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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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... change your operating system to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 Keep paper straight in the printer driver. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Printer driver You can load, see "Printing ideas" on page 53. • Install or change your printer settings. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the...
... change your operating system to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 Keep paper straight in the printer driver. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Printer driver You can load, see "Printing ideas" on page 53. • Install or change your printer settings. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the...
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... want to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to apply your document open, click File Print. Understanding the printer software 7 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a ... tab, select a paper type and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of your color cartridge. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second copy...
... want to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to apply your document open, click File Print. Understanding the printer software 7 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a ... tab, select a paper type and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of your color cartridge. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second copy...
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... Information Advanced You can: • Receive printer information. • 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... 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....
... Information Advanced You can: • Receive printer information. • 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... 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....
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3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom 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. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. Replacing the print cartridges 43 Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly.
3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom 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. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. Replacing the print cartridges 43 Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly.
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2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Insert the black cartridge in the left 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. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover.
2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Insert the black cartridge in the left 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. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover.
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... print cartridges 45 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 8. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge...
... print cartridges 45 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 8. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge...
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...Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. b Insert the print cartridges. For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to clean the clogged nozzles. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink ...1 From your software program, click File Print. c Click the Maintenance tab. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. e Click Print. For help , see page 8. c Print your print quality has improved. For example, use photo paper if you : ...
...Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. b Insert the print cartridges. For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to clean the clogged nozzles. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink ...1 From your software program, click File Print. c Click the Maintenance tab. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. e Click Print. For help , see page 8. c Print your print quality has improved. For example, use photo paper if you : ...
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...or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. g Reinsert the print cartridges. h Print your print cartridges and optimum performance from the printer except to the printer. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to two more times. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print ... ready to install it in the direction shown. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to replace, clean, or store it . • Do not remove a print cartridge from your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in the direction shown. Lexmark's printer warranty does ...
...or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. g Reinsert the print cartridges. h Print your print cartridges and optimum performance from the printer except to the printer. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to two more times. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print ... ready to install it in the direction shown. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to replace, clean, or store it . • Do not remove a print cartridge from your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in the direction shown. Lexmark's printer warranty does ...
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... tape from the back and bottom of both your list of programs, install the printer software. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on page 43. Is the paper loaded correctly? For help... , see page 10. Are any printer lights blinking? For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on ? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
... tape from the back and bottom of both your list of programs, install the printer software. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on page 43. Is the paper loaded correctly? For help... , see page 10. Are any printer lights blinking? For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on ? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting...
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... print a test page. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to be with a USB cable. 3 Follow these instructions to the printer software Help for help , see page 8. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make...
... print a test page. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to be with a USB cable. 3 Follow these instructions to the printer software Help for help , see page 8. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make...
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Solving printer software installation problems 51 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. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation.
Solving printer software installation problems 51 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. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation.
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... programs. 2 When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. A printer icon is automatically created on your screen to complete printer software installation. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your desktop. Installing the printer software You can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Solving printer software installation problems 52 Using the World Wide Web...
... programs. 2 When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. A printer icon is automatically created on your screen to complete printer software installation. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your desktop. Installing the printer software You can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Solving printer software installation problems 52 Using the World Wide Web...
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... on page 57. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on your cartridges is running out of your printer. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. For help... clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to...
... on page 57. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on your cartridges is running out of your printer. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. For help... clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to...
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...Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon (indicating that Pause Printing is not selected. If there is no check, right-click the icon, and then click Set as Default is selected. • Pause Printing is not selected. 1 Click Start Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click View installed printers or fax printers. 4 From the Printers... folder, make sure that it is the default printer). Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 54 The Power...
...Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon (indicating that Pause Printing is not selected. If there is no check, right-click the icon, and then click Set as Default is selected. • Pause Printing is not selected. 1 Click Start Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click View installed printers or fax printers. 4 From the Printers... folder, make sure that it is the default printer). Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 54 The Power...
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... on page 57. • Try printing your test page again. "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 54 - If the USB port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click OK. 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 From the...
... on page 57. • Try printing your test page again. "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 54 - If the USB port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click OK. 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 From the...
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... cartridges" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in the printer. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams The following topics can help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 43. • You loaded...misfeeds or jams 56 Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Documents that contain background images may take longer to print. • Check the printer to see "Improving print quality" on page 42. • Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles. For help , see if another ...
... cartridges" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in the printer. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams The following topics can help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 43. • You loaded...misfeeds or jams 56 Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Documents that contain background images may take longer to print. • Check the printer to see "Improving print quality" on page 42. • Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles. For help , see if another ...
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...15 of FCC regulations. The FCC Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. If this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference...device, use within certain voltage limits. Notices Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark Z600 Series Color Jetprinter, type 4126-001 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for any interference received, ...
...15 of FCC regulations. The FCC Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. If this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate this equipment does cause harmful interference...device, use within certain voltage limits. Notices Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark Z600 Series Color Jetprinter, type 4126-001 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for any interference received, ...
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... the short side of your document first so your computer that lets your printer communicate with your computer. side flip. A printer software option that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed on each page of a printed image. USB port. printer software. (1) The program that arranges duplexed pages so they turn like the pages...
... the short side of your document first so your computer that lets your printer communicate with your computer. side flip. A printer software option that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed on each page of a printed image. USB port. printer software. (1) The program that arranges duplexed pages so they turn like the pages...
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...cable, part 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... 17 H handouts 27 I improving print quality 58 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 ...
...cable, part 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... 17 H handouts 27 I improving print quality 58 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 ...