Setup Sheet
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From the desktop, double-click: Now, customize your printer. Now, learn more about your printer settings and print. You are finished. Windows 1 2 Click Cancel. Windows Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2 Mac OS X 10.0.3 - 10.1 3 4 5 Follow the instructions on your operating system. Click File Print Properties or Preferences. Congratulations! Open a document to complete software installation. Follow the steps for your screen to print.
From the desktop, double-click: Now, customize your printer. Now, learn more about your printer settings and print. You are finished. Windows 1 2 Click Cancel. Windows Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2 Mac OS X 10.0.3 - 10.1 3 4 5 Follow the instructions on your operating system. Click File Print Properties or Preferences. Congratulations! Open a document to complete software installation. Follow the steps for your screen to print.
Setup Sheet
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You are finished. To learn more about your screen to complete software installation. Congratulations! Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2 1 2 3 4 Follow the instructions on your printer: 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 printer folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Users Guide.pdf icon.
You are finished. To learn more about your screen to complete software installation. Congratulations! Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2 1 2 3 4 Follow the instructions on your printer: 1 From the desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 printer folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Users Guide.pdf icon.
User's Guide
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...Unauthorized changes or modifications could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Any questions regarding this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that to which it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you . Companies ...suggestions. All rights reserved. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark Z55 Color Jetprinter, Type 4106, has been tested and found to comply with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,...
...Unauthorized changes or modifications could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Any questions regarding this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that to which it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you . Companies ...suggestions. All rights reserved. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark Z55 Color Jetprinter, Type 4106, has been tested and found to comply with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND,...
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Contents Learning about your printer 1 Understanding the printer parts 1 Using the software to select your printer settings 2 Using the software to meet your printing needs 3 Finding the printer software Help 4 Printing from paper tray 1 5 Printing for fun 7 Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows 8 Troubleshooting checklist 11 Setup troubleshooting 13 iii
Contents Learning about your printer 1 Understanding the printer parts 1 Using the software to select your printer settings 2 Using the software to meet your printing needs 3 Finding the printer software Help 4 Printing from paper tray 1 5 Printing for fun 7 Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows 8 Troubleshooting checklist 11 Setup troubleshooting 13 iii
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iv Thank you for buying a Lexmark Z55 printer! • To set up your printer for another operating system such as Linux, refer to a network. Networking tip You can connect your printer to the readme file that came with your printer for Windows operating systems, Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2, or Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1, follow the steps on the setup sheet that came with your printer. • To set up your printer software. For information about networking and purchasing the Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter, visit www.lexmark.com/US/products/N1.
iv Thank you for buying a Lexmark Z55 printer! • To set up your printer for another operating system such as Linux, refer to a network. Networking tip You can connect your printer to the readme file that came with your printer for Windows operating systems, Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2, or Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1, follow the steps on the setup sheet that came with your printer. • To set up your printer software. For information about networking and purchasing the Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter, visit www.lexmark.com/US/products/N1.
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... cable connector Paper exit tray Extend to hold paper as it exits the printer. Parallel cable connector (Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4.0 only) Power supply connector 1 Paper feed button and light Press to paper for proper feeding. Paper ... load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Front cover Open to turn the printer on or off. Learning about your cartridges and detect the type of paper you have loaded. Your printer can automatically align your printer Understanding the printer parts Printing is easier than ever before. Power button and light Press to install...
... cable connector Paper exit tray Extend to hold paper as it exits the printer. Parallel cable connector (Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4.0 only) Power supply connector 1 Paper feed button and light Press to paper for proper feeding. Paper ... load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Front cover Open to turn the printer on or off. Learning about your cartridges and detect the type of paper you have loaded. Your printer can automatically align your printer Understanding the printer parts Printing is easier than ever before. Power button and light Press to install...
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... Setup, and Print Style tabs to select your document open, click File Print. Print dialog box and Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh only) With your printer settings. Use the following table to select a print quality or paper type setting: Windows 1 With your document open, click File Print to -use projects menu...
... Setup, and Print Style tabs to select your document open, click File Print. Print dialog box and Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh only) With your printer settings. Use the following table to select a print quality or paper type setting: Windows 1 With your document open, click File Print to -use projects menu...
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Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 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 printer such as the paper type sensor. The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide...
Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 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 printer such as the paper type sensor. The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide...
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Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to access the printer software Help for your printer, and ordering supplies. Windows From any tab of Print Properties or the Lexmark Solution Center, click Help. For additional help solving printing problems, see the table to 10.1 1 From the Finder, click ...Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. 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. ...
Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to access the printer software Help for your printer, and ordering supplies. Windows From any tab of Print Properties or the Lexmark Solution Center, click Help. For additional help solving printing problems, see the table to 10.1 1 From the Finder, click ...Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. 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. ...
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For example, A4 size paper should extend beyond the top of the paper support, and letter size paper should align with the print side facing you do not push the paper too far into the printer. To avoid a paper jam, use only one paper size at a time. - Make sure you , against the right side of the paper support. Printing made easy To print a basic document on plain paper: 1 Load up to 100 sheets of paper, with the top of the paper support. 5 Notes: -
For example, A4 size paper should extend beyond the top of the paper support, and letter size paper should align with the print side facing you do not push the paper too far into the printer. To avoid a paper jam, use only one paper size at a time. - Make sure you , against the right side of the paper support. Printing made easy To print a basic document on plain paper: 1 Load up to 100 sheets of paper, with the top of the paper support. 5 Notes: -
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For information about printing other projects, see page 10. Greeting card Print on both sides of a sheet of paper Booklet Envelope Print many pages on the same sheet Banner Poster Transparency Iron-on transfer Note: The printer software for fun To learn how to print a photo card using Windows operating systems, see page 12. Printing for your operating system may not support all of these features. 9
For information about printing other projects, see page 10. Greeting card Print on both sides of a sheet of paper Booklet Envelope Print many pages on the same sheet Banner Poster Transparency Iron-on transfer Note: The printer software for fun To learn how to print a photo card using Windows operating systems, see page 12. Printing for your operating system may not support all of these features. 9
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You carefully read the instructions that came with your cards. - You do not push the cards too far into the printer. - The print side is facing you load photo cards, make sure: - Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows) 1 Load up to the left edge of the paper support. When you . - 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. 10
You carefully read the instructions that came with your cards. - You do not push the cards too far into the printer. - The print side is facing you load photo cards, make sure: - Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows) 1 Load up to the left edge of the paper support. When you . - 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. 10
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More fun printing ideas To learn how to the Online User's Guide (see page 3). 2 Click the Printing Ideas tab. Windows 1 Refer to the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center (see page 3). 2 Click the "Printing ideas" link in the left navigation area. 12 Macintosh 1 Refer to print special projects, follow the steps ... 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 3). 2 Click the Printing Ideas tab. Windows 1 Refer to the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center (see page 3). 2 Click the "Printing ideas" link in the left navigation area. 12 Macintosh 1 Refer to print special projects, follow the steps ... 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.
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... OS X version 10.0.3 to your printer and computer on? If Lexmark Z55 Control Panel does not appear in your list of Control Panels, install the printer software (see page 25). 13 Did you install the printer software correctly? Is the black cartridge (P/N 82) in the left carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 83 or 88) in...
... OS X version 10.0.3 to your printer and computer on? If Lexmark Z55 Control Panel does not appear in your list of Control Panels, install the printer software (see page 25). 13 Did you install the printer software correctly? Is the black cartridge (P/N 82) in the left carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 83 or 88) in...
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...Check the documentation that came with a Lexmark adapter, refer to your computer with your external devices, not your printer. If your printer is , follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from your operating system to print a test page. Is your printer connected to your computer with a USB ... only). 3 Follow the instructions for help. - For additional help . Windows 1 Open the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center (see page 4). 2 Click Print Test Page. - If it is connected to the printer software Help (see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 21. If the test page does not print...
...Check the documentation that came with a Lexmark adapter, refer to your computer with your external devices, not your printer. If your printer is , follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from your operating system to print a test page. Is your printer connected to your computer with a USB ... only). 3 Follow the instructions for help. - For additional help . Windows 1 Open the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center (see page 4). 2 Click Print Test Page. - If it is connected to the printer software Help (see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 21. If the test page does not print...
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...Macintosh 18 for Windows 19 for Macintosh 20 for Windows 21 for Macintosh 15 When I inserted the printer software CD, nothing happened. My document did not print. Setup troubleshooting Refer to the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 3) or the Online User's Guide (see page 3) for help solving ...problems you may have after setting up your printer. For this chapter to 9.2 22 for Mac OS X 24 for Windows...
...Macintosh 18 for Windows 19 for Macintosh 20 for Windows 21 for Macintosh 15 When I inserted the printer software CD, nothing happened. My document did not print. Setup troubleshooting Refer to the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 3) or the Online User's Guide (see page 3) for help solving ...problems you may have after setting up your printer. For this chapter to 9.2 22 for Mac OS X 24 for Windows...
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If necessary, replace your USB cable with your printer. If you are using a parallel cable, make sure your operating system. a Check the power ... button (see page 1). 16 a See if checking the items on . The Search Results: No Printer Attached screen appeared. (Windows only) Note: Your screen may appear slightly different from the one shown depending on your... printer cable is securely attached at both ends and is an IEEE-1284 compliant cable that came with a good quality USB cable, such as Lexmark P/N 12A2405. The power light did not come...
If necessary, replace your USB cable with your printer. If you are using a parallel cable, make sure your operating system. a Check the power ... button (see page 1). 16 a See if checking the items on . The Search Results: No Printer Attached screen appeared. (Windows only) Note: Your screen may appear slightly different from the one shown depending on your... printer cable is securely attached at both ends and is an IEEE-1284 compliant cable that came with a good quality USB cable, such as Lexmark P/N 12A2405. The power light did not come...
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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 User's Guide (see page 3). The alignment page did not push it . For help , see page 5). • You loaded... the Troubleshooting topic for your operating system. The paper feed light is jammed. First, see if checking the items on it too far into the printer (see page 5). • For more help , see page 4. For help , see page 5. • If there is an error message on your screen, follow the ...
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 User's Guide (see page 3). The alignment page did not push it . For help , see page 5). • You loaded... the Troubleshooting topic for your operating system. The paper feed light is jammed. First, see if checking the items on it too far into the printer (see page 5). • For more help , see page 4. For help , see page 5. • If there is an error message on your screen, follow the ...
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... installation screens: or If you click Cancel on any screens similar to complete printer software installation. 18 If the Lexmark printer software installation screen does not appear: 1 From your computer. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 3 When the Lexmark printer software installation screen appears, click Install or Install Now. c Follow the instructions on each screen...
... installation screens: or If you click Cancel on any screens similar to complete printer software installation. 18 If the Lexmark printer software installation screen does not appear: 1 From your computer. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 3 When the Lexmark printer software installation screen appears, click Install or Install Now. c Follow the instructions on each screen...
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... the instructions on page 13 solves the problem. b Reinsert the printer software CD. When you insert the printer software CD, you should see one of the printer software installation screens above: a From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 printer CD icon. When I inserted the printer software CD, nothing happened. (Macintosh) First, see either of the...
... the instructions on page 13 solves the problem. b Reinsert the printer software CD. When you insert the printer software CD, you should see one of the printer software installation screens above: a From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 printer CD icon. When I inserted the printer software CD, nothing happened. (Macintosh) First, see either of the...