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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 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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... paper after printing. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 10. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Feed paper automatically. For more information, see "Printing ideas" on page 53. • Install or change your...
... paper after printing. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 10. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Feed paper automatically. For more information, see "Printing ideas" on page 53. • Install or change your...
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... Page First if you want to print the pages in Black and White to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document open, click File Print. Understanding the printer software 7 Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From...
... Page First if you want to print the pages in Black and White to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document open, click File Print. Understanding the printer software 7 Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From...
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..., Coated Paper, Photo/Glossy Paper, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Card Stock. If your finished documents turn. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Understanding the printer software 8 If you select Side Flip, the pages of a legal pad. For help . Portrait or Landscape. Note: If...
..., Coated Paper, Photo/Glossy Paper, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Card Stock. If your finished documents turn. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. Understanding the printer software 8 If you select Side Flip, the pages of a legal pad. For help . Portrait or Landscape. Note: If...
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... 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... 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. •...
... 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... 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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... Flip, the pages turn like the pages of paper and reloading instruction page with a reloading instruction page. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you do not want to further customize your document Click OK. c Click OK. Step 3: Print your document. d Check the steps for your paper type...
... Flip, the pages turn like the pages of paper and reloading instruction page with a reloading instruction page. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you do not want to further customize your document Click OK. c Click OK. Step 3: Print your document. d Check the steps for your paper type...
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Step 3: Print your booklet. After the first half of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Printing a booklet 24 If you do not want to print the ...
Step 3: Print your booklet. After the first half of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Printing a booklet 24 If you do not want to print the ...
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... you formatted your handouts to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts. 1 After the first half of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you can enlarge a single page image to print on one side of the page, you do not want to print the reloading instruction page...
... you formatted your handouts to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts. 1 After the first half of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you can enlarge a single page image to print on one side of the page, you do not want to print the reloading instruction page...
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...printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to fix the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 ... 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. If the alignment page does not print, make sure you specify the...
...printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to fix the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 ... 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. If the alignment page does not print, make sure you specify the...
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... outlet? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on? Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 53. Is the... tape from the back and bottom of both your list of programs, install the printer software. Are any printer lights blinking? Did you install the printer software correctly? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are both print cartridges?
... outlet? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on? Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 53. Is the... tape from the back and bottom of both your list of programs, install the printer software. Are any printer lights blinking? Did you install the printer software correctly? 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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... Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that came with your computer with your external devices, not your computer. For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to print a test page. Solving printer software installation problems 50 When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens. 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Restart your printer. Is the printer...
... Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that came with your computer with your external devices, not your computer. For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to print a test page. Solving printer software installation problems 50 When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens. 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Restart your printer. Is the printer...
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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. Solving printer software installation problems 51 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
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. Solving printer software installation problems 51 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
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... desktop. Installing the printer software You can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer 1 Close all open software programs. 2 When your printer, or you can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. A printer icon is automatically created on your screen to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. Using the...
... desktop. Installing the printer software You can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer 1 Close all open software programs. 2 When your printer, or you can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. A printer icon is automatically created on your screen to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. Using the...
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... page: 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 page 48. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new...
... page: 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 page 48. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new...
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... each copy, and then restart the computer and reinstall the printer software. • If the printer port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 From...
... each copy, and then restart the computer and reinstall the printer software. • If the printer port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 From...
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... let it dry completely before handling the paper. • Make sure the paper type and paper size settings in the printer software match the paper loaded in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. For help , ... the print quality of light and dark print (intermittent printing) Select a higher print quality. The following topics can help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 45. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help you may be smearing the ink. Printed pages have alternating ...
... let it dry completely before handling the paper. • Make sure the paper type and paper size settings in the printer software match the paper loaded in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. For help , ... the print quality of light and dark print (intermittent printing) Select a higher print quality. The following topics can help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 45. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help you may be smearing the ink. Printed pages have alternating ...
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... solve problems with print side facing you) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. Solving specialty media problems 60 Colors on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the printer software. Photos do not print as expected • Use a photo paper designed for ...inkjet printers. • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you loaded the ...
... solve problems with print side facing you) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. Solving specialty media problems 60 Colors on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the printer software. Photos do not print as expected • Use a photo paper designed for ...inkjet printers. • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you loaded the ...
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.... cartridge contact. See banner paper. A nonstandard paper size. See printer software. A page with one complete copy of paper. Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF). The gold area on the alignment page. coated paper. A printer software option that lets you print on both sides of a sheet of... a multiple-page document before binding. custom size paper. default printer. A mechanism that ejects from your printer. driver. A printer software option that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on. Glossary alignment page...
.... cartridge contact. See banner paper. A nonstandard paper size. See printer software. A page with one complete copy of paper. Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF). The gold area on the alignment page. coated paper. A printer software option that lets you print on both sides of a sheet of... a multiple-page document before binding. custom size paper. default printer. A mechanism that ejects from your printer. driver. A printer software option that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on. Glossary alignment page...