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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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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 of paper 14 Printing cards 17 Printing envelopes 18 Printing color images in black and white 20 Printing...
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 of paper 14 Printing cards 17 Printing envelopes 18 Printing color images in black and white 20 Printing...
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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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1 Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Z600 Series Color Jetprinter™ Sheet feeder Paper support Paper guide and release tab Paper exit tray USB cable connector Power supply connector Power/Resume button Front cover Printer overview 5
1 Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Z600 Series Color Jetprinter™ Sheet feeder Paper support Paper guide and release tab Paper exit tray USB cable connector Power supply connector Power/Resume button Front cover Printer overview 5
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...paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. The following table describes each part. Feed paper automatically. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. When you want to the computer. ...For more information, see "Printing ideas" on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. Use this: Power/Resume button Front cover ...
...paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. The following table describes each part. Feed paper automatically. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. When you want to the computer. ...For more information, see "Printing ideas" on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. Use this: Power/Resume button Front cover ...
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...paper. • Better when you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on . • Print Last Page First if you want to apply your color cartridge. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a... in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document open, click File Print. • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: ...
...paper. • Better when you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on . • Print Last Page First if you want to apply your color cartridge. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a... in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document open, click File Print. • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: ...
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... Flip, the pages of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to for printer help. There are two ways to your document on page 40. Portrait or Landscape. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Understanding the... printer software 8 For help, see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of your finished ...
... Flip, the pages of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to for printer help. There are two ways to your document on page 40. Portrait or Landscape. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Understanding the... printer software 8 For help, see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of your finished ...
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...How To Troubleshooting Maintenance Contact 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 ...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....
...How To Troubleshooting Maintenance Contact 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 ...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....
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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 plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Printing ideas 10 2 Printing ideas Printing on the thickness of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
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 plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Printing ideas 10 2 Printing ideas Printing on the thickness of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
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... are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to adjust the settings. If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper that is facing you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet...
... are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to adjust the settings. If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper that is facing you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet...
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... premium or coated paper You can load up to the left side of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 1: Load the premium or coated paper • If your photos Click OK. Note: Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 pages of premium... you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the premium paper vertically against the right...
... premium or coated paper You can load up to the left side of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 1: Load the premium or coated paper • If your photos Click OK. Note: Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 pages of premium... you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the premium paper vertically against the right...
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.... 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. Step 2: Customize the...
.... 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. Step 2: Customize the...
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...-Sided. d Check the steps for your document turn like the pages of a magazine. Step 3: Print your document. 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. If you select Side Flip, the pages...
...-Sided. d Check the steps for your document turn like the pages of a magazine. Step 3: Print your document. 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. If you select Side Flip, the pages...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... print side is facing you. • Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the envelopes.
... print side is facing you. • Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the envelopes.
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Note: If you want to print more, remove the first 50 sheets from the paper exit tray before the others print. Printing color images in Black and White. b Select Print Color Images in black and white 21 Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your paper type. c Click OK. 4 Further customize your... paper guide may not be necessary. 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: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. • Do not force the paper into the...
Note: If you want to print more, remove the first 50 sheets from the paper exit tray before the others print. Printing color images in Black and White. b Select Print Color Images in black and white 21 Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your paper type. c Click OK. 4 Further customize your... paper guide may not be necessary. 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: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. • Do not force the paper into the...
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Printing a booklet You can load up to make a booklet. You can print and bundle your document to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left 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. Printing a booklet 22
Printing a booklet You can load up to make a booklet. You can print and bundle your document to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left 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. Printing a booklet 22
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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 ...
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 ...
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Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your booklet. Printing labels You can load up to 25 sheets of labels at a time, depending on top of each other until your ...
Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your booklet. Printing labels You can load up to 25 sheets of labels at a time, depending on top of each other until your ...
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... custom size paper, see "Printing on custom size paper" on page 40. 6 Click OK. Note: If you . • Do not force the labels into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of labels, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. • Make sure the...
... custom size paper, see "Printing on custom size paper" on page 40. 6 Click OK. Note: If you . • Do not force the labels into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of labels, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. • Make sure the...