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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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... Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. Any reference to a product, program, or service is a trademark of purchase. Lexmark and Lexmark with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT...property of express or implied warranties in later editions. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any country where such provisions are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any existing intellectual property right may use or distribute ...
... Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. Any reference to a product, program, or service is a trademark of purchase. Lexmark and Lexmark with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT...property of express or implied warranties in later editions. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any country where such provisions are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any existing intellectual property right may use or distribute ...
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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 sheet ...
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 sheet ...
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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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... jam" on page 57. • Check the printer status. Feed paper automatically. Connect the printer to the printer. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. For information about the amount of paper you want to: • Turn the printer on plain paper, you ...the printer driver. When you do not need to print documents with your printer settings in the sheet feeder. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. To print a typical document on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. Use this:...
... jam" on page 57. • Check the printer status. Feed paper automatically. Connect the printer to the printer. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. For information about the amount of paper you want to: • Turn the printer on plain paper, you ...the printer driver. When you do not need to print documents with your printer settings in the sheet feeder. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. To print a typical document on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. Use this:...
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... Page First if you want to apply your color cartridge. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Understanding the printer software 7 Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print more information...
... Page First if you want to apply your color cartridge. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Understanding the printer software 7 Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print more information...
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Portrait or Landscape. There are two ways to print your document on page 40. If your paper type. For help . Understanding the printer software 8 A size specific to your paper size is a guide you can refer to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" ... Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center desktop icon. Note: If you select Top Flip, the pages turn . Paper Setup tab From: Type...
Portrait or Landscape. There are two ways to print your document on page 40. If your paper type. For help . Understanding the printer software 8 A size specific to your paper size is a guide you can refer to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" ... Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center desktop icon. Note: If you select Top Flip, the pages turn . Paper Setup tab From: Type...
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... 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. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest...
... 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. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest...
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.... If you select Side Flip, the pages of your document turn like the pages of a magazine. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to further customize your document Click OK. c Click OK. Step 3: Print your document. If you and the arrows pointing down into the paper...
.... If you select Side Flip, the pages of your document turn like the pages of a magazine. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to further customize your document Click OK. c Click OK. Step 3: Print your document. If you and the arrows pointing down into the paper...
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... in black helps to 10 envelopes. 4 Select an envelope size: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Step 3: Print your software program. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of paper at a time, depending on page 40. 5 Select...select the Paper Setup tab. Make sure landscape orientation is facing you want to override the settings in black and white 20 Note: Many software programs are designed to print more information about printing on custom size paper, see "Printing on custom size paper" on the thickness of...
... in black helps to 10 envelopes. 4 Select an envelope size: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Step 3: Print your software program. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of paper at a time, depending on page 40. 5 Select...select the Paper Setup tab. Make sure landscape orientation is facing you want to override the settings in black and white 20 Note: Many software programs are designed to print more information about printing on custom size paper, see "Printing on custom size paper" on the thickness of...
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... pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. 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 paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from you do...
... pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. 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 paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from you do...
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... 3: Print your handouts to print as a four-, nine-, or 16-page poster. If you to print on one side of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you formatted your handouts Click OK. For example, you can enlarge a single page image to reload the paper.
... 3: Print your handouts to print as a four-, nine-, or 16-page poster. If you to print on one side of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you formatted your handouts Click OK. For example, you can enlarge a single page image to reload the paper.
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..., or Options. 3 Select a print quality: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. b From the Type area, select Iron-on Transfer. 5 If your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfer Click OK. Step 3: Print your document open, click File Print.
..., or Options. 3 Select a print quality: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. b From the Type area, select Iron-on Transfer. 5 If your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfer Click OK. Step 3: Print your document open, click File Print.
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...cartridge or an old cartridge (one that matches the darkest arrow on page 43. 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. For help , ... Align Cartridges dialog box to select the number that has been used before). Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to fix the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. Note: Specify whether...
...cartridge or an old cartridge (one that matches the darkest arrow on page 43. 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. For help , ... Align Cartridges dialog box to select the number that has been used before). Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to fix the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. Note: Specify whether...
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...Print your document again to verify that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality: 1 From your software program, click File Print. Improving print quality If you are printing a photo. • Use paper that your document again. c Click the Maintenance ...nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/...
...Print your document again to verify that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality: 1 From your software program, click File Print. Improving print quality If you are printing a photo. • Use paper that your document again. c Click the Maintenance ...nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/...
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... on page 43. Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. Make sure you install the printer software correctly? Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Is the paper loaded correctly? For help ..., see "Installing the cartridges" on ? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter?...
... on page 43. Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. Make sure you install the printer software correctly? Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Is the paper loaded correctly? For help ..., see "Installing the cartridges" on ? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter?...
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... your printer directly to your computer with a USB cable. 3 Follow these instructions to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that came with your external devices, not your printer. b From the Maintenance...
... your printer directly to your computer with a USB cable. 3 Follow these instructions to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that came with your external devices, not your printer. b From the Maintenance...
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If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. Solving printer software installation problems 51 Windows 98/Me Windows 2000/XP 4 Eject and reinsert the printer software CD. 5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer. 6 Double-click your screen to the following that appear. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. Solving printer software installation problems 51 Windows 98/Me Windows 2000/XP 4 Eject and reinsert the printer software CD. 5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer. 6 Double-click your screen to the following that appear. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
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... that came with your printer 1 Close all open software programs. 2 When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. Installing the printer software You can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Using the World Wide Web 1 From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate driver for your operating system...
... that came with your printer 1 Close all open software programs. 2 When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. Installing the printer software You can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Using the World Wide Web 1 From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate driver for your operating system...
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Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about : Understanding error messages and flashing lights Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing Clearing paper misfeeds or jams ...: 53 54 56 58 60 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on your cartridges is running out of your printer. ...
Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about : Understanding error messages and flashing lights Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing Clearing paper misfeeds or jams ...: 53 54 56 58 60 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on your cartridges is running out of your printer. ...