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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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...feeder. Supply power to the computer. Printer driver You can load, see "Printing ideas" on page 53. • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Understanding the printer software Your printer ... more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 10. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. To print a typical document on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print ...
...feeder. Supply power to the computer. Printer driver You can load, see "Printing ideas" on page 53. • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Understanding the printer software Your printer ... more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 10. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. To print a typical document on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Page Setup dialog box and the Print ...
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... graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to print. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Understanding the printer software 7 This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of ...: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your settings. Print Color Images in your color cartridge. Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on . • Print Last Page First if you want to print...
... graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to print. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Understanding the printer software 7 This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of ...: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your settings. Print Color Images in your color cartridge. Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on . • Print Last Page First if you want to print...
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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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... software program. 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. 4 Select an envelope size: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 100 sheets of...
... software program. 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. 4 Select an envelope size: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 100 sheets of...
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Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. Maintenance 42 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. 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. Maintenance 42 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. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover.
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Store them properly. 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 in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges. 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges.
Store them properly. 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 in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges. 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges.
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2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 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. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier.
2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 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. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier.
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... print, make sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. 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 installed. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need...
... print, make sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. 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 installed. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need...
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...the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. e Click Print. Improving print quality 46 For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 10. c Click the Maintenance tab. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 42. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on .... 3 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. f Print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step...
...the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. e Click Print. Improving print quality 46 For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 10. c Click the Maintenance tab. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 42. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on .... 3 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. f Print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step...
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...up to dry completely. We do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period. Contacts e With another clean section of refilled cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to two more ...times. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 48. For best results, use of the cloth, gently hold...
...up to dry completely. We do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period. Contacts e With another clean section of refilled cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to two more ...times. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 48. For best results, use 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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...not push the paper too far into the printer. Are any printer lights blinking? Is the paper loaded correctly? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? For help , see page 10. For help , see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on ? From your desktop, ...click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are both print cartridges? For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. Make sure you install the printer software correctly? Setup troubleshooting ...
...not push the paper too far into the printer. Are any printer lights blinking? Is the paper loaded correctly? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? For help , see page 10. For help , see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on ? From your desktop, ...click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are both print cartridges? For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. Make sure you install the printer software correctly? Setup troubleshooting ...
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... 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 lights on your cartridges is running out of your printer. to the adapter documentation. An Ink Low message appears when one of... 54 56 58 60 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK. • Click the ?
... 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 lights on your cartridges is running out of your printer. to the adapter documentation. An Ink Low message appears when one of... 54 56 58 60 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK. • Click the ?
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... may also take longer to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Print jobs are large or that are printed in the printer. For help , see if another document is being printed. Note: Higher print...printer. Alignment page does not print Make sure: • You completely removed the transparent tape and sticker from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in better quality documents, but may take longer to print. • Check the...
... may also take longer to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Print jobs are large or that are printed in the printer. For help , see if another document is being printed. Note: Higher print...printer. Alignment page does not print Make sure: • You completely removed the transparent tape and sticker from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in better quality documents, but may take longer to print. • Check the...
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...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. Vertical straight lines are not smooth To improve the print quality of...on the page • The next page exiting the printer may need to adjust your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on ...
...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. Vertical straight lines are not smooth To improve the print quality of...on the page • The next page exiting the printer may need to adjust your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on ...
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...unexpected Like other printers, your printer cannot print on page 46. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen • A cartridge may be low on page 8. • Use a different paper brand. Solving print quality problems 59 To cancel all the documents you want ... The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Click Options Quality Options. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on ink. Legal, Banner Letter, and custom paper sizes • 3.175 mm (0.125 in.) for envelopes • 3.37 mm (0.13 in...
...unexpected Like other printers, your printer cannot print on page 46. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen • A cartridge may be low on page 8. • Use a different paper brand. Solving print quality problems 59 To cancel all the documents you want ... The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Click Options Quality Options. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on ink. Legal, Banner Letter, and custom paper sizes • 3.175 mm (0.125 in.) for envelopes • 3.37 mm (0.13 in...
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... in the printer software. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 34. • Remove each page as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Printing photos" on page 11 or "Printing transparencies" on page 46. Photos do not print as the paper type... print quality, such as it exits the printer, and then let it dry completely before stacking. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts.
... in the printer software. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 34. • Remove each page as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Printing photos" on page 11 or "Printing transparencies" on page 46. Photos do not print as the paper type... print quality, such as it exits the printer, and then let it dry completely before stacking. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts.
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... book. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. Glossary alignment page. Numbers corresponding to patterns on your print cartridge that lets you automatically print one glossy side designed for photographs. 63 banner paper. A group of a multiple-page document...the next copy begins, and so on both sides of a sheet of perforated inkjet paper designed for high-quality printed images. cartridge contact. A printer software option that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer. booklets. duplex. glossy paper. Automatic Sheet Feeder...
... book. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. Glossary alignment page. Numbers corresponding to patterns on your print cartridge that lets you automatically print one glossy side designed for photographs. 63 banner paper. A group of a multiple-page document...the next copy begins, and so on both sides of a sheet of perforated inkjet paper designed for high-quality printed images. cartridge contact. A printer software option that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer. booklets. duplex. glossy paper. Automatic Sheet Feeder...