Lexmark Z600 Series User Manual

www.lexmark.com January 2003Z600 Series Color Jetprinter™• Setup troubleshootingA checklist to find solutions to common setup problems.• Printer overv

Understanding the printer software10Control PanelUse the Control Panel to monitor your printer and printer supplies. You can:Using the Control Panel1

Understanding the printer software112To learn more about what you can do with your printer, click ?.3 Click the button in the upper left corner to cl

Printing ideas122Printing ideasPrinting on plain paperYou can print up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper.Step

Printing photos13Step 2: Customize the print settingsIf you are using A4 or letter size paper and you want to print with Normal print quality, you do

Printing photos14• Do not force the paper into the printer.• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper.Note: If you are using L

Printing on premium paper15Step 3: Print your photos Click Print.Note: To prevent smearing, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let i

Printing on premium paper16• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. Note: If you are using Letter size paper, adjusting the

Printing on both sides of the paper17Printing on both sides of the paperConserve paper by printing on both sides. You can load up to 100 sheets of pa

Printing on both sides of the paper18Step 2: Customize the print settings1 Choose a paper size and orientation:a From the software program, choose Fi

Printing cards19Step 3: Print your document 1 Click Print.The odd-numbered pages print, and then your printer software prompts you to reload the pape

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Printing cards20• Load the cards vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure your cards are not used or damaged.• Make sure t

Printing envelopes212 Choose a paper type and print quality:a From the software program, choose File Print.b From the pop-up menu in the upper left

Printing envelopes22• Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner.• Do not force the envelopes into the printer.• Squeeze and slide the

Printing color images in black and white23Step 3: Print your envelopesClick Print.Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 10 envelopes. To print more t

Printing a booklet24• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper.Note: If you are using Letter size paper, adjusting the paper g

Printing a booklet25Step 1: Load the paper• Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is faci

Printing a booklet262 Choose a paper type, print quality, and layout:a From the software program, choose File Print. b From the pop-up menu in the u

Printing labels27Step 4: Build your booklet After your document prints, stack and bind your booklet.To build your booklet:1 Remove the first bundle f

Printing labels28• Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of a label.• Make sure there are no missing or curled labels.• Make sure the print

Printing handouts29Step 3: Print your labelsClick Print.Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 10 sheets of labels. To print more than 10 sheets, remo

Contents3ContentsChapter 1: Printer overview ... 5Understanding the printer parts...

Printing handouts30• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. Note: If you are using Letter size paper, adjusting the paper g

Printing handouts313 If you are printing your handouts on one side of the paper, continue with “Step 3: Print your handouts”.To print your handouts o

Printing iron-on transfers32Printing iron-on transfersYou can load up to 100 iron-on transfers, depending on their thickness. You may want to print y

Printing iron-on transfers33• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the iron-on transfers. Note: If you are using Letter size paper,

Printing transparencies34Printing transparenciesYou can load up to 50 transparencies, depending on the thickness of the transparencies. Step 1: Load

Printing transparencies35Step 2: Customize the print settings1 Choose a paper size and orientation:a From the software program, choose File Page Set

Printing your document in reverse order36Printing your document in reverse orderStep 1: Load the paper• Load the paper vertically against the right s

Printing a banner372 Choose a layout for the document:a From the software program, choose File Print.b From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner

Printing a banner383 Load the unattached leading edge of the first page into the printer with the right side against the paper support. Note: Forcing

Printing a poster392 Choose a paper type, print quality, and layout:a From the software program, choose File Print.b From the pop-up menu in the upp

Contents4Preserving the print cartridges ... 49Ordering supplies ...

Printing a poster40Step 1: Load the paper• Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.• Make sure your paper is not used o

Printing a poster41d Click OK.2 Choose a paper type and print quality:a From the software program, choose File Print.b From the pop-up menu in the u

Printing on custom size paper423 Tape the backs of the pages together.4 To complete your poster, trim any remaining white edges.Printing on custom si

Printing on custom size paper43Step 2: Customize the print settings1 Create a custom paper size:a From the software program, choose File Page Setup.

Maintenance443MaintenanceReplacing the print cartridgesThe Z600 Series uses the following cartridges:Note: You can use the printer with just a color

Replacing the print cartridges453 Lift the cartridge carrier lids.4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of the

Replacing the print cartridges462 Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Insert the black cartridge in the right carrier. Note: To extend th

Specify cartridge settings in the printer software47Specify cartridge settings in the printer softwareBefore you specify the print cartridge settings

Improving print quality486 On the screen, use the arrows in the Align Cartridge dialog box to select the number that matches the darkest arrow on the

Preserving the print cartridges493 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts.If the print quality does not improve after cleaning the print cartr

Printer overview51Printer overviewUnderstanding the printer partsPaper supportFront coverPaper exit trayButtonPaper guideUSB cable connectorPower sup

Ordering supplies50Ordering suppliesTo order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Item: Part number

Setup troubleshooting514Setup troubleshootingTroubleshooting checklistIs the power supply firmly attached to your printer and a properly grounded ele

When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens52When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens1 Close all open software programs.2 Re

Solving printer software installation problems53Uninstalling the printer softwareThere are two ways to uninstall the printer software. One way to uni

Solving printer software installation problems546 Choose the country or region closest to you, and then click Continue.Note: If the Printer Selection

General troubleshooting555General troubleshootingSolving network printing problems, if the printer is connected toa network adapterFor help, first se

Understanding error messages and flashing lights563 From the dialog box: The IP address of your network printer is set.4 Close the Control Panel.Tro

Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing57Ink Low messageA print cartridge is running out of ink. To order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you

Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing58• The printer is set as the default printer. To set the printer as the default:1 From your desktop, double-c

Recovering when your computer stops responding59Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to printMake sure:• You remove the sticker and transparen

Understanding the printer software6 Understanding the printer softwareYour printer integrates with the Page Setup dialog box and Print dialog box tha

Clearing paper misfeeds or jams603 Continue to hold the Shift key until you see the Mac OS screen and the words Extensions Off.4 Release the Shift ke

Solving print quality problems61• Your software program is designed to print your specialty media. For help, check your software program documentatio

Solving print quality problems62• Try cleaning the print cartridge nozzles. Follow the steps in “Improving print quality” on page 48.Vertical straigh

Solving print quality problems63Print quality is poor at the edgesLike other printers, your printer cannot print on the extreme edges of a page. Make

Solving specialty media problems64• For built-in color matching, choose Natural Color as the document color:1 From the software program, choose File

Solving specialty media problems65• Select a higher print quality, such as Better or Best.• Try cleaning the print cartridge nozzles. Follow the step

66NoticesElectronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission (FCC) compliance information statement The Lexmark Z600 Series Color Jetprinte

67Japanese VCCI notice

68Glossaryalignment page. A page with printed alignment patterns that ejects from your printer during cartridge alignment.alignment values. Numbers c

69driver. See printer software.duplex. A printer software option that lets you print on both sides of a sheet of paper.glossy paper. Paper with one g

Understanding the printer software7Page Setup dialog boxWhile the document you want to print is open, use the Page Setup dialog box to select setting

70network printer. A printer made available on a network, not connected directly to your computer.network-capable printer. A printer that you can con

71remote subnet. A separate network that is connected to your local area network.reverse order printing. A printer software option that lets you prin

72IndexAaligning print cartridges 47Bbanding 62banner paper 37black cartridge part number 50bookletbuilding 27printing 24Ccable, part numbersUSB 5

73Llabels 27last page first, printing 36loadingbanner paper 37booklet 25cards 19coated paper 13custom size paper 42duplex See printing on both si

74printing problemsblank pages 59computer stops responding 59error messages 56flashing lights 56general 55network 55paper feeding 60paper jams 6

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Understanding the printer software8Print dialog boxWhile your document is open, you can use the Print dialog box to select settings that affect the a

Understanding the printer software9Note: If you want more information about the settings in the Print dialog box, click Help.3 To save your settings