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    From Setup to Printing Z54 Color Jetprinter™ From Setup to Printing January 2002 www.lexmark.com
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    services, except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user's responsibility. Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. Color Jetprinter instructions, Support, Lexmark International
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    15 Using the software to select your printer settings 16 Using the software to meet your printing needs 18 Finding the printer software Help 19 Troubleshooting 21 Troubleshooting checklist 21 Setup troubleshooting 23 Windows 23 Macintosh 26 Contacting Lexmark 28 Index 29 iii
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    Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2, or Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1. To set up your Lexmark™ Z54 Color Jetprinter™, you will need: • A computer with a CD-ROM drive and USB port • A USB cable (such as Lexmark P/N 12A2405), purchased separately • A4 or letter size paper See page 28 for information about contacting
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    /Me/2000 Windows XP Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 Step 2: Check the printer parts Lexmark Z54 printer Power supply Black print cartridge (P/N 12A1970) Color print cartridge (P/N 15M0120) From Setup to Printing booklet Power cord Printer software CD If any items are missing
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    Step 3: Connect the power supply 1 3 2 If the power light does not come on: 1 Check the power supply connections. 2 Press the power button. 3
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    be different from the one shown. Look for this symbol: Step 5: Install the print cartridges Your printer came with a color print cartridge (P/N 15M0120) and a black print cartridge (P/N 12A1970). You can print with: • A color cartridge in the left carrier and a black cartridge in the right carrier
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    1 Remove each cartridge from its packaging. 2 Remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of both cartridges. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the print cartridges. 3 Open the front cover. Note: The cartridge carrier moves to the
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    left carrier and snap it into place. Insert the black cartridge in the right carrier and snap it into place. Color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) Black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) SNAP 5 Close the front cover. SNAP Step 6: Load the paper 1 Open the paper support and fully extend the paper exit tray. 6
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    2 Load up to 100 sheets of plain inkjet paper, and then squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. Step 7: Install the printer software Follow all of the steps for your operating system. Operating system: Windows 98/
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    Windows 1 Click Cancel on any screens similar to the one shown. 2 Insert the printer software CD. 3 Wait for the Lexmark printer software installation screen to appear, and then click Install Now. Note: If this screen does not appear, see page 23. 4 Continue with the installation
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    Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 1 Quit all software applications not in use. 2 Insert the printer software CD. 3 Wait for the Lexmark Installation dialog box to appear, and then click Install and Agree. Note: If this screen does not appear, see page 26. 4 Continue with the installation
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    Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 1 Quit all software applications not in use. 2 Insert the printer software CD. 3 Wait for the Lexmark printer software installation screen to appear, and then click Install and Agree. Note: If this screen does not appear, see page 26. 4 Continue with the
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    paper Envelope Print many pages on the same sheet Banner Poster Iron-on transfer Transparency Note: The printer software for your operating system may not support all of these features. 11
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    paper support. When you load photo cards, make sure: - You carefully read the instructions that came with your cards. - The print side is facing you. - You do not push the cards too far into the printer. - All the cards have the same dimensions. 2 Squeeze and slide the paper guide
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    print, click File Print. From the Printer Settings tab, click Change. Note: For some software applications in Windows 2000/Me and Windows XP, follow the instructions for Windows 98 to open Printing Preferences or Printing Properties. 5 From the I Want To menu, click Print a photograph. 13
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    print special projects using your operating system, follow these steps. Windows 1 Refer to the Lexmark Z54 Solution Center (see page 18). 2 Click the "Printing ideas" tab. Macintosh 1 Refer to the Online User's Guide (see page 18). 2 Click the "Printing ideas" link in the left navigation area. 14
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    Learning about your printer Understanding the printer parts Paper support Holds paper upright. Paper guide Position next to paper for proper feeding. Paper feed button and light Press to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Power button and light
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    Using the software to select your printer settings Print Properties (Windows only) With your document open, click File Print Properties or Preferences. The Quality/ Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Style tabs let you adjust your printer settings. I Want To menu This online, easy-to-use projects
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    Use the following table to select a print quality or paper type setting: Windows Macintosh 1 With your document open, click File Print Properties or Preferences. 2 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a print quality setting. 3 From the Paper Setup tab, select a paper type setting. 1 With your
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    Windows only) From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z54 Solution Center icon, or click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z54 Lexmark Z54 Solution Center. The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and
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    is your complete guide to cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, obtaining information about your printer, and ordering supplies. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z54 Utility icon. Finding the printer software Help For help solving printing problems, see "Troubleshooting" on page 21
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    Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Is the black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) in the right carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) in the left carrier? For help, see page From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z54 does not appear in your list of programs, install the printer
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    with a USB cable. 2 Print a test page following the instructions for your operating system. Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 1 From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z54 Solution Center icon. 2 From the Troubleshooting tab, click Print a Test Page. 1 From the Apple
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    Setup troubleshooting Refer to the Lexmark Solution Center (see page 18) or the Online User's Guide (see page 18) for help solving 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
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    port. If the USB port is not listed, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click OK. 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z54 printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 From the list of ports, select the USB printer port. If the USB port
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    printer software, uninstall and then reinstall the printer software: 1 From the Start menu, click Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z54 Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to uninstall the printer software. 3 Restart your computer. 4 Reinstall the printer software (see page 8). The
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    menu, choose Chooser. 2 In the left window of Chooser, highlight your Lexmark Z54 printer. If your printer does not appear in the left window of Chooser printer software (see page 9). 3 In the Connect to: box, select the Lexmark Z54 printer icon. If it is not listed, check your USB cable connection,
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    your printer is not listed, check your USB cable connection (see page 4). 6 Select your Lexmark Z54 printer in the Printer List. 7 From the Printers menu, choose Make Default. 8 From the . For help, see page 6. • Follow the instructions on any error message that appears on your computer screen. 27
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    click Contact Lexmark Technical Support. • From your printer folder, double-click Technical Support. • Insert the printer software CD, and then click Contact Lexmark. Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1 • Insert the printer software CD, and then click Contact Lexmark. • From the Lexmark Z54 Utility
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    Index A adjusting paper guide 7 alignment page, troubleshooting . . 22 C cartridge part numbers 4 cartridges, installing 4 checklist, troubleshooting 21 connecting the power supply 3 the USB cable 4 contacting Lexmark 28 Control Panel (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2) . 19 N notices edition notice ii
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    to 9.2) 19 Lexmark Z54 Utility (Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10.1 19 Online User's Guide 18 Page Setup dialog box . . . . . 16 Print dialog box 16 uninstalling (Windows 25 Windows I Want To menu 16 Lexmark Solution Center . . . 18 Print Properties 16 printer software CD, troubleshooting Macintosh 26
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    ). For further explanation of your warranty alternatives and the nearest Lexmark authorized servicer in your area, contact Lexmark at (407) 563-4600, or on the World Wide Web at www.lexmark.com. Remote technical support is provided for this product throughout its warranty period. For products
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    P/N 18H0620 E.C. 8H0020 Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. Color Jetprinter is a trademark of Lexmark International, Inc. © 2002 Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington,
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www.lexmark.com
From Setup to Printing
January 2002
Z54
Color Jetprinter
™
From Setup to
Printing