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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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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 a booklet...
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 a booklet...
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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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... software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. When you do not need to change your operating system to print documents with your printer settings in the sheet feeder. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. Feed paper automatically. Connect the printer to the printer. Printer...
... software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. When you do not need to change your operating system to print documents with your printer settings in the sheet feeder. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. Feed paper automatically. Connect the printer to the printer. Printer...
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... the pages in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your color cartridge. Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on coated or glossy paper...when you want to print. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Print Color Images in 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...
... the pages in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your color cartridge. Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on coated or glossy paper...when you want to print. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Print Color Images in 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...
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...of your finished documents turn like the pages of your document turn . Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. There are two ways to your document on page 40. Understanding the printer software 8 For help . Note: If you select Top Flip, the pages..., Coated Paper, Photo/Glossy Paper, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Card Stock. If your paper size is a guide you can refer to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to print your paper type.
...of your finished documents turn like the pages of your document turn . Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. There are two ways to your document on page 40. Understanding the printer software 8 For help . Note: If you select Top Flip, the pages..., Coated Paper, Photo/Glossy Paper, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Card Stock. If your paper size is a guide you can refer to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to print your paper type.
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... 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... 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. •...
... 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... 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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... paper type to print the reloading instruction page: a From Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to assist in reloading check box. c Select Side Flip or Top Flip. If you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support...
... paper type to print the reloading instruction page: a From Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to assist in reloading check box. c Select Side Flip or Top Flip. If you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support...
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... Options Style Options. 2 Clear the Print instruction page to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Step 4: Build your booklet After your document prints, stack the bundles...
... Options Style Options. 2 Clear the Print instruction page to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Step 4: Build your booklet After your document prints, stack the bundles...
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... multiple pages. For example, you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. If you are finished. If you formatted your printer software prompts you to print on the thickness of your handouts prints, your handouts to print as a four-, nine-, or 16-page poster. Printing a poster 29...
... multiple pages. For example, you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. If you are finished. If you formatted your printer software prompts you to print on the thickness of your handouts prints, your handouts to print as a four-, nine-, or 16-page poster. Printing a poster 29...
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... cartridge or an old cartridge (one that matches the darkest arrow on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on the printed ...you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. If the alignment page does not print, make sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. For ...
... cartridge or an old cartridge (one that matches the darkest arrow on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on the printed ...you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. If the alignment page does not print, make sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. For ...
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...printer software correctly? Setup troubleshooting 49 Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of both your list of programs, install the printer software. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark... adapter? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet...
...printer software correctly? Setup troubleshooting 49 Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of both your list of programs, install the printer software. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark... adapter? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet...
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...to be with your printer. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to your computer. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make...page. Check the documentation that Set as Default is connected through an external device, such as the default printer? Solving printer software installation problems 50 Is your printer connected directly to print. b From the Maintenance tab, click Print a Test Page. • If ...
...to be with your printer. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to your computer. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make...page. Check the documentation that Set as Default is connected through an external device, such as the default printer? Solving printer software installation problems 50 Is your printer connected directly to print. b From the Maintenance tab, click Print a Test Page. • If ...
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If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 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. Solving printer software installation problems 51
If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 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. Solving printer software installation problems 51
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Installing the printer software You can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer 1 Close all open software programs. 2 When your printer, or you can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. A printer icon is automatically created on your screen to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. Removing the printer software 1 From your...
Installing the printer software You can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer 1 Close all open software programs. 2 When your printer, or you can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. A printer icon is automatically created on your screen to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. Removing the printer software 1 From your...
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... jam" on page 48. to the adapter documentation. An Ink Low message appears when one of your printer. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about lights on your cartridges is running out of ink. Ink Low... Solving specialty media problems See page: 53 54 56 58 60 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www...
... jam" on page 48. to the adapter documentation. An Ink Low message appears when one of your printer. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about lights on your cartridges is running out of ink. Ink Low... Solving specialty media problems See page: 53 54 56 58 60 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www...
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... multiple copies of the printer software: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers. Windows XP: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 In the Printers folder, make sure there 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...
... multiple copies of the printer software: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers. Windows XP: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 In the Printers folder, make sure there 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...
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...higher print quality. Solving print quality problems If print quality is unsatisfactory, you improve an unsatisfactory document. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 6. • Make sure the print quality setting is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before... "Improving print quality" on page 46. Print smears on page 6. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on the page • The next page exiting the printer may need to adjust your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean...
...higher print quality. Solving print quality problems If print quality is unsatisfactory, you improve an unsatisfactory document. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 6. • Make sure the print quality setting is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before... "Improving print quality" on page 46. Print smears on page 6. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on the page • The next page exiting the printer may need to adjust your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean...
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...contain white lines • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. For help, see "Improving print quality" on page 11. • Select a higher print quality, such as the paper type. For help...For help solve problems with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the section "Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen" on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the printer software. 4 Click Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural...
...contain white lines • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. For help, see "Improving print quality" on page 11. • Select a higher print quality, such as the paper type. For help...For help solve problems with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the section "Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen" on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the printer software. 4 Click Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural...
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...Feeder (ASF). Continuous sheets of booklet pages that automatically aligns the print cartridges. bundle. coated paper. custom size paper. See printer software. automatic alignment. A feature that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on both sides of.... Multiple pages printed, folded, and bundled to patterns on your print cartridge that automatically feeds paper into your printer. A printer software option that ejects from your printer. Paper with printed alignment patterns that lets you send jobs to print. cartridge contact. The gold area on ...
...Feeder (ASF). Continuous sheets of booklet pages that automatically aligns the print cartridges. bundle. coated paper. custom size paper. See printer software. automatic alignment. A feature that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on both sides of.... Multiple pages printed, folded, and bundled to patterns on your print cartridge that automatically feeds paper into your printer. A printer software option that ejects from your printer. Paper with printed alignment patterns that lets you send jobs to print. cartridge contact. The gold area on ...
