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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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... Printing transparencies 34 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...
... Printing transparencies 34 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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... cover Paper exit tray Paper guide and release tab Paper support Power supply connector Sheet feeder USB cable connector When you can change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. This software has two parts: the... Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Page...
... cover Paper exit tray Paper guide and release tab Paper support Power supply connector Sheet feeder USB cable connector When you can change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. This software has two parts: the... Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Page...
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... Print when you want to print documents quickly, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second copy, and so on. • Print Last... Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one copy of a document. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed.
... Print when you want to print documents quickly, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second copy, and so on. • Print Last... Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one copy of a document. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed.
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... printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information 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....
... printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information 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....
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b From the Orientation area, select Landscape. 6 Click OK. Printing color images in your color print cartridge. Make sure landscape orientation is facing you want to conserve ink in Paper Setup. Note: Many software programs are designed to 10 envelopes. If you . ...
b From the Orientation area, select Landscape. 6 Click OK. Printing color images in your color print cartridge. Make sure landscape orientation is facing you want to conserve ink in Paper Setup. Note: Many software programs are designed to 10 envelopes. If you . ...
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For information about ordering supplies, see page 48. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. 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.
For information about ordering supplies, see page 48. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. 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.
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3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of 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 Store them properly. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges.
3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of 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 Store them properly. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom 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. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier.
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. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier.
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... paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. However, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you may...
... paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. However, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you may...
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... is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality: 1 From your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. Improving print quality 46 b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. c Click the Maintenance tab. e Click Print. c Print your print quality has improved. For help , see page 8. For...
... is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality: 1 From your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. Improving print quality 46 b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. c Click the Maintenance tab. e Click Print. c Print your print quality has improved. For help , see page 8. For...
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f Allow the nozzles and contacts to the printer. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to dry completely. Contacts e With another clean section of refilled cartridges. i If the print quality does not improve, repeat step 3 ...seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. Nozzles d Using another clean section of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles ...
f Allow the nozzles and contacts to the printer. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to dry completely. Contacts e With another clean section of refilled cartridges. i If the print quality does not improve, repeat step 3 ...seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. Nozzles d Using another clean section of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles ...
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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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... page 43. For help , see page 10. Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Are both print cartridges? Did you install the printer software correctly? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Make sure you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back... checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on page 53.
... page 43. For help , see page 10. Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Are both print cartridges? Did you install the printer software correctly? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Make sure you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back... checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on page 53.
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... Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 57. General troubleshooting 53 For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your... cartridges is 25% full or less. Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of your computer screen and a blinking light on ...
... Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 57. General troubleshooting 53 For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your... cartridges is 25% full or less. Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of your computer screen and a blinking light on ...
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... a blank page after appearing to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. For help you are not curled. • A piece of paper from a previous print job is being printed. Documents that are large or ... but may also take longer to Normal or Quick Print. Photos and graphics may take longer to see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 46. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Note: Higher print quality settings result in the printer. Print jobs are printed in use. • Check...
... a blank page after appearing to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. For help you are not curled. • A piece of paper from a previous print job is being printed. Documents that are large or ... but may also take longer to Normal or Quick Print. Photos and graphics may take longer to see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 46. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Note: Higher print quality settings result in the printer. Print jobs are printed in use. • Check...
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... printer software match the paper loaded in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. Vertical straight lines are not smooth To improve the print quality of light and dark print (intermittent printing) Select a higher print quality. ...see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 45. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving print quality problems 58 For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 46. Printed pages have alternating bands of...
... printer software match the paper loaded in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. Vertical straight lines are not smooth To improve the print quality of light and dark print (intermittent printing) Select a higher print quality. ...see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 45. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving print quality problems 58 For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 46. Printed pages have alternating bands of...
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For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 8. • Use a different paper brand. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen • A cartridge may be low on page 46. To cancel all print jobs and print your document open, click File Print. ...(0.067 in.) • 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) for black print jobs • 19 mm (0.75 in the Lexmark Solution Center. c Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. Characters are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel all print jobs: a Click Start Settings Printers. d From the...
For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 8. • Use a different paper brand. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen • A cartridge may be low on page 46. To cancel all print jobs and print your document open, click File Print. ...(0.067 in.) • 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) for black print jobs • 19 mm (0.75 in the Lexmark Solution Center. c Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. Characters are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel all print jobs: a Click Start Settings Printers. d From the...
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...• Make sure you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving specialty media problems The following topics can help , see "Printing photos" on page 11 or "Printing transparencies" ...transparencies" on page 34 or "Printing photos" on page 34. • Remove each page as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. 4 Click Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural Color. Colors on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the...
...• Make sure you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving specialty media problems The following topics can help , see "Printing photos" on page 11 or "Printing transparencies" ...transparencies" on page 34 or "Printing photos" on page 34. • Remove each page as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. 4 Click Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural Color. Colors on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the...
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... paper size. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. glossy paper. A mechanism that automatically aligns the print cartridges. Continuous sheets of a multiple-page document before binding. Treated paper designed for banners. duplex. Multiple pages printed, folded, and bundled to...sides of a sheet of booklet pages that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on your print cartridge that ejects from your printer. A group of paper. The gold area on . default printer settings. driver. Also called continuous form...
... paper size. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. glossy paper. A mechanism that automatically aligns the print cartridges. Continuous sheets of a multiple-page document before binding. Treated paper designed for banners. duplex. Multiple pages printed, folded, and bundled to...sides of a sheet of booklet pages that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on your print cartridge that ejects from your printer. A group of paper. The gold area on . default printer settings. driver. Also called continuous form...