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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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... with your operating system to the printer. When you do not need to : • Turn the printer on page 53. • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. For information about the amount of paper you want to change your printer settings. Connect the printer..., the Page 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.
... with your operating system to the printer. When you do not need to : • Turn the printer on page 53. • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. For information about the amount of paper you want to change your printer settings. Connect the printer..., the Page 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.
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... second copy, and so on page 10. Print Color Images in your document open, click File Print. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a print... copies you want to save the ink in Black and White to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your color cartridge. Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of a document.
... second copy, and so on page 10. Print Color Images in your document open, click File Print. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a print... copies you want to save the ink in Black and White to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your color cartridge. Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of a document.
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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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...; Make sure the print side is selected in your software program. b From the Envelope Size menu, select the correct size. Step 3: Print your color print cartridge. Printing color images in Paper Setup. For more than 10 envelopes, remove the first 10 from the paper exit tray before the others print. Make...
...; Make sure the print side is selected in your software program. b From the Envelope Size menu, select the correct size. Step 3: Print your color print cartridge. Printing color images in Paper Setup. For more than 10 envelopes, remove the first 10 from the paper exit tray before the others print. Make...
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The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 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
The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 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
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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. Replacing the print cartridges 43 Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids. 4 Remove the used cartridges.
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. Replacing the print cartridges 43 Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids. 4 Remove the used cartridges.
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Replacing the print cartridges 44 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. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier.
Replacing the print cartridges 44 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. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier.
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... Print. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 8. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer...
... Print. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 8. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer...
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...the used cartridges" on... Improving print quality 46 For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 43. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with...; Use the appropriate paper for the document. b Insert the print cartridges. For help , see page 8. If your software program, click ...quality of your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. e Click Print. The Print dialog box appears...Clean the print nozzles: a Load paper. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. f Print your document again to verify that is a...
...the used cartridges" on... Improving print quality 46 For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 43. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with...; Use the appropriate paper for the document. b Insert the print cartridges. For help , see page 8. If your software program, click ...quality of your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. e Click Print. The Print dialog box appears...Clean the print nozzles: a Load paper. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. f Print your document again to verify that is a...
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... replace, clean, or store it in the direction shown. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Contacts e With another clean section of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Nozzles d Using another clean section of refilled cartridges. Preserving the print cartridges 47 Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, gently hold...
... replace, clean, or store it in the direction shown. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Contacts e With another clean section of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Nozzles d Using another clean section of refilled cartridges. Preserving the print cartridges 47 Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, gently hold...
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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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... the cartridges" on page 53. Is the paper loaded correctly? Setup troubleshooting 49 Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series...? Did you install the printer software correctly? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your printer and computer on? For help , see "Understanding...
... the cartridges" on page 53. Is the paper loaded correctly? Setup troubleshooting 49 Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series...? Did you install the printer software correctly? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your printer and computer on? For help , see "Understanding...
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...For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on page 48. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on your printer. An Ink Low message appears when...your computer screen and a blinking light on page 57. to get more information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your cartridges is running out of ink. General troubleshooting 53 For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new...
...For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on page 48. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on your printer. An Ink Low message appears when...your computer screen and a blinking light on page 57. to get more information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your cartridges is running out of ink. General troubleshooting 53 For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new...
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...from a previous print job is not jammed in better quality documents, but may take longer to see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 46. For help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 43. • You loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper into the printer. For... page 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. Documents that are not curled. • A piece of paper from the back and bottom of the print...
...from a previous print job is not jammed in better quality documents, but may take longer to see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 46. For help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 43. • You loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper into the printer. For... page 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. Documents that are not curled. • A piece of paper from the back and bottom of the print...
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... quality" on page 6. • Make sure the print quality setting is appropriate for the paper type. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in the printer. Solving print quality problems 58 Vertical straight lines ... print quality. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 46. Print smears on page 45. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving print quality problems If print quality is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before stacking. ...
... quality" on page 6. • Make sure the print quality setting is appropriate for the paper type. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in the printer. Solving print quality problems 58 Vertical straight lines ... print quality. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 46. Print smears on page 45. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving print quality problems If print quality is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before stacking. ...
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...Cancel. • Repeat steps c through d for all the documents you want to cancel. For help, see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. To cancel all print jobs and print your document open, click File Print. For help , see... paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. c Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. Characters are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel all print jobs: a Click Start Settings Printers. Your margins must fall within these...
...Cancel. • Repeat steps c through d for all the documents you want to cancel. For help, see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. To cancel all print jobs and print your document open, click File Print. For help , see... paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. c Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. Characters are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel all print jobs: a Click Start Settings Printers. Your margins must fall within these...
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... photos contain white lines • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with specialty media. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 11. • Select a higher print quality, such as Better or ...Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving specialty media problems 60 Photos do not print as expected • Use a photo paper designed for inkjet printers. • Make...
... photos contain white lines • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with specialty media. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 11. • Select a higher print quality, such as Better or ...Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving specialty media problems 60 Photos do not print as expected • Use a photo paper designed for inkjet printers. • Make...
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...default printer settings. duplex. Numbers corresponding to patterns on both sides of a sheet of booklet pages that automatically aligns the print cartridges. cartridge contact. continuous form paper. driver. Continuous sheets of a multiple-page document before binding. booklets. A group of paper. alignment ...feature that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on your print cartridge that ejects from your printer during cartridge alignment. A page with one complete copy of perforated inkjet paper designed for high-quality printed images....
...default printer settings. duplex. Numbers corresponding to patterns on both sides of a sheet of booklet pages that automatically aligns the print cartridges. cartridge contact. continuous form paper. driver. Continuous sheets of a multiple-page document before binding. booklets. A group of paper. alignment ...feature that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on your print cartridge that ejects from your printer during cartridge alignment. A page with one complete copy of perforated inkjet paper designed for high-quality printed images....