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... printer parts 2 Step 3: Connect the power supply 3 Step 4: Connect the USB cable 4 Step 5: Install the print cartridges 4 Step 6: Load the paper 6 Step 7: Install the printer ...software 7 Printing for fun 11 Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows 12 More fun printing ideas 14 Learning about your printer 15 Understanding the printer... parts 15 Using the software to select your printer settings 16 Using the software to meet your printing needs 18 Finding the printer...
... printer parts 2 Step 3: Connect the power supply 3 Step 4: Connect the USB cable 4 Step 5: Install the print cartridges 4 Step 6: Load the paper 6 Step 7: Install the printer ...software 7 Printing for fun 11 Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows 12 More fun printing ideas 14 Learning about your printer 15 Understanding the printer... parts 15 Using the software to select your printer settings 16 Using the software to meet your printing needs 18 Finding the printer...
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Step 1: Make sure your computer is on Windows 98/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, contact Lexmark (see page 28). 2
Step 1: Make sure your computer is on Windows 98/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, contact Lexmark (see page 28). 2
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... can print with a color print cartridge (P/N 15M0120) and a black print cartridge (P/N 12A1970). You can purchase a photo cartridge (P/N 12A1990), a high yield color cartridge (P/N 15M0125), or a high yield black cartridge (P/N 12A1975) separately. 4 Look for this symbol: Step 5: Install the print cartridges Your printer came with : • A color cartridge in the left carrier and a black cartridge in the right carrier. • A color print cartridge in the left...
... can print with a color print cartridge (P/N 15M0120) and a black print cartridge (P/N 12A1970). You can purchase a photo cartridge (P/N 12A1990), a high yield color cartridge (P/N 15M0125), or a high yield black cartridge (P/N 12A1975) separately. 4 Look for this symbol: Step 5: Install the print cartridges Your printer came with : • A color cartridge in the left carrier and a black cartridge in the right carrier. • A color print cartridge in the left...
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Learning about your printer Understanding the printer parts Paper support Holds paper upright. USB cable connector 15 Paper feed button and light Press to turn printer on or off. Power button and light Press to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Power supply connector Paper exit tray Holds paper as it exits. Front cover Open to paper for proper feeding. Paper guide Position next to install cartridges or clear a paper jam.
Learning about your printer Understanding the printer parts Paper support Holds paper upright. USB cable connector 15 Paper feed button and light Press to turn printer on or off. Power button and light Press to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing. Power supply connector Paper exit tray Holds paper as it exits. Front cover Open to paper for proper feeding. Paper guide Position next to install cartridges or clear a paper jam.
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....1: 1 From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the: OS X Disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z54 Users Guide.pdf icon. 18 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...
....1: 1 From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the: OS X Disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. 2 Double-click the Lexmark Z54 Users Guide.pdf icon. 18 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...
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....1 • From the Apple menu, 1 From the Dock, click choose Control Panels the Finder icon. The Lexmark Z54 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z54 Utility is your complete guide to cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, obtaining information about your printer. Print dialog box, click Help. 3 Click the back arrow, and then click...
....1 • From the Apple menu, 1 From the Dock, click choose Control Panels the Finder icon. The Lexmark Z54 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z54 Utility is your complete guide to cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, obtaining information about your printer. Print dialog box, click Help. 3 Click the back arrow, and then click...
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..., choose Control Panels. For help , see page 3. Is the black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) in the right carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) in your list of the print cartridges. From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the: OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. Make sure you remove the sticker and transparent tape...
..., choose Control Panels. For help , see page 3. Is the black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) in the right carrier and the color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) in your list of the print cartridges. From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the: OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. Make sure you remove the sticker and transparent tape...
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...with your attached device, not your computer? Did an alignment page print during setup? If the test page does not print, access the printer software Help (see page 19) for your computer screen. Page. - If not, make sure: - Check the documentation that came with...not, follow the instructions on your operating system. Lexmark Z54 Control Panel. 2 From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test 2 Click Print Test Page. You installed the print cartridges correctly (see page 19). You follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from any error message on any external devices, ...
...with your attached device, not your computer? Did an alignment page print during setup? If the test page does not print, access the printer software Help (see page 19) for your computer screen. Page. - If not, make sure: - Check the documentation that came with...not, follow the instructions on your operating system. Lexmark Z54 Control Panel. 2 From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test 2 Click Print Test Page. You installed the print cartridges correctly (see page 19). You follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from any error message on any external devices, ...
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...) . . 18 H Help, finding 19 I I Want To menu (Windows 16 installing cartridges 4 printer software 7 Mac OS 10.0.3 to 10.1 . . . . . 10 Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 9 Windows 8 L Lexmark Solution Center (Windows) 18 Lexmark Z54 Utility (Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 9.2) . 19 N notices edition notice ii Energy.... . 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 10.1 19 loading paper 6 photo cards...
...) . . 18 H Help, finding 19 I I Want To menu (Windows 16 installing cartridges 4 printer software 7 Mac OS 10.0.3 to 10.1 . . . . . 10 Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2 9 Windows 8 L Lexmark Solution Center (Windows) 18 Lexmark Z54 Utility (Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 9.2) . 19 N notices edition notice ii Energy.... . 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 10.1 19 loading paper 6 photo cards...
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... 25 Windows I Want To menu 16 Lexmark Solution Center . . . 18 Print Properties 16 printer software CD, troubleshooting Macintosh 26 Windows 23 printing a photo (Windows 12 a test page 22 special projects 11 attached devices 22 cartridges 21 checklist 21 installation screen did not ... 9.2 26 Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10.1 . . . . 27 Windows 24 printer software CD Macintosh 26 Windows 23 test page 22 uninstalling software (Windows) . 25 USB cable, connecting 21 W Web address, Lexmark 28 R recommendations, paper 17 S safety information ii special projects, printing 11 T test...
... 25 Windows I Want To menu 16 Lexmark Solution Center . . . 18 Print Properties 16 printer software CD, troubleshooting Macintosh 26 Windows 23 printing a photo (Windows 12 a test page 22 special projects 11 attached devices 22 cartridges 21 checklist 21 installation screen did not ... 9.2 26 Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10.1 . . . . 27 Windows 24 printer software CD Macintosh 26 Windows 23 test page 22 uninstalling software (Windows) . 25 USB cable, connecting 21 W Web address, Lexmark 28 R recommendations, paper 17 S safety information ii special projects, printing 11 T test...
Online User's Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 12 Control Panel Use the Control Panel to monitor your printer and printer supplies. 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 this Guide...
www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Printer overview 12 Control Panel Use the Control Panel to monitor your printer and printer supplies. 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 this Guide...
Online User's Guide for Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2
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... Ordering supplies. For more information, see Replacing the print cartridge. Order supplies, such as print cartridges, from the Lexmark Web site. Obtain printer software version information. For more information, see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles. Printer overview 14 Click the: Cartridges tab About tab Select: Install/Change Cartridge Align Cartridges Clean Print Nozzles Print Test Page Order Supplies When...
... Ordering supplies. For more information, see Replacing the print cartridge. Order supplies, such as print cartridges, from the Lexmark Web site. Obtain printer software version information. For more information, see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles. Printer overview 14 Click the: Cartridges tab About tab Select: Install/Change Cartridge Align Cartridges Clean Print Nozzles Print Test Page Order Supplies When...
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... cable connector When you want to: • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear a paper jam. Check the printer status. Connect the printer to the printer. Printer overview 17 Use this Guide... Turn the printer on or off. www.lexmark.com Keep paper straight in the printer. Stack paper after printing. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the...
... cable connector When you want to: • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear a paper jam. Check the printer status. Connect the printer to the printer. Printer overview 17 Use this Guide... Turn the printer on or off. www.lexmark.com Keep paper straight in the printer. Stack paper after printing. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the...
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Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 66 • Replacing the print cartridge • Aligning the print cartridges • Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles • Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts • Preserving the print cartridges • Ordering supplies www.lexmark.com
Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 66 • Replacing the print cartridge • Aligning the print cartridges • Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles • Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts • Preserving the print cartridges • Ordering supplies www.lexmark.com
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Removing the used cartridge 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 3 Remove the used one. Store it in an airtight container or dispose of it properly. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 67 Replacing the print cartridge Before you install a new or replacement print cartridge, remove the used cartridge. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. Using this Guide...
Removing the used cartridge 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 3 Remove the used one. Store it in an airtight container or dispose of it properly. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Maintenance 67 Replacing the print cartridge Before you install a new or replacement print cartridge, remove the used cartridge. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. Using this Guide...
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... the cartridge. Your printer came with: Color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) Black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) You can print with: • A black cartridge in the right carrier and a color cartridge in the left carrier. • A photo cartridge* in the right carrier and a color cartridge in the left carrier. * You can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. Maintenance 68 Installing a cartridge For best results, use Lexmark...
... the cartridge. Your printer came with: Color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) Black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) You can print with: • A black cartridge in the right carrier and a color cartridge in the left carrier. • A photo cartridge* in the right carrier and a color cartridge in the left carrier. * You can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. Maintenance 68 Installing a cartridge For best results, use Lexmark...
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Note: The front cover must be closed to the loading position. 3 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Snap the cartridges into place. Maintenance 69 SNAP 5 Close the front cover. SNAP www.lexmark.com Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Note: The cartridge carrier moves to start a new print job. Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... 2 Open the front cover.
Note: The front cover must be closed to the loading position. 3 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. 4 Snap the cartridges into place. Maintenance 69 SNAP 5 Close the front cover. SNAP www.lexmark.com Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Note: The cartridge carrier moves to start a new print job. Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... 2 Open the front cover.
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... an alignment page. 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete cartridge alignment. Note: If an old cartridge is a New Cartridge or an Old Cartridge. Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 70 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed. 5 Important: For correct ink levels, specify...
... an alignment page. 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete cartridge alignment. Note: If an old cartridge is a New Cartridge or an Old Cartridge. Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... Maintenance 70 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed. 5 Important: For correct ink levels, specify...
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... or are misaligned at the left margin. • Vertical, straight lines are wavy. The Cartridge Alignment dialog box appears. 5 Decide how you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. However, you may also need to align the cartridges: - Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... www...
... or are misaligned at the left margin. • Vertical, straight lines are wavy. The Cartridge Alignment dialog box appears. 5 Decide how you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. However, you may also need to align the cartridges: - Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... www...
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Maintenance 72 a If you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. For help, see Installing a cartridge. If the alignment page does not print, make sure you chose to select the number that matches the darkest arrow... each alignment group, and then click OK. b Use the arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to manually align the cartridges, find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide...
Maintenance 72 a If you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. For help, see Installing a cartridge. If the alignment page does not print, make sure you chose to select the number that matches the darkest arrow... each alignment group, and then click OK. b Use the arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to manually align the cartridges, find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. www.lexmark.com Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide...