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Lexmark Z600 Series manual Specify cartridge settings in the printer software

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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.

1From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels Z600 Series Control Panel.

2From the Cartridges tab, click Install/Change Cartridge.

The Cartridge Setup dialog box appears. Follow the instruction on the screen to install the cartridges.

3Click Continue.

The Cartridge Verification dialog box appears.

4Select the part numbers of the cartridges you are installing.

5Select Yes, it is old if the cartridge has been used before, or No, it is new if the cartridge has not been used before.

Note: If an old cartridge is incorrectly identified as new cartridge, ink levels in the Control Panel may be incorrect.

6Click OK.

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 improperly formed or are misaligned at the left margin.

•Vertical, straight lines are wavy.

To align the cartridges:

1Load paper.

2From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels Z600 Series Control Panel.

3From the Cartridges tab, click Align Cartridges. The Cartridge Alignment dialog box appears.

4Click Continue to print the alignment page. The alignment page prints.

5Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group on the printed alignment page.

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Lexmark Z600 Series manual Specify cartridge settings in the printer software, Aligning the print cartridges

Contents

Z600 Series Color Jetprinter Setup troubleshootingMaintenance General troubleshootingUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS Edition January2003 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved Chapter 1 Printer overview ContentsChapter 3 Maintenance Chapter 2 Printing ideasGlossary Chapter 4 Setup troubleshootingChapter 5 General troubleshooting NoticesButton Paper support Front cover Paper guide Paper exit tray Printer overviewUnderstanding the printer parts USB cable connectorUnderstanding the printer software Understanding the printer softwarePage Setup dialog box pop-up menu Print dialog boxWhen you want to From thein the upper When you want toFrom the pop-up menuClick Using the Control PanelControl Panel When you want toClick When you want toUnderstanding the printer software 2 To learn more about what you can do with your printer, click ?Step 1 Load the paper Printing ideasPrinting on plain paper Step 1 Load the photo paper Step 2 Customize the print settingsPrinting photos Step 3 Print your documentf Click Built-In Color Matching Step 2 Customize the print settingsStep 1 Load the premium paper Printing on premium paperStep 3 Print your photos Printing on premium paper Step 2 Customize the print settingsStep 3 Print your document Printing on both sides of the paper Printing on both sides of the paperStep 1 Load the paper f Click Print on Both Sides Step 2 Customize the print settingsStep 1 Load the cards Printing cardsPrinting cards Step 2 Customize the print settingsStep 1 Load the envelopes Printing envelopesStep 3 Print your cards Printing envelopes Step 2 Customize the print settingsPrinting color images in black and white Printing color images in black and whiteStep 3 Print your envelopes Step 1 Load the paperPrinting a booklet Printing a bookletStep 2 Customize the print settings Step 3 Print your documentPrinting a booklet Step 2 Customize the print settingsStep 1 Load the paper a From the software program, choose File Print Choose a paper type, print quality, and layoutStep 1 Load the labels Printing labelsStep 4 Build your booklet Printing labels Step 2 Customize the print settingsPrinting handouts Printing handoutsStep 3 Print your labels Step 1 Load the paperPrinting handouts Step 2 Customize the print settings3 Click Continue Step 3 Print your handoutsa Click Print on Both Sides Step 1 Load the iron-on transfers Printing iron-on transfersPrinting iron-on transfers Step 3 Print your iron-on transfersStep 2 Customize the print settings Step 1 Load the transparencies Printing transparenciesPrinting transparencies Step 3 Print your transparenciesStep 2 Customize the print settings Printing your document in reverse order Printing your document in reverse orderStep 2 Customize the print settings Step 1 Load the paperPrinting a banner Printing a bannerStep 1 Load the banner paper Step 3 Print your documentPrinting a banner Step 2 Customize the print settingsStep 3 Print your banner Printing a posterPrinting a poster Step 2 Customize the print settingsStep 1 Load the paper Printed pages with the white edge trimmed from two adjacent sides Step 3 Print your posterStep 4 Assemble your poster Trimmed edgesStep 1 Load the custom size paper Printing on custom size paperPrinting on custom size paper Step 2 Customize the print settingsStep 3 Print your document Remove the used cartridges 3 MaintenanceReplacing the print cartridges Replacing the print cartridges Install the cartridgesNote The front cover must be closed to start a print job Replacing the print cartridges3 Snap the lids closed 4 Close the front cover 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 cartridgesPart number Ordering suppliesOrdering supplies Troubleshooting checklist Setup troubleshootingWhen I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happensSolving printer software installation problems Using the CD that comes with your printer Uninstalling the printer softwareInstalling the printer software Using the World Wide Web Entering an IP address General troubleshootingPaper Jam message Understanding error messages and flashing lightsTroubleshooting your network printer Printer is plugged in, but does not print Resolving unsuccessful or slow printingInk Low message Button is blinkingResolving unsuccessful or slow printing Printing a test pageTest page does not print Alignment page does not printPrinter prints very slowly Recovering when your computer stops respondingPrinter ejects a blank page after appearing to print Extensions Off Clearing paper misfeeds or jamsPaper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Printer does not feed specialty mediaPrint is too dark or smudged Solving print quality problemsPrinter has a paper jam Solving print quality problems Vertical straight lines are not smoothPrint smears on the page 2 Choose Printing Stop Print Queue Print quality is poor at the edgesPrinted characters are improperly formed or misaligned Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screenPhotos do not print as expected Solving specialty media problemsColors on the printout are faded Characters are missing or unexpectedSelect a higher print quality, such as Better or Best Solving specialty media problemsAvis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada NoticesElectronic emission notices Industry Canada compliance statementJapanese VCCI notice continuous form paper. See banner paper Glossaryapplication. See program 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 Page 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky