User manual LEXMARK Z600 COLOR JETPRINTER FOR WINDOWS

[. . . ] Z600 Series Color JetprinterTM User's Guide for Windows · Setup troubleshooting A checklist to find solutions to common setup problems. · Printer overview Learn about the printer parts and the printer software. · Printing ideas How to print several projects on various types of paper. · Maintenance Caring for your cartridges and ordering supplies. · General troubleshooting Error messages, print quality problems, paper jams, and much more. January 2003 www. lexmark. com 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. [. . . ] 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 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. 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. 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 The Print dialog box appears. Print. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Select a print quality: a b From Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. From the Quality/Speed area, select Normal. 4 Select a paper type: a b From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. 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. 5 Select a banner size: a b From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. From the Banner Size menu, select A4 or Letter. 6 Select the orientation: a b From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. From the Orientation area, select Portrait or Landscape. Printing a banner 39 7 Select a print layout: a b From Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab. 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 · 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. ) 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. Printing on custom size paper 40 · Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File The Print dialog box appears. Print. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Create a custom paper size: a b From Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. From the Paper Size menu, select Custom Size. c d e From the Units area, select Millimeters or Inches. Type the dimensions for your custom paper size. Click OK. 4 Continue to customize your document based on your paper type. Step 3: Print your document Click OK. Printing on custom size paper 41 3 Maintenance Replacing the print cartridges The Lexmark Z600 Series uses the following cartridges: Item: Color cartridge Black cartridge Part number: 26 or 27 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. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly. 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 printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. [. . . ] Paper designed for printing text documents. Page orientation in which text runs parallel with the short edge of the paper. An image printed on multiple sheets of paper that, when assembled, produce an enlarged version of the original image. Coated paper designed for reports or documents with graphics. [. . . ]