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Follow the steps for your screen to print. Open a document to complete software installation. Click File Print Properties or Preferences. 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. From the desktop, double-click: Now, customize your printer. Now, learn more about your printer settings and print. Congratulations! Windows 1 2 Click Cancel. You are finished.
Follow the steps for your screen to print. Open a document to complete software installation. Click File Print Properties or Preferences. 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. From the desktop, double-click: Now, customize your printer. Now, learn more about your printer settings and print. Congratulations! Windows 1 2 Click Cancel. You are finished.
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... you . European Community (EC) directives conformity This product is near the product and easily accessible. • Refer service or repairs, other countries, contact your point of Lexmark International, Inc. Comments about this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that is in this publication may be addressed to 50 percent. In the United Kingdom and Eire, call 0628...
... you . European Community (EC) directives conformity This product is near the product and easily accessible. • Refer service or repairs, other countries, contact your point of Lexmark International, Inc. Comments about this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that is in this publication may be addressed to 50 percent. In the United Kingdom and Eire, call 0628...
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... 4.0 only). 3 Follow the instructions for additional troubleshooting information. 14 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. If your printer is , follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from your computer through an external device, such as a USB hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine? If not, see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 15 for help . - For additional help solving printing problems, see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 15.
... 4.0 only). 3 Follow the instructions for additional troubleshooting information. 14 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. If your printer is , follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from your computer through an external device, such as a USB hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine? If not, see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 15 for help . - For additional help solving printing problems, see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 15.
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... operating environment • Maintenance by anyone other rights that vary from defects in this document. ALL INFORMATION, SPECIFICATIONS, PRICES, AND SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. Limitation of remedies also applies to claims against any cause whatsoever will not apply to claims by a Lexmark warranty, technical support may recover actual damages up to the limit set...
... operating environment • Maintenance by anyone other rights that vary from defects in this document. ALL INFORMATION, SPECIFICATIONS, PRICES, AND SERVICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE. Limitation of remedies also applies to claims against any cause whatsoever will not apply to claims by a Lexmark warranty, technical support may recover actual damages up to the limit set...
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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... the print cartridges. Print a test page to : Specify cartridge settings in the printer software when installing or changing a cartridge. For more information, see Ordering supplies. www.lexmark.com Obtain printer software version information. Printer overview 13 Click the: Cartridges tab About tab Select: Install/Change Cartridge Align Cartridges Clean Print Nozzles Print Test Page Order Supplies When you want to verify your printer is functioning properly. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide...
... the print cartridges. Print a test page to : Specify cartridge settings in the printer software when installing or changing a cartridge. For more information, see Ordering supplies. www.lexmark.com Obtain printer software version information. Printer overview 13 Click the: Cartridges tab About tab Select: Install/Change Cartridge Align Cartridges Clean Print Nozzles Print Test Page Order Supplies When you want to verify your printer is functioning properly. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide...
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... Understanding error messages and flashing lights. Check the printer status. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this : Front cover Paper exit tray Paper feed button Paper feed light Paper guide Paper support Parallel cable connector (Windows, Linux users only) Power button Power light Power supply connector USB cable connector When you want to the printer. Turn the printer on or off. Connect the power supply to : • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear a paper jam. Connect the printer to the...
... Understanding error messages and flashing lights. Check the printer status. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this : Front cover Paper exit tray Paper feed button Paper feed light Paper guide Paper support Parallel cable connector (Windows, Linux users only) Power button Power light Power supply connector USB cable connector When you want to the printer. Turn the printer on or off. Connect the power supply to : • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear a paper jam. Connect the printer to the...
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... Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 80 • Solving general printing problems • Solving printer software installation problems • Solving network printing problems • Understanding error messages and flashing lights • Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing • Recovering when your computer stops responding • Clearing paper misfeeds or jams • Improving print quality • Solving specialty paper problems • Alignment page does not print www.lexmark.com...
... Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 80 • Solving general printing problems • Solving printer software installation problems • Solving network printing problems • Understanding error messages and flashing lights • Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing • Recovering when your computer stops responding • Clearing paper misfeeds or jams • Improving print quality • Solving specialty paper problems • Alignment page does not print www.lexmark.com...
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... help, see Replacing the print cartridge. If you have a printing problem, first make sure your computer is connected to the network, your printer, install the printer software. • The paper is installed correctly: a From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. For more information, refer to your computer or Lexmark adapter. • The printer software is loaded correctly. For help , see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. • The USB cable is securely attached to your printer and to the adapter documentation...
... help, see Replacing the print cartridge. If you have a printing problem, first make sure your computer is connected to the network, your printer, install the printer software. • The paper is installed correctly: a From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. For more information, refer to your computer or Lexmark adapter. • The printer software is loaded correctly. For help , see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. • The USB cable is securely attached to your printer and to the adapter documentation...
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... instructions on your screen to uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Uninstalling the printer software 1 Insert the printer software CD. Troubleshooting 83 Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to launch the installer. Note: If the installer did not automatically launch, double-click the Install icon to print. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide...
... instructions on your screen to uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Uninstalling the printer software 1 Insert the printer software CD. Troubleshooting 83 Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to launch the installer. Note: If the installer did not automatically launch, double-click the Install icon to print. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide...
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... to see Replacing the print cartridge. • Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer prints very slowly • Close any software applications not in the order the printer receives them. Photos and graphics may take longer to print. • Check the printer to the printer before yours, your document is being printed. Print jobs are printed in use. • Check the document you...
... to see Replacing the print cartridge. • Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer prints very slowly • Close any software applications not in the order the printer receives them. Photos and graphics may take longer to print. • Check the printer to the printer before yours, your document is being printed. Print jobs are printed in use. • Check the document you...
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... Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 100 Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty paper Make sure: • Your printer feeds paper without problems. Load the envelopes or specialty paper vertically against the right side of the envelopes or specialty paper. Squeeze and slide the paper guide to print envelopes. For help, check your desktop, click the Lexmark Z55 printer icon. For help , see Printer has a paper jam. • Your printer is selected. To check the printer status: a From your software application...
... Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 100 Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty paper Make sure: • Your printer feeds paper without problems. Load the envelopes or specialty paper vertically against the right side of the envelopes or specialty paper. Squeeze and slide the paper guide to print envelopes. For help, check your desktop, click the Lexmark Z55 printer icon. For help , see Printer has a paper jam. • Your printer is selected. To check the printer status: a From your software application...
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default settings 4 dialog boxes Page Setup 5 Print 7 downloaded printer driver, installing 86 duplex printing See Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper E edition notice 112 envelopes 35 error messages Ink Low 90 Paper Jam 90 F flashing lights 90 foils See transparencies G glossy paper 23 greeting cards 32 H handouts 9, 50 I improving print quality 102 index cards 32 Ink Low message 90 installing print cartridges 70 printer software 84 intermittent printing 104 iron-on transfers 54 L labels 44 last page first, printing 60 lights paper feed 91 power 91 loading banner paper 62 booklet 40...
default settings 4 dialog boxes Page Setup 5 Print 7 downloaded printer driver, installing 86 duplex printing See Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper E edition notice 112 envelopes 35 error messages Ink Low 90 Paper Jam 90 F flashing lights 90 foils See transparencies G glossy paper 23 greeting cards 32 H handouts 9, 50 I improving print quality 102 index cards 32 Ink Low message 90 installing print cartridges 70 printer software 84 intermittent printing 104 iron-on transfers 54 L labels 44 last page first, printing 60 lights paper feed 91 power 91 loading banner paper 62 booklet 40...
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...tray 16 paper feed button 16 paper feed light 16 paper guide 16 Paper Jam message 90 paper jam, clearing 101 paper loading 19 paper misfeeds 98 paper support 16 paper type customizing settings 7 sensor 17 Paper Type/Quality options 9 parallel cable ordering 79 part numbers black cartridge 79 color cartridge 79 parallel cable 79 power supply 79 USB cable 79 photo cards 32 photo paper 23 pop-up menus Color 10 Kind 48 Paper Size 65 Paper Type/Quality 9 Units 48 Watermark 6 postcards 32 power button 16 power light 16 power supply connector 16 premium paper 26 print cartridge aligning 73 cleaning...
...tray 16 paper feed button 16 paper feed light 16 paper guide 16 Paper Jam message 90 paper jam, clearing 101 paper loading 19 paper misfeeds 98 paper support 16 paper type customizing settings 7 sensor 17 Paper Type/Quality options 9 parallel cable ordering 79 part numbers black cartridge 79 color cartridge 79 parallel cable 79 power supply 79 USB cable 79 photo cards 32 photo paper 23 pop-up menus Color 10 Kind 48 Paper Size 65 Paper Type/Quality 9 Units 48 Watermark 6 postcards 32 power button 16 power light 16 power supply connector 16 premium paper 26 print cartridge aligning 73 cleaning...
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... ink 110 printing problems blank pages 95 computer stops responding 96 error messages 90 flashing lights 90 general 81 network 87 paper feeding 98 paper jams 101 print quality 102 software 83 specialty paper 109 unsuccessful or slow printing 92 printing User's Guide 2 problem solving see troubleshooting R removing print cartridges 68 replacing the print cartridge 68 S searching User's Guide 2 sensor, paper type 17 setting recommendations banner paper 65 booklets 41 both sides of paper 29 cards 33 coated paper 24 color images in black and white 39 custom size paper 48 duplexing 29 envelopes...
... ink 110 printing problems blank pages 95 computer stops responding 96 error messages 90 flashing lights 90 general 81 network 87 paper feeding 98 paper jams 101 print quality 102 software 83 specialty paper 109 unsuccessful or slow printing 92 printing User's Guide 2 problem solving see troubleshooting R removing print cartridges 68 replacing the print cartridge 68 S searching User's Guide 2 sensor, paper type 17 setting recommendations banner paper 65 booklets 41 both sides of paper 29 cards 33 coated paper 24 color images in black and white 39 custom size paper 48 duplexing 29 envelopes...
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Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Index 120 handouts 51 index cards 33 iron-on transfers 55 labels 45 last page first 60 n-up See handouts photo cards 33 photo paper 24 postcards 33 premium paper 27 print color images in black and white 39 print last page first 60 print on both sides of the paper 29 transparencies 58 t-shirt transfers 55 settings, default 4 software, printer Control Panel 11 default settings 4 installing 84 Page Setup dialog box 5 Print dialog...
Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Index 120 handouts 51 index cards 33 iron-on transfers 55 labels 45 last page first 60 n-up See handouts photo cards 33 photo paper 24 postcards 33 premium paper 27 print color images in black and white 39 print last page first 60 print on both sides of the paper 29 transparencies 58 t-shirt transfers 55 settings, default 4 software, printer Control Panel 11 default settings 4 installing 84 Page Setup dialog box 5 Print dialog...
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10.1
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...Keep paper straight in the printer. Check the printer status. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. Connect the printer to the printer. Connect the power supply to the computer with a USB cable. Eject paper from the printer. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this : Front cover Paper exit tray Paper feed button Paper feed light Paper guide Paper support Parallel cable connector (Windows, Linux users only) Power button Power...
...Keep paper straight in the printer. Check the printer status. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. Connect the printer to the printer. Connect the power supply to the computer with a USB cable. Eject paper from the printer. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this : Front cover Paper exit tray Paper feed button Paper feed light Paper guide Paper support Parallel cable connector (Windows, Linux users only) Power button Power...
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... Index Using this Guide... The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 2 Double-click the CD icon. 3 Double-click Install OS X. 4 Click Uninstall. 5 Follow the steps on your screen to launch the installer. Uninstalling the printer software 1 Insert the printer software CD. Note: If the installer did not automatically launch, double-click the Install icon to uninstall the printer software. 6 Continue with Installing the printer software. www.lexmark.com You may need to print. Troubleshooting 71 Solving printer software installation problems...
... Index Using this Guide... The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 2 Double-click the CD icon. 3 Double-click Install OS X. 4 Click Uninstall. 5 Follow the steps on your screen to launch the installer. Uninstalling the printer software 1 Insert the printer software CD. Note: If the installer did not automatically launch, double-click the Install icon to uninstall the printer software. 6 Continue with Installing the printer software. www.lexmark.com You may need to print. Troubleshooting 71 Solving printer software installation problems...
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...Notices Index Using this Guide... Index 103 A aligning print cartridges 60 automatic cartridge alignment 60 B banding 92 banner paper 47 black cartridge part number 66 blinking lights 79 buttons paper feed 14 Power 79 power 14 C cable, part numbers USB 66 cards 27 cartridges, print aligning 60 cleaning 62 installing 56 ordering 66 part numbers 66 preserving 65 removing 54 replacing 54 wiping 63 characters, misformed 93 cleaning, print cartridge nozzles 62 coated paper 21 color cartridge part number 66 conserving color ink 33 contacts, wiping 63 customizing settings banners 50 cards 28 coated...
...Notices Index Using this Guide... Index 103 A aligning print cartridges 60 automatic cartridge alignment 60 B banding 92 banner paper 47 black cartridge part number 66 blinking lights 79 buttons paper feed 14 Power 79 power 14 C cable, part numbers USB 66 cards 27 cartridges, print aligning 60 cleaning 62 installing 56 ordering 66 part numbers 66 preserving 65 removing 54 replacing 54 wiping 63 characters, misformed 93 cleaning, print cartridge nozzles 62 coated paper 21 color cartridge part number 66 conserving color ink 33 contacts, wiping 63 customizing settings banners 50 cards 28 coated...
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... printer status 81 printing alignment page 60 banners 47 cards 27 color images in black and white 33 envelopes 30 foils 44 greeting cards 27 handouts 38 index cards 27 iron-on transfers 41 labels 35 multiple pages per sheet 38 n-up See handouts on premium paper 24 photo cards 27 photos 21 test page 70 transparencies 44 t-shirt transfers 41 printing problems blank pages 84 error messages 78 flashing lights 78 general 68 network 75 paper feeding 86 paper jams 89 print quality 90 software 71 specialty paper...
... printer status 81 printing alignment page 60 banners 47 cards 27 color images in black and white 33 envelopes 30 foils 44 greeting cards 27 handouts 38 index cards 27 iron-on transfers 41 labels 35 multiple pages per sheet 38 n-up See handouts on premium paper 24 photo cards 27 photos 21 test page 70 transparencies 44 t-shirt transfers 41 printing problems blank pages 84 error messages 78 flashing lights 78 general 68 network 75 paper feeding 86 paper jams 89 print quality 90 software 71 specialty paper...
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... photo cards 28 photo paper 22 postcards 28 premium paper 25 print color images in black and white 34 transparencies 45 t-shirt transfers 42 software, printer installing 72 Lexmark Utility 10 understanding 4 uninstalling 71 specialty paper solving problems with 96 supplies, ordering 66 T test page does not print 83 printing 70 trademarks 101 transfers, iron-on 41 transparencies 44 troubleshooting alignment page 97 blank pages 84 error messages 78 flashing lights 78 general printing problems 68 improving print quality 90 margins 93 network printing 75 paper feeding...
... photo cards 28 photo paper 22 postcards 28 premium paper 25 print color images in black and white 34 transparencies 45 t-shirt transfers 42 software, printer installing 72 Lexmark Utility 10 understanding 4 uninstalling 71 specialty paper solving problems with 96 supplies, ordering 66 T test page does not print 83 printing 70 trademarks 101 transfers, iron-on 41 transparencies 44 troubleshooting alignment page 97 blank pages 84 error messages 78 flashing lights 78 general printing problems 68 improving print quality 90 margins 93 network printing 75 paper feeding...