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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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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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... Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. For more information, see "Printing ideas" on page 57. • Check the printer status. Feed paper automatically. For information about the amount of paper you do not ...need to print documents with superior results. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Printer driver You can load, see "Printer...
... Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. For more information, see "Printing ideas" on page 57. • Check the printer status. Feed paper automatically. For information about the amount of paper you do not ...need to print documents with superior results. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Printer driver You can load, see "Printer...
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... copy, and then all the pages of the second copy, and so on. • Print Last Page First if you want to print. Understanding the printer software 7 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a print quality setting... print quality. • Normal when you want to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your settings.
... copy, and then all the pages of the second copy, and so on. • Print Last Page First if you want to print. Understanding the printer software 7 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a print quality setting... print quality. • Normal when you want to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your settings.
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...If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of your paper type. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Note: If you can refer to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of the page. ...• Side Flip or Top Flip to your document turn . Understanding the printer software 8 A ...
...If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of your paper type. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Note: If you can refer to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of the page. ...• Side Flip or Top Flip to your document turn . Understanding the printer software 8 A ...
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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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Printing ideas 10 Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. 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. 2 Printing ideas Printing on the thickness of the paper.
Printing ideas 10 Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. 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. 2 Printing ideas Printing on the thickness of the paper.
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... thickness of the paper support. • Make sure the glossy or coated side is facing 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 to print with normal print quality, you do not need to adjust the settings. If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 3: Print your settings. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print on...
... thickness of the paper support. • Make sure the glossy or coated side is facing 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 to print with normal print quality, you do not need to adjust the settings. If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 3: Print your settings. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print on...
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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. Step 1: Load the premium or coated paper • If your photos Click OK. Printing on the paper, make sure the mark is a special mark on...
... 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. Step 1: Load the premium or coated paper • If your photos Click OK. Printing on the paper, make sure the mark is a special mark on...
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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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..., the pages of your document turn like the pages of a magazine. e Click OK. Step 3: Print your document. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you do not want to assist in reloading check box. c Click OK. If you to further customize your document Click OK. d Check the...
..., the pages of your document turn like the pages of a magazine. e Click OK. Step 3: Print your document. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you do not want to assist in reloading check box. c Click OK. If you to further customize your document Click OK. d Check the...
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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. Printing envelopes 19 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print...
... 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. Printing envelopes 19 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print...
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... print color images in black and white: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 50 sheets of the paper.
... print color images in black and white: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 50 sheets of the paper.
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Printing a booklet You can load up to make a booklet. 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. You can print and bundle your document to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing a booklet 22 Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper.
Printing a booklet You can load up to make a booklet. 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. You can print and bundle your document to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing a booklet 22 Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper.
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... Options 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. Printing a booklet 24 Step 4: Build your booklet After your document...
... Options 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. Printing a booklet 24 Step 4: Build your booklet After your document...
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Printing labels You can load up to complete your booklet. Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your labels include instructions, read them carefully. • Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in half, and then stack it in .) of the ...
Printing labels You can load up to complete your booklet. Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your labels include instructions, read them carefully. • Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in half, and then stack it in .) of the ...
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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. For more information about ...
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. For more information about ...