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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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... software 6 Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. The following table describes each part. For more information, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 10. Use ...the printer. Supply power to the computer. Connect the printer to the printer. To print a typical document on page 53. • Install or change your operating system to change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. When you do not need to...
... software 6 Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. The following table describes each part. For more information, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 10. Use ...the printer. Supply power to the computer. Connect the printer to the printer. To print a typical document on page 53. • Install or change your operating system to change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Stack paper after printing. When you do not need to...
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... type and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of a document. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Understanding the printer software 7 Quality/Copies tab From: Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Quick Print when you want to print documents quickly, but with...
... type and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of a document. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Understanding the printer software 7 Quality/Copies tab From: Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Quick Print when you want to print documents quickly, but with...
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...printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for your 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 ... 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. • ...
...printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for your 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 ... 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. • ...
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Replacing the print cartridges 43 Store them properly. 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. 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 properly. 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. 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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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. Replacing the print cartridges 44 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. 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. Replacing the print cartridges 44 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Insert the black cartridge in the left carrier. Note: The front cover must be closed . 4 Close the front cover.
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...Cartridges dialog box to select the number that has been used before). For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer ...software Before you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one...
...Cartridges dialog box to select the number that has been used before). For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on the printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 43. 1 Open the LSC. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer ...software Before you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one...
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... not improved, continue with step 3, and then print your software program, click File Print. For help, see page 8. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. If your document again. c Click the Maintenance tab. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to verify that ...print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 43. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. g If you are not satisfied with your document, make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for the document. For help...
... not improved, continue with step 3, and then print your software program, click File Print. For help, see page 8. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. If your document again. c Click the Maintenance tab. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to verify that ...print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. For help , see "Removing the used cartridges" on page 43. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. g If you are not satisfied with your document, make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for the document. For help...
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...the nozzles and contacts to the printer. h Print your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it in an airtight container. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. We do not print correctly if left ... in the direction shown. Contacts e With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step c through d. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 48. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then ...
...the nozzles and contacts to the printer. h Print your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it in an airtight container. j If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. We do not print correctly if left ... in the direction shown. Contacts e With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step c through d. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 48. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then ...
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... Setup troubleshooting 49 Are any printer lights blinking? Did you install the printer software correctly? Is the paper loaded correctly? Make sure you install the print cartridges correctly? Did you do not push the ...paper too far into the printer. For help , see page 10. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on ...remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. Are both print cartridges? Is your USB cable securely attached...
... Setup troubleshooting 49 Are any printer lights blinking? Did you install the printer software correctly? Is the paper loaded correctly? Make sure you install the print cartridges correctly? Did you do not push the ...paper too far into the printer. For help , see page 10. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on ...remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. Are both print cartridges? Is your USB cable securely attached...
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...software installation problems 50 a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to your printer connected directly to the printer software Help for help , see page 8. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark ... . 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, a communications error message appears when you try to print a test page.
...software installation problems 50 a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to your printer connected directly to the printer software Help for help , see page 8. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark ... . 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, a communications error message appears when you try to print a test page.
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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. 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.
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... on your screen to complete printer software installation. 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 screen to install the printer software. Using the World Wide Web 1 From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate driver for your ...
... on your screen to complete printer software installation. 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 screen to install the printer software. Using the World Wide Web 1 From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate driver for your ...
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... General troubleshooting 53 When this section to the adapter documentation. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on page 57. 5 General troubleshooting For...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. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a...
... General troubleshooting 53 When this section to the adapter documentation. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on page 57. 5 General troubleshooting For...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. • Ordering supplies, see "Printer has a...
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...Default is selected. • Pause 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). Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing The following ...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 Pause Printing is not selected. The Power/Resume button is blinking Check your computer screen for error messages....
...Default is selected. • Pause 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). Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing The following ...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 Pause Printing is not selected. The Power/Resume button is blinking Check your computer screen for error messages....
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...reinstall the printer software. 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, remove each copy, and ...sure there is jammed, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 57. • Try printing your test page again. "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 54 - "Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing" on page 50 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 55 For help , first see the ...
...reinstall the printer software. 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, remove each copy, and ...sure there is jammed, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 57. • Try printing your test page again. "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 54 - "Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing" on page 50 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 55 For help , first see the ...
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...print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Note: Higher print quality settings result in the printer. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Photos and graphics may also take longer to print. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in use. •...the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams The following topics can help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. • Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles.
...print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Note: Higher print quality settings result in the printer. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 42. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Photos and graphics may also take longer to print. Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in use. •...the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams The following topics can help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 42. • Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles.
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... France. Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be directed to: Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, KY 40550 (859) 232-3000 Industry ... from that interference will not occur in conformity with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is in a particular installation. If this device must accept any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by the Director...
... France. Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be directed to: Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, KY 40550 (859) 232-3000 Industry ... from that interference will not occur in conformity with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Operation is in a particular installation. If this device must accept any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by the Director...
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... option that arranges duplexed pages so they turn like the pages of a magazine. A printer software option that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed on your print job. (2) The program that lets you perform a specific task, such as a printer, using a USB cable. printer port. Any software loaded on your...
... option that arranges duplexed pages so they turn like the pages of a magazine. A printer software option that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed on your print job. (2) The program that lets you perform a specific task, such as a printer, using a USB cable. printer port. Any software loaded on your...
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... one sheet 28 transparencies 34 t-shirt transfers 32 two-sided printing 14 D dark or smudged print 58 default settings 6 downloaded printer driver, installing 52 duplexing 14 E electronic emission notices 61 emission statement 61 envelopes 18 error messages Ink Low 53 Paper Jam 53 F FCC statement 61 ...cards 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 paper...
... one sheet 28 transparencies 34 t-shirt transfers 32 two-sided printing 14 D dark or smudged print 58 default settings 6 downloaded printer driver, installing 52 duplexing 14 E electronic emission notices 61 emission statement 61 envelopes 18 error messages Ink Low 53 Paper Jam 53 F FCC statement 61 ...cards 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 paper...