Setup Sheet
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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. 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.
User's Guide
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For information about networking and purchasing the Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter, visit www.lexmark.com/US/products/N1. iv Networking tip You can connect your printer software. 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. • To set up your printer for another operating system such as Linux, refer to the readme file that came with your printer to a network.
For information about networking and purchasing the Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter, visit www.lexmark.com/US/products/N1. iv Networking tip You can connect your printer software. 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. • To set up your printer for another operating system such as Linux, refer to the readme file that came with your printer to a network.
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..., cartridge alignment and maintenance, troubleshooting, and the paper type sensor. The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide 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 10.1 1 From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click...
..., cartridge alignment and maintenance, troubleshooting, and the paper type sensor. The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide 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 10.1 1 From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click...
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... cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, obtaining information about your operating system. The Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z55 Utility is your complete guide to access the printer software Help for your printer, and ordering supplies. 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 10.1 1 From the...
... cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, obtaining information about your operating system. The Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z55 Utility is your complete guide to access the printer software Help for your printer, and ordering supplies. 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 10.1 1 From the...
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... OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to your list of Control Panels, install the printer software (see page 24). If Lexmark Z55 Control Panel does not appear in your printer and an electrical outlet? Are you using a parallel cable, make sure it is an IEEE 1284-compliant... parallel cable that supports bidirectional printing. Is the paper loaded correctly? If you install the printer software correctly? From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. If Lexmark Z55 Utility does not appear in the right carrier? Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to...
... OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to your list of Control Panels, install the printer software (see page 24). If Lexmark Z55 Control Panel does not appear in your printer and an electrical outlet? Are you using a parallel cable, make sure it is an IEEE 1284-compliant... parallel cable that supports bidirectional printing. Is the paper loaded correctly? If you install the printer software correctly? From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels. If Lexmark Z55 Utility does not appear in the right carrier? Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to...
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...? If not, see page 4). 2 Click Print Test Page. - Macintosh 1 Open the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or Lexmark Z55 Utility (see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 21. 3 Connect your external devices for help . - Is your printer connected to your printer. Check the documentation that came with a USB cable. 4 Reinstall the printer software following the steps on page 15 for help .
...? If not, see page 4). 2 Click Print Test Page. - Macintosh 1 Open the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or Lexmark Z55 Utility (see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 21. 3 Connect your external devices for help . - Is your printer connected to your printer. Check the documentation that came with a USB cable. 4 Reinstall the printer software following the steps on page 15 for help .
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... 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. d Follow the instructions on page 13 solves the problem. Then: a Close all open software applications. When I inserted the printer software CD, nothing happened. (Macintosh) First, see either of the following Lexmark printer software...
... 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. d Follow the instructions on page 13 solves the problem. Then: a Close all open software applications. When I inserted the printer software CD, nothing happened. (Macintosh) First, see either of the following Lexmark printer software...
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.... My document did not print, print a test page: a From your printer is not listed, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. To check the printer port and change it, if necessary, follow the steps for your software application documentation for troubleshooting information. - b Right-click the Lexmark Z55 printer icon, and then click Properties. If the correct port is...
.... My document did not print, print a test page: a From your printer is not listed, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. To check the printer port and change it, if necessary, follow the steps for your software application documentation for troubleshooting information. - b Right-click the Lexmark Z55 printer icon, and then click Properties. If the correct port is...
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... left to print. d Click the box at the top left window, highlight the Lexmark Z55 printer icon. If your document did not print, check your printer status: a From your software application documentation for troubleshooting information. - Check your desktop, highlight the Lexmark Z55 printer icon. If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help (see page 25).
... left to print. d Click the box at the top left window, highlight the Lexmark Z55 printer icon. If your document did not print, check your printer status: a From your software application documentation for troubleshooting information. - Check your desktop, highlight the Lexmark Z55 printer icon. If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help (see page 25).
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b Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help (see page 25). b From the Finder window, click the Applications icon in the printer list. f From the Printers menu, choose Make Default. j Click Resume or Retry, if available, to 10.1) First, see if checking the list on...
b Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help (see page 25). b From the Finder window, click the Applications icon in the printer list. f From the Printers menu, choose Make Default. j Click Resume or Retry, if available, to 10.1) First, see if checking the list on...
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... the test page prints, your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z55 Lexmark Z55 Uninstall. Install the printer software a Insert the printer software CD. Verify printer software installation a Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z55 Lexmark Z55 Solution Center. My printer is still not working. (Windows) Uninstall the printer software a From your printer is working properly. If the installation screen does not appear, see page...
... the test page prints, your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z55 Lexmark Z55 Uninstall. Install the printer software a Insert the printer software CD. Verify printer software installation a Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z55 Lexmark Z55 Solution Center. My printer is still not working. (Windows) Uninstall the printer software a From your printer is working properly. If the installation screen does not appear, see page...
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... your computer before reinstalling the printer software. My printer is working . (Macintosh) Uninstall the printer software a Insert the printer software CD. b From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test Page. - b When the Lexmark printer software installation screen appears, click Install and Agree. Verify printer software installation a Open the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or Lexmark Z55 Utility (see page 4). 24 Install the printer software a Insert the printer software CD. If the test...
... your computer before reinstalling the printer software. My printer is working . (Macintosh) Uninstall the printer software a Insert the printer software CD. b From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test Page. - b When the Lexmark printer software installation screen appears, click Install and Agree. Verify printer software installation a Open the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or Lexmark Z55 Utility (see page 4). 24 Install the printer software a Insert the printer software CD. If the test...
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... Printer overview 3 • Understanding the printer software • Understanding the printer parts www.lexmark.com
Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer overview 3 • Understanding the printer software • Understanding the printer parts www.lexmark.com
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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...: Print Quality: Normal Paper Size: A4 or U.S. 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 your document, use the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting...
...: Print Quality: Normal Paper Size: A4 or U.S. 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 your document, use the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting...
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Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 5 Page Setup dialog box While the document you want to print is open, use the Page Setup dialog box to select settings such as paper size. To customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog box: 1 From the File menu of your software application, choose Page Setup.
Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 5 Page Setup dialog box While the document you want to print is open, use the Page Setup dialog box to select settings such as paper size. To customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog box: 1 From the File menu of your software application, choose Page Setup.
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Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 7 Print dialog box While your document is open, you can use the Print dialog box to select settings that affect the appearance of your document. www.lexmark.com Using this Guide... To customize the settings in the Print dialog box: 1 From the software application File menu, choose Print.
Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 7 Print dialog box While your document is open, you can use the Print dialog box to select settings that affect the appearance of your document. www.lexmark.com Using this Guide... To customize the settings in the Print dialog box: 1 From the software application File menu, choose Print.
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Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Print in: Foreground Print when you want to: ColorSync Color Matching Select a printer profile to match the color on hold. Print Time • Select an exact date and time for all jobs unless a problem occurs. www.lexmark....com Built-In Color Matching Let the printer software match the color on the screen to print. • Mark a print job Urgent. •...
Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Print in: Foreground Print when you want to: ColorSync Color Matching Select a printer profile to match the color on hold. Print Time • Select an exact date and time for all jobs unless a problem occurs. www.lexmark....com Built-In Color Matching Let the printer software match the color on the screen to print. • Mark a print job Urgent. •...
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... 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 Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 11 3 If you are finished, click Done. 4 To save your settings for future print jobs...
... 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 Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 11 3 If you are finished, click Done. 4 To save your settings for future print jobs...
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.... Improve print quality by cleaning clogged print nozzles. For more information, see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles. Obtain printer software version information. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer overview 13 Click the: Cartridges tab About tab Select: Install/Change Cartridge Align Cartridges Clean Print Nozzles Print...
.... Improve print quality by cleaning clogged print nozzles. For more information, see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles. Obtain printer software version information. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer overview 13 Click the: Cartridges tab About tab Select: Install/Change Cartridge Align Cartridges Clean Print Nozzles Print...
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Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... to close the Control Panel. www.lexmark.com When you can do with your printer, click the ? Printer overview 14 Click the: Select: Advanced menu Select Printer Network Printer Configuration When you want to: • Select a printer and make it the default printer. • Find the...
Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... to close the Control Panel. www.lexmark.com When you can do with your printer, click the ? Printer overview 14 Click the: Select: Advanced menu Select Printer Network Printer Configuration When you want to: • Select a printer and make it the default printer. • Find the...