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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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... 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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... error messages and flashing lights" on page 53. • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Supply power to the computer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Use this: Power/Resume button Front cover Paper exit tray Paper guide...
... error messages and flashing lights" on page 53. • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Supply power to the computer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Use this: Power/Resume button Front cover Paper exit tray Paper guide...
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Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Customizing the settings for different types of a document. Quality/Copies tab From: Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Quick Print when you ... to print crisp photos and high resolution graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to save the ink in your color cartridge. 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. 4 From...
Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Customizing the settings for different types of a document. Quality/Copies tab From: Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Quick Print when you ... to print crisp photos and high resolution graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to save the ink in your color cartridge. 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. 4 From...
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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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... your software program. Printing color images in black helps to override the settings in your envelopes Click OK. Printing color images in your color print cartridge. Note: Many software programs are designed to conserve ink in black and white 20 b From the Orientation area, select Landscape. 6 Click OK. Note: The paper...
... your software program. Printing color images in black helps to override the settings in your envelopes Click OK. Printing color images in your color print cartridge. Note: Many software programs are designed to conserve ink in black and white 20 b From the Orientation area, select Landscape. 6 Click OK. Note: The paper...
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Maintenance 42 The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. For information about ordering supplies, see page 48. 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.
Maintenance 42 The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. For information about ordering supplies, see page 48. 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.
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Replacing the print cartridges 43 Store 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. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them properly. 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges.
Replacing the print cartridges 43 Store 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. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them properly. 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges.
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Replacing the print cartridges 44 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. 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.
Replacing the print cartridges 44 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. 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.
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.... 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Aligning the print cartridges 45 If the alignment page does not print, make sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. For help , see page...
.... 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Aligning the print cartridges 45 If the alignment page does not print, make sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. For help , see page...
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...you are printing a photo. • Use paper that your print quality has improved. b Insert the print cartridges. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. g If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your document, make sure you: ...page 10. c Print your document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. Improving print quality 46 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3...
...you are printing a photo. • Use paper that your print quality has improved. b Insert the print cartridges. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. g If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your document, make sure you: ...page 10. c Print your document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. Improving print quality 46 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3...
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... of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. For information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 48. g Reinsert the print cartridges. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. We do not print correctly if left... seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from the printer except to the printer. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, gently hold...
... of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. For information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 48. g Reinsert the print cartridges. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. We do not print correctly if left... seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from the printer except to the printer. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, gently hold...
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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 Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
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For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. For help , see page 10. Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Is the paper loaded correctly? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your list of... both your printer and computer on page 53. Setup troubleshooting 49 Make sure you install the printer software correctly? Are both print cartridges? Are any printer lights blinking? Did you remove ...
For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. For help , see page 10. Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Is the paper loaded correctly? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your list of... both your printer and computer on page 53. Setup troubleshooting 49 Make sure you install the printer software correctly? Are both print cartridges? Are any printer lights blinking? Did you remove ...
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... 60 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 48. to understand printer software error messages on your cartridges is 25% full or less. Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of your computer screen and a blinking light on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. An Ink Low message appears ...
... 60 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 48. to understand printer software error messages on your cartridges is 25% full or less. Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of your computer screen and a blinking light on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. An Ink Low message appears ...
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...• Your paper is recommended for inkjet printers. • The edges of paper from a previous print job is being printed. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in the printer. Documents that are not curled. • A piece.... For help you are printed in better quality documents, but may also take longer to print. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 46. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to Normal or Quick Print. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page...
...• Your paper is recommended for inkjet printers. • The edges of paper from a previous print job is being printed. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in the printer. Documents that are not curled. • A piece.... For help you are printed in better quality documents, but may also take longer to print. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 46. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to Normal or Quick Print. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page...
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...8226; Make sure the paper is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Vertical straight lines are not smooth To improve the print quality of light and dark print (intermittent printing) Select a higher... the printer software" on page 6. • Make sure the print quality setting is appropriate for the paper type. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Improving print quality" on the page • The next page exiting the printer may need to adjust...
...8226; Make sure the paper is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Vertical straight lines are not smooth To improve the print quality of light and dark print (intermittent printing) Select a higher... the printer software" on page 6. • Make sure the print quality setting is appropriate for the paper type. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Improving print quality" on the page • The next page exiting the printer may need to adjust...
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... open, click File Print. For help, see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving print quality problems 59 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. Select Natural Color as the document ...
... open, click File Print. For help, see "Improving print quality" on page 46. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving print quality problems 59 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. Select Natural Color as the document ...
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... designed for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. • Select photo paper as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving specialty media problems 60 Transparencies or photos contain white lines • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side... see "Printing photos" on page 11 or "Printing transparencies" on page 59. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help solve problems with specialty media. 4 Click Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural Color.
... designed for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. • Select photo paper as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving specialty media problems 60 Transparencies or photos contain white lines • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side... see "Printing photos" on page 11 or "Printing transparencies" on page 59. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help solve problems with specialty media. 4 Click Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural Color.
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...paper size. See printer software. A page with one complete copy of booklet pages that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer. cartridge contact. Glossary alignment page. Numbers corresponding to resemble a small book. Multiple pages printed, folded, and bundled to patterns on ... mechanism that ejects from your printer. driver. Paper with printed alignment patterns that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. default printer. automatic alignment. Continuous sheets of paper. The gold area on both sides of a sheet of...
...paper size. See printer software. A page with one complete copy of booklet pages that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer. cartridge contact. Glossary alignment page. Numbers corresponding to resemble a small book. Multiple pages printed, folded, and bundled to patterns on ... mechanism that ejects from your printer. driver. Paper with printed alignment patterns that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. default printer. automatic alignment. Continuous sheets of paper. The gold area on both sides of a sheet of...