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Windows 1 2 Click Cancel. You are finished. Congratulations! Now, learn more about your printer settings and print. Open a document to complete software installation. Click File Print Properties or Preferences. From the desktop, double-click: Now, customize your printer. 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. Follow the steps for your screen to print.
Windows 1 2 Click Cancel. You are finished. Congratulations! Now, learn more about your printer settings and print. Open a document to complete software installation. Click File Print Properties or Preferences. From the desktop, double-click: Now, customize your printer. 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. Follow the steps for your screen to print.
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You are finished. Congratulations! To learn more about your screen to complete software installation. 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. Congratulations! To learn more about your screen to complete software installation. 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.
Setup Sheet
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You are finished. Printed on your screen to complete software installation. Mac OS X 10.0.3 - 10.1 1 2 3 4 5 a 6 Follow the instructions on recycled paper. 12/01 P/N 16M0055 EC2M0001 © Copyright 2001 Lexmark International, Inc. b 1 From the Dock, click: 5 Double-click: 2 Double-click: 3 Double-click: 6 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Users Guide.pdf icon. 4 Double-click: 7 Congratulations! All rights reserved. Click the red close button.
You are finished. Printed on your screen to complete software installation. Mac OS X 10.0.3 - 10.1 1 2 3 4 5 a 6 Follow the instructions on recycled paper. 12/01 P/N 16M0055 EC2M0001 © Copyright 2001 Lexmark International, Inc. b 1 From the Dock, click: 5 Double-click: 2 Double-click: 3 Double-click: 6 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Users Guide.pdf icon. 4 Double-click: 7 Congratulations! All rights reserved. Click the red close button.
User's Guide
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... is proud to be made to you supply in applicable FAR provisions: Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY 40550. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark Z55 Color Jetprinter, Type 4106, has been tested and found to comply with diamond design...or television reception, which the receiver is a partnership effort with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS This software and documentation are trademarks of the information you . Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be addressed to...
... is proud to be made to you supply in applicable FAR provisions: Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY 40550. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark Z55 Color Jetprinter, Type 4106, has been tested and found to comply with diamond design...or television reception, which the receiver is a partnership effort with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS This software and documentation are trademarks of the information you . Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be addressed to...
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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 For information about networking and purchasing the Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter, visit www.lexmark.com/US/products/N1. Thank you for buying a Lexmark Z55 printer! • To set up your printer software. Networking tip You can connect your printer to the readme file that came with your printer. • To set up 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 for another operating system such as Linux, refer to a network.
iv For information about networking and purchasing the Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter, visit www.lexmark.com/US/products/N1. Thank you for buying a Lexmark Z55 printer! • To set up your printer software. Networking tip You can connect your printer to the readme file that came with your printer. • To set up 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 for another operating system such as Linux, refer to a network.
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.... 4 Select a paper type setting. 2 Use the following table to select a print quality or paper type setting: Windows 1 With your printer settings. Using the software to select your printer settings Use the Quality/ Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Style tabs to select your document open, click File Print Properties or... Preferences. 2 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a print quality setting. 3 From the Paper Setup tab, select a paper type setting. Note: Your software screens may appear slightly different from the ones shown depending on your operating system.
.... 4 Select a paper type setting. 2 Use the following table to select a print quality or paper type setting: Windows 1 With your printer settings. Using the software to select your printer settings Use the Quality/ Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Style tabs to select your document open, click File Print Properties or... Preferences. 2 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a print quality setting. 3 From the Paper Setup tab, select a paper type setting. Note: Your software screens may appear slightly different from the ones shown depending on your operating system.
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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 troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and ....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 Users Guide.pdf icon. 3 The Online User's Guide contains detailed information about basic printing, cartridge alignment and maintenance,...
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 troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and ....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 Users Guide.pdf icon. 3 The Online User's Guide contains detailed information about basic printing, cartridge alignment and maintenance,...
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... to 9.2 1 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. 2 Choose the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. Lexmark Z55 Control Panel (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) Lexmark Z55 Utility (Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1) Mac OS 8.6 to access the printer software Help for your operating system. The Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z55 Utility is your printer, and ordering supplies. Mac OS X version...
... to 9.2 1 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. 2 Choose the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. Lexmark Z55 Control Panel (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) Lexmark Z55 Utility (Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1) Mac OS 8.6 to access the printer software Help for your operating system. The Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z55 Utility is your printer, and ordering supplies. Mac OS X version...
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2 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. 3 From the File menu of your software application, click Print. 4 Click OK or Print. 6
2 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. 3 From the File menu of your software application, click Print. 4 Click OK or Print. 6
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Greeting card Print on both sides of a sheet of these features. 9 Printing for your operating system may not support all 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. For information about printing other projects, see page 10.
Greeting card Print on both sides of a sheet of these features. 9 Printing for your operating system may not support all 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. For information about printing other projects, see page 10.
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...and the color cartridge (P/N 83 or 88) in your printer and computer on? If you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of both your list of programs, install the printer software (see page 25). From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. If Lexmark Z55 Utility ...Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z55 does not appear in the folder, install the printer software (see page 5. Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. From the Finder, click Computer, and...
...and the color cartridge (P/N 83 or 88) in your printer and computer on? If you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of both your list of programs, install the printer software (see page 25). From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. If Lexmark Z55 Utility ...Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z55 does not appear in the folder, install the printer software (see page 5. Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. From the Finder, click Computer, and...
User's Guide
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... operating system to the adapter documentation for additional troubleshooting information. 14 Windows 1 Open the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center (see page 4). 2 Click Print Test Page. - Macintosh 1 Open the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or Lexmark Z55 Utility (see page 3). 2 From the Troubleshooting tab, click Print a test page.... for further troubleshooting information. If it is connected to a network with your computer with a USB cable. 4 Reinstall the printer software following the steps on page 21. 3 Connect your printer to your external devices for your printer. If the test page does...
... operating system to the adapter documentation for additional troubleshooting information. 14 Windows 1 Open the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center (see page 4). 2 Click Print Test Page. - Macintosh 1 Open the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or Lexmark Z55 Utility (see page 3). 2 From the Troubleshooting tab, click Print a test page.... for further troubleshooting information. If it is connected to a network with your computer with a USB cable. 4 Reinstall the printer software following the steps on page 21. 3 Connect your printer to your external devices for your printer. If the test page does...
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... • Error messages or flashing lights Use this problem: The Search Results: No Printer Attached screen appeared. A communications error message appeared. When I inserted the printer software CD, nothing happened. Setup troubleshooting Refer to the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 3) or the Online User's Guide (see page 3) for Macintosh 15
... • Error messages or flashing lights Use this problem: The Search Results: No Printer Attached screen appeared. A communications error message appeared. When I inserted the printer software CD, nothing happened. Setup troubleshooting Refer to the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 3) or the Online User's Guide (see page 3) for Macintosh 15
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... and is an IEEE-1284 compliant cable that came with your USB cable with a good quality USB cable, such as Lexmark P/N 12A2405. a See if checking the items on . If necessary, replace your printer. d To continue software installation, follow the steps on the setup sheet that supports bidirectional printing. b Click Continue or Next.
... and is an IEEE-1284 compliant cable that came with your USB cable with a good quality USB cable, such as Lexmark P/N 12A2405. a See if checking the items on . If necessary, replace your printer. d To continue software installation, follow the steps on the setup sheet that supports bidirectional printing. b Click Continue or Next.
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...error message on your screen, follow the instructions on it . • For more information, follow the instructions on it . If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you loaded the paper correctly. Windows Macintosh If there is jammed. For additional help ... , see page 3). 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 5. • If there is blinking. For help : • See page 21...
...error message on your screen, follow the instructions on it . • For more information, follow the instructions on it . If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you loaded the paper correctly. Windows Macintosh If there is jammed. For additional help ... , see page 3). 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 5. • If there is blinking. For help : • See page 21...
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... your desktop, double-click My Computer. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 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 to this one of the printer...above: a Make sure you click Cancel on any screens similar to complete printer software installation. 18 When I inserted the printer software CD, nothing happened. (Windows) First, see either of the following Lexmark printer software installation screens: or If you do not see if checking the items on page...
... your desktop, double-click My Computer. 2 Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. 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 to this one of the printer...above: a Make sure you click Cancel on any screens similar to complete printer software installation. 18 When I inserted the printer software CD, nothing happened. (Windows) First, see either of the following Lexmark printer software installation screens: or If you do not see if checking the items on page...
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... 10.1 If you should see either of the printer software installation screens above: a From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 printer CD icon. b Reinsert the printer software CD. Then: a Close all open software applications. d Follow the instructions on page 13 solves the... problem. When you insert the printer software CD, you do not see one of the following Lexmark printer software installation screens: Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to complete printer software installation. 19 c When the Lexmark Z55 Installation screen appears, click Install and Agree...
... 10.1 If you should see either of the printer software installation screens above: a From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 printer CD icon. b Reinsert the printer software CD. Then: a Close all open software applications. d Follow the instructions on page 13 solves the... problem. When you insert the printer software CD, you do not see one of the following Lexmark printer software installation screens: Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to complete printer software installation. 19 c When the Lexmark Z55 Installation screen appears, click Install and Agree...
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...NT 4.0 only), the printer should be using a USB port such as usb-lexmark_z55 or USB001. • If your software application documentation for your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center icon. e Click Apply. c From the list of ports, select the correct printer port. e Click OK... Start Settings Printers. e Click OK. f Click OK. b Right-click the Lexmark Z55 printer icon, and then click Properties. If the correct port is not listed, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. If the correct port is not listed, uninstall and then reinstall the printer...
...NT 4.0 only), the printer should be using a USB port such as usb-lexmark_z55 or USB001. • If your software application documentation for your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center icon. e Click Apply. c From the list of ports, select the correct printer port. e Click OK... Start Settings Printers. e Click OK. f Click OK. b Right-click the Lexmark Z55 printer icon, and then click Properties. If the correct port is not listed, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. If the correct port is not listed, uninstall and then reinstall the printer...
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...your document did not print, check your printer status: a From your document to the printer software Help (see if checking the list on page 13 solves the problem. f Send your desktop, highlight the Lexmark Z55 printer icon. If your document did not print, print a test page: a From the... Apple menu, choose Control Panels Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. c Make sure Set Default Printer is connected to close Chooser. d Choose Start Print Queue, if available. If your printer is not listed, install the printer software (see page 25). b In the left to a network,...
...your document did not print, check your printer status: a From your document to the printer software Help (see if checking the list on page 13 solves the problem. f Send your desktop, highlight the Lexmark Z55 printer icon. If your document did not print, print a test page: a From the... Apple menu, choose Control Panels Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. c Make sure Set Default Printer is connected to close Chooser. d Choose Start Print Queue, if available. If your printer is not listed, install the printer software (see page 25). b In the left to a network,...