User's Guide for Windows
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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
User's Guide for Windows
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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...
User's Guide for Windows
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... dialog box are set to : • Turn the printer on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. For more information, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 53. • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing...
... dialog box are set to : • Turn the printer on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. For more information, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 53. • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing...
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...you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on . • Print Last Page First if you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. Understanding the printer software 7 • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait ...• Layout: Normal For more than one copy of a document. Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The...
...you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on . • Print Last Page First if you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. Understanding the printer software 7 • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait ...• Layout: Normal For more than one copy of a document. Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The...
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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...
User's Guide for Windows
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Maintenance 42 The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. 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. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. For information about ordering supplies, see page 48.
Maintenance 42 The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. 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. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. For information about ordering supplies, see page 48.
User's Guide for Windows
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Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the Align Cartridges dialog box to fix the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that matches the darkest arrow on page 43...
Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the Align Cartridges dialog box to fix the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that matches the darkest arrow on page 43...
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... in the direction shown. Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from the printer except to two more times. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to dry completely. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to the printer. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the...
... in the direction shown. Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from the printer except to two more times. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to dry completely. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to the printer. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the...
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... far into the printer. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. Make sure you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are any printer lights blinking? Is...
... far into the printer. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. Make sure you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are any printer lights blinking? Is...
User's Guide for Windows
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... of ink. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your printer. For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK. • Click ...the ? General troubleshooting 53 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 computer screen and a blinking light on page 57. When this section...
... of ink. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your printer. For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK. • Click ...the ? General troubleshooting 53 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 computer screen and a blinking light on page 57. When this section...
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... page after appearing to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in use. • Check the document you clear paper misfeeds or jams. Paper... paper from a previous print job is being printed. For help you are printed in the order the printer receives them. • Decrease the print quality setting to see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 46. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams The following topics can help , see "Improving print ...
... page after appearing to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in use. • Check the document you clear paper misfeeds or jams. Paper... paper from a previous print job is being printed. For help you are printed in the order the printer receives them. • Decrease the print quality setting to see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 46. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams The following topics can help , see "Improving print ...
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...borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in the printer. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 46. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 6.... the ink dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. The following topics can 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...
...borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in the printer. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 46. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 6.... the ink dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. The following topics can 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...
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... Printed characters are missing or unexpected Like other printers, your printer icon. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen • A cartridge may be low on page 8. • Use a different paper brand. Letter, U.S. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on ink. Select Natural Color as the document color: 1 With your job again. Solving print quality...
... Printed characters are missing or unexpected Like other printers, your printer icon. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen • A cartridge may be low on page 8. • Use a different paper brand. Letter, U.S. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on ink. Select Natural Color as the document color: 1 With your job again. Solving print quality...
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... paper as it exits the printer, and then let it dry completely before stacking. Colors on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the section "Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen" on page 46. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help...
... paper as it exits the printer, and then let it dry completely before stacking. Colors on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the section "Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen" on page 46. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help...
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... images. Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF). Continuous sheets of a multiple-page document before binding. cartridge contact. collate. custom size paper. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. alignment values. automatic alignment. A mechanism that are folded in half and stacked... before the next copy begins, and so on your print cartridge that automatically aligns the print cartridges. A group of paper. The gold area on . A printer software option that lets you print on the alignment page. See banner paper. duplex...
... images. Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF). Continuous sheets of a multiple-page document before binding. cartridge contact. collate. custom size paper. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. alignment values. automatic alignment. A mechanism that are folded in half and stacked... before the next copy begins, and so on your print cartridge that automatically aligns the print cartridges. A group of paper. The gold area on . A printer software option that lets you print on the alignment page. See banner paper. duplex...
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... paper. Paper designed for reports or documents with graphics. print cartridge nozzles. landscape orientation. A printer software option that lets you select print cartridge alignment values. manual alignment. A printer software option that provides the basic functions needed for printing simple line art and graphics. natural color. operating system. Coated paper designed for printing text documents. The...
... paper. Paper designed for reports or documents with graphics. print cartridge nozzles. landscape orientation. A printer software option that lets you select print cartridge alignment values. manual alignment. A printer software option that provides the basic functions needed for printing simple line art and graphics. natural color. operating system. Coated paper designed for printing text documents. The...
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... 36 multiple images on one sheet 28 photo cards 17 photo paper 11 plain paper 10 postcards 17 poster 29 premium paper 13 printing color images in black and white 20 printing in reverse order 36 printing multiple images on one sheet 28 transparencies 34 t-shirt transfers 32 two...greeting cards 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 paper 40 duplexing 14...
... 36 multiple images on one sheet 28 photo cards 17 photo paper 11 plain paper 10 postcards 17 poster 29 premium paper 13 printing color images in black and white 20 printing in reverse order 36 printing multiple images on one sheet 28 transparencies 34 t-shirt transfers 32 two...greeting cards 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 paper 40 duplexing 14...
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... both sides of the paper 14 print quality improving 46 printer cable, troubleshooting 49 printer driver installing 52 removing 52 printer parts 6 printer software driver 6 installing 52 Lexmark Solution Center 6 removing 52 uninstalling (Windows) 55 printer software CD, troubleshooting 50 printing alignment page 45 banner paper...54 Q Quality/Copies tab 7 R removing print cartridges 42 removing printer software 52 replacing the print cartridge 42 S setting recommendations banner paper 38 booklet 22 both sides of the paper 14 cards 17 coated paper 11 color images in black and white 20 custom size ...
... both sides of the paper 14 print quality improving 46 printer cable, troubleshooting 49 printer driver installing 52 removing 52 printer parts 6 printer software driver 6 installing 52 Lexmark Solution Center 6 removing 52 uninstalling (Windows) 55 printer software CD, troubleshooting 50 printing alignment page 45 banner paper...54 Q Quality/Copies tab 7 R removing print cartridges 42 removing printer software 52 replacing the print cartridge 42 S setting recommendations banner paper 38 booklet 22 both sides of the paper 14 cards 17 coated paper 11 color images in black and white 20 custom size ...
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...cards 17 photo paper 11 plain paper 10 postcards 17 poster 29 premium paper 13 print color images in black and white 20 print last page first 36 print on both sides of...page, printing 50 transfers, iron-on 32 transparencies 34 troubleshooting alignment page 56 blank pages 56 cartridges 49 error messages 53 flashing lights 53 improving print quality 58 margins 59 paper feeding 56 paper... jams 57 paper misfeeds 56 print quality 58 printer cable 49 printer not printing 54 printer software installation 50 slow printing 56 software 50 solving print quality problems 58 ...
...cards 17 photo paper 11 plain paper 10 postcards 17 poster 29 premium paper 13 print color images in black and white 20 print last page first 36 print on both sides of...page, printing 50 transfers, iron-on 32 transparencies 34 troubleshooting alignment page 56 blank pages 56 cartridges 49 error messages 53 flashing lights 53 improving print quality 58 margins 59 paper feeding 56 paper... jams 57 paper misfeeds 56 print quality 58 printer cable 49 printer not printing 54 printer software installation 50 slow printing 56 software 50 solving print quality problems 58 ...
User's Guide for Mac OS 9
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January 2003 www.lexmark.com Z600 Series Color Jetprinter™ User's Guide for Mac OS 9 • 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 Mac OS 9 • 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.