User's Guide for Windows
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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.
User's Guide for Windows
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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 ... 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...
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 ... 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...
User's Guide for Windows
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...Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Printer driver You can load, see "Printing ideas" on page 57. • Check the printer status. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. For more ...information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 53. • Install or change print cartridges. •...
...Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Printer driver You can load, see "Printing ideas" on page 57. • Check the printer status. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. For more ...information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 53. • Install or change print cartridges. •...
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...reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to 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 page 10. Print Color Images in your color cartridge. Customizing the settings for different types of your document. 6 Click OK to save the ink in Black and ...• The number of copies you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your settings. Understanding the...
...reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to 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 page 10. Print Color Images in your color cartridge. Customizing the settings for different types of your document. 6 Click OK to save the ink in Black and ...• The number of copies you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your settings. Understanding the...
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... 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. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find...
... 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. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find...
User's Guide for Windows
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Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 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. For information about ordering supplies, see page 48. Maintenance 42
Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 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. For information about ordering supplies, see page 48. Maintenance 42
User's Guide for Windows
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... and down arrows in the printer software, install the cartridges. However, you may be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that matches the darkest... arrow on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution ...
... and down arrows in the printer software, install the cartridges. However, you may be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that matches the darkest... arrow on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution ...
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... its packaging until you are ready to install it in an airtight container. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. Preserving the print cartridges 47 The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to two more times. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print...
... its packaging until you are ready to install it in an airtight container. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. Preserving the print cartridges 47 The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to two more times. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print...
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... back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on ? Did you install the printer software correctly? 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 printer and computer on page 43. Are both...
... back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on ? Did you install the printer software correctly? 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 printer and computer on page 43. Are both...
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... General troubleshooting 53 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 a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about : Understanding error messages and flashing lights...Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 5 General troubleshooting For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK. •...
... General troubleshooting 53 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 a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about : Understanding error messages and flashing lights...Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. 5 General troubleshooting For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK. •...
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... the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. For help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print. For help , see if... clear paper misfeeds or jams. Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Make sure: • Your paper is recommended for inkjet printers. • The edges of the print cartridges. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 43. • You loaded the paper correctly and did not...
... the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. For help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print. For help , see if... clear paper misfeeds or jams. Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Make sure: • Your paper is recommended for inkjet printers. • The edges of the print cartridges. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 43. • You loaded the paper correctly and did not...
User's Guide for Windows
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..., see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 45. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Remove each page as it exits the printer and let it dry completely before handling the paper. • Make sure the paper ..., borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. For help you may be smearing the ink. The following topics can help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 46. Solving print quality problems 58 Print smears on the page • ...
..., see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 45. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Remove each page as it exits the printer and let it dry completely before handling the paper. • Make sure the paper ..., borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. For help you may be smearing the ink. The following topics can help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 46. Solving print quality problems 58 Print smears on the page • ...
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... jobs • 19 mm (0.75 in.) recommended for U.S. c Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. Select Natural Color as the document color: 1 With your printer icon. Solving print quality problems 59 Characters are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel all print jobs and print your job... again. Your margins must fall within these settings: Margin: Left and right Top Bottom Minimum setting: • 6.35 mm (0.25 in the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the extreme edges of the paper.
... jobs • 19 mm (0.75 in.) recommended for U.S. c Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. Select Natural Color as the document color: 1 With your printer icon. Solving print quality problems 59 Characters are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel all print jobs and print your job... again. Your margins must fall within these settings: Margin: Left and right Top Bottom Minimum setting: • 6.35 mm (0.25 in the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the extreme edges of the paper.
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...with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. For help solve problems with specialty media. Photos do not print as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Transparencies or photos contain white lines • Make ... on page 46. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving specialty media problems 60 Colors on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the printer software. Solving specialty media problems The following topics can help , see "...
...with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. For help solve problems with specialty media. Photos do not print as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Transparencies or photos contain white lines • Make ... on page 46. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving specialty media problems 60 Colors on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the printer software. Solving specialty media problems The following topics can help , see "...
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...a sheet of a multiple-page document before binding. cartridge contact. Treated paper designed for banners. default printer. A printer software option that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer. A feature that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. booklets. The gold area on . continuous... half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on your print cartridge that lets you send jobs to resemble a small book. bundle. The printer automatically used when you print on the alignment page. duplex. Glossary alignment page...
...a sheet of a multiple-page document before binding. cartridge contact. Treated paper designed for banners. default printer. A printer software option that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer. A feature that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. booklets. The gold area on . continuous... half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on your print cartridge that lets you send jobs to resemble a small book. bundle. The printer automatically used when you print on the alignment page. duplex. Glossary alignment page...
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... during printing. 64 photo paper. print cartridge. print cartridge nozzles. Page orientation in which text runs parallel with the long edge of a page. A printer software option used for printing simple line art and graphics. A printer software feature that ink flows through before ...See N-up . Any external device connected to -peer network. plain paper. poster. Coated paper designed for operating your printer that lets you select print cartridge alignment values. Self-adhesive paper. For example, select 4-up to the public files located on a single sheet of ...
... during printing. 64 photo paper. print cartridge. print cartridge nozzles. Page orientation in which text runs parallel with the long edge of a page. A printer software option used for printing simple line art and graphics. A printer software feature that ink flows through before ...See N-up . Any external device connected to -peer network. plain paper. poster. Coated paper designed for operating your printer that lets you select print cartridge alignment values. Self-adhesive paper. For example, select 4-up to the public files located on a single sheet of ...
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...multiple images on one sheet 28 transparencies 34 t-shirt transfers 32 two-sided printing 14 D dark or smudged print 58 default settings 6 downloaded printer driver, installing 52 duplexing 14 E electronic emission notices 61 emission statement 61 envelopes 18 error messages Ink Low 53 Paper Jam 53 F ... 17 H handouts 27 I improving print quality 58 index cards 17 Ink Low message 53 installing print cartridges 43 printer software 52 intermittent printing 58 iron-on transfers 32 L labels 25 Lexmark Solution Center 8 loading banner paper 38 booklet 22 cards 17 coated paper 11 custom size paper 40 ...
...multiple images on one sheet 28 transparencies 34 t-shirt transfers 32 two-sided printing 14 D dark or smudged print 58 default settings 6 downloaded printer driver, installing 52 duplexing 14 E electronic emission notices 61 emission statement 61 envelopes 18 error messages Ink Low 53 Paper Jam 53 F ... 17 H handouts 27 I improving print quality 58 index cards 17 Ink Low message 53 installing print cartridges 43 printer software 52 intermittent printing 58 iron-on transfers 32 L labels 25 Lexmark Solution Center 8 loading banner paper 38 booklet 22 cards 17 coated paper 11 custom size paper 40 ...
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...both sides of the paper 14 print quality improving 46 printer cable, troubleshooting 49 printer driver installing 52 removing 52 printer parts 6 printer software driver 6 installing 52 Lexmark Solution Center 6 removing 52 uninstalling (Windows) 55 printer software CD, troubleshooting 50 printing alignment page 45 banner ...software 50 specialty paper 60 unsuccessful or slow printing 54 Q Quality/Copies tab 7 R removing print cartridges 42 removing printer software 52 replacing the print cartridge 42 S setting recommendations banner paper 38 booklet 22 both sides of the paper 14 cards 17 coated...
...both sides of the paper 14 print quality improving 46 printer cable, troubleshooting 49 printer driver installing 52 removing 52 printer parts 6 printer software driver 6 installing 52 Lexmark Solution Center 6 removing 52 uninstalling (Windows) 55 printer software CD, troubleshooting 50 printing alignment page 45 banner ...software 50 specialty paper 60 unsuccessful or slow printing 54 Q Quality/Copies tab 7 R removing print cartridges 42 removing printer software 52 replacing the print cartridge 42 S setting recommendations banner paper 38 booklet 22 both sides of the paper 14 cards 17 coated...
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...alignment 45 does not print 55 test page, printing 50 transfers, iron-on 32 transparencies 34 troubleshooting alignment page 56 blank pages 56 cartridges 49 error messages 53 flashing lights 53 improving print quality 58 margins 59 paper feeding 56 paper jams 57 paper misfeeds 56 print quality... 58 printer cable 49 printer not printing 54 printer software installation 50 slow printing 56 software 50 solving print quality problems 58 specialty paper 60 test page 50 uninstalling software...
...alignment 45 does not print 55 test page, printing 50 transfers, iron-on 32 transparencies 34 troubleshooting alignment page 56 blank pages 56 cartridges 49 error messages 53 flashing lights 53 improving print quality 58 margins 59 paper feeding 56 paper jams 57 paper misfeeds 56 print quality... 58 printer cable 49 printer not printing 54 printer software installation 50 slow printing 56 software 50 solving print quality problems 58 specialty paper 60 test page 50 uninstalling software...
User's Guide for Mac OS X
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January 2003 www.lexmark.com Z600 Series Color Jetprinter™ User's Guide for Mac OS X • 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 Mac OS X • 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.