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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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...paper you do not need to print documents with superior results. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with your printer... For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on plain paper, you can change your operating system to change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Supply power to the computer. The following table describes each part. Feed paper...
...paper you do not need to print documents with superior results. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with your printer... For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on plain paper, you can change your operating system to change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Supply power to the computer. The following table describes each part. Feed paper...
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Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more ... if you want to save the ink in Black and White to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your color cartridge. Print Color Images in your document open, click File Print.
Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more ... if you want to save the ink in Black and White to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your color cartridge. Print Color Images in your document open, click File Print.
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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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... side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is selected in black and white 20 Printing color images in your color print cartridge. If you . Step 3: Print your software program. Note: Many software programs are designed to conserve ink in black and white You can load up to...
... side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is selected in black and white 20 Printing color images in your color print cartridge. If you . Step 3: Print your software program. Note: Many software programs are designed to conserve ink in black and white You can load up to...
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The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. Maintenance 42 Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 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.
The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. Maintenance 42 Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 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.
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Replacing the print cartridges 43 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of them properly. 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 in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges. 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 properly. 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 in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges. 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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Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 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. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier.
Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 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. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier.
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.... • Vertical, straight lines are wavy. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. If the alignment page does not print, make sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that matches the darkest arrow on page 43...
.... • Vertical, straight lines are wavy. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. If the alignment page does not print, make sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that matches the darkest arrow on page 43...
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...not satisfied with your print quality, continue with step 3, and then print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. f Print your document .... g If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your software program, click File Print. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 43. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to clean the clogged nozzles. For example, use photo paper if you want,...
...not satisfied with your print quality, continue with step 3, and then print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. f Print your document .... g If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your software program, click File Print. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 43. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to clean the clogged nozzles. For example, use photo paper if you want,...
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...results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Preserving the print cartridges 47 Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from the printer except to dry completely...hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to replace, clean, or store it in its packaging until ...
...results, use of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Preserving the print cartridges 47 Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from the printer except to dry completely...hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to replace, clean, or store it in its packaging until ...
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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. Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge USB cable Part number: 16 or 17 26 or 27 12A2405 Ordering supplies 48
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...both your printer and computer on page 53. Make sure you install the print cartridges correctly? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are any printer lights blinking? For help , see page 10. For ...help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. Did you install the printer software correctly? For help,...
...both your printer and computer on page 53. Make sure you install the print cartridges correctly? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are any printer lights blinking? For help , see page 10. For ...help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. Did you install the printer software correctly? For help,...
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...25% full or less. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. to understand printer software error messages on your cartridges is running out of your computer screen and a blinking light on page 57. General troubleshooting ...53 5 General troubleshooting For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK. • Click the ? An Ink Low message appears when one of ink...
...25% full or less. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. to understand printer software error messages on your cartridges is running out of your computer screen and a blinking light on page 57. General troubleshooting ...53 5 General troubleshooting For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK. • Click the ? An Ink Low message appears when one of ink...
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...longer to see if another document is recommended for inkjet printers. • The edges of the print cartridges. For help, see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 46. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams The following topics can help , see "Improving print ... sticker from a previous print job is not jammed in the printer. For help you are not curled. • A piece of the print cartridges. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in use. • Check the document you clear paper misfeeds or jams. Paper...
...longer to see if another document is recommended for inkjet printers. • The edges of the print cartridges. For help, see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 46. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams The following topics can help , see "Improving print ... sticker from a previous print job is not jammed in the printer. For help you are not curled. • A piece of the print cartridges. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in use. • Check the document you clear paper misfeeds or jams. Paper...
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...Improving print quality" on page 6. • Make sure the print quality setting is appropriate for the paper type. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help you may be smearing the ink. The following topics can help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page...the printer software match the paper loaded in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 46. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in the printer. Solving...
...Improving print quality" on page 6. • Make sure the print quality setting is appropriate for the paper type. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help you may be smearing the ink. The following topics can help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page...the printer software match the paper loaded in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 46. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines in the printer. Solving...
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...: Margin: Left and right Top Bottom Minimum setting: • 6.35 mm (0.25 in the Lexmark Solution Center. c Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. Check the ink levels in .) for color print jobs Printed characters are missing or unexpected Like ...other printers, your printer cannot print on page 8. • Use a different paper brand. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the extreme edges ...
...: Margin: Left and right Top Bottom Minimum setting: • 6.35 mm (0.25 in the Lexmark Solution Center. c Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. Check the ink levels in .) for color print jobs Printed characters are missing or unexpected Like ...other printers, your printer cannot print on page 8. • Use a different paper brand. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the extreme edges ...
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...Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural Color. For help solve problems with specialty media. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together • Load one sheet of photo paper or transparencies at a time. .... For help, see "Improving print quality" on page 34. • Remove each page as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Photos do not print as expected • Use a photo paper designed for inkjet printers. • Make sure you loaded ...
...Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural Color. For help solve problems with specialty media. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together • Load one sheet of photo paper or transparencies at a time. .... For help, see "Improving print quality" on page 34. • Remove each page as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Photos do not print as expected • Use a photo paper designed for inkjet printers. • Make sure you loaded ...
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... into your printer. bundle. collate. continuous form paper. default printer. Continuous sheets of booklet pages that automatically aligns the print cartridges. Also called continuous form paper. default printer settings. driver. glossy paper. Numbers corresponding to resemble a small book. Multiple pages... printed, folded, and bundled to patterns on your print cartridge that lets you automatically print one glossy side designed for photographs. 63 The gold area on the alignment page. A ...
... into your printer. bundle. collate. continuous form paper. default printer. Continuous sheets of booklet pages that automatically aligns the print cartridges. Also called continuous form paper. default printer settings. driver. glossy paper. Numbers corresponding to resemble a small book. Multiple pages... printed, folded, and bundled to patterns on your print cartridge that lets you automatically print one glossy side designed for photographs. 63 The gold area on the alignment page. A ...