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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... cartridges correctly? Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. Setup troubleshooting 49 For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on ? Are both your list of both print cartridges? Is the paper loaded ... computer on page 43. Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? For help, see page 10. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Are any printer...
... cartridges correctly? Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. Setup troubleshooting 49 For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on ? Are both your list of both print cartridges? Is the paper loaded ... computer on page 43. Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? For help, see page 10. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Are any printer...
User's Guide for Windows
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... follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from any external devices. 2 Connect your printer directly to your external devices for further troubleshooting information. Solving printer software installation problems 50 Check the documentation that Set as Default is connected through an external device, such as the... default printer? a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. If it . Is the printer set the printer to be with a USB cable. 3 Follow these instructions to print ...
... follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from any external devices. 2 Connect your printer directly to your external devices for further troubleshooting information. Solving printer software installation problems 50 Check the documentation that Set as Default is connected through an external device, such as the... default printer? a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. If it . Is the printer set the printer to be with a USB cable. 3 Follow these instructions to print ...
User's Guide for Windows
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...; Click the ? 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. When this section to the adapter documentation. 5 General troubleshooting For information about: Understanding error messages and flashing lights...
...; Click the ? 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. When this section to the adapter documentation. 5 General troubleshooting For information about: Understanding error messages and flashing lights...
User's Guide for Windows
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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...
User's Guide for Windows
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... multiple copies of the printer software: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers. If it still does not print, see the troubleshooting checklist on page 57. • Try printing your test page again. "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 54 - Windows XP:...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 ...
... multiple copies of the printer software: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers. If it still does not print, see the troubleshooting checklist on page 57. • Try printing your test page again. "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 54 - Windows XP:...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 ...
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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...
User's Guide for Windows
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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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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. January 2003 www.lexmark.com
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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Get a direct link to the Lexmark Web site. View installed files on ordering supplies • Obtain software version information • Configure a network printer Using the Z600 Series Utility 1 From your printer ... quality. Note: Normal print quality is not on your document. 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 want to the printer utility. to monitor your desktop, double-click the Z600 Series Printer...
Get a direct link to the Lexmark Web site. View installed files on ordering supplies • Obtain software version information • Configure a network printer Using the Z600 Series Utility 1 From your printer ... quality. Note: Normal print quality is not on your document. 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 want to the printer utility. to monitor your desktop, double-click the Z600 Series Printer...
User's Guide for Mac OS X
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...do not push the paper too far into the printer. Open the printer utility by double-clicking the Z600 Series Printer folder on . Setup troubleshooting 39 For more information, refer to your computer is , see "Install the cartridges" on page 45. Make sure you install the printer ...software correctly? For help , see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 41. If it is connected to your Lexmark adapter is blinking, see "Installing the printer software" on page 45. Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to the ...
...do not push the paper too far into the printer. Open the printer utility by double-clicking the Z600 Series Printer folder on . Setup troubleshooting 39 For more information, refer to your computer is , see "Install the cartridges" on page 45. Make sure you install the printer ...software correctly? For help , see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 41. If it is connected to your Lexmark adapter is blinking, see "Installing the printer software" on page 45. Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to the ...
User's Guide for Mac OS X
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...Print a test page. 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. Is the printer set as the default printer: 1 From the Dock, click the Print Center icon. If it is highlighted in the Print dialog...pop-up menu, choose Z600 Series. 3 Click OK. 4 Choose File Print. 5 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Z600 Series. Troubleshooting checklist 40 The initial problem may be due to your printer. Is your printer directly connected to your external devices, not your computer? To make...
...Print a test page. 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. Is the printer set as the default printer: 1 From the Dock, click the Print Center icon. If it is highlighted in the Print dialog...pop-up menu, choose Z600 Series. 3 Click OK. 4 Choose File Print. 5 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Z600 Series. Troubleshooting checklist 40 The initial problem may be due to your printer. Is your printer directly connected to your external devices, not your computer? To make...
User's Guide for Mac OS X
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...; Your printer is connected to a network adapter For help in using the utility, see "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 41. General troubleshooting 44 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 Resolving unsuccessful or...address and set up your network printer" on page 45. If none of the following conditions applies to your network printer, continue with "Troubleshooting your network printer: 1 Open the Z600 Series Utility.
...; Your printer is connected to a network adapter For help in using the utility, see "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 41. General troubleshooting 44 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 Resolving unsuccessful or...address and set up your network printer" on page 45. If none of the following conditions applies to your network printer, continue with "Troubleshooting your network printer: 1 Open the Z600 Series Utility.
User's Guide for Mac OS X
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...Remote... These printers are added to the adapter documentation. The IP address of the subnet you want to close the Z600 Series Utility. Troubleshooting your network, or contact and then Configure... Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this section to include printers on your network administrator. ... to scan. For help, see "Test page does not print" on page 47. For help , see "Installing the printer software" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the printer list. Any remote printers found are saved in the list in the upper left corner to add. • If...
...Remote... These printers are added to the adapter documentation. The IP address of the subnet you want to close the Z600 Series Utility. Troubleshooting your network, or contact and then Configure... Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this section to include printers on your network administrator. ... to scan. For help, see "Test page does not print" on page 47. For help , see "Installing the printer software" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the printer list. Any remote printers found are saved in the list in the upper left corner to add. • If...
User's Guide for Mac OS X
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...is working properly. • If the test page does not print, continue with the following section or refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. Printing a test page 1 Access the printer utility by double-clicking the Z600 Series Printer folder on page 49. • Make sure ... list. 6 Click Resume. • The printer is set the printer as the default printer. 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 job from Printer Services...
...is working properly. • If the test page does not print, continue with the following section or refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. Printing a test page 1 Access the printer utility by double-clicking the Z600 Series Printer folder on page 49. • Make sure ... list. 6 Click Resume. • The printer is set the printer as the default printer. 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 job from Printer Services...