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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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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 ...
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 ...
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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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1 Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Z600 Series Color Jetprinter™ Sheet feeder Paper support Paper guide and release tab Paper exit tray USB cable connector Power supply connector Power/Resume button Front cover Printer overview 5
1 Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Z600 Series Color Jetprinter™ Sheet feeder Paper support Paper guide and release tab Paper exit tray USB cable connector Power supply connector Power/Resume button Front cover Printer overview 5
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... release tab Paper support Power supply connector Sheet feeder USB cable connector When you can change your printer settings in the sheet feeder. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. For information about the amount of paper you want to the...
... release tab Paper support Power supply connector Sheet feeder USB cable connector When you can change your printer settings in the sheet feeder. Keep paper straight in the printer driver. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. For information about the amount of paper you want to the...
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... option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second copy, and so on page 10. 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 reduced print quality.... Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Print Color Images in Black and White to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your color cartridge.
... option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second copy, and so on page 10. 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 reduced print quality.... Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed. Print Color Images in Black and White to print more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your color cartridge.
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...the pages turn like the pages of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on page 40. For help . Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. A size specific to open... Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Paper, Photo/Glossy Paper, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Card Stock. Understanding the printer software 8 Portrait or Landscape. If you select Side Flip, the pages of your paper size is a guide you can refer to set which way...
...the pages turn like the pages of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to for printer help , see "Printing on custom size paper" on page 40. For help . Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center (LSC) is not listed, select Custom Size. A size specific to open... Paper Size Orientation Select: Plain Paper, Envelope, Banner, Coated Paper, Photo/Glossy Paper, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Card Stock. Understanding the printer software 8 Portrait or Landscape. If you select Side Flip, the pages of your paper size is a guide you can refer to set which way...
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...How 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 ...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....
...How 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 ...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....
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Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing ideas 10
Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing ideas 10
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Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. • If your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right side of the paper. You may want ... settings. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper that is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Printing photos 11 If you do not need to 50 sheets of coated, photo, or glossy paper at a time, depending on page 17.
Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. • If your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right side of the paper. You may want ... settings. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper that is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Printing photos 11 If you do not need to 50 sheets of coated, photo, or glossy paper at a time, depending on page 17.
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... them carefully. • Load the premium paper vertically against the right side of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Note: Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 pages of premium paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Step 1: Load the... paper support. • If there is a special mark on premium or coated paper 13 Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking.
... them carefully. • Load the premium paper vertically against the right side of the paper.If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. Note: Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 pages of premium paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Step 1: Load the... paper support. • If there is a special mark on premium or coated paper 13 Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking.
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Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. The Print dialog ...
Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. The Print dialog ...
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...: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab. 3 Print on both sides of paper 16 When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to assist in reloading check box. If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of paper and reloading instruction...
...: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab. 3 Print on both sides of paper 16 When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to assist in reloading check box. If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of paper and reloading instruction...
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... against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 25 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time, depending on the thickness of the...
... against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 25 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time, depending on the thickness of the...
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... print side is facing you. • Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the envelopes. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File...
... print side is facing you. • Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the envelopes. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File...
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... your document Click OK. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets of the paper. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of plain paper. c Click OK. 4 Further customize your document following the steps for your...
... your document Click OK. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets of the paper. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of plain paper. c Click OK. 4 Further customize your document following the steps for your...
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Printing a booklet 22 You can print and bundle your document to make a booklet. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Printing a booklet You can load up to the left side of the paper.
Printing a booklet 22 You can print and bundle your document to make a booklet. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Printing a booklet You can load up to the left side of the paper.
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... instruction page to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. Step 4: Build your booklet After your document prints, stack the bundles together and bind your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your booklet. Step 3: Print your document...
... instruction page to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. Step 4: Build your booklet After your document prints, stack the bundles together and bind your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your booklet. Step 3: Print your document...
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... is complete. 4 Bind the bundles to stack the bundles on the thickness of the sheets. Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your labels include instructions, read them carefully. • Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in half, and then stack it in .) of the...
... is complete. 4 Bind the bundles to stack the bundles on the thickness of the sheets. Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your labels include instructions, read them carefully. • Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in half, and then stack it in .) of the...
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... Normal. 4 Select a paper type: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Note: If you . • Do not force the labels into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of labels, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print...
... Normal. 4 Select a paper type: a From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Note: If you . • Do not force the labels into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of labels, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print...