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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. January 2003 www.lexmark.com
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...Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. In other countries, contact your point of Lexmark International, Inc. Any reference to a product, program, or service is a trademark of purchase. Color Jetprinter is not intended to state or imply that only that the manufacturer intends... not infringe any accompanying documentation provided under this publication to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any existing intellectual property right may be used . All...
...Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. In other countries, contact your point of Lexmark International, Inc. Any reference to a product, program, or service is a trademark of purchase. Color Jetprinter is not intended to state or imply that only that the manufacturer intends... not infringe any accompanying documentation provided under this publication to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any existing intellectual property right may be used . All...
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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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... page 53. • Install or change your operating system to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Connect the printer to the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Printer driver You can load, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 10. When...
... page 53. • Install or change your operating system to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 Keep paper straight in the printer driver. Connect the printer to the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Printer driver You can load, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 10. When...
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... pages in your document open, click File Print. Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of your document. 6 Click OK to print. Customizing the settings for different types of a document. Understanding the printer software 7 This option prints all the pages of the first... want to print crisp photos and high resolution graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your color cartridge.
... pages in your document open, click File Print. Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of your document. 6 Click OK to print. Customizing the settings for different types of a document. Understanding the printer software 7 This option prints all the pages of the first... want to print crisp photos and high resolution graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your color cartridge.
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...Note: If you select Side Flip, the pages of your paper size is not listed, select Custom Size. For help . Understanding the printer software 8 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 your ... Landscape. There are two ways to print your document on page 40. If your finished documents turn like the pages of a legal pad. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is a guide you select Top Flip, the pages turn . Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation...
...Note: If you select Side Flip, the pages of your paper size is not listed, select Custom Size. For help . Understanding the printer software 8 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 your ... Landscape. There are two ways to print your document on page 40. If your finished documents turn like the pages of a legal pad. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is a guide you select Top Flip, the pages turn . Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation...
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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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... Top Flip. b From the Duplexing area, select Two-Sided. Printing on both sides of a sheet of a magazine. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to assist in reloading check box.
... Top Flip. b From the Duplexing area, select Two-Sided. Printing on both sides of a sheet of a magazine. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to assist in reloading check box.
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...time, depending on page 40. 5 Select the orientation: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Step 3: Print your color print cartridge. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 10 envelopes. If you . 4 Select an envelope size: a From Print Properties ...dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Printing color images in your software program. Printing color images in black helps to override the settings in your envelopes Click OK. Note: Many software programs are designed to conserve ink in Paper Setup. For more than 10...
...time, depending on page 40. 5 Select the orientation: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Step 3: Print your color print cartridge. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 10 envelopes. If you . 4 Select an envelope size: a From Print Properties ...dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Printing color images in your software program. Printing color images in black helps to override the settings in your envelopes Click OK. Note: Many software programs are designed to conserve ink in Paper Setup. For more than 10...
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... Options Style Options. 2 Clear the Print instruction page to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack 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. Step 3: Print your booklet. Step 4: Build your booklet After your document...
... Options Style Options. 2 Clear the Print instruction page to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack 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. Step 3: Print your booklet. Step 4: Build your booklet After your document...
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... down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. If you can enlarge a single page image to print on the thickness of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts. 1 After the first half of the paper. For example, you do...
... down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. If you can enlarge a single page image to print on the thickness of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts. 1 After the first half of the paper. For example, you do...
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• 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 ..., Preferences, or Options. 3 Select a print quality: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfers, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. b From the Layout area, select Mirror. 6 Click OK...
• 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 ..., Preferences, or Options. 3 Select a print quality: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfers, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. b From the Layout area, select Mirror. 6 Click OK...
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... is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. However, you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. If the alignment page does not...the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on the printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. If ...
... is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. However, you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. If the alignment page does not...the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on the printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. If ...
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.... 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. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. c Click the Maintenance tab. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 43. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 10..., or Options. 3 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your software program, click File Print.
.... 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. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. c Click the Maintenance tab. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 43. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 10..., or Options. 3 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your software program, click File Print.
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... you do not push the paper too far into the printer. 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? Did you install the printer software correctly? Setup troubleshooting 49 Did you remove the sticker and...
... you do not push the paper too far into the printer. 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? Did you install the printer software correctly? Setup troubleshooting 49 Did you remove the sticker and...
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...need to print a test page. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that came with your computer with ...printer software, and then reinstall it. Is your computer? Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to your printer connected directly to print. a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Is the printer set the printer to the printer software Help for help , see page 8. Solving printer software...
...need to print a test page. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that came with your computer with ...printer software, and then reinstall it. Is your computer? Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to your printer connected directly to print. a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Is the printer set the printer to the printer software Help for help , see page 8. Solving printer software...
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If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 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 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 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 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
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... with 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 printer, or you can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Solving printer software installation problems 52 Removing the printer software 1 From your desktop, click Start Programs...
... with 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 printer, or you can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Solving printer software installation problems 52 Removing the printer software 1 From your desktop, click Start Programs...
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... ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK. • Click the ? to get more information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on your cartridges is running out of your...
... ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you can: • Click OK. • Click the ? to get more information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on your cartridges is running out of your...