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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 a booklet 22...
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 a booklet 22...
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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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.... Supply power to the computer. To print a typical document on page 10. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. For more information, see "Printing ideas" on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to : • Turn the...
.... Supply power to the computer. To print a typical document on page 10. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. For more information, see "Printing ideas" on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to : • Turn the...
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... in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to apply your color cartridge. Understanding the printer software 7 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a print ... to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on coated or glossy paper. • Best when you want to print crisp photos and high resolution graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want...
... in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to apply your color cartridge. Understanding the printer software 7 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a print ... to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on coated or glossy paper. • Best when you want to print crisp photos and high resolution graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want...
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... the printer software 8 ...Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center desktop icon. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. There are two ways to for printer... help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to your paper size is a guide you select Top Flip, the pages turn . Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Paper, Photo...
... the printer software 8 ...Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center desktop icon. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. There are two ways to for printer... help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to your paper size is a guide you select Top Flip, the pages turn . Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Paper, Photo...
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... 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... 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. •...
... 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... 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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... to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of paper and reloading instruction page with a reloading instruction page. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to further customize your document Click OK. b Clear the Print Instruction page to print the reloading instruction page: a From Print Properties dialog box...
... to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of paper and reloading instruction page with a reloading instruction page. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to further customize your document Click OK. b Clear the Print Instruction page to print the reloading instruction page: a From Print Properties dialog box...
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... Options Style Options. 2 Clear the Print instruction page to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. After the first half of paper and the reloading instruction page...
... Options Style Options. 2 Clear the Print instruction page to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. After the first half of paper and the reloading instruction page...
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... printed side facing away from you to print on the thickness of the page, you formatted your handouts to reload the paper. Step 3: Print your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. If you formatted your handouts to print on both sides of...
... printed side facing away from you to print on the thickness of the page, you formatted your handouts to reload the paper. Step 3: Print your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. If you formatted your handouts to print on both sides of...
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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 align cartridges when: • ..."Installing the cartridges" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. If the alignment page does not print, make sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. ... 45 Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the 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 align cartridges when: • ..."Installing the cartridges" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. If the alignment page does not print, make sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. ... 45 Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges.
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...power supply firmly attached to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you install the printer software correctly? From your desktop, ...click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on? For help, see...
...power supply firmly attached to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you install the printer software correctly? From your desktop, ...click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on? For help, see...
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... to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it is selected. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. Solving printer software installation problems 50 You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and...
... to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it is selected. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. Solving printer software installation problems 50 You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and...
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If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 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. Solving printer software installation problems 51 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. 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. Solving printer software installation problems 51 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
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... the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 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. Installing the printer software You can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer 1 Close all open software programs. 2 When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD...
... the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 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. Installing the printer software You can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer 1 Close all open software programs. 2 When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD...
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...the adapter documentation. to get more information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on your cartridges is running out of your printer. For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge...Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 48. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. General troubleshooting 53 5 General troubleshooting ...
...the adapter documentation. to get more information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on your cartridges is running out of your printer. For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge...Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 48. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. General troubleshooting 53 5 General troubleshooting ...
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...page. If the USB port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 From the... list of ports, select USB printer port. If the USB port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click OK. 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab....
...page. If the USB port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 From the... list of ports, select USB printer port. If the USB port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click OK. 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab....
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... let it dry completely before handling the paper. • Make sure the paper type and paper size settings in the printer software match the paper loaded in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges.... Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in the printer. The following topics can help , see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 6. Solving print quality problems If print quality is appropriate for the paper...
... let it dry completely before handling the paper. • Make sure the paper type and paper size settings in the printer software match the paper loaded in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges.... Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in the printer. The following topics can help , see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 6. Solving print quality problems If print quality is appropriate for the paper...
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... ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. 4 Click Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural Color. 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...
... ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. 4 Click Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural Color. 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...
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... paper. cartridge contact. custom size paper. A nonstandard paper size. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. A printer software option that lets you print on your print cartridge that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. Glossary alignment page. The gold area on both sides... on . glossy paper. A page with one complete copy of perforated inkjet paper designed for photographs. 63 A printer software option that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on the alignment page....
... paper. cartridge contact. custom size paper. A nonstandard paper size. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. A printer software option that lets you print on your print cartridge that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. Glossary alignment page. The gold area on both sides... on . glossy paper. A page with one complete copy of perforated inkjet paper designed for photographs. 63 A printer software option that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on the alignment page....