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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 ...
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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... USB cable connector When you do not need to print documents with superior results. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. When you can change your operating system to change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after...
... USB cable connector When you do not need to print documents with superior results. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. When you can change your operating system to change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after...
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... want to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on page 10. Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of copies you want to print more information about the...
... want to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on page 10. Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of copies you want to print more information about the...
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Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. A size specific to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of a legal pad. Understanding the printer software 8 Portrait or Landscape. If you select Side Flip, the pages of a magazine. If your paper size is...
Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. A size specific to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of a legal pad. Understanding the printer software 8 Portrait or Landscape. If you select Side Flip, the pages of a magazine. If your paper size is...
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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 plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Printing ideas 10 Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. 2 Printing ideas Printing on the thickness 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 plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Printing ideas 10 Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. 2 Printing ideas Printing on the thickness of the paper.
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... to print with normal print quality, you do not need to adjust the settings. If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. • If your document Click OK. 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 11 Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right side of the ...
... to print with normal print quality, you do not need to adjust the settings. If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. • If your document Click OK. 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 11 Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right side of the ...
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... can load up to the left side of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Printing on the paper, make sure the mark is a special mark on...
... can load up to the left side of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Printing on the paper, make sure the mark is a special mark on...
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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: If you . ...
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: If you . ...
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... Flip, the pages turn like the pages of paper and reloading instruction page with a reloading instruction page. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. c Click OK. d Check the steps for your document turn like...
... Flip, the pages turn like the pages of paper and reloading instruction page with a reloading instruction page. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. c Click OK. d Check the steps for your document turn like...
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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. The Print dialog box appears...
... 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. The Print dialog box appears...
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... guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of plain paper. Printing color images in black and white 21
... guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of plain paper. Printing color images in black and white 21
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Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing a booklet 22 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 the left side of the paper.
Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing a booklet 22 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 the left side of the paper.
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... Options Style Options. 2 Clear the Print instruction page to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing.
... Options Style Options. 2 Clear the Print instruction page to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing.
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... print within 1 mm (0.04 in half, and then stack it on top of the sheets. Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your booklet. Printing labels 25
... print within 1 mm (0.04 in half, and then stack it on top of the sheets. Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your booklet. Printing labels 25
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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. b From the Type area...
... 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. b From the Type area...