Lexmark Z54 User Guide
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Color Jetprinter™
Online User’ s Guide f or Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10.1
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Navigating
• Click the categories in the left pane to navigate the pages.
• Click the blue text to link to other parts of this Online User’s Guide.
• Click the arrows at the bott om of the screen to move forward and backw ard through
the pages.
Searching
1 From the Acrobat Edit men u, choose Find.
2 In the Find What: box, type the word or phrase you want to search for.
3 Click Find.
Printing
1 From the Acrobat File menu, choose Page Setup.
2 From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54, select the Landscape
orientation button, and then click OK.
3 From the Acrobat File menu, choose Print.
4 From the Printer pop-up men u, choose Lexmark Z54, specify the pages you w ant to
print, and then click Print.
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• Understanding the printer software
• Understanding the printer parts
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Understanding the printer software
Your printer software includes the:
• Page Setup dialog
• Print dialog
• Lexmark Z54 Utility
To customize the settings for your document, use the Page Setup dialog and the Print
dialog. For more information on which settings to select for your document, see Printing
ideas. When you installed the printer soft ware, the Page Setup and Print dialogs 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
While the document you want to print is open, use the Page Setup dialog to select settings
such as paper size. To customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog:
1 From the File menu of your software application, choose Page Setup.
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2 Change the settings as needed.
From this popup menu:
Format for Lexmark Z54 Format your page for printing with your Lexmark Z54
Settings Page Attributes Choose a paper size, orientation, or scaling value for your
Select: When you want to:
printer.
document.
Summary View a summary of the current page settings.
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For more information about these settings, click ? to view the OS X software Help.
3 Click OK to apply the settings and close the Page Setup dialog.
Print dialog
While your document is open, you can use the Print dialog to select settings that affect the
appearance of your document. To customize the settings in the Print dialog:
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1 From the software application File menu, choose Print.
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2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54.
3 Change the settings as needed.
From the
pop-up menu,
choose:
Select: When you want to:
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Copies &
Pages
Layout Pages per Sheet Print multiple pages of your document on a single sheet
Output
Options
Color Options Document Color Choose a color setting.
Copies Specify the number of copies you want to print.
Collated Sort multiple copy jobs.
All or From Print all of the pages in a document or print a range of
pages.
of paper.
Layout Direction Print the pages of your document in a specified order.
Border Print a border around each page of your document.
Save as PDF File Print your document to a PDF.
Halftone Choose a halftone setting.
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From the
pop-up menu,
choose:
Advanced
Layout
Quality &
Media
Printer
Services
Select: When you want to:
Print Last Page First Print your document in reverse page order.
Mirror Print your document as a mirror image.
Paper Type Choose the paper type for your document.
Print Quality Choose a print quality. You can choose from Quick
Print, Normal, Better, or Best.
Note: Normal print quality is recommended for most
documents. Higher print quality settings result
in better quality documents for some paper
types, but take longer to print. For more
information about the appropriate print quality
for your document, see Printing ideas.
Lexmark Z54 Utility Open the Lexmark Z54 Utility.
Troubleshooting View troubleshooting information in the printer software
Help.
Order Supplies View supplies information or order supplies on the
Lexmark Web site.
Software Version View printer software version information.
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From the
pop-up menu,
choose:
Summary View a summary of the current print settings.
Save Custom Setting Save the current print settings for future use.
Select: When you want to:
4 If you want more i nf ormation about the set tings in the Print di alog, cli c k ? to view Help
on these items. When you are finished, click the red close button.
5 Click Print to apply your settings and print your document.
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Lexmark Z54 Utility
Use the Lexmark Z54 Utility to monitor your printer and printer supplies. You can:
• Install cartridges • Print a test page
• Ali gn ca rtridges • Obtai n information on ordering supplies
• Clean print nozzles • Obtain softwar e version information
• Select a printer • Configure a network printer
Using the Lexmark Z54 Utility
1 From a Finder window, cli ck Computer and then, double-click the OS X disk icon
Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder.
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2 Double-click the Lexmark Z54 Utility icon.
The Lexmark Z54 Utility appears.
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Click the: Select: When you want to:
Cartridges tab Install/Change
Cartridge
Align Cartridges Align the cartridges. For more information, see
Clean Print
Nozzles
Print Test Page Print a test page to verify your printer is functioning
Order Supplies Order supplies, such as print cartridges, from the
About tab Obtain printer software version information.
Specify cartridge settings in the printer software
when installing or changing a cartridge. For more
information, see Replacing the print cartridge.
Aligning the print cartridges.
Improve print quality by cleaning clogged print
nozzles. For more information, see Cleaning the
print cartridge nozzles.
properly.
Lexmark Web site. For more information, see
Ordering supplies.
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Click the: Select: When you want to:
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.
3 To learn more about what you can do with your printer, click the ? to view the printer
software Help. When you are finished, click the red close butt on.
4 Click the red close button to close the Lexmark Z54 Utility.
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Understanding the printer parts
The table on the next page describes each part.
Power supply connector
Paper support
Paper guide
USB cable connector
Power button and Po we r light
Paper feed button and Paper feed light
Front cover
Paper exit tray
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Front cover • Install or change print cartridges.
• Clear a paper jam.
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Paper exit tray Stack paper after printing.
Paper feed button Eject paper from the printer.
Paper feed light Check the printer status. For more information, see
Understanding error messages and flashing lights.
Paper guide Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer.
Paper support Keep paper straight in the printer.
Power button Turn the printer on or off.
Power light Check the printer status. For more information, see
Understanding error messages and flashing lights.
Power supply connector Connect the power supply to the printer.
USB cable connector Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable.
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Basic printing is as easy as:
Step 1: Load the paper
Step 2: Customize the printer settings
Step 3: Print your document
Note: For help printing on specialty paper (such as photo paper, banner paper,
transparencies, or iron-on transfers), see Printing ide as.
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Step 1: Load the paper
You can load up to 100 sheets of paper, depending on the thickness and weight of your
paper.
1 Make sure the paper support is upright.
2 Place the paper 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 for ce the
paper too far into the printer.
3 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left
edge of the paper .
For information about loading specialty paper, see Printing ideas.
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Step 2: Customize the printer settings
If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper and you want normal print quality, you only need
to adjust the paper size printer setting.
If 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
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. I f y ou w ant to print more than
50 sheets, make sure y ou remove the first 50 sheets before you continue
printing.
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• Printing photos
• Printing on premium
(coated) paper
• Printing cards
• Printing envelopes
• Printing color images in
black and white
• Printing labels
• Printing handouts
• Printing iron-on transfer s
• Printing transparencies
• Printing a banner
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Printing photos
You can load up to 25 sheets of coat ed, photo , or gl ossy paper , depending on the thic kness of
the paper. You may want to print your photos on plain paper before loading photo paper and
changing your settings . Th is e nsure s tha t y ou do not waste photo paper perfecting the image
you would lik e 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
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:
a From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
b From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54.
c From the Settings pop- up menu, choose Page Attribut es.
d From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size for your photo.
e Choose Portrait, Landscape , or Reverse Landscape orientat ion.
f Click OK.
2 Choose a paper type, print quality, and color setting:
a From the software application File menu, choose Print.
b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54.
c From the pop-up menu i n the upper left, choose Color Options.
d From the Document Color pop-up menu, choose Natur al.
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e From the Halftone pop-up menu, select Airbrush.
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f From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Quality & Media.
g From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Glossy/Photo.
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h From the Print Quality area, click Better or Best for the print quality.
Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may
take longer to print.
Step 3: Print your photos
Click Print.
Note: To prevent sme aring, remov e each photo as i t exi ts the printer and l et it dry
before stacking.
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Printing on premium (coated) paper
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.
• 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:
a From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
b From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54.
c From the Settings pop- up menu, choose Page Attribut es.
d From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size for your document.
e Choose Portrait, Landscape , or Reverse Landscape orientat ion.
f Click OK.
2 Choose a paper type and print quality:
a From the software application File menu, choose Print.
b From the printer pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54.
c From the pop-up menu i n the upper left, choose Quality & Media.
d From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Plain.
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e From the Print Quality area, choose Better or Best.
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Step 3: Print your document
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 cards
You can load up to 10 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards into the paper
support, depending on the thickness of the cards.
Step 1: Load the cards
• If y our ca rds came with instructi ons , read t hem
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.
• 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:
a From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup.
b From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54.
c From the Settings pop- up menu, choose Page Attribut es.
d From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the card size for your document.
e Choose Portrait, Landscape , or Reverse Landscape orientat ion.
f Click OK.
2 Choose a print quality and paper type:
a From the software application File menu, choose Print.
b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54.
c From the pop-up menu i n the upper left, choose Quality & Media.
d Choose:
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– Glossy/Photo Paper paper type for photo cards or Plai n for other types of cards
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– Better or Best print quality for photo and greeting cards or Normal for other
types of cards
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Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may
take longer to print.
Step 3: Print your cards
Click Print.
Note: Remove each card as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking.
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Printing envelopes
You can load up to 10 envelopes , depending on the thickness of the en velopes.
Step 1: Load the envelopes
Note: Do not use envelopes with holes,
windows, deep embossing, metal
clasps, string ties, or metal folding
bars.
• Make su re your envelopes are not used or
damaged.
• Make sure the print side is facing you.
• Make su re the stamp location is in the upper left corner .
• Load the envelopes vertically against the right side of the paper support.
Note: Do not push the envelopes too far into the printer.
• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the envelopes.
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