Lexmark Z600 Series manual When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens

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Is the printer set as the default printer?

To set the printer to be the default printer:

1From your desktop, click the Z600 Series printer icon.

2From the Printing menu, choose Set Default Printer.

Is your printer directly connected to your computer? If it is connected through an external device such as a USB hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine, follow these corrective steps:

1Disconnect your printer from any external devices.

2Connect your printer directly to your computer with a USB cable.

3Print a test page.

a From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels Z600 Series Control Panel. b From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test Page.

•If the test page prints, the printer is working properly. The initial problem may be due to your external devices, not your printer. Check the documentation that comes with your external devices for help.

•If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. See also “Test page does not print” on page 58.

When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens

1Close all open software programs.

2Remove the printer software CD.

3Restart your computer.

4When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD. The Lexmark Z600 Series CD icon is created on your desktop.

5Follow the instructions in “Installing the printer software” on page 53 to complete the printer software installation.

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 uninstall the printer software, and then reinstall it.

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Contents Checklist to find solutions to common setup problems How to print several projects on various types of paperLearn about the printer parts and the printer software Caring for your cartridges and ordering suppliesEdition January Contents Setup troubleshooting Understanding the printer parts Printer overviewUnderstanding the printer software Understanding the printer softwareSetup dialog box Print dialog box Click Quick Print, Normal, Better, or BestUnderstanding the printer software Using the Control Panel Control PanelUnderstanding the printer software Load the paper Printing on plain paperPrinting ideas Customize the print settings Printing photosPrint your document Load the photo paperClick Built-In Color Matching Printing on premium paper Print your photosLoad the premium paper Printing on premium paperPrint your document Printing on both sides of the paper Printing on both sides of the paperClick Print on Both Sides Load the cards Printing cardsPrinting cards Customize the print settings Printing envelopes Print your cardsLoad the envelopes Printing envelopesCustomize the print settings Print your envelopes Printing color images in black and whitePrinting color images in black and white Printing a booklet Printing a bookletLoad the paper Page Printing labels Build your bookletLoad the labels Printing labelsCustomize the print settings Print your labels Printing handoutsPrinting handouts Customize the print settings Print your handouts Load the iron-on transfers Printing iron-on transfersPrinting iron-on transfers Print your iron-on transfers Load the transparencies Printing transparenciesPrinting transparencies Print your transparencies Printing your document in reverse order Printing your document in reverse orderLoad the banner paper Printing a bannerPrinting a banner Customize the print settings Print your banner Printing a posterPrinting a poster Load the paper Print your poster Assemble your posterLoad the custom size paper Printing on custom size paperPrinting on custom size paper Customize the print settings Replacing the print cartridges MaintenanceRemove the used cartridges Install the cartridges Replacing the print cartridgesReplacing the print cartridges Specify cartridge settings in the printer software Specify cartridge settings in the printer softwareAligning the print cartridges Improving print quality Improving print qualityPreserving the print cartridges Preserving the print cartridgesOrdering supplies Ordering suppliesTroubleshooting checklist Setup troubleshootingSolving printer software installation problems When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happensWhen I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens Installing the printer software Uninstalling the printer softwareSolving printer software installation problems Using the World Wide Web General troubleshooting Entering an IP addressUnderstanding error messages and flashing lights Troubleshooting your network printerUnderstanding error messages and flashing lights Paper Jam messageResolving unsuccessful or slow printing Ink Low message Button is blinkingPrinter is plugged in, but does not print Resolving unsuccessful or slow printingTest page does not print Printing a testAlignment page does not print Recovering when your computer stops responding Recovering when your computer stops respondingPrinter ejects a blank page after appearing to print Printer prints very slowlyClearing paper misfeeds or jams Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feedPrinter does not feed specialty media Clearing paper misfeeds or jamsSolving print quality problems Solving print quality problemsPrinter has a paper jam Print is too dark or smudgedVertical straight lines are not smooth Print smears onPrinted characters are improperly formed or misaligned Print quality is poor at the edgesColors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen Solving specialty media problems Solving specialty media problems Electronic emission notices Japanese Vcci notice Glossary Network adapter. See Lexmark adapter Printer port. See USB port Software application. See program Index See print in reverse order print on both sides of the paper