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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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...printer settings. The following table describes each part. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. For more information, see "Printing ideas" on page 57. • Check the printer... status. Supply power to the computer. For information about the amount of paper you do not need to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 Printer... • Eject paper from the printer. Connect the printer to the printer. Use this: Power/Resume button ... the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to change print cartridges. ...
...printer settings. The following table describes each part. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. For more information, see "Printing ideas" on page 57. • Check the printer... status. Supply power to the computer. For information about the amount of paper you do not need to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 Printer... • Eject paper from the printer. Connect the printer to the printer. Use this: Power/Resume button ... the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to change print cartridges. ...
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... quality. • Normal when you want to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties,... Copies if you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on page 10. 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 apply your...
... quality. • Normal when you want to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties,... Copies if you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on page 10. 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 apply your...
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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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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. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy.
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... lines are wavy. However, you may be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to select the number that has been used before...
... lines are wavy. However, you may be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to select the number that has been used before...
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.... c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. g Reinsert the print cartridges. For information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 48. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. We do not print correctly if left exposed for an...
.... c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. g Reinsert the print cartridges. For information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 48. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. We do not print correctly if left exposed for an...
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... troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are both print cartridges? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Make sure you install the printer software correctly? Is the paper loaded correctly? Are any printer lights blinking? For help , see page 10. Did you do not push the...
... troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are both print cartridges? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Make sure you install the printer software correctly? Is the paper loaded correctly? Are any printer lights blinking? For help , see page 10. Did you do not push the...
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... message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on page 57. For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you...
... message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on page 57. For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you...
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... text. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 For help, see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Documents that are not curled. • A piece of paper from a previous print job is recommended for inkjet printers. • The edges of your paper are large or that contain background images...
... text. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 For help, see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Documents that are not curled. • A piece of paper from a previous print job is recommended for inkjet printers. • The edges of your paper are large or that contain background images...
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...For 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 smears on page 46. The following topics can help , see...for the paper type. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in the printer. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 6. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 46. For help , see "Improving...
...For 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 smears on page 46. The following topics can help , see...for the paper type. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in the printer. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 6. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 46. For help , see "Improving...
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... click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Click Options Quality Options. Characters are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel all print jobs: a Click Start Settings Printers. Legal, Banner Letter, and custom paper sizes • 3.175 mm (0.125 in.) for envelopes • 3.37 mm (0.13 in.) for most paper ...sizes • 1.7 mm (0.067 in.) • 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) for black print jobs • 19 mm (0.75 in the Lexmark Solution Center. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen • A cartridge may be low on the extreme edges of the paper. Select Natural...
... click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Click Options Quality Options. Characters are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel all print jobs: a Click Start Settings Printers. Legal, Banner Letter, and custom paper sizes • 3.175 mm (0.125 in.) for envelopes • 3.37 mm (0.13 in.) for most paper ...sizes • 1.7 mm (0.067 in.) • 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) for black print jobs • 19 mm (0.75 in the Lexmark Solution Center. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen • A cartridge may be low on the extreme edges of the paper. Select Natural...
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... following topics can help solve problems with print side facing you) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 11. • Select a... are faded Try the suggestions listed in the printer software. Glossy or photo papers or 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. ...
... following topics can help solve problems with print side facing you) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 11. • Select a... are faded Try the suggestions listed in the printer software. Glossy or photo papers or 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. ...
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.... A printer software option that automatically aligns the print cartridges. custom size paper. duplex. cartridge contact. The printer automatically used when you print on your print cartridge that automatically feeds paper into your printer. default printer settings. ...alignment page. booklets. continuous form paper. bundle. See printer software. A mechanism that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer during cartridge alignment. A printer software option that ejects from your printer. A page with one complete copy of paper. alignment...
.... A printer software option that automatically aligns the print cartridges. custom size paper. duplex. cartridge contact. The printer automatically used when you print on your print cartridge that automatically feeds paper into your printer. default printer settings. ...alignment page. booklets. continuous form paper. bundle. See printer software. A mechanism that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer during cartridge alignment. A printer software option that ejects from your printer. A page with one complete copy of paper. alignment...
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...print multiple pages of a document on the first sheet of paper, images of the print cartridge that ink flows through before printing. For example, select 4-up to -peer network. A printer software option used for printing photographs and highly detailed graphic images. peer-to print reduced ...4 on a single sheet of paper. line art. poster. print cartridge. The blank area between printed text or graphics and the edges of the paper. natural color. plain paper. Paper designed for operating your printer that arranges duplexed pages so they can be bound along the long ...
...print multiple pages of a document on the first sheet of paper, images of the print cartridge that ink flows through before printing. For example, select 4-up to -peer network. A printer software option used for printing photographs and highly detailed graphic images. peer-to print reduced ...4 on a single sheet of paper. line art. poster. print cartridge. The blank area between printed text or graphics and the edges of the paper. natural color. plain paper. Paper designed for operating your printer that arranges duplexed pages so they can be bound along the long ...
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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 ...