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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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... Printing transparencies 34 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...
... Printing transparencies 34 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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... ideas" on page 10. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on plain paper, you can change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Connect the printer to the printer. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer...computer. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. 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 your printer settings...
... ideas" on page 10. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on plain paper, you can change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. Connect the printer to the printer. Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer...computer. Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. 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 your printer settings...
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... you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on . • Print Last Page First if you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one copy... to print. Customizing the settings for different types of your document. 6 Click OK to apply your settings. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed.
... you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on . • Print Last Page First if you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. • Quality/Speed: Normal • Type: Plain Paper • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more than one copy... to print. Customizing the settings for different types of your document. 6 Click OK to apply your settings. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed.
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... printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information 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....
... printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information 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....
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Note: Many software programs are designed to conserve ink in your color print cartridge. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper support. • Make sure ...
Note: Many software programs are designed to conserve ink in your color print cartridge. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper support. • Make sure ...
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The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 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. Maintenance 42 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. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 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. Maintenance 42 For information about ordering supplies, see page 48.
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Replacing the print cartridges 43 Store them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of 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. 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges.
Replacing the print cartridges 43 Store them in an airtight container or dispose of the cartridges. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of 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. 3 Squeeze the tabs on the back and bottom of the cartridges.
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Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. 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. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 44
Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. 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. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 44
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... or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to fix the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that matches the darkest arrow...
... or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may also need to fix the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that matches the darkest arrow...
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...print quality, continue with step 3, and then print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. c Print your document again. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to clean the clogged nozzles. f ...area, select Better or Best. b Insert the print cartridges. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. c Click the Maintenance tab. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 43. For help , see "Step ...
...print quality, continue with step 3, and then print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. c Print your document again. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to clean the clogged nozzles. f ...area, select Better or Best. b Insert the print cartridges. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. c Click the Maintenance tab. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 43. For help , see "Step ...
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... to two more times. Preserving the print cartridges 47 Contacts e With another clean section of refilled cartridges. g Reinsert the print cartridges. i If the print quality does not improve, repeat step 3 up to dry completely. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the... print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from your document again. Refilling cartridges can ...
... to two more times. Preserving the print cartridges 47 Contacts e With another clean section of refilled cartridges. g Reinsert the print cartridges. i If the print quality does not improve, repeat step 3 up to dry completely. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the... print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from your document again. Refilling cartridges can ...
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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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...49 Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. For help , see page 10. Make sure you remove the..." on page 43. For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 53. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your list of both ...
...49 Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. For help , see page 10. Make sure you remove the..." on page 43. For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 53. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your list of both ...
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... 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 printer. to get more information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you... 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. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a ...
... 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 printer. to get more information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you... 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. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a ...
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... the print quality setting to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Documents that are not curled. • A piece of your paper are large or that contain background images may also take longer to see... "Improving print quality" on page 42. • Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles. Photos and graphics may take longer to print. • Check the printer to print. For help , see "Replacing...
... the print quality setting to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Documents that are not curled. • A piece of your paper are large or that contain background images may also take longer to see... "Improving print quality" on page 42. • Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles. Photos and graphics may take longer to print. • Check the printer to print. For help , see "Replacing...
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...may be smearing the ink. The following topics can help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 45. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Vertical straight lines are not smooth To improve the print quality of light and dark print (intermittent printing) Select a higher ...or smudged • Make sure the paper is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 6. For help , see "Improving print quality" on the page • ...
...may be smearing the ink. The following topics can help , see "Understanding the printer software" on page 45. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Vertical straight lines are not smooth To improve the print quality of light and dark print (intermittent printing) Select a higher ...or smudged • Make sure the paper is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 6. For help , see "Improving print quality" on the page • ...
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... are missing or unexpected Like other printers, your job again. Solving print quality problems 59 For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 46. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. Colors on the printout differ from the colors ...: Left and right Top Bottom Minimum setting: • 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for all the documents you want to cancel. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on ink. d From the Document menu, click Cancel. • Repeat steps c through d for U.S. Characters are improperly formed or misaligned ...
... are missing or unexpected Like other printers, your job again. Solving print quality problems 59 For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 46. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. Colors on the printout differ from the colors ...: Left and right Top Bottom Minimum setting: • 6.35 mm (0.25 in.) for all the documents you want to cancel. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on ink. d From the Document menu, click Cancel. • Repeat steps c through d for U.S. Characters are improperly formed or misaligned ...
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...photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. • Select photo paper as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Printing transparencies" on page 34 or "Printing photos" on page 46. For help , see "Improving print quality" on ... screen" on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the printer software. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Colors on page 59. 4 Click Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural Color.
...photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. • Select photo paper as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Printing transparencies" on page 34 or "Printing photos" on page 46. For help , see "Improving print quality" on ... screen" on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the printer software. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Colors on page 59. 4 Click Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural Color.
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... one complete copy of booklet pages that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on your print cartridge that automatically aligns the print cartridges. Multiple pages printed, folded, and bundled to patterns on both sides of a sheet of perforated inkjet paper designed for high-quality printed...
... one complete copy of booklet pages that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on your print cartridge that automatically aligns the print cartridges. Multiple pages printed, folded, and bundled to patterns on both sides of a sheet of perforated inkjet paper designed for high-quality printed...