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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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... print a typical document on page 53. • Install or change your operating system to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 Supply power to the computer. Feed paper automatically. Connect the printer to the printer. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing... see "Printing ideas" on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. When you do not need to : • Turn the printer on page 10. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center.
... print a typical document on page 53. • Install or change your operating system to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 Supply power to the computer. Feed paper automatically. Connect the printer to the printer. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing... see "Printing ideas" on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. When you do not need to : • Turn the printer on page 10. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center.
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...pages of the second copy, and so on. • Print Last Page First if you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your color cartridge. • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: ...Better when 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. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a...
...pages of the second copy, and so on. • Print Last Page First if you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your color cartridge. • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: ...Better when 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. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a...
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... 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 print cartridge. • View information about... 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....
... 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 print cartridge. • View information about... 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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Store them properly. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids. 4 Remove the used cartridges. 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. Replacing the print cartridges 43 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges.
Store them properly. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the cartridge lids, then lift the lids. 4 Remove the used cartridges. 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. Replacing the print cartridges 43 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges.
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Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 44 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. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier.
Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 44 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. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier.
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... print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. The Alignment page prints. 5 Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group.... the print cartridges Typically, you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center.
... print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. The Alignment page prints. 5 Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group.... the print cartridges Typically, you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center.
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... has improved. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 43. c Click the Maintenance tab. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 10. b Insert the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to clean the clogged nozzles. f Print your document again to verify that...
... has improved. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 43. c Click the Maintenance tab. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 10. b Insert the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to clean the clogged nozzles. f Print your document again to verify that...
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... refilled cartridge. Contacts e With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step c through d. h Print your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it in the direction shown. Preserving the print cartridges 47 g Reinsert the print cartridges. For information, see "... the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from your document again. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. Nozzles d Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the...
... refilled cartridge. Contacts e With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step c through d. h Print your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it in the direction shown. Preserving the print cartridges 47 g Reinsert the print cartridges. For information, see "... the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from your document again. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. Nozzles d Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the...
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...Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your list of both your printer and computer on page 53. Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Did ...you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43...
...Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your list of both your printer and computer on page 53. Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Did ...you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43...
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...the default printer? When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens. 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Restart your printer. Is the printer set the printer to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it is selected. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly,... may need to be with your printer connected directly to print. Is your external devices for help , see page 8. If it . You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that ...
...the default printer? When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens. 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Restart your printer. Is the printer set the printer to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it is selected. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly,... may need to be with your printer connected directly to print. Is your external devices for help , see page 8. If it . You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that ...
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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. 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. 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. 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. Solving printer software installation problems 51
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... screen to complete printer software installation. Using the CD that came with your printer, or 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 screen to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on...
... screen to complete printer software installation. Using the CD that came with your printer, or 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 screen to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on...
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...troubleshooting 53 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 understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking...See 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. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. For help clearing a paper jam, see "...
...troubleshooting 53 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 understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking...See 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. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. For help clearing a paper jam, see "...
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... Printing is not selected. 1 Click Start Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click View installed printers or fax printers. 4 From the Printers folder, make sure that it is the default printer). Printer is not selected. Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing The following topics can... Click Start Settings Printers. 2 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon. 3 From the Printer menu, make sure: • Set as Default Printer. 5 From the Printer menu, make sure there is a check next to the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon (indicating that...
... Printing is not selected. 1 Click Start Control Panel. 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. 3 Click View installed printers or fax printers. 4 From the Printers folder, make sure that it is the default printer). Printer is not selected. Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing The following topics can... Click Start Settings Printers. 2 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon. 3 From the Printer menu, make sure: • Set as Default Printer. 5 From the Printer menu, make sure there is a check next to the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon (indicating that...
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.... 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 the list of the printer software: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers. "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 54 - If the USB port...
.... 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 the list of the printer software: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers. "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 54 - If the USB port...
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...misfeeds or jams The following topics can help you are printed in the printer. For help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. For help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" ... or jams. Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Make sure: • Your paper is recommended for inkjet printers. • The edges of your paper are large or that contain background images may take longer to print... loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper into the printer. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 46.
...misfeeds or jams The following topics can help you are printed in the printer. For help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. For help , see "Replacing the print cartridges" ... or jams. Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Make sure: • Your paper is recommended for inkjet printers. • The edges of your paper are large or that contain background images may take longer to print... loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper into the printer. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 46.
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... statement The Lexmark Z600 Series Color Jetprinter, type 4126-001 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of electrical equipment designed for use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number... 1329605 for parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach. European Community (EC) directives conformity This product is in a particular installation. Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be determined...
... statement The Lexmark Z600 Series Color Jetprinter, type 4126-001 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of electrical equipment designed for use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number... 1329605 for parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach. European Community (EC) directives conformity This product is in a particular installation. Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be determined...
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... on each page of a legal pad. top flip. A lightweight, flexible cable that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed on the exit tray. USB cables transmit data at high speeds. See printer software. A printer software option that arranges duplexed pages so they can be bound along the short side of your pages...
... on each page of a legal pad. top flip. A lightweight, flexible cable that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed on the exit tray. USB cables transmit data at high speeds. See printer software. A printer software option that arranges duplexed pages so they can be bound along the short side of your pages...
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...cable, part numbers USB 48 cards 17 cartridges, print aligning 45 installing 43 ordering 48 part numbers 42 preserving 47 removing 42 replacing 42 cartridges, troubleshooting 49 characters, misformed 59 coated paper 11 conserving color ink 20 custom size paper 40 customizing settings banner paper 38 booklet... 17 H handouts 27 I improving print quality 58 index cards 17 Ink Low message 53 installing print cartridges 43 printer software 52 intermittent printing 58 iron-on transfers 32 L labels 25 Lexmark Solution Center 8 loading banner paper 38 booklet 22 cards 17 coated paper 11 custom size ...
...cable, part numbers USB 48 cards 17 cartridges, print aligning 45 installing 43 ordering 48 part numbers 42 preserving 47 removing 42 replacing 42 cartridges, troubleshooting 49 characters, misformed 59 coated paper 11 conserving color ink 20 custom size paper 40 customizing settings banner paper 38 booklet... 17 H handouts 27 I improving print quality 58 index cards 17 Ink Low message 53 installing print cartridges 43 printer software 52 intermittent printing 58 iron-on transfers 32 L labels 25 Lexmark Solution Center 8 loading banner paper 38 booklet 22 cards 17 coated paper 11 custom size ...