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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 of paper 14 Printing cards 17 Printing envelopes 18 Printing color images in black and ... 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...
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 of paper 14 Printing cards 17 Printing envelopes 18 Printing color images in black and ... 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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... page 57. • Check the printer status. Connect the printer to the printer. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. To print a typical document on page 53. • Install or change your operating system to change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack...
... page 57. • Check the printer status. Connect the printer to the printer. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. To print a typical document on page 53. • Install or change your operating system to change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack...
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...First if you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on page 10. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Quality/Copies tab From: Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Quick Print when you want to print documents ... to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your color cartridge. Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on coated or glossy ...
...First if you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on page 10. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Quality/Copies tab From: Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Quick Print when you want to print documents ... to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your color cartridge. Understanding the printer software 7 Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on coated or glossy ...
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... 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. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find...
... 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. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find...
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...paper at a time, depending on page 40. 5 Select the orientation: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Printing color images in black helps to conserve ink in black and white You can load up to print more information about printing on custom size paper... programs are designed to 100 sheets of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is selected in your color print cartridge. Step 3: Print your envelopes Click OK. Printing color images in Paper Setup. 4 Select an envelope size: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab....
...paper at a time, depending on page 40. 5 Select the orientation: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Printing color images in black helps to conserve ink in black and white You can load up to print more information about printing on custom size paper... programs are designed to 100 sheets of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is selected in your color print cartridge. Step 3: Print your envelopes Click OK. Printing color images in Paper Setup. 4 Select an envelope size: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab....
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The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. Maintenance 42 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. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 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 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. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. For information about ordering supplies, see page 48.
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3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges. Store them properly. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Replacing the print cartridges 43
3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges. Store them properly. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Replacing the print cartridges 43
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Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 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. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 44 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier.
Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 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. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 44 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier.
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... the alignment page does not print, make sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. 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 align cartridges when: • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at...
... the alignment page does not print, make sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. 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 align cartridges when: • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at...
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... Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 43. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. c Print your document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges.... Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with step 3, and then print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. If your document again. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 42. d From the ...
... Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 43. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. c Print your document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges.... Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with step 3, and then print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. If your document again. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 42. d From the ...
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.... Nozzles d Using another clean section of refilled cartridges. Preserving the print cartridges 47 h Print your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it in the direction shown. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, ...section of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to replace, clean, or store it . • Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to dry completely. i If the print ...
.... Nozzles d Using another clean section of refilled cartridges. Preserving the print cartridges 47 h Print your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it in the direction shown. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, ...section of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to replace, clean, or store it . • Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to dry completely. i If the print ...
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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 Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
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... your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Setup troubleshooting 49 For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 53. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the...
... your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Setup troubleshooting 49 For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 53. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the...
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...jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK. • Click the ? to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen ... Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on your cartridges is running out of your printer. When this section to get more information about lights on page ...
...jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. For information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK. • Click the ? to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen ... Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a paper jam" on your cartridges is running out of your printer. When this section to get more information about lights on page ...
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...take longer to print than regular text. For help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 42. • Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles. For help you are printed in the printer. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in use. •...to print. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Photos and graphics may take longer to print. • Check the printer to print Make sure: ...
...take longer to print than regular text. For help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 42. • Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles. For help you are printed in the printer. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in use. •...to print. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Photos and graphics may take longer to print. • Check the printer to print Make sure: ...
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.... For help , see "Improving print quality" on the page • The next page exiting the printer may need to adjust your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles. For help you may be smearing the ink. Solving print quality problems 58 ... smears on page 46. The following topics can help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 46. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 46. Remove each page as it exits the printer and let it dry completely before handling the paper. • Make sure the paper...
.... For help , see "Improving print quality" on the page • The next page exiting the printer may need to adjust your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles. For help you may be smearing the ink. Solving print quality problems 58 ... smears on page 46. The following topics can help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 46. For help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 46. Remove each page as it exits the printer and let it dry completely before handling the paper. • Make sure the paper...
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... in.) recommended for color print jobs Printed characters are missing or unexpected Like other printers, your printer cannot print on the extreme edges of the paper. b Double-click your document open, click File Print. For help, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 8. • Use a different paper brand. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on...
... in.) recommended for color print jobs Printed characters are missing or unexpected Like other printers, your printer cannot print on the extreme edges of the paper. b Double-click your document open, click File Print. For help, see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 8. • Use a different paper brand. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on...
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... a higher print quality, such as it exits the printer, and then let it dry completely before stacking. Transparencies or photos contain white lines • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with specialty media. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Glossy or photo papers or transparencies...
... a higher print quality, such as it exits the printer, and then let it dry completely before stacking. Transparencies or photos contain white lines • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with specialty media. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Glossy or photo papers or transparencies...
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... paper size. Glossary alignment page. Numbers corresponding to patterns on your print cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer. Multiple pages printed, folded, and bundled to print. default printer settings. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. See printer software. duplex. Paper with printed alignment patterns that are folded in half and...
... paper size. Glossary alignment page. Numbers corresponding to patterns on your print cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer. Multiple pages printed, folded, and bundled to print. default printer settings. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. See printer software. duplex. Paper with printed alignment patterns that are folded in half and...