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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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... 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. To print a typical document on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box ...and the Print dialog box are set to : • Turn the printer on page 57. • Check the printer status. Connect the printer to the printer. Feed paper automatically. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark...
... 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. To print a typical document on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box ...and the Print dialog box are set to : • Turn the printer on page 57. • Check the printer status. Connect the printer to the printer. Feed paper automatically. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark...
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... graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to save the ink in Black and White to 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... the Print Layout tab, change the layout of a document. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Print Color Images in your document open, click File Print. Customizing the settings for different types of copies you want to print more information about...
... graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to save the ink in Black and White to 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... the Print Layout tab, change the layout of a document. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Print Color Images in your document open, click File Print. Customizing the settings for different types of copies you want to print more information about...
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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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Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them properly. Replacing the print cartridges 43 Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges. 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges.
Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them properly. Replacing the print cartridges 43 Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges. 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges.
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2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 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. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier.
2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 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. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier.
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...Select the type of cartridge you installed. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. However, you may be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the printed page...paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. The Alignment page prints. 5 Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the printer software, install the cartridges. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify ...
...Select the type of cartridge you installed. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. However, you may be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the printed page...paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. The Alignment page prints. 5 Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the printer software, install the cartridges. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify ...
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... again. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 42. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. f Print your document again to verify that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality: 1 From...Print. Improving print quality 46 c Click the Maintenance tab. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 10. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. g If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your document, make sure you: • Use the appropriate...
... again. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 42. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. f Print your document again to verify that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality: 1 From...Print. Improving print quality 46 c Click the Maintenance tab. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 10. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. g If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your document, make sure you: • Use the appropriate...
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...direction shown. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from your document again....print cartridge from the printer except to two more times. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. Preserving the print cartridges 47 h Print your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it in the ...
...direction shown. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from your document again....print cartridge from the printer except to two more times. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. Preserving the print cartridges 47 h Print your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it in the ...
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...paper too far into the printer. Setup troubleshooting 49 For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. Are both your list of both print cartridges? For help , see page 10. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not ...supply firmly attached to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. Is the paper ...
...paper too far into the printer. Setup troubleshooting 49 For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. Are both your list of both print cartridges? For help , see page 10. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not ...supply firmly attached to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. Is the paper ...
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..., scanner, or fax machine, follow these instructions to print. Solving printer software installation problems 50 When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens. 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Restart your computer? You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that came with your external devices...
..., scanner, or fax machine, follow these instructions to print. Solving printer software installation problems 50 When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens. 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Restart your computer? You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that came with your external devices...
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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 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation.
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... printer, or 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 desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. Installing the printer software You can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your screen to install the printer...
... printer, or 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 desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. Installing the printer software You can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your screen to install the printer...
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... this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on your cartridges is running out of your printer. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. •...
... this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on your cartridges is running out of your printer. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. •...
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... 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon. 3 From the Printer menu, make sure: • Set as Default Printer. 5 From the Printer menu, make sure there is a check next to the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon (indicating that 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). Printer is plugged in, but does not print For help you improve unsuccessful...
... 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon. 3 From the Printer menu, make sure: • Set as Default Printer. 5 From the Printer menu, make sure there is a check next to the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon (indicating that 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). Printer is plugged in, but does not print For help you improve unsuccessful...
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...listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. • Make sure you have installed multiple copies of ports, select USB printer port. After you have not installed multiple copies of ports, select USB printer port or Virtual printer port for USB. Test page does...Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Details tab. 4 From the Ports drop-down menu, check the printer port. If it still does not print, see page 50. "Solving printer software installation problems" on page...
...listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. • Make sure you have installed multiple copies of ports, select USB printer port. After you have not installed multiple copies of ports, select USB printer port or Virtual printer port for USB. Test page does...Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Details tab. 4 From the Ports drop-down menu, check the printer port. If it still does not print, see page 50. "Solving printer software installation problems" on page...
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... a blank page after appearing to print. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in better quality documents, but may take longer to Normal or Quick Print. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Clean the print...
... a blank page after appearing to print. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in better quality documents, but may take longer to Normal or Quick Print. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Clean the print...
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...or service representative for additional suggestions. 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 FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a ...be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Any questions regarding this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be directed to radio communications. Avis de ...
...or service representative for additional suggestions. 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 FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a ...be determined by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that interference will not occur in a residential installation. Any questions regarding this equipment. This equipment generates, uses, and can be directed to radio communications. Avis de ...
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...A small, rectangular port on your printer. print queue. See printer software. printer software. (1) The program that reduces the blurriness of the pages. program. sharpen. A printer software option that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed on the back of a document.... short-edge binding. top flip. A printer software option that can be displayed on each page...
...A small, rectangular port on your printer. print queue. See printer software. printer software. (1) The program that reduces the blurriness of the pages. program. sharpen. A printer software option that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed on the back of a document.... short-edge binding. top flip. A printer software option that can be displayed on each page...
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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 ...