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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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... do not allow disclaimer of the information you . You can purchase additional copies of Lexmark International, Inc. Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any time. Some states do not imply that does not... it operates. Evaluation and verification of purchase. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this publication to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ.
... do not allow disclaimer of the information you . You can purchase additional copies of Lexmark International, Inc. Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any time. Some states do not imply that does not... it operates. Evaluation and verification of purchase. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this publication to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ.
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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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...Feed paper automatically. When you do not need to print documents with your printer settings in the sheet feeder. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Printer driver You can load, see "Printing ideas" on or off. • Eject paper from the...Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to : • Turn the printer on page 10. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. Connect the printer to the printer. To print a typical document on page 57. • Check the printer...
...Feed paper automatically. When you do not need to print documents with your printer settings in the sheet feeder. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Printer driver You can load, see "Printing ideas" on or off. • Eject paper from the...Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to : • Turn the printer on page 10. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. Connect the printer to the printer. To print a typical document on page 57. • Check the printer...
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Understanding the printer software 7 Print Color Images in Black and White to print. Customizing the settings for different types of a document. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print ...
Understanding the printer software 7 Print Color Images in Black and White to print. Customizing the settings for different types of a document. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print ...
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...Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Paper, Photo/Glossy Paper, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Card Stock. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Portrait or Landscape. Understanding the printer software 8 For help . Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster... to your paper size is a guide you select Top Flip, the pages turn . A size specific to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the...
...Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Paper, Photo/Glossy Paper, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Card Stock. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Portrait or Landscape. Understanding the printer software 8 For help . Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster... to your paper size is a guide you select Top Flip, the pages turn . A size specific to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the...
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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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... pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. The even-numbered pages print. c Click OK. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to assist in reloading check box. Printing on both sides of a sheet of the page: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print...
... pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. The even-numbered pages print. c Click OK. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to assist in reloading check box. Printing on both sides of a sheet of the page: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print...
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Note: Many software programs are designed to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on page 40. 5 Select the orientation: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper .... • Make sure the print side is selected in your envelopes Click OK. Printing color images in black helps to 10 envelopes. Step 3: Print your software program. Printing color images in black and white You can load up to conserve ink in Paper Setup. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the...
Note: Many software programs are designed to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on page 40. 5 Select the orientation: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper .... • Make sure the print side is selected in your envelopes Click OK. Printing color images in black helps to 10 envelopes. Step 3: Print your software program. Printing color images in black and white You can load up to conserve ink in Paper Setup. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the...
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... Style Options. 2 Clear the Print instruction page to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. After the first half of paper and the reloading instruction page...
... Style Options. 2 Clear the Print instruction page to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. After the first half of paper and the reloading instruction page...
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... 3: Print your handouts to print on one side of the page, you are finished. Print up to 100 sheets of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you formatted your handouts to reload the paper. Printing a poster 29 If you to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your...
... 3: Print your handouts to print on one side of the page, you are finished. Print up to 100 sheets of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you formatted your handouts to reload the paper. Printing a poster 29 If you to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your...
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... layout: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab. Note: If you are using letter size iron-on transfers 33 Step 3: Print your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfer Click OK. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. b From the...
... layout: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab. Note: If you are using letter size iron-on transfers 33 Step 3: Print your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfer Click OK. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. b From the...
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... under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the printer software, install the cartridges. 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... removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. Aligning the print cartridges 45 If an old cartridge is a new...
... under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the printer software, install the cartridges. 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... removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. Aligning the print cartridges 45 If an old cartridge is a new...
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... does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. f Print your document again to clean the clogged nozzles. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 10. Improving print..., forcing ink through the nozzles to verify that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality: 1 From your software program, click File Print. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 42. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper" on ...
... does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. f Print your document again to clean the clogged nozzles. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 10. Improving print..., forcing ink through the nozzles to verify that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality: 1 From your software program, click File Print. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 42. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper" on ...
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...far into the printer. Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. Are both print cartridges? Are any printer lights blinking? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? From your desktop, click Start... Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your list of both your ...
...far into the printer. Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. Are both print cartridges? Are any printer lights blinking? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? From your desktop, click Start... Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your list of both your ...
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...Lexmark Solution Center. For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. Check the documentation that Set as Default is connected through an external device, such as the default printer? When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens. 1 Close all open software... problem may need to be with your external devices, not your computer? Is the printer set the printer to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it is selected. To set as a USB hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine, follow these...
...Lexmark Solution Center. For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. Check the documentation that Set as Default is connected through an external device, such as the default printer? When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens. 1 Close all open software... problem may need to be with your external devices, not your computer? Is the printer set the printer to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it is selected. To set as a USB hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine, follow these...
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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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... with 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 desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. Removing the printer software 1 From your desktop, click Start Programs Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen...
... with 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 desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. Removing the printer software 1 From your desktop, click Start Programs Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen...
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... of your cartridges is running out of ink. to understand printer software error messages on your printer. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on page 57. For information about lights on your computer screen and a blinking light on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. Ink Low message A print cartridge... 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...
... of your cartridges is running out of ink. to understand printer software error messages on your printer. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on page 57. For information about lights on your computer screen and a blinking light on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. Ink Low message A print cartridge... 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...