Z600 Series Color Jetprinter™
User’s Guide for Mac OS 9
A checklist to find solutions to common setup problems.
Learn about the printer parts and the printer software.
How to print several projects on various types of paper.
Caring for your cartridges and ordering supplies.
Error messages, print quality problems, paper jams, and
much more.
January 2003
Contents
Understanding the printer parts...................................................................... 5
Understanding the printer software ................................................................ 6
Printing on plain paper ................................................................................. 12
Printing photos ............................................................................................. 13
Printing on premium paper........................................................................... 15
Printing on both sides of the paper............................................................... 17
Printing cards ............................................................................................... 19
Printing envelopes........................................................................................ 21
Printing a booklet ......................................................................................... 24
Printing labels............................................................................................... 27
Printing handouts ........................................................................................ 29
Printing iron-on transfers.............................................................................. 32
Printing transparencies................................................................................. 34
Printing a banner.......................................................................................... 37
Printing a poster ........................................................................................... 39
Printing on custom size paper...................................................................... 42
Replacing the print cartridges....................................................................... 44
Aligning the print cartridges.......................................................................... 47
Improving print quality .................................................................................. 48
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Preserving the print cartridges ..................................................................... 49
Ordering supplies ......................................................................................... 50
Troubleshooting checklist............................................................................. 51
Solving network printing problems, if the printer is connected to
a network adapter......................................................................................... 55
Clearing paper misfeeds or jams.................................................................. 60
Solving print quality problems ...................................................................... 61
Glossary......................................................................................... 68
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Use this:
When you want to:
Button
• Turn the printer on or off.
• Eject paper from the printer.
• Cancel print jobs.
Front cover
• Install or change print cartridges.
• Clear a paper jam.
Paper exit tray
Stack paper after printing.
Paper guide
Keep paper straight in the printer.
Paper support
Power supply connector
USB cable connector
Connect the power supply to the printer.
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.
“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
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Page Setup dialog box
While the document you want to print is open, use the Page Setup dialog box to select settings such
as paper size. To customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog box:
1 From the software program, choose File Page Setup.
2 Change the settings as needed.
From the pop-up
menu in the upper
Make selections
left corner, choose: from:
When you want to:
General
Paper Size
Choose a paper size or create a custom paper size.
Scaling
Change the scaling value of your document. Valid values are
between 25% and 400%.
Orientation
Watermark
Density
Choose between portrait and landscape.
Choose a watermark design.
Watermark
Adjust from light to heavy watermark imprint.
Resize your watermark design.
Scaling
Your current software program
Select program-specific options for printing. The program
name and the options available vary according to the program
used.
Note: For more information about these settings, click Help.
3 Click OK to apply the settings and close the Page Setup dialog box.
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Print dialog box
While your document is open, you can use the Print dialog box to select settings that affect the
appearance of your document. To customize the settings in the Print dialog box:
1 From the software program, choose File Print.
2 Change the settings as needed.
From the
pop-up menu
in the upper
left corner,
choose:
Select:
Copies
Collated
Pages
When you want to:
General
Specify the number of copies to print (from 1 to 999).
Sort multiple copy jobs.
Print all of the pages in a document or print a range of pages.
Add more time between pages as they exit the printer. Select this option when
Wait for
pages to dry you want to keep documents from smearing.
Paper Type/
Quality
Paper Type Choose Plain (default), Coated, Transparency, Iron-On Transfer, or Glossy/
Photo Paper.
Print Quality Click Quick Print, Normal, Better, or Best.
Normal print quality is recommended for most documents. Higher print quality
settings result in better quality documents, but take longer to print.
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From the
pop-up menu
in the upper
left corner,
choose:
Select:
Booklet
Poster
When you want to:
Print a booklet.
Print a poster.
Layout
Pages/
Sheet
• Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper.
• Print your document with borders.
Print Last
Page First
Print the pages in reverse order so the first page of your document is on top of
the stack in the paper exit tray.
Print on
Both Sides
• Print your document on both sides of the paper.
• Choose a binding edge (side flip or top flip).
Color
ColorSync
Color
Matching
• Choose your printer’s profile from a list of saved color profiles and settings
obtained from ColorSync.
• Set the document intent. Choose from Automatic, Photographic, or
Business Graphics.
Built-In
Color
Matching
Choose the appropriate type of color for your document.
Background
Printing
Print in:
Foreground
Print when you have limited system resources.
Print in:
Print most documents. Background printing is recommended for all jobs
Background unless a problem occurs.
Print Time
• Mark a print job Urgent.
• Set the Normal print time (default).
• Select an exact date and time for the document to print.
• Put a print job on hold.
Your current software
program
Select program-specific options for printing. The program name and the
options available vary according to the program used.
Note: If you want more information about the settings in the Print dialog box, click Help.
3 To save your settings for future print jobs, click Save Settings.
4 To change your settings back to the original factory settings, click Revert to Defaults.
5 Click Print to apply your settings and print your document.
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Control Panel
Use the Control Panel to monitor your printer and printer supplies. You can:
• Install/change cartridges
• Align cartridges
• Print a test page
• Obtain information on ordering supplies
• Obtain software version information
• Configure a network printer
• Clean print nozzles
• Select a printer
Using the Control Panel
1 From the Apple menu, choose Control Panels Z600 Series Control Panel.
Click:
Select:
When you want to:
Cartridges tab
Install/Change
Cartridge
Specify cartridge settings in the printer software when installing or
changing the cartridges. For more information, see “Remove the used
Align Cartridges
Align the cartridges. For more information, see “Aligning the print
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Click:
Select:
When you want to:
Cartridges tab
Clean Print
Nozzles
Improve print quality by cleaning clogged print nozzles. For more
Print Test Page
Order Supplies
Verify if your printer is functioning properly.
Order supplies, such as print cartridges, from the Lexmark Web site.
Offers
Access the Lexmark Web site for offers.
Note: United States and Canada only.
About tab
Obtain printer software version information.
Advanced menu Select Printer
• Select a printer and make it the default printer.
• Find the IP address for the selected printer.
• Add a printer located on a remote subnet. You can add a single
printer or search the subnet for all available printers.
• View a list of all USB, USB print sharing, and network printers.
Network Printer
Configuration
• Configure an unconfigured network printer.
• View a list of network printers.
2 To learn more about what you can do with your printer, click ?.
3 Click the button in the upper left corner to close the Control Panel.
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Printing ideas
Printing on plain paper
You can print up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper.
Step 1: Load the paper
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Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.
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•
Do not force the paper into the printer.
Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper.
Note: If you are using Letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
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Step 2: Customize the print settings
If you are using A4 or letter size paper and you want to print with Normal print quality, you do not
need to adjust the settings.
If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for your paper type.
Step 3: Print your document
1 From the software program, choose File Print.
2 Click Print.
Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets of paper. To print more than 50 pages,
remove the first 50 sheets, and then continue printing.
Printing photos
You can load up to 50 sheets of photo or glossy paper or 100 sheets of coated paper, depending on
the thickness of the paper. You may want to print your photos on plain paper before loading photo
paper and changing your settings. This ensures that you do not waste photo paper perfecting the
image you want to print.
Step 1: Load the photo paper
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For best results, use photo paper designed for inkjet printers.
If your photo paper includes instructions, read them carefully.
Load the paper against the right side of the paper support.
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Make sure your paper is not used or damaged.
Make sure the glossy or coated side is facing you.
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•
Do not force the paper into the printer.
Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper.
Note: If you are using Letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 Choose a paper size and orientation:
a
From the software program, choose File Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose U.S. Letter or A4.
From Orientation, click the portrait or landscape icon.
c
d Click OK.
2 Choose a paper type, print quality, and color setting:
a
From the software program, choose File Print.
b From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Paper Type/Quality.
From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Glossy/Photo Paper.
c
d From Print Quality, click Better or Best.
Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may take longer
to print.
e
f
From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Color.
Click Built-In Color Matching.
g From the Document Color pop-up menu, choose Natural Color.
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Step 3: Print your photos
Click Print.
Note: To prevent smearing, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry
before stacking. You can also set extra time between pages as they exit the printer.
For help, see the entry on “Wait for pages to dry” on page 8.
Printing on premium paper
You can load up to 100 pages of premium paper, depending on the thickness of the paper.
Step 1: Load the premium paper
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If your paper includes instructions, read them carefully.
Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.
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•
Make sure your paper is not used or damaged.
Make sure the print side is facing you.
Do not force the paper into the printer.
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•
Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper.
Note: If you are using Letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 Choose a paper size and orientation:
a
From the software program, choose File Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size for your document. To set a
c
From Orientation, click the portrait or landscape icon.
d Click OK.
2 Choose a paper type and print quality:
a
From the software program, choose File Print.
b From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Paper Type/Quality.
From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Coated.
c
d From Print Quality, select your preferred print quality. Normal is the default.
Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may take longer
to print.
Step 3: Print your document
Click Print.
Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets of paper. To print more than 50 pages,
remove the first 50 sheets, and then continue printing.
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Printing on both sides of the paper
Conserve paper by printing on both sides. You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time,
depending on the thickness of the paper. For the best print quality, use thick paper.
Step 1: Load the paper
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Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.
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•
•
Make sure the print side is facing you.
Do not force the paper into the printer.
Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper.
Note: If you are using Letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
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Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 Choose a paper size and orientation:
a
From the software program, choose File Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the paper size for your document. To set a
c
From Orientation, click the portrait or landscape icon.
d Click OK.
2 Choose a paper type, print quality, and layout:
a
From the software program, choose File Print.
b From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Paper Type/Quality.
From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Plain.
c
d From Print Quality, select your preferred print quality. Normal is the default.
Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may take longer
to print.
e
f
From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Layout.
Click Print on Both Sides.
g Click the icon for the binding edge (top flip or side flip) for your document.
If you select top flip, the pages of your document turn like the pages of a legal pad. If you
select side flip, the pages of your document turn like the pages of a magazine.
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Step 3: Print your document
1 Click Print.
The odd-numbered pages print, and then your printer software prompts you to reload the
paper.
2 Remove the stack of paper from the paper exit tray.
3 Load the stack of paper and reloading instruction page, with the printed side facing away from
you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support.
4 Click Continue.
The even-numbered pages print.
Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets of paper. To print more than 50 pages,
remove the first 50 sheets, and then continue printing.
Printing cards
You can load up to 25 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards into the paper support,
depending on the thickness of the cards.
Step 1: Load the cards
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If your cards include instructions, read them carefully.
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Load the cards vertically against the right side of the paper support.
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•
•
Make sure your cards are not used or damaged.
Make sure the print side is facing you.
Do not force the cards into the printer.
Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the cards.
Note: If you are using Letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 Choose a paper size and orientation:
a
From the software program, choose File Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose a card size.
From Orientation, click the portrait or landscape icon.
d Click OK.
c
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2 Choose a paper type and print quality:
From the software program, choose File Print.
b From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Paper Type/Quality.
a
c
From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Glossy/Photo Paper for photo cards and
Plain for other types of cards.
d From Print Quality, click Better or Best for photo and greeting cards and Normal for other
types of cards.
Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may take longer
to print.
Step 3: Print your cards
Click Print.
Note: You can remove each card as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking, or
you can set extra time between pages as they exit the printer. For help, see the
entry on “Wait for pages to dry” on page 8.
Printing envelopes
You can load up to 10 envelopes, depending on the thickness of the envelopes.
Step 1: Load the envelopes
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Load the envelopes vertically against the right side of the paper support.
Note: Do not use envelopes with holes, windows, deep embossing, metal clasps, string
ties, or metal folding bars.
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•
Make sure your envelopes are not used or damaged.
Make sure the print side is facing you.
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Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner.
Do not force the envelopes into the printer.
Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the envelopes.
Step 2: Customize the print settings
1 Choose an envelope size and orientation:
a
From the software program, choose File Page Setup.
b From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose the appropriate envelope size. To use a
custom envelope size, see “Printing on custom size paper” on page 42.
c
From Orientation, make sure that you select the landscape icon.
Note: Many software programs are designed to override the envelope settings in the
Page Setup. Make sure that the landscape orientation is also selected in your
software program.
d Click OK.
2 Choose a paper type and print quality:
a
From the software program, choose File Print.
b From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Paper Type/Quality.
From the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Plain.
c
d From Print Quality, select your preferred print quality. Normal is the default.
Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may take longer
to print.
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Step 3: Print your envelopes
Click Print.
Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 10 envelopes. To print more than 10 envelopes,
remove the first 10 envelopes, and then continue printing.
Printing color images in black and white
You can print color images in black ink.
Note: This setting is only available if there is a black print cartridge installed.
Step 1: Load the paper
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Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support.
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•
Make sure your paper is not used or damaged.
Make sure the print side is facing you.
Do not force the paper into the printer.
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