Lexmark Z600 Series Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing, Ink Low message Button is blinking

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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 atwww.lexmark.com. For help in replacing the cartridges, see “Replacing the print cartridges” on page 44.

Button is blinking

Check your computer screen for error messages.

•If the printer is out of paper:

1 Load paper.

2 Press the button.

•If the printer has a paper jam, see “Printer has a paper jam” on page 61.

Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing

The following topics can help you correct unsuccessful or slow printing.

Printer is plugged in, but does not print

Make sure:

•The printer is on and the printer cable is securely attached at both ends. If your printer is connected to a network, make sure the Lexmark adapter is on and all indicator lights are on. For help, refer to the adapter documentation.

•The paper is loaded correctly and not pushed too far into the printer. If the paper is jammed, see “Clearing paper misfeeds or jams” on page 60.

•The printer is not held or paused. To check the printer status:

1 From your desktop, double-click the Z600 Series printer icon. 2 Make sure the Hold button is not selected.

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Contents How to print several projects on various types of paper Checklist to find solutions to common setup problemsLearn about the printer parts and the printer software Caring for your cartridges and ordering suppliesEdition January Contents Setup troubleshooting Printer overview Understanding the printer partsUnderstanding the printer software Understanding the printer softwareSetup dialog box Click Quick Print, Normal, Better, or Best Print dialog boxUnderstanding the printer software Control Panel Using the Control PanelUnderstanding the printer software Printing on plain paper Load the paperPrinting ideas Printing photos Customize the print settingsPrint your document Load the photo paperClick Built-In Color Matching Print your photos Printing on premium paperLoad 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 Printing cards Load the cardsPrinting cards Customize the print settings Print your cards Printing envelopesLoad the envelopes Printing envelopesCustomize the print settings Printing color images in black and white Print your envelopesPrinting color images in black and white Printing a booklet Printing a bookletLoad the paper Page Build your booklet Printing labelsLoad the labels Printing labelsCustomize the print settings Printing handouts Print your labelsPrinting handouts Customize the print settings Print your handouts Printing iron-on transfers Load the iron-on transfersPrinting iron-on transfers Print your iron-on transfers Printing transparencies Load the transparenciesPrinting transparencies Print your transparencies Printing your document in reverse order Printing your document in reverse orderPrinting a banner Load the banner paperPrinting a banner Customize the print settings Printing a poster Print your bannerPrinting a poster Load the paper Assemble your poster Print your posterPrinting on custom size paper Load the custom size paperPrinting on custom size paper Customize the print settings Maintenance Replacing the print cartridgesRemove the used cartridges Replacing the print cartridges Install the 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 suppliesSetup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklistWhen I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens Solving printer software installation problemsWhen I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens Uninstalling the printer software Installing the printer softwareSolving printer software installation problems Using the World Wide Web Entering an IP address General troubleshootingTroubleshooting your network printer Understanding error messages and flashing lightsUnderstanding error messages and flashing lights Paper Jam messageInk Low message Button is blinking Resolving unsuccessful or slow printingPrinter is plugged in, but does not print Resolving unsuccessful or slow printingPrinting a test Test page does not printAlignment 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 slowlyPaper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Clearing paper misfeeds or jamsPrinter 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 smudgedPrint smears on Vertical straight lines are not smoothPrint quality is poor at the edges Printed characters are improperly formed or misalignedColors 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