Setup Sheet
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Congratulations! You are finished. Follow the steps for your screen to print. Windows 1 2 Click Cancel. 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. Open a document to complete software installation.
Congratulations! You are finished. Follow the steps for your screen to print. Windows 1 2 Click Cancel. 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. Open a document to complete software installation.
Setup Sheet
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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. You are finished. To learn more about your screen to complete software installation.
User's Guide
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.... Any questions regarding this device must accept any interference received, including interference that product, program, or service may be addressed to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. Companies participating in certain transactions; The... imply that power down when they are not being used by up to 50 percent. If this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that the manufacturer intends to make these changes will cut the energy used . Use, duplication or...
.... Any questions regarding this device must accept any interference received, including interference that product, program, or service may be addressed to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. Companies participating in certain transactions; The... imply that power down when they are not being used by up to 50 percent. If this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that the manufacturer intends to make these changes will cut the energy used . Use, duplication or...
User's Guide
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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 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. For information about networking and purchasing the Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter, visit www.lexmark.com/US/products/N1. Networking tip You can connect your printer to the readme file that came with your printer. • To set up your printer software.
iv Thank you for buying a Lexmark Z55 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. For information about networking and purchasing the Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter, visit www.lexmark.com/US/products/N1. Networking tip You can connect your printer to the readme file that came with your printer. • To set up your printer software.
User's Guide
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... cover Open to paper for proper feeding. USB 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 guide Slide next to install cartridges or clear a paper jam.... Paper feed button and light Press to turn the printer on or off. Learning about your cartridges and detect the type of paper you have loaded. Power button and light Press to load paper, eject...
... cover Open to paper for proper feeding. USB 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 guide Slide next to install cartridges or clear a paper jam.... Paper feed button and light Press to turn the printer on or off. Learning about your cartridges and detect the type of paper you have loaded. Power button and light Press to load paper, eject...
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Macintosh 1 With your document open, click File Print to select your printer settings. Using the software to select your printer settings Use the Quality/ Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Style tabs to open the Print dialog box. 2 From the pop-up menu in the upper ...
Macintosh 1 With your document open, click File Print to select your printer settings. Using the software to select your printer settings Use the Quality/ Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Style tabs to open the Print dialog box. 2 From the pop-up menu in the upper ...
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...of your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center icon, or click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z55 Lexmark Z55 Solution Center. Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to meet your printing needs Lexmark Solution Center (Windows only) From your printer such as the paper type sensor...software 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 Users Guide.pdf icon. 3 The Online User's Guide contains detailed information about basic printing, cartridge alignment and maintenance...
...of your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center icon, or click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z55 Lexmark Z55 Solution Center. Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to meet your printing needs Lexmark Solution Center (Windows only) From your printer such as the paper type sensor...software 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 Users Guide.pdf icon. 3 The Online User's Guide contains detailed information about basic printing, cartridge alignment and maintenance...
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.... Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 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. Finding the printer software Help For help , see "Troubleshooting checklist" on page 11 and "Setup troubleshooting" on page 13...
.... Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 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. Finding the printer software Help For help , see "Troubleshooting checklist" on page 11 and "Setup troubleshooting" on page 13...
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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. Make sure you , against the right side of the paper support. To avoid a paper jam, use only one paper size at a time. - 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. Make sure you , against the right side of the paper support. To avoid a paper jam, use only one paper size at a time. - 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
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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. Greeting card Print on both sides of a sheet of these features. 9 For information about printing other projects, see page 10.
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. Greeting card Print on both sides of a sheet of these features. 9 For information about printing other projects, see page 10.
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You do not push the cards too far into the printer. - The print side is facing you load photo cards, make sure: - When you . - You carefully read the instructions that came with your cards. - 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 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. - The print side is facing you load photo cards, make sure: - When you . - You carefully read the instructions that came with your cards. - 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 Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows) 1 Load up to the left edge of the paper support.
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...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. Windows 1 Refer to the Online User's Guide (see page 3). 2 Click the Printing Ideas tab. Macintosh 1 Refer... to the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center (see page 3). 2 Click the "Printing ideas" link in the left navigation area. 12 More fun printing ideas To learn how to...
...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. Windows 1 Refer to the Online User's Guide (see page 3). 2 Click the Printing Ideas tab. Macintosh 1 Refer... to the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center (see page 3). 2 Click the "Printing ideas" link in the left navigation area. 12 More fun printing ideas To learn how to...
User's Guide
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...Is the power supply firmly attached to 10.1 From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z55 does not appear in your list of programs, install the printer software (see page 25). 13 Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom..., click Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. Are you do not push the paper too far into the printer. If Lexmark Z55 Control Panel does not appear in your printer cable securely attached at the same time? Make sure you using a parallel cable...
...Is the power supply firmly attached to 10.1 From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z55 does not appear in your list of programs, install the printer software (see page 25). 13 Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom..., click Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. Are you do not push the paper too far into the printer. If Lexmark Z55 Control Panel does not appear in your printer cable securely attached at the same time? Make sure you using a parallel cable...
User's Guide
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..., see page 3). 2 From the Troubleshooting tab, click Print a test page. Macintosh 1 Open the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or Lexmark Z55 Utility (see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 15. For additional help . Is your printer connected to your printer. Windows 1 Open the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center (see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 15 for additional troubleshooting information. 14...
..., see page 3). 2 From the Troubleshooting tab, click Print a test page. Macintosh 1 Open the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or Lexmark Z55 Utility (see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 15. For additional help . Is your printer connected to your printer. Windows 1 Open the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center (see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 15 for additional troubleshooting information. 14...
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... and Macintosh 18 for Windows 19 for Macintosh 20 for Windows 21 for Mac OS 8.6 to solve problems you may have after setting up your printer, such as: • Slow print speed or poor print quality • Paper misfeeds or jams • Error messages or flashing lights Use this... for Windows 25 for help solving problems you may have while setting up your printer. My printer is blinking. The paper feed light is still not working. The alignment page did not print. Setup troubleshooting Refer to the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 3) or the Online User's Guide (see page 3) ...
... and Macintosh 18 for Windows 19 for Macintosh 20 for Windows 21 for Mac OS 8.6 to solve problems you may have after setting up your printer, such as: • Slow print speed or poor print quality • Paper misfeeds or jams • Error messages or flashing lights Use this... for Windows 25 for help solving problems you may have while setting up your printer. My printer is blinking. The paper feed light is still not working. The alignment page did not print. Setup troubleshooting Refer to the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 3) or the Online User's Guide (see page 3) ...
User's Guide
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... 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 on your USB cable with your printer. a Check the power supply connections. b Press the power button (see page 1). 16 The Search Results: No... Printer Attached screen appeared. (Windows only) Note: Your screen may appear slightly different from the one shown depending on . c If the screen reappears, make sure it ...
... 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 on your USB cable with your printer. a Check the power supply connections. b Press the power button (see page 1). 16 The Search Results: No... Printer Attached screen appeared. (Windows only) Note: Your screen may appear slightly different from the one shown depending on . c If the screen reappears, make sure it ...
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... 5. • If there is an error message on your screen, follow the instructions on it . A communications error message appeared. • Your printer may need to the Troubleshooting topic for this problem in the right carrier. • You loaded plain A4 or letter size paper into the paper... not install properly, a communications error message appears when you loaded the paper correctly. The alignment page did not push it too far into the printer (see page 5). • For more help , see page 4. First, see page 3). Windows Macintosh If there is an error message on your...
... 5. • If there is an error message on your screen, follow the instructions on it . A communications error message appeared. • Your printer may need to the Troubleshooting topic for this problem in the right carrier. • You loaded plain A4 or letter size paper into the paper... not install properly, a communications error message appears when you loaded the paper correctly. The alignment page did not push it too far into the printer (see page 5). • For more help , see page 4. First, see page 3). Windows Macintosh If there is an error message on your...
User's Guide
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...Then: a Close all open software applications. When you insert the printer software CD, you should see one : b Eject and reinsert the Lexmark printer software CD. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 3 When the Lexmark printer software installation screen appears, click Install or Install Now. b ... Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. If the Lexmark printer software installation screen does not appear: 1 From your computer. When I inserted the printer software CD, nothing happened. (Windows) First, see either of the printer software installation screens above: a Make sure you click ...
...Then: a Close all open software applications. When you insert the printer software CD, you should see one : b Eject and reinsert the Lexmark printer software CD. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 3 When the Lexmark printer software installation screen appears, click Install or Install Now. b ... Double-click the CD-ROM drive icon. If the Lexmark printer software installation screen does not appear: 1 From your computer. When I inserted the printer software CD, nothing happened. (Windows) First, see either of the printer software installation screens above: a Make sure you click ...
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...screen appears, click Install and Agree. 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. Then: a Close all open software applications.... b Double-click the Install icon. When I inserted the printer software CD, nothing happened. (Macintosh) First, see either of the following Lexmark printer software installation screens: Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 If you...
...screen appears, click Install and Agree. 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. Then: a Close all open software applications.... b Double-click the Install icon. When I inserted the printer software CD, nothing happened. (Macintosh) First, see either of the following Lexmark printer software installation screens: Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 If you...