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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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... by calling 1-800-553-9727. In other countries. References in this agreement are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any time. In the United Kingdom and Eire, send to this statement may be addressed to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. All...
... by calling 1-800-553-9727. In other countries. References in this agreement are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any time. In the United Kingdom and Eire, send to this statement may be addressed to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. 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 ...
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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...the sheet feeder. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Printer driver You can load, see "Printing ideas" on page 10. For more information, see... "Printer has a paper jam" on plain paper, you want to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 Connect the printer to the...
...the sheet feeder. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Printer driver You can load, see "Printing ideas" on page 10. For more information, see... "Printer has a paper jam" on plain paper, you want to these default settings: Understanding the printer software 6 Connect the printer to the...
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... Layout tab, change the layout of your document. 6 Click OK to save the ink in Black and White to apply your settings. Understanding the printer software 7 • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one copy...
... Layout tab, change the layout of your document. 6 Click OK to save the ink in Black and White to apply your settings. Understanding the printer software 7 • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one copy...
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... size paper" on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to print your document on page 40. Understanding the printer software 8 If your paper type. There are two ways to your paper size is a guide you select Top Flip, the pages turn . 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. Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner,...
... size paper" on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to print your document on page 40. Understanding the printer software 8 If your paper type. There are two ways to your paper size is a guide you select Top Flip, the pages turn . 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. Paper Setup tab From: Type Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner,...
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Understanding the printer software 9 The following table describes the LSC tabs: From this tab: How To Troubleshooting Maintenance Contact Information Advanced You can: • Receive printer information. • ...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 out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest...
Understanding the printer software 9 The following table describes the LSC tabs: From this tab: How To Troubleshooting Maintenance Contact Information Advanced You can: • Receive printer information. • ...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 out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest...
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... select Side Flip, the pages of your document. If you to assist in reloading check box. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad. b Clear the Print Instruction page to reload the paper. 1 Load the...
... select Side Flip, the pages of your document. If you to assist in reloading check box. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad. b Clear the Print Instruction page to reload the paper. 1 Load the...
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.... Make sure landscape orientation is facing you want to 100 sheets of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is selected in your software program. b From the Orientation area, select Landscape. 6 Click OK. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to print more information about printing on custom... black and white You can load up to override the settings in black and white 20 Printing color images in Paper Setup. Note: Many software programs are designed to 10 envelopes. 4 Select an envelope size: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
.... Make sure landscape orientation is facing you want to 100 sheets of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is selected in your software program. b From the Orientation area, select Landscape. 6 Click OK. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to print more information about printing on custom... black and white You can load up to override the settings in black and white 20 Printing color images in Paper Setup. Note: Many software programs are designed to 10 envelopes. 4 Select an envelope size: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
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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 Step 4: Build your booklet After your document prints, ...
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 Step 4: Build your booklet After your document prints, ...
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... pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. If you formatted your handouts to print on one side of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. Print up to print as a four-, nine-, or 16-page poster. Insert the paper and reloading instruction page with...
... pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. If you formatted your handouts to print on one side of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. Print up to print as a four-, nine-, or 16-page poster. Insert the paper and reloading instruction page with...
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..., click Properties, 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 33 Note: To prevent smudging, remove each iron-on transfers. Printing iron-on settings, select a print...
..., click Properties, 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 33 Note: To prevent smudging, remove each iron-on transfers. Printing iron-on settings, select a print...
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...are wavy. Aligning the print cartridges 45 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you specify... the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on ...
...are wavy. Aligning the print cartridges 45 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 43. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you specify... the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on ...
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... f Print your document again to verify that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality: 1 From your software program, click File Print. For example, use photo paper if you are printing a photo. • Use paper that your print quality has improved. b .... For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 10. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 42. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see page 8. For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step 2....
... f Print your document again to verify that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality: 1 From your software program, click File Print. For example, use photo paper if you are printing a photo. • Use paper that your print quality has improved. b .... For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 10. For help , see "Step 1: Load the paper" on page 42. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see page 8. For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step 2....
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4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are both print cartridges? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your list of both your printer and ... sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. Are any printer lights blinking? Did you install the printer software correctly? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? ...
4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are both print cartridges? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your list of both your printer and ... sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. Are any printer lights blinking? Did you install the printer software correctly? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? ...
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...is connected through an external device, such as the default printer? When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens. 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Restart 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 came with your external devices, not your printer...
...is connected through an external device, such as the default printer? When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens. 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Restart 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 came with your external devices, not your printer...
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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. 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
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... appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. Installing the printer software You can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Removing the printer software 1 From your desktop, click Start Programs Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on your printer, or you can...
... appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. Installing the printer software You can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Removing the printer software 1 From your desktop, click Start Programs Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Uninstall. 2 Follow the instructions on your printer, or you can...
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For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about lights on page 48. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your cartridges is 25% full or less. Ink Low... media problems 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. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • ...
For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to get more information about lights on page 48. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your cartridges is 25% full or less. Ink Low... media problems 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. Paper Jam message For help : • Installing a new cartridge, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. • ...