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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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... information, see "Printing ideas" on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. For information about the amount of paper you want to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 To print a typical document on plain... release tab Paper support Power supply connector Sheet feeder USB cable connector When you can change your operating system to change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Keep paper straight in the printer driver.
... information, see "Printing ideas" on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. For information about the amount of paper you want to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 To print a typical document on plain... release tab Paper support Power supply connector Sheet feeder USB cable connector When you can change your operating system to change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Keep paper straight in the printer driver.
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... speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to apply your color cartridge. Quality/Copies tab From: Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Quick Print when you want to print documents quickly, but with reduced print quality. •... 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.
... speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to apply your color cartridge. Quality/Copies tab From: Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Quick Print when you want to print documents quickly, but with reduced print quality. •... 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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... size. b From the Orientation area, select Landscape. 6 Click OK. Make sure landscape orientation is facing you want to override the settings in your color print cartridge. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on page 40. 5 Select the orientation: a From Print Properties dialog...
... size. b From the Orientation area, select Landscape. 6 Click OK. Make sure landscape orientation is facing you want to override the settings in your color print cartridge. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on page 40. 5 Select the orientation: a From Print Properties dialog...
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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. For information about ordering supplies, see page 48. Maintenance 42 Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy.
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. For information about ordering supplies, see page 48. Maintenance 42 Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy.
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Store them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges. 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom 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 Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them properly.
Store them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges. 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom 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 Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them properly.
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Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right 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.
Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right 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.
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... on page 8. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you installed. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to align cartridges when: • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned...
... on page 8. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you installed. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to align cartridges when: • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned...
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.... d If print quality has not improved, continue with step 3, and then print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. Improving print quality 46 For help, see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 43. c Click the Maintenance tab....make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for the document. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 42. b Insert the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see page 8. Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with water. For ...
.... d If print quality has not improved, continue with step 3, and then print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. Improving print quality 46 For help, see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 43. c Click the Maintenance tab....make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for the document. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 42. b Insert the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see page 8. Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with water. For ...
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... not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. i If the print quality does not improve, repeat step 3 up to dry completely. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for an extended period. Preserving the print...
... not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. i If the print quality does not improve, repeat step 3 up to dry completely. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for an extended period. Preserving the print...
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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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Is the paper loaded correctly? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your list of both your printer and computer on page 53. Did you install the printer software ...push the paper too far into the printer. For help , see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on ? 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. Are both...
Is the paper loaded correctly? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your list of both your printer and computer on page 53. Did you install the printer software ...push the paper too far into the printer. For help , see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on ? 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. Are both...
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... Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper ... For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about lights on page 48. to the adapter documentation. For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK. ...
... Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper ... For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about lights on page 48. to the adapter documentation. For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK. ...
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...images may also take longer to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams The following topics can help you are printed in the order the printer receives them. • Decrease the print... quality setting to Normal or Quick Print. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 46. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 43. • You loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper...
...images may also take longer to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams The following topics can help you are printed in the order the printer receives them. • Decrease the print... quality setting to Normal or Quick Print. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 46. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 43. • You loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper...
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... software match the paper loaded in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in the printer. Solving print quality problems If print quality is unsatisfactory, you improve...see "Understanding the printer software" on page 46. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 6. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 6. • Make sure the print quality setting is straight and not wrinkled....
... software match the paper loaded in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in the printer. Solving print quality problems If print quality is unsatisfactory, you improve...see "Understanding the printer software" on page 46. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 6. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 6. • Make sure the print quality setting is straight and not wrinkled....
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... Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Click Options Quality Options. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the extreme edges of the paper. b Double-click your printer cannot print on page 8. • Use a different paper brand. ...For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on ink. Characters are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel all print jobs and print your document open, click File Print. Each paper...
... Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Click Options Quality Options. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the extreme edges of the paper. b Double-click your printer cannot print on page 8. • Use a different paper brand. ...For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on ink. Characters are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel all print jobs and print your document open, click File Print. Each paper...
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... inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. • Select photo paper as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving specialty media problems The following topics can help , see "Printing transparencies" on page 34 or...
... inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. • Select photo paper as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving specialty media problems The following topics can help , see "Printing transparencies" on page 34 or...
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...print. A feature that automatically feeds paper into your printer. Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF). A mechanism that automatically aligns the print cartridges. Treated paper designed for photographs. 63 collate. A printer software option that ejects from your printer. See banner paper. The ... that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on your print cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer during cartridge alignment. Paper with printed alignment patterns that lets you print on the alignment page. alignment values. ...
...print. A feature that automatically feeds paper into your printer. Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF). A mechanism that automatically aligns the print cartridges. Treated paper designed for photographs. 63 collate. A printer software option that ejects from your printer. See banner paper. The ... that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on your print cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer during cartridge alignment. Paper with printed alignment patterns that lets you print on the alignment page. alignment values. ...