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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...
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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... 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 can change your printer settings in the sheet feeder. For more information, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 10. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the...
... 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 can change your printer settings in the sheet feeder. For more information, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 10. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the...
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... size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of your document. 6 Click OK to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document open, click File Print. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and ...with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to apply your color cartridge. Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on page 10. Print Color Images in your settings. Quality/Copies tab From: Quality/Speed Multiple Copies ...
... size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of your document. 6 Click OK to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document open, click File Print. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and ...with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to apply your color cartridge. Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on page 10. Print Color Images in your settings. Quality/Copies tab From: Quality/Speed Multiple Copies ...
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...: Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Paper, Photo/Glossy Paper, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Card Stock. Portrait or Landscape. A size specific to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to open the LSC: •... Click Start Programs Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center desktop icon. If your paper type. Note: If you select Top Flip, the pages turn ...
...: Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Paper, Photo/Glossy Paper, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Card Stock. Portrait or Landscape. A size specific to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to open the LSC: •... Click Start Programs Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center desktop icon. If your paper type. Note: If you select Top Flip, the pages turn ...
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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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Printing ideas 10 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to the left side 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 the thickness of the paper.
Printing ideas 10 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to the left side 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 the thickness of the paper.
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Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper that is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Printing photos You can load up to 50 sheets of coated, photo, or glossy paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper support. ... your paper type. To print on photo cards, see "Printing cards" on page 17. If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. • If your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right side of the paper. Step 3: Print ...
Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper that is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Printing photos You can load up to 50 sheets of coated, photo, or glossy paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper support. ... your paper type. To print on photo cards, see "Printing cards" on page 17. If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. • If your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right side of the paper. Step 3: Print ...
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..., adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Printing on the thickness of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the premium paper vertically against the right side of premium paper at a time, depending...
..., adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Printing on the thickness of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the premium paper vertically against the right side of premium paper at a time, depending...
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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. Note: For 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. Note: For the...
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... of paper 16 If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad. 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. b Clear the Print Instruction page to further...
... of paper 16 If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad. 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. b Clear the Print Instruction page to further...
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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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... steps for your document open, click File Print. If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. b Select Print Color Images in black and white: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to the left... to print more, remove the first 50 sheets from the paper exit tray before the others print. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 50 sheets of the paper. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties...
... steps for your document open, click File Print. If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. b Select Print Color Images in black and white: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to the left... to print more, remove the first 50 sheets from the paper exit tray before the others print. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 50 sheets of the paper. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties...
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Printing a booklet 22 Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. You can print and bundle your document to make a booklet. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right 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 You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper.
Printing a booklet 22 Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. You can print and bundle your document to make a booklet. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right 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 You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper.
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Printing a booklet 24 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 ...
Printing a booklet 24 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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...; Load the labels vertically against the right side of the sheets. To build your booklet. Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your labels include instructions, read them carefully. • Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in half, and then stack it on top of...
...; Load the labels vertically against the right side of the sheets. To build your booklet. Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your labels include instructions, read them carefully. • Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in half, and then stack it on top of...
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... Normal. 4 Select a paper type: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. 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. For more information about...
... Normal. 4 Select a paper type: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. 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. For more information about...