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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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...Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to the computer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. When you can change your printer settings. The following table describes each ... with superior results. Printer driver You can load, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 53. • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with your printer settings in the sheet feeder...
...Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to the computer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. When you can change your printer settings. The following table describes each ... with superior results. Printer driver You can load, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 53. • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with your printer settings in the sheet feeder...
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... speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on page 10. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Customizing the settings for different types of copies you want to apply your document. 6 Click OK to print more information about the...
... speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on page 10. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Customizing the settings for different types of copies you want to apply your document. 6 Click OK to print more information about the...
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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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... the paper. For more than 10 envelopes, remove the first 10 from the paper exit tray before the others print. Step 3: Print your color print cartridge. Printing color images in your software program. Printing color images in your envelopes Click OK. If you . Printing color images in Paper Setup. Note: Many...
... the paper. For more than 10 envelopes, remove the first 10 from the paper exit tray before the others print. Step 3: Print your color print cartridge. Printing color images in your software program. Printing color images in your envelopes Click OK. If you . Printing color images in Paper Setup. Note: Many...
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Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. For information about ordering supplies, see page 48. Maintenance 42 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.
Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. For information about ordering supplies, see page 48. Maintenance 42 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.
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Store 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 Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them properly. 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges.
Store 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 Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them properly. 3 Squeeze the tabs on 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. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. 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.
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. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. 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.
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... page 8. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. However, you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." If the alignment page does not print, make sure you...
... page 8. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. However, you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." If the alignment page does not print, make sure you...
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... the print nozzles: a Load paper. If your software program, click File Print. b Insert the print cartridges. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 42. f Print your document again to verify that is a heavier weight, bright white, or...
... the print nozzles: a Load paper. If your software program, click File Print. b Insert the print cartridges. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 42. f Print your document again to verify that is a heavier weight, bright white, or...
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... of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Preserving the print cartridges 47 g Reinsert the print cartridges. i If the print quality does not improve, repeat step 3 up to dry completely. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Nozzles d Using another clean section of...
... of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Preserving the print cartridges 47 g Reinsert the print cartridges. i If the print quality does not improve, repeat step 3 up to dry completely. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Nozzles d Using another clean section of...
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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 Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
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... lights" on page 53. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on ? Is the paper loaded correctly? Make sure you remove the sticker and transparent ... attached to your printer and computer on page 43. Are any printer lights blinking? For help , see page 10. Are both print cartridges? Did you install the printer software correctly? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your list of both your computer...
... lights" on page 53. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on ? Is the paper loaded correctly? Make sure you remove the sticker and transparent ... attached to your printer and computer on page 43. Are any printer lights blinking? For help , see page 10. Are both print cartridges? Did you install the printer software correctly? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your list of both your computer...
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...your computer screen and a blinking light on page 57. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam"... troubleshooting For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK. • Click the ? For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about : Understanding error messages and...
...your computer screen and a blinking light on page 57. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam"... troubleshooting For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK. • Click the ? For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about : Understanding error messages and...
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...does not print Make sure: • You completely removed the transparent tape and sticker from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may take longer to see if another ...large or that contain background images may take longer to print. • Check the printer to print. For help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 46. Print jobs are printed in use. • Check the document you clear paper misfeeds or jams. Paper misfeeds or multiple ...
...does not print Make sure: • You completely removed the transparent tape and sticker from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may take longer to see if another ...large or that contain background images may take longer to print. • Check the printer to print. For help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 46. Print jobs are printed in use. • Check the document you clear paper misfeeds or jams. Paper misfeeds or multiple ...
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... Make sure the print quality setting is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on the page • The next page exiting the printer may need to... printer 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. For help you may be smearing the ink. Vertical straight lines are...
... Make sure the print quality setting is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on the page • The next page exiting the printer may need to... printer 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. For help you may be smearing the ink. Vertical straight lines are...
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... unexpected Like other printers, your printer cannot print on the extreme edges of the paper. For help, see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Improving print quality" on ink. Select Natural Color as the document ... for black print jobs • 19 mm (0.75 in .) for all print jobs: a Click Start Settings Printers. Check the ink levels in the Lexmark Solution Center. Letter, U.S. b Double-click your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click ...
... unexpected Like other printers, your printer cannot print on the extreme edges of the paper. For help, see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Improving print quality" on ink. Select Natural Color as the document ... for black print jobs • 19 mm (0.75 in .) for all print jobs: a Click Start Settings Printers. Check the ink levels in the Lexmark Solution Center. Letter, U.S. b Double-click your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click ...
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If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help, see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Printing photos" on page 11 or "Printing transparencies" on the ... Try the suggestions listed in the printer software. Solving specialty media problems 60 Photos do not print as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Transparencies or photos contain white lines • Make sure you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the section "Colors on the printout...
If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help, see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Printing photos" on page 11 or "Printing transparencies" on the ... Try the suggestions listed in the printer software. Solving specialty media problems 60 Photos do not print as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Transparencies or photos contain white lines • Make sure you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the section "Colors on the printout...
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.... banner paper. A group of paper. coated paper. A printer software option that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. default printer settings. A printer software option that are folded in... . custom size paper. See printer software. alignment values. A mechanism that lets you send jobs to resemble a small book. cartridge contact. Continuous sheets of a multiple-page document before binding. A nonstandard paper size. continuous form paper. A page with one complete...
.... banner paper. A group of paper. coated paper. A printer software option that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. default printer settings. A printer software option that are folded in... . custom size paper. See printer software. alignment values. A mechanism that lets you send jobs to resemble a small book. cartridge contact. Continuous sheets of a multiple-page document before binding. A nonstandard paper size. continuous form paper. A page with one complete...