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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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...• Eject paper from the printer. 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 print documents with your operating system to : • Turn the printer on page 10. Keep paper straight...Resume button Front cover Paper exit tray Paper guide and release tab Paper support Power supply connector Sheet feeder USB cable connector When you install the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to the computer. Understanding the printer software Your...
...• Eject paper from the printer. 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 print documents with your operating system to : • Turn the printer on page 10. Keep paper straight...Resume button Front cover Paper exit tray Paper guide and release tab Paper support Power supply connector Sheet feeder USB cable connector When you install the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to the computer. Understanding the printer software Your...
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... about the printer settings for your document 1 With your settings. Understanding the printer software 7 Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one copy...
... about the printer settings for your document 1 With your settings. Understanding the printer software 7 Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one copy...
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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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3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges. Replacing the print cartridges 43 Store them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them properly.
3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges. Replacing the print cartridges 43 Store them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them properly.
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Replacing the print cartridges 44 Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 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. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier.
Replacing the print cartridges 44 Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 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. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier.
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...the printer software Before you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 8. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of ... arrow for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to fix the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on the printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. ...
...the printer software Before you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 8. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of ... arrow for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to fix the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on the printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. ...
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... see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 43. c Click the Maintenance tab. e Click Print. b Insert the print cartridges. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. f Print your document again to verify that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print..." on page 10. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles: a Load paper. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. If your document still does not have the print quality you...
... see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 43. c Click the Maintenance tab. e Click Print. b Insert the print cartridges. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. f Print your document again to verify that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print..." on page 10. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles: a Load paper. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. If your document still does not have the print quality you...
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... nozzles and contacts to two more times. h Print your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to the printer. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace...clean, or store it in the direction shown. Nozzles d Using another clean section of refilled cartridges. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for an extended period. Contacts e With another clean section of failures or damage caused by...
... nozzles and contacts to two more times. h Print your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to the printer. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace...clean, or store it in the direction shown. Nozzles d Using another clean section of refilled cartridges. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for an extended period. Contacts e With another clean section of failures or damage caused by...
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... sure you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. 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?... Are both print cartridges? Setup troubleshooting 49 Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your printer and a properly ...
... sure you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. 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?... Are both print cartridges? Setup troubleshooting 49 Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your printer and a properly ...
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... your printer from any external devices. 2 Connect your printer directly to print a test page. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to your computer. When I insert the printer software CD,... nothing happens. 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Restart your computer? a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. You may be...
... your printer from any external devices. 2 Connect your printer directly to print a test page. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to your computer. When I insert the printer software CD,... nothing happens. 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Restart your computer? a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. You may be...
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3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon. Solving printer software installation problems 51 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.
3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon. Solving printer software installation problems 51 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.
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... instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation. Using the World Wide Web 1 From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate driver for your operating system. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to install the printer software. Using the CD that came with your desktop appears, insert the printer software...
... instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation. Using the World Wide Web 1 From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate driver for your operating system. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to install the printer software. Using the CD that came with your desktop appears, insert the printer software...
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... about lights on page 57. General troubleshooting 53 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 get more information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or... 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 your cartridges is running out of your printer.
... about lights on page 57. General troubleshooting 53 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 get more information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or... 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 your cartridges is running out of your printer.
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...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 the default printer). The Power/Resume button is blinking Check your..., 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 Printer. 5 From the Printer menu, make sure there...
...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 the default printer). The Power/Resume button is blinking Check your..., 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 Printer. 5 From the Printer menu, make sure there...
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"Solving printer software installation problems" on page 57. • Try printing your test page again. 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. ...port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. • Make sure you have installed multiple copies of the printer software: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers. Windows XP: Click Start Control Panel Printers and ...
"Solving printer software installation problems" on page 57. • Try printing your test page again. 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. ...port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. • Make sure you have installed multiple copies of the printer software: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers. Windows XP: Click Start Control Panel Printers and ...
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... the document you clear paper misfeeds or jams. Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Make sure: • Your paper is being printed. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. • You...
... the document you clear paper misfeeds or jams. Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Make sure: • Your paper is being printed. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. • You...
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... the Member States relating to operate this device may result in a particular installation. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of electrical equipment designed for use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 for parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach. Unauthorized...
... the Member States relating to operate this device may result in a particular installation. Operation is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of electrical equipment designed for use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 for parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach. Unauthorized...
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... of your document first so your computer. side flip. software program. See program. USB cable. A feature that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed on your printer. See USB port. A printer software option that lets you select settings to peripheral devices, such as word processing or photo editing. A see...
... of your document first so your computer. side flip. software program. See program. USB cable. A feature that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed on your printer. See USB port. A printer software option that lets you select settings to peripheral devices, such as word processing or photo editing. A see...
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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...
