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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. January 2003 www.lexmark.com
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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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... amount of paper you install the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. When you can change your printer settings. Make sure paper feeds correctly... into the printer. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Supply power to these default settings...
... amount of paper you install the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. When you can change your printer settings. Make sure paper feeds correctly... into the printer. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Supply power to these default settings...
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... Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one copy of a document. Understanding the printer software 7 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a ...crisp photos and high resolution graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your settings. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages...
... Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one copy of a document. Understanding the printer software 7 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a ...crisp photos and high resolution graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your settings. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages...
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... you select Side Flip, the pages of your finished documents turn like the pages of a magazine. If your paper type. Understanding the printer software 8 Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror...to set which way the pages of your document turn like the pages of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of a legal pad. Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select...
... you select Side Flip, the pages of your finished documents turn like the pages of a magazine. If your paper type. Understanding the printer software 8 Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror...to set which way the pages of your document turn like the pages of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of a legal pad. Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select...
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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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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. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Printing ideas 10
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. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Printing ideas 10
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... 17. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper that is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to 50 sheets of coated, photo, or... before loading your photo paper and changing your document Click OK. Printing photos 11 If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. • If your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right side of the paper.
... 17. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper that is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to 50 sheets of coated, photo, or... before loading your photo paper and changing your document Click OK. Printing photos 11 If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. • If your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right side of the paper.
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... carefully. • Load the premium paper vertically against the right side of the paper. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Printing on the thickness of the paper support. • If there is a special mark on the paper, make... paper 13 Note: Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 pages of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer.
... carefully. • Load the premium paper vertically against the right side of the paper. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Printing on the thickness of the paper support. • If there is a special mark on the paper, make... paper 13 Note: Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 pages of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer.
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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: For the...
.... 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: For the...
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.... 3 Print on both sides of the page: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab. 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. b Clear the Print Instruction page to print the reloading instruction...
.... 3 Print on both sides of the page: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab. 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. b Clear the Print Instruction page to print the reloading instruction...
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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. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File...
... 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. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File...
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... to print more, remove the first 50 sheets from the paper exit tray before the others print. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of plain paper.
... to print more, remove the first 50 sheets from the paper exit tray before the others print. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of plain paper.
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You can print and bundle your document to make a booklet. Printing a booklet You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing a booklet 22 Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. 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.
You can print and bundle your document to make a booklet. Printing a booklet You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing a booklet 22 Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. 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.
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... bundles together and bind your document Click OK. Printing a booklet 24 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...
... bundles together and bind your document Click OK. Printing a booklet 24 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...
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... is complete. 4 Bind the bundles to stack the bundles on the thickness of the sheets. Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your labels include instructions, read them carefully. • Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in half, and then stack it on top of...
... is complete. 4 Bind the bundles to stack the bundles on the thickness of the sheets. Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your labels include instructions, read them carefully. • Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in half, and then stack it on top of...
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... custom size paper, see "Printing on custom size paper" on page 40. 6 Click OK. 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...
... custom size paper, see "Printing on custom size paper" on page 40. 6 Click OK. 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...