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Understanding the printer software
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• Print dialog box
To customize the settings for your document, use the Page Setup dialog box and the Print
dialog box. For more information on which settings to select for your document, see Printing
ideas. When you installed the printer software, the Page Setup and Print dialog boxes were
set to these default settings:
Print Quality: Normal
Paper Type: Plain
Paper Size: A4 or U.S. Letter
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Page Setup dialog box
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While the document you want to print is open, use the Page Setup dialog box to select
1 From the File menu of your software application, choose Page Setup.
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2 Change the settings as needed.
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From the pop-up
menu in the upper
left, choose:
Select:
When you want to:
General
Paper Size
Choose a paper size or create a custom
paper size.
Scaling
Change the scaling value of the document.
Valid values are between 25% and 400%.
Orientation
Watermarks
Choose between portrait and landscape.
Choose a watermark design.
Watermark
For more information about these settings, click Help. When you are finished, click
Done.
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Print dialog box
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While your document is open, you can use the Print dialog box to select settings that affect
1 From the software application File menu, choose Print.
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2 Change the settings as needed.
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From the
pop-up
menu in the
upper left,
choose:
Select:
Copies
Collated
Pages
When you want to:
General
Specify the number of copies to print (from 1 to 999).
Sort multiple copy jobs.
Print all of the pages in a document or print a range of pages.
Wait for
pages to
dry
Add more time between pages as they exit the printer. Select this
option when you want to keep documents from smearing.
Revert to
Defaults
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From the
pop-up
menu in the
upper left,
choose:
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Select:
Print Quality Select Quick Print, Normal, Better, or Best.
Normal print quality is recommended for most documents. Higher
When you want to:
Paper Type/
Quality
print quality settings result in better quality documents, but take
longer to print.
Paper Type Select Plain (the default), Coated, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer,
or Glossy/Photo.
Layout
Booklet
Poster
Print a booklet.
Print a poster.
Pages/
Sheet
Page First
Print the pages in reverse order so the first page of your document
is on top of the stack in the paper exit tray.
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Print on
Print your document on both sides of the paper.
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From the
pop-up
menu in the
upper left,
choose:
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Select:
When you want to:
Color
ColorSync
Color
Select a printer profile to match the color on the screen to the
color in the document.
Matching
Built-In
Color
Let the printer software match the color on the screen to the color
in the document.
Matching
Background
Printing
Print in:
Print when you have limited system resources.
Foreground
Note: You cannot use the computer to perform other tasks
while printing in the foreground.
Print in:
Background all jobs unless a problem occurs.
Note: You can use the computer to perform other tasks while
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Print Time
• Select an exact date and time for the document to print.
• Mark a print job Urgent.
• Put a print job on hold.
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3 If you want more information about the settings in the Print dialog box, click Help to
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view the printer software Help. When you are finished, click Done.
5 Click Print to apply your settings and print your document.
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Control Panel
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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
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Click the:
Select:
Cartridges tab
Install/Change
Cartridge
Specify cartridge settings in the printer software
when installing or changing a cartridge. For more
information, see Replacing the print cartridge.
Align Cartridges
Align the cartridges. For more information, see
Aligning the print cartridges.
Clean Print
Nozzles
Improve print quality by cleaning clogged print
nozzles. For more information, see Cleaning the
print cartridge nozzles.
Print Test Page
Order Supplies
Print a test page to verify your printer is functioning
properly.
Ordering supplies.
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About tab
Obtain printer software version information.
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Click the:
Select:
When you want to:
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Advanced menu Select Printer
• Select a printer and make it the default printer.
• Find the IP address for the selected printer.
• Add a printer located on a remote subnet. You
can add a single printer or search the subnet for
all available printers.
• View a list of all USB, USB print sharing, and
network printers.
Network Printer
Configuration
• Configure an unconfigured network printer.
• View a list of network printers.
2 To learn more about what you can do with your printer, click the ? to view the printer
software Help. When you are finished, click Done.
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Understanding the printer parts
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The table on the next page describes each part.
Power supply connector
Paper support
Paper guide
USB cable connector
Power button and Power light
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Front cover
Paper exit tray
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Use this:
When you want to:
Front cover
• Install or change print cartridges.
• Clear a paper jam.
Paper exit tray
Stack paper after printing.
Eject paper from the printer.
Paper feed button
Paper feed light
Check the printer status. For more information, see
Understanding error messages and flashing lights.
Paper guide
Paper support
Power button
Power light
Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer.
Keep paper straight in the printer.
Turn the printer on or off.
Understanding error messages and flashing lights.
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Power supply connector
USB cable connector
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Basic printing is as easy as:
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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 paper, banner paper,
transparencies, or iron-on transfers), see Printing ideas.
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Step 1: Load the paper
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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 against the right side of the
paper support with the print side facing you.
Note: A4 and letter size paper should
extend slightly beyond the top of
the paper support. Do not force the
paper too far into the printer.
3 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left
edge of the paper.
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Step 2: Customize the printer settings
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to adjust the paper size printer setting.
If you are using specialty paper, such as photo paper, card stock, envelopes, or banner
paper, see Printing ideas to customize your printer settings.
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Step 3: Print your document
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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 Print.
2 Click Print.
Note: The paper exit tray holds 50 sheets of paper. If you want to print more than
50 sheets, make sure you remove the first 50 sheets before you continue
printing.
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• Printing on custom size
paper
• Printing on premium
(coated) paper
• Printing handouts
• Printing on both sides of a • Printing iron-on transfers
sheet of paper
• Printing transparencies
• Printing cards
• Printing your document in
• Printing envelopes
reverse order
• Printing color images in
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• Printing labels
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Printing photos
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You can load up to 25 sheets of coated, photo, or glossy paper, depending on the thickness of
the paper. You may want to print your photos on plain paper before loading photo paper and
changing your settings. This ensures that you do not waste photo paper perfecting the image
you would like to print. To print on photo cards, see Printing cards.
Step 1: Load the photo paper
• If your photo paper came with instructions,
read them carefully.
• Make sure your paper is not used or damaged.
• Make sure the glossy or coated side is facing
you.
• Load the paper against the right side of the
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• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper.
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Step 2: Customize the print settings
For help, see Understanding the printer software.
1 Choose a paper size and orientation:
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a From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size for your photo. To
choose a custom paper size, see Printing on custom size paper.
c Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation.
d Click OK.
2 Choose a paper type, print quality, and color setting:
a From the software application File menu, choose Print.
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d From the pop-up menu, in the upper left choose Color.
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e Select Built-In Color Matching.
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f From the Document Color pop-up menu, choose Natural Color.
Step 3: Print your photos
Click 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.
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Printing on premium (coated) paper
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You can load up to 100 pages of premium (coated) paper, depending on the thickness of the
paper.
Step 1: Load the premium (coated)
paper
• If your paper 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.
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Step 2: Customize the print settings
For help, see Understanding the printer software.
1 Choose a paper size and orientation:
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a From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size for your document. To
choose a custom paper size, see Printing on custom size paper.
c Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation.
d Click OK.
2 Choose a paper type and print quality:
a From the software application File menu, choose Print.
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Step 3: Print your document
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Click Print.
Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets of premium paper. To print more
than 50 pages, remove the first 50 sheets from the paper exit tray, and
then continue printing.
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Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper
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Conserve paper by printing on both sides. You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time,
depending on the thickness of the paper. For the best print quality, use thick paper.
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.
3 Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation.
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5 From the software application File menu, choose Print.
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6 From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Layout.
7 Select Print on Both Sides.
8 Select the graphic for the binding edge (Top Flip or Side Flip) for your document.
If you select Top Flip, the pages of your document turn like the pages of a legal pad. If
you select Side Flip, the pages of your document turn like the pages of a magazine.
9 Continue with the next step to print your document.
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Step 3: Print your document
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1 Click Print.
The odd-numbered pages print, and then
your printer software prompts you to reload
the paper.
2 Remove the stack of paper 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.
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Printing cards
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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
• If your cards came with instructions, read them
carefully.
• Make sure your cards are not used or
damaged.
• Make sure the print side is facing you.
• Load the cards vertically against the right side
of the paper support.
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Step 2: Customize the print settings
For help, see Understanding the printer software.
1 Choose a paper size and orientation:
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a From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the card size for your document. To
select a custom size paper, see Printing on custom size paper.
c Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation.
d Click OK.
2 Choose a print quality and paper type:
a From the software application File menu, choose Print.
c Choose:
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take longer to print.
Step 3: Print your cards
Click Print.
Note: You can use the Wait for pages to dry function or remove each card as it
exits the printer and let it dry before stacking.
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Printing envelopes
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You can load up to 10 envelopes, depending on the thickness of the envelopes.
Step 1: Load the envelopes
Note: Do not use envelopes with holes,
windows, deep embossing, metal
clasps, string ties, or metal folding
bars.
• Make sure your envelopes are not used or
damaged.
• Make sure the print side is facing you.
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Note: Do not push the envelopes too far into the printer.
• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the envelopes.
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Step 2: Customize the print settings
For help, see Understanding the printer software.
1 Choose an envelope size and orientation:
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a From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the appropriate envelope size.
To select a custom envelope size, see Printing on custom size paper.
c Choose Landscape orientation.
Note: Many software applications are designed to override the envelope settings
in Page Setup. Make sure Landscape orientation is also selected in your
software application.
d Click OK.
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b From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Paper Type/Quality.
c From the Print Quality area, choose Normal print quality.
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d Choose Plain for the paper type.
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Step 3: Print your envelopes
Click Print.
Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 10 envelopes. To print more than 10
envelopes, remove the first 10 envelopes from the paper exit tray before
the others print.
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Printing color images in black and white
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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 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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Step 2: Customize the print settings
For help, see Understanding the printer software.
1 From the software application File menu, choose Print.
3 Select Built-In Color Matching.
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4 From the Document Color pop-up menu, choose Black Only.
5 Continue customizing your document following the steps in Basic printing or
Printing ideas or continue with the next step.
Step 3: Print your document
Click Print.
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Printing a booklet
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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.
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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Step 2: Customize the print settings
For help, see Understanding the printer software.
1 Choose a paper size and orientation:
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a From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size area, choose A4, A5, U.S. Letter, or Statement.
c Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation.
d Click OK.
2 Choose a paper type and print quality:
a From the software application File menu, choose Print.
b From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Paper Type/Quality.
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– Better or Best for the print quality
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f Select Booklet.
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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 the group of pages that are folded in half and
stacked before binding. When printing with thick paper,
select a smaller number of sheets to bundle for easier
binding.
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Step 3: Print your booklet
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1 Click Print.
After the first half of your booklet prints, your
printer software prompts you to reload the
paper.
2 Remove the stack from the paper exit tray.
3 Load the stack of 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.
4 Click Continue.
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Step 4: Build your booklet
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After your document prints, stack and bind your booklet.
1 Remove the first bundle from the paper exit tray, fold it in half, and then set it aside.
2 Remove the next bundle, fold it in half, and then stack it on top of the first bundle.
3 Continue to stack the bundles on top of each other until your booklet is complete.
4 Bind the bundles to complete your booklet.
Five bundles
stacked to form
a booklet.
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Printing labels
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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
them carefully.
• Make sure your labels are not used or
damaged.
• Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the
edge of a label.
• Make sure there are no missing or curled labels.
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Step 2: Customize the print settings
For help, see Understanding the printer software.
1 Choose a paper size and orientation:
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a From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size area, choose A4 or U.S. Letter.
c Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation.
d Click OK.
2 Choose a paper type and print quality:
a From the software application File menu, choose Print.
b From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Paper Type/Quality.
c From the Print Quality area, select Normal.
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Step 3: Print your labels
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Click Print.
Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 10 sheets of labels. To print more than 10
sheets, remove the first 10 sheets from the paper exit tray before the
others print.
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Printing on custom size paper
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You can load up to 100 sheets of custom size paper at a time, depending on the thickness of
the paper.
Step 1: Load the custom size paper
• Make sure your paper is not used or damaged.
• Make sure the paper size fits within these
dimensions:
– Width: 76 to 216 mm (3 to 8.5 in.)
– Height: 127 to 355.6 mm (5 to 14 in.)
• Make sure the print side is facing you.
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Step 2: Customize the print settings
For help, see Understanding the printer software.
1 Create a custom paper size:
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a From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose Edit Custom Paper Sizes, and then
click New.
c From the Units pop-up menu, choose Millimeters (mm) or Inches (in.), and then
type the dimensions for your custom paper size.
d From the Kind pop-up menu, choose U.S. Letter, Envelope, or Card, and then type
a unique name for your custom paper size in the Paper Size Name box.
e Click Save, and then click Done.
f Click OK on the Page Setup dialog box.
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Printing handouts
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You can conserve paper by printing handouts. Handouts are multiple page images on a
single sheet of paper. You can load up to 100 sheets of paper, depending on the thickness of
the paper.
Step 1: Load the paper
• If your paper 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.
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Step 2: Customize the print settings
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For help, see Understanding the printer software.
You can print your handouts on one side or on both sides of the paper.
1 Choose a paper size and orientation:
a From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose a paper size.
c Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation, and then click OK.
2 Choose a print quality and paper type:
a From the software application File menu, choose Print.
b From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Paper Type/Quality.
c Select a paper type for your document.
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print on one sheet.
h Select Print Borders to print a border around each page image.
If you are printing your handouts on one side of the paper, continue with the next step to print
your handouts.
To print your handout on both sides of the paper:
1 Select Print on Both Sides.
2 Select a graphic for the binding edge (Top or Side Flip).
If you select Top Flip, the pages of your handouts turn like the pages of a legal pad. If
you select Side Flip, the pages of your handouts turn like the pages of a magazine.
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1 Click Print.
If you formatted your handouts to print on one side of each page, you are finished.
If you formatted your handouts to print on both sides of each page, continue with the
next step.
2 After the first half of your handouts 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.
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Printing iron-on transfers
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You can load up to 25 iron-on transfers, depending on the thickness of the iron-on transfers.
You may want to print your image on plain paper before printing it on an iron-on transfer. This
ensures you do not waste iron-on transfers perfecting the image you would like to print. When
the image prints to your satisfaction, load the iron-on transfers.
Step 1: Load the iron-on transfers
• If your transfers came with instructions, read
them carefully.
• Make sure your transfers are not used or
damaged.
• Make sure the print (blank) side is facing you.
• Load the iron-on transfers vertically against
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Step 2: Customize the print settings
For help, see Understanding the printer software.
1 Choose a paper size:
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a From the software application File menu, choose Page
Setup.
b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose A4 or U.S.
Letter.
c Click OK.
2 Choose a paper type and print quality:
a From the software application File menu, choose Print.
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Step 3: Print your iron-on transfers
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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.
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Printing transparencies
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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 transparencies have paper backing
sheets, make sure you separate the paper from
the transparencies before you load them.
• Make sure your transparencies are not used or
damaged.
• If your transparencies came with instructions, read them carefully.
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Step 2: Customize the print settings
For help, see Understanding the printer software.
1 Choose a paper size:
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a From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose A4 or U.S. Letter.
c Click OK.
2 Choose a paper type and print quality:
a From the software application File menu, choose Print.
b From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Paper Type/Quality.
c Choose:
– Transparency for the Paper Type
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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 for pages to dry
function. Transparencies may require up to 15 minutes to dry.
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Printing your document in reverse order
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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.
• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper.
Step 2: Customize the print settings
For help, see Understanding the printer software.
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b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size for your document.
c Choose Portrait or Landscape.
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d Click OK.
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2 Choose a paper type and print quality:
b From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Paper Type/Quality.
c Choose a print quality.
Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may
take longer to print.
d Choose a paper type.
3 From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Layout.
4 Select Print Last Page First.
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than 50 sheets, remove the first 50 sheets from the paper exit tray before
the others print.
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Printing a banner
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banner printing.
Step 1: Load the banner paper
Make sure your banner paper is not used or damaged.
1 Remove any paper from the paper support.
2 Tear off enough pages for the banner
including one extra sheet, and then place
them behind the printer.
3 Load the unattached leading edge of the first
page into the printer, with the right side
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Step 2: Customize the print settings
For help, see Understanding the printer software.
1 Choose a paper size and orientation:
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a From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose Banner (A4) or Banner (Letter).
Note: If you do not choose the correct paper size, the banner paper may cause a
paper jam. For help, see Clearing paper misfeeds or jams.
c Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation.
d Click OK.
2 Choose a paper type and print quality:
c Select Plain for the paper type.
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d Select Normal for the print quality.
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Step 3: Print your banner
1 Click Print.
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2 When the banner is finished printing:
a Press the paper feed button to feed any extra paper through the printer.
b Tear the banner paper on the perforated line (if there is any extra paper).
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• Replacing the print cartridge
• Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles
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• Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts
• Preserving the print cartridges
• Ordering supplies
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Replacing the print cartridge
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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 front cover.
The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position,
unless the printer is busy.
3 Remove the used cartridge. Store it in an airtight
container or dispose of it properly.
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Installing a cartridge
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For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Refilling print cartridges can affect print quality and
cause damage to the printer.
Your printer came with:
You can print with:
Color cartridge
(P/N 15M0120)
• A black cartridge in the right carrier and a color
cartridge in the left carrier.
Black cartridge
(P/N 12A1970)
• A photo cartridge* in the right carrier and a
color cartridge in the left carrier.
* You can purchase a photo cartridge (P/N 12A1990) separately.
1 If you are installing a new cartridge,
remove the sticker and transparent tape
from the back and bottom of the cartridge.
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2 Open the front cover.
Note: The cartridge carrier moves to the
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loading position.
3 Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Insert the
black cartridge in the right carrier.
4 Snap the cartridges into
SNAP
place.
SNAP
5 Close the front cover.
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Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software
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For help, see Installing a cartridge.
1 After you install the cartridge, from the Apple menu, choose Control Panels.
2 Choose the Lexmark Z54 Control Panel.
3 Click the Install/Change Cartridge button.
4 Choose the type of cartridge you installed.
5 Important: For correct ink levels, specify whether the cartridge is a New Cartridge or
an Old Cartridge.
Note: If an old cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Control
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9 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete cartridge alignment. For help, see
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Aligning the print cartridges
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Typically, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. However, you
may also need to align cartridges when:
• Characters are improperly formed or are misaligned at the left margin.
• Vertical, straight lines are wavy.
To align the cartridges:
1 Load plain paper. For help, see Load the paper.
2 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels.
3 Choose the Lexmark Z54 Control Panel.
4 From the Cartridges tab, click Align Cartridges.
The Cartridge Alignment dialog box appears.
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best alignment and automatically aligns the cartridges.
– If you choose Manual Alignment, you must select the best alignment values from
the printed page.
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a If you chose to manually align the cartridges, find the number under the darkest
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arrow for each alignment group.
matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for each alignment group, and then
click OK.
If the alignment page does not print, make sure you have completely removed the
sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. For help, see Installing a
cartridge.
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Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles
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To improve print quality, you may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles. Clean the nozzles
when:
• Characters are not printing completely.
• White dashes appear in graphics or printed
• Colors on print jobs are faded or they differ
text.
from the colors on the screen.
• Print is smudged or too dark.
To clean the nozzles:
1 Load paper. For help, see Load the paper.
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A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to clean any that are clogged.
5 To further improve print quality, try Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and
contacts, and then print your document again. If the print quality has not improved,
try Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles up to two more times.
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Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts
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If the print quality does not improve after Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles, there may
be dried ink on the nozzles or contacts.
1 Remove the print cartridge. For help, see Replacing the print cartridge.
2 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.
Hold the damp cloth against the nozzles
for about three seconds. Gently blot and
wipe dry in one direction.
Hold a clean section of cloth against the
contacts for about three seconds. Gently blot
and wipe dry in one direction.
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b
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3 Allow the nozzles and contacts to dry completely.
4 Reinstall the print cartridges, and then print your document again.
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Preserving the print cartridges
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To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from your
printer:
• Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it.
• Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace it, clean it, or store it in an
airtight container. The cartridge will not print correctly if left exposed for an extended
period of 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.
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Ordering supplies
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To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at
www.lexmark.com.
Item:
Part number:
15M0120 or 15M0125
12A1970 or 12A1975
12A1990
Color cartridge
Black cartridge
Photo cartridge (optional)
USB cable
12A2405
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• Solving general printing problems
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• Solving network printing problems
• Understanding error messages and flashing lights
• Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing
• Recovering when your computer stops responding
• Clearing paper misfeeds or jams
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• Alignment page does not print
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Solving general printing problems
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When you have a printing problem, first make sure:
• The power supply is plugged into the printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet.
• Both the computer and the printer are on. If you are using your printer on a network,
make sure your computer is connected to the network, your Lexmark adapter is on,
and all indicator lights are on. For more information, refer to the adapter
documentation.
• No printer lights are blinking. For help, see Understanding error messages and
flashing lights.
• The printer software is installed correctly:
a From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels.
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• The printer is set as the default printer.
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To set the printer to be the default printer:
b From the Printing menu, select Set Default Printer.
• The printer is connected directly to your computer, a network connection, or through a
Lexmark adapter.
After you check all of the previous items, try Printing a test page.
Printing a test page
1 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels.
2 Choose the Lexmark Z54 Control Panel.
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the software application you used to create your document.
– If the test page does not print, see Test page does not print.
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Solving printer software installation problems
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If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears
when you try to print. You may need to uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it.
Uninstalling the printer software
1 Insert the printer software CD.
The Lexmark Installer screen appears.
2 Click Uninstall.
3 Follow the instructions on your screen to uninstall the printer software.
4 Restart your computer.
5 Continue with Installing the printer software.
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Installing the printer software
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You can install the printer software using the CD that came with your printer, or you can
To connect your printer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, refer to the documentation that
came with your adapter.
Using the CD that came with your printer
1 Close all open software applications.
2 When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD.
The Lexmark Installer screen appears.
3 Click Install and Agree.
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contact your network administrator for help.
5 Click Continue to print an alignment page, used to automatically align the cartridges.
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6 Follow the instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation.
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An alignment page prints.
correctly. For help, see Installing a cartridge.
– If the paper is jammed, make sure you follow the instructions on the error
message that is displayed. For help, see Clearing paper misfeeds or jams.
Note: A printer icon is automatically created on your desktop.
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Using the World Wide Web
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1 Make sure Stuffit Expander is loaded on your system.
operating system.
3 Click the binhex (.hqx) file to download and install.
4 Use Stuffit Expander to expand the file on your desktop.
5 Double-click the Lexmark Z54 Installer.
6 Follow 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
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Solving network printing problems
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For help, first see Solving general printing problems.
If one or more of the following conditions applies to your network printer, you must enter an IP
address to set up your network printer:
the Printer Selection dialog.
• Your printer is on a remote subnet.
If one or more of the conditions above applies to your network printer, continue with Entering
an IP address. If none of these conditions apply, continue with Troubleshooting your
network printer.
Entering an IP address
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3 From the dialog box:
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Click:
To:
Enter an available IP address for the selected printer. For help
A printer from the list of
available network printers, selecting an IP address, refer to the documentation you used to
and then click Configure... set up your network or contact your network administrator.
Add Remote...
Expand the printer list to include printers on a remote subnet.
• If you choose Add Single Printer, enter the IP address for
the printer you want to add.
• If you choose Search Subnet, enter the IP address of the
subnet you want to scan. Any remote printers that are
found will be added to the printer list. These printers are
saved in the list if a printer is added in the Control Panel.
The IP address of your network printer is set.
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Troubleshooting your network printer
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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 all of the indicator lights are on. For
help locating these lights, refer to the adapter documentation.
3 Make sure the printer software is installed correctly:
a From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels.
b If a Control Panel 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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Understanding error messages and flashing lights
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Use this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and
adapter documentation.
Paper Jam message
When you have a paper jam, the paper feed light blinks and an error message appears on
your screen. For help clearing a paper jam, see 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.
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Paper feed light is blinking
If the printer is out of paper:
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1 Load paper. For help, see Load the paper.
2 Press the paper feed button.
If the printer has a paper jam, see Clearing paper
misfeeds or jams.
Power light is flashing
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
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For help, first see Solving general printing problems.
If there is still a problem, click the topic that best describes it:
• Printer is plugged in, but does not
• Printer ejects a blank page after
print
appearing to print
• Test page does not print
• Printer prints very slowly
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Printer is plugged in, but does not print
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Make sure:
• The printer is on and the printer cable is securely attached at both ends. If your printer
lights are on. For help, refer to the adapter documentation.
• The paper is loaded correctly and not pushed too far into the printer. For help, see
Basic printing. If the paper is jammed, see Clearing paper misfeeds or jams.
• The printer is not being held or paused. To check the printer status:
a From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z54 printer icon.
b Make sure the Hold button is not selected.
• The printer is set as the default printer. To set the printer as the default:
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If the test page prints, the printer is functioning properly. If it does not print, see Test page
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Test page does not print
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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 being held or paused. To check the printer status:
a From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z54 printer icon.
b Make sure the Hold button is not selected.
c 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 printing problems
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cartridges. For help, see Replacing the print cartridge.
• Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles. Try Cleaning the print cartridge
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• Close any software applications not in use.
• Check the document you are printing. Photos and graphics may take longer to print
than regular text. Documents that are large or that contain background images may
also take longer to print.
• Check the printer to see if another document is being printed. Print jobs are printed in
the order the printer receives them. If other documents were sent to the printer before
yours, your document is delayed until the other documents print.
• Decrease the print quality setting to Normal or Quick Print.
Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may
take longer to print.
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Recovering when your computer stops responding
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If your computer locks up while your document is printing, you may need to turn off the printer
and the computer. When you turn them back on, the desktop printer spooler may attempt to
start printing the job that was in the queue before the computer locked up. This could cause
your system to lock up again.
One way to recover from this problem is to:
1 Disconnect the printer cable from your computer.
2 Restart your computer.
3 Delete the print job:
a From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z54 printer icon.
b Highlight your print job.
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4 Plug the printer cable back into the computer.
Another way to recover from this problem is to:
1 Turn the printer and the computer off.
2 Press and hold the Shift key and turn the computer on.
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3 Continue to hold the Shift key until you see the Mac OS screen and the words
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Extensions Off.
4 Release the Shift key.
5 Locate the Lexmark Z54 printer icon on your desktop. The inactive printer spooler has
an X over it.
6 Double-click the Lexmark Z54 printer icon.
7 Drag your print jobs to the trash can.
8 Restart the computer to enable extensions.
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Clearing paper misfeeds or jams
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Click the topic that best describes your problem:
• Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets
• Printer has a paper jam
feed
• Printer does not feed envelopes or
specialty paper
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Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed
Make sure:
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• The edges of your paper are not curled.
• Your paper is recommended for inkjet printers.
• A piece of paper from a previous print job is not jammed in the printer.
• You do not load too much paper.
• You do not force the paper too far into the printer.
• The paper guide is against the left edge of the paper.
• The paper guide does not cause the paper to bow.
• The printer is on a flat, level surface.
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Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty paper
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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 edge of the envelopes or specialty paper. For help, see Printing
• You select the appropriate envelope or specialty paper size in the Page Setup dialog
box and the appropriate paper type in the Print dialog box.
• You are using a specialty paper or envelope size supported by your printer.
• Your software application is designed to print envelopes. For help, check your
software application documentation.
jam.
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b From the Printing menu, make sure Start Print Queue is selected.
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Printer has a paper jam
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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 printer does not automatically eject the page:
a Turn the printer off.
b Pull firmly on the paper to remove it.
If you cannot reach the paper, raise the front cover, pull the paper out, and then
close the front cover.
c Turn the printer on.
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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 nozzles.
• Print is too dark or smudged
• Vertical straight lines are not smooth
• Print smears on the page
• Printed characters are improperly
formed or misaligned
• Colors on the printout differ from the
colors on the screen
• Colors on the printout are faded
• Printed pages have alternating bands
of light and dark print (intermittent
printing)
• Characters are missing or unexpected
• Photos do not print as expected
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Print is too dark or smudged
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• Make sure the paper is straight and not wrinkled.
• Let the ink dry completely before handling the paper. You might want to try the Wait
• Make sure the paper type and paper size settings in the printer software match the
paper loaded in the printer. For help, see Understanding the printer software.
• Change the print quality setting to Quick Print.
• Try Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles.
Vertical straight lines are not smooth
To improve the print quality of vertical straight lines in tables, borders, and graphs:
• Select a higher print quality.
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Print smears on the page
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• Try the Wait for pages to dry function.
exits the printer and let it dry completely before stacking.
• Try Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles.
Printed pages have alternating bands of light and dark print
(intermittent printing)
• Select the Better or Best print quality.
• Print the document in the foreground rather than in the background. For help, see
Print in: Foreground.
cable.
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computer with a USB cable.
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Print quality is poor at the edges
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Like other printers, your printer cannot print on the extreme edges of a page.
Margin:
Minimum setting:
Left and right
• 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for U.S. Letter, U.S. Legal, Banner Letter,
and custom paper sizes
• 3.175 mm (0.125 in.) for envelopes
• 3.37 mm (0.13 in.) for most paper sizes
Top
• 1.7 mm (0.067 in.)
Bottom
• 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) for black print jobs
• 19 mm (0.75 in.) recommended for color print jobs
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Printed characters are improperly formed or misaligned
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• Cancel all print jobs and print your job again. To cancel all print jobs:
a From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z54 printer icon.
b Highlight each print job.
c Click the Trash button.
• Try Aligning the print cartridges.
• Try Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles.
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.
color variations.
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1 From the software application File menu, choose Print.
2 From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Color.
3 Select ColorSync Color Matching.
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4 Select a printer profile and a rendering intent.
Select Natural Color as the document color:
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2 From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Color.
3 Select Built-In Color Matching.
4 From Document Color, select Natural Color.
Colors on the printout are faded
Try the suggestions listed in the section Colors on the printout differ from the colors on
the screen. If the colors still seem faded, try Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles.
Characters are missing or unexpected
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Photos do not print as expected
To improve the quality of printed photos:
• Select a higher print quality.
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• Select photo paper as the paper type.
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Solving specialty paper problems
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Use this section to help solve problems with specialty paper.
• Use a photo paper or transparency designed for an inkjet printer.
• Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you) and selected the
appropriate settings in the printer software. For help, see Printing photos or
Printing transparencies.
• Try the Wait for pages to dry function.
• Remove each page as it exits the printer and let it dry completely before stacking.
Transparencies or photos contain white lines
appropriate settings in the printer software. For help, see Printing transparencies or
Printing photos.
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• Choose a higher print quality, such as Better or Best. For help, see Basic printing.
• Try Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles.
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Make sure:
• You completely removed the transparent tape and sticker from the back and bottom of
the print cartridges.
• You installed the cartridges correctly. For help, see Installing a cartridge.
• You loaded the paper correctly and did not push the paper too far into the printer. For
help, see Basic printing.
• If you are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on.
For more information, see the adapter documentation.
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This section contains information regarding legal notices.
• Edition notice
Printer overview
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Notices
• Trademarks
• Warning
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Edition notice
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Edition: January 2002
The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are
inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS
PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not
allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this
statement may not apply to you.
This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are
periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in later
editions. Improvements or changes in the products or the programs described may be made
at any time.
distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without
incurring any obligation to you. You can purchase additional copies of publications related to
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this product by calling 1-800-553-9727. In the United Kingdom and Eire, call 0628-481500. In
other countries, contact your point of purchase.
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manufacturer intends to make these available in all countries in which it operates. Any
reference to a product, program, or 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 that does not infringe any existing intellectual property right may be used instead.
Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products, programs, or
services, except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user’s
responsibility.
© Copyright 2002 Lexmark International, Inc.
All rights reserved.
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS
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Trademarks
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Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc.,
registered in the United States and/or other countries. Color Jetprinter is a trademark of
Lexmark International, Inc.
Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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ordering 77
part numbers 77
preserving 76
removing 67
handouts 52
index cards 33
iron-on transfers 56
labels 46
n-up
See handouts
Page Setup dialog box 5
photo cards 33
photo paper 24
postcards 33
premium paper 27
Print dialog box 7
printing color images in
black and white 39
printing in reverse order 61
printing last page first 61
printing on both sides of the
paper 29
A
Printer overview
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Maintenance
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Notices
aligning print cartridges 71
automatic cartridge
alignment 71
wiping 74
B
characters, misformed 104
cleaning, print cartridge
nozzles 73
banding 102
banner paper 63
black cartridge part number 77
blinking lights 89
booklets
coated paper 23
color cartridge part number 77
computer locks up 94
conserving color ink 38
contacts, wiping 74
Control Panel 12
custom size paper 48
customizing settings
banners 64
building 44
printing 40
buttons
paper feed 17
power 17
C
booklets 41
cards 33
coated paper 24
duplexing 29
envelopes 36
foils 59
glossy paper 24
greeting cards 33
transparencies 59
t-shirt transfers 56
two-sided printing 29
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USB 77
cards 32
cartridges, print
aligning 71
dark or smudged print 101
default settings 4
cleaning 73
installing 68
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dialog boxes
Page Setup 5
duplexing 29
envelopes 35
foils 58
H
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handouts 9, 51
Print 7
downloaded printer driver,
installing 84
duplex printing
glossy paper 23
greeting cards 32
handouts 51
index cards 32
iron-on transfers 55
labels 45
photo cards 32
photo paper 23
plain paper 19
postcards 32
premium paper 26
printing on both sides of the
paper 29
I
improving print quality 100
index cards 32
Ink Low message 88
installing
print cartridges 68
printer software 82
intermittent printing 102
iron-on transfers 55
See Printing on both sides
of a sheet of paper
E
edition notice 110
envelopes 35
error messages
Ink Low 88
L
Paper Jam 88
labels 45
last page first, printing 61
lights
transparencies 58
t-shirt transfers 55
F
flashing lights 88
foils
paper feed 89
power 89
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M
manual cartridge alignment 71
margins, minimum settings 103
messages, error
booklet 40
cards 32
coated paper 23
custom size paper 48
G
glossy paper 23
greeting cards 32
Ink Low 88
Paper Jam 88
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paper support 17
paper type
customizing settings 7
print cartridge
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aligning 71
cleaning 73
installing 68
ordering 77
part numbers 77
preserving 76
removing 67
replacing 67
wiping 74
navigating User’s Guide 2
network, setting up printer 85
notices
edition notice 110
trademarks 112
warning 113
black cartridge 77
color cartridge 77
photo cartridge 77
power supply 77
USB cable 77
nozzles, print
wiping 74
n-up printing
photo cards 32
photo cartridge part number 77
photo paper 23
pop-up menus
Color 10
Print dialog box 7
print in reverse order 61
print last page first 61
print nozzles, wiping 74
print on both sides of the
paper 29
print quality,
troubleshooting 100
printer driver
See handouts
O
ordering supplies 77
Kind 49
Paper Size 64
Paper Type/Quality 9
Units 49
Watermark 6
P
page settings, changing 4
Page Setup dialog box 5
paper feed button 17
paper guide 17
Paper Jam message 88
paper jam, clearing 99
paper loading 19
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installing 82
uninstalling 81
postcards 32
power light 17
power supply
connector 17
premium paper 26
printer overview 3
printer settings
customizing 20
printer settings, customizing 4
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Control Panel 12
multiple pages per
sheet 51
n-up
specialty paper 107
unsuccessful or slow
printing 90
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default settings 4
installing 82
Page Setup dialog box 5
Print dialog box 7
understanding 4
uninstalling 81
printing User’s Guide 2
on custom size paper 48
on premium paper 26
photo cards 32
photos 23
R
removing print cartridges 67
replacing the print cartridge 67
printer status 91
printing
alignment page 71
test page 80
S
transparencies 58
t-shirt transfers 55
printing problems
blank pages 92
computer stops
responding 94
error messages 88
flashing lights 88
general 79
searching User’s Guide 2
setting recommendations
banner paper 64
booklets 41
banners 63
booklets 40
cards 32
color images in black and
white 38
duplexing 29
envelopes 35
foils 58
greeting cards 32
handouts 51
in reverse order 61
index cards 32
iron-on transfers 55
labels 45
both sides of paper 29
cards 33
coated paper 24
color images in black and
white 39
custom size paper 49
duplexing 29
envelopes 36
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network 85
paper feeding 96
print quality 100
software 81
foils 59
glossy paper 24
greeting cards 33
handouts 52
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index cards 33
iron-on transfers 56
labels 46
last page first 61
n-up
specialty paper
solving problems with 107
supplies, ordering 77
print quality 100
printer not printing 90
printer software
installation 81
software 81
specialty paper 107
unsuccessful or slow
printing 90
Printer overview
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Maintenance
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Notices
See handouts
test page
photo paper 24
postcards 33
premium paper 27
print color images in black
and white 39
print last page first 61
print on both sides of the
paper 29
does not print 92
printing 80
two-sided printing 29
trademarks 112
transfers, iron-on 55
transparencies 58
troubleshooting
alignment page 108
blank pages 92
computer stops
responding 94
U
uninstalling printer software 81
USB cable
connector 17
ordering 77
User’s Guide
navigating 2
transparencies 59
t-shirt transfers 56
settings, default 4
software, printer
default settings 4
installing 82
error messages 88
flashing lights 88
general printing
problems 79
improving print quality 100
network printing 85
paper feeding 96
paper jams 99
printing 2
searching 2
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W
warning 113
Watermark options 6
Page Setup dialog box 5
Print dialog box 7
understanding 4
uninstalling 81
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