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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 software. 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 to the readme file that came with your printer for another operating system such as Linux, refer to a network.
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 software. 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 to the readme file that came with your printer for another operating system such as Linux, refer to a network.
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...Lexmark Solution Center (Windows only) From your printer such as the paper type sensor. The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and the advanced features of your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center icon, or click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z55 Lexmark Z55... inkjet, iron-on your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 Users Guide.pdf icon. Online User's Guide (Macintosh) Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 From the Lexmark Z55 printer folder on transfer, or transparency Premium inkjet, ...
...Lexmark Solution Center (Windows only) From your printer such as the paper type sensor. The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and the advanced features of your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center icon, or click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z55 Lexmark Z55... inkjet, iron-on your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 Users Guide.pdf icon. Online User's Guide (Macintosh) Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 From the Lexmark Z55 printer folder on transfer, or transparency Premium inkjet, ...
User's Guide
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... 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 10.1 • From the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel, click the ?. • From the Page Setup or ... OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. Windows From any tab of Print Properties or the Lexmark Solution Center, click Help. The Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z55 Utility is your complete guide to cartridge alignment and...
... 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 10.1 • From the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel, click the ?. • From the Page Setup or ... OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. Windows From any tab of Print Properties or the Lexmark Solution Center, click Help. The Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z55 Utility is your complete guide to cartridge alignment and...
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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 The Print a Photograph screen appears. 6 From Step 1 on the screen, ...
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 The Print a Photograph screen appears. 6 From Step 1 on the screen, ...
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... Apple menu, choose Control Panels. Did you are using either a USB cable (recommended) or a parallel cable (Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4.0 only), not both print cartridges? If Lexmark Z55 Utility does not appear in your list of both at both your printer and computer on? Are both ends? Make... sure you install the printer software correctly? If Lexmark Z55 Control Panel does not appear in the folder, install the printer software (see page 24). If you remove the sticker and transparent tape ...
... Apple menu, choose Control Panels. Did you are using either a USB cable (recommended) or a parallel cable (Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4.0 only), not both print cartridges? If Lexmark Z55 Utility does not appear in your list of both at both your printer and computer on? Are both ends? Make... sure you install the printer software correctly? If Lexmark Z55 Control Panel does not appear in the folder, install the printer software (see page 24). If you remove the sticker and transparent tape ...
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Windows 1 Open the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center (see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 15. For faster printing: 1 Disconnect the parallel cable from any external devices. 2 Connect your printer directly to your ... system to the printer software Help (see page 4). 2 Click Print Test Page. - If it is connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, refer to your computer with a USB (recommended) or parallel cable (Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4.0 only). 3 Follow the instructions for your printer. If the test page does not print, refer...
Windows 1 Open the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center (see "Setup troubleshooting" on page 15. For faster printing: 1 Disconnect the parallel cable from any external devices. 2 Connect your printer directly to your ... system to the printer software Help (see page 4). 2 Click Print Test Page. - If it is connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, refer to your computer with a USB (recommended) or parallel cable (Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4.0 only). 3 Follow the instructions for your printer. If the test page does not print, refer...
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... page 24. a Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000/NT 4.0 Windows XP a Click Start Settings Printers. For help , see page 24. b Right-click the Lexmark Z55 printer icon, and then click Properties. My document did not print, print a test... page: a From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center icon. e Click OK. If the test page prints, your computer with a parallel cable (Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4.0 only), the printer should be using a USB port such...
... page 24. a Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. Windows 95/98/Me Windows 2000/NT 4.0 Windows XP a Click Start Settings Printers. For help , see page 24. b Right-click the Lexmark Z55 printer icon, and then click Properties. My document did not print, print a test... page: a From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center icon. e Click OK. If the test page prints, your computer with a parallel cable (Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4.0 only), the printer should be using a USB port such...
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... If your document did not print, print a test page: a From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. d Click the box at the top left window, highlight the Lexmark Z55 printer icon. Make sure your printer is selected in Chooser: a From the Apple menu, choose Chooser. If...page 4). 21 c Make sure Set Default Printer is connected to print. e Send your document to a network, check your desktop, highlight the Lexmark Z55 printer icon. If the test page does not print, refer to print. f Send your document to the printer software Help (see page 25). ...
... If your document did not print, print a test page: a From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. d Click the box at the top left window, highlight the Lexmark Z55 printer icon. Make sure your printer is selected in Chooser: a From the Apple menu, choose Chooser. If...page 4). 21 c Make sure Set Default Printer is connected to print. e Send your document to a network, check your desktop, highlight the Lexmark Z55 printer icon. If the test page does not print, refer to print. f Send your document to the printer software Help (see page 25). ...
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b Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. If a test page prints, your printer is listed as ..., choose Show Queue, if available. i From the list of print jobs in the toolbar. b From the Finder window, click the Applications icon in the queue, select your document did not print. (Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to... test page: a From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. d Double-click the Print Center icon. If your software application documentation for troubleshooting information. - h From the Queue menu...
b Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. If a test page prints, your printer is listed as ..., choose Show Queue, if available. i From the list of print jobs in the toolbar. b From the Finder window, click the Applications icon in the queue, select your document did not print. (Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to... test page: a From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. d Double-click the Print Center icon. If your software application documentation for troubleshooting information. - h From the Queue menu...
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... 4). 23 My printer is still not working. (Windows) Uninstall the printer software a From your printer is working properly. c Follow instructions on your screen to uninstall the printer software. b When the Lexmark printer software installation screen appears, click Install Now. ... b From the Troubleshooting tab, click Print a test page. Verify printer software installation a Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z55 Lexmark Z55 Solution Center. If the suggestions in this chapter did not solve your computer before reinstalling the printer software. c Restart your ...
... 4). 23 My printer is still not working. (Windows) Uninstall the printer software a From your printer is working properly. c Follow instructions on your screen to uninstall the printer software. b When the Lexmark printer software installation screen appears, click Install Now. ... b From the Troubleshooting tab, click Print a test page. Verify printer software installation a Click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z55 Lexmark Z55 Solution Center. If the suggestions in this chapter did not solve your computer before reinstalling the printer software. c Restart your ...
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... USB cable connector Paper support Parallel cable connector (for Windows and Linux users only) Paper guide Paper feed button and Paper feed light Power button and Power light Power supply connector Front cover Paper exit tray www.lexmark.com Printer overview 15 Understanding the printer parts The table on the next page describes each part.
Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... USB cable connector Paper support Parallel cable connector (for Windows and Linux users only) Paper guide Paper feed button and Paper feed light Power button and Power light Power supply connector Front cover Paper exit tray www.lexmark.com Printer overview 15 Understanding the printer parts The table on the next page describes each part.
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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...USB cable. Eject paper from the printer. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Check the printer status. www.lexmark.com Stack paper after printing. Check the printer status. Connect the printer to the computer with a parallel cable.
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...USB cable. Eject paper from the printer. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Check the printer status. www.lexmark.com Stack paper after printing. Check the printer status. Connect the printer to the computer with a parallel cable.
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Step 1: Load the envelopes Note: Do not use envelopes with holes, windows, deep embossing, metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. • Make sure your envelopes are not used or damaged. • Make sure the print ... ideas 35 Printing envelopes You can load up to the left corner. • Load the envelopes vertically against the right side of the envelopes. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide...
Step 1: Load the envelopes Note: Do not use envelopes with holes, windows, deep embossing, metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. • Make sure your envelopes are not used or damaged. • Make sure the print ... ideas 35 Printing envelopes You can load up to the left corner. • Load the envelopes vertically against the right side of the envelopes. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide...
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10.1
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.... For more information, see Aligning the print cartridges. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer overview 11 Using the Lexmark Z55 Utility 1 From a Finder window, 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. Print a test page to : ...
.... For more information, see Aligning the print cartridges. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer overview 11 Using the Lexmark Z55 Utility 1 From a Finder window, 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. Print a test page to : ...
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10.1
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Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... USB cable connector Paper support Parallel cable connector (for Windows and Linux users only) Paper guide Paper feed button and Paper feed light Power button and Power light Power supply connector Front cover Paper exit tray www.lexmark.com Printer overview 13 Understanding the printer parts The table on the next page describes each part.
Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... USB cable connector Paper support Parallel cable connector (for Windows and Linux users only) Paper guide Paper feed button and Paper feed light Power button and Power light Power supply connector Front cover Paper exit tray www.lexmark.com Printer overview 13 Understanding the printer parts The table on the next page describes each part.
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10.1
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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 ... Turn the printer on or off. Check the printer status. Stack paper after printing. Eject paper from the printer. www.lexmark.com For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. Connect the power supply to the computer with a parallel cable...
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 ... Turn the printer on or off. Check the printer status. Stack paper after printing. Eject paper from the printer. www.lexmark.com For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. Connect the power supply to the computer with a parallel cable...
Online User’s Guide for Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10.1
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Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Step 1: Load the envelopes Note: Do not use envelopes with holes, windows, deep embossing, metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. • Make sure your envelopes are not used or damaged. • Make sure the print ...
Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Step 1: Load the envelopes Note: Do not use envelopes with holes, windows, deep embossing, metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. • Make sure your envelopes are not used or damaged. • Make sure the print ...
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... 58 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you install the cartridge, from a Finder window, click Computer, and then double- www.lexmark.com click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. 3 Click the Install/Change Cartridge button. 4 Choose the type of cartridge you installed...
... 58 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you install the cartridge, from a Finder window, click Computer, and then double- www.lexmark.com click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. 3 Click the Install/Change Cartridge button. 4 Choose the type of cartridge you installed...
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...cartridges: - The Cartridge Alignment dialog appears. 5 Decide how you must select the best alignment values from the printed page. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper.... For help, see Load the paper. 2 From a Finder window, click Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 3 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. 4 From the Cartridges tab, click Align Cartridges. If you choose ...
...cartridges: - The Cartridge Alignment dialog appears. 5 Decide how you must select the best alignment values from the printed page. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper.... For help, see Load the paper. 2 From a Finder window, click Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 3 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon. 4 From the Cartridges tab, click Align Cartridges. If you choose ...
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... is installed correctly: a From a Finder window, click Computer OS X disk Library Printers Lexmark. Troubleshooting 68 Solving general printing problems When you are using your computer or Lexmark adapter. • The printer software is on a network, make sure: • The power supply is loaded correctly. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices...
... is installed correctly: a From a Finder window, click Computer OS X disk Library Printers Lexmark. Troubleshooting 68 Solving general printing problems When you are using your computer or Lexmark adapter. • The printer software is on a network, make sure: • The power supply is loaded correctly. Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices...
