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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. January 2003 www.lexmark.com
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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 ... Printing your document in reverse order 36 Printing a banner 38 Printing on custom size paper 40 Chapter 3: Maintenance 42 Replacing the print cartridges 42 Aligning the print cartridges 45 Improving print quality 46 Preserving the print...
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 ... Printing your document in reverse order 36 Printing a banner 38 Printing on custom size paper 40 Chapter 3: Maintenance 42 Replacing the print cartridges 42 Aligning the print cartridges 45 Improving print quality 46 Preserving the print...
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...Printing ideas" on page 53. • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. For information about the amount of paper you install the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box ...two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. When you can change your printer settings. Connect the printer to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Feed paper automatically. Printer driver You can load, see "Printer has a paper...
...Printing ideas" on page 53. • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. For information about the amount of paper you install the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box ...two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. When you can change your printer settings. Connect the printer to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Feed paper automatically. Printer driver You can load, see "Printer has a paper...
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...or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your settings. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The ...number of copies you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on coated or glossy paper. • Best when you want...
...or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your settings. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The ...number of copies you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on coated or glossy paper. • Best when you want...
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... about how to purchase new cartridges. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align the cartridges. • Solve other problems. Note: Do not access this tab while 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...
... about how to purchase new cartridges. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align the cartridges. • Solve other problems. Note: Do not access this tab while 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...
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Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. 3 Maintenance Replacing the print cartridges The Lexmark Z600 Series uses the following cartridges: Item: Color cartridge Black cartridge Part number: 26 or 27 16 or 17 Note: You can use the printer with just a color cartridge or just a black cartridge. Maintenance 42 For information about ordering supplies, see page 48.
Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. 3 Maintenance Replacing the print cartridges The Lexmark Z600 Series uses the following cartridges: Item: Color cartridge Black cartridge Part number: 26 or 27 16 or 17 Note: You can use the printer with just a color cartridge or just a black cartridge. Maintenance 42 For information about ordering supplies, see page 48.
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... a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink...
... a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink...
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... the print quality does not improve, repeat step 3 up to dry completely. Preserving the print cartridges 47 g Reinsert the print cartridges. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about .... We do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to two more times. Nozzles...
... the print quality does not improve, repeat step 3 up to dry completely. Preserving the print cartridges 47 g Reinsert the print cartridges. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about .... We do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to two more times. Nozzles...
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... lights" on page 43. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 53. Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Are any printer lights blinking? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your list of both your... printer and computer on? Setup troubleshooting 49 Are both print cartridges? Did you install the printer software correctly? Make sure you remove the sticker and transparent...
... lights" on page 43. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 53. Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Are any printer lights blinking? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your list of both your... printer and computer on? Setup troubleshooting 49 Are both print cartridges? Did you install the printer software correctly? Make sure you remove the sticker and transparent...
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... "Ordering supplies" on page 57. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK.... • Click the ? For information about lights on your printer. 5 General troubleshooting For information ...
... "Ordering supplies" on page 57. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK.... • Click the ? For information about lights on your printer. 5 General troubleshooting For information ...
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...and did not force the paper into the printer. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 42. • Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles. Printer prints very slowly • Close any ...Make sure: • Your paper is recommended for inkjet printers. • The edges of your paper are large or that contain background images may also take longer to print. • Check the printer to see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 46. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56...
...and did not force the paper into the printer. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 42. • Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles. Printer prints very slowly • Close any ...Make sure: • Your paper is recommended for inkjet printers. • The edges of your paper are large or that contain background images may also take longer to print. • Check the printer to see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 46. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56...
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...graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 46. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in the printer. Solving print quality problems If print quality is unsatisfactory, you improve an unsatisfactory ...help , see "Improving print quality" on the page • The next page exiting the printer may need to adjust your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles. Print is too dark or smudged • Make sure the ...
...graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 46. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in the printer. Solving print quality problems If print quality is unsatisfactory, you improve an unsatisfactory ...help , see "Improving print quality" on the page • The next page exiting the printer may need to adjust your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles. Print is too dark or smudged • Make sure the ...
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... b Double-click your document open, click File Print. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on ink. To cancel all print jobs: a Click Start Settings Printers. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on the extreme edges of the paper. Letter, U.S. c Select the document...
... b Double-click your document open, click File Print. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on ink. To cancel all print jobs: a Click Start Settings Printers. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on the extreme edges of the paper. Letter, U.S. c Select the document...
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... transparencies stick together • Load one sheet of photo paper or transparencies at a time. • Use a photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. • Select photo paper as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Colors on page 59. Solving specialty media problems 60
... transparencies stick together • Load one sheet of photo paper or transparencies at a time. • Use a photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. • Select photo paper as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Colors on page 59. Solving specialty media problems 60
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... before the next copy begins, and so on both sides of a sheet of perforated inkjet paper designed for banners. Continuous sheets of paper. booklets. cartridge contact. collate. driver. A page with one complete copy of booklet pages that automatically feeds paper into your printer. alignment values. automatic alignment. Also called continuous form paper. default...
... before the next copy begins, and so on both sides of a sheet of perforated inkjet paper designed for banners. Continuous sheets of paper. booklets. cartridge contact. collate. driver. A page with one complete copy of booklet pages that automatically feeds paper into your printer. alignment values. automatic alignment. Also called continuous form paper. default...
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... long side of the pages. See N-up . long-edge binding. A printer software option that contains the ink. A printer software feature that lets you select print cartridge alignment values. A printer software option that lets you reverse an image before it is applied to your... paper, images of the paper. line art. margins. natural color. Any external device connected to -peer network. Page orientation in which text runs parallel with graphics. print cartridge. peripheral device. print cartridge nozzles. handouts. The blank area between printed text or graphics ...
... long side of the pages. See N-up . long-edge binding. A printer software option that contains the ink. A printer software feature that lets you select print cartridge alignment values. A printer software option that lets you reverse an image before it is applied to your... paper, images of the paper. line art. margins. natural color. Any external device connected to -peer network. Page orientation in which text runs parallel with graphics. print cartridge. peripheral device. print cartridge nozzles. handouts. The blank area between printed text or graphics ...
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... 36 multiple images on one sheet 28 photo cards 17 photo paper 11 plain paper 10 postcards 17 poster 29 premium paper 13 printing color images in black and white 20 printing in reverse order 36 printing multiple images on one sheet 28 transparencies 34 t-shirt transfers 32 two...greeting cards 17 H handouts 27 I improving print quality 58 index cards 17 Ink Low message 53 installing print cartridges 43 printer software 52 intermittent printing 58 iron-on transfers 32 L labels 25 Lexmark Solution Center 8 loading banner paper 38 booklet 22 cards 17 coated paper 11 custom size paper 40 duplexing 14...
... 36 multiple images on one sheet 28 photo cards 17 photo paper 11 plain paper 10 postcards 17 poster 29 premium paper 13 printing color images in black and white 20 printing in reverse order 36 printing multiple images on one sheet 28 transparencies 34 t-shirt transfers 32 two...greeting cards 17 H handouts 27 I improving print quality 58 index cards 17 Ink Low message 53 installing print cartridges 43 printer software 52 intermittent printing 58 iron-on transfers 32 L labels 25 Lexmark Solution Center 8 loading banner paper 38 booklet 22 cards 17 coated paper 11 custom size paper 40 duplexing 14...
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... both sides of the paper 14 print quality improving 46 printer cable, troubleshooting 49 printer driver installing 52 removing 52 printer parts 6 printer software driver 6 installing 52 Lexmark Solution Center 6 removing 52 uninstalling (Windows) 55 printer software CD, troubleshooting 50 printing alignment page 45 banner paper...54 Q Quality/Copies tab 7 R removing print cartridges 42 removing printer software 52 replacing the print cartridge 42 S setting recommendations banner paper 38 booklet 22 both sides of the paper 14 cards 17 coated paper 11 color images in black and white 20 custom size ...
... both sides of the paper 14 print quality improving 46 printer cable, troubleshooting 49 printer driver installing 52 removing 52 printer parts 6 printer software driver 6 installing 52 Lexmark Solution Center 6 removing 52 uninstalling (Windows) 55 printer software CD, troubleshooting 50 printing alignment page 45 banner paper...54 Q Quality/Copies tab 7 R removing print cartridges 42 removing printer software 52 replacing the print cartridge 42 S setting recommendations banner paper 38 booklet 22 both sides of the paper 14 cards 17 coated paper 11 color images in black and white 20 custom size ...
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...cards 17 photo paper 11 plain paper 10 postcards 17 poster 29 premium paper 13 print color images in black and white 20 print last page first 36 print on both sides of...page, printing 50 transfers, iron-on 32 transparencies 34 troubleshooting alignment page 56 blank pages 56 cartridges 49 error messages 53 flashing lights 53 improving print quality 58 margins 59 paper feeding 56 paper... jams 57 paper misfeeds 56 print quality 58 printer cable 49 printer not printing 54 printer software installation 50 slow printing 56 software 50 solving print quality problems 58 ...
...cards 17 photo paper 11 plain paper 10 postcards 17 poster 29 premium paper 13 print color images in black and white 20 print last page first 36 print on both sides of...page, printing 50 transfers, iron-on 32 transparencies 34 troubleshooting alignment page 56 blank pages 56 cartridges 49 error messages 53 flashing lights 53 improving print quality 58 margins 59 paper feeding 56 paper... jams 57 paper misfeeds 56 print quality 58 printer cable 49 printer not printing 54 printer software installation 50 slow printing 56 software 50 solving print quality problems 58 ...
