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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 ...
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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... can load, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Supply power to : • Turn the printer on page 53. • Install or change your operating system to the computer. Use this: Power/Resume...
... can load, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Supply power to : • Turn the printer on page 53. • Install or change your operating system to the computer. Use this: Power/Resume...
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...Normal For more than one copy of copies you want to print the pages in reverse order. • The number of a document. Understanding the printer software 7 Print Color Images in your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties,... photos and documents containing graphics on . • Print Last Page First if you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your color cartridge. Customizing the settings for different types of your document. 6 Click OK to apply your settings...
...Normal For more than one copy of copies you want to print the pages in reverse order. • The number of a document. Understanding the printer software 7 Print Color Images in your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties,... photos and documents containing graphics on . • Print Last Page First if you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your color cartridge. Customizing the settings for different types of your document. 6 Click OK to apply your settings...
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...to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip 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. There are two ways to set which way the pages of a legal pad. Portrait or Landscape. If your finished documents turn like the pages of your paper size is a guide you select Side Flip, the pages of your document turn . For help . Understanding the printer software...
...to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip 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. There are two ways to set which way the pages of a legal pad. Portrait or Landscape. If your finished documents turn like the pages of your paper size is a guide you select Side Flip, the pages of your document turn . For help . Understanding the printer software...
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...; 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. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest...
...; 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. • 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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When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to print the reloading instruction page: a From Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options. Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper ...
When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to print the reloading instruction page: a From Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options. Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper ...
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... your document Click OK. Printing a booklet 24 Step 3: Print your booklet. 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 do...
... your document Click OK. Printing a booklet 24 Step 3: Print your booklet. 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 do...
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... you formatted your handouts to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts. 1 After the first half of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. If you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. For example, you are finished...
... you formatted your handouts to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts. 1 After the first half of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. If you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. For example, you are finished...
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... that matches the darkest arrow on page 43. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to align cartridges when: •...the print cartridges Typically, you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. However, you may be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next...the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges.
... that matches the darkest arrow on page 43. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to align cartridges when: •...the print cartridges Typically, you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. However, you may be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next...the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges.
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... Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are any printer lights blinking? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your list of both your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Did you install the printer software correctly? Are both print cartridges? For help , see page 10. Did you...
... Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are any printer lights blinking? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your list of both your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Did you install the printer software correctly? Are both print cartridges? For help , see page 10. Did you...
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...printer. 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, not your computer? Is your external devices for help , see page 8. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software... test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. Solving printer software installation problems 50 When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens. 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Restart your computer with a USB cable...
...printer. 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, not your computer? Is your external devices for help , see page 8. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software... test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. Solving printer software installation problems 50 When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens. 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Restart your computer with a USB cable...
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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. 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. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
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. 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. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
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... can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer 1 Close all open software programs. 2 When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. A printer icon is automatically created on your screen to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. Removing the printer software 1 From your desktop, click Start Programs Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Uninstall...
... can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer 1 Close all open software programs. 2 When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. A printer icon is automatically created on your screen to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. Removing the printer software 1 From your desktop, click Start Programs Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Uninstall...
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...For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 48. 5 General troubleshooting For information about: Understanding error messages and flashing lights Resolving unsuccessful or...the adapter documentation. to get more information about lights on your computer screen and a blinking light on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your printer. For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can...
...For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 48. 5 General troubleshooting For information about: Understanding error messages and flashing lights Resolving unsuccessful or...the adapter documentation. to get more information about lights on your computer screen and a blinking light on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your printer. For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can...
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... each copy, and then restart the computer and reinstall the printer software. • If the printer port is not listed, remove, and then 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...
... each copy, and then restart the computer and reinstall the printer software. • If the printer port is not listed, remove, and then 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...
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... let it dry completely before handling the paper. • Make sure the paper type and paper size settings in the printer software match the paper loaded in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges....quality" on page 46. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 6. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 6. • Make sure the print quality setting is unsatisfactory, you improve an unsatisfactory document. Solving print quality ...
... let it dry completely before handling the paper. • Make sure the paper type and paper size settings in the printer software match the paper loaded in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges....quality" on page 46. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 6. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 6. • Make sure the print quality setting is unsatisfactory, you improve an unsatisfactory document. Solving print quality ...
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... the section "Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen" on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the printer software. Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together • Load one sheet of photo paper or transparencies at a time. • Use...60 Photos do not print as expected • Use a photo paper designed for inkjet printers. • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 11. • Select ...
... the section "Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen" on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the printer software. Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together • Load one sheet of photo paper or transparencies at a time. • Use...60 Photos do not print as expected • Use a photo paper designed for inkjet printers. • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 11. • Select ...
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... corresponding to resemble a small book. Also called continuous form paper. The gold area on . A printer software option that lets you send jobs to print. custom size paper. A printer software option that lets you automatically print one glossy side designed for photographs. 63 Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF). A...on both sides of a sheet of a multiple-page document before binding. A page with one complete copy of paper. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. booklets. glossy paper. A feature that touches the carrier contacts inside your...
... corresponding to resemble a small book. Also called continuous form paper. The gold area on . A printer software option that lets you send jobs to print. custom size paper. A printer software option that lets you automatically print one glossy side designed for photographs. 63 Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF). A...on both sides of a sheet of a multiple-page document before binding. A page with one complete copy of paper. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. booklets. glossy paper. A feature that touches the carrier contacts inside your...