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... 1: Make sure your computer is on 2 Step 2: Check the printer parts 2 Step 3: Connect the power supply 3 Step 4: Connect 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... 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
... 1: Make sure your computer is on 2 Step 2: Check the printer parts 2 Step 3: Connect the power supply 3 Step 4: Connect 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... 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
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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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You can purchase 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 in the right...
You can purchase 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 in the right...
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Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of both cartridges. Note: The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position. 5 1 Remove each cartridge from its packaging. 2 Remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. 3 Open the front cover.
Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of both cartridges. Note: The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position. 5 1 Remove each cartridge from its packaging. 2 Remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. 3 Open the front cover.
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SNAP Step 6: Load the paper 1 Open the paper support and fully extend the paper exit tray. 6 4 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier and snap it into place. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier and snap it into place. Color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) Black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) SNAP 5 Close the front cover.
SNAP Step 6: Load the paper 1 Open the paper support and fully extend the paper exit tray. 6 4 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier and snap it into place. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier and snap it into place. Color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) Black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) SNAP 5 Close the front cover.
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Power button and light Press to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. Front cover Open to turn printer on or off. Power supply connector Paper exit tray Holds paper as it exits. USB cable connector 11 Paper feed button and light Press to paper for proper feeding. 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.
Power button and light Press to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. Front cover Open to turn printer on or off. Power supply connector Paper exit tray Holds paper as it exits. USB cable connector 11 Paper feed button and light Press to paper for proper feeding. 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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... Online User's Guide gives detailed information about basic printing, cartridge alignment and maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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. The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and the advanced...
... Online User's Guide gives detailed information about basic printing, cartridge alignment and maintenance, and troubleshooting. 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. The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and the advanced...
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...Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 1 From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the: OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. Click the ?. 2 From the menu bar, click Help Mac • From the Page Setup or Help. Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10...Finding the printer software Help For help opening the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center, see your operating system in the following table. 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 cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, ...
...Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 1 From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the: OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. Click the ?. 2 From the menu bar, click Help Mac • From the Page Setup or Help. Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10...Finding the printer software Help For help opening the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center, see your operating system in the following table. 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 cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, ...
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..., install the printer software (see page 8). From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. If the Lexmark Z45 Utility folder does not appear, install the printer software (see page 9). Are both print cartridges? Is your USB cable securely attached to your computer and to your list of the print... cartridges. Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 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? For help , see page 5. ...
..., install the printer software (see page 8). From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. If the Lexmark Z45 Utility folder does not appear, install the printer software (see page 9). Are both print cartridges? Is your USB cable securely attached to your computer and to your list of the print... cartridges. Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 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? For help , see page 5. ...
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... 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). 2 From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test Page. - Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to your computer...
... 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). 2 From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test Page. - Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to your computer...
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... . . 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 ... . . 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 18...
... . . 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 ... . . 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 18...
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...'s Guide 14 Page Setup dialog box . . . . . 12 Print dialog box 12 uninstalling (Windows 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 appear Macintosh 26 Windows 23 installing software Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 21 Mac OS X 10.0.3 to ...
...'s Guide 14 Page Setup dialog box . . . . . 12 Print dialog box 12 uninstalling (Windows 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 appear Macintosh 26 Windows 23 installing software Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 21 Mac OS X 10.0.3 to ...
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... We do not allow the exclusion or limitation of all print cartridges, programs, data, and removable storage media (unless directed otherwise by Lexmark TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER LEXMARK NOR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS OR REMARKETERS MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY ...CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SATISFACTORY QUALITY. Extent of remedies are responsible for your area, contact Lexmark at Lexmark's option). ANY WARRANTIES THAT MAY NOT BE DISCLAIMED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. Additional...
... We do not allow the exclusion or limitation of all print cartridges, programs, data, and removable storage media (unless directed otherwise by Lexmark TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER LEXMARK NOR ITS THIRD PARTY SUPPLIERS OR REMARKETERS MAKE ANY OTHER WARRANTY ...CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SATISFACTORY QUALITY. Extent of remedies are responsible for your area, contact Lexmark at Lexmark's option). ANY WARRANTIES THAT MAY NOT BE DISCLAIMED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. Additional...
Online User's Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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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. www.lexmark.com 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...
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. www.lexmark.com 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...
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... Aligning the print cartridges. www.lexmark.com Order supplies, such as print cartridges, from the Lexmark Web site. Obtain printer software version information. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Align the cartridges. Printer overview 14 Click the: Cartridges tab About tab Select: Install/Change Cartridge Align Cartridges Clean Print Nozzles...
... Aligning the print cartridges. www.lexmark.com Order supplies, such as print cartridges, from the Lexmark Web site. Obtain printer software version information. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Align the cartridges. Printer overview 14 Click the: Cartridges tab About tab Select: Install/Change Cartridge Align Cartridges Clean Print Nozzles...
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...cartridges. • Clear a paper jam. Printer overview 17 Use this Guide... Turn the printer on or off. Eject paper from the printer. Check the printer status. Keep paper straight in the printer. Check the printer status. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. www.lexmark...into the printer. Stack paper after printing. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this : Front cover Paper exit tray ...
...cartridges. • Clear a paper jam. Printer overview 17 Use this Guide... Turn the printer on or off. Eject paper from the printer. Check the printer status. Keep paper straight in the printer. Check the printer status. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. www.lexmark...into the printer. Stack paper after printing. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this : Front cover Paper exit tray ...
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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. Store it in an airtight container or dispose of it properly. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. www.lexmark.com Removing the used cartridge 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 3 Remove the used one. Using this Guide...
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. Store it in an airtight container or dispose of it properly. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. www.lexmark.com Removing the used cartridge 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 3 Remove the used one. Using this Guide...
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... quality and cause damage to the printer. 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. Maintenance 68 Installing a cartridge For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices...
... quality and cause damage to the printer. 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. Maintenance 68 Installing a cartridge For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices...
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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. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. SNAP www.lexmark.com Maintenance 69 SNAP 5 Close the front cover. Note: The cartridge carrier moves to start a new print job. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... 2 Open the front cover.
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. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. SNAP www.lexmark.com Maintenance 69 SNAP 5 Close the front cover. Note: The cartridge carrier moves to start a new print job. Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... 2 Open the front cover.