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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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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... you do not need to change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. When you want to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with your printer settings. Supply power to the computer...
... you do not need to change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. When you want to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with your printer settings. Supply power to the computer...
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Understanding the printer software 7 • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one ... type and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of copies you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your color cartridge. Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of your document. 6 Click OK to...
Understanding the printer software 7 • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one ... type and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of copies you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your color cartridge. Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of your document. 6 Click OK to...
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... 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. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find...
... 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. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find...
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... in black and white You can load up to override the settings in your envelopes Click OK. Printing color images in your color print cartridge. b From the Envelope Size menu, select the correct size. Printing color images in black helps to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on page 40. 5 Select the orientation...
... in black and white You can load up to override the settings in your envelopes Click OK. Printing color images in your color print cartridge. b From the Envelope Size menu, select the correct size. Printing color images in black helps to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on page 40. 5 Select the orientation...
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Maintenance 42 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. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. For information about ordering supplies, see page 48. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy.
Maintenance 42 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. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. For information about ordering supplies, see page 48. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy.
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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. 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges.
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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. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 44
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. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 44
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... printed page for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the printer software, install the cartridges. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to align cartridges when: • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the...
... printed page for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the printer software, install the cartridges. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to align cartridges when: • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the...
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... If print quality has not improved, continue with water. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 43. b Insert the print cartridges. If your document still does not have the print quality you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. c Print your document again. ...For help , see page 8. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles: a Load paper. Improving print quality 46 For help, see...
... If print quality has not improved, continue with water. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 43. b Insert the print cartridges. If your document still does not have the print quality you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. c Print your document again. ...For help , see page 8. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles: a Load paper. Improving print quality 46 For help, see...
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... satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. g Reinsert the print cartridges. h Print your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your document again. Contacts e With another clean section of refilled cartridges. i If the print .... f Allow the nozzles and contacts to replace, clean, or store it in the direction shown. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d.
... satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. g Reinsert the print cartridges. h Print your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your document again. Contacts e With another clean section of refilled cartridges. i If the print .... f Allow the nozzles and contacts to replace, clean, or store it in the direction shown. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d.
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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. Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge USB cable Part number: 16 or 17 26 or 27 12A2405 Ordering supplies 48
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... the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. For help , see page 10. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are both print cartridges? For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is...
... the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. For help , see page 10. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are both print cartridges? For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is...
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... error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. For information about ordering supplies. •... Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK. • Click the ? General troubleshooting 53 to the adapter documentation. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get...
... error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. For information about ordering supplies. •... Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK. • Click the ? General troubleshooting 53 to the adapter documentation. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get...
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... clogged nozzles. Photos and graphics may also take longer to print. • Check the printer to see "Installing the cartridges" on page 46. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in better quality documents, but may...tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Print jobs are printing. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams The following topics can help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print....
... clogged nozzles. Photos and graphics may also take longer to print. • Check the printer to see "Installing the cartridges" on page 46. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in better quality documents, but may...tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Print jobs are printing. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams The following topics can help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print....
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...intermittent printing) Select a higher print quality. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 46. 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 the nozzles. Print smears on page 6. • Make sure ...
...intermittent printing) Select a higher print quality. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 46. 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 the nozzles. Print smears on page 6. • Make sure ...
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...75 in.) recommended for all print jobs: a Click Start Settings Printers. d From the Document menu, click Cancel. • Repeat steps c through d for color print jobs Printed characters are missing or unexpected Like other printers, your printer cannot print on page 46. b Double-click your job again... • 6.35 mm (0.25 in the Lexmark Solution Center. Select Natural Color as the document color: 1 With your document open, click File Print. c Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. Solving print quality problems 59 Each paper brand...
...75 in.) recommended for all print jobs: a Click Start Settings Printers. d From the Document menu, click Cancel. • Repeat steps c through d for color print jobs Printed characters are missing or unexpected Like other printers, your printer cannot print on page 46. b Double-click your job again... • 6.35 mm (0.25 in the Lexmark Solution Center. Select Natural Color as the document color: 1 With your document open, click File Print. c Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. Solving print quality problems 59 Each paper brand...
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... the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the printer software. For help , see "Printing photos" on page 11 or "Printing transparencies" on page 46. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Transparencies or photos contain white lines ...8226; Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. Solving specialty ...
... the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the printer software. For help , see "Printing photos" on page 11 or "Printing transparencies" on page 46. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Transparencies or photos contain white lines ...8226; Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. Solving specialty ...
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... cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer. banner paper. cartridge contact. See banner paper. A nonstandard paper size. default printer settings. duplex. alignment values. automatic alignment. coated paper. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. See printer... to patterns on . A feature that ejects from your printer during cartridge alignment. continuous form paper. Glossary alignment page. Continuous sheets of paper. The printer automatically used when you automatically print one glossy side designed ...
... cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer. banner paper. cartridge contact. See banner paper. A nonstandard paper size. default printer settings. duplex. alignment values. automatic alignment. coated paper. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. See printer... to patterns on . A feature that ejects from your printer during cartridge alignment. continuous form paper. Glossary alignment page. Continuous sheets of paper. The printer automatically used when you automatically print one glossy side designed ...