From Setup to Printing
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... 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 printer settings 12 Using the software to meet your printing needs 14 Finding the printer software Help 15 Printing for fun 17 Printing...
... 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 printer settings 12 Using the software to meet your printing needs 14 Finding the printer software Help 15 Printing for fun 17 Printing...
From Setup to Printing
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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
From Setup to Printing
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... computer may be different from the one shown. 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...
... computer may be different from the one shown. 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...
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Front cover Open to paper for proper feeding. Paper guide Position next to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. Paper feed button and light Press to turn printer on or off. Learning about your printer Understanding the printer parts Paper support Holds paper upright. USB cable connector 11 Power button and light Press to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Power supply connector Paper exit tray Holds paper as it exits.
Front cover Open to paper for proper feeding. Paper guide Position next to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. Paper feed button and light Press to turn printer on or off. Learning about your printer Understanding the printer parts Paper support Holds paper upright. USB cable connector 11 Power button and light Press to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Power supply connector Paper exit tray Holds paper as it exits.
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... X version 10.0.3 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.
... X version 10.0.3 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.
From Setup to Printing
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...to 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. For help opening the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center, see "Troubleshooting" on page 21. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X .... The Lexmark Z45 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z45 Utility is your complete guide to cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, obtaining information about your printer. Print dialog box, click Help. 3 Click the back arrow, and then click Lexmark Z45 Help. 15 Lexmark Z45 Control Panel...
...to 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. For help opening the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center, see "Troubleshooting" on page 21. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X .... The Lexmark Z45 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z45 Utility is your complete guide to cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, obtaining information about your printer. Print dialog box, click Help. 3 Click the back arrow, and then click Lexmark Z45 Help. 15 Lexmark Z45 Control Panel...
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... 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z45 does not appear in the left carrier? Are both print cartridges? If the Lexmark Z45 Utility folder does not appear, install the printer software (see page 9). For help , see page 5. From the Finder, click Computer, and then double...
... 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z45 does not appear in the left carrier? Are both print cartridges? If the Lexmark Z45 Utility folder does not appear, install the printer software (see page 9). For help , see page 5. From the Finder, click Computer, and then double...
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... 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 Page. - You follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from any error message on any external devices, such as a hub, switch...
... 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 Page. - You follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from any error message on any external devices, such as a hub, switch...
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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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... light 11 cord 2 supply 2 supply connector 11 USB cable connector 11 printer software accessing Help 15 installing 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 ...25 Windows I Want To menu 12 Lexmark Solution Center . . . 14 Print 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...
... light 11 cord 2 supply 2 supply connector 11 USB cable connector 11 printer software accessing Help 15 installing 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 ...25 Windows I Want To menu 12 Lexmark Solution Center . . . 14 Print 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...
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 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.
Online User's Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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.... Print a test page to : Specify cartridge settings in the printer software when installing or changing a cartridge. For more information, see Aligning the print cartridges. Align the cartridges. 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...
.... Print a test page to : Specify cartridge settings in the printer software when installing or changing a cartridge. For more information, see Aligning the print cartridges. Align the cartridges. 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...
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...lights. Connect the printer to the printer. www.lexmark.com Turn the printer on or off. Eject paper from the printer. Check the printer status. Connect the power supply to the computer with a USB cable. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing ...Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this : Front cover Paper exit tray Paper feed button Paper feed light Paper guide Paper support Power button Power light Power supply connector USB cable connector When you want to: • Install or change print cartridges...
...lights. Connect the printer to the printer. www.lexmark.com Turn the printer on or off. Eject paper from the printer. Check the printer status. Connect the power supply to the computer with a USB cable. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing ...Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this : Front cover Paper exit tray Paper feed button Paper feed light Paper guide Paper support Power button Power light Power supply connector USB cable connector When you want to: • Install or change print cartridges...
Online User's Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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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 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...
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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. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. Removing the used cartridge 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 3 Remove the used one. Using this Guide... Store it in an airtight container or dispose of it properly. www.lexmark.com
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. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. Removing the used cartridge 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 3 Remove the used one. Using this Guide... Store it in an airtight container or dispose of it properly. www.lexmark.com
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... contact areas on the back and bottom of the cartridge. Maintenance 68 Installing 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. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices...
... contact areas on the back and bottom of the cartridge. Maintenance 68 Installing 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. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices...
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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. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... 2 Open the front cover. Maintenance 69 SNAP 5 Close the front cover. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier.
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. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... 2 Open the front cover. Maintenance 69 SNAP 5 Close the front cover. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier.
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... alignment page. 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete cartridge alignment. Note: If an old cartridge is a New Cartridge or an Old Cartridge. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com Maintenance 70 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed. 5 Important: For correct ink levels, specify...
... alignment page. 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete cartridge alignment. Note: If an old cartridge is a New Cartridge or an Old Cartridge. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com Maintenance 70 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed. 5 Important: For correct ink levels, specify...
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... at the left margin. • Vertical, straight lines are wavy. For help, see Load the paper. 2 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. 3 Choose the Lexmark Z45 Control Panel. 4 From the Cartridges tab, click Align Cartridges. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide...
... at the left margin. • Vertical, straight lines are wavy. For help, see Load the paper. 2 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. 3 Choose the Lexmark Z45 Control Panel. 4 From the Cartridges tab, click Align Cartridges. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide...
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Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 72 a If you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. For help, see Installing a cartridge. www.lexmark.com If the alignment page does not print, make sure you chose to select the number that matches the darkest...
Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 72 a If you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. For help, see Installing a cartridge. www.lexmark.com If the alignment page does not print, make sure you chose to select the number that matches the darkest...