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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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... 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 of paper 14 Printing cards 17 Printing envelopes 18 Printing color images in black and white 20 Printing a booklet 22 Printing labels 25 Printing handouts 27 Printing a poster 29 Printing iron-on transfers 32 Printing transparencies 34 Printing your document...
... 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 of paper 14 Printing cards 17 Printing envelopes 18 Printing color images in black and white 20 Printing a booklet 22 Printing labels 25 Printing handouts 27 Printing a poster 29 Printing iron-on transfers 32 Printing transparencies 34 Printing your document...
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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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... the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. When you can change your operating system to change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. The following table describes each part. For more information, see "Printer has... and flashing lights" on page 53. • Install or change your printer settings. To print a typical document on page 57. • Check the printer status. For more information, see "Printing ideas" on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. Supply power to these ...
... the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. When you can change your operating system to change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. The following table describes each part. For more information, see "Printer has... and flashing lights" on page 53. • Install or change your printer settings. To print a typical document on page 57. • Check the printer status. For more information, see "Printing ideas" on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. Supply power to these ...
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...number of copies you want to save the ink in Black and White to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document. 6 Click OK to print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/... page 10. Quality/Copies tab From: Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Quick Print when you want to print documents quickly, but with reduced print quality. • Normal when you want to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to apply your color ...
...number of copies you want to save the ink in Black and White to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document. 6 Click OK to print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/... page 10. Quality/Copies tab From: Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Quick Print when you want to print documents quickly, but with reduced print quality. • Normal when you want to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to apply your color ...
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... software 8 If your document turn like the pages of a magazine. Portrait or Landscape. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. There are two ways to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or...
... software 8 If your document turn like the pages of a magazine. Portrait or Landscape. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. There are two ways to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or...
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... 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 software files from the World Wide Web.
... 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 software files from the World Wide Web.
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Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing ideas 10
Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing ideas 10
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... photo paper that is facing you are using specialty media, follow the steps for your paper type. You may want to print with normal print quality, you do not need to adjust the settings. Printing photos 11 If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 2: Customize the... print settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print on plain paper before loading your photo paper and changing your document Click OK. Step 3: Print your settings. To print on photo cards, see "Printing cards" on page 17.
... photo paper that is facing you are using specialty media, follow the steps for your paper type. You may want to print with normal print quality, you do not need to adjust the settings. Printing photos 11 If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 2: Customize the... print settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print on plain paper before loading your photo paper and changing your document Click OK. Step 3: Print your settings. To print on photo cards, see "Printing cards" on page 17.
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... may not be necessary. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Select a print quality: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. For more information about printing on custom size paper, see "Printing on custom size paper" on...OK. b From the Type area, select Photo/Glossy Paper or Coated Paper. 5 Select a paper size: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Printing photos 12 b From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide ...
... may not be necessary. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Select a print quality: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. For more information about printing on custom size paper, see "Printing on custom size paper" on...OK. b From the Type area, select Photo/Glossy Paper or Coated Paper. 5 Select a paper size: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Printing photos 12 b From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide ...
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... of the paper support. • If there is facing away from you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Printing on the paper, make sure the mark is a special mark on premium or coated paper 13 Note: Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100... the left side of the paper. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Printing on the thickness of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 1: Load the premium or coated paper •...
... of the paper support. • If there is facing away from you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Printing on the paper, make sure the mark is a special mark on premium or coated paper 13 Note: Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100... the left side of the paper. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Printing on the thickness of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 1: Load the premium or coated paper •...
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... the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. Load up to print. 4 Select a paper type: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Select a print quality: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. b From the Paper...
... the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. Load up to print. 4 Select a paper type: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Select a print quality: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. b From the Paper...
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...: If you . • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the... right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary...
...: If you . • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the... right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary...
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... OK. If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad. b From the Duplexing area, select Two-Sided. b Clear the Print Instruction page to further customize your paper type to assist in reloading check box. If you select Side Flip, the pages of your document Click... OK. Step 3: Print your document turn like the pages of paper and reloading instruction page with a reloading instruction page. If you and the arrows pointing down into ...
... OK. If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad. b From the Duplexing area, select Two-Sided. b Clear the Print Instruction page to further customize your paper type to assist in reloading check box. If you select Side Flip, the pages of your document Click... OK. Step 3: Print your document turn like the pages of paper and reloading instruction page with a reloading instruction page. If you and the arrows pointing down into ...
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... 1 With your cards include instructions, read them carefully. • Load the cards vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 25 greeting cards, index... cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time, depending on the thickness of the cards. Printing cards You can load up to the left side of the cards. Step 1: Load the cards • If your document open, click File...
... 1 With your cards include instructions, read them carefully. • Load the cards vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 25 greeting cards, index... cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time, depending on the thickness of the cards. Printing cards You can load up to the left side of the cards. Step 1: Load the cards • If your document open, click File...
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... Note: Do not use envelopes with holes, windows, deep embossing, metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars. Printing envelopes 18 For more information about printing on custom size paper, see "Printing on custom size paper" on photo cards or greeting cards. b From the Type area, select Card Stock. 5...a time, depending on the thickness of cards. 4 Select a paper type: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. b From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best if you are printing on page 40. 6 Click OK. Select Normal for other types of the envelopes. ...
... Note: Do not use envelopes with holes, windows, deep embossing, metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars. Printing envelopes 18 For more information about printing on custom size paper, see "Printing on custom size paper" on photo cards or greeting cards. b From the Type area, select Card Stock. 5...a time, depending on the thickness of cards. 4 Select a paper type: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. b From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best if you are printing on page 40. 6 Click OK. Select Normal for other types of the envelopes. ...
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• Load the envelopes vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the ...to the left side of the envelopes. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Select a paper type: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. Printing envelopes 19 b From the Type area, ...
• Load the envelopes vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the ...to the left side of the envelopes. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Select a paper type: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. Printing envelopes 19 b From the Type area, ...
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... more than 10 envelopes, remove the first 10 from the paper exit tray before the others print. Make sure landscape orientation is facing you want to print more information about printing on custom size paper, see "Printing on custom size paper" on the thickness of paper at a time, depending on page 40... the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is selected in black and white 20 Printing color images in your software program. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to conserve ink in Paper Setup. b From...
... more than 10 envelopes, remove the first 10 from the paper exit tray before the others print. Make sure landscape orientation is facing you want to print more information about printing on custom size paper, see "Printing on custom size paper" on the thickness of paper at a time, depending on page 40... the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is selected in black and white 20 Printing color images in your software program. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to conserve ink in Paper Setup. b From...
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... type. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to the left side of plain paper. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 To print color images in black and white 21 c Click OK. 4 Further customize your document following the ...steps for your document open, click File Print. Printing color images in black and white: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. Note: If you want to print more, remove the first 50 sheets from the paper exit tray before the ...
... type. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to the left side of plain paper. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 To print color images in black and white 21 c Click OK. 4 Further customize your document following the ...steps for your document open, click File Print. Printing color images in black and white: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. Note: If you want to print more, remove the first 50 sheets from the paper exit tray before the ...
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Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing a booklet 22 You can print and bundle your document to make a booklet. Printing a booklet You can load up to the left side of the paper.
Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing a booklet 22 You can print and bundle your document to make a booklet. Printing a booklet You can load up to the left side of the paper.
