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Lexmark Z600 Series Printing a test page, Test page does not print, Alignment page does not print

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•The printer is set as the default printer. To set the printer as the default: 1 From your desktop, double-click the Z600 Series printer icon.

2 From the Printing menu, choose Select Default Printer.

After you check these items, try printing a test page.

Printing a test page

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

2From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test Page.

•If the test page prints, the printer is working properly.

•If the test page does not print, continue with the following section or refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information.

Test page does not print

For help, first see “Troubleshooting checklist” on page 51, and then:

•If the paper is jammed, see “Clearing paper misfeeds or jams” on page 60.

•Make sure 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.

3 Try printing your test page again. If it still does not print, see:

–“Solving printer software installation problems” on page 52

–“Solving network printing problems, if the printer is connected to a network adapter” on page 55

–“Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing” on page 57

Alignment page does not print

Make sure:

•You completely removed the transparent tape and sticker from the back and bottom of the print cartridges.

•You installed the cartridges correctly. For help, see “Install the cartridges” on page 45.

•You loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper into the printer.

•If you are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on. For more information, see the adapter documentation.

Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing

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Lexmark Z600 Series manual Printing a test page, Test page does not print, Alignment page does not print

Contents

General troubleshooting Setup troubleshootingMaintenance Z600 Series Color Jetprinter2003 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved Edition JanuaryUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS Chapter 2 Printing ideas ContentsChapter 3 Maintenance Chapter 1 Printer overviewNotices Chapter 4 Setup troubleshootingChapter 5 General troubleshooting GlossaryUSB cable connector Printer overviewUnderstanding the printer parts Button Paper support Front cover Paper guide Paper exit trayUnderstanding the printer software Understanding the printer softwarePage Setup dialog box From the Print dialog boxWhen you want to pop-up menupop-up menu When you want toFrom the in the upperWhen you want to Using the Control PanelControl Panel Click2 To learn more about what you can do with your printer, click ? When you want toUnderstanding the printer software ClickPrinting on plain paper Printing ideasStep 1 Load the paper Step 3 Print your document Step 2 Customize the print settingsPrinting photos 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 envelopesStep 1 Load the paper Printing color images in black and whiteStep 3 Print your envelopes Printing color images in black and whiteStep 3 Print your document Printing a bookletStep 2 Customize the print settings 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 labelsStep 1 Load the paper Printing handoutsStep 3 Print your labels 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 Step 1 Load the paper Printing your document in reverse orderStep 2 Customize the print settings Printing your document in reverse orderStep 3 Print your document Printing a bannerStep 1 Load the banner paper 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 Trimmed edges Step 3 Print your posterStep 4 Assemble your poster 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 Button is blinking Resolving unsuccessful or slow printingInk Low message Printer is plugged in, but does not printAlignment page does not print Printing a test pageTest 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 Printer does not feed specialty media Clearing paper misfeeds or jamsPaper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed 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 Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen Print quality is poor at the edgesPrinted characters are improperly formed or misaligned 2 Choose Printing Stop Print QueueCharacters are missing or unexpected Solving specialty media problemsColors on the printout are faded Photos do not print as expectedSolving specialty media problems Select a higher print quality, such as Better or BestIndustry Canada compliance statement NoticesElectronic emission notices 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