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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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... Printing transparencies 34 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...
... Printing transparencies 34 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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...ideas" on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. To print a typical document on page 53. • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Connect the printer to the printer. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. The following table... information about the amount of paper you can change your printer settings. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Use this: Power/Resume button Front cover Paper exit tray Paper guide and release tab Paper support Power supply connector ...
...ideas" on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. To print a typical document on page 53. • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Connect the printer to the printer. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. The following table... information about the amount of paper you can change your printer settings. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Use this: Power/Resume button Front cover Paper exit tray Paper guide and release tab Paper support Power supply connector ...
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... Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to apply your color cartridge. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Understanding the printer software 7 • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter...
... Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to apply your color cartridge. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Understanding the printer software 7 • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter...
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... 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 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....
... 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 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....
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... thickness of the paper. Printing color images in black and white You can load up to 10 envelopes. Printing color images in your color print cartridge. For more than 10 envelopes, remove the first 10 from the paper exit tray before the others print. Note: The paper exit tray holds up...
... thickness of the paper. Printing color images in black and white You can load up to 10 envelopes. Printing color images in your color print cartridge. For more than 10 envelopes, remove the first 10 from the paper exit tray before the others print. Note: The paper exit tray holds up...
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Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. For information about ordering supplies, see page 48. Maintenance 42 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.
Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. For information about ordering supplies, see page 48. Maintenance 42 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.
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Store 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 Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them properly. 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 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 Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them properly. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids. 4 Remove the used cartridges.
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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. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. Insert the black cartridge in the left 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. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier.
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...2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you installed. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the printed page for each alignment group....arrow for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to fix the blurry edges. 4 Click ...
...2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you installed. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the printed page for each alignment group....arrow for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to fix the blurry edges. 4 Click ...
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... page 42. c Print your document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. For help , see page 8. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to clean the clogged nozzles. g If you are not satisfied with your document...
... page 42. c Print your document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. For help , see page 8. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to clean the clogged nozzles. g If you are not satisfied with your document...
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... nozzles and contacts to the printer. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. We do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period. Contacts e With another clean section of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to dry... seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from the printer except to replace,...
... nozzles and contacts to the printer. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. We do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period. Contacts e With another clean section of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to dry... seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from the printer except to replace,...
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Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge USB cable Part number: 16 or 17 26 or 27 12A2405 Ordering supplies 48
Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge USB cable Part number: 16 or 17 26 or 27 12A2405 Ordering supplies 48
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...the printer. For help , see page 10. Is the paper loaded correctly? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? For help, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on ? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is...supply firmly attached to your list of both your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Are both print cartridges? Make sure you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the...your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your computer or...
...the printer. For help , see page 10. Is the paper loaded correctly? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? For help, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on ? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is...supply firmly attached to your list of both your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Are both print cartridges? Make sure you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the...your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your computer or...
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... and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 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 help clearing a paper...
... and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 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 help clearing a paper...
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... or jams The following topics can help you are printed in better quality documents, but may also take longer to see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 46. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from... Make sure: • Your paper is being printed. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in the printer. Print jobs are printing. ...
... or jams The following topics can help you are printed in better quality documents, but may also take longer to see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 46. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from... Make sure: • Your paper is being printed. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in the printer. Print jobs are printing. ...
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...8226; Make sure the paper is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 46. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in ...Improving print quality" on page 6. • Make sure the print quality setting is appropriate for the paper type. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Vertical straight lines are not smooth To improve the print quality of light and dark print (intermittent printing) Select a higher ...
...8226; Make sure the paper is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 46. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in ...Improving print quality" on page 6. • Make sure the print quality setting is appropriate for the paper type. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Vertical straight lines are not smooth To improve the print quality of light and dark print (intermittent printing) Select a higher ...
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...• Repeat steps c through d for all the documents you want to cancel. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 46. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on ink. Solving print quality problems 59 To cancel all print jobs: a Click Start Settings Printers. Select Natural...Your margins must fall within these settings: Margin: Left and right Top Bottom Minimum setting: • 6.35 mm (0.25 in the Lexmark Solution Center. Check the ink levels in .) for color print jobs Printed characters are missing or unexpected Like other printers, your job again...
...• Repeat steps c through d for all the documents you want to cancel. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 46. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on ink. Solving print quality problems 59 To cancel all print jobs: a Click Start Settings Printers. Select Natural...Your margins must fall within these settings: Margin: Left and right Top Bottom Minimum setting: • 6.35 mm (0.25 in the Lexmark Solution Center. Check the ink levels in .) for color print jobs Printed characters are missing or unexpected Like other printers, your job again...
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... transparencies" on page 59. 4 Click Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural Color. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help, see "Improving print quality" on page 46. Colors on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in ... see "Improving print quality" on page 11. • Select a higher print quality, such as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help solve problems with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the section "Colors on the printout differ...
... transparencies" on page 59. 4 Click Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural Color. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help, see "Improving print quality" on page 46. Colors on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in ... see "Improving print quality" on page 11. • Select a higher print quality, such as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help solve problems with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the section "Colors on the printout differ...
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... of paper. Treated paper designed for photographs. 63 continuous form paper. default printer settings. glossy paper. bundle. cartridge contact. See banner paper. The printer automatically used when you print on . See printer software. alignment values. Paper... multiple-page document before binding. collate. booklets. automatic alignment. A feature that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF). banner paper. Also called continuous form paper. Multiple pages printed, folded, and bundled...
... of paper. Treated paper designed for photographs. 63 continuous form paper. default printer settings. glossy paper. bundle. cartridge contact. See banner paper. The printer automatically used when you print on . See printer software. alignment values. Paper... multiple-page document before binding. collate. booklets. automatic alignment. A feature that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF). banner paper. Also called continuous form paper. Multiple pages printed, folded, and bundled...