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...) Power supply connector 1 Paper feed button and light Press to turn the printer on or off. Front cover Open to hold paper upright in the printer. USB cable connector Paper exit tray Extend to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. Paper support Open to paper for proper feeding.... Paper guide Slide next to hold paper as it exits the printer. Learning about your cartridges and detect the type ...
...) Power supply connector 1 Paper feed button and light Press to turn the printer on or off. Front cover Open to hold paper upright in the printer. USB cable connector Paper exit tray Extend to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. Paper support Open to paper for proper feeding.... Paper guide Slide next to hold paper as it exits the printer. Learning about your cartridges and detect the type ...
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... 9.2 From the Lexmark Z55 printer folder on transfer, or transparency Premium inkjet, transparency, coated, glossy, or photo Transparency, coated, glossy, or photo Using the software to meet your printing needs Lexmark Solution Center (Windows only) From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center ... the paper type sensor. Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and the advanced features of your printer such as the paper type sensor. The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide to 10.1 1 From the Finder...
... 9.2 From the Lexmark Z55 printer folder on transfer, or transparency Premium inkjet, transparency, coated, glossy, or photo Transparency, coated, glossy, or photo Using the software to meet your printing needs Lexmark Solution Center (Windows only) From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center ... the paper type sensor. Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and the advanced features of your printer such as the paper type sensor. The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide to 10.1 1 From the Finder...
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...click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. Windows From any tab of Print Properties or the Lexmark Solution Center, click Help. Lexmark Z55 Control Panel (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) Lexmark Z55 Utility (Mac OS X version 10.0.3 ... and then click Lexmark Z55 Help. 4 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 Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. The Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z55 Utility is your complete guide to cartridge alignment and maintenance,...
...click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. Windows From any tab of Print Properties or the Lexmark Solution Center, click Help. Lexmark Z55 Control Panel (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) Lexmark Z55 Utility (Mac OS X version 10.0.3 ... and then click Lexmark Z55 Help. 4 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 Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. The Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z55 Utility is your complete guide to cartridge alignment and maintenance,...
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... Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. Are both print cartridges? Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to your list of programs, install the printer software (see page 24). From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels.... install the printer software (see page 25). If Lexmark Z55 Utility does not appear in the right carrier? Is the black cartridge (P/N 82) in the left carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 83 or 88) in the folder, install the printer software (see page 5. Is your printer cable securely ...
... Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. Are both print cartridges? Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to your list of programs, install the printer software (see page 24). From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels.... install the printer software (see page 25). If Lexmark Z55 Utility does not appear in the right carrier? Is the black cartridge (P/N 82) in the left carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 83 or 88) in the folder, install the printer software (see page 5. Is your printer cable securely ...
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... instructions on page 11 solves the problem. For additional help , see if checking the items on it too far into the printer (see page 5). • For more help , see page 5. • If there is an error message on your operating system. If the... to uninstall, and then reinstall the printer software. For help , see page 4. A communications error message appeared. • Your printer may need to print. You may be out of both print cartridges. • You installed the black cartridge (P/N 82) in the left carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 83 or 88) in the Online...
... instructions on page 11 solves the problem. For additional help , see if checking the items on it too far into the printer (see page 5). • For more help , see page 5. • If there is an error message on your operating system. If the... to uninstall, and then reinstall the printer software. For help , see page 4. A communications error message appeared. • Your printer may need to print. You may be out of both print cartridges. • You installed the black cartridge (P/N 82) in the left carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 83 or 88) in the Online...
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c Double-click the Utilities folder. f From the Printers menu, choose Make Default. c From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test Page. - Check your printer in the printer list. If your printer is not listed or is working properly. b From the Finder window, click the Applications icon in the ... choose Show Queue, if available. j Click Resume or Retry, if available, to the printer software Help (see if checking the list on page 13 solves the problem. b Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. If a test page prints, your document. e Select your software application ...
c Double-click the Utilities folder. f From the Printers menu, choose Make Default. c From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test Page. - Check your printer in the printer list. If your printer is not listed or is working properly. b From the Finder window, click the Applications icon in the ... choose Show Queue, if available. j Click Resume or Retry, if available, to the printer software Help (see if checking the list on page 13 solves the problem. b Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. If a test page prints, your document. e Select your software application ...
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... installation. Verify printer software installation a Open the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or Lexmark Z55 Utility (see page 19. b When the Lexmark printer software installation screen appears, click Uninstall. If the test page does not print, refer to uninstall the printer software. My printer is working . (Macintosh) Uninstall the printer software a Insert the printer software CD. b From the Cartridges tab, click...
... installation. Verify printer software installation a Open the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or Lexmark Z55 Utility (see page 19. b When the Lexmark printer software installation screen appears, click Uninstall. If the test page does not print, refer to uninstall the printer software. My printer is working . (Macintosh) Uninstall the printer software a Insert the printer software CD. b From the Cartridges tab, click...
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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...cartridges • Align cartridges • Clean print nozzles • Select a printer • Calibrate the paper type sensor • Print a test page • Obtain information on ordering supplies • Obtain software version information • Configure a network printer Using this Guide... Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer...Save Settings. 5 Click Print to apply your settings and print your printer and printer supplies. www.lexmark.com When you want more information about the settings in the Print dialog...
...cartridges • Align cartridges • Clean print nozzles • Select a printer • Calibrate the paper type sensor • Print a test page • Obtain information on ordering supplies • Obtain software version information • Configure a network printer Using this Guide... Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer...Save Settings. 5 Click Print to apply your settings and print your printer and printer supplies. www.lexmark.com When you want more information about the settings in the Print dialog...
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Order supplies, such as print cartridges, from the Lexmark Web site. www.lexmark.com For more information, see Replacing the print cartridge. Obtain printer software version information. Align the cartridges. For more information, see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles. Print a test page to : Specify cartridge settings in the printer software when installing or changing a cartridge. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas...
Order supplies, such as print cartridges, from the Lexmark Web site. www.lexmark.com For more information, see Replacing the print cartridge. Obtain printer software version information. Align the cartridges. For more information, see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles. Print a test page to : Specify cartridge settings in the printer software when installing or changing a cartridge. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas...
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...Linux users only) Power button Power light Power supply connector USB cable connector When you want to: • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear a paper jam. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. For more information, see Understanding ...error messages and flashing lights. Turn the printer on or off. Connect the power supply to the computer with a parallel cable. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Check the printer status. www.lexmark.com Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable. ...
...Linux users only) Power button Power light Power supply connector USB cable connector When you want to: • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear a paper jam. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. For more information, see Understanding ...error messages and flashing lights. Turn the printer on or off. Connect the power supply to the computer with a parallel cable. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Check the printer status. www.lexmark.com Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable. ...
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Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 67 • 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 Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 67 • 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
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The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. Using this Guide... Removing the used one. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 68 Replacing the print cartridge Before you install a new or replacement print cartridge, remove the used cartridge 1 Make sure the power light is busy. www.lexmark.com
The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. Using this Guide... Removing the used one. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 68 Replacing the print cartridge Before you install a new or replacement print cartridge, remove the used cartridge 1 Make sure the power light is busy. www.lexmark.com
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Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... a Press the cartridge carrier tab to open the carrier lid. Maintenance 69 b Remove the cartridge. 3 Store it in an airtight container or dispose of it properly. www.lexmark.com
Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... a Press the cartridge carrier tab to open the carrier lid. Maintenance 69 b Remove the cartridge. 3 Store it in an airtight container or dispose of it properly. www.lexmark.com
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Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the cartridge. www.lexmark.com Refilling print cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. 1 If you are installing a new cartridge, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the cartridge. Using this Guide... Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 70 Installing a cartridge For best results, use Lexmark supplies.
Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the cartridge. www.lexmark.com Refilling print cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. 1 If you are installing a new cartridge, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the cartridge. Using this Guide... Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 70 Installing a cartridge For best results, use Lexmark supplies.
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Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... a Insert the cartridge into the right carrier. SNAP 3 Close the front cover. Maintenance 71 2 Insert the color print cartridge into the carrier. Insert the black cartridge into the left carrier. Note: The front cover must be closed to start a new print job. b Close the carrier lid completely. www.lexmark.com
Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... a Insert the cartridge into the right carrier. SNAP 3 Close the front cover. Maintenance 71 2 Insert the color print cartridge into the carrier. Insert the black cartridge into the left carrier. Note: The front cover must be closed to start a new print job. b Close the carrier lid completely. www.lexmark.com
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... Using this Guide... Note: If an old cartridge is a New Cartridge or an Old Cartridge. www.lexmark.com For help , see Aligning the print cartridges. Maintenance 72 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed. 5 Important: For correct ink levels, specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Control Panel, ink levels in...
... Using this Guide... Note: If an old cartridge is a New Cartridge or an Old Cartridge. www.lexmark.com For help , see Aligning the print cartridges. Maintenance 72 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed. 5 Important: For correct ink levels, specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Control Panel, ink levels in...
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... the paper. 2 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. 3 Choose the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. 4 From the Cartridges tab, click Align Cartridges. Using this Guide... The Cartridge Alignment dialog box appears. However, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 73...
... the paper. 2 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. 3 Choose the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. 4 From the Cartridges tab, click Align Cartridges. Using this Guide... The Cartridge Alignment dialog box appears. However, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 73...
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... printed page. Maintenance 74 5 Decide how you chose to align the cartridges: - a If you want to manually align the cartridges, find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. www.lexmark.com If you choose Manual Alignment, you choose Automatic Alignment (recommended), the printer determines the best alignment and automatically aligns the...
... printed page. Maintenance 74 5 Decide how you chose to align the cartridges: - a If you want to manually align the cartridges, find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. www.lexmark.com If you choose Manual Alignment, you choose Automatic Alignment (recommended), the printer determines the best alignment and automatically aligns the...
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... are faded or they differ from the colors on the screen. www.lexmark.com To clean the nozzles: 1 Load paper. For help, see Load the paper. 2 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. 3 On the Cartridges tab, click Clean Print Nozzles. Clean ... has not improved, try Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts, and then print your document again. Maintenance 75 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles To improve print quality, you may need to two more times. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices...
... are faded or they differ from the colors on the screen. www.lexmark.com To clean the nozzles: 1 Load paper. For help, see Load the paper. 2 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. 3 On the Cartridges tab, click Clean Print Nozzles. Clean ... has not improved, try Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts, and then print your document again. Maintenance 75 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles To improve print quality, you may need to two more times. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices...
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...and wipe in one direction. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 76 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts If the print quality does not improve after Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles, there may be dried... ink on the nozzles or contacts. 1 Remove the print cartridge. b Use another clean section of cloth. Hold the damp cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds. www.lexmark.com a Hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds. ...
...and wipe in one direction. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 76 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts If the print quality does not improve after Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles, there may be dried... ink on the nozzles or contacts. 1 Remove the print cartridge. b Use another clean section of cloth. Hold the damp cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds. www.lexmark.com a Hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds. ...