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January 2003 www.lexmark.com Z600 Series Color Jetprinter™ User's Guide for Windows • Setup troubleshooting A checklist to find solutions to common setup problems. • Printer overview Learn about the printer parts and the printer software. • Printing ideas How to print several projects on various types of paper. • Maintenance Caring for your cartridges and ordering supplies. • General troubleshooting Error messages, print quality problems, paper jams, and much more.
January 2003 www.lexmark.com Z600 Series Color Jetprinter™ User's Guide for Windows • Setup troubleshooting A checklist to find solutions to common setup problems. • Printer overview Learn about the printer parts and the printer software. • Printing ideas How to print several projects on various types of paper. • Maintenance Caring for your cartridges and ordering supplies. • General troubleshooting Error messages, print quality problems, paper jams, and much more.
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Contents Chapter 1: Printer overview 5 Understanding the printer parts 5 Understanding the printer software 6 Chapter 2: Printing ideas 10 Printing on plain paper 10 Printing photos 11 Printing on premium or coated paper 13 Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 14 Printing cards 17 Printing envelopes 18 Printing color images in black and white 20 Printing...
Contents Chapter 1: Printer overview 5 Understanding the printer parts 5 Understanding the printer software 6 Chapter 2: Printing ideas 10 Printing on plain paper 10 Printing photos 11 Printing on premium or coated paper 13 Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 14 Printing cards 17 Printing envelopes 18 Printing color images in black and white 20 Printing...
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Chapter 4: Setup troubleshooting 49 Troubleshooting checklist 49 Solving printer software installation problems 50 Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 53 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 53 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 54 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 Solving print quality problems 58 Solving specialty media problems 60 Notices 61 Glossary 63 Index 66 Contents 4
Chapter 4: Setup troubleshooting 49 Troubleshooting checklist 49 Solving printer software installation problems 50 Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 53 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 53 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 54 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 Solving print quality problems 58 Solving specialty media problems 60 Notices 61 Glossary 63 Index 66 Contents 4
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1 Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Z600 Series Color Jetprinter™ Sheet feeder Paper support Paper guide and release tab Paper exit tray USB cable connector Power supply connector Power/Resume button Front cover Printer overview 5
1 Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Z600 Series Color Jetprinter™ Sheet feeder Paper support Paper guide and release tab Paper exit tray USB cable connector Power supply connector Power/Resume button Front cover Printer overview 5
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... to change your printer settings. Feed paper automatically. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Connect the printer to the printer. Use this:.... Stack paper after printing. Supply power to the computer. When you do not need to : • Turn the printer on page 10. Printer driver You can load, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 53. • Install or change your...
... to change your printer settings. Feed paper automatically. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Connect the printer to the printer. Use this:.... Stack paper after printing. Supply power to the computer. When you do not need to : • Turn the printer on page 10. Printer driver You can load, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 53. • Install or change your...
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...reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document open, click File Print. Understanding the printer software 7 Quality/Copies tab From: Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Quick Print ...when you want to print documents quickly, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to print. Print Color Images in your settings. Customizing...
...reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document open, click File Print. Understanding the printer software 7 Quality/Copies tab From: Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Quick Print ...when you want to print documents quickly, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to print. Print Color Images in your settings. Customizing...
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... Flip, the pages of your document turn like the pages of a legal pad. Understanding the printer software 8 A size specific to set which way the pages of a magazine. If you can refer to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of the page. •...are two ways to print your finished documents turn like the pages of your document on page 40. Portrait or Landscape. For help . Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain ...
... Flip, the pages of your document turn like the pages of a legal pad. Understanding the printer software 8 A size specific to set which way the pages of a magazine. If you can refer to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of the page. •...are two ways to print your finished documents turn like the pages of your document on page 40. Portrait or Landscape. For help . Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain ...
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...How To Troubleshooting Maintenance Contact Information Advanced You can: • Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a ...job is in progress. • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options....
...How To Troubleshooting Maintenance Contact Information Advanced You can: • Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a ...job is in progress. • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options....
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Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Printing ideas 10
Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Printing ideas 10
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If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. • If your document Click OK. To print on photo cards, see "Printing cards" on the thickness of the paper. You may want to print ... 11 Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper that is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right side of coated, photo, or glossy paper...
If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. • If your document Click OK. To print on photo cards, see "Printing cards" on the thickness of the paper. You may want to print ... 11 Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper that is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right side of coated, photo, or glossy paper...
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... can load up to the left side of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the...
... can load up to the left side of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the...
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.... Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Note: If you...
.... Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Note: If you...
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.... 1 Load the stack of paper and reloading instruction page with a reloading instruction page. Step 3: Print your document. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad. c Click OK. Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper...
.... 1 Load the stack of paper and reloading instruction page with a reloading instruction page. Step 3: Print your document. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad. c Click OK. Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper...
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... against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 25 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time, depending on the thickness of the...
... against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 25 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time, depending on the thickness of the...
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... print side is facing you. • Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the envelopes.
... print side is facing you. • Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the envelopes.
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... guide may not be necessary. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 To print color images in Black and White. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of plain paper. Printing... color images in black and white 21 Note: If you want to print more, remove the first 50 sheets from the paper exit tray...
... guide may not be necessary. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 To print color images in Black and White. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of plain paper. Printing... color images in black and white 21 Note: If you want to print more, remove the first 50 sheets from the paper exit tray...
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Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Printing a booklet 22 Printing a booklet You can load up to make a booklet. You can print and bundle your document to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper.
Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Printing a booklet 22 Printing a booklet You can load up to make a booklet. You can print and bundle your document to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper.
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... prints, stack the bundles together and bind your document Click OK. After the first half of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from you...
... prints, stack the bundles together and bind your document Click OK. After the first half of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from you...
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Printing labels 25 Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your booklet. To build your booklet: 1 Remove the first bundle from the paper exit tray, fold it in half, and set it aside. 2 ...
Printing labels 25 Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your booklet. To build your booklet: 1 Remove the first bundle from the paper exit tray, fold it in half, and set it aside. 2 ...
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... Paper. 5 Select a paper size: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Note: If you . • Do not force the labels into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of labels, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. b From the Quality/Speed...
... Paper. 5 Select a paper size: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Note: If you . • Do not force the labels into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of labels, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. b From the Quality/Speed...