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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 ...
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 ...
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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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1 Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Z600 Series Color Jetprinter™ Sheet feeder Paper support Paper guide and release tab Paper exit tray USB cable connector Power supply connector Power/Resume button Front cover Printer overview 5
1 Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Z600 Series Color Jetprinter™ Sheet feeder Paper support Paper guide and release tab Paper exit tray USB cable connector Power supply connector Power/Resume button Front cover Printer overview 5
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... box and the Print dialog box are set to the printer. To print a typical document on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. Feed paper automatically. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. For more information, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 10. For more information, see...
... box and the Print dialog box are set to the printer. To print a typical document on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. Feed paper automatically. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. For more information, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 10. For more information, see...
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...select a paper type and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of copies you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your settings. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second...if you want to apply your document open, click File Print. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Understanding the printer software 7 Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of your document. 6 Click OK to...
...select a paper type and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of copies you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your settings. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second...if you want to apply your document open, click File Print. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Understanding the printer software 7 Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of your document. 6 Click OK to...
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...you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a magazine. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Portrait or Landscape. Note: If you can refer to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of the...8226; Side Flip or Top Flip to print your paper size is a guide you select Side Flip, the pages of a legal pad. Understanding the printer software 8 If your document on page 40. Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Paper, Photo...
...you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a magazine. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Portrait or Landscape. Note: If you can refer to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of the...8226; Side Flip or Top Flip to print your paper size is a guide you select Side Flip, the pages of a legal pad. Understanding the printer software 8 If your document on page 40. Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Paper, Photo...
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...How To Troubleshooting Maintenance Contact Information Advanced You can: • Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install 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....
...How To Troubleshooting Maintenance Contact Information Advanced You can: • Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install 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....
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Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Printing ideas 10 2 Printing ideas Printing on the thickness of the paper.
Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Printing ideas 10 2 Printing ideas Printing on the thickness of the paper.
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If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. • If your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right side of the paper. You may want ... 17. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper that is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print on plain paper before loading...
If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. • If your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right side of the paper. You may want ... 17. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper that is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print on plain paper before loading...
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... premium or coated paper You can load up to the left side of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Note: Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 pages of premium paper at a time, depending on the paper, make sure the mark is a special... paper • If your photos Click OK. Printing on premium or coated paper 13 Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the premium paper vertically against the right...
... premium or coated paper You can load up to the left side of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Note: Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 pages of premium paper at a time, depending on the paper, make sure the mark is a special... paper • If your photos Click OK. Printing on premium or coated paper 13 Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the premium paper vertically against the right...
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.... Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the...
.... Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the...
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... of paper and reloading instruction page with a reloading instruction page. b From the Duplexing area, select Two-Sided. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you select Side Flip, the pages of your document. If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad...
... of paper and reloading instruction page with a reloading instruction page. b From the Duplexing area, select Two-Sided. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you select Side Flip, the pages of your document. If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad...
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... against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 25 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time, depending on the thickness of the...
... against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 25 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time, depending on the thickness of the...
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... print side is facing you. • Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the envelopes. b From the Type area, select Envelope. Printing envelopes 19 Step 2: Customize...
... print side is facing you. • Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the envelopes. b From the Type area, select Envelope. Printing envelopes 19 Step 2: Customize...
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... Black and White. c Click OK. 4 Further customize your document following the steps for your document Click OK. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of plain paper. If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide...
... Black and White. c Click OK. 4 Further customize your document following the steps for your document Click OK. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of plain paper. If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide...
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Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Printing a booklet 22 Printing a booklet You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. You can print and bundle your document to make a booklet.
Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Printing a booklet 22 Printing a booklet You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. You can print and bundle your document to make a booklet.
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After the first half of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from you ...
After the first half of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from you ...
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Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your booklet. Printing labels 25 To build your booklet: 1 Remove the first bundle from the paper exit tray, fold it in half, and ...
Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your booklet. Printing labels 25 To build your booklet: 1 Remove the first bundle from the paper exit tray, fold it in half, and ...
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..., select the Paper Setup tab. b From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. Note: If you . • Do not force the labels into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of labels, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. • Make sure the...
..., select the Paper Setup tab. b From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. Note: If you . • Do not force the labels into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of labels, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. • Make sure the...