Understanding the printer software | Lexmark Z600 Series instruction

Use this:	When you want to:
Button	• Turn the printer on or off.
	• Eject paper from the printer.
	• Cancel print jobs.
	• Check the printer status. For more information, see “Understanding error
	messages and flashing lights” on page 56.

Front cover	• Install or change print cartridges.
	• Clear a paper jam.

Paper exit tray	Stack paper after printing.

Paper guide	Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer.

Paper support	Keep paper straight in the printer.

Power supply connector	Connect the power supply to the printer.

USB cable connector	Connect the printer to the computer with a USB cable.

Understanding the printer software

Your printer integrates with the Page Setup dialog box and Print dialog box that come with Mac OS 9. The CD that comes with your printer also includes the Control Panel.

To customize the settings for your document, refer to the “Page Setup dialog box” on page 7 and the “Print dialog box” on page 8. For more information on which settings to select for your document, see “Printing ideas” on page 12. When you install the printer software, the Page Setup and Print dialog boxes are set to these default settings:

Print Quality: Normal	Paper Type: Plain
Paper Size: A4 or Letter	Orientation: Portrait

Understanding the printer software

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Lexmark Z600 Series manual Understanding the printer software

Contents

Learn about the printer parts and the printer software Checklist to find solutions to common setup problemsHow to print several projects on various types of paper Caring for your cartridges and ordering supplies Edition January Contents Setup troubleshooting Understanding the printer parts Printer overview Understanding the printer software Understanding the printer software Setup dialog box Print dialog box Click Quick Print, Normal, Better, or Best Understanding the printer software Using the Control Panel Control Panel Understanding the printer software Printing on plain paper Load the paperPrinting ideas Print your document Customize the print settingsPrinting photos Load the photo paper Click Built-In Color Matching Load the premium paper Printing on premium paperPrint your photos 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 Printing cards Load the cardsPrinting cards Customize the print settings Load the envelopes Printing envelopesPrint your cards Printing envelopes Customize the print settings Printing color images in black and white Print your envelopesPrinting color images in black and white Printing a booklet Printing a booklet Load the paper Page Load the labels Printing labelsBuild your booklet Printing labels Customize 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 order Printing a banner Load the banner paperPrinting a banner Customize the print settings Printing a poster Print your bannerPrinting a poster Load the paper Print your poster Assemble your poster Printing 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 Install the cartridges Replacing the print 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 Troubleshooting checklist Setup troubleshooting When 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 General troubleshooting Entering an IP address Understanding error messages and flashing lights Understanding error messages and flashing lightsTroubleshooting your network printer Paper Jam message Printer is plugged in, but does not print Resolving unsuccessful or slow printingInk Low message Button is blinking Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing Printing a test Test page does not printAlignment page does not print Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print Recovering when your computer stops respondingRecovering when your computer stops responding Printer prints very slowly Printer does not feed specialty media Clearing paper misfeeds or jamsPaper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Clearing paper misfeeds or jams Printer has a paper jam Solving print quality problemsSolving print quality problems Print is too dark or smudged Vertical straight lines are not smooth Print smears on Print 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