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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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For information about the amount of paper you do not need to print documents with your operating system to change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. To print a typical document... the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Printer driver You can load, see "Printing ideas" on or off. • Eject...
For information about the amount of paper you do not need to print documents with your operating system to change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. To print a typical document... the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Printer driver You can load, see "Printing ideas" on or off. • Eject...
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...; Better when you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on . • Print Last Page First if you want to apply your color cartridge. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second copy, and so on coated or glossy...A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one copy of a document. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on page 10.
...; Better when you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on . • Print Last Page First if you want to apply your color cartridge. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second copy, and so on coated or glossy...A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one copy of a document. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on page 10.
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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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... color images in black and white You can load up to conserve ink in black and white 20 Printing color images in your color print cartridge. Note: Many software programs are designed to 100 sheets of the paper. If you . Make sure landscape orientation is facing you want to print more...
... color images in black and white You can load up to conserve ink in black and white 20 Printing color images in your color print cartridge. Note: Many software programs are designed to 100 sheets of the paper. If you . Make sure landscape orientation is facing you want to print more...
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For information about ordering supplies, see page 48. Maintenance 42 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.
For information about ordering supplies, see page 48. Maintenance 42 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.
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Replacing the print cartridges 43 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. 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.
Replacing the print cartridges 43 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. 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.
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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. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover.
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. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover.
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...both cartridges. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that matches the darkest arrow on page 8. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you installed a new cartridge, ... Center" on the printed page for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to align cartridges when: • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin. • ...
...both cartridges. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that matches the darkest arrow on page 8. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you installed a new cartridge, ... Center" on the printed page for each alignment group. 6 Use the up and down arrows in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to align cartridges when: • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin. • ...
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...with water. For example, use photo paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. b Insert the print cartridges. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 42. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, ...Click the Maintenance tab. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. For help , see page 8. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 43. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with the print ...
...with water. For example, use photo paper if you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. b Insert the print cartridges. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 42. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, ...Click the Maintenance tab. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. For help , see page 8. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 43. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with the print ...
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... optimum performance from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in the direction shown. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. g Reinsert the print cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for an extended period. Nozzles d Using another clean...
... optimum performance from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in the direction shown. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. g Reinsert the print cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for an extended period. Nozzles d Using another clean...
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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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... and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. 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 list of both your printer and computer on page 53. For help , see... paper too far into the printer. For help , see page 10. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are both print cartridges?
... and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. 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 list of both your printer and computer on page 53. For help , see... paper too far into the printer. For help , see page 10. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are both print cartridges?
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... : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 57. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. to get more information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software... Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on your cartridges is running out of your printer. When this section to the adapter documentation.
... : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 57. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. to get more information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software... Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on your cartridges is running out of your printer. When this section to the adapter documentation.
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... force the paper into the printer. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Documents that are printed in the printer. Print jobs are large or that contain background images may also take... another document is not jammed in the order the printer receives them. • Decrease the print quality setting to see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 46. Photos and graphics may take longer to print. • Check the printer to Normal or Quick Print. Alignment page ...
... force the paper into the printer. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Documents that are printed in the printer. Print jobs are large or that contain background images may also take... another document is not jammed in the order the printer receives them. • Decrease the print quality setting to see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 46. Photos and graphics may take longer to print. • Check the printer to Normal or Quick Print. Alignment page ...
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...the printer software match the paper loaded in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. For help, see "Understanding the printer software" on page 6. • Make sure the print quality setting is straight and not wrinkled. ...8226; Let the ink dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 6. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 46. ...
...the printer software match the paper loaded in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. For help, see "Understanding the printer software" on page 6. • Make sure the print quality setting is straight and not wrinkled. ...8226; Let the ink dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 6. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 46. ...
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... settings: Margin: Left and right Top Bottom Minimum setting: • 6.35 mm (0.25 in the Lexmark Solution Center. Letter, U.S. c Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 45. • Clean the print... cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on ink. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color...
... settings: Margin: Left and right Top Bottom Minimum setting: • 6.35 mm (0.25 in the Lexmark Solution Center. Letter, U.S. c Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 45. • Clean the print... cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on ink. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color...
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... or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. • Select photo paper as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Transparencies or photos contain white lines • Make sure you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. For help , see... on the printout differ from the colors on the screen" on page 46. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help solve problems with print side facing you loaded the paper correctly (with specialty media.
... or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. • Select photo paper as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Transparencies or photos contain white lines • Make sure you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. For help , see... on the printout differ from the colors on the screen" on page 46. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help solve problems with print side facing you loaded the paper correctly (with specialty media.
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... settings defined when the printer is manufactured. A printer software option that lets you print on your print cartridge that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. A printer software option that automatically aligns the print cartridges. Multiple pages printed, folded, and bundled to patterns on . The printer automatically used when you automatically...
... settings defined when the printer is manufactured. A printer software option that lets you print on your print cartridge that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. A printer software option that automatically aligns the print cartridges. Multiple pages printed, folded, and bundled to patterns on . The printer automatically used when you automatically...