Summary of Contents for Lexmark 18H0500 - Z 54 Color Jetprinter Inkjet Printer
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Printer overview Color Jetprinter™ Basic printing Online User’s Guide for Mac OS X 10.0.3 to 10.1 Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com...
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From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54, select the Landscape orientation button, and then click OK. From the Acrobat File menu, choose Print. From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54, specify the pages you want to print, and then click Print. www.lexmark.com...
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Printer overview Lexmark Z54 • Understanding the printer software Printer overview • Understanding the printer parts Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com...
• Page Setup dialog • Print dialog Printing ideas • Lexmark Z54 Utility To customize the settings for your document, use the Page Setup dialog and the Print Maintenance dialog. For more information on which settings to select for your document, see Printing ideas.
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Printer overview Lexmark Z54 Page Setup dialog Printer overview 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: Basic printing From the File menu of your software application, choose Page Setup.
From this pop- up menu: Select: When you want to: Basic printing Format for Lexmark Z54 Format your page for printing with your Lexmark Z54 printer. Printing ideas Settings Page Attributes Choose a paper size, orientation, or scaling value for your document.
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Printer overview Lexmark Z54 From the software application File menu, choose Print. Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com...
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Printer overview Lexmark Z54 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54. Printer overview Change the settings as needed. Basic printing From the Printing ideas pop-up menu, choose: Select: When you want to: Copies & Copies Specify the number of copies you want to print.
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For more Notices information about the appropriate print quality for your document, see Printing ideas. Index Printer Lexmark Z54 Utility Open the Lexmark Z54 Utility. Services Troubleshooting View troubleshooting information in the printer software Help.
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Printer overview Lexmark Z54 From the Printer overview pop-up menu, choose: Select: When you want to: Basic printing Summary View a summary of the current print settings. Save Custom Setting Save the current print settings for future use. Printing ideas If you want more information about the settings in the Print dialog, click ? to view Help on these items.
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Printer overview Lexmark Z54 Lexmark Z54 Utility Printer overview Use the Lexmark Z54 Utility to monitor your printer and printer supplies. You can: Basic printing • Install cartridges • Print a test page • Align cartridges • Obtain information on ordering supplies Printing ideas •...
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Print a test page to verify your printer is functioning Notices properly. Order Supplies Order supplies, such as print cartridges, from the Index Lexmark Web site. For more information, see Ordering supplies. About tab Obtain printer software version information. Using this Guide...
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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 button. Notices Click the red close button to close the Lexmark Z54 Utility. Index Using this Guide...
Printer overview Lexmark Z54 Understanding the printer parts Printer overview The table on the next page describes each part. Basic printing Power supply connector Printing ideas Paper support Maintenance Paper guide USB cable connector Troubleshooting Power button Power light Notices...
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Printer overview Lexmark Z54 Printer overview Use this: When you want to: Basic printing Front cover • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear a paper jam. Printing ideas Paper exit tray Stack paper after printing. Paper feed button Eject paper from the printer.
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Basic printing Lexmark Z54 Basic printing is as easy as: Printer overview Step 1: Load the paper Basic printing Step 2: Customize the printer settings Printing ideas Step 3: Print your document Maintenance Note: For help printing on specialty paper (such as photo paper, banner paper,...
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Basic printing Lexmark Z54 Step 1: Load the paper Printer overview You can load up to 100 sheets of paper, depending on the thickness and weight of your paper. Basic printing Make sure the paper support is upright. Printing ideas Place the paper against the right side of the paper support with the print side facing you.
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Basic printing Lexmark Z54 Step 2: Customize the printer settings Printer overview 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. Basic printing...
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Basic printing Lexmark Z54 Step 3: Print your document Printer overview After you load the paper and customize the printer settings (if necessary), you are ready to print: Basic printing From the software application File menu, choose Print. Printing ideas Click Print.
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Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 Printing photos Printer overview 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 Basic printing changing your settings.
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Basic printing From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup. Printing ideas From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54. From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes. Maintenance From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size for your photo.
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Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Quality & Media. Printer overview From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Glossy/Photo. From the Print Quality area, click Better or Best for the print quality. Basic printing...
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Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 Printing on premium (coated) paper Printer overview You can load up to 100 pages of premium (coated) paper, depending on the thickness of the paper. Basic printing Step 1: Load the premium (coated) Printing ideas paper •...
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Basic printing From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup. Printing ideas From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54. From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes. Maintenance From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size for your document.
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Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may Printer overview take longer to print. Step 3: Print your document Basic printing Click Print. Printing ideas Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets of premium paper. To print more...
Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 Printing cards Printer overview 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. Basic printing Step 1: Load the cards Printing ideas •...
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Basic printing From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup. Printing ideas From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54. From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes. Maintenance From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the card size for your document.
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Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 – Better or Best print quality for photo and greeting cards or Normal for other Printer overview types of cards Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may Basic printing take longer to print.
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Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 Printing envelopes Printer overview You can load up to 10 envelopes, depending on the thickness of the envelopes. Basic printing Step 1: Load the envelopes Printing ideas Note: Do not use envelopes with holes, windows, deep embossing, metal...
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Basic printing From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup. Printing ideas From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54. From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes. Maintenance Select Paper Size to choose the appropriate envelope size.
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Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Quality & Media. Printer overview From the Print Quality area, choose Normal print quality. Choose Plain for the paper type. Basic printing Step 3: Print your envelopes Printing ideas Click Print.
Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 Printing color images in black and white Printer overview You can print color images in black ink. Basic printing Step 1: Load the paper • Make sure your paper is not used or damaged. Printing ideas •...
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From the software application File menu, choose Print. Basic printing From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54. Printing ideas From the pop-up menu in upper left, choose Color Options. From the Document Color pop-up menu, choose Black Only.
Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 Printing labels Printer overview You can load up to 25 sheets of labels, depending on the thickness of the sheets. Basic printing Step 1: Load the labels • Use only labels designed for inkjet printers. Printing ideas •...
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Basic printing From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup. Printing ideas From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54. From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes. Maintenance Select Paper Size to choose A4 or U.S. Letter.
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Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may Printer overview take longer to print. Step 3: Print your labels Basic printing Click Print. Printing ideas Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 10 sheets of labels. To print more than 10...
Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 Printing handouts Printer overview 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 Basic printing the paper.
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Choose a paper size and orientation: Printing ideas From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup. From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54. Maintenance From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes. Select Paper Size to choose the paper size of your document.
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Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 Select a print quality for your document. Printer overview From the pop-up menu in the upper left, select Layout. From the Pages per sheet pop-up menu, choose the number of pages you want to Basic printing print on one sheet.
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Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 Printing iron-on transfers Printer overview 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 Basic printing ensures you do not waste iron-on transfers perfecting the image you would like to print.
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Choose a paper type and print quality: Index From the software application File menu, choose Print. From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54. From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Quality & Media. Using this Click Normal for the print quality.
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Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Iron-On Transfer. Printer overview Note: Choosing Iron-On Transfer automatically mirrors the image you want to print. Make sure you do not select an option from your software Basic printing application that will mirror your image.
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Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 Printing transparencies Printer overview You can load up to 10 transparencies, depending on the thickness of the transparencies. Basic printing Step 1: Load the transparencies • Use transparencies designed for inkjet printers. Printing ideas • If the transparencies have paper backing...
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Choose a paper size: Basic printing From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup. Printing ideas From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54. From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes. Maintenance Choose a paper size. Click OK.
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Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may Printer overview take longer to print. Step 3: Print your transparencies Basic printing Click Print. Printing ideas Note: To prevent smudging, remove each transparency as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking.
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Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 Printing a banner Printer overview Note: Some software applications and Basic printing some operating systems do not support banner printing. Printing ideas Step 1: Load the banner paper Make sure your banner paper is not used or damaged.
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Choose a paper size and orientation: Printing ideas From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup. From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54. Maintenance From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes. Troubleshooting Choose a paper size, either Banner A4 or Banner Letter.
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Printing ideas Lexmark Z54 From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Quality & Media. Printer overview Select Plain for the paper type. Select Normal for the print quality. Basic printing Step 3: Print your banner Printing ideas Click Print.
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Maintenance Lexmark Z54 • Replacing the print cartridge Printer overview • Aligning the print cartridges Basic printing • Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Printing ideas • Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Maintenance • Preserving the print cartridges Troubleshooting •...
Maintenance Lexmark Z54 Replacing the print cartridge Printer overview Before you install a new or replacement print cartridge, remove the used one. Basic printing Removing the used cartridge Make sure the power light is on. Printing ideas Raise the front cover.
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Maintenance Lexmark Z54 Installing a cartridge Printer overview For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Refilling print cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. Basic printing Your printer came with: You can print with: Printing ideas Color cartridge •...
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Maintenance Lexmark Z54 Open the front cover. Printer overview Note: The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position. Basic printing Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Insert the black cartridge in the right carrier. Printing ideas Maintenance Snap the cartridges into SNAP place.
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OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. Printing ideas Double-click the Lexmark Z54 Utility icon. Click the Install/Change Cartridge button. Maintenance Choose the type of cartridge you installed. Troubleshooting Important: For correct ink levels, specify whether the cartridge is a New Cartridge or an Old Cartridge.
From a Finder window, click Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon Troubleshooting Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. Double-click the Lexmark Z54 Utility icon. Notices From the Cartridges tab, click Align Cartridges. The Cartridge Alignment dialog appears. Index Decide how you want to align the cartridges: –...
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Maintenance Lexmark Z54 If you chose to manually align the cartridges, find the number under the darkest Printer overview arrow for each alignment group. Use the arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog to select the number that matches Basic printing the darkest arrow on the printed page for each alignment group, and then click OK.
Maintenance Lexmark Z54 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Printer overview To improve print quality, you may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles. Clean the nozzles when: Basic printing • Characters are not printing completely. • Vertical, straight lines are not smooth.
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Maintenance Lexmark Z54 Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Printer overview If the print quality does not improve after Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles, there may be dried ink on the nozzles or contacts. Basic printing Remove the print cartridge. For help, see Replacing the print cartridge.
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Maintenance Lexmark Z54 If the print quality has not improved, try Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles up to Printer overview two more times. If print quality is still unsatisfactory, replace your print cartridges. For help, see Basic printing Replacing the print cartridge.
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The cartridge will not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time. Maintenance Lexmark’s printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can Troubleshooting affect print quality and cause damage to the printer.
Maintenance Lexmark Z54 Ordering supplies Printer overview To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Basic printing Item: Part number: Printing ideas Color cartridge 15M0120 or 15M0125 Black cartridge 12A1970 or 12A1975...
Both the computer and the printer are on. If you are using your printer on a network, Printing ideas 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.
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To set the printer to be the current printer: From the software application File menu, choose Print. Troubleshooting From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z54. • The printer is connected directly to your computer, a network connection, or through a Notices Lexmark adapter.
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From a Finder window, click Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder. Basic printing Double-click the Lexmark Z54 Utility icon. From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test Page to make sure the printer is functioning Printing ideas properly. –...
You may need to uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it. Basic printing Uninstalling the printer software Printing ideas Insert the printer software CD. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. Maintenance Double-click the CD icon. Troubleshooting Double-click Install OS X.
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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. Basic printing To connect your printer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, refer to the documentation that came with your adapter. Printing ideas...
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Printer overview On the Printer Selection screen, click Open Print Center. Basic printing Note: The Lexmark Z54 should appear in the Print Center as added automatically. If it does not, click Add Printer. Printing ideas Click the red close button to close the Print Center.
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Troubleshooting Lexmark Z54 Use Stuffit Expander to expand the file on your desktop. Printer overview Double-click the folder to open it. Double-click Install. Basic printing Follow the instructions on your screen to install the printer software. Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting...
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Troubleshooting Lexmark Z54 Solving network printing problems Printer overview For help, first see Solving general printing problems. Basic printing 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: Printing ideas •...
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Troubleshooting Lexmark Z54 Entering an IP address Printer overview To enter an IP address and set up your network printer: Open the Lexmark Z54 Utility. Basic printing From the Advanced menu, choose Network Printer Configuration. Printing ideas From the dialog:...
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Make sure your printer is connected to a working network connection. Printing ideas 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. Maintenance...
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Understanding error messages and flashing lights Printer overview 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 Basic printing adapter documentation.
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Troubleshooting Lexmark Z54 Paper feed light is blinking Printer overview If the printer is out of paper: Load paper. For help, see Load the paper. Basic printing Press the paper feed button. Printing ideas If the printer has a paper jam, see...
Troubleshooting Lexmark Z54 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing Printer overview For help, first see Solving general printing problems. Basic printing If there is still a problem, click the topic that best describes it: • Printer is plugged in, but does not •...
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The printer is on and the printer cable is securely attached at both ends. If your printer Basic printing 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.
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From the Applications folder, double-click the Utilities icon, and then double-click Basic printing the Print Center. If necessary, click View Printer List. Printing ideas Highlight the Lexmark Z54 in the list. Maintenance From the Printers menu, choose Make Default. After you check these items, try Printing a test page.
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From the Applications folder, double-click the Utilities icon, and then double-click Maintenance the Print Center. If necessary, click View Printer List. Troubleshooting Highlight the Lexmark Z54 in the list. From the Queue menu, choose Start Queue, if available. Notices From the Printers menu, choose Show Queue. Index Select your job from the list.
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Troubleshooting Lexmark Z54 Try printing your test page again. If it still does not print, see: Printer overview – Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing – Solving printer software installation problems Basic printing – Solving network printing problems Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print...
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Troubleshooting Lexmark Z54 Printer prints very slowly Printer overview • If you are using a Mac OS X version prior to 10.1, consider upgrading to enhance print system performance. Basic printing • Close any software applications not in use. •...
Troubleshooting Lexmark Z54 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams Printer overview Click the topic that best describes your problem: Basic printing • Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets • Printer has a paper jam feed Printing ideas • Printer does not feed envelopes or...
Troubleshooting Lexmark Z54 Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Printer overview Make sure: • The edges of your paper are not curled. Basic printing • Your paper is recommended for inkjet printers. Printing ideas • A piece of paper from a previous print job is not jammed in the printer.
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Troubleshooting Lexmark Z54 Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty paper Printer overview Make sure: • Your printer feeds paper without problems. Load the envelopes or specialty paper Basic printing 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.
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Troubleshooting Lexmark Z54 Highlight the Lexmark Z54 in the list. Printer overview From the Queue, choose Start Queue, if available. From the Printers menu, choose Show Queue. Basic printing Select a job from the list. Printing ideas Click Resume or Retry.
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Troubleshooting Lexmark Z54 Improving print quality Printer overview 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. Basic printing Click one of the topics below for more information on how you can improve print quality: Printing ideas •...
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Troubleshooting Lexmark Z54 Print is too dark or smudged Printer overview • Make sure the paper is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before handling the paper. Basic printing • Make sure the paper type and paper size settings in the printer software match the paper loaded in the printer.
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Troubleshooting Lexmark Z54 Print smears on the page Printer overview • 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. Basic printing •...
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Troubleshooting Lexmark Z54 Print quality is poor at the edges Printer overview Like other printers, your printer cannot print on the extreme edges of a page. Basic printing Margin: Minimum setting: Left and right • 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for U.S. Letter, U.S. Legal, Banner Letter,...
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Print Center. Printing ideas If necessary, click View Printer List. Maintenance Highlight the Lexmark Z54 in the list. From the Queue menu, choose Start Queue. Troubleshooting From the Printers menu, choose Show Queue. Select the job you want to delete.
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Select Natural Color as the document color: Printing ideas From the software application File menu, choose Print. Maintenance From the Printer pop-up menu, select Lexmark Z54. From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Color Options. Troubleshooting From the Document Color pop-up menu, choose Natural.
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Troubleshooting Lexmark Z54 Photos do not print as expected Printer overview To improve the quality of printed photos: • Select a higher print quality. Basic printing • Select photo paper as the paper type. Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide...
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Troubleshooting Lexmark Z54 Solving specialty paper problems Printer overview Use this section to help solve problems with specialty paper. Basic printing Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together • Use a photo paper or transparency designed for an inkjet printer.
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You loaded the paper correctly and did not push the paper too far into the printer. For Maintenance help, see Basic printing. • If you are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on. Troubleshooting For more information, see the adapter documentation. Notices Index Using this Guide...
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Notices Lexmark Z54 This section contains information regarding legal notices. Printer overview • Edition notice Basic printing • Trademarks Printing ideas • Warning Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com...
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Index 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.
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Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph Index (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. Using this Guide...
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Notices Lexmark Z54 Trademarks Printer overview 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 Basic printing Lexmark International, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Notices Lexmark Z54 Warning Printer overview Warning: A warning identifies something that might damage your printer hardware Basic printing or software. Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index Using this Guide... www.lexmark.com...
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Index Lexmark Z54 removing 51 premium paper 25 Printer overview replacing 51 printing color images in aligning print cartridges 55 wiping 58 black and white 34 automatic cartridge characters, misformed 89 transparencies 45 alignment 55 Basic printing cleaning, print cartridge...
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41 Page Setup dialog 5 Index paper exit tray 15 labels 35 paper feed button 15 Lexmark Utility 11 paper guide 15 manual cartridge alignment 55 lights Paper Jam message 73 margins, minimum settings 88 paper feed 74...
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