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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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... expressly designated by calling 1-800-553-9727. All rights reserved. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any time. Changes are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any accompanying documentation provided under this publication to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ. References in...
... expressly designated by calling 1-800-553-9727. All rights reserved. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any time. Changes are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any accompanying documentation provided under this publication to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ. References in...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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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...to change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Connect the printer to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 Use this: Power/Resume button Front cover Paper exit tray Paper guide and release tab Paper support Power supply connector Sheet feeder USB ...cable connector When you do not need to : • Turn the printer on page 10. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. To print a typical document on page 53. • Install or change your operating system to the ...
...to change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Connect the printer to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 Use this: Power/Resume button Front cover Paper exit tray Paper guide and release tab Paper support Power supply connector Sheet feeder USB ...cable connector When you do not need to : • Turn the printer on page 10. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. To print a typical document on page 53. • Install or change your operating system to the ...
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... Last Page First if you want to print the pages in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print. Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of your document. 6 Click OK to save the ink in Black and White to apply your settings. This option...
... Last Page First if you want to print the pages in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print. Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of your document. 6 Click OK to save the ink in Black and White to apply your settings. This option...
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..." on both sides of a magazine. Understanding the printer software 8 Portrait or Landscape. If you can refer to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs 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...
..." on both sides of a magazine. Understanding the printer software 8 Portrait or Landscape. If you can refer to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs 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...
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... 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. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest...
... 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. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest...
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... the steps for your paper type to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of paper 16 When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to further customize your document Click OK. b From the Duplexing area, select Two-Sided. e Click OK. The even-numbered pages print. Printing on...
... the steps for your paper type to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of paper 16 When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to further customize your document Click OK. b From the Duplexing area, select Two-Sided. e Click OK. The even-numbered pages print. Printing on...
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... select Landscape. 6 Click OK. If you . Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper. Note: Many software programs are designed to print more information about printing on custom size paper, see "Printing on custom size paper" on the thickness of the paper... support. • Make sure the print side is selected in your software program. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on page 40. 5 Select the orientation: a From...
... select Landscape. 6 Click OK. If you . Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper. Note: Many software programs are designed to print more information about printing on custom size paper, see "Printing on custom size paper" on the thickness of the paper... support. • Make sure the print side is selected in your software program. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on page 40. 5 Select the orientation: a From...
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... together and bind your document Click OK. Printing a booklet 24 After the first half 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. Step 3: Print your booklet. If you do not want to print...
... together and bind your document Click OK. Printing a booklet 24 After the first half 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. Step 3: Print your booklet. If you do not want to print...
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... of paper at a time, depending on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts. 1 After the first half of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you formatted your handouts to print on the thickness of the page, you formatted your handouts Click OK. If you to print on one...
... of paper at a time, depending on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts. 1 After the first half of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you formatted your handouts to print on the thickness of the page, you formatted your handouts Click OK. If you to print on one...
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... print settings 1 With your iron-on transfers, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. b From the Type area, select Iron-on Transfer. 5 If your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfers. b From the Quality/Speed area, select Normal or Better. 4 Select a paper type: a From Print Properties dialog...
... print settings 1 With your iron-on transfers, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. b From the Type area, select Iron-on Transfer. 5 If your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfers. b From the Quality/Speed area, select Normal or Better. 4 Select a paper type: a From Print Properties dialog...
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...software Before you may be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Align Cartridges dialog box to fix the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. For help , see "Lexmark... prints. 5 Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to align cartridges when: • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at...
...software Before you may be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Align Cartridges dialog box to fix the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. For help , see "Lexmark... prints. 5 Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to align cartridges when: • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at...
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...a photo. • Use paper that your print quality has improved. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 43. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. g If you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. c Click the Maintenance tab. The ... your document again to verify that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality: 1 From your software program, click File Print. Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your document, make sure you are not satisfied...
...a photo. • Use paper that your print quality has improved. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 43. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. g If you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. c Click the Maintenance tab. The ... your document again to verify that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality: 1 From your software program, click File Print. Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your document, make sure you are not satisfied...
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...printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you install the printer software correctly? For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on ? Make sure you remove the sticker and transparent tape from... the back and bottom of both your list of programs, install the printer software. For help, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 53. Is the paper loaded correctly? Are both print cartridges?...
...printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you install the printer software correctly? For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on ? Make sure you remove the sticker and transparent tape from... the back and bottom of both your list of programs, install the printer software. For help, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 53. Is the paper loaded correctly? Are both print cartridges?...
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... external device, such as the default printer? a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that came with a USB cable. 3 Follow these instructions to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. Is the printer set the...
... external device, such as the default printer? a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that came with a USB cable. 3 Follow these instructions to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. Is the printer set the...
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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 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.
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... CD that came with your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation. Solving printer software installation problems 52 Using the World Wide Web 1 From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate driver for your operating system...
... CD that came with your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation. Solving printer software installation problems 52 Using the World Wide Web 1 From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate driver for your operating system...
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.... Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about lights on your cartridges is running out of your printer. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering...
.... Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about lights on your cartridges is running out of your printer. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering...