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... purchase. In the United Kingdom and Eire, call 0628-481500. In other than recommended cables or by power generation. Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are periodically made at DFARS 252.2277013 and in the manual, to a professional service person. Use,...or typographical errors. ii Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be a participant in this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that the manufacturer intends to make these changes will not occur in certain transactions; Companies participating ...
... purchase. In the United Kingdom and Eire, call 0628-481500. In other than recommended cables or by power generation. Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are periodically made at DFARS 252.2277013 and in the manual, to a professional service person. Use,...or typographical errors. ii Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be a participant in this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that the manufacturer intends to make these changes will not occur in certain transactions; Companies participating ...
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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 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 printer to 10.1. For information about networking, and about purchasing the...
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 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 printer to 10.1. For information about networking, and about purchasing the...
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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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... 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 (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...
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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Congratulations! Note: If this screen does not appear, see page 23. 4 Continue with "Learning about your computer screen. 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. Windows 1 Click Cancel on page 11. 8
Congratulations! Note: If this screen does not appear, see page 23. 4 Continue with "Learning about your computer screen. 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. Windows 1 Click Cancel on page 11. 8
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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 Congratulations! Now that you have successfully set up your computer screen.
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Congratulations! 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 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. Now that you have successfully set up your screen.
Congratulations! 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 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. Now that you have successfully set up your screen.
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Power supply connector Paper exit tray Holds paper as it exits. Front cover Open to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Paper feed button and light Press to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. Paper guide Position next to turn printer on or off. Power button and light Press to paper for proper feeding. USB cable connector 11 Learning about your printer Understanding the printer parts Paper support Holds paper upright.
Power supply connector Paper exit tray Holds paper as it exits. Front cover Open to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Paper feed button and light Press to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. Paper guide Position next to turn printer on or off. Power button and light Press to paper for proper feeding. USB cable connector 11 Learning about your printer Understanding the printer parts Paper support Holds paper upright.
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With your printer settings. The Quality/ Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Style tabs let you print photos, banners, envelopes, posters, and much more. Note: Your software screens may ... the software to -use projects menu helps you adjust 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.
With your printer settings. The Quality/ Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Style tabs let you print photos, banners, envelopes, posters, and much more. Note: Your software screens may ... the software to -use projects menu helps you adjust 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.
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... Solution Center icon, or click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z45 Lexmark Z45 Solution Center. Using the software to 9.2: From the Lexmark Z45 printer folder, double-click the Lexmark Z45 Users Guide.pdf icon. The Lexmark Solution Center is your printer. Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and the...
... Solution Center icon, or click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z45 Lexmark Z45 Solution Center. Using the software to 9.2: From the Lexmark Z45 printer folder, double-click the Lexmark Z45 Users Guide.pdf icon. The Lexmark Solution Center is your printer. Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and the...
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... Solution Center, see page 14. Windows From any tab of Print Properties or the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center, click Help. For help solving printing problems, see your printer. Lexmark Z45 Control Panel. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 9.2 1 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. 2 Choose the Control Panel for your...
... Solution Center, see page 14. Windows From any tab of Print Properties or the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center, click Help. For help solving printing problems, see your printer. Lexmark Z45 Control Panel. Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 9.2 1 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. 2 Choose the Control Panel for your...
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For information about printing other projects, see page 18. 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. Printing for your operating system may not support all of these features. 17
For information about printing other projects, see page 18. 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. 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. - 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 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. When you . -
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 The print side is facing you load photo cards, make sure: - 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. When you . -
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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. 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 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.
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. 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 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.
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Macintosh 1 Refer to the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center (see page 14). 2 Click the "Printing ideas" link in the left navigation area. 20 Windows 1 Refer to the Online User's Guide (see ... 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 print special projects using your operating system, follow these steps.
Macintosh 1 Refer to the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center (see page 14). 2 Click the "Printing ideas" link in the left navigation area. 20 Windows 1 Refer to the Online User's Guide (see ... 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 print special projects using your operating system, follow these steps.
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...? For help , see page 3. Did you do not touch or remove the gold contact area from both your printer? If the Lexmark Z45 Control Panel does not appear, install the printer software (see page 6. From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. For help , see page 9). Did you ... (P/N 12A1970) in the right carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) in your list of the print cartridges. If the Lexmark Z45 Utility folder does not appear, install the printer software (see page 4. For help , see page 3. From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the: OS...
...? For help , see page 3. Did you do not touch or remove the gold contact area from both your printer? If the Lexmark Z45 Control Panel does not appear, install the printer software (see page 6. From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. For help , see page 9). Did you ... (P/N 12A1970) in the right carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) in your list of the print cartridges. If the Lexmark Z45 Utility folder does not appear, install the printer software (see page 4. For help , see page 3. From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the: OS...
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... directly to your printer. Check the documentation that came with your attached device, not your computer? Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to your computer with a USB cable. 2 Print a test page following the instructions for your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center icon.... 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 help. - If not, make sure: - If the test page does not print, access the printer software Help (see page 15). 2 From the ...
... directly to your printer. Check the documentation that came with your attached device, not your computer? Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to your computer with a USB cable. 2 Print a test page following the instructions for your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center icon.... 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 help. - If not, make sure: - If the test page does not print, access the printer software Help (see page 15). 2 From the ...
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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 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 computer. 3 Make sure you may have while setting up your CD...
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 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 computer. 3 Make sure you may have while setting up your CD...