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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 ...
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 ...
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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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Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. To print a typical document on plain paper, you want to change your printer settings. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. Printer driver You can load, see...
Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. To print a typical document on plain paper, you want to change your printer settings. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. Printer driver You can load, see...
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...paper type and 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 settings. • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter... • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one copy of a document. Understanding the printer software 7 Quality/Copies tab From: Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Quick Print when you want to print documents quickly, but with ...
...paper type and 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 settings. • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter... • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one copy of a document. Understanding the printer software 7 Quality/Copies tab From: Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Quick Print when you want to print documents quickly, but with ...
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...• Double-click the Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center desktop icon. Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Paper, Photo/Glossy Paper, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Card Stock. A size specific to for printer help , see "Printing ...on custom size paper" on both sides of a legal pad. For help . Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Understanding the printer software 8 If your finished documents turn like the pages of your paper size is a ...
...• Double-click the Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center desktop icon. Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Paper, Photo/Glossy Paper, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Card Stock. A size specific to for printer help , see "Printing ...on custom size paper" on both sides of a legal pad. For help . Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Understanding the printer software 8 If your finished documents turn like the pages of your paper size is a ...
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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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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. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Printing ideas 10 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper.
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. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Printing ideas 10 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper.
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... carefully. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right side of the paper. If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. • If your document Click OK. To print on photo cards, see "Printing cards" on the thickness of the paper support. • Make sure the... glossy or coated side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print on plain paper before loading...
... carefully. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right side of the paper. If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. • If your document Click OK. To print on photo cards, see "Printing cards" on the thickness of the paper support. • Make sure the... glossy or coated side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print on plain paper before loading...
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... paper 13 Note: Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 pages of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Printing on the thickness of the paper support. • If there is a special mark on the paper, make sure the mark is facing away from... carefully. • Load the premium paper vertically against the right side of the paper. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking.
... paper 13 Note: Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 pages of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Printing on the thickness of the paper support. • If there is a special mark on the paper, make sure the mark is facing away from... carefully. • Load the premium paper vertically against the right side of the paper. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking.
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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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..., select Two-Sided. If you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. 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. c Click OK. If you do not want...
..., select Two-Sided. If you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. 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. c Click OK. If you do not want...
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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. b From the Type area, select Envelope. Step 2: Customize the print settings...
... 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. b From the Type area, select Envelope. Step 2: Customize the print settings...
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... your document Click OK. c Click OK. 4 Further customize your document following the steps for your paper type. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of plain paper. Note: If you want to 50 sheets of the paper.
... your document Click OK. c Click OK. 4 Further customize your document following the steps for your paper type. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of plain paper. Note: If you want to 50 sheets of the paper.
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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. 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.
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... your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your booklet. Step 4: Build your booklet After your document prints, stack the bundles together and bind your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Step 3: Print your document Click OK.
... your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your booklet. Step 4: Build your booklet After your document prints, stack the bundles together and bind your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Step 3: Print your document Click OK.
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... paper support. • Make sure there are no missing or curled labels. Printing labels 25 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...
... paper support. • Make sure there are no missing or curled labels. Printing labels 25 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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... the print side is facing you are using letter size sheets of the labels. 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. b From the Paper Size...
... the print side is facing you are using letter size sheets of the labels. 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. b From the Paper Size...
