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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. January 2003 www.lexmark.com
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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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...the printer 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. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on plain paper, you want... Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. For more information, see "Printing ideas" on page 57. • Check the printer status. Keep paper straight in ...
...the printer 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. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on plain paper, you want... Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. For more information, see "Printing ideas" on page 57. • Check the printer status. Keep paper straight in ...
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... if you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your settings. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more... to print crisp photos and high resolution graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of a document.
... if you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your settings. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more... to print crisp photos and high resolution graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of a document.
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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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... your envelopes Click OK. 4 Select an envelope size: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Printing color images in your color print cartridge. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of paper at a time, depending on page 40. 5 Select the orientation: a From...
... your envelopes Click OK. 4 Select an envelope size: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Printing color images in your color print cartridge. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of paper at a time, depending on page 40. 5 Select the orientation: a From...
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Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 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. For information about ordering supplies, see page 48.
Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 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. For information about ordering supplies, see page 48.
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3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids. 4 Remove the used 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.
3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids. 4 Remove the used 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.
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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. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right 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. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier.
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...To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" ...cartridges Typically, you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark...
...To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" ...cartridges Typically, you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark...
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...-free cloth with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles: a Load paper. If your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. For help, see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 43. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see page 8. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. e Click...
...-free cloth with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles: a Load paper. If your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. For help, see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 43. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see page 8. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. e Click...
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...it in an airtight container. g Reinsert the print cartridges. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Preserving the print cartridges 47 The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to two ... packaging until you are ready to dry completely. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to install it. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your document again. h Print your printer:...
...it in an airtight container. g Reinsert the print cartridges. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Preserving the print cartridges 47 The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to two ... packaging until you are ready to dry completely. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to install it. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your document again. h Print your printer:...
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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 Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
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... page 53. Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are both print cartridges? For help , see page 10. Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Setup troubleshooting 49 Are any printer lights blinking? Did you install the printer software correctly? Make sure you remove...
... page 53. Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are both print cartridges? For help , see page 10. Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Setup troubleshooting 49 Are any printer lights blinking? Did you install the printer software correctly? Make sure you remove...
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For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on your cartridges is running out of your printer. For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about : Understanding error messages and flashing lights Resolving unsuccessful ...and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. General troubleshooting 53 to the adapter documentation. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer...
For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on your cartridges is running out of your printer. For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about : Understanding error messages and flashing lights Resolving unsuccessful ...and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. General troubleshooting 53 to the adapter documentation. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer...
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... longer to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Photos and graphics may take longer to Normal or Quick Print. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 For help... a previous print job is recommended for inkjet printers. • The edges of your paper are printing. For help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 46. Alignment page does not print Make sure: • You completely removed the transparent tape and sticker from the back and bottom ...
... longer to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Photos and graphics may take longer to Normal or Quick Print. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 For help... a previous print job is recommended for inkjet printers. • The edges of your paper are printing. For help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 46. Alignment page does not print Make sure: • You completely removed the transparent tape and sticker from the back and bottom ...
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...the printer software match the paper loaded in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in the printer. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 46.... • The next page exiting the printer may need to adjust your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles. Vertical straight lines are not smooth To improve the print quality of light and dark print (intermittent printing) Select...
...the printer software match the paper loaded in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in the printer. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 46.... • The next page exiting the printer may need to adjust your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles. Vertical straight lines are not smooth To improve the print quality of light and dark print (intermittent printing) Select...
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... mm (0.75 in.) recommended for U.S. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 46. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Click Options Quality...these settings: Margin: Left and right Top Bottom Minimum setting: • 6.35 mm (0.25 in the Lexmark Solution Center. c Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. b Double-click your job again. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 45. ...
... mm (0.75 in.) recommended for U.S. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 46. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Click Options Quality...these settings: Margin: Left and right Top Bottom Minimum setting: • 6.35 mm (0.25 in the Lexmark Solution Center. c Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. b Double-click your job again. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 45. ...
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... a photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. • Select photo paper as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Transparencies or photos contain white lines • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you ) and selected the...; Select a higher print quality, such as the paper type. For help solve problems with specialty media. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts.
... a photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. • Select photo paper as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Transparencies or photos contain white lines • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you ) and selected the...; Select a higher print quality, such as the paper type. For help solve problems with specialty media. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts.
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...corresponding to patterns on both sides of a sheet of booklet pages that automatically feeds paper into your print cartridge that automatically aligns the print cartridges. Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF). A mechanism that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy...high-quality printed images. automatic alignment. A feature that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer during cartridge alignment. banner paper. Also called continuous form paper. bundle. cartridge contact. The gold area on . collate. custom size paper. default printer. default printer settings....
...corresponding to patterns on both sides of a sheet of booklet pages that automatically feeds paper into your print cartridge that automatically aligns the print cartridges. Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF). A mechanism that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy...high-quality printed images. automatic alignment. A feature that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer during cartridge alignment. banner paper. Also called continuous form paper. bundle. cartridge contact. The gold area on . collate. custom size paper. default printer. default printer settings....