Lexmark Z600 Printer User Manual
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1. long edge binding A printer software option that arranges duplexed pages so they can be bound along the long side of the pages manual alignment A printer software feature that lets you select print cartridge alignment values margins The blank area between printed text or graphics and the edges of a page mirror A printer software option that lets you reverse an image before printing N up A printer software option that lets you print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper For example select 4 up to print reduced images of pages 1 through 4 on the first sheet of paper images of pages 5 through 8 on the second sheet and so on natural color A printer software option used for printing photographs and highly detailed graphic images operating system The software that provides the basic functions needed for operating your computer For example Windows 98 or Macintosh OS X peer to peer network A local area network LAN in which all computers have access to the public files located on other computers peripheral device Any external device connected to and controlled by a computer photo paper Treated paper designed for photographs plain paper Paper designed for printing text documents portrait orientation Page orientation in which text runs parallel with the short edge of the paper poster An image printed on multiple sheets of paper that when assembled produce an enlarged version of the original ima2. poster 29 premium paper 13 print cartridge aligning 45 installing 43 ordering 48 part numbers 42 preserving 47 replacing 42 print color images in black and white 20 print in reverse order 36 print last page first 36 Print Layout tab 8 print on both sides of the paper 14 print quality improving 46 printer cable troubleshooting 49 printer driver installing 52 removing 52 printer parts 6 printer software driver 6 installing 52 Lexmark Solution Center 6 removing 52 uninstalling Windows 55 printer software CD troubleshooting 50 printing alignment page 45 banner paper 38 booklet 22 cards 17 coated paper 11 color images in black and white 20 custom size paper 40 duplexing 14 envelopes 18 glossy paper 11 greeting cards 17 handouts See multiple images on one sheet index cards 17 iron on transfers 32 labels 25 last page first 36 N up See multiple images on one sheet photo cards 17 photo paper 11 67 plain paper 10 postcards 17 poster 29 premium paper 13 print on both sides of the paper 14 reverse order 36 test page 50 transparencies 34 t shirt transfers 32 two sided printing 14 printing problems blank pages 56 error messages 53 flashing lights 53 paper feeding 56 paper jams 57 print quality 58 software 50 specialty paper 60 unsuccessful or slow printing 54 Q Quality Copies tab 7 R removing print cartridges 42 removing printer software 52 replacing the print cartridge 42 S set
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4. Note Do not use envelopes with holes windows deep embossing metal clasps string ties or folding bars Printing envelopes 18 Load the envelopes vertically against the right side of the paper support Make sure the 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 Bis Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 With your document open click File Print The Print dialog box appears From the Print dialog box click Properties Preferences or Options Select a paper type a From Print Properties dialog box select the Paper Setup tab b From the Type area select Envelope Printing envelopes 19 4 Select an envelope size a From Print Properties dialog box select the Paper Setup tab b From the Envelope Size menu select the correct size For more information about printing on custom size paper see Printing on custom size paper on page 40 5 Select the orientation a From Print Properties dialog box select the Paper Setup tab b From the Orientation area select Landscape 6 Click OK Note Many software programs are designed to override the settings in Paper Setup Make sure landscape orientation is selected in your software program Step 3 Print your envelopes Click OK Note The paper exit tray holds up to 10 envelopes If you want to print
5. industrie du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada European Community EC directives conformity This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC on the approximation and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support Lexmark International S A Boigny France This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950 61 Japanese VCCI notice CORB ARUBRESRRMSAER MAS VCCI ORE CDS VFA BHRRNRE CT CORB RR CHATSCL 2EBNCLTIETM CORBMIVACTL EV a VRR T HASNSL RERE ZET TZ enot RR AS Ith TIELMMORWeEL TRS The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 This apparatus is approved under the approval number NS G 1234 J 100003 for the indirect connections to the public telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom 62 P Glossary O NNN alignment page A page with printed alignment patterns that ejects from your printer during cartridge alignment alignment values Numbers corresponding to patterns on the alignment page automatic alignment A feature that automatically aligns the print cart
6. order 37 Printing a banner You can load up to 20 sheets of banner paper at a time Step 1 Load the banner paper 1 Remove any paper from the printer 2 Place a stack of banner paper with only the number of sheets you need to print your banner behind the printer Note Loading excess banner paper may cause a paper jam For help see Printer has a paper jam on page 57 d 3 Load the leading edge of the banner paper into the printer against the right side of the paper support Printing a banner 38 4 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the banner paper pee Note If you are using letter size banner paper adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 With your document open click File Print The Print dialog box appears From the Print dialog box click Properties Preferences or Options Select a print quality a From Print Properties dialog box select the Quality Copies tab b From the Quality Speed area select Normal Select a paper type a From Print Properties dialog box select the Paper Setup tab b From the Type area select Banner Note If you do not select Banner as the Type your banner paper will cause a paper jam For help see Printer has a paper jam on page 57 Select a banner size a From Print Properties dialog box select the Paper Setup tab b From the Banner Size menu select A4 or Letter Select the
7. orientation a From Print Properties dialog box select the Paper Setup tab b From the Orientation area select Portrait or Landscape Printing a banner 39 7 Select a print layout a From Print Properties dialog box select the Print Layout tab b From the Layout area select Banner 8 Click OK Step 3 Print your banner Click OK Printing on custom size paper You can load up to 100 sheets of custom size paper at a time depending on the thickness of the paper Step 1 Load the custom size paper e Make sure your paper size fits within these dimensions Width 76 to 216 mm 3 to 8 5 in Length 127 to 432 mm 5 to 17 in e Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support e Make sure the print side is facing you e Do not force the paper into the printer Printing on custom size paper 40 e Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper a Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 With your document open click File Print The Print dialog box appears From the Print dialog box click Properties Preferences or Options Create a custom paper size a b c d e From Print Properties dialog box select the Paper Setup tab From the Paper Size menu select Custom Size A dialog box displays on the screen From the Units area select Millimeters or Inches Type the dimensions for your custom paper size Click OK 4 Continue to custom
8. paper automatically For information about the amount of paper you can load see Printing ideas on page 10 USB cable connector Connect the printer to the computer Understanding the printer software Your printer software works with your operating system to print documents with superior results This software has two parts the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center Printer driver Lexmark Z600 Series 2 a Save Settings v IWantTo Options 7 y m Quality Speed p Multiple g increase the quality or speed of my printouts Quality Copies Quality Ja Calla f Print a photograph Normal T Print Collate Print on an envelope le PY Print a banner Paper Setup gt Print on both sides of the paper ype Plain AH Make a poster or put many pages on a sheet Copies s Letter See more printing ideas Print Layout Show This Menu at Startup Print Layout Close a Normal Two Sided Off You can change your printer settings in the printer driver To print a typical document on plain paper you do not need to change your printer settings When you install the printer software the Page Setup dialog box and the Print dialog box are set to these default settings Understanding the printer software 6 e Quality Speed Normal e Type Plain Paper e Paper Size A4 or Letter e Orientation Portrait e Layout Normal For mo
9. printer software 7 Paper Setup tab From Select Type Plain Paper Envelope Banner Coated Paper Photo Glossy Paper Transparency Iron On Transfer or Card Stock Paper Size A size specific to your paper type If your paper size is not listed select Custom Size For help see Printing on custom size paper on page 40 Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print Layout tab From Select Layout Normal Banner Mirror N up Poster or Booklet Duplexing Two Sided to print your document on both sides of the page e Side Flip or Top Flip to set which way the pages of your finished documents turn Note If you select Side Flip the pages of your document turn like the pages of a magazine If you select Top Flip the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad Lexmark Solution Center Lexmark Solution Center Lexmark Z600 Series _ oy x LEXMARK _ 9 LEXMARK Z The Lexmark Solution Center Helping you find a solution to all your printing needs Printer Status Ink Levels Advanced Find out more about Lexmark online isit the home page now The Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center LSC is a guide you can refer to for printer help There are two ways to open the LSC e Click Start Programs gt Lexmark Z600 Series Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center e Double click the Lexmark Z600 Series Solution Center desktop icon Understanding th
10. printing ccc seccceeeeeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 54 Clearing paper misfeeds or jAIMS cecceeeece ee eeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeneeeeeeeeaeeeeeeae 56 Solving print quality problemS c cece ee eeeeee teeter ee teeeeeeeeetaeeeeeeetaeeeeeeee 58 Solving specialty Media ProDleMs ee ceeeeceeeeeeeneeeeeeeceeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeaeeeeeene 60 PONS ioiei araa a Aaa E a 61 GIOS SIY ao eah iia derader sbi Do eeereaieraeanees 63 UNM accused E E E E E E 66 Contents 4 Printer overview De Understanding the printer parts Z600 Series Color Jetprinter Paper support Power supply connector USB cable connector Sheet feeder Power Resume button Front cover Paper guide and release tab Paper exit tray Printer overview 5 The following table describes each part Use this When you want to Power Resume button e Turn the printer on or off e Eject paper from the printer For more information see Printer has a paper jam on page 57 e Check the printer status For more information see Understanding error messages and flashing lights on page 53 Front cover e Install or change print cartridges e Clear paper jams Paper exit tray Stack paper after printing Paper guide and Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer release tab Paper support Keep paper straight in the sheet feeder Power supply connector Supply power to the printer Sheet feeder Feed
11. side is facing you Do not force the labels into the printer Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the labels ow Note If you are using letter size sheets of labels adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 With your document open click File Print The Print dialog box appears From the Print dialog box click Properties Preferences or Options Select a print quality a From Print Properties dialog box select the Quality Copies tab b From the Quality Speed area select Normal Select a paper type a From Print Properties dialog box select the Paper Setup tab b From the Type area select Plain Paper Select a paper size a From Print Properties dialog box select the Paper Setup tab b From the Paper Size menu select the correct size For more information about printing on custom size paper see Printing on custom size paper on page 40 Click OK Printing labels 26 Step 3 Print your labels Click OK Note The paper exit tray holds up to 10 sheets of labels If you want to print more than 10 sheets remove the first 10 sheets from the paper exit tray before the others print Printing handouts You can conserve paper by printing handouts or multiple page images on a single sheet of paper Load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time depending on the thickness of the paper Step 1 Load the paper e Load the paper vertically agai
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13. with your printer 1 Close all open software programs 2 When your desktop appears insert the printer software CD The Lexmark Installer screen appears Click Install Follow instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation A printer icon is automatically created on your desktop Using the World Wide Web 1 From the Lexmark Web site www lexmark com select the appropriate driver for your operating system 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to install the printer software Solving printer software installation problems 52 General troubleshooting NA o oiie For information about See page 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 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and a blinking light on your printer For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter refer to the adapter documentation Paper Jam message For help clearing a paper jam see Printer has a paper jam on page 57 Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of ink An Ink Low message appears when one of your cartridges is 25 full or less When this message appears you can e Click OK e Click the to get more information about ordering
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15. LEXMARK Z600 Series Color Jetprinter User s Guide for Windows e Setup troubleshooting A checklist to find solutions to common setup problems e Printer overview Learn about the printer parts and the printer software e Printing ideas How to print several projects on various types of paper e 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 Edition January 2003 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL INC PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in later editions Improvements or changes in the products or the programs described may be made at any time Comments about this publication may be addressed to Lexmark International Inc Department F95 032 2 740 West New Circle Road Lexington Kentucky 40550 U S A In
16. ach iron on transfer as it exits the printer and then let it dry before stacking Printing iron on transfers 33 Printing transparencies You can load up to 50 transparencies at a time depending on the thickness of the transparencies Step 1 Load the transparencies e Use transparencies designed for inkjet printers e If your transparencies include instructions read them carefully e Load the transparencies vertically against the right side of the paper support e Make sure the rough side print side of the transparencies is facing you If the transparencies have a removable stripe make sure each stripe is facing away from you and down toward the printer e Do not force the transparencies into the printer e Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the transparencies Note If you are using letter size transparencies adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary Printing transparencies 34 Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 With your document open click File Print The Print dialog box appears From the Print dialog box click Properties Preferences or Options Select a print quality a From Print Properties dialog box select the Quality Copies tab b From the Quality Speed area select Normal 4 Select a paper type a From Print Properties dialog box select the Paper Setup tab b From the Type area select Transparency 5 Select a paper size a From Print Properties dialog box select
17. alignment page does not print make sure you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from both cartridges For help see Installing the cartridges on page 43 Aligning the print cartridges 45 Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your document make sure you e Use the appropriate paper for the document For example use photo paper if you are printing a photo e Use paper that is a heavier weight bright white or coated e Select a higher print quality 1 2 3 From your software program click File Print The Print dialog box appears From the Print dialog box click Properties Preferences or Options From the Quality Speed area select Better or Best If your document still does not have the print quality you want follow these steps 1 Reinsert the print cartridges a b c d Remove the print cartridges For help see Removing the used cartridges on page 42 Insert the print cartridges For help see Installing the cartridges on page 43 Print your document again If print quality has not improved continue with step 2 2 Clean the print nozzles a b Load paper For help see Step 1 Load the paper on page 10 Open the Lexmark Solution Center For help see page 8 Click the Maintenance tab From the Maintenance tab click Clean to fix horizontal streaks Click Print A nozzle page prints forcing ink through the nozzl
18. ary Note For the best print quality use a heavier weight paper Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 With your document open click File gt Print The Print dialog box appears 2 From the Print dialog box click Properties Preferences or Options Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 15 3 Print on both sides of the page a From Print Properties dialog box select the Print Layout tab b From the Duplexing area select Two Sided c Select Side Flip or Top Flip If you select Side Flip the pages of your document turn like the pages of a magazine If you select Top Flip the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad d Check the steps for your paper type to further customize your document e Click OK Step 3 Print your document Click OK The odd numbered pages print first along with a reloading instruction page When the odd numbered pages finish printing the printer software prompts you to reload the paper 1 Load the stack of paper and reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support 2 Click Continue Printing The even numbered pages print If you do not want to print the reloading instruction page a From Print Properties dialog box click Options Style Options b Clear the Print Instruction page to assist in reloading check box c Click OK Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 16 Printing cards You can load u
19. click Properties Preferences or Options Select a print quality a From Print Properties dialog box select the Quality Copies tab b From the Quality Speed area select Better or Best Note Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print 4 Select a paper type a From Print Properties dialog box select the Paper Setup tab b From the Type area select Plain Paper 5 Select a paper size a From Print Properties dialog box select the Paper Setup tab b From the Paper Size menu select the correct size For more information about printing on custom size paper see Printing on custom size paper on page 40 6 Click OK Step 3 Print your document Click OK Note The paper exit tray holds up to 25 sheets of premium paper If you want to print more than 25 pages remove the first 25 sheet before you continue printing Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper You can conserve paper by printing on both sides Load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time depending on the thickness of the paper Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 14 Step 1 Load the paper e Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support e Do not force the paper into the printer e Make sure the print side is facing you e Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper Note If you are using letter size paper adjusting the paper guide may not be necess
20. dia that can be displayed on an overhead projector USB cable A lightweight flexible cable that lets your printer communicate with your computer USB cables transmit data at much higher speeds than parallel cables USB port A small rectangular port on the back of your computer that connects to peripheral devices such as a printer using a USB cable The USB port lets your computer communicate with your printer at high speeds watermark A light graphic or background text that appears on each page of a document Web Tune Up A feature that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed on your computer 65 Index De A aligning print cartridges 45 B banding 58 banner paper 38 booklet building 24 C cable part numbers USB 48 cards 17 cartridges print aligning 45 installing 43 ordering 48 part numbers 42 preserving 47 removing 42 replacing 42 cartridges troubleshooting 49 characters misformed 59 coated paper 11 conserving color ink 20 custom size paper 40 customizing settings banner paper 38 booklet 22 both sides of the paper 14 cards 17 coated paper 11 custom size paper 40 driver 7 duplexing 14 envelopes 18 glossy paper 11 greeting cards 17 handouts See multiple images on one sheet index cards 17 iron on transfers 32 labels 25 last page first 36 multiple images on one sheet 28 photo cards 17 photo paper 11 plain paper 10 postcards 17 poster 29 premium pap
21. ding the printer software on page 6 Solving print quality problems 58 Characters are missing or unexpected Like other printers your printer cannot print on the extreme edges of the paper Your margins must fall within these settings Margin Minimum setting Left and right 6 35 mm 0 25 in for U S Letter U S Legal Banner Letter and custom paper sizes e 3 175 mm 0 125 in for envelopes e 3 37 mm 0 13 in for most paper sizes Top e 1 7 mm 0 067 in Bottom e 12 7 mm 0 5 in for black print jobs e 19 mm 0 75 in recommended for color print jobs Printed characters are improperly formed or misaligned e Cancel all print jobs and print your job again To cancel all print jobs a Click Start Settings gt Printers b Double click your printer icon c Select the document you want to cancel d From the Document menu click Cancel e Repeat steps c through d for all the documents you want to cancel Align the print cartridges For help see Aligning the print cartridges on page 45 e Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts For help see Improving print quality on page 46 Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen e Acartridge may be low on ink Check the ink levels in the Lexmark Solution Center For help see Lexmark Solution Center on page 8 e Use a different paper brand Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color va
22. e printer software 8 The following table describes the LSC tabs From this tab You can How To e Receive printer information e Receive basic printing tips e Receive printing project information Troubleshooting e View tips for your printer status View common troubleshooting topics Maintenance e Install a print cartridge e View information about how to purchase new cartridges e Clean the print cartridge nozzles e Align the cartridges e Solve other problems Note Do not access this tab while a job is in progress Contact Information e View information about ordering supplies e Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support e Register your printer e Receive a printer software update Find out about special offers Advanced e Change printing status appearance options e Download the latest software files from the World Wide Web Understanding the printer software 9 Printing ideas O NNN Printing on plain paper You can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time depending on the thickness of the paper Step 1 Load the paper e Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support e Do not force the paper into the printer e Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper N Note If you are using letter size paper adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary Printing ideas 10 Step 2 Customize the p
23. er 13 printing color images in black and white 20 printing in reverse order 36 printing multiple images on 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 66 F FCC statement 61 flashing lights 53 G glossy paper 11 greeting 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 40 duplexing 14 envelopes 18 glossy paper 11 greeting cards 17 handouts 27 index cards 17 iron on transfers 32 labels 25 photo cards 17 photo paper 11 postcards 17 poster 29 premium paper 13 print on both sides of the paper 14 transparencies 34 t shirt transfers 32 two sided printing 14 M margins minimum settings 59 messages error Ink Low 53 Paper Jam 53 multiple images on one sheet 28 N N up 28 O ordering supplies 48 P Paper Jam message 53 paper jam clearing 57 paper misfeeds 56 Paper Setup tab 8 part numbers black cartridge 48 color cartridge 48 USB cable 48 photo cards 17 photo paper 11 postcards 17
24. es to clean the clogged nozzles Print your document again to verify that your print quality has improved If you are not satisfied with your 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 For help see Removing the used cartridges on page 42 b Dampen a clean lint free cloth with water Improving print quality 46 c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds and then wipe in the direction shown Nevis J d Using another clean section of the cloth gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds and then wipe in the direction shown Contact d e With another clean section of the cloth repeat step c through d f Allow the nozzles and contacts to dry completely g Reinsert the print cartridges h Print your document again If the print quality does not improve repeat step 3 up to two more times j If print quality is still not satisfactory replace the print cartridges For information see Ordering supplies on page 48 Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from your printer e Keep anew cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to replace clean or store it in an airtight container The p
25. ftware correctly From your desktop click Start Programs or All Programs If Lexmark Z600 Series does not appear in your list of programs install the printer software Setup troubleshooting 49 K Is the printer set as the default printer To set the printer to be the default printer 1 Click Start Settings gt Printers 2 Right click the Lexmark Z600 Series and make sure that Set as Default is selected mz Is your printer connected directly to your computer If it is connected through an external device such as a USB hub switch box scanner or fax machine follow these steps 1 Disconnect your printer from any external devices 2 Connect your printer directly to your computer with a USB cable 3 Follow these instructions to print a test page a Open the Lexmark Solution Center For help see page 8 b From the Maintenance tab click Print a Test Page e Ifthe test page prints the problem may be with your external devices not your printer Check the documentation that came with your external devices for help e If the test page does not print refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly a communications error message appears when you try to print You may need to remove the printer software and then reinstall it When insert the printer software CD nothing happens 1 Close a
26. ge premium paper Coated paper designed for reports or documents with graphics print cartridge The replaceable unit inside your printer that contains the ink print cartridge nozzles The gold area of the print cartridge that ink flows through before it is applied to your paper during printing 64 print queue The location on the server where print jobs are stored for printing in the order in which they are sent printer driver See printer software printer port See USB port printer software 1 The program that lets you select settings to customize your print job 2 The program that lets your computer communicate with your printer program Any software loaded on your computer that lets you perform a specific task such as word processing or photo editing reverse order printing A printer software option that lets you print the last page of your document first so your pages are in sequential order on the exit tray sharpen A printer software option that reduces the blurriness of a printed image short edge binding A printer software option that arranges duplexed pages so they can be bound along the short side of the pages side flip A printer software option that arranges duplexed pages so they turn like the pages of a magazine software program See program top flip A printer software option that arranges duplexed pages so they turn like the pages of a legal pad transparency A see through sheet of print me
27. inue printing your handouts 1 After the first half of your handouts prints your printer software prompts you to reload the paper Insert the paper and reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support 2 Click Continue Printing If you do not want to print the reloading instruction page 1 From Print Properties dialog box click Options Style Options 2 Clear the Print instruction page to assist in reloading check box 3 Click OK Printing a poster d d You can enlarge a single page image to print on multiple pages For example you can enlarge a photograph to print as a four nine or 16 page poster Print up to 100 sheets of paper at a time depending on the thickness of the paper Printing a poster 29 Step 1 Load the paper e Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support e Make sure the print side is facing you e Do not force the paper into the printer e Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper a Note If you are using letter size paper adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary Note For the best print quality use a heavier weight paper Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 With your document open click File Print The Print dialog box appears 2 From the Print dialog box click Properties Preferences or Options Printing a poster 30 3 Select a print quali
28. ize your document based on your paper type Step 3 Print your document Click OK Printing on custom size paper 41 Maintenance O NNN Replacing the print cartridges The Lexmark Z600 Series uses the following cartridges Item Part number Color cartridge 26 or 27 Black cartridge 16 or 17 Note You can use the printer with just a color cartridge or just a black cartridge For information about ordering supplies see page 48 Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is on 2 Raise the front cover The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position unless the printer is busy Maintenance 42 3 Squeeze the tabs on the cartridge lids then lift the lids Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges Warning Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the cartridges Replacing the print cartridges 43 2 Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier Insert the black cartridge in the right 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 4 Close the front cover Note The front cover must be closed to start a print job Replacing the print cartridges 44 Specifying cartridge settings in the prin
29. ll open software programs 2 Restart your computer Solving printer software installation problems 50 3 Click Cancel on all screens similar to the following that appear Windows 98 Me Add New Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new drivers for Z600 Series device driver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Windows 2000 XP Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for Lexmark Z600 Series 9 If your hardware came with an installation CD Q or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Eject and reinsert the printer software CD From your desktop double click My Computer Double click your CD ROM drive icon If necessary double click setup exe N oF sf Follow the instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation Solving printer software installation problems 51 Removing the printer software 1 From your desktop click Start Programs Lexmark Z600 Series gt Lexmark Z600 Series Uninstall Follow the instructions on your screen to remove the printer software Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software Installing the printer software You can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer or you can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www lexmark com Using the CD that came
30. ly one Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon e Ifyou have installed multiple copies of the printer software remove each copy and then restart the computer and reinstall the printer software Ifthe printer port is incorrect remove and then reinstall the printer software After you check these items print a test page For help see page 50 Test page does not print For help first see the troubleshooting checklist on page 49 and then e Ifthe paper is jammed see Printer has a paper jam on page 57 e Try printing your test page again If it still does not print see Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing on page 54 Solving printer software installation problems on page 50 Resolving unsuccesstul or slow printing 55 Alignment page does not print Make sure You completely removed the transparent tape and sticker from the back and bottom of the print cartridges For help see Replacing the print cartridges on page 42 You installed the cartridges correctly For help see Installing the cartridges on page 43 You loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper into the printer Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print Make sure You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges For help see Replacing the print cartridges on page 42 Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles Clean the print cartridge nozzles and con
31. make a booklet You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time depending on the thickness of the paper Step 1 Load the paper e Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support e Make sure the print side is facing you e Do not force the paper into the printer e Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper Note If you are using letter size paper adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary Printing a booklet 22 Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 With your document open click File Print The Print dialog box appears From the Print dialog box click Properties Preferences or Options Select a paper size a From Print Properties dialog box select the Paper Setup tab b From the Paper Size menu select A4 or Letter Select a print layout a From Print Properties dialog box select the Print Layout tab b From the Layout area select Booklet Enter the number of sheets per bundle Note A bundle is a group of pages that are folded in half and stacked before binding Very thick bundles may not fold well so if you are printing with thick paper use fewer printed sheets per bundle a From Print Properties dialog box click Options Style Options b Enter the number of sheets you want in each bundle and then click OK Click OK to close the Print Properties dialog box Printing a booklet 23 Step 3 Print your document Click OK After the first half
32. more than 10 envelopes remove the first 10 from the paper exit tray before the others print Printing color images in black and white You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time depending on the thickness of the paper Printing color images in black helps to conserve ink in your color print cartridge Step 1 Load the paper e Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support e Make sure the print side is facing you Printing color images in black and white 20 e Do not force the paper into the printer e Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper Note If you are using letter size paper adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 With your document open click File Print The Print dialog box appears From the Print dialog box click Properties Preferences or Options To print color images in black and white a From Print Properties dialog box select the Quality Copies tab b Select Print Color Images in Black and White c Click OK 4 Further customize your document following the steps for your paper type Step 3 Print your document Click OK Note The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets of plain paper If you want to print more remove the first 50 sheets from the paper exit tray before the others print Printing color images in black and white 21 Printing a booklet You can print and bundle your document to
33. not selected Resolving unsuccesstul or slow printing 54 e Check the printer port Windows 98 Me 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Printers 2 Right click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon and then click Properties 3 Click the Details tab 4 From the Ports drop down menu check the printer port Windows 2000 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Printers 2 Right click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon and then click Properties 3 Click the Ports tab 4 From the list of ports select USB printer port Windows XP 1 2 Click Start gt Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware gt Printers and Faxes Right click the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon and then click Properties 3 Click the Ports tab If the USB port is not listed If the USB port is noflisted 4 From the list of ports select remove and then reinstall the remove and then reinstall the USB sonal seks aoe printer software printer software printer port for USB If the USB port is not listed f ly SIS OF 7 lies Apply remove and then reinstall the 6 Click OK printer software 5 Click Apply 6 Click OK e Make sure you have not installed multiple copies of the printer software 1 Windows 98 Me 2000 Click Start Settings gt Printers Windows XP Click Start Control Panel gt Printers and Other Hardware gt Printers and Faxes 2 Inthe Printers folder make sure there is on
34. nst the right side of the paper support e Make sure the print side is facing you e Do not force the paper into the printer Printing handouts 27 e Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper x Note If you are using letter size paper adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary Note For the best print quality use a heavier weight paper Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 With your document open click File Print The Print dialog box appears From the Print dialog box click Properties Preferences or Options Select a print layout a From Print Properties dialog box select the Print Layout tab From the Layout area select N up c Select the number of pages two three four or eight you want to print on a single sheet of paper d If you want to print a border around each page image select Print Page Borders 4 To print on both sides of the paper a From Print Properties dialog box select the Print Layout tab From the Duplexing area select Two Sided c Select Side Flip or Top Flip binding If you select Side Flip the pages of your document turn like the pages of a magazine If you select Top Flip the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad 5 Click OK Printing handouts 28 Step 3 Print your handouts Click OK If you formatted your handouts to print on one side of the page you are finished If you formatted your handouts to print on both sides of the page cont
35. of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints your printer software prompts you to reload the paper 1 Insert the stack of paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support 2 Click Continue Printing If you do not want to print the reloading instruction page 1 From Print Properties dialog box click Options Style Options 2 Clear the Print 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 booklet Printing a booklet 24 To build your booklet 1 Remove the first bundle from the paper exit tray fold it in half and set it aside 2 Remove the next bundle fold it in half and then stack it on top of the first bundle Continue to stack the bundles on top of each other until your booklet is complete Bind the bundles to complete your booklet Printing labels You can load up to 25 sheets of labels at a time depending on the thickness of the sheets Step 1 Load the labels e Use labels designed for inkjet printers e If your labels include instructions read them carefully e Do not print within 1 mm 0 04 in of the edge of a label e Load the labels vertically against the right side of the paper support e Make sure there are no missing or curled labels Printing labels 25 Make sure the print
36. osen are correct for the type of document you are printing For help see Printing ideas on page 10 The paper is against the right side of the paper support Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty media Make sure Your printer feeds paper without problems Load the envelopes or specialty media vertically against the right side of the paper support Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the envelopes or specialty media For help see Printing ideas on page 10 You select the appropriate envelope or specialty media size and the appropriate paper type You are using a specialty media or envelope size supported by your printer Your software program is designed to print envelopes For help check your software program documentation The envelope or specialty media is not jammed For help see Printer has a paper jam on page 57 Printer has a paper jam If the paper is lodged too far into the printer and cannot be removed 1 Turn the printer off 2 Turn the printer back on If the printer does not automatically eject the page a Turn the printer off b Pull firmly on the paper to remove it If you cannot reach the paper raise the front cover pull the paper out and then close the front cover c Turn the printer on Note Do not force the paper into the printer Clearing paper misfeeds or jams Solving print quality problems If print quality is unsatisfactory you may need to adjus
37. p to 25 greeting cards index cards photo cards or postcards at a time depending on the thickness of the cards Step 1 Load the cards e If your cards include instructions read them carefully e Load the cards vertically against the right side of the paper support e Make sure the print side is facing you Do not force the cards into the printer e Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the cards Bis Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 With your document open click File Print The Print dialog box appears Printing cards 17 From the Print dialog box click Properties Preferences or Options Select a print quality a From Print Properties dialog box select the Quality Copies tab b From the Quality Speed area select Better or Best if you are printing on photo cards or greeting cards Select Normal for other types of cards Select a paper type a From Print Properties dialog box select the Paper Setup tab b From the Type area select Card Stock Select a paper size a From Print Properties dialog box select the Paper Setup tab b From the Paper Size menu select the correct size For more information about printing on custom size paper see Printing on custom size paper on page 40 Click OK Step 3 Print your cards Click OK Printing envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes at a time depending on the thickness of the envelopes Step 1 Load the envelopes
38. re information about the printer settings for different types of print jobs see Printing ideas on page 10 Customizing the settings for your document 1 With your document open click File Print The Print dialog box appears From the Print dialog box click Properties Preferences or Options From the Quality Copies tab select a print quality setting From the Paper Setup tab select a paper type and size setting oa Ff W N From the Print Layout tab change the layout of your document 6 Click OK to apply your settings Quality Copies tab From Select Quality Speed e Quick Print when you want to print documents quickly but with reduced print quality Normal when you want to print most documents on plain paper Better when you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on coated or glossy paper Best when you want to print crisp photos and high resolution graphics but with reduced speeds Multiple Copies e Collate Copies if you want to print more than one copy of a document This option prints all the pages of the first copy and then all the pages of the second copy and so on Print Last Page First if you want to print the pages in reverse order The number of copies you want to print Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in your color cartridge Note This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed Understanding the
39. re you loaded the paper correctly with print side facing you and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software For help see Printing transparencies on page 34 or Printing photos on page 11 e Select a higher print quality such as Better or Best e Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts For help see Improving print quality on page 46 Solving specialty media problems 60 Notices O NNN Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission FCC compliance information statement The Lexmark Z600 Series Color Jetprinter type 4126 001 has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The FCC Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tu
40. riations Select Natural Color as the document color 1 With your document open click File Print The Print dialog box appears 2 From the Print dialog box click Properties Preferences or Options 3 Click Options Quality Options Solving print quality problems 59 4 Click Select color settings manually 5 Select Natural Color Colors on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in the section Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen on page 59 If the colors still seem faded clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts For help see Improving print quality on page 46 Photos do not print as expected e Use a photo paper designed for inkjet printers e Select a higher print quality e Select photo paper as the paper type Solving specialty media problems The following topics can help solve problems with specialty media Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together e Load one sheet of photo paper or transparencies at a time e Use a photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers e Make sure you loaded the paper correctly with print side facing you and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software For help see Printing photos on page 11 or Printing transparencies on page 34 e Remove each page as it exits the printer and then let it dry completely before stacking Transparencies or photos contain white lines e Make su
41. ridges Automatic Sheet Feeder ASF A mechanism that automatically feeds paper into your printer banner paper Continuous sheets of perforated inkjet paper designed for banners Also called continuous form paper booklets Multiple pages printed folded and bundled to resemble a small book bundle A group of booklet pages that are folded in half and stacked before binding cartridge contact The gold area on your print cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer coated paper Treated paper designed for high quality printed images collate A printer software option that lets you automatically print one complete copy of a multiple page document before the next copy begins and so on continuous form paper See banner paper custom size paper A nonstandard paper size default printer The printer automatically used when you send jobs to print default printer settings Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured driver 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 glossy side designed for photographs 63 handouts Multiple page images printed on a single sheet of paper See N up label Self adhesive paper landscape orientation Page orientation in which text runs parallel with the long edge of the paper line art A printer software option used for printing simple line art and graphics
42. rint cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period Lexmark s printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge We do not recommend use of refilled cartridges Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer For best results use Lexmark supplies Preserving the print cartridges 47 Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you contact the Lexmark Web site at www lexmark com ltem Part number Black cartridge 16 or 17 Color cartridge 26 or 27 USB cable 12A2405 Ordering supplies 48 Setup troubleshooting Dorr Troubleshooting checklist x lt x x Is the power supply firmly attached to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet Are both your printer and computer on Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter Are any printer lights blinking For help see Understanding error messages and flashing lights on page 53 Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of both print cartridges Did you install the print cartridges correctly For help see Installing the cartridges on page 43 Is the paper loaded correctly Make sure you do not push the paper too far into the printer For help see page 10 Did you install the printer so
43. rint settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper and you want to print with normal print quality you do not need to adjust the settings If you are using specialty media follow the steps for your paper type Step 3 Print your document Click OK Printing photos You can load up to 50 sheets of coated photo or glossy paper at a time depending on the thickness of the paper You may want to print on plain paper before loading your photo paper and changing your settings To print on photo cards see Printing cards on page 17 Step 1 Load the photo paper e For best results use photo paper that is made for inkjet printers e If your paper includes instructions read them carefully e Load the photo paper vertically against the right side of the paper support e Make sure the glossy or coated side is facing you e Do not force the paper into the printer Printing photos 11 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the photo paper Ee Note If you are using letter size paper adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 With your document open click File Print The Print dialog box appears From the Print dialog box click Properties Preferences or Options Select a print quality a From Print Properties dialog box select the Quality Copies tab b From the Quality Speed area select Better or Best Note Higher print quality
44. rning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Note To assure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class B computing device use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 for parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be directed to Director of Lexmark Technology amp Services Lexmark International Inc 740 West New Circle Road Lexington KY 40550 859 232 3000 Industry Canada compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Avis de conformit aux normes de l
45. settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print Select a paper type a From Print Properties dialog box select the Paper Setup tab b From the Type area select Photo Glossy Paper or Coated Paper Select a paper size a From Print Properties dialog box select the Paper Setup tab b From the Paper Size menu select the correct size For more information about printing on custom size paper see Printing on custom size paper on page 40 Click OK Printing photos 12 Step 3 Print your photos Click OK Note To prevent smudging remove each photo as it exits the printer and then let it dry before stacking Printing on premium or coated paper You can load up to 100 pages of premium paper at a time depending on the thickness of the paper Step 1 Load the premium or coated paper e If your paper includes instructions read them carefully Load the premium paper vertically against the right side of the paper support e If there is a special mark on the paper make sure the mark is facing away from you e Do not force the paper into the printer Note Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper If you are using letter size paper adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary Printing on premium or coated paper 13 Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 With your document open click File Print The Print dialog box appears From the Print dialog box
46. supplies e Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www lexmark com For help e Installing a new cartridge see Installing the cartridges on page 43 e Ordering supplies see Ordering supplies on page 48 General troubleshooting 53 The Power Resume button is blinking Check your computer screen for error messages e Ifthe printer is out of paper 1 Load paper 2 Press the button e Ifthe printer has a paper jam see Printer has a paper jam on page 57 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing The following topics can help you improve unsuccessful or slow printing Printer is plugged in but does not print For help first see the troubleshooting checklist on page 49 and then Check the printer status Windows 98 Me 2000 Windows XP 1 Click Start gt Settings gt Printers 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 From the Printers folder double click 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon 3 Click View installed printers or fax 3 From the Printer menu make sure printers e Set as Default is selected 4 From the Printers folder make sure e Pause Printing is not selected there is a check next to the Lexmark Z600 Series printer icon indicating that it is the default printer If there is no check right click the icon and then click Set as Default Printer 5 From the Printer menu make sure that Pause Printing is
47. t your margin settings select a higher print quality align the print cartridges or clean the nozzles The following topics can help you improve an unsatisfactory document Print is too dark or smudged e Make sure the paper is straight and not wrinkled e Let the ink dry completely before handling the paper e Make sure the paper type and paper size settings in the printer software match the paper loaded in the printer For help see Understanding the printer software on page 6 e Make sure the print quality setting is appropriate for the paper type e Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts For help see Improving print quality on page 46 Vertical straight lines are not smooth To improve the print quality of vertical straight lines in tables borders and graphs e Select a higher print quality Align the print cartridges For help see Aligning the print cartridges on page 45 e Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts For help see Improving print quality on page 46 Print smears on the page e The next page exiting the printer may be smearing the ink Remove each page as it exits the printer and let it dry completely before stacking e Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts For help see Improving print quality on page 46 Printed pages have alternating bands of light and dark print intermittent printing Select a higher print quality For help see Understan
48. tacts For help see Improving print quality on page 46 Printer prints very slowly Close any software programs not in use Check the document you are printing Photos and graphics may take longer to print than regular text Documents that are large or that contain background images may also take longer to print Check the printer to see if another document is being printed Print jobs are printed in the order the printer receives them Decrease the print quality setting to Normal or Quick Print Note Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print Clearing paper misfeeds or jams The following topics can help you clear paper misfeeds or jams Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Make sure Your paper is recommended for inkjet printers The edges of your paper are not curled A piece of paper from a previous print job is not jammed in the printer Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 56 You do not load too much paper Depending on the weight of the paper you can load up to 100 sheets of plain paper 10 transparencies or labels and 10 envelopes or cards You do not force the paper into the printer For example letter and A4 paper should extend slightly beyond the top of the paper support The paper guide is against the left edge of the paper The paper guide does not cause the paper to bow The printer is on a flat level surface The printer settings you have ch
49. ter software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software install the cartridges For help see Installing the cartridges on page 43 1 2 3 4 5 Open the LSC For help see Lexmark Solution Center on page 8 From the Maintenance tab click Install a new print cartridge Select the type of cartridge you installed Note Specify whether the cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge one that has been used before If an old cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center ink levels may be incorrect Click OK or Next If you installed a new cartridge continue with Aligning the print cartridges Aligning the print cartridges Typically you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge However you may also need to align cartridges when Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin Vertical straight lines are wavy To align the cartridges A OO N a ol Load plain paper Open the Lexmark Solution Center For help see page 8 From the Maintenance tab click Align to fix the blurry edges Click Print The Alignment page prints Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group Use the up and down arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to select the number that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for each alignment group Click OK If the
50. the Paper Setup tab b From the Paper Size menu select A4 or Letter 6 Click OK Step 3 Print your transparencies Click OK Note To prevent smudging remove each transparency as it exits the printer and then let it dry before stacking Printing transparencies 35 Printing your document in reverse order You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time depending on the thickness of the paper Step 1 Load the paper e Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support e Make sure the print side is facing you e Do not force the paper into the printer e Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper Note If you are using letter size paper adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 With your document open click File Print The Print dialog box appears 2 From the Print dialog box click Properties Preferences or Options Printing your document in reverse order 36 3 To print the last page first a From Print Properties dialog box select the Quality Copies tab b Select Print Last Page First 4 Follow the steps for your paper type to further customize your document 5 Click OK Step 3 Print your document Click OK Note The paper exit tray holds up to 25 sheets of plain paper If you want to print more remove the first 25 sheets from the paper exit tray before the others print Printing your document in reverse
51. the United States and or other countries Color Jetprinter is a trademark of Lexmark International Inc 2003 Lexmark International Inc 740 West New Circle Road Lexington Kentucky 40550 www lexmark com
52. thickness of the transfers You may want to print on plain paper before loading your iron on transfers Note For best results load one iron on transfer at a time Step 1 Load the iron on transfers e If your iron on transfers include instructions read them carefully e Load the iron on transfers vertically against the right side of the paper support e Make sure the print side blank side is facing you e Do not force the iron on transfers into the printer Printing iron on transfers 32 e Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the iron on transfers a Note If you are using letter size iron on transfers adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 With your document open click File Print The Print dialog box appears From the Print dialog box click Properties Preferences or Options Select a print quality a From Print Properties dialog box select the Quality Copies tab b From the Quality Speed area select Normal or Better 4 Select a paper type a From Print Properties dialog box select the Paper Setup tab b From the Type area select Iron on Transfer 5 If your software program does not have mirror or iron on settings select a print layout a From Print Properties dialog box select the Print Layout tab b From the Layout area select Mirror 6 Click OK Step 3 Print your iron on transfer Click OK Note To prevent smudging remove e
53. ting recommendations banner paper 38 booklet 22 both sides of the paper 14 cards 17 coated paper 11 color images in black and white 20 custom size paper 40 default 6 duplexing 14 envelopes 18 glossy paper 11 greeting cards 17 handouts 27 index cards 17 printer software iron on transfers 32 installation 50 labels 25 slow printing 56 last page first 36 software 50 photo cards 17 solving print quality photo paper 11 problems 58 plain paper 10 specialty paper 60 postcards 17 test page 50 poster 29 uninstalling software premium paper 13 Windows 55 print color images in black unsuccessful or slow and white 20 printing 54 print last page first 36 t shirt transfers 32 print on both sides of the two sided printing 14 paper 14 transparencies 34 U t shirt transfers 32 USB cable two sided printing 14 ordering 48 settings default 6 slow printing 56 software printer 6 installing 52 removing 52 specialty paper solving problems with 60 supplies ordering 48 T test page alignment 45 does not print 55 test page printing 50 transfers iron on 32 transparencies 34 troubleshooting alignment page 56 blank pages 56 cartridges 49 error messages 53 flashing lights 53 improving print quality 58 margins 59 paper feeding 56 paper jams 57 paper misfeeds 56 print quality 58 printer cable 49 printer not printing 54 68 Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International Inc registered in
54. ty a From Print Properties dialog box select the Quality Copies tab b From the Quality Speed area select Normal Note Higher print quality settings result in better print quality but may take longer to print 4 Select a print layout a From Print Properties dialog box select the Print Layout tab b From the Layout area select Poster 5 Select your poster size a Select the size of your poster 2 x 2 four pages total 3 x 3 nine pages total or 4 x 4 16 pages total b Select Print Crop Marks if you want help cutting the edges of your pages 6 If you need to reprint a selection of pages a Click Select Pages To Print The pages that are not going to print have a circle and a bar symbol over the number and are shaded Select or clear each page by clicking it b Click OK 7 Click OK Step 3 Print your poster Click OK Assemble your poster 1 On each printed page trim the white edges from two adjacent sides For example trim the white edge from the top and left sides of each page Trimmed edges Printed pages with the white edge trimmed from two adjacent sides Untrimmed edges Printing a poster 31 2 Arrange the pages so that every trimmed edge overlaps an untrimmed edge the white edge 3 Tape the backs of the pages together 4 Tocomplete your poster trim any remaining white edges Printing iron on transfers You can load up to 100 iron on transfers at a time depending on the
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