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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...
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...
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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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... flashing lights" on page 53. • Install or change your printer settings. The following table describes each part. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. When you want to the computer. To print a typical...
... flashing lights" on page 53. • Install or change your printer settings. The following table describes each part. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. When you want to the computer. To print a typical...
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...want 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 to... and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of a document. Print Color Images in your settings. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Understanding the printer software 7 This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages...
...want 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 to... and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of a document. Print Color Images in your settings. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Understanding the printer software 7 This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages...
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... ways to your document turn like the pages of your document on page 40. Understanding the printer software 8 Portrait or Landscape. If you select Side Flip, the pages of your paper type. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Print Layout tab From: Layout... to set which way the pages of a magazine. For help . Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Paper, Photo/Glossy Paper, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Card Stock.
... ways to your document turn like the pages of your document on page 40. Understanding the printer software 8 Portrait or Landscape. If you select Side Flip, the pages of your paper type. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Print Layout tab From: Layout... to set which way the pages of a magazine. For help . Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Paper, Photo/Glossy Paper, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Card Stock.
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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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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 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.
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... that is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. • If your paper type. Printing photos You can load up to 50 sheets of coated, photo, or glossy paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper...
... that is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. • If your paper type. Printing photos You can load up to 50 sheets of coated, photo, or glossy paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper...
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... side of the paper. Step 1: Load the premium or coated paper • If your photos Click OK. Printing on the thickness 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.
... side of the paper. Step 1: Load the premium or coated paper • If your photos Click OK. Printing on the thickness 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.
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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.
.... 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.
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... for your paper type to assist in reloading check box. The even-numbered pages print. c Click OK. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you do not want to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of the page: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout...
... for your paper type to assist in reloading check box. The even-numbered pages print. c Click OK. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you do not want to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of the page: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout...
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... 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 cards. The Print dialog box appears.
... 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 cards. The Print dialog box appears.
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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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.... If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 3: Print your document open, click File Print. b Select Print Color Images in black and white: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets... of the paper. Printing color images in black and white 21 • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of plain paper. Step 2: Customize the print...
.... If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 3: Print your document open, click File Print. b Select Print Color Images in black and white: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets... of the paper. Printing color images in black and white 21 • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of plain paper. Step 2: Customize the print...
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Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. You can print and bundle your document to make a booklet. Printing a booklet 22 Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side 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. Printing a booklet You can load up to the left side of the paper.
Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. You can print and bundle your document to make a booklet. Printing a booklet 22 Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side 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. Printing a booklet You can load up to the left 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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Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your booklet. Printing labels 25 Printing labels You can load up to complete your labels include instructions, read them carefully. • Do not ...
Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your booklet. Printing labels 25 Printing labels You can load up to complete your labels include instructions, read them carefully. • Do not ...
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... size sheets of the labels. b From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. 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 Type area...
... size sheets of the labels. b From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. 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 Type area...
