Lexmark Printer Z54 User Manual

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• Understanding the printer software  
• Understanding the printer parts  
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Understanding the printer software  
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Your printer software includes the:  
Page Setup dialog box  
Print dialog box  
Control Panel  
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  
Orientation: Portrait  
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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  
settings such as paper size. To customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog box:  
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.  
3 Click OK to apply the settings and close the Page Setup dialog box.  
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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  
the appearance of your document. To customize the settings in the Print dialog box:  
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  
Change your settings back to the original factory settings.  
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Status Area See basic status information from the Page Setup and Print dialog  
boxes.  
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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  
Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.  
Print Last  
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.  
Both Sides  
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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:  
Print most documents. Background printing is recommended for  
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.  
4 To save your settings for future print jobs, click Save Settings.  
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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Using the Control Panel  
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1 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels Lexmark Z54 Control Panel.  
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Click the:  
Select:  
When you want to:  
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.  
Order supplies, such as print cartridges, from the  
Lexmark Web site. For more information, see  
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.  
3 Click the Close box in the upper left corner to close the Control Panel.  
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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  
Paper feed button and Paper feed 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.  
Check the printer status. For more information, see  
Understanding error messages and flashing lights.  
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Power supply connector  
USB cable connector  
Connect the power supply to the printer.  
Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable.  
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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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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 you are using specialty paper, such as photo paper, card stock, envelopes, or banner  
paper, see Printing ideas to customize your printer settings.  
For more information about the different printer settings, see Understanding the printer  
software.  
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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 photos  
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  
Printing a banner  
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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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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.  
b From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Paper Type/Quality.  
c Select Better or Best for the print quality.  
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Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may  
take longer to print.  
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.  
g From the Halftone pop-up menu, select Airbrush.  
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.  
Note: Do not push the paper too far into the printer.  
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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 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.  
b From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Paper Type/Quality.  
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take longer to print.  
c Select Better or Best for the print quality.  
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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.  
Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper.  
Step 2: Customize the print settings  
1 From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.  
2 From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size for your document.  
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.  
Note: Do not push the cards too far into the printer.  
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Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the cards.  
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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.  
b From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Paper Type/Quality.  
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Glossy/Photo Paper paper type for photo cards or Plain for other types of cards  
Better or Best print quality for photo and greeting cards or Normal for other  
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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.  
Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner.  
Load the envelopes vertically against the right side of the paper support.  
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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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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, 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.  
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 From the software application File menu, choose Print.  
2 From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Color.  
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.  
Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets of paper or 10 photo cards. To  
print more than 50 sheets of paper, remove the first 50 sheets from the  
paper exit tray before the others print. To print more than 10 photo cards,  
remove the first 10 cards from the paper exit tray before the others 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.  
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 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.  
c Select the print quality for your document following the steps in Basic printing or  
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d Choose:  
Plain for the paper type  
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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.  
Make sure the print side is facing you.  
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Load the labels vertically against the right side of the paper support.  
Note: Do not push the label sheets 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 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.  
d Choose Plain for the paper type.  
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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.  
Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.  
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Note: Do not push the paper too far into the printer.  
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 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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2 To choose a print quality, paper type, or orientation other than the default settings,  
follow the steps in Basic printing or Printing ideas.  
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Step 3: Print your document  
1 From the software application File menu, choose Print.  
2 Click Print.  
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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.  
Note: Do not push the paper too far into the printer.  
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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  
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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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d Select a print quality for your document.  
e From the pop-up menu in the upper left, select Layout.  
f Choose Pages/Sheet.  
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g From the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu, select the number of pages you want to  
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print on one sheet.  
The displayed graphic shows you how the printed page will look.  
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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Step 3: Print your handouts  
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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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Note: Do not push the iron-on transfers too far into the printer.  
Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the iron-on transfers.  
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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 From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Iron-On Transfer.  
d Select Normal for the print quality.  
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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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Notices  
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.  
Make sure the rough (print) side of the transparencies is facing you. If the  
transparencies have a removable strip, make sure each strip faces away from you and  
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Load the transparencies vertically against the right side of the paper support.  
Note: Do not push the transparencies 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:  
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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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Normal or Better for the Print Quality  
Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may  
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Step 3: Print your transparencies  
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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.  
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.  
c Choose Portrait or Landscape.  
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d Click OK.  
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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 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.  
Step 3: Print your document  
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Click Print.  
Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets of paper. If you want to print more  
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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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 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  
against the paper support.  
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Note: Forcing the paper too far into the  
printer may cause a paper jam.  
For help, see Clearing paper  
misfeeds or jams.  
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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:  
a From the software application File menu, choose Print.  
b From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Paper Type/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  
Aligning the print cartridges  
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles  
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Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts  
Preserving the print cartridges  
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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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Warning: Do not touch or remove the  
gold contact areas on 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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Note: The front cover must be closed to start a new  
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Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software  
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Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges.  
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  
Panel, ink levels in the Control Panel may be incorrect.  
6 Click OK.  
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7 Choose to automatically or manually align the cartridges.  
8 Click Continue to print an alignment page.  
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.  
5 Decide how you want to align the cartridges:  
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If you choose Automatic Alignment (recommended), the printer determines the  
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.  
b Use the arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to select the number that  
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.  
Vertical, straight lines are not smooth.  
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.  
2 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels Lexmark Z54 Control Panel.  
3 On the Cartridges tab, click Clean Print Nozzles.  
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A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to clean any that are clogged.  
4 Print your document again to verify your print quality has improved.  
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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3 Allow the nozzles and contacts to dry completely.  
4 Reinstall the print cartridges, and then print your document again.  
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5 If the print quality has not improved, try Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles up to  
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two more times.  
6 If print quality is still unsatisfactory, replace your print cartridges. For help, see  
Replacing the print cartridge.  
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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.  
Lexmarks 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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Basic printing  
Printing ideas  
Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Notices  
Solving printer software installation problems  
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  
Improving print quality  
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Solving specialty paper problems  
Alignment page does not print  
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Solving general printing problems  
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Troubleshooting  
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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.  
b If there is not a Control Panel for your printer, install the printer software.  
The paper is loaded correctly. For help, see Load the paper.  
You installed the cartridges correctly. For help, see Replacing the print cartridge.  
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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:  
a From your desktop, highlight the Lexmark Z54 printer icon.  
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.  
3 From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test Page to make sure the printer is functioning  
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If a test page prints, the printer is working properly. Check the documentation for  
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.  
Note: If the installer did not automatically launch, double-click the Install icon to  
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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  
download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.  
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.  
4 Choose the country or region closest to you, and then click Continue.  
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Note: If 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.  
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.  
If the alignment page does not print, make sure you installed the cartridges  
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.  
2 From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate driver for your  
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  
contact your network administrator for help.  
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Solving network printing problems  
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Printing ideas  
Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Notices  
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:  
Your printer is listed as unconfigured in the Network Printer Configuration Dialog or in  
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  
To enter an IP address and set up your network printer:  
1 Open the Lexmark Z54 Control Panel.  
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2 From the Advanced menu, choose Network Printer Configuration.  
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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.  
4 Click the Close box in the upper left to close the Control Panel.  
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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.  
If the test page does not print, see Test page does not print.  
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Understanding error messages and flashing lights  
Printer overview  
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Printing ideas  
Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Notices  
Use this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and  
blinking lights on your printer. For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the  
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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on. For more help, see Clearing paper misfeeds or jams.  
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Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing  
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Printing ideas  
Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Notices  
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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Troubleshooting  
Notices  
Make sure:  
The printer is on and the printer cable is securely attached at both ends. If your printer  
is connected to a network, make sure the Lexmark adapter is on and all indicator  
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:  
a From your desktop, click the Lexmark Z54 printer icon.  
b From the Printing menu, choose Select Default Printer.  
After you check these items, try Printing a test page.  
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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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Troubleshooting  
Notices  
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  
Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print  
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Make sure:  
You remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print  
cartridges. For help, see Replacing the print cartridge.  
Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles. Try Cleaning the print cartridge  
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Printer prints very slowly  
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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.  
c Click the Trash button.  
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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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Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Notices  
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.  
The printer settings you have chosen are correct for the type of document you are  
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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.  
The envelope or specialty paper is not jammed. For help, see Printer has a paper  
jam.  
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Your printer is not being held or paused. To check the printer status:  
a From your desktop, click the Lexmark Z54 printer icon.  
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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Notices  
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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Improving print quality  
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Printing ideas  
Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Notices  
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.  
Click one of the topics below for more information on how you can improve print quality:  
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  
Print quality is poor at the edges  
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  
for pages to dry function.  
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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Try Aligning the print cartridges.  
Try Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles.  
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Print smears on the page  
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Notices  
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.  
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.  
If your printer is connected to your computer through a hub or peripheral device, such  
as a scanner or fax machine, connect the printer directly to your computer with a USB  
cable.  
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If your printer is connected to your network, connect the printer directly to your  
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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Troubleshooting  
Notices  
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.  
Use a different paper brand. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with  
color variations.  
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For ColorSync color matching, select a profile and rendering intent:  
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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1 From the software application File menu, choose Print.  
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  
Try Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles.  
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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.  
Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together  
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  
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 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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Alignment page does not print  
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Printing ideas  
Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Notices  
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  
Basic printing  
Printing ideas  
Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Notices  
Trademarks  
Warning  
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Edition notice  
Printer overview  
Basic printing  
Printing ideas  
Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Notices  
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 ISWITHOUT 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.  
Comments about this publication may be addressed to Lexmark International, Inc.,  
Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. In  
the United Kingdom and Eire, send to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services  
Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow, Bucks SL7 3RQ. Lexmark may use or  
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.  
Printer overview  
Basic printing  
Printing ideas  
Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Notices  
References in this publication to products, programs, or services do not imply that the  
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 users  
responsibility.  
© Copyright 2002 Lexmark International, Inc.  
All rights reserved.  
UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS  
This software and documentation are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication,  
or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph  
(c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-  
7013 and in applicable FAR provisions: Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY 40550.  
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Trademarks  
Printer overview  
Basic printing  
Printing ideas  
Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Notices  
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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Warning  
Printer overview  
Basic printing  
Printing ideas  
Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Notices  
Warning: A warning identifies something that might damage your printer hardware  
or software.  
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ordering 77  
part numbers 77  
preserving 76  
removing 67  
replacing 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  
Basic printing  
Printing ideas  
Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
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  
custom size paper 49  
duplexing 29  
envelopes 36  
foils 59  
glossy paper 24  
greeting cards 33  
transparencies 59  
t-shirt transfers 56  
two-sided printing 29  
Index  
cable, part numbers  
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
Printer overview  
Basic printing  
Printing ideas  
Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Notices  
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
See transparencies  
manual cartridge alignment 71  
margins, minimum settings 103  
messages, error  
banner paper 63  
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  
Paper Type/Quality options 9  
print cartridge  
Printer overview  
Basic printing  
Printing ideas  
Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Notices  
aligning 71  
cleaning 73  
installing 68  
ordering 77  
part numbers 77  
preserving 76  
removing 67  
replacing 67  
wiping 74  
navigating Users 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 button 17  
power light 17  
power supply  
connector 17  
premium paper 26  
printer overview 3  
printer parts 16  
printer settings  
customizing 20  
printer settings, customizing 4  
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printer software  
Control Panel 12  
multiple pages per  
sheet 51  
n-up  
specialty paper 107  
unsuccessful or slow  
printing 90  
Printer overview  
Basic printing  
Printing ideas  
Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Notices  
default settings 4  
installing 82  
Page Setup dialog box 5  
Print dialog box 7  
understanding 4  
uninstalling 81  
See handouts  
printing Users 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 Users 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  
Index  
network 85  
paper feeding 96  
paper jams 99  
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  
Basic printing  
Printing ideas  
Maintenance  
Troubleshooting  
Notices  
See handouts  
test page  
photo cards 33  
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  
Users Guide  
navigating 2  
transparencies 59  
t-shirt transfers 56  
settings, default 4  
software, printer  
Control Panel 12  
default settings 4  
installing 82  
error messages 88  
flashing lights 88  
general printing  
problems 79  
improving print quality 100  
margins 103  
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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