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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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Lexmark Z600 Series When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens, Solving printer software installation problems

Contents

Setup troubleshooting MaintenanceGeneral troubleshooting Z600 Series Color Jetprinter2003 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved Edition JanuaryUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS Contents Chapter 3 MaintenanceChapter 2 Printing ideas Chapter 1 Printer overviewChapter 4 Setup troubleshooting Chapter 5 General troubleshootingNotices GlossaryPrinter overview Understanding the printer partsUSB cable connector Button Paper support Front cover Paper guide Paper exit trayUnderstanding the printer software Understanding the printer softwarePage Setup dialog box Print dialog box When you want toFrom the pop-up menuWhen you want to From thepop-up menu in the upperUsing the Control Panel Control PanelWhen you want to ClickWhen you want to Understanding the printer software2 To learn more about what you can do with your printer, click ? ClickPrinting on plain paper Printing ideasStep 1 Load the paper Step 2 Customize the print settings Printing photosStep 3 Print your document Step 1 Load the photo paperStep 2 Customize the print settings f Click Built-In Color MatchingStep 3 Print your photos Printing on premium paperStep 1 Load the premium paper Step 3 Print your document Step 2 Customize the print settingsPrinting on premium paper Step 1 Load the paper Printing on both sides of the paperPrinting on both sides of the paper Step 2 Customize the print settings f Click Print on Both SidesPrinting cards Step 1 Load the cardsStep 2 Customize the print settings Printing cardsStep 3 Print your cards Printing envelopesStep 1 Load the envelopes Step 2 Customize the print settings Printing envelopesPrinting color images in black and white Step 3 Print your envelopesStep 1 Load the paper Printing color images in black and whitePrinting a booklet Step 2 Customize the print settingsStep 3 Print your document Printing a bookletStep 1 Load the paper Step 2 Customize the print settingsPrinting a booklet Choose a paper type, print quality, and layout a From the software program, choose File PrintStep 4 Build your booklet Printing labelsStep 1 Load the labels Step 2 Customize the print settings Printing labelsPrinting handouts Step 3 Print your labelsStep 1 Load the paper Printing handoutsStep 2 Customize the print settings Printing handoutsa Click Print on Both Sides Step 3 Print your handouts3 Click Continue Printing iron-on transfers Step 1 Load the iron-on transfersStep 2 Customize the print settings Step 3 Print your iron-on transfersPrinting iron-on transfers Printing transparencies Step 1 Load the transparenciesStep 2 Customize the print settings Step 3 Print your transparenciesPrinting transparencies Printing your document in reverse order Step 2 Customize the print settingsStep 1 Load the paper Printing your document in reverse orderPrinting a banner Step 1 Load the banner paperStep 3 Print your document Printing a bannerStep 2 Customize the print settings Printing a bannerPrinting a poster Step 3 Print your bannerStep 1 Load the paper Step 2 Customize the print settingsPrinting a poster Step 3 Print your poster Step 4 Assemble your posterTrimmed edges Printed pages with the white edge trimmed from two adjacent sidesPrinting on custom size paper Step 1 Load the custom size paperStep 3 Print your document Step 2 Customize the print settingsPrinting on custom size paper Replacing the print cartridges 3 MaintenanceRemove the used cartridges Install the cartridges Replacing the print cartridges3 Snap the lids closed 4 Close the front cover Replacing the print cartridgesNote The front cover must be closed to start a print job Aligning the print cartridges Specify cartridge settings in the printer softwareSpecify cartridge settings in the printer software Improving print quality Improving print qualityPreserving the print cartridges Preserving the print cartridgesOrdering supplies Ordering suppliesPart number Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklistSolving 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 softwareUsing the CD that comes with your printer Using the World Wide Web General troubleshooting Entering an IP addressTroubleshooting your network printer Understanding error messages and flashing lightsPaper Jam message Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing Ink Low messageButton is blinking Printer is plugged in, but does not printPrinting a test page Test page does not printAlignment page does not print Resolving unsuccessful or slow printingPrinter ejects a blank page after appearing to print Recovering when your computer stops respondingPrinter prints very slowly Clearing paper misfeeds or jams Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feedPrinter does not feed specialty media Extensions OffPrinter has a paper jam Solving print quality problemsPrint is too dark or smudged Print smears on the page Vertical straight lines are not smoothSolving print quality problems Print quality is poor at the edges Printed characters are improperly formed or misalignedColors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen 2 Choose Printing Stop Print QueueSolving specialty media problems Colors on the printout are fadedCharacters are missing or unexpected Photos do not print as expectedSolving specialty media problems Select a higher print quality, such as Better or BestNotices Electronic emission noticesIndustry Canada compliance statement Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du CanadaJapanese VCCI notice application. See program Glossarycontinuous form paper. See banner paper 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