Preserving the print cartridges | Lexmark Z600 Series guide

3Wipe 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 44. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.

c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

Nozzles

dUsing another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

Contacts

eAllow the nozzles and contacts to dry completely.

fReinstall the print cartridges, and then print your document again.

If the print quality has not improved, try cleaning the print cartridge nozzles up to two more times.

If print quality is still unsatisfactory, replace your print cartridges. For help, see “Replacing the print cartridges” on page 44.

Preserving the print cartridges

To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from your printer:

•Keep a new print cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it.

•Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. The print cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period.

Lexmark’s printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. We do not recommend the use of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies.

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Lexmark Z600 Series manual Preserving the print cartridges

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 supplies Edition January Contents Setup troubleshooting Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Understanding the printer software Understanding the printer software Setup dialog box Click Quick Print, Normal, Better, or Best Print dialog box Understanding the printer software Control Panel Using the Control Panel Understanding the printer software Load the paper Printing on plain paperPrinting ideas Printing photos Customize the print settingsPrint your document Load the photo paper Click Built-In Color Matching Print your photos Printing on premium paperLoad the premium paper Printing on premium paper Print your document Printing on both sides of the paper Printing on both sides of the paper Click Print on Both Sides Load the cards Printing cardsPrinting cards Customize the print settings Print your cards Printing envelopesLoad the envelopes Printing envelopes Customize the print settings Print your envelopes Printing color images in black and whitePrinting color images in black and white Printing a booklet Printing a booklet Load the paper Page Build your booklet Printing labelsLoad the labels Printing labels Customize 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 order Load the banner paper Printing a bannerPrinting a banner Customize the print settings Print your banner Printing a posterPrinting a poster Load the paper Assemble your poster Print your poster Load 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 Replacing the print cartridges Install the cartridges Replacing 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 quality Preserving the print cartridges Preserving the print cartridges Ordering supplies Ordering supplies Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Solving 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 Entering an IP address General troubleshooting Troubleshooting your network printer Understanding error messages and flashing lightsUnderstanding error messages and flashing lights Paper Jam message Ink Low message Button is blinking Resolving unsuccessful or slow printingPrinter is plugged in, but does not print Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing Test 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 slowly Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Clearing paper misfeeds or jamsPrinter does not feed specialty media Clearing paper misfeeds or jams Solving print quality problems Solving print quality problemsPrinter has a paper jam Print is too dark or smudged Print smears on Vertical straight lines are not smooth Printed 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