Lexmark Z600 Series - Manual

Understanding the printer software 7 Page Setup dialog box While the document you want to print is open, use the Page Setup dialog box to select settings such as paper size. To customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog box: 1 From the software program, choose File Page Setup. 2 Change the sett...

Understanding the printer software 8 Print dialog box While your document is open, you can use the Print dialog box to select settings that affect the appearance of your document. To customize the settings in the Print dialog box: 1 From the software program, choose File Print. 2 Change the settings...

Understanding the printer software 10 Control Panel Use the Control Panel to monitor your printer and printer supplies. You can: Using the Control Panel 1 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels Z600 Series Control Panel. • Install/change cartridges • Print a test page • Align cartridges • Obtain...

Printing ideas 12 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can print up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness 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 ...

Printing photos 13 Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using 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 1 From the sof...

Printing on premium paper 15 Step 3: Print your photos Click Print. Note: To prevent smearing, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. You can also set extra time between pages as they exit the printer. For help, see the entry on “Wait for pages to dry” on pag...

Printing on both sides of the paper 17 Printing on both sides of the paper Conserve paper by printing on both sides. You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. For the best print quality, use thick paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertica...

Printing cards 19 Step 3: Print your document 1 Click Print. The odd-numbered pages print, and then your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 2 Remove the stack of paper from the paper exit tray. 3 Load the stack of paper and reloading instruction page, with the printed side facing away...

Printing envelopes 21 2 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 corner, choose Paper Type/Quality. c From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Glossy/Photo Paper for photo cards and Plain for other types of cards. ...

Printing color images in black and white 23 Step 3: Print your envelopes Click Print. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 10 envelopes. To print more than 10 envelopes, remove the first 10 envelopes, and then continue printing. Printing color images in black and white You can print color images in...

Printing a booklet 24 • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge 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 Choose a color setting. a From the software program, choose File Print. b From the...

Printing a booklet 26 2 Choose a paper type, print quality, and layout: a From the software program, choose File Print. b From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Paper Type/Quality. c From Print Quality, select your preferred print quality. Normal is the default. Note: Higher print qua...

Printing labels 27 Step 4: Build your booklet After your document prints, stack and bind your booklet. To build your booklet: 1 Remove the first bundle from the paper exit tray, fold it in half, and then set it aside. 2 Remove the next bundle, fold it in half, and then stack it on top of the first b...

Printing handouts 29 Step 3: Print your labels Click Print. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 10 sheets of labels. To print more than 10 sheets, remove the first 10 sheets, and then continue printing. Printing handouts You can conserve paper by printing handouts. Handouts are multiple pages of a...

Printing handouts 31 3 If you are printing your handouts on one side of the paper, continue with “Step 3: Print your handouts”. To print your handouts on both sides of the paper: a Click Print on Both Sides. b Click the graphic for the binding edge (top flip or side flip). If you select top flip, th...

Printing iron-on transfers 32 Printing iron-on transfers You can load up to 100 iron-on transfers, depending on their thickness. You may want to print your image on plain paper before printing it on an iron-on transfer. This ensures you do not waste iron-on transfers perfecting the image you want to...

Printing transparencies 34 Printing transparencies You can load up to 50 transparencies, depending on the thickness of the transparencies. Step 1: Load the transparencies • Use transparencies designed for inkjet printers. • If the transparencies have paper backing sheets, make sure you separate the ...

Printing your document in reverse order 36 Printing your document in reverse order Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide ...

Printing a banner 37 2 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, choose Layout. c Make sure that the Print Last Page First check box is selected. 3 Continue to customize your document based on your paper type. S...

Printing a poster 39 2 Choose a paper type, print quality, and layout: a From the software program, choose File Print. b From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Paper Type/Quality. c From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Plain. d From Print Quality, select your preferred print qualit...

Printing a poster 41 d 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 upper left corner, choose Paper Type/Quality. c From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Plain. d From Print Quality, select your preferred print qua...

Printing on custom size paper 42 3 Tape the backs of the pages together. 4 To complete your poster, trim any remaining white edges. 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 ...

Maintenance 44 3 Maintenance Replacing the print cartridges The Z600 Series uses the following cartridges: Note: You can use the printer with just a color car tridge or just a black cartridge. For information about ordering supplies, see page 50. Remove the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power ligh...

Replacing the print cartridges 45 3 Lift the cartridge carrier lids. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an air tight container or dispose of them properly. Install the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the backs and bottoms of th...

Specify cartridge settings in the printer software 47 Specify cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help, see “Install the cartridges” on page 45. 1 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels Z6...

Improving print quality 48 6 On the screen, use the arrows in the Align Cartridge dialog box to select the number that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for each alignment group. 7 Click OK. If the alignment page does not print, see “Alignment page does not print” on page 58. Improving p...

Preserving the print cartridges 49 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. If the print quality does not improve after cleaning the print cartridge nozzles, there may be dried ink on the nozzles or contacts. a Remove the print cartridges. For help, see “Remove the used cartridges” on page 4...

Ordering supplies 50 Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com . Item: Part number: Color cartridge 26 or 27 Black cartridge 16 or 17 USB cable 12A2405

Setup troubleshooting 51 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Are both your printer and computer on? If you are using your printer on a network, make sure your computer is connected to the net...

When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens 52 When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Remove the printer software CD. 3 Restart your computer. 4 When your desktop appears, inser t the printer software CD. The Lexmark Z600 Series CD ico...

Solving printer software installation problems 53 Uninstalling the printer software There are two ways to uninstall the printer software. One way to uninstall it is as follows: 1 From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z600 Series CD icon. If the CD icon is not on your desktop, insert the printe...

Solving printer software installation problems 54 6 Choose the country or region closest to you, and then click Continue. Note: If the Printer Selection or the New Network Printer Found dialog box appears, follow the instructions displayed. Click the? on the screen or contact your network administra...

General troubleshooting 55 5 General troubleshooting Solving network printing problems, if the printer is connected toa network adapter For help, first see “Solving printer software installation problems” on page 52. If one or more of the following conditions applies to your network printer, continu...

Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 3 From the dialog box: The IP address of your network printer is set. 4 Close the Control Panel. Troubleshooting your network printer Try these solutions when you cannot print to your network printer: 1 Make sure your printer is connected to a work...

Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 57 Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of ink. To order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you, see “Ordering supplies” on page 50, or contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com . For help in replacing the cartridges, see “Replacing the ...

Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 58 • The printer is set as the default printer. To set the printer as the default: 1 From your desktop, double-click the Z600 Series printer icon. 2 From the Printing menu, choose Select Default Printer. After you check these items, try printing a test page. P...

Recovering when your computer stops responding 59 Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print Make sure: • You remove the sticker and transparent tape from the backs and bottoms of the print car tridges. For help, see “Install the cartridges” on page 45. • Your cartridge does not have clogg...

Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 60 3 Continue to hold the Shift key until you see the Mac OS screen and the words Extensions Off . 4 Release the Shift key. 5 Locate the Z600 Series printer icon on your desktop and double-click it. 6 Drag your print jobs to the trash can. 7 Restart the computer to en...

Solving print quality problems 61 • Your software program is designed to print your specialty media. For help, check your software program documentation. • The specialty media is not jammed. For help, see “Printer has a paper jam” in the following section. • Your printer is not held or paused. To ch...

Solving print quality problems 62 • Try cleaning the print cartridge nozzles. Follow the steps in “Improving print quality” on page 48. Vertical straight lines are not smooth To improve the print quality of vertical straight lines in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Tr...

Solving print quality problems 63 Print quality is poor at the edges Like other printers, your printer cannot print on the extreme edges of a page. Make sure margins are set within the following settings. Printed characters are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel all print jobs and print your j...

Solving specialty media problems 64 • For built-in color matching, choose Natural Color as the document color: 1 From the software program, choose File Print. 2 From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Color. 3 Click Built-In Color Matching. 4 From Document Color, click Natural Color. C...

66 Notices 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 i...

68 Glossary alignment page. A page with printed alignment patterns that ejects from your printer during car tridge alignment. alignment values. Numbers corresponding to patterns on the alignment page. application. See program. automatic alignment. A feature that automatically aligns the print cartri...

72 Index A aligning print cartridges 47 B banding 62banner paper 37black cartridge part number 50booklet building 27printing 24 C cable, part numbers USB 50 cards 19cartridges, print aligning 47installing 45ordering 50part numbers 50preserving 49removing 44replacing 44 cartridges, troubleshooting 51...