When you want to: 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.
Troubleshooting Notices Index
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 button.
4 Click the red close button to close the Lexmark Z45 Utility.
Understanding the printer parts
The table on the next page describes each part.
Power supply connector Paper support
Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices
Paper guide USB cable connector Power button and Power light
Paper feed button and Paper feed light

Front cover

Paper exit tray
Use this: When you want to: Install or change print cartridges. Clear a paper jam. Stack paper after printing. Eject paper from the printer. Check the printer status. For more information, see Understanding error messages and flashing lights. 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. Connect the power supply to the printer. Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable.
Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index
Front cover Paper exit tray Paper feed button Paper feed light Paper guide Paper support Power button Power light Power supply connector USB cable connector

Basic printing

Basic printing is as easy as:
Step 1: Load the paper Step 2: Customize the printer settings Step 3: Print your document
Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index
Note: For help printing on specialty paper (such as photo paper, banner paper, transparencies, or iron-on transfers), see Printing ideas.

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 force 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.
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.
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. If you want to print more than 50 sheets, make sure you remove the first 50 sheets before you continue printing.

Printing ideas

Printing photos
Printing handouts Printing iron-on transfers Printing transparencies
Printing on premium (coated) paper Printing cards
Printing a banner Printing envelopes Printing color images in black and white Printing labels

Printing photos

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
Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index 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
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.
Lexmark Z45 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 Z45. c From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes. d From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size for your photo. e Choose Portrait, Landscape, or Reverse Landscape orientation. 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 Z45. c From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Color Options. d From the Document Color pop-up menu, choose Natural.
e From the Halftone pop-up menu, select Airbrush.

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 Z45.
c From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Quality & Media. d From the Print Quality area, choose Normal print quality. e Choose Plain for the paper type.
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.
Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices
Printing color images in black and white
You can print color images in black ink.
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. Index
Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting
1 From the software application File menu, choose Print. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z45. 3 From the pop-up menu in upper left, choose Color Options. 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.

Notices Index

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.

Printing labels

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
Make sure your labels are not used or
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. Load the labels vertically against the right side of the paper support.

Note: Do not push the label sheets too far into the printer.
Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the sheet of labels.
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 Z45. c From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes. d Select Paper Size to choose A4 or U.S. Letter. e Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation. 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 Z45. c From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Quality & Media. d From the Print Quality area, select Normal.
e From the Paper Type area, choose Plain.
Step 3: Print your labels
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.

Printing handouts

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.
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 Format for pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z45. c From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes. d Select Paper Size to choose the paper size of your document. e Choose Portrait, Landscape, or Reverse Landscape orientation. 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 Z45. c From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Quality & Media.
d Select a paper type for your document.
e Select a print quality for your document. f From the pop-up menu in the upper left, select Layout.
g From the Pages per sheet pop-up menu, choose the number of pages you want to

print on one sheet.

h From the Layout Direction area, click the graphic that shows the order you want the
pages to print on the sheet.
i If you want to print a border around each image, choose an option from the Border

pop-up menu.

Step 3: Print your handouts

Click Print.

Printing iron-on transfers

1 Choose a paper size: a From the software application File menu, choose Page Setup. b From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z45. c From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes. d Choose a paper size. e 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 Z45. c From the pop-up menu, choose Quality & Media. d From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Transparency. e Click Normal or Better for the print quality.
Step 3: Print your transparencies
Click Print. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each transparency as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking. Transparencies may require up to 15 minutes to dry.

Printing a banner

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. Note: Forcing the paper too far into the printer may cause a paper jam. For help, see Clearing paper misfeeds or jams.
4 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the banner paper.
Step 2: Customize the print settings
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 Z45. c From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes. d Choose a paper size, either 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.
e Choose Portrait or Landscape orientation. 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 Z45.
c From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose Quality & Media. d Select Plain for the paper type. e Select Normal for the print quality.
Step 3: Print your banner
1 Click Print. 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).
Lexmark Z45 Replacing the print cartridge Aligning the print cartridges

Maintenance

Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles
Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Preserving the print cartridges Ordering supplies

Replacing the print cartridge
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.
Lexmark Z45 Installing a cartridge
For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Refilling print cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer.
Your printer came with: Color cartridge (P/N 15M0120) Black cartridge (P/N 12A1970) You can print with: A black cartridge in the right carrier and a color cartridge in the left carrier. 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. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the cartridge.

2 Open the front cover.

Note: The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position.
3 Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Insert the
black cartridge in the right carrier.
4 Snap the cartridges into

place.

5 Close the front cover. Index
Note: The front cover must be closed to start a new print job.
Maintenance Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software
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 a Finder window, click Computer, and then doubleclick the OS X disk icon Library folder Printers folder Lexmark folder.
2 Double-click the Lexmark Z45 Utility icon. 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.

6 Click OK. 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
Aligning the print cartridges.
Aligning the print cartridges
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:

Nozzles

Contacts
3 Allow the nozzles and contacts to dry completely.
4 Reinstall the print cartridges, and then print your document again.
5 If the print quality has not improved, try Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles up to

two more times.

6 If print quality is still unsatisfactory, replace your print cartridges. For help, see
Replacing the print cartridge.
Preserving the print cartridges
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.

Ordering supplies

To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Item: Color cartridge Black cartridge Photo cartridge (optional) USB cable Part number: 15M0120 or 15M0125 12A1970 or 12A1975 12A1990 12A2405
Lexmark Z45 Solving general printing problems

Troubleshooting

Printer overview Basic printing
Solving printer software installation problems Solving network printing problems
Understanding error messages and flashing lights Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing Clearing paper misfeeds or jams Improving print quality Solving specialty paper problems Alignment page does not print
Solving general printing problems
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 a Finder window, click Computer
Lexmark. OS X disk Library Printers
b If there is not a Lexmark Z45 Utility, 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. The printer is set as the default or current printer.

To set the printer to be the default printer:
a From the Finder, click the Applications icon.
b From the Applications folder, double-click the Utilities folder, and then double-click

Print Center.

c If necessary, from the Printer menu, click View Printer List. d Highlight the Lexmark Z45 in the list. e In the Printers menu, select Make Default.
To set the printer to be the current printer:
a From the software application File menu, choose Print. b From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Lexmark Z45. 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.
Lexmark Z45 Printing a test page
1 From a Finder window, click Computer, and then double-click the OS X disk icon
2 Double-click the Lexmark Z45 Utility icon. 3 From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test Page to make sure the printer is functioning

properly.

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.
Solving printer software installation problems
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 Double-click the CD icon. 3 Double-click Install OS X. 4 Click Uninstall. 5 Follow the steps on your screen to uninstall the printer software. 6 Continue with Installing the printer software.
Note: If the installer did not automatically launch, double-click the Install icon to launch the installer.
Lexmark Z45 Installing the printer software
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. 3 Double-click Lexmark Z45 CD. 4 Double-click Install OS X. 5 Click Install and Agree.
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.
6 Choose the country or region closest to you if your country is not listed.

7 Click Continue.

8 Follow the instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation. 9 On the Printer Selection screen, click Open Print Center.
Note: The Lexmark Z45 should appear in the Print Center as added automatically. If it does not, click Add Printer.

The IP address of your network printer is set.

4 Click Done.

5 Click the red close button to close the Lexmark Z45 Utility.
Troubleshooting your network printer
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 a Finder window, click Computer
Lexmark. OS X icon Library Printers
b If a Lexmark Z45 Utility 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.
Understanding error messages and flashing lights
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

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.
Lexmark Z45 Paper feed light is blinking
If the printer is out of paper:
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
on. For more help, see Clearing paper misfeeds or jams.
Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing
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 print Test page does not print Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print Printer prints very slowly
Lexmark Z45 Printer is plugged in, but does not print

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 the Finder, click the Applications icon. b From the Applications folder, double-click the Utilities icon, and then double-click

the Print Center.

c If necessary, click View Printer List. d Highlight the Lexmark Z45 in the list. e From Queue menu, choose Start Queue, if available. f From the Printers menu, choose Show Queue. g Select your job from the list.

h Click Resume or Retry.

The printer is set as the default printer. To set the printer as the default: a From the Finder, click the Applications icon.
b From the Applications folder, double-click the Utilities icon, and then double-click
c If necessary, click View Printer List. d Highlight the Lexmark Z45 in the list. e From the Printers menu, choose Make Default.
After you check these items, try Printing a test page. If the test page prints, the printer is functioning properly. If it does not print, see Test page does not print.
Lexmark Z45 Test page does not print
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 the Finder, click the Applications icon. b From the Applications folder, double-click the Utilities icon, and then double-click
c If necessary, click View Printer List. d Highlight the Lexmark Z45 in the list. e From the Queue menu, choose Start Queue, if available. f From the Printers menu, choose Show Queue. g Select your job from the list. h Click Resume or Retry.
i 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
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

nozzles.

Lexmark Z45 Printer prints very slowly
If you are using a Mac OS X version prior to 10.1, consider upgrading to enhance print

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.
Choose a higher print quality, such as Better or Best. For help, see Basic printing. Try Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles.
Alignment page does not print
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.
This section contains information regarding legal notices.

Notices

Edition notice Trademarks

Warning

Edition notice
Edition: January 2002 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions; therefore, this statement may not apply to you. This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in later editions. Improvements or changes in the products or the programs described may be made at any time. 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

flashing lights 73 foils See transparencies

glossy paper 21

greeting cards 27 foils 44 glossy paper 21 greeting cards 27 handouts 38 index cards 27 iron-on transfers 41 labels 35 photo cards 27 photo paper 21 plain paper 17 postcards 27 premium paper 24 transparencies 44 t-shirt transfers 41

Index 100

edition notice 95 trademarks 97 warning 98 nozzles, print wiping 58 n-up printing See handouts

handouts 38

improving print quality 85 index cards 27 Ink Low message 73 installing print cartridges 52 printer software 67 intermittent printing 87 iron-on transfers 41

ordering supplies 61

page settings, changing 4 Page Setup dialog 5 paper exit tray 15 paper feed button 15 paper feed light 15 paper guide 15 Paper Jam message 73 paper jam, clearing 84 paper loading 17 paper misfeeds 81 paper support 15 part numbers black cartridge 61 color cartridge 61
labels 35 Lexmark Utility 11 lights paper feed 74 power 74 loading banner paper 47 cards 27 coated paper 21 envelopes 30
manual cartridge alignment 55 margins, minimum settings 88 messages, error Ink Low 73 Paper Jam 73
navigating Users Guide 2 network, setting up printer 70 notices
photo cartridge 61 power supply 61 USB cable 61 photo cards 27 photo cartridge part number 61 photo paper 21 postcards 27 power button 15 power light 15 power supply connector 15 premium paper 24 print cartridge aligning 55 cleaning 57 installing 52 ordering 61 part numbers 61 preserving 60 removing 51 replacing 51 wiping 58 Print dialog 6 print nozzles, wiping 58 print quality, troubleshooting 85 printer driver installing 67 uninstalling 66 printer overview 3 printer parts 14 printer settings customizing 18 printer settings, customizing 4 printer software installing 67 Lexmark Utility 11 overview 4 Page Setup dialog 5 Print dialog 6 understanding 4 uninstalling 66 printer status 76 printing alignment page 55 banners 47 cards 27 color images in black and white 33 envelopes 30 foils 44 greeting cards 27 handouts 38 index cards 27 iron-on transfers 41

From the pop-up menu in the upper left, choose: Color
Select: ColorSync Color Matching Built-In Color Matching
When you want to: Select a printer profile to match the color on the screen to the color in the document. Let the printer software match the color on the screen to the color in the document. Print when you have limited system resources. Note: You cannot use the computer to perform other tasks while printing in the foreground. Print most documents. Background printing is recommended for all jobs unless a problem occurs. Note: You can use the computer to perform other tasks while printing in the background.

Background Printing

Print in: Foreground

Print in: Background

Print Time
Select an exact date and time for the document to print. Mark a print job Urgent. Put a print job on hold.
3 If you want more information about the settings in the Print dialog box, click Help to
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.
Lexmark Z45 Control Panel
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
Using the Control Panel 1 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels
Lexmark Z45 Control Panel.
Click the: Select: Install/Change Cartridge Align Cartridges When you want to: Specify cartridge settings in the printer software when installing or changing a cartridge. For more information, see Replacing the print cartridge. Align the cartridges. For more information, see Aligning the print cartridges. Improve print quality by cleaning clogged print nozzles. For more information, see Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles. 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. Obtain printer software version information.
Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting

Cartridges tab

Clean Print Nozzles Print Test Page

Notices Index

About tab

Order Supplies

Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance

3 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left
edge of the paper. For information about loading specialty paper, see Printing ideas.
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.
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. If you want to print more than 50 sheets, make sure you remove the first 50 sheets before you continue printing.

Printing ideas

Printing photos
Printing on custom size paper Printing handouts Printing iron-on transfers Printing transparencies
Printing on premium (coated) paper Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper Printing cards Printing envelopes Printing color images in black and white Printing a booklet
Printing your document in reverse order Printing a banner

Printing labels

Printing photos
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
Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index 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
Load the paper against the right side of the

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. c Choose: 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

types of cards

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.

Printing envelopes

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
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.
Note: Do not push the envelopes too far into the printer.
Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the envelopes.
1 Choose an envelope size and orientation: 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. 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.
d Choose Plain for the paper type.
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.
Printer overview Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices

e From the pop-up menu in the upper left, select Layout.

f Select Booklet.

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.
Lexmark Z45 Step 3: Print your booklet
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
Lexmark Z45 Step 4: Build your booklet
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.

Printing labels

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
Make sure your labels are not used or
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. Load the labels vertically against the right side of the paper support.
Note: Do not push the label sheets too far into the printer.
Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the sheet of labels.
1 Choose a paper size and orientation: 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.

g From the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu, select the number of pages you want to
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.
Lexmark Z45 Step 3: Print your handouts
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.

Printing iron-on transfers
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
Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index If your transfers came with instructions, read
Make sure your transfers are not used or
Make sure the print (blank) side is facing you. Load the iron-on transfers vertically against
the right side of the paper support. 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.
1 Choose a paper size: 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.
Lexmark Z45 Step 3: Print your iron-on transfers
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.

Printing transparencies

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
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 down.
Load the transparencies vertically against the right side of the paper support.
Note: Do not push the transparencies too far into the printer.
Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the transparencies.
1 Choose a paper size: 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 Normal or Better for the Print Quality
Lexmark Z45 Step 3: Print your transparencies
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.
Printing your document in reverse order
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 the paper size for your document.

best alignment and automatically aligns the cartridges.
If you choose Manual Alignment, you must select the best alignment values from

the printed page.

a If you chose to manually align the cartridges, find the number under the darkest
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.
Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles
To improve print quality, you may need to clean the print cartridge nozzles. Clean the nozzles when:
Characters are not printing completely. White dashes appear in graphics or printed text. Print is smudged or too dark. Vertical, straight lines are not smooth. Colors on print jobs are faded or they differ from the colors on the screen.

To clean the nozzles:

1 Load paper. For help, see Load the paper. 2 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels
3 On the Cartridges tab, click Clean Print Nozzles.
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.
Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts
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.
a Hold the damp cloth against the nozzles
for about three seconds. Gently blot and wipe dry in one direction.
b Hold a clean section of cloth against the
contacts for about three seconds. Gently blot and wipe dry in one direction.

Nozzles

Contacts
3 Allow the nozzles and contacts to dry completely.
4 Reinstall the print cartridges, and then print your document again.

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.
Using the World Wide Web 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 Z45 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.
Solving network printing problems
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 Z45 Control Panel. 2 From the Advanced menu, choose Network Printer Configuration.

3 From the dialog box:

Click: To:
A printer from the list of available network printers, and then click Configure. Add Remote.
Enter an available IP address for the selected printer. For help selecting an IP address, refer to the documentation you used to set up your network or contact your network administrator. 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.

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 Z45 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 Z45 printer icon. b From the Printing menu, choose Select Default Printer.
After you check these items, try Printing a test page. If the test page prints, the printer is functioning properly. If it does not print, see Test page does not print.
Lexmark Z45 Test page does not print
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 Z45 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
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

nozzles.

Lexmark Z45 Printer prints very slowly
Close any software applications not in use. Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index
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.
Recovering when your computer stops responding
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 Z45 printer icon. b Highlight your print job. c Click the Trash button. 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.
3 Continue to hold the Shift key until you see the Mac OS screen and the words

Extensions Off.

4 Release the Shift key. 5 Locate the Lexmark Z45 printer icon on your desktop. The inactive printer spooler has

an X over it.

6 Double-click the Lexmark Z45 printer icon. 7 Drag your print jobs to the trash can. 8 Restart the computer to enable extensions.
Clearing paper misfeeds or jams
Click the topic that best describes your problem:
Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Printer has a paper jam
Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty paper
Lexmark Z45 Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed
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

printing. For help, see Basic printing or Printing ideas.
Troubleshooting Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty paper
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 ideas.
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
Your printer is not being held or paused. To check the printer status: a From your desktop, click the Lexmark Z45 printer icon. b From the Printing menu, make sure Start Print Queue is selected.
Lexmark Z45 Printer has a paper jam
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

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 Printed characters are improperly formed or misaligned Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen Colors on the printout are faded Characters are missing or unexpected
Vertical straight lines are not smooth Print smears on the page Printed pages have alternating bands of light and dark print (intermittent printing) Print quality is poor at the edges
Photos do not print as expected
Lexmark Z45 Print is too dark or smudged
Make sure the paper is straight and not wrinkled. Basic printing Printing ideas Maintenance Troubleshooting Notices Index

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Let the ink dry completely before handling the paper. You might want to try the Wait

manual cartridge alignment 71 margins, minimum settings 103 messages, error Ink Low 88 Paper Jam 88
glossy paper 23 greeting cards 32 Using this Guide.

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navigating Users Guide 2 network, setting up printer 85 notices edition notice 110 trademarks 112 warning 113 nozzles, print wiping 74 n-up printing See handouts paper misfeeds 96 paper support 17 paper type customizing settings 7 Paper Type/Quality options 9 part numbers black cartridge 77 color cartridge 77 photo cartridge 77 power supply 77 USB cable 77 photo cards 32 photo cartridge part number 77 photo paper 23 pop-up menus Color 10 Kind 49 Paper Size 64 Paper Type/Quality 9 Units 49 Watermark 6 postcards 32 power button 17 power light 17 power supply connector 17 premium paper 26

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print cartridge aligning 71 cleaning 73 installing 68 ordering 77 part numbers 77 preserving 76 removing 67 replacing 67 wiping 74 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 installing 82 uninstalling 81 printer overview 3 printer parts 16 printer settings customizing 20 printer settings, customizing 4 printer software

ordering supplies 77

page settings, changing 4 Page Setup dialog box 5 paper exit tray 17 paper feed button 17 paper feed light 17 paper guide 17 Paper Jam message 88 paper jam, clearing 99 paper loading 19
Control Panel 12 default settings 4 installing 82 overview 4 Page Setup dialog box 5 Print dialog box 7 understanding 4 uninstalling 81 printer status 91 printing alignment page 71 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 last page first 61 multiple pages per sheet 51 n-up See handouts on both sides of paper 29 on custom size paper 48 on premium paper 26 photo cards 32 photos 23 test page 80 transparencies 58 t-shirt transfers 55 printing problems blank pages 92 computer stops responding 94 error messages 88 flashing lights 88 general 79 network 85 paper feeding 96 paper jams 99 print quality 100 software 81 specialty paper 107 unsuccessful or slow printing 90 printing Users Guide 2

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removing print cartridges 67 replacing the print cartridge 67
searching Users Guide 2 setting recommendations banner paper 64 booklets 41 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 foils 59 glossy paper 24 greeting cards 33 handouts 52 index cards 33 iron-on transfers 56 labels 46 last page first 61 n-up
See handouts 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 transparencies 59 t-shirt transfers 56 settings, default 4 software, printer Control Panel 12 default settings 4 installing 82 Page Setup dialog box 5 Print dialog box 7 understanding 4 uninstalling 81 specialty paper solving problems with 107 supplies, ordering 77