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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 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.
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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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... or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with your operating system to the printer. Use this: Power/Resume button Front cover Paper exit tray Paper guide and release tab Paper.... Feed paper automatically. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Connect the printer to : • Turn the printer on page 10. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Printer driver You can load, see "Understanding error messages and flashing...
... or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with your operating system to the printer. Use this: Power/Resume button Front cover Paper exit tray Paper guide and release tab Paper.... Feed paper automatically. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Connect the printer to : • Turn the printer on page 10. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Printer driver You can load, see "Understanding error messages and flashing...
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... Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, ... option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second copy, and so on page 10. Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of your document. 6 Click OK to print the pages in your color cartridge. • Quality/Speed: ...
... Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, ... option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second copy, and so on page 10. Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of your document. 6 Click OK to print the pages in your color cartridge. • Quality/Speed: ...
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If you can refer to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to print your document on page 40. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is a guide you select ...Type Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Paper, Photo/Glossy Paper, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Card Stock. Understanding the printer software 8 Portrait or Landscape. Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-...
If you can refer to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to print your document on page 40. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is a guide you select ...Type Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Paper, Photo/Glossy Paper, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Card Stock. Understanding the printer software 8 Portrait or Landscape. Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-...
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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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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 plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Printing ideas 10 2 Printing ideas Printing on the thickness 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 plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Printing ideas 10 2 Printing ideas Printing on the thickness of the paper.
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If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. • If your document Click OK. Printing photos You can load up to 50 sheets of coated, photo, or glossy paper at a time, depending on ... 17. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper that is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Printing photos 11
If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. • If your document Click OK. Printing photos You can load up to 50 sheets of coated, photo, or glossy paper at a time, depending on ... 17. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper that is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Printing photos 11
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... premium or coated paper You can load up to the left side of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Printing on the thickness of the paper. Note: Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 pages of premium paper at a time, depending on premium... or coated paper 13 Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the premium paper vertically against the right...
... premium or coated paper You can load up to the left side of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Printing on the thickness of the paper. Note: Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 pages of premium paper at a time, depending on premium... or coated paper 13 Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the premium paper vertically against the right...
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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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... paper type 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 and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. The odd-numbered pages print first, along with the printed...
... paper type 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 and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. The odd-numbered pages print first, along with the printed...
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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. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File...
... 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. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File...
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... and white 21 Note: The paper exit tray holds up to the left side of plain paper. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 50 sheets of the paper. Printing color images in black and white: a From Print Properties dialog box...
... and white 21 Note: The paper exit tray holds up to the left side of plain paper. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 50 sheets of the paper. Printing color images in black and white: a From Print Properties dialog box...
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Printing a booklet You can load up to make a booklet. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper. You can print and bundle your document to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness 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. Printing a booklet 22
Printing a booklet You can load up to make a booklet. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper. You can print and bundle your document to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness 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. Printing a booklet 22
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... reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your document Click OK. Printing a booklet 24 Step 3: Print your printer software prompts you to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. Step 4: Build your booklet After your document prints, stack the bundles together and bind...
... reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your document Click OK. Printing a booklet 24 Step 3: Print your printer software prompts you to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. Step 4: Build your booklet After your document prints, stack the bundles together and bind...
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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. Printing labels 25
... 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. Printing labels 25
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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. b From the Type area, ...
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. b From the Type area, ...