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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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...except those expressly designated by calling 1-800-553-9727. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this statement may be addressed to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550..., U.S.A. therefore, this agreement are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any country where such provisions are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc. Some states do not imply that product, program, or service may...
...except those expressly designated by calling 1-800-553-9727. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this statement may be addressed to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550..., U.S.A. therefore, this agreement are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any country where such provisions are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc. Some states do not imply that product, program, or service may...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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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... sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Supply power to print documents with superior results. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with your printer settings in the sheet feeder. To print a typical document on page 57. • Check the printer status. Feed paper automatically. For ... operating system to the printer. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center.
... sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Supply power to print documents with superior results. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with your printer settings in the sheet feeder. To print a typical document on page 57. • Check the printer status. Feed paper automatically. For ... operating system to the printer. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center.
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... you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Understanding the printer software 7 • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one copy...
... you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Understanding the printer software 7 • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one copy...
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... Stock. A size specific to set which way the pages of your document turn like the pages of a magazine. Understanding the printer software 8 Note: If you select Side Flip, the pages of your finished documents turn like the pages of a legal pad. Portrait or...8226; Two-Sided 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. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size....
... Stock. A size specific to set which way the pages of your document turn like the pages of a magazine. Understanding the printer software 8 Note: If you select Side Flip, the pages of your finished documents turn like the pages of a legal pad. Portrait or...8226; Two-Sided 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. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size....
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... 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. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest...
... 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. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest...
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... you to print the reloading instruction page: a From Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options. 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. Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 16...
... you to print the reloading instruction page: a From Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options. 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. Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 16...
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... color images in black helps to conserve ink in your envelopes Click OK. Printing color images in Paper Setup. Note: Many software programs are designed to print more information about printing on custom size paper, see "Printing on custom size paper" on the ..., depending on page 40. 5 Select the orientation: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. If you . Printing color images in your software program. b From the Envelope Size menu, select the correct size. b From the Orientation area, select Landscape. 6 Click OK. Step 3: Print your color print...
... color images in black helps to conserve ink in your envelopes Click OK. Printing color images in Paper Setup. Note: Many software programs are designed to print more information about printing on custom size paper, see "Printing on custom size paper" on the ..., depending on page 40. 5 Select the orientation: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. If you . Printing color images in your software program. b From the Envelope Size menu, select the correct size. b From the Orientation area, select Landscape. 6 Click OK. Step 3: Print your color print...
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... arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. 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 do...
... arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. 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 do...
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Step 3: Print your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. For example, you do not want to print the reloading instruction ...
Step 3: Print your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. For example, you do not want to print the reloading instruction ...
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.... b From the Quality/Speed area, select Normal or Better. 4 Select a paper type: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Step 3: Print your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfer Click OK. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. • Squeeze...
.... b From the Quality/Speed area, select Normal or Better. 4 Select a paper type: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Step 3: Print your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfer Click OK. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. • Squeeze...
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... If the alignment page does not print, make sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. Aligning the print cartridges 45 If an old cartridge is a new...the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer...
... If the alignment page does not print, make sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. Aligning the print cartridges 45 If an old cartridge is a new...the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer...
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... Load the paper" on page 43. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 42. g If you are not satisfied with your software program, click File Print. f Print your document again to verify that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print...your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. c Click the Maintenance tab. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on...
... Load the paper" on page 43. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 42. g If you are not satisfied with your software program, click File Print. f Print your document again to verify that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print...your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. c Click the Maintenance tab. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on...
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...Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Is the paper loaded correctly? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on? Setup troubleshooting 49 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply...Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Did you install the printer software correctly? For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 53. For help , see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on...
...Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Is the paper loaded correctly? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on? Setup troubleshooting 49 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply...Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Did you install the printer software correctly? For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 53. For help , see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on...
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... test page does not print, refer to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it is selected. a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that came with your computer?... Check the documentation that Set as the default printer? When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens. 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Restart your printer connected directly to...
... test page does not print, refer to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it is selected. a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that came with your computer?... Check the documentation that Set as the default printer? When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens. 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Restart your printer connected directly to...
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Windows 98/Me Windows 2000/XP 4 Eject and reinsert the printer software CD. 5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer. 6 Double-click your screen to the following that appear. Solving printer software installation problems 51 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
Windows 98/Me Windows 2000/XP 4 Eject and reinsert the printer software CD. 5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer. 6 Double-click your screen to the following that appear. Solving printer software installation problems 51 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
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...to complete printer software installation. Installing the printer software You can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer 1 Close all open software programs. 2 When your printer, or you can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Using... the CD that came with your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. Solving printer software installation problems 52 Using the World Wide Web 1 From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate...
...to complete printer software installation. Installing the printer software You can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer 1 Close all open software programs. 2 When your printer, or you can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Using... the CD that came with your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. Solving printer software installation problems 52 Using the World Wide Web 1 From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate...
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... jam, see "Ordering supplies" on page 57. For information about lights on your printer. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: •... Solving specialty media problems See page: 53 54 56 58 60 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www...
... jam, see "Ordering supplies" on page 57. For information about lights on your printer. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: •... Solving specialty media problems See page: 53 54 56 58 60 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www...