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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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... When you can change your operating system to the computer. For information about the amount of paper you want to the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Feed paper automatically. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 10. For more...
... When you can change your operating system to the computer. For information about the amount of paper you want to the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Feed paper automatically. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 10. For more...
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... resolution graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to print the pages in your document open, click File Print. Understanding the printer software 7 Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on...
... resolution graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to print the pages in your document open, click File Print. Understanding the printer software 7 Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on...
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..., Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to print your document on page 40. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Portrait or Landscape. Understanding the printer software 8 Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Paper...
..., Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to print your document on page 40. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Portrait or Landscape. Understanding the printer software 8 Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Paper...
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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. 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to the left side 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 the thickness of the paper.
Printing ideas 10 Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to the left side 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 the thickness of the paper.
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... paper • For best results, use photo paper that is made for your paper type. If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Printing photos 11 Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print on page... 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.
... paper • For best results, use photo paper that is made for your paper type. If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Printing photos 11 Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print on page... 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.
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... you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Printing on the thickness of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the... printer. Printing on premium or coated paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Note: Squeeze and slide the paper guide to ...
... you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Printing on the thickness of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the... printer. Printing on premium or coated paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Note: Squeeze and slide the paper guide to ...
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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. Note: If you...
.... 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. Note: If you...
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... not want to print the reloading instruction page: a From Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of paper and reloading instruction page with a reloading instruction page. If you select Top Flip...
... not want to print the reloading instruction page: a From Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of paper and reloading instruction page with a reloading instruction page. If you select Top Flip...
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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.
... 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.
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... Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 To print color images in black and white 21 • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of plain paper. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets of...
... Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 To print color images in black and white 21 • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of plain paper. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets of...
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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 the left 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. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side 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 make a booklet.
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 the left 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. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side 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 make a booklet.
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Step 4: Build your booklet After your document prints, stack the bundles together and bind your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your booklet. Printing a booklet 24 If ...
Step 4: Build your booklet After your document prints, stack the bundles together and bind your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your booklet. Printing a booklet 24 If ...
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... side of the paper support. • Make sure there are no missing or curled labels. Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your booklet.
... side of the paper support. • Make sure there are no missing or curled labels. Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your booklet.
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.../Copies tab. Printing labels 26 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...
.../Copies tab. Printing labels 26 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...