Lexmark Z45 Online User's Guide for Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10.1

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  • Lexmark Z45 | Online User's Guide for Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10.1 - Page 1
    Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Z45 Color Jetprinter™ Online User's Guide for Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10.1 Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide 2 Navigating • Click the categories in the left pane to navigate the pages. • Click the blue text to link to other parts of this Online User's Guide. • Click the arrows at the
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    Lexmark Z45 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
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    overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 4 Understanding the printer software Your printer software includes the: • Page Setup dialog • Print dialog • Lexmark Z45 Utility To customize the settings for your document, use the Page Setup
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 5 Page Setup dialog While the document you want in the Page Setup dialog: 1 From the File menu of your software application, choose Page Setup. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer overview 6 2 Change the settings as needed. From this popup menu: Format for Settings Select: Lexmark Z45 Page Attributes Summary When you want to: Format your page for printing
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer overview 7 1 From the software application File menu, choose Print. www.lexmark.com
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    overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer overview 8 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z45. 3 Change the settings as needed. From the pop-up menu, choose: Select: Copies & Pages Copies Collated All or From
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    Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer overview 9 From the pop-up menu, choose: Select: Advanced Layout Print Last Page First Mirror Quality & Media Paper Type Print Quality Printer Services Lexmark Z45 Utility Troubleshooting Order Supplies Software Version When you want
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 10 From the pop-up menu, choose: Select: Summary Save Custom close button. 5 Click Print to apply your settings and print your document. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    . You can: • Install cartridges • Align cartridges • Clean print nozzles • Select a printer • Print a test page • Obtain information on ordering supplies • Obtain software version information • Configure a network printer Using the Lexmark Z45 Utility 1 From a Finder window, click Computer and
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    overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer overview 12 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z45 Utility icon. The Lexmark Z45 Utility appears. Click the: Cartridges tab About tab Select: Install/Change Cartridge Align Cartridges Clean Print
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer overview 13 Click the: with your printer, click the ? to view the printer software Help. When you are finished, click the red close button. 4 Click the red close
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer overview 14 Understanding the printer parts The table on the next page describes each part. Paper support Paper guide Power supply connector USB cable connector Power
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer overview 15 Use this: Front cover Paper exit tray Paper feed button Paper feed light Paper guide Paper support Power button Power light Power supply connector USB cable
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Basic printing 16 Basic printing is as easy as: Step 1: Load the paper Step photo paper, banner paper, transparencies, or iron-on transfers), see Printing ideas. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Basic printing 17 Step 1: Load the paper You can load up to 100 sheets of paper, depending on the thickness and weight of your paper. 1 Make sure the paper support is upright. 2 Place the paper
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Basic printing 18 Step 2: Customize the printer settings If . For more information about the different printer settings, see Understanding the printer software. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Basic printing 19 Step 3: Print your document After you load the paper and customize the printer settings (if necessary), you are ready to print: 1 From the software application File menu, choose
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 20 • Printing photos • Printing on premium (coated) paper • Printing cards • Printing envelopes • Printing color images in black and white • Printing labels •
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide paper came with instructions, read them support. Note: Do not push the paper too far into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. www.lexmark
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 22 Step 2: Customize the print settings For help, see Understanding the printer software. 1 Choose a paper size and orientation: a From the software application
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 23 f From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Quality & Media , remove each photo as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 24 Printing on premium (coated) paper You can load up to 100 pages of premium (coated) paper, depending on the thickness of the
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 25 Step 2: Customize the print settings For help, see Understanding the printer software. 1 Choose a paper size and orientation: a From the software application
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 26 Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, first 50 sheets from the paper exit tray, and then continue printing. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 27 Printing cards You can load up to 10 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards into the paper support, depending on the thickness of the cards.
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 28 Step 2: Customize the print settings For help, see Understanding the printer software. 1 Choose a paper size and orientation: a From the software application
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 29 - Better or Best print quality for photo and greeting cards or Note: Remove each card as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 30 Printing envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes, depending on the thickness of the envelopes. Step 1: Load the envelopes Note: Do
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 31 Step 2: Customize the print settings For help, see Understanding the printer software. 1 Choose an envelope size and orientation: a From the software
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 32 c From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Quality & Media the first 10 envelopes from the paper exit tray before the others print. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 33 Printing color images in black and white You can print color images in black ink. Step 1: Load the paper • Make sure your paper is not used or damaged. • Make sure the print side
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    ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 34 Step 2: Customize the print settings For help, see Understanding the printer software. 1 From the software application File menu, choose Print. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z45. 3 From the
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 35 Printing labels You can against the right side of the paper support. Note: Do not push the label sheets too far into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 36 Step 2: Customize the print settings For help, see Understanding the printer software. 1 Choose a paper size and orientation: a From the software application
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 37 Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, the first 10 sheets from the paper exit tray before the others print. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 38 Printing handouts You can conserve paper by printing handouts. Handouts are multiple page images on a single sheet of paper. You can load
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 39 Step 2: Customize the print settings For help, see Understanding the printer software. You can print your handouts on one side or on both sides of the paper. 1
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 40 e Select a print quality for your document. f From the pop-up menu option from the Border pop-up menu. Step 3: Print your handouts Click Print. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide the iron-on transfers • If your transfers came with instructions, read them carefully. • Make sure your transfers are paper support. Note: Do not push the iron-on transfers too
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 42 Step 2: Customize the print settings For help, see Understanding the printer software. 1 Choose a paper size: a From the software application File menu, choose
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index sure you do not select an option from your software application that will mirror your image. f If your software application also mirrors the image, follow these steps this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide with instructions, read support. Note: Do not push the transparencies too far into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the transparencies. www.lexmark
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 45 Step 2: Customize the print settings For help, see Understanding the printer software. 1 Choose a paper size: a From the software application File menu, choose
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 46 Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, before stacking. Transparencies may require up to 15 minutes to dry. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing a banner Note: Some software applications and some operating systems do not support banner printing. Step 1: Load the banner paper Make sure your banner paper is not
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 48 4 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the banner paper. Step 2: Customize the print settings For help, see Understanding the printer software.
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 49 c From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Quality & Media. Tear the banner paper on the perforated line (if there is any extra paper). Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 50 • Replacing the print cartridge • Aligning the print cartridges • Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles • Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts •
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 51 Replacing the print cartridge Before you install a new or replacement print cartridge, remove the airtight container or dispose of it properly. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 52 Installing a cartridge For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Refilling print cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. Your printer came with: Color cartridge (P/N 15M0120
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... 2 Open the front cover. Note: The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position. 3 Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Insert the black cartridge in the right
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 54 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help,
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 55 Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. However, you may also need to align cartridges
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 56 a If you chose to manually align the cartridges, find the number and transparent tape from both cartridges. For help, see Installing a cartridge. www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 57 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles To improve print quality, you may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles. Clean the nozzles when: • Characters
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 58 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts If the print quality does not improve after Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles, there may be dried ink on the
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 59 5 If the print quality has not improved, try Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles up to two more times. 6 If print quality is still
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 60 Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from your printer: • Keep a new
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 61 Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Item: Color cartridge Black cartridge Photo cartridge (optional)
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 62 • Solving general printing problems • Solving printer software installation problems • Solving network printing problems • Understanding error messages and
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    , see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. • The printer software is installed correctly: a From a Finder window, click Computer OS X disk Library Printers Lexmark. b If there is not a Lexmark Z45 Utility, install the printer software. • The paper is loaded correctly. For help, see Load
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    the list. e In the Printers menu, select Make Default. To set the printer to be the current printer: a From the software application File menu, choose Print. b From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z45. • The printer is connected directly to your computer, a network connection, or through
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    Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 65 Printing a test page 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 Z45 Utility icon. 3 From the
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 66 Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to print.
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 67 Installing the printer software You can install the printer software using the CD that came with your printer, or you can download it from the Lexmark Web site
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    Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 68 8 Follow the instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation. 9 On the Printer Selection screen, click Open Print Center. Note: The Lexmark Z45 should appear in the
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    ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 69 4 Use Stuffit Expander to expand the file on your desktop. 5 Double-click the folder to open it. 6 Double-click Install. 7 Follow the instructions on your screen to install the printer software. www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 70 Solving network printing problems For help, first see Solving general printing problems , continue with Troubleshooting your network printer. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 71 Entering an IP address To enter an IP address and set up your network printer: 1 Open the Lexmark Z45 Utility. 2 From the Advanced menu, choose Network Printer Configuration
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    . 3 Make sure the printer software is installed correctly: a From a Finder window, click Computer OS X icon Library Printers Lexmark. b If a Lexmark Z45 Utility for your printer does not appear, install the printer software. For help, see Installing the printer software. 4 Try Printing a test page
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    Clearing paper misfeeds or jams. Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of ink. To order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. For help installing the cartridge, see Replacing the print cartridge. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 74 Paper feed light is blinking If the printer is out of paper: 1 Load the printer back on. For more help, see Clearing paper misfeeds or jams. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 75 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing For help, first see Solving general printing problems. If there is still a problem, click the topic that best describes it: • Printer is
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 76 Printer is plugged in, but does not print Make sure: • The printer is on and the printer cable is securely attached at both ends.
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 77 • The printer is the Print Center. c If necessary, click View Printer List. d Highlight the Lexmark Z45 in the list. e From the Printers menu, choose Make Default. After you
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 78 Test page does not print For help, first see Solving general printing problems, then: • If the paper is jammed, see Clearing paper misfeeds or jams. • Make
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 79 i Try printing your test page again. If it still does not print, see: - Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing - Solving printer software installation problems - Solving network
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 80 Printer prints very slowly • If you are using a Mac OS X version prior to 10.1, consider upgrading to enhance print system performance. • Close any software applications not in
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    Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 81 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams Click the topic that best describes your problem: • Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed • Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty paper • Printer has a paper jam Using this Guide... www.lexmark
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 82 Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Make sure: • The edges of your paper are not curled. • Your paper is recommended for inkjet printers. • A piece
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 83 Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty paper Make sure: • Your printer feeds paper without problems. Load the envelopes or specialty paper vertically
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    overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 84 d Highlight the Lexmark Z45 in the list. e From the Queue, choose Start Queue, if available. f From the Printers menu, choose Show Queue. g Select a job from the list. h Click
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 85 Improving print quality If print quality is unsatisfactory, you may need to adjust your margin settings, choose a higher print quality, align the print cartridges,
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 86 Print is too dark or smudged • Make sure the paper is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before handling the paper. • Make sure the paper type and paper size
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 87 Print smears on the page • The next page exiting the printer may be smearing the ink. the printer directly to your computer with a USB cable. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 88 Print quality is poor at the edges Like other • 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) for black print jobs • 19 mm (0.75 in.) recommended for color print jobs Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 89 Printed characters are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel all print jobs and print your job again. To cancel all print jobs: a From the Finder,
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 90 Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen • A cartridge may be low on ink. For help, see Replacing the print cartridge. • Use a different
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    Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Photos do not print as expected To improve the quality of printed photos: • Select a higher print quality. • Select photo paper as the paper type. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com Troubleshooting
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 92 Solving specialty paper problems Use this section to help solve problems the appropriate settings in the printer software. For help, see Printing transparencies
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 93 Alignment page does not print Make sure: • You completely removed the transparent tape and sticker from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. • You installed the cartridges
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index This section contains information regarding legal notices. • Edition notice • Trademarks • Warning Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com Notices 94
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Notices 95 Edition notice Edition: January 2002 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Notices 96 this product by calling 1-800-553-9727. In the United Kingdom and Eire, call 0628-481500. In other countries, contact your point of
  • Lexmark Z45 | Online User's Guide for Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10.1 - Page 97
    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Notices 97 Trademarks 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
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Notices 98 Warning Warning: A warning identifies something that might damage your printer hardware or software. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    28 photo paper 22 postcards 28 premium paper 25 printing color images in black and white 34 transparencies 45 t-shirt transfers 42 D dark or smudged print 86 downloaded printer driver, installing 68 E edition notice 95 envelopes 30 error messages Ink Low 73 Paper Jam 73 F flashing lights 73 foils
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Index 100 greeting cards 27 H handouts 38 I improving print quality 85 index cards 27 Ink Low message 73 installing print cartridges 52 printer software 67 intermittent printing
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    dialog 6 print nozzles, wiping 58 print quality, troubleshooting 85 printer driver installing 67 uninstalling 66 printer overview 3 printer parts 14 printer settings customizing 18 printer settings, customizing 4 printer software installing 67 Lexmark Utility 11 overview 4 Page Setup dialog 5 Print
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    45 t-shirt transfers 42 software, printer installing 67 Lexmark Utility 11 understanding 4 uninstalling 66 specialty paper solving problems with 92 supplies, ordering 61 T test page does not print 78 printing 65 trademarks 97 transfers, iron-on 41 transparencies 44 troubleshooting alignment page 93
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    Lexmark Z45 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index W warning 98 Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com Index 103
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