Windows 98/Me/2000: From the Start menu, click Settings Printers...
From Setup to Printing
Page 30
...X version 10.0.3 to 9.2 1 From the Apple menu, choose Chooser. 2 In the left window of Chooser, install the printer software (see page 9). 3 In the Connect to: box, select the Lexmark Z45 printer icon. The printer is not working , follow the steps for your USB cable connection, .... Macintosh When I inserted the printer software CD, nothing happened. 1 Make sure the Lexmark Z45 printer software CD is in the left window of Chooser, highlight your Lexmark Z45 printer. Make sure your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z45 CD icon. 3 From the CD folder, double-click the Install icon. 4 Mac...
...X version 10.0.3 to 9.2 1 From the Apple menu, choose Chooser. 2 In the left window of Chooser, install the printer software (see page 9). 3 In the Connect to: box, select the Lexmark Z45 printer icon. The printer is not working , follow the steps for your USB cable connection, .... Macintosh When I inserted the printer software CD, nothing happened. 1 Make sure the Lexmark Z45 printer software CD is in the left window of Chooser, highlight your Lexmark Z45 printer. Make sure your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z45 CD icon. 3 From the CD folder, double-click the Install icon. 4 Mac...
From Setup to Printing
Page 31
... Follow the instructions on any error message that appears on your print job. 11 Click Retry or Resume. For help , see page 4). 6 Select your Lexmark Z45 printer in the toolbar. 3 Double-click the Utilities folder. 4 Double-click the Print Center icon. 5 From the Printers menu, choose View Printers. The...make sure you load the paper correctly. Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 1 From the Dock, click the Finder icon. 2 From the Finder window, click the Applications button in the Printer List. 7 From the Printers menu, choose Make Default. 8 From the Printers menu, choose Show Queue, if ...
... Follow the instructions on any error message that appears on your print job. 11 Click Retry or Resume. For help , see page 4). 6 Select your Lexmark Z45 printer in the toolbar. 3 Double-click the Utilities folder. 4 Double-click the Print Center icon. 5 From the Printers menu, choose View Printers. The...make sure you load the paper correctly. Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 1 From the Dock, click the Finder icon. 2 From the Finder window, click the Applications button in the Printer List. 7 From the Printers menu, choose Make Default. 8 From the Printers menu, choose Show Queue, if ...