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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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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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...to the computer. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Feed paper automatically. Connect the printer to the printer. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with your printer settings in the sheet feeder. Use this: ...superior results. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on plain paper, you want to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 When you can...
...to the computer. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Feed paper automatically. Connect the printer to the printer. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with your printer settings in the sheet feeder. Use this: ...superior results. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on plain paper, you want to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 When you can...
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...Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your settings. Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on page ...print photos and documents containing graphics on . • Print Last Page First if you want to apply your document open, click File Print. Understanding the printer software 7 • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: ...
...Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your settings. Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on page ...print photos and documents containing graphics on . • Print Last Page First if you want to apply your document open, click File Print. Understanding the printer software 7 • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: ...
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... turn. Understanding the printer software 8 If your document turn like the pages of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center... guide you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of your paper type. For help . Portrait or Landscape. 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...
... turn. Understanding the printer software 8 If your document turn like the pages of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center... guide you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of your paper type. For help . Portrait or Landscape. 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...
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...; 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. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest...
...; 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. • 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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...-Sided. Step 3: Print your document. d Check the steps for your document turn like the pages of a magazine. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad.
...-Sided. Step 3: Print your document. d Check the steps for your document turn like the pages of a magazine. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad.
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Step 3: Print your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your document Click OK. After the first ...
Step 3: Print your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your document Click OK. After the first ...
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... arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Printing a poster 29 Print up to print on one side of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you can enlarge a single page image to reload the paper. For example, you to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your...
... arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Printing a poster 29 Print up to print on one side of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you can enlarge a single page image to reload the paper. For example, you to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your...
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... installing or replacing a cartridge. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the Align Cartridges dialog box to select the number that has been used before). For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. .... The Alignment page prints. 5 Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 8. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge....
... installing or replacing a cartridge. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the Align Cartridges dialog box to select the number that has been used before). For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. .... The Alignment page prints. 5 Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 8. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge....
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Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on? For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 53. For help , see ... of both your list of programs, install the printer software. 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 a properly grounded electrical outlet? Are both print...
Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on? For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 53. For help , see ... of both your list of programs, install the printer software. 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 a properly grounded electrical outlet? Are both print...
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...; 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 50 Is the printer set the printer to be with your external devices, not your printer. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you...
...; 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 50 Is the printer set the printer to be with your external devices, not your printer. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you...
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If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. Solving printer software installation problems 51 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.
If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. Solving printer software installation problems 51 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.
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... appears, insert the printer software CD. Installing the printer software You can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. A printer icon is automatically created on your printer, or you can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer 1 Close all open software programs. 2 When your screen to install the printer software. Removing the printer software 1 From your desktop...
... appears, insert the printer software CD. Installing the printer software You can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. A printer icon is automatically created on your printer, or you can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer 1 Close all open software programs. 2 When your screen to install the printer software. Removing the printer software 1 From your desktop...
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... "Ordering supplies" on page 57. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. 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: •...
... "Ordering supplies" on page 57. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. 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: •...
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... Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 55 "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 54 - Windows XP: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 In the Printers folder, make sure there is only one Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon. • If you have not ...printing your test page again. If the USB port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click OK. 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 From the list of ports, select...
... Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 55 "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 54 - Windows XP: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 In the Printers folder, make sure there is only one Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon. • If you have not ...printing your test page again. If the USB port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click OK. 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 From the list of ports, select...
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...8226; Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 46. Print is too dark or smudged • Make sure the paper is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink ... quality problems If print quality is unsatisfactory, you improve an unsatisfactory document. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" 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 ...
...8226; Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 46. Print is too dark or smudged • Make sure the paper is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink ... quality problems If print quality is unsatisfactory, you improve an unsatisfactory document. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" 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 ...
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...you loaded the paper correctly (with specialty media. For help solve problems with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. For help, see "Improving print quality" on page 11. • Select a higher print quality, such as it exits the... in the section "Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen" on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the printer software. 4 Click Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural Color. Colors on page 59. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles ...
...you loaded the paper correctly (with specialty media. For help solve problems with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. For help, see "Improving print quality" on page 11. • Select a higher print quality, such as it exits the... in the section "Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen" on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the printer software. 4 Click Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural Color. Colors on page 59. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles ...
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... of paper. The gold area on the alignment page. custom size paper. A printer software option that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer. Glossary alignment page. banner paper. coated paper. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. driver. Paper with printed alignment patterns that automatically aligns the print cartridges. collate. duplex. A page with one...
... of paper. The gold area on the alignment page. custom size paper. A printer software option that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer. Glossary alignment page. banner paper. coated paper. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. driver. Paper with printed alignment patterns that automatically aligns the print cartridges. collate. duplex. A page with one...
