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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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... that product, program, or service may be addressed to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. Changes are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any time. Any functionally equivalent... product by the manufacturer, are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in later editions. Comments about this agreement are periodically made at private expense. 2 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this publication...
... that product, program, or service may be addressed to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. Changes are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any time. Any functionally equivalent... product by the manufacturer, are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in later editions. Comments about this agreement are periodically made at private expense. 2 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this publication...
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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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Connect the printer to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. When you install the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to the computer. For more information, see "Understanding error ...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. The following table describes each part.
Connect the printer to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. When you install the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to the computer. For more information, see "Understanding error ...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. The following table describes each part.
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Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on page 10. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is ...
Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on page 10. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is ...
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...page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to print your paper type. There are two ways to your document on page 40. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain ... paper size is a guide you select Side Flip, the pages of your document turn like the pages of your finished documents turn. Understanding the printer software 8 Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to set which way ...
...page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to print your paper type. There are two ways to your document on page 40. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain ... paper size is a guide you select Side Flip, the pages of your document turn like the pages of your finished documents turn. Understanding the printer software 8 Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to set which way ...
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Understanding the printer software 9 The following table describes the LSC tabs: From this tab: How To Troubleshooting Maintenance Contact Information Advanced You can: • Receive printer information. • ...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...
Understanding the printer software 9 The following table describes the LSC tabs: From this tab: How To Troubleshooting Maintenance Contact Information Advanced You can: • Receive printer information. • ...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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... the printed side facing away from you to further customize your document Click OK. e Click OK. 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. The even-numbered pages print. c Select Side Flip or Top Flip...
... the printed side facing away from you to further customize your document Click OK. e Click OK. 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. The even-numbered pages print. c Select Side Flip or Top Flip...
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.... • Make sure the print side is selected in your envelopes Click OK. Printing color images in Paper Setup. Note: Many software programs are designed to conserve ink in your software program. Step 3: Print your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black helps to override the settings in black and white...
.... • Make sure the print side is selected in your envelopes Click OK. Printing color images in Paper Setup. Note: Many software programs are designed to conserve ink in your software program. Step 3: Print your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black helps to override the settings in black and white...
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... 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 do...
... 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 do...
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If you formatted your printer software prompts you are finished. Print up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts. 1 After ...
If you formatted your printer software prompts you are finished. Print up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts. 1 After ...
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...-on transfers 33 b From the Type area, select Iron-on Transfer. 5 If your document open, click File Print. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfers, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Printing iron-on transfer as it exits the...
...-on transfers 33 b From the Type area, select Iron-on Transfer. 5 If your document open, click File Print. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfers, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Printing iron-on transfer as it exits the...
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...align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. If the alignment page does not print, make sure ...you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. If an old cartridge is a new ...
...align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. If the alignment page does not print, make sure ...you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. If an old cartridge is a new ...
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...with step 3, and then print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. c Print your software program, click File Print. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. g If you are not satisfied with the.... For example, use photo paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. Improving print quality 46 For help , see "Removing the used cartridges"...
...with step 3, and then print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. c Print your software program, click File Print. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. g If you are not satisfied with the.... For example, use photo paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. Improving print quality 46 For help , see "Removing the used cartridges"...
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... far into the printer. Is the paper loaded correctly? Make sure you install the printer software correctly? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on ? Did you install the print cartridges correctly...
... far into the printer. Is the paper loaded correctly? Make sure you install the printer software correctly? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on ? Did you install the print cartridges correctly...
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...For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for help , see page 8. a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to your computer? ... the test page prints, the problem may need to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it is selected. 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. Is the ...
...For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for help , see page 8. a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to your computer? ... the test page prints, the problem may need to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it is selected. 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. Is the ...
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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. 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
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.... 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your screen to install the printer software. Solving printer software installation problems 52 Installing the printer software You can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer 1 Close all open...
.... 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your screen to install the printer software. Solving printer software installation problems 52 Installing the printer software You can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer 1 Close all open...
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... a paper jam" on page 48. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. 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...
... a paper jam" on page 48. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. 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...