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...compatibility and safety of the Directive has been signed by power generation. has determined that this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that power down when they are periodically made at DFARS 252.2277013 and in , ...questions regarding this equipment. Evaluation and verification of their respective owners. © Copyright 2002 Lexmark International, Inc. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance information statement The Lexmark Z45 Color Jetprinter, Type 4111-001 has been tested and found to comply with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. In ...
...compatibility and safety of the Directive has been signed by power generation. has determined that this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that power down when they are periodically made at DFARS 252.2277013 and in , ...questions regarding this equipment. Evaluation and verification of their respective owners. © Copyright 2002 Lexmark International, Inc. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance information statement The Lexmark Z45 Color Jetprinter, Type 4111-001 has been tested and found to comply with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. In ...
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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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... port on your computer may be different from the one shown. 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 carrier.
... port on your computer may be different from the one shown. 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 carrier.
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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. 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.
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. 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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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! 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.
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Note: If this screen does not appear, see page 26. 4 Continue with "Learning about 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 your printer" on page 11. 9
Note: If this screen does not appear, see page 26. 4 Continue with "Learning about 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 your printer" on page 11. 9
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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 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. Congratulations!
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 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. Congratulations!
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Front cover Open to paper for proper feeding. Learning about your printer Understanding the printer parts Paper support Holds paper upright. Paper guide Position next to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. Paper feed button and light Press to turn printer on or off. Power button and light Press to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Power supply connector Paper exit tray Holds paper as it exits. USB cable connector 11
Front cover Open to paper for proper feeding. Learning about your printer Understanding the printer parts Paper support Holds paper upright. Paper guide Position next to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. Paper feed button and light Press to turn printer on or off. Power button and light Press to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Power supply connector Paper exit tray Holds paper as it exits. USB cable connector 11
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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 operating system. 12 Print dialog box and Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh only) With your document open , click...
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 operating system. 12 Print dialog box and Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh only) With your document open , click...
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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 Online User's Guide gives detailed information about basic printing, cartridge alignment and maintenance, and troubleshooting. ... 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 Z45 Users Guide.pdf icon. 14 The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and the advanced...
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 Online User's Guide gives detailed information about basic printing, cartridge alignment and maintenance, and troubleshooting. ... 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 Z45 Users Guide.pdf icon. 14 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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... Utility is your complete guide to cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, obtaining information about your printer. Lexmark Z45 Control Panel. 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 9.2 1 From the Apple menu, ...choose Control Panels. 2 Choose the Control Panel for your printer, and ordering supplies. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z45 Utility icon. For additional help solving printing problems, see page 14. Windows From any tab of Print Properties or...
... Utility is your complete guide to cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, obtaining information about your printer. Lexmark Z45 Control Panel. 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 9.2 1 From the Apple menu, ...choose Control Panels. 2 Choose the Control Panel for your printer, and ordering supplies. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z45 Utility icon. For additional help solving printing problems, see page 14. Windows From any tab of Print Properties or...
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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. For information about printing other projects, see page 18. Printing for your operating system may not support all of these features. 17
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. For information about printing other projects, see page 18. Printing for your operating system may not support all of these features. 17
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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. 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 When you . -
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. 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 When you . -
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Windows 98/Me and Windows XP: From the file you want to print, click File Print Properties or Preferences. From the Printer Settings tab, click Change. 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 print, click File Print. 3 Open your software application. Windows 2000: From the file you want to open Printing Preferences or Printing Properties. 5 From the I Want To menu, click Print a photograph. 19
Windows 98/Me and Windows XP: From the file you want to print, click File Print Properties or Preferences. From the Printer Settings tab, click Change. 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 print, click File Print. 3 Open your software application. Windows 2000: From the file you want to open Printing Preferences or Printing Properties. 5 From the I Want To menu, click Print a photograph. 19
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... 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. Macintosh 1 Refer to the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center (see page 14). 2 Click the "Printing ideas" link in the left navigation area. 20 More fun...
... 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. Macintosh 1 Refer to the Lexmark Z45 Solution Center (see page 14). 2 Click the "Printing ideas" link in the left navigation area. 20 More fun...
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...6. From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the: OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. Is your USB cable securely attached to your computer and to your printer and an electrical outlet? For help , see page 3. Is the black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) in ...the right carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) in your list of the print cartridges. For help , see page ...
...6. From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the: OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. Is your USB cable securely attached to your computer and to your printer and an electrical outlet? For help , see page 3. Is the black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) in ...the right carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) in your list of the print cartridges. For help , see page ...
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... steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from any error message on your printer. Is your printer connected directly 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 menu, choose Control Panels Lexmark Z45 Control Panel. 2 Click Print Test Page. 1 Open the Lexmark Z45 Utility folder...
... steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from any error message on your printer. Is your printer connected directly 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 menu, choose Control Panels Lexmark Z45 Control Panel. 2 Click Print Test Page. 1 Open the Lexmark Z45 Utility folder...
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...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 click Cancel on any screens similar 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 •...
...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 click Cancel on any screens similar 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 •...