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...statement may not apply to you . Companies participating in this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that interference will cut the energy used . Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. • Refer service or repairs, other countries...uses and can purchase additional copies of Lexmark International, Inc. References in the United Kingdom. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance information statement The Lexmark Z45 Color Jetprinter, Type 4111-001 has been tested and found to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, ...
...statement may not apply to you . Companies participating in this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that interference will cut the energy used . Lexmark is near the product and easily accessible. • Refer service or repairs, other countries...uses and can purchase additional copies of Lexmark International, Inc. References in the United Kingdom. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance information statement The Lexmark Z45 Color Jetprinter, Type 4111-001 has been tested and found to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, ...
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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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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 • A4 or letter size paper Networking tip: You can connect your first document using Windows 98...Windows XP, Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2, or Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to a network. For information about networking, and about purchasing the Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter, visit www.lexmark.com/US/products/N1. 1 Setting up your Lexmark™ Z45 Color Jetprinter™, you step by step from setup through printing your...
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 • A4 or letter size paper Networking tip: You can connect your first document using Windows 98...Windows XP, Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2, or Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to a network. For information about networking, and about purchasing the Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter, visit www.lexmark.com/US/products/N1. 1 Setting up your Lexmark™ Z45 Color Jetprinter™, you step by step from setup through printing your...
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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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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 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. 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.
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 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. 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 your computer screen. Congratulations! Now that you have successfully set up your printer and installed the printer software, continue with the installation steps on page 11. 8 Windows 1 Click Cancel 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 printer" on your computer screen. Congratulations! Now that you have successfully set up your printer and installed the printer software, continue with the installation steps on page 11. 8 Windows 1 Click Cancel 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.
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Congratulations! Now that you have successfully set up your computer screen. 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 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.
Congratulations! Now that you have successfully set up your computer screen. 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 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.
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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 shown on page 11. 10 Congratulations! Now that you have successfully set up your screen. 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 printer" on your printer and installed the printer software, continue with the installation steps shown on page 11. 10 Congratulations! Now that you have successfully set up your screen. 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.
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Power supply connector Paper exit tray Holds paper as it exits. Learning about your printer Understanding the printer parts Paper support Holds paper upright. Front cover Open to turn printer on or off. USB cable connector 11 Power button and light Press to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. Paper guide Position next to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Paper feed button and light Press to paper for proper feeding.
Power supply connector Paper exit tray Holds paper as it exits. Learning about your printer Understanding the printer parts Paper support Holds paper upright. Front cover Open to turn printer on or off. USB cable connector 11 Power button and light Press to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. Paper guide Position next to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Paper feed button and light Press to paper for proper feeding.
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... slightly different from the ones shown depending on your document open, click File Print. Using the software to -use projects menu helps you adjust your printer settings. With your document open , click File Page Setup. I Want To menu This online, easy-to select your...
... slightly different from the ones shown depending on your document open, click File Print. Using the software to -use projects menu helps you adjust your printer settings. With your document open , click File Page Setup. I Want To menu This online, easy-to select your...
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... about basic printing, cartridge alignment and maintenance, and troubleshooting. Using the software to meet your printing needs Lexmark Solution Center (Windows only) From your printer. 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. Online User's Guide (Macintosh) Mac OS 8.6 to 10.1: 1 From the Finder, click...
... about basic printing, cartridge alignment and maintenance, and troubleshooting. Using the software to meet your printing needs Lexmark Solution Center (Windows only) From your printer. 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. Online User's Guide (Macintosh) Mac OS 8.6 to 10.1: 1 From the Finder, click...
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... 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 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. Finding the printer software Help For help , see...
... 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 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. Finding the printer software Help For help , see...
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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 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.
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Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows) 1 Load up to the left edge of the paper support. The print side is facing you load photo cards, make sure: - You do not push the cards too far into the printer. - 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 When you . - You carefully read the instructions that came with your cards. -
Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows) 1 Load up to the left edge of the paper support. The print side is facing you load photo cards, make sure: - You do not push the cards too far into the printer. - 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 When you . - You carefully read the instructions that came with your cards. -
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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 Note: For some software applications in your photo application. 4 Open the Print properties from your software application. 3 Open your digital photo in Windows 2000/Me and Windows XP, follow the instructions for Windows 98 to print, click File Print. From the Printer Settings tab, click Change. Windows 98/Me and Windows XP: From the file you want to print, click File Print Properties or Preferences.
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 Note: For some software applications in your photo application. 4 Open the Print properties from your software application. 3 Open your digital photo in Windows 2000/Me and Windows XP, follow the instructions for Windows 98 to print, click File Print. From the Printer Settings tab, click Change. Windows 98/Me and Windows XP: From the file you want to print, click File Print Properties or Preferences.
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Windows 1 Refer to the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center (see page 14). 2 Click the "Printing ideas" link in the left navigation area. 20 The Print a photograph screen appears. 6 From Step 1 on the ... OK. 8 From Print Properties, click 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. More fun printing ideas To learn how to the Online User's Guide (see page 14). 2 Click the "Printing...
Windows 1 Refer to the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center (see page 14). 2 Click the "Printing ideas" link in the left navigation area. 20 The Print a photograph screen appears. 6 From Step 1 on the ... OK. 8 From Print Properties, click 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. More fun printing ideas To learn how to the Online User's Guide (see page 14). 2 Click the "Printing...
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...double-click the: OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. For help connecting the USB cable, see page 9). If the Lexmark Z45 Utility folder does not appear, install the printer software (see page 5. Is your USB cable ...tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software (see page 8). Are both print cartridges? Did you install your printer software correctly? If the Lexmark Z45 Control Panel does not appear, install the printer software (see page 4. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the ...
...double-click the: OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. For help connecting the USB cable, see page 9). If the Lexmark Z45 Utility folder does not appear, install the printer software (see page 5. Is your USB cable ...tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software (see page 8). Are both print cartridges? Did you install your printer software correctly? If the Lexmark Z45 Control Panel does not appear, install the printer software (see page 4. Troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the ...
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... for further troubleshooting information. 22 Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to your printer. If the test page does not print, access the printer software Help (see page 15) 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...
... for further troubleshooting information. 22 Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to your printer. If the test page does not print, access the printer software Help (see page 15) 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...
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...For this chapter for help solving problems you may have while setting up your computer. 3 Make sure you may have after setting up your printer, such as: • Slow 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 printer. Setup troubleshooting Refer to the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 14) or the Online User's Guide (see page 14) for...
...For this chapter for help solving problems you may have while setting up your computer. 3 Make sure you may have after setting up your printer, such as: • Slow 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 printer. Setup troubleshooting Refer to the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 14) or the Online User's Guide (see page 14) for...