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...EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Lexmark and Lexmark with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC on a circuit different from that does... the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This publication could void the user's authority to operate this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that the manufacturer intends to make these changes will not occur in later editions. This equipment ...
...EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Lexmark and Lexmark with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC on a circuit different from that does... the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. This publication could void the user's authority to operate this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that the manufacturer intends to make these changes will not occur in later editions. This equipment ...
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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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For information about networking, and about purchasing the Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter, visit www.lexmark.com/US/products/N1. 1 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 ...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...
For information about networking, and about purchasing the Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter, visit www.lexmark.com/US/products/N1. 1 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 ...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...
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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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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 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.
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 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 computer screen. 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. Congratulations!
Note: If this screen does not appear, see page 23. 4 Continue with "Learning about your computer screen. 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. Congratulations!
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Congratulations! Now that you have successfully set up your printer and installed the printer software, continue with the installation steps on page 11. 9 Note: If this screen does not appear, see page 26. 4 Continue with "Learning about your printer" on 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.
Congratulations! Now that you have successfully set up your printer and installed the printer software, continue with the installation steps on page 11. 9 Note: If this screen does not appear, see page 26. 4 Continue with "Learning about your printer" on 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.
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Now that you have successfully set up your printer and installed the printer software, continue with the installation steps shown on your printer" on page 11. 10 Congratulations! 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 screen.
Now that you have successfully set up your printer and installed the printer software, continue with the installation steps shown on your printer" on page 11. 10 Congratulations! 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 screen.
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Paper guide Position next to turn printer on or off. Power button and light Press to paper for proper feeding. USB cable connector 11 Power supply connector Paper exit tray Holds paper as it exits. Paper feed button and light Press to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. Front cover Open to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Learning about your printer Understanding the printer parts Paper support Holds paper upright.
Paper guide Position next to turn printer on or off. Power button and light Press to paper for proper feeding. USB cable connector 11 Power supply connector Paper exit tray Holds paper as it exits. Paper feed button and light Press to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. Front cover Open 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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Print dialog box and Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh only) With your document open , click File Page Setup. With your printer settings. Note: Your software screens may appear slightly different from the ones shown depending on your document open, click File Print Properties or Preferences. The .... Using the software to -use projects menu helps you adjust your document open , click File Print. I Want To menu This online, easy-to select your printer settings Print Properties (Windows only) With your operating system. 12
Print dialog box and Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh only) With your document open , click File Page Setup. With your printer settings. Note: Your software screens may appear slightly different from the ones shown depending on your document open, click File Print Properties or Preferences. The .... Using the software to -use projects menu helps you adjust your document open , click File Print. I Want To menu This online, easy-to select your printer settings Print Properties (Windows only) With your operating system. 12
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... double-click the: OS X Disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z45 Users Guide.pdf icon. 14 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 only) From your printer. The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide to troubleshooting, cartridge...
... double-click the: OS X Disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z45 Users Guide.pdf icon. 14 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 only) From your printer. The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide to troubleshooting, cartridge...
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... 1 From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the: OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. Finding the printer software Help For help , see page 14. Lexmark Z45 Control Panel. Click the ?. 2 From the menu bar, click Help Mac • From the... 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 (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) Lexmark Z45 Utility (Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1) Mac OS...
... 1 From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the: OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. Finding the printer software Help For help , see page 14. Lexmark Z45 Control Panel. Click the ?. 2 From the menu bar, click Help Mac • From the... 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 (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) Lexmark Z45 Utility (Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1) Mac OS...
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Greeting card Print 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 paper Envelope Print many pages on the same sheet Banner Poster Iron-on both sides of a sheet Booklet of these features. 17 For information about printing other projects, see page 18.
Greeting card Print 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 paper Envelope Print many pages on the same sheet Banner Poster Iron-on both sides of a sheet Booklet of these features. 17 For information about printing other projects, see page 18.
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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 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 carefully read the instructions that came with your cards. - 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 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 carefully read the instructions that came with your cards. - When you . -
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Note: For some software applications in your photo application. 4 Open the Print properties from 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 3 Open your software application. Windows 98/Me and Windows XP: From the file you want to print, click File Print. From the Printer Settings tab, click Change. Windows 2000: From the file you want to print, click File Print Properties or Preferences.
Note: For some software applications in your photo application. 4 Open the Print properties from 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 3 Open your software application. Windows 98/Me and Windows XP: From the file you want to print, click File Print. From the Printer Settings tab, click Change. Windows 2000: From the file you want to print, click File Print Properties or Preferences.
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... 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. Windows 1 Refer to print special projects using your operating system, follow these steps. More fun printing ideas... To learn how 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 the Online...
... 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. Windows 1 Refer to print special projects using your operating system, follow these steps. More fun printing ideas... To learn how 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 the Online...
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For help , see page 3. For help , see page 5. If the Lexmark Z45 Control Panel does not appear, install the printer software (see page 6. Did you do not touch or remove the gold contact area from both your list of the print cartridges. Is the black ... the paper loaded correctly? For help , see page 10). 21 Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. If the Lexmark Z45 Utility folder does not appear, install the printer software (see page 6. Are both print cartridges? Is your USB cable securely attached to your computer and to your...
For help , see page 3. For help , see page 5. If the Lexmark Z45 Control Panel does not appear, install the printer software (see page 6. Did you do not touch or remove the gold contact area from both your list of the print cartridges. Is the black ... the paper loaded correctly? For help , see page 10). 21 Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. If the Lexmark Z45 Utility folder does not appear, install the printer software (see page 6. Are both print cartridges? Is your USB cable securely attached to your computer and to your...
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... came with your attached device, not your computer screen. You follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from any error message on your printer. Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center icon. 2 From the Troubleshooting tab, click Print a Test Page. 1 From the Apple...
... came with your attached device, not your computer screen. You follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from any error message on your printer. Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center icon. 2 From the Troubleshooting tab, click Print a Test Page. 1 From the Apple...
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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-...