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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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... page 10. For more information, see "Printing ideas" on page 53. • Install or change your printer settings in the sheet feeder. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Connect the printer to print documents...8226; Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. When you do not need to : • Turn the printer on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to the printer. Supply power to these default settings: ...
... page 10. For more information, see "Printing ideas" on page 53. • Install or change your printer settings in the sheet feeder. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Connect the printer to print documents...8226; Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. When you do not need to : • Turn the printer on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to the printer. Supply power to these default settings: ...
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...; Better when 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. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second copy, and so on. • Print Last...
...; Better when 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. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second copy, and so on. • Print Last...
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...printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to purchase new cartridges. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align the ... 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 out about special offers. • ...
...printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to purchase new cartridges. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align the ... 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 out about special offers. • ...
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Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them properly. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges. 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges. Replacing the print cartridges 43
Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them properly. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges. 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges. Replacing the print cartridges 43
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Note: To extend the life of your color cartridge and improve printing speed, install a black cartridge along with the color cartridge. 3 Snap the lids closed to start a print job. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier.
Note: To extend the life of your color cartridge and improve printing speed, install a black cartridge along with the color cartridge. 3 Snap the lids closed to start a print job. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier.
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...; Vertical, straight lines are wavy. Aligning the print cartridges 45 To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. The Alignment page prints. 5 Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. 6... fix the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. However, you may be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." If the ...
...; Vertical, straight lines are wavy. Aligning the print cartridges 45 To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. The Alignment page prints. 5 Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. 6... fix the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. However, you may be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." If the ...
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... quality of your document, make sure you are printing a photo. • Use paper that your document again. For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. If your document still does not have the print quality you are not satisfied with your print quality, ...• Select a higher print quality: 1 From your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. e Click Print. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper...
... quality of your document, make sure you are printing a photo. • Use paper that your document again. For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. If your document still does not have the print quality you are not satisfied with your print quality, ...• Select a higher print quality: 1 From your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. e Click Print. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper...
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... the contacts for an extended period. h Print your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it in the direction shown. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to dry completely. c Gently hold the cloth against the ...step 3 up to replace, clean, or store it . • Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to two more times. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. Contacts e With another clean section of refilled cartridges. We do not ...
... the contacts for an extended period. h Print your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it in the direction shown. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to dry completely. c Gently hold the cloth against the ...step 3 up to replace, clean, or store it . • Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to two more times. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. Contacts e With another clean section of refilled cartridges. We do not ...
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... into the printer. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 53. Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the...
... into the printer. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 53. Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the...
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... software, and then reinstall it is selected. Solving printer software installation problems 50 To set as a USB hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine, follow these instructions to print a test page. a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. When I insert the printer software CD, nothing ... the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that came with your printer. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to print. Is...
... software, and then reinstall it is selected. Solving printer software installation problems 50 To set as a USB hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine, follow these instructions to print a test page. a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. When I insert the printer software CD, nothing ... the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that came with your printer. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to print. Is...
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Windows 98/Me Windows 2000/XP 4 Eject and reinsert the printer software CD. 5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer. 6 Double-click your screen to the following that appear. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. Solving printer software installation problems 51
Windows 98/Me Windows 2000/XP 4 Eject and reinsert the printer software CD. 5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer. 6 Double-click your screen to the following that appear. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. Solving printer software installation problems 51
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... software programs. 2 When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. Solving printer software installation problems 52 The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation. Removing the printer software 1 From your desktop, click Start Programs Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on your desktop.
... software programs. 2 When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. Solving printer software installation problems 52 The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation. Removing the printer software 1 From your desktop, click Start Programs Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on your desktop.
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...A print cartridge is 25% full or less. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. to get more information about ordering supplies. • Order...See page: 53 54 56 58 60 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on page 48. When this section to understand ...
...A print cartridge is 25% full or less. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. to get more information about ordering supplies. • Order...See page: 53 54 56 58 60 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on page 48. When this section to understand ...
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..., and then: Check the printer status: Windows 98/Me/2000 Windows XP 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon. 3 From the Printer menu, make sure: • Set as Default is selected. • Pause Printing is not selected. ...1 Click Start Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click View installed printers or fax printers. 4 From the Printers folder, make sure that it is plugged in, but does not print For help you improve unsuccessful or...
..., and then: Check the printer status: Windows 98/Me/2000 Windows XP 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon. 3 From the Printer menu, make sure: • Set as Default is selected. • Pause Printing is not selected. ...1 Click Start Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click View installed printers or fax printers. 4 From the Printers folder, make sure that it is plugged in, but does not print For help you improve unsuccessful or...
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...57. • Try printing your test page again. If the USB port is only one Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon. • If you check these items, print a test page. After you have not installed multiple copies of the printer software, remove each copy, and then restart the computer and ...reinstall the printer software. • If the printer port is incorrect, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 54 - Test page does not print For help , see : - If it still does not print, see page 50. •...
...57. • Try printing your test page again. If the USB port is only one Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon. • If you check these items, print a test page. After you have not installed multiple copies of the printer software, remove each copy, and then restart the computer and ...reinstall the printer software. • If the printer port is incorrect, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 54 - Test page does not print For help , see : - If it still does not print, see page 50. •...
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For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. • Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles. Print jobs are printed in better quality documents, but may take longer ...
For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. • Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles. Print jobs are printed in better quality documents, but may take longer ...
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...Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of the following two conditions: (1) this device may result in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be directed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try... properly shielded and grounded may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to : Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, KY 40550 (859) 232-3000 Industry Canada compliance statement This Class...
...Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of the following two conditions: (1) this device may result in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be directed to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try... properly shielded and grounded may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this equipment does cause harmful interference to : Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, KY 40550 (859) 232-3000 Industry Canada compliance statement This Class...
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... be displayed on each page of your document first so your pages are sent. transparency. A feature that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed on the back of your computer that connects to customize your print job. (2) The program that lets you print the last page of a document. short...
... be displayed on each page of your document first so your pages are sent. transparency. A feature that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed on the back of your computer that connects to customize your print job. (2) The program that lets you print the last page of a document. short...
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... one sheet 28 transparencies 34 t-shirt transfers 32 two-sided printing 14 D dark or smudged print 58 default settings 6 downloaded printer driver, installing 52 duplexing 14 E electronic emission notices 61 emission statement 61 envelopes 18 error messages Ink Low 53 Paper Jam 53 F FCC statement 61 ...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...
... one sheet 28 transparencies 34 t-shirt transfers 32 two-sided printing 14 D dark or smudged print 58 default settings 6 downloaded printer driver, installing 52 duplexing 14 E electronic emission notices 61 emission statement 61 envelopes 18 error messages Ink Low 53 Paper Jam 53 F FCC statement 61 ...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...