Lexmark Z55se Online User’s Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2

Lexmark Z55se Manual

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  • Lexmark Z55se | Online User’s Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 - Page 1
    Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Z55 Color Jetprinter™ Online User's Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z55 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 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
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... 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
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    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, box: 1 From the File menu of your software application, choose Page Setup. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer overview 6 2 Change the settings as needed. From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose: General Select: Paper Size Scaling Watermark Orientation Watermarks
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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 the Print dialog box: 1 From the software application File menu, choose Print. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... 2 Change the settings as needed. Printer overview 8 From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose: General Select: When you want to: Copies Specify the number of copies to
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer overview 9 From tray. Automatic Sensing is the default setting. At this setting, your printer automatically detects some paper types. For more information, see Using the
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer overview 10 From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose: Color Background Printing Select: When you want to: ColorSync Color Matching Select a printer problem
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    . You can: • Install cartridges • Align cartridges • Clean print nozzles • Select a printer • Calibrate the 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
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 12 Using the Control Panel 1 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels Lexmark Z55 Control Panel. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    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 Test Page Order Supplies When you want to:
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... 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. •
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer overview 15 Understanding the printer parts The table on the next page describes each part. USB cable connector Paper support Parallel cable connector (for Windows
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printer overview 16 Use this: Front cover Paper exit tray Paper feed button Paper feed light Paper guide Paper support Parallel cable connector (Windows, Linux users only) Power
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 17 Using the paper type sensor Your printer has a paper type sensor. If you load transparencies or plain, coated, photo, or glossy paper, the printer Although the printer can detect
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Basic printing 18 Basic printing is as easy as: Step 1: Load the paper Step 2: Customize the printer settings Step 3: Print your document Note: For help printing on specialty paper (such as photo
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Basic printing 19 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 Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Basic printing 20 Step 2: Customize the printer settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper and you want normal print quality, you only need to adjust the paper size printer setting. If
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Basic printing 21 Step 3: Print your document After you load the paper and customize the printer settings (if the first 50 sheets before you continue printing. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 22 • Printing photos • Printing on premium (coated) paper • Printing on custom size paper • Printing handouts • Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper •
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 23 Printing photos You can load up to 25 sheets of coated, photo, or glossy paper, depending on the thickness of the paper.
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 24 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 Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 25 Note: Higher print Note: To prevent smearing, remove each photo as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking. You can also use the Wait for pages to dry function. Using
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    came with instructions, read them carefully. • Make sure your paper is not used or damaged. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. Note: Do not push the paper too far into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 27 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 Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 28 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 Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas against the right side of the paper support. Note: Do not push the paper too far into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 30 5 From the software application File menu, choose Print. 6 From the pop- of a magazine. 9 Continue with the next step to print your document. www.lexmark.com
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    from the paper exit tray. 3 Load the stack of paper and reloading instruction page, with the printed side facing away from you and the arrows pointing down, into the paper support as shown. 4 Click Continue. The even-numbered pages print. Printing ideas 31 Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 32 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. Step 1: Load the cards
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 33 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 Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 34 d If you have chosen Automatic and you for pages to dry function or 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 Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas the paper support. Note: Do not push the envelopes too far into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the envelopes. www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z55 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 an envelope size and orientation: a From the software
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 37 d From the paper type pop-up menu, choose Plain if the paper , remove the first 10 envelopes from the paper exit tray before the others print. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 38 Printing color images in black and white You can print color images in black ink. You can load up to 10 photo cards into the printer. Step 1: Load the paper • Make sure your paper
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    Lexmark Z55 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. 1 From the software application File menu, choose Print. 2 From the pop-
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 40 Printing a booklet You can print and bundle your document to make a booklet. You can load up to 100 sheets of paper in the paper support, depending on the thickness of the paper.
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 41 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 Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 42 f Select Booklet. g From the Booklet pop-up menu, select the appropriate number of sheets to bundle (2, 4, 8, 16, or 32). Note: A bundle is
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 43 Step 4: Build your booklet After your document prints, stack and the bundles to complete your booklet. Five bundles stacked to form a booklet. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 44 Printing labels You can load up to 25 sheets of labels, depending on the thickness of the sheets. Step 1: Load the labels • Use only labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your labels came with instructions, read
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    Lexmark Z55 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 and orientation: a From the software application
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 46 d If you have chosen Automatic from the Paper Type pop-up menu , remove the first 10 sheets from the paper exit tray before the others print. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas side of the paper 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.com
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 48 Step 2: Customize the print settings For help, see Understanding the printer software. 1 Create a custom paper size: a From the software application File menu,
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 49 Step 3: Print your document 1 From the software application File menu, choose Print. 2 Click Print. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    came with instructions, read them carefully. • Make sure your paper is not used or damaged. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. Note: Do not push the paper too far into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 51 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 Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 52 g From the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu, select the number you select Side Flip, the pages of your handouts turn like the pages of a magazine. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    print, your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. Load the paper and the reloading instruction page, with the printed side facing away from you and the arrows pointing down, into the paper support as shown. 3 Click Continue. Printing ideas 53 Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide • If your transfers came with instructions, read them carefully. • Make support. Note: Do not push the iron-on transfers too far into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 55 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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    Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 56 Step 3: Print your iron-on transfers Click Print. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each iron-on transfer as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking. You can also use the Wait for pages to dry function. Using this Guide... www.lexmark
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    Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 57 Printing transparencies You can load up to 10 transparencies, depending on the thickness of the transparencies. Step 1: Load the transparencies • Use transparencies designed for inkjet printers. • If the
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 58 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 Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 59 Step 3: Print your transparencies Click Print. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each transparency as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking. You can also use the Wait
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    Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 60 Printing your document in reverse order Step 1: Load the paper • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. Note: Do not push the paper too far into the printer
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 61 2 Choose a paper type and print quality: a From the software application File first 50 sheets from the paper exit tray before the others print. www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printing ideas 62 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 used
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... 2 With your thumbs on the front of the paper support, wrap your hands around the sides of the paper support. 3 With your hands in the position described in step 2, use your
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... 5 Load the unattached leading edge of the first page into the printer, with the right side against the paper support. Note: Forcing the paper too far into the printer may cause a
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Printing ideas 65 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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    and your hands wrapped around the sides of the paper support, firmly flex the paper support (by pushing your thumbs away from you) and insert the paper support into the printer as shown.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 Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 67 • 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 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 one. Removing the used cartridge 1 Make sure the power light is on. 2 Raise the
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... a Press the cartridge carrier tab to open the carrier lid. Maintenance 69 b Remove the cartridge. 3 Store it in an airtight container or dispose of it properly. www.lexmark.com
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    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
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 71 2 Insert the color print cartridge into the right carrier. Insert the black cartridge into the left carrier. a Insert the cartridge into the carrier. b Close
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 72 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 Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 73 Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. However, you may also need to align cartridges when: • Characters
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    ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 74 5 Decide how you want to align the cartridges: - If you choose Automatic Alignment (recommended), the printer determines the best alignment and automatically aligns the cartridges. - If you choose Manual Alignment
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 75 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles To improve print quality, you may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles. Clean the nozzles when: • Characters are not
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 76 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 Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 77 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 unsatisfactory, replace your
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    time. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Using this Guide
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 79 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 USB cable Parallel cable
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 80 • Solving general printing problems • Solving printer software installation problems • Solving network printing problems • Understanding error messages and
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 81 Solving general printing problems When you have a printing problem, first make sure: • The power supply is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded
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    Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 82 • The printer is set as the default printer. To set the printer to be the default printer: a From your desktop, highlight the Lexmark Z55 printer icon. b From the Printing menu, select Set Default Printer. • The printer is connected directly to
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 83 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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    Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 84 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 at www.lexmark.com. To connect your printer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, refer to
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    Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 85 6 Follow the instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation. An alignment page prints. - If the alignment page does not print, make sure you installed the cartridges correctly. For help, see Installing a cartridge. - If the paper
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    the instructions on your screen to install the printer software. Note: If either the Printer Selection or the New Network Printer Found dialog box appears, follow the instructions displayed. Click the ? on the screen or contact your network administrator for help. Using this Guide... www.lexmark
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 87 Solving network printing problems For help, first see Solving general printing problems. If one or more of the following conditions applies to your network
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 88 3 From the dialog box: Click: To: A printer from the list of Enter an available IP address for the selected printer. For help available network printers,
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    Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 89 Troubleshooting your network printer Try these solutions when you cannot print to your network printer: 1 Make sure your printer is connected to a working network connection. 2 If you are using a Lexmark adapter, make sure
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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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    or jams. Power light is blinking The print cartridge carrier is stalled. 1 Check your computer screen for error messages. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer back on. For more help, see Clearing paper misfeeds or jams. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 92 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 Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 93 Printer is plugged in, but does not print Make sure: • The printer is on and the printer cable is securely attached at both ends. If your printer is connected
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 94 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 sure the printer is not
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 95 Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print Make sure: • You remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges.
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 96 Recovering when your computer stops responding If your computer locks up while your document is printing, you may need to turn off the printer and the computer
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    overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 97 3 Continue to hold the Shift key until you see the Mac OS screen and the words Extensions Off. 4 Release the Shift key. 5 Locate the Lexmark Z55 printer icon on your desktop. The
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    Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 98 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 Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 99 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 of paper
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    Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 100 Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty paper Make sure: • Your printer feeds paper without problems. Load the envelopes or specialty paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 101 Printer has a paper jam If the paper is lodged too far into the printer and cannot be removed: 1 Turn the printer off. 2 Turn the printer back on. 3 If the
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 102 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, or clean the
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 103 Print is too dark or smudged • Make sure the paper is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before handling the paper. You might want to try
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    Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 104 Print smears on the page • Try the Wait for pages to dry function. • The next page exiting the printer may be smearing the ink. Remove each page as it exits the printer and let it dry completely before stacking. • Try Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 105 Print quality is poor at the edges Like other printers, your printer cannot print jobs • 19 mm (0.75 in.) recommended for color print jobs Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    print jobs and print your job again. To cancel all print jobs: a From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 printer icon. b Highlight each print job. c Click the Trash button. • Try Aligning the print cartridges. • Try Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 107 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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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 108 Colors on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the section Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen.
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    Notices Index Using this Guide... Troubleshooting 109 Solving specialty paper problems Use this section to help solve problems with specialty paper. Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together • Use a photo paper or transparency designed for an inkjet printer. • Make sure you loaded
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Troubleshooting 110 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
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    Lexmark Z55 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 111
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Notices 112 Edition notice Edition: January 2002 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Notices 113 this service is not intended to state or imply that only that product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Notices 114 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 Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Notices 115 Warning Warning: A warning identifies something that might damage your printer hardware or software. Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Index 116 A aligning print cartridges 73 automatic cartridge alignment 74 B banding 104 banner paper 62 black cartridge part number 79 blinking lights 91 booklets building 43
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... default settings 4 dialog boxes Page Setup 5 Print 7 downloaded printer 54 M manual cartridge alignment 74 margins, minimum settings 105 messages, error Ink Low 90 Paper Jam 90
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Index 118 N navigating User's Guide 2 network, setting up printer 87 notices edition notice 112 trademarks 114 warning 115 nozzles, print wiping 76 n-up printing See handouts O
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    102 software 83 specialty paper 109 unsuccessful or slow printing 92 printing User's Guide 2 problem solving see troubleshooting R removing print cartridges 68 replacing the print cartridge 68 S searching User's Guide 2 sensor, paper type 17 setting recommendations banner paper 65 booklets 41 both
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    Lexmark Z55 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Index 120 handouts 57 troubleshooting alignment page 110 blank pages 95 computer stops responding 96 error messages 90 flashing lights 90 general printing problems 81 improving
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