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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. To learn more about your screen to complete software installation. Congratulations! You are finished.
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. To learn more about your screen to complete software installation. Congratulations! You are finished.
User's Guide
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... 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 should see one of the printer software installation screens above: a From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 printer CD icon. When you insert the printer software CD, you do not see if checking the...
... 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 should see one of the printer software installation screens above: a From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 printer CD icon. When you insert the printer software CD, you do not see if checking the...
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...: a From the Apple menu, choose Chooser. If your printer is not listed, install the printer software (see page 25). b From the menu bar, choose Printing. If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help (see if checking the list on page 13 solves...print, print a test page: a From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. c Make sure Set Default Printer is working properly. If your printer is connected to a network, check your desktop, highlight the Lexmark Z55 printer icon. e When the Page Setup message dialog box appears, click OK. c...
...: a From the Apple menu, choose Chooser. If your printer is not listed, install the printer software (see page 25). b From the menu bar, choose Printing. If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help (see if checking the list on page 13 solves...print, print a test page: a From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. c Make sure Set Default Printer is working properly. If your printer is connected to a network, check your desktop, highlight the Lexmark Z55 printer icon. e When the Page Setup message dialog box appears, click OK. c...
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For more information, see Printing ideas. Printer overview 4 Understanding the printer software Your printer software includes the: • Page Setup dialog box • Print dialog box • Control Panel To customize the settings for ...Type: Automatic Note: Your printer has paper type sensing capability that automatically detects most paper types. When you installed the printer software, the Page Setup and Print dialog boxes were set to select for your document, see Using the paper type sensor. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas...
For more information, see Printing ideas. Printer overview 4 Understanding the printer software Your printer software includes the: • Page Setup dialog box • Print dialog box • Control Panel To customize the settings for ...Type: Automatic Note: Your printer has paper type sensing capability that automatically detects most paper types. When you installed the printer software, the Page Setup and Print dialog boxes were set to select for your document, see Using the paper type sensor. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas...
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... apply your settings and print your printer and printer supplies. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 11 3 If you are finished, click Done. 4 To save your settings for future print jobs, click Save Settings. 5 Click Print to monitor your document. You can: • Install cartridges • Align cartridges •...
... apply your settings and print your printer and printer supplies. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 11 3 If you are finished, click Done. 4 To save your settings for future print jobs, click Save Settings. 5 Click Print to monitor your document. You can: • Install cartridges • Align cartridges •...
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... page to : Specify cartridge settings in the printer software when installing or changing a cartridge. 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...
... page to : Specify cartridge settings in the printer software when installing or changing a cartridge. 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...
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.... Eject paper from the printer. Check the printer status. Turn the printer on or off. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. 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: • Install...
.... Eject paper from the printer. Check the printer status. Turn the printer on or off. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. 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: • Install...
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The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. 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. www.lexmark.com Using this Guide... Removing the used one.
The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. 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. www.lexmark.com Using this Guide... Removing the used one.
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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. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 70 Installing a cartridge For best results, use Lexmark supplies. 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.
Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on 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. 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.
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... 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 cartridge settings in the Control Panel ...Old Cartridge. For help , see Aligning the print cartridges. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com Maintenance 72 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed. 5 Important: For correct ink levels, specify whether 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 cartridge settings in the Control Panel ...Old Cartridge. For help , see Aligning the print cartridges. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com Maintenance 72 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed. 5 Important: For correct ink levels, specify whether the ...
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...To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. The Cartridge Alignment dialog box appears. However, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 73 Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you may also need to align ...straight lines are wavy. Using this Guide... 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 Cartridges.
...To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. The Cartridge Alignment dialog box appears. However, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 73 Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you may also need to align ...straight lines are wavy. Using this Guide... 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 Cartridges.
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...74 5 Decide how you choose Automatic Alignment (recommended), the printer determines the best alignment and automatically aligns the cartridges. - For help, see Installing a cartridge. b Use the arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to align the cartridges: - www.lexmark.com If you choose Manual Alignment, you have completely removed ...want to select the number that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for each alignment group, and then click OK. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide...
...74 5 Decide how you choose Automatic Alignment (recommended), the printer determines the best alignment and automatically aligns the cartridges. - For help, see Installing a cartridge. b Use the arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to align the cartridges: - www.lexmark.com If you choose Manual Alignment, you have completely removed ...want to select the number that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for each alignment group, and then click OK. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide...
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... cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of time. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 78 Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it...
... cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of time. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 78 Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it...
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... 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 Lexmark Z55 Printer...
... 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 Lexmark Z55 Printer...
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... a properly grounded electrical outlet. • Both the computer and the printer are on . For help , see Load the paper. • You installed the cartridges correctly. For more information, refer to your printer and to the adapter documentation. • No printer lights are on . Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this...
... a properly grounded electrical outlet. • Both the computer and the printer are on . For help , see Load the paper. • You installed the cartridges correctly. For more information, refer to your printer and to the adapter documentation. • No printer lights are on . Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this...
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... your computer. 5 Continue with Installing the printer software. Uninstalling the printer software 1 Insert the printer software CD. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 2 Click Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on your screen to uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Note: If the installer did not automatically launch, double-click the Install icon to print. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas...
... your computer. 5 Continue with Installing the printer software. Uninstalling the printer software 1 Insert the printer software CD. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 2 Click Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on your screen to uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Note: If the installer did not automatically launch, double-click the Install icon to print. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas...
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... screen or contact your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. Troubleshooting 84 Installing the printer software You can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Click the ? Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install and Agree. 4 Choose the country or region...
... screen or contact your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. Troubleshooting 84 Installing the printer software You can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Click the ? Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install and Agree. 4 Choose the country or region...
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... displayed. If the paper is automatically created on your screen to complete printer software installation. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... For help , see Installing a cartridge. - For help , see Clearing paper misfeeds or jams. Note: A printer icon is jammed, make sure you follow the instructions on your desktop...
... displayed. If the paper is automatically created on your screen to complete printer software installation. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... For help , see Installing a cartridge. - For help , see Clearing paper misfeeds or jams. Note: A printer icon is jammed, make sure you follow the instructions on your desktop...
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... or contact your screen to expand the file on your desktop. 5 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Installer. 6 Follow the instructions on your system. 2 From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate driver for your operating system. 3 Click the binhex (.hqx) file to download and install. 4 Use Stuffit Expander to install the printer software. Click the ?
... or contact your screen to expand the file on your desktop. 5 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Installer. 6 Follow the instructions on your system. 2 From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate driver for your operating system. 3 Click the binhex (.hqx) file to download and install. 4 Use Stuffit Expander to install the printer software. Click the ?
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Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 89 Troubleshooting your network printer Try these lights, refer to a working network connection. 2 If you are using a Lexmark adapter, make sure all of the indicator lights are on. If the test page does not print, see Installing the printer software. 4 Try Printing a test page. b If...
Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 89 Troubleshooting your network printer Try these lights, refer to a working network connection. 2 If you are using a Lexmark adapter, make sure all of the indicator lights are on. If the test page does not print, see Installing the printer software. 4 Try Printing a test page. b If...