Lexmark Z55 User Guide

Z55 Color Jetprinter

User’s Guide

™

December 2001

www.lexmark.com

Edition: December 2001 The following paragraph does not apply

to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law:

LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not apply to you.

This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in later editions. Improvements or changes in the products or the programs described ma y be made at any time.

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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, progr am, or service that does not infringe any existing intellectual property right may be used instead. Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products, programs, or services, except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user’s responsibility.

Lexmark and Lexmark with diamon d 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.

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.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance informatio n st ate ment

The Lexmark Z55 Color Jetprinter, Type 4106, has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The FCC Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to r ad io or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additiona l suggestions.

The manufacturer is not responsib le f or an y radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unau thorized changes or modifications could void the u ser’ s authority to operate this equipment.

Note: To assure compliance with FCC regulations for a Class B co mputin g de vice , use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 for par allel a ttach o r L e xm ark part number 12A2405 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations.

Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be d irected to Director of Lab Operations, Lexmark International, Inc., 740 New Circle Road NW, Lexington, KY 40550, (859) 232-3000.

ENERGY STAR

The EPA ENERGY STAR office equipment program is a partnership effort with computer manufacturers to promote the introduction of energy-efficient products and to reduce air poll ution caused by pow er generation.

Companies participating in this program introduce personal computers, printers, monitors, or fax machines that po we r do wn when they are not being used. This feature will cut the energy used by up to 50 percent. Lexmark is proud to be a participant in this program.

As an ENERGY STAR Partner, Lexmark International, Inc. has determined that this product meets the ENERGY ST A R guidelines for energy efficiency.

Industry Canada compliance statement

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.

Avis de conformité aux normes d’Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

European Community (EC) directives conformity

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 89/336/EEC and 73/23/EEC on the approximatio n and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.

A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been signed by the Director of Manuf acturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France.

This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN

60950.

The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984

This apparatus is approved under the approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for the indirect connections to the public telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom.

Safety information

• Use only the Lexmark power supply provided with this product or an authorized Lexmark replacement power supply.

• Connect the power cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

• Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the manual, to a professional service person.

Learning about your printer ..............................................1

Understanding the printer parts .....................................................1

Using the software to select your printer settings ..........................2

Using the software to meet your printing needs ............................3

Finding the printer software Help ..................................................4

Printing from paper tray 1 ................................................. 5

Printing for fun ...................................................................7

Printing a digital photo on a photo card (Windows) .......................8

Troubleshooting checklist ..............................................11

Setup troubleshooting ....................................................13

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Thank you for buying a Lexmark Z55 printer!

• To set up your printer for Windows operating systems, Mac OS 8.6 to

9.2, or Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1, follow the steps on the setup sheet that came with your printer.

• To set up your printer for another operating system such as Linux, refer

to the readme file that came with your printer software.

Networking tip

You can connect your printer to a network. For information about networking and purchasing the Lexmark N1 Ethernet Adapter, visit www.lexmark.com/US/products/N1.

Learning about your printer

Understanding the printer parts

Printing is easier than ever before. Your printer can automatically align your cartridges and detect the type of paper you have loaded.

Paper support

Open to hold paper upright in the printer.

Paper guide

Slide next to paper for proper feeding.

USB cable connector

Paper feed b utt on and light

Press to load paper, eject paper, or continue printing.

Power button and light

Press to turn the printer on or off.

Front cover

Open to install cartridges or clear a paper jam.

Paper exi t tray

Extend to hold paper as it exits the printer.

Parallel cable connector

(Windows 95, 98, Me, and NT 4.0 only)

Power supply connector

Using the software to select your printer settings

Print Properties (Windows only)

With your document open, click File

Use the Quality/

Copies, Paper Setup, and Print Style tabs to

select your printer settings.

Print Properties or Preferences.

Print dialog box and Page Setup dialog box (Macintosh only)

I Want To menu

This online, easy-to-use projects menu helps you print photos, banners, envelopes, posters, and m u ch more.

With your document open, click File Print.

Note: Your software screens may appear slightly different from the ones shown depending on your operating system.

With your document open, click File Page Setup.

Use the following table to select a print quality or paper type setting:

Windows Macintosh

1 With your docume nt open, clic k File

Print Properties or Preferences.

2 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a

print quality setting.

3 From the Paper Setup tab, select a

paper type setting.

1 With your documen t open, c lic k Fi le

Print to open the Print dialog box.

2 From the pop-up menu in the upper

left, choose Paper Ty pe/Quality or Quality & Media.

3 Select a print quality setting. 4 Select a paper type setting.

The following table lists paper recommendations for each print quality:

Print quality Paper recommendation

Quick Print Plain inkjet, multi-purpose, office, or xerographic Normal Plain or premium inkjet, iron-on transfer, or transparency Better Premium inkjet, transparency, coated, glossy, or photo Best Transparency, coated, glossy, or photo

Using the software to meet your printing needs

Lexmark Solution Center (Windows only)

From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 Solution Center icon, or click Start Programs or All Programs Lexmark Z55 Lexmark Z55 Solution Center.

The Lexmark Solution Center is your complete guide to troubleshooting, cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, and the advanced features of y our printer such as the paper type sensor.

Online User’s Guide (Macintosh)

Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2

From t he Le xm ark Z55 printer folder on your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z55 Users Guide.pd f icon.

Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1

1 From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon

Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder.

2 Double-cli ck the Lexmark Z55 Users Gu ide.pdf icon.

The Online User’s Guide contains detailed

information about basic printing, cartridge alignment and maintenance, troubleshooting, and the paper type sensor.

Lexmark Z55 Control Panel (Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2)

Lexmark Z55 Utility (Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1)

Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2

1 From the Apple

menu, choose Control Panels.

2 Choose the

Lexmark Z55 Control Panel.

Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to 10.1

1 From the Finder, click Computer, and then double-click

the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder.

2 Double-click the Lexmark Z55 Utility icon.

The Lexmark Z55 Control Panel or the Lexmark Z55 Utility is your complete guide to cartridge alignment and maintenance, printing a test page, obtaining information about your printer, and ordering supplies.

Finding the printer software Help

For help solving printing problems, see “Troubleshooting che cklis t” on page 11 and “Setup troubleshooting” on page 13. For additional help, see the table to access the printer software Help for your operating system.

Mac OS X version 10.0.3 to

Windows Mac OS 8.6 to 9.2

From any tab of Print Properties or the Lexmark Solution Center, click Help.

• From the Lexmark Z55 Control Panel, click the ?.

• From the Page Setup or Print dialog box, click Help.

10.1

1 From the Dock, click the

Finder icon.

2 From the menu bar, click

Help Mac Help.

3 Click the back arrow, and

then click Lexmar k Z55 Help.

Printing made easy

To print a basic document on plain paper:

1 Load up to 100 sheets of paper, with the print side facing you, against

the right side of the paper support.

Notes: – To avoid a paper jam, use only one paper size at a time.

– Make sure you do not push the paper too far into the

printer. For example, A4 size paper should extend beyond the top of the paper support, and letter size paper should align with the top of the paper support.

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