User's Guide for Windows
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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.
User's Guide for Windows
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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
User's Guide for Windows
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... • Receive basic 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. ... 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. •...
... • Receive basic 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. ... 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. •...
User's Guide for Windows
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...page 53. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? For help , see page 10. Did you install the printer software correctly? Setup troubleshooting 49 Did you install the print cartridges correctly? For help , see "... bottom of programs, install the printer software. Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your list of both your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet?
...page 53. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? For help , see page 10. Did you install the printer software correctly? Setup troubleshooting 49 Did you install the print cartridges correctly? For help , see "... bottom of programs, install the printer software. Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your list of both your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet?
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... printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to your computer? a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to print a test page. When I insert the printer software.... Is your printer connected directly to print. If it . You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that came with your external devices for help , see page 8. Is the printer set the printer to be with ...
... printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to your computer? a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to print a test page. When I insert the printer software.... Is your printer connected directly to print. If it . You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that came with your external devices for help , see page 8. Is the printer set the printer to be with ...
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... 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. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. General troubleshooting 53 Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. For information about ordering supplies. •...
... 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. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. General troubleshooting 53 Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. For information about ordering supplies. •...
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... • If the printer is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the button. • If the printer has a paper jam, see the troubleshooting checklist on page 57. Printer is plugged in, but does not print For help you improve unsuccessful or slow printing. Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing... 49, 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 is ...
... • If the printer is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the button. • If the printer has a paper jam, see the troubleshooting checklist on page 57. Printer is plugged in, but does not print For help you improve unsuccessful or slow printing. Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing... 49, 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 is ...
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... 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. "Resolving unsuccessful...and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 In the Printers folder, make sure there is jammed, see the troubleshooting checklist on page 49, and then: • If the paper is only one Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon. • If you check these items, print a test page. For help ,...
... 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. "Resolving unsuccessful...and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 In the Printers folder, make sure there is jammed, see the troubleshooting checklist on page 49, and then: • If the paper is only one Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon. • If you check these items, print a test page. For help ,...
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... numbers USB 48 cards 17 cartridges, print aligning 45 installing 43 ordering 48 part numbers 42 preserving 47 removing 42 replacing 42 cartridges, troubleshooting 49 characters, misformed 59 coated paper 11 conserving color ink 20 custom size paper 40 customizing settings banner paper 38 booklet 22 both sides...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 40 duplexing 14 envelopes 18 glossy paper...
... numbers USB 48 cards 17 cartridges, print aligning 45 installing 43 ordering 48 part numbers 42 preserving 47 removing 42 replacing 42 cartridges, troubleshooting 49 characters, misformed 59 coated paper 11 conserving color ink 20 custom size paper 40 customizing settings banner paper 38 booklet 22 both sides...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 40 duplexing 14 envelopes 18 glossy paper...
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... on both sides of the paper 14 print quality improving 46 printer cable, troubleshooting 49 printer driver installing 52 removing 52 printer parts 6 printer software driver 6 installing 52 Lexmark Solution Center 6 removing 52 uninstalling (Windows) 55 printer software CD, troubleshooting 50 printing alignment page 45 banner paper 38 booklet 22 cards 17 coated...
... on both sides of the paper 14 print quality improving 46 printer cable, troubleshooting 49 printer driver installing 52 removing 52 printer parts 6 printer software driver 6 installing 52 Lexmark Solution Center 6 removing 52 uninstalling (Windows) 55 printer software CD, troubleshooting 50 printing alignment page 45 banner paper 38 booklet 22 cards 17 coated...
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... solving problems with 60 supplies, ordering 48 T test page alignment 45 does not print 55 test page, printing 50 transfers, iron-on 32 transparencies 34 troubleshooting alignment page 56 blank pages 56 cartridges 49 error messages 53 flashing lights 53 improving print quality 58 margins 59 paper feeding 56 paper jams...
... solving problems with 60 supplies, ordering 48 T test page alignment 45 does not print 55 test page, printing 50 transfers, iron-on 32 transparencies 34 troubleshooting alignment page 56 blank pages 56 cartridges 49 error messages 53 flashing lights 53 improving print quality 58 margins 59 paper feeding 56 paper jams...
User's Guide for Mac OS X
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January 2003 www.lexmark.com Z600 Series Color Jetprinter™ User's Guide for Mac OS X • 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 Mac OS X • 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.
User's Guide for Mac OS X
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... settings in the printer software 35 Aligning the print cartridges 35 Improving print quality 36 Preserving the print cartridges 37 Ordering supplies 38 Chapter 4: Setup troubleshooting 39 Troubleshooting checklist 39 Solving printer software installation problems 41 Contents 3
... settings in the printer software 35 Aligning the print cartridges 35 Improving print quality 36 Preserving the print cartridges 37 Ordering supplies 38 Chapter 4: Setup troubleshooting 39 Troubleshooting checklist 39 Solving printer software installation problems 41 Contents 3
User's Guide for Mac OS X
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Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 44 Solving network printing problems, if the printer is connected to a network adapter 44 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 45 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 46 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 49 Solving print quality problems 50 Solving specialty media problems 53 Notices 54 Glossary 56 Index 60 Contents 4
Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 44 Solving network printing problems, if the printer is connected to a network adapter 44 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 45 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 46 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 49 Solving print quality problems 50 Solving specialty media problems 53 Notices 54 Glossary 56 Index 60 Contents 4
User's Guide for Mac OS X
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up menu, choose: Select: Quality & Media Paper Type Print Quality Printer Services Z600 Series Utility Troubleshooting Order Supplies Software Version Summary Save Custom Settings When you are finished, click the red close button. 5 Click Print to apply your settings and print ... document, see "Printing ideas" on the printer software version. View installed files on page 12. Z600 Series Utility Use the Z600 Series Utility to the Lexmark Web site. Understanding the printer software 9
up menu, choose: Select: Quality & Media Paper Type Print Quality Printer Services Z600 Series Utility Troubleshooting Order Supplies Software Version Summary Save Custom Settings When you are finished, click the red close button. 5 Click Print to apply your settings and print ... document, see "Printing ideas" on the printer software version. View installed files on page 12. Z600 Series Utility Use the Z600 Series Utility to the Lexmark Web site. Understanding the printer software 9
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... printer on a network, make sure your computer is connected to the network, your Lexmark adapter is on ? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? For more information, refer to the adapter documentation. Is the paper loaded correctly...Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from Printer Services in the Print dialog menu. Are both print cartridges? Setup troubleshooting 39 You can also access the Z600 Series Utility from the backs and bottoms of both your desktop, and then double-clicking...
... printer on a network, make sure your computer is connected to the network, your Lexmark adapter is on ? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? For more information, refer to the adapter documentation. Is the paper loaded correctly...Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from Printer Services in the Print dialog menu. Are both print cartridges? Setup troubleshooting 39 You can also access the Z600 Series Utility from the backs and bottoms of both your desktop, and then double-clicking...
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... current printer? The initial problem may be due to your printer. Is your printer directly connected to your external devices, not your computer? Troubleshooting checklist 40 To make sure that comes with a USB cable. 3 Print a test page. b From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test... When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens. 1 Close all open , choose File Page Setup. 2 From the Format for further troubleshooting information. Check the documentation that your printer is set as the current printer: 1 With your computer with your desktop, and then double-clicking...
... current printer? The initial problem may be due to your printer. Is your printer directly connected to your external devices, not your computer? Troubleshooting checklist 40 To make sure that comes with a USB cable. 3 Print a test page. b From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test... When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens. 1 Close all open , choose File Page Setup. 2 From the Format for further troubleshooting information. Check the documentation that your printer is set as the current printer: 1 With your computer with your desktop, and then double-clicking...
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...a network adapter For help in the Printer Selection dialog. • Your printer is connected to your network printer, continue with "Troubleshooting your network printer: 1 Open the Z600 Series Utility. Entering an IP address To enter an IP address and set up your...utility, see "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 9. 2 From the Advanced menu, choose Network Printer Configuration. 5 General troubleshooting For information about: Solving network printing problems, if the printer is connected to a network adapter Understanding error messages and flashing lights ...
...a network adapter For help in the Printer Selection dialog. • Your printer is connected to your network printer, continue with "Troubleshooting your network printer: 1 Open the Z600 Series Utility. Entering an IP address To enter an IP address and set up your...utility, see "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 9. 2 From the Advanced menu, choose Network Printer Configuration. 5 General troubleshooting For information about: Solving network printing problems, if the printer is connected to a network adapter Understanding error messages and flashing lights ...
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...the printer software" on page 41. 3 Try printing a test page. your network printer is set up your printer.For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to include printers on page 47. b Double-click Z600 Series Utility. 3 From the dialog: Click: To: A printer from Printer Services... see "Printing a test page" on a remote subnet. • If you select Add Single Printer, enter the IP address for the selected printer. Troubleshooting your network printer Try these solutions when you used to set . 4 Click Done. 5 Click the red button in the upper left corner to a...
...the printer software" on page 41. 3 Try printing a test page. your network printer is set up your printer.For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to include printers on page 47. b Double-click Z600 Series Utility. 3 From the dialog: Click: To: A printer from Printer Services... see "Printing a test page" on a remote subnet. • If you select Add Single Printer, enter the IP address for the selected printer. Troubleshooting your network printer Try these solutions when you used to set . 4 Click Done. 5 Click the red button in the upper left corner to a...
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... the test page does not print, continue with the following section or refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. Test page does not print For help, first see "Troubleshooting checklist" on page 39, and then: • If the paper is jammed, see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on your...
... the test page does not print, continue with the following section or refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. Test page does not print For help, first see "Troubleshooting checklist" on page 39, and then: • If the paper is jammed, see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on your...