Setup Sheet
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Refer to your computer is on. Install the cartridges. 2 3 1 SNAP 4 Load plain paper. 1 2 3 Remove the sticker and tape. Connect the USB or Parallel cable. www.lexmark.com Make sure your User's Guide for safety information and help. USB Parallel (Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0) or 2 1 Connect the power supply. 1 2 Make sure the power light is off.
Refer to your computer is on. Install the cartridges. 2 3 1 SNAP 4 Load plain paper. 1 2 3 Remove the sticker and tape. Connect the USB or Parallel cable. www.lexmark.com Make sure your User's Guide for safety information and help. USB Parallel (Windows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0) or 2 1 Connect the power supply. 1 2 Make sure the power light is off.
User's Guide
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Paper feed button and light Press to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. USB cable connector Paper exit tray Extend to hold paper as it exits the printer. Front cover Open to load paper, ... Slide next to turn the printer on or off. Parallel cable connector (Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4.0 only) Power supply connector 1 Learning about your cartridges and detect the type of paper you have loaded. Paper support Open to hold paper upright in the printer. Power button and light Press to...
Paper feed button and light Press to install cartridges or clear a paper jam. USB cable connector Paper exit tray Extend to hold paper as it exits the printer. Front cover Open to load paper, ... Slide next to turn the printer on or off. Parallel cable connector (Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4.0 only) Power supply connector 1 Learning about your cartridges and detect the type of paper you have loaded. Paper support Open to hold paper upright in the printer. Power button and light Press to...
User's Guide
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... icon. 3 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to meet your printing needs Lexmark Solution Center (Windows only) From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center icon, or click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z55 Lexmark Z55 Solution Center. Online User's Guide (Macintosh) Mac OS 8.6 to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and the advanced features...
... icon. 3 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to meet your printing needs Lexmark Solution Center (Windows only) From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center icon, or click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z55 Lexmark Z55 Solution Center. Online User's Guide (Macintosh) Mac OS 8.6 to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and the advanced features...
User's Guide
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... Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. The Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z55 Utility is your complete guide 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 cartridge alignment and maintenance...
... Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. The Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z55 Utility is your complete guide 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 cartridge alignment and maintenance...
User's Guide
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...) in the left carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 83 or 88) in the right carrier? If Lexmark Z55 Control Panel does not appear in your list of Control Panels, install the printer software (see page 25). 13 If Lexmark Z55 Utility does not appear in the folder, install the printer software (see... Programs. If Lexmark Z55 does not appear in your list of programs, install the printer software (see page 24). Is your printer and computer on? Did you are using either a USB cable (recommended) or a parallel cable (Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4.0 only), not both at both print cartridges?
...) in the left carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 83 or 88) in the right carrier? If Lexmark Z55 Control Panel does not appear in your list of Control Panels, install the printer software (see page 25). 13 If Lexmark Z55 Utility does not appear in the folder, install the printer software (see... Programs. If Lexmark Z55 does not appear in your list of programs, install the printer software (see page 24). Is your printer and computer on? Did you are using either a USB cable (recommended) or a parallel cable (Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4.0 only), not both at both print cartridges?
User's Guide
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... on your screen, follow the instructions on page 11 solves the problem. 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). For additional help : • See page 21 for...
... on your screen, follow the instructions on page 11 solves the problem. 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). For additional help : • See page 21 for...
User's Guide
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b Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. If a test page prints, your printer is listed as "unsupported," install ... if available, to the printer software Help (see if checking the list on page 13 solves the problem. c From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test Page. - My document did not print, print a test page: a From the Finder, click ...Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. If your document. If the test page does not print, refer to print your document did not print. (Mac...
b Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. If a test page prints, your printer is listed as "unsupported," install ... if available, to the printer software Help (see if checking the list on page 13 solves the problem. c From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test Page. - My document did not print, print a test page: a From the Finder, click ...Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. If your document. If the test page does not print, refer to print your document did not print. (Mac...
User's Guide
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... When the Lexmark printer software installation screen appears, click Uninstall. Verify printer software installation a Open the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or Lexmark Z55 Utility (see page 4). 24 b When the Lexmark printer software ...installation screen appears, click Install and Agree. c Follow the instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation. If the test page does not print, refer to 10.1 If the installation screen does not appear, see page 19. b From the Cartridges...
... When the Lexmark printer software installation screen appears, click Uninstall. Verify printer software installation a Open the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or Lexmark Z55 Utility (see page 4). 24 b When the Lexmark printer software ...installation screen appears, click Install and Agree. c Follow the instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation. If the test page does not print, refer to 10.1 If the installation screen does not appear, see page 19. b From the Cartridges...
User's Guide
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... World Wide Web at Lexmark's option). For products no longer covered by you for bodily injury or damage to you if the product you based on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not warrant uninterrupted or errorfree operation of all print cartridges, programs, data, and... removable storage media (unless directed otherwise by you present for repair or replacement (at www.lexmark.com. You may recover actual damages up to the limit set forth in ...
... World Wide Web at Lexmark's option). For products no longer covered by you for bodily injury or damage to you if the product you based on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not warrant uninterrupted or errorfree operation of all print cartridges, programs, data, and... removable storage media (unless directed otherwise by you present for repair or replacement (at www.lexmark.com. You may recover actual damages up to the limit set forth in ...
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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... document. You can: • Install 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... www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas...
... document. You can: • Install 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... www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas...
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Obtain printer software version information. Align the cartridges. Order supplies, such as print cartridges, from the Lexmark Web site. For more information, see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see Ordering supplies. Printer overview 13 Click the: Cartridges tab About tab...
Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Obtain printer software version information. Align the cartridges. Order supplies, such as print cartridges, from the Lexmark Web site. For more information, see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see Ordering supplies. Printer overview 13 Click the: Cartridges tab About tab...
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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... cartridges. • Clear a paper jam. Eject paper from the printer. Stack paper after printing. Connect the printer to the computer with a parallel cable. www.lexmark.com Keep paper straight in the printer. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. Lexmark Z55...
... cartridges. • Clear a paper jam. Eject paper from the printer. Stack paper after printing. Connect the printer to the computer with a parallel cable. www.lexmark.com Keep paper straight in the printer. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. Lexmark Z55...
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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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
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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Using this Guide... 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. Removing the used one. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. www.lexmark.com
Using this Guide... 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. Removing the used one. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. www.lexmark.com
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 69 b Remove the cartridge. 3 Store it in an airtight container or dispose of it properly. a Press the cartridge carrier tab to open the carrier lid.
www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 69 b Remove the cartridge. 3 Store it in an airtight container or dispose of it properly. a Press the cartridge carrier tab to open the carrier lid.
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the cartridge. 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. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 70 Installing a cartridge For best results, use Lexmark supplies.
Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the cartridge. 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. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 70 Installing a cartridge For best results, use Lexmark supplies.
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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Insert the black cartridge into the carrier. a Insert the cartridge into the left carrier. Note: The front cover must be closed to start a new print job. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 71 2 Insert the color print cartridge into the right carrier. SNAP 3 Close the front cover. b Close the carrier lid completely.
Insert the black cartridge into the carrier. a Insert the cartridge into the left carrier. Note: The front cover must be closed to start a new print job. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 71 2 Insert the color print cartridge into the right carrier. SNAP 3 Close the front cover. b Close the carrier lid completely.
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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... software, install the cartridges. Note: If an old cartridge is a New Cartridge or an Old Cartridge. For help , see Aligning the print cartridges. For help , see Installing a cartridge. 1 After you install the cartridge, from the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. 2 Choose the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. 3 Click the Install/Change Cartridge button. 4 Choose the type of cartridge you specify the print...
... software, install the cartridges. Note: If an old cartridge is a New Cartridge or an Old Cartridge. For help , see Aligning the print cartridges. For help , see Installing a cartridge. 1 After you install the cartridge, from the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. 2 Choose the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. 3 Click the Install/Change Cartridge button. 4 Choose the type of cartridge you specify the print...
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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... lines are wavy. However, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. www.lexmark.com Using this Guide... To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. The Cartridge Alignment dialog box appears. For help, see Load the paper. 2 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. 3 Choose the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. 4 From the Cartridges tab, click Align...
... lines are wavy. However, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. www.lexmark.com Using this Guide... To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. The Cartridge Alignment dialog box appears. For help, see Load the paper. 2 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. 3 Choose the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. 4 From the Cartridges tab, click Align...
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... If you want to align the cartridges: - a If you chose to select the number that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for each alignment group, and then click ...tape from the printed page. If the alignment page does not print, make sure you must select the best alignment values from both cartridges. www.lexmark.com Maintenance 74 5 Decide how you choose Automatic Alignment (recommended), the printer determines the best alignment and automatically aligns the...
Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... If you want to align the cartridges: - a If you chose to select the number that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for each alignment group, and then click ...tape from the printed page. If the alignment page does not print, make sure you must select the best alignment values from both cartridges. www.lexmark.com Maintenance 74 5 Decide how you choose Automatic Alignment (recommended), the printer determines the best alignment and automatically aligns the...