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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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You can purchase additional copies of express or implied warranties in certain transactions; Color Jetprinter is not intended to state or imply that only that product, program, or service may be used instead. Any ...made at private expense. 2 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any obligation to you . Lexmark may use or distribute any of their respective owners. © 2003 Lexmark International, Inc. Comments about this agreement are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any existing intellectual property right may...
You can purchase additional copies of express or implied warranties in certain transactions; Color Jetprinter is not intended to state or imply that only that product, program, or service may be used instead. Any ...made at private expense. 2 UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any obligation to you . Lexmark may use or distribute any of their respective owners. © 2003 Lexmark International, Inc. Comments about this agreement are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any existing intellectual property right may...
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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 white 20 Printing a booklet...
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 white 20 Printing a booklet...
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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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... part. Supply power to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 For more information, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 53. • Install or change your printer settings. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Printer driver You can load, see "Understanding error messages and ... more information, see "Printing ideas" on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. Feed paper automatically. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Use this: Power/Resume button Front cover Paper exit tray Paper guide and ...
... part. Supply power to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 For more information, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 53. • Install or change your printer settings. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Printer driver You can load, see "Understanding error messages and ... more information, see "Printing ideas" on or off. • Eject paper from the printer. Feed paper automatically. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Use this: Power/Resume button Front cover Paper exit tray Paper guide and ...
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Understanding the printer software 7 • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter •...to print photos and documents containing graphics on . • Print Last Page First if you want to apply your color cartridge. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second copy... want to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of a document. Print Color Images 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 • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter •...to print photos and documents containing graphics on . • Print Last Page First if you want to apply your color cartridge. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second copy... want to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of a document. Print Color Images in Black and White to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document open, click File Print.
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...like the pages of your document on page 40. Portrait or Landscape. Note: If you select Top Flip, the pages turn . Understanding the printer software 8 Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to set ...is not listed, select Custom Size. A size specific 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. For help . Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select:...
...like the pages of your document on page 40. Portrait or Landscape. Note: If you select Top Flip, the pages turn . Understanding the printer software 8 Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to set ...is not listed, select Custom Size. A size specific 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. For help . Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select:...
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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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When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to further customize your document turn like the pages of a legal pad. If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages ...
When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to further customize your document turn like the pages of a legal pad. If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages ...
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...to conserve ink in your envelopes Click OK. Printing color images in black helps to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on page 40. 5 Select the orientation: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Note: Many software programs are designed to override the settings in black ...from the paper exit tray before the others print. 4 Select an envelope size: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Printing color images in your software program. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper.
...to conserve ink in your envelopes Click OK. Printing color images in black helps to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on page 40. 5 Select the orientation: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Note: Many software programs are designed to override the settings in black ...from the paper exit tray before the others print. 4 Select an envelope size: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Printing color images in your software program. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper.
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Printing a booklet 24 After the first half of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, 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 ...
Printing a booklet 24 After the first half of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, 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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... example, you can enlarge a single page image to reload the paper. Print up to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. If you formatted your printer software prompts you formatted your handouts to print on multiple pages. Printing a poster 29 If you to print on both sides of the page, continue printing...
... example, you can enlarge a single page image to reload the paper. Print up to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. If you formatted your printer software prompts you formatted your handouts to print on multiple pages. Printing a poster 29 If you to print on both sides of the page, continue printing...
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..., remove each iron-on transfers. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the iron-on transfer as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. b From the Quality/Speed area, select Normal or Better. 4 Select a paper type: a From Print Properties ...dialog box, select the Paper Setup 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. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From...
..., remove each iron-on transfers. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the iron-on transfer as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. b From the Quality/Speed area, select Normal or Better. 4 Select a paper type: a From Print Properties ...dialog box, select the Paper Setup 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. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From...
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...are wavy. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 8. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install ...sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. Aligning the print cartridges 45 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on...
...are wavy. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 8. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install ...sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. Aligning the print cartridges 45 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on...
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...document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. c Click the Maintenance tab. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 10. For example, use photo paper if you ...For help, see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 43. Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your software program, click File Print. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to clean the clogged nozzles. e Click Print. A nozzle page prints, forcing...
...document still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. c Click the Maintenance tab. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 10. For example, use photo paper if you ...For help, see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 43. Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your software program, click File Print. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to clean the clogged nozzles. e Click Print. A nozzle page prints, forcing...
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...install the print cartridges correctly? Did you install the printer software correctly? For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on page 53. Are both print ...cartridges? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Are any printer lights blinking? Is the paper loaded correctly? Setup troubleshooting 49 4 Setup ...
...install the print cartridges correctly? Did you install the printer software correctly? For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on page 53. Are both print ...cartridges? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Are any printer lights blinking? Is the paper loaded correctly? Setup troubleshooting 49 4 Setup ...
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... not print, refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to your computer? a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that...
... not print, refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to your computer? a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. 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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Solving printer software installation problems 51 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. 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 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. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation.
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... your desktop. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. 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 screen to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. Solving printer software installation problems 52
... your desktop. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. 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 screen to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. Solving printer software installation problems 52
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...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 25% full or... Low message appears when one of ink. to the adapter documentation. Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of your printer. General troubleshooting 53 Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. •...
...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 25% full or... Low message appears when one of ink. to the adapter documentation. Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of your printer. General troubleshooting 53 Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. •...