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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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.... • Install or change your operating system to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. To print a typical document on page 10. The following table describes each part. Feed paper automatically. When you can change print...
.... • Install or change your operating system to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. To print a typical document on page 10. The following table describes each part. Feed paper automatically. When you can change print...
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... tab, change the layout of your document. 6 Click OK to apply your document open, click File Print. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second copy, and so on... in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on . • Print Last Page First if you want...
... tab, change the layout of your document. 6 Click OK to apply your document open, click File Print. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second copy, and so on... in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on . • Print Last Page First if you want...
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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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..., see "Printing on custom size paper" on the thickness of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is selected in your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black and white 20
..., see "Printing on custom size paper" on the thickness of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is selected in your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black and white 20
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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. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. Maintenance 42 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.
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. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. Maintenance 42 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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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 Store them properly. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges.
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 Store them properly. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges. 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges.
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Replacing the print cartridges 44 Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. 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.
Replacing the print cartridges 44 Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. 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.
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...or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on the printed page for each alignment group.... 7 Click OK. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to align cartridges when: • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at ...
...or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on the printed page for each alignment group.... 7 Click OK. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to align cartridges when: • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at ...
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...example, use photo paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. If your document still does not have the print quality you are printing a ...paper. Improving print quality 46 c Click the Maintenance tab. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 42. g If you are not satisfied with your print quality, continue with the ...with step 3, and then print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click...
...example, use photo paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. If your document still does not have the print quality you are printing a ...paper. Improving print quality 46 c Click the Maintenance tab. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 42. g If you are not satisfied with your print quality, continue with the ...with step 3, and then print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click...
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... the direction shown. 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. Preserving the print cartridges 47 Nozzles d Using another clean section of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. g Reinsert the print cartridges. For information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 48. c Gently...
... the direction shown. 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. Preserving the print cartridges 47 Nozzles d Using another clean section of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. g Reinsert the print cartridges. For information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 48. c Gently...
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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. Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge USB cable Part number: 16 or 17 26 or 27 12A2405 Ordering supplies 48
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..., see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. For help , see page 10. For help , see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on ? 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 ... paper loaded correctly? Are any printer lights blinking? 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 page 53. Are both print...
..., see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. For help , see page 10. For help , see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on ? 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 ... paper loaded correctly? Are any printer lights blinking? 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 page 53. Are both print...
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... Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 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 page 57. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer ...
... Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 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 page 57. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer ...
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...page after appearing to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in the order the printer receives them. •...Alignment page does not print Make sure: • You completely removed the transparent tape and sticker from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. For help , see if another document is being printed. Print jobs are printed in use. • Check the document you clear paper ...
...page after appearing to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in the order the printer receives them. •...Alignment page does not print Make sure: • You completely removed the transparent tape and sticker from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. For help , see if another document is being printed. Print jobs are printed in use. • Check the document you clear paper ...
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... 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. Remove each page as it exits the printer and let it dry completely before handling the paper. • Make... dark print (intermittent printing) Select a higher print quality. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 45. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. The following topics can help , see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page ...
... 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. Remove each page as it exits the printer and let it dry completely before handling the paper. • Make... dark print (intermittent printing) Select a higher print quality. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 45. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. The following topics can help , see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page ...
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... print quality" on page 8. • Use a different paper brand. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 46. c Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. For help, see "Aligning the... print cartridges" on ink. b Double-click your document open, click File Print. Your margins ...
... print quality" on page 8. • Use a different paper brand. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 46. c Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. For help, see "Aligning the... print cartridges" on ink. b Double-click your document open, click File Print. Your margins ...
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... transparencies" on page 46. For help, see "Improving print quality" on page 46. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together • Load one sheet of photo paper or transparencies at a time. ...colors on the screen" on page 11. • Select a higher print quality, such as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help solve problems with specialty media. Solving specialty media problems The following topics can help , see "Improving print quality...
... transparencies" on page 46. For help, see "Improving print quality" on page 46. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together • Load one sheet of photo paper or transparencies at a time. ...colors on the screen" on page 11. • Select a higher print quality, such as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help solve problems with specialty media. Solving specialty media problems The following topics can help , see "Improving print quality...
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Numbers corresponding to patterns on . A feature that lets you print on your print cartridge that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. coated paper. default printer. driver. A printer software option that automatically aligns the print cartridges. banner paper. Treated paper designed for banners. continuous form paper. A nonstandard paper size. The ...page. Paper with printed alignment patterns that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on the alignment page. cartridge contact. automatic alignment.
Numbers corresponding to patterns on . A feature that lets you print on your print cartridge that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. coated paper. default printer. driver. A printer software option that automatically aligns the print cartridges. banner paper. Treated paper designed for banners. continuous form paper. A nonstandard paper size. The ...page. Paper with printed alignment patterns that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on the alignment page. cartridge contact. automatic alignment.