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January 2003 www.lexmark.com Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™ P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™ User's Guide for Windows • Setup troubleshooting A checklist to find solutions to common setup problems. • Printer overview Learn about the printer parts and the printer software. • Printing ideas How to print several projects on various types of paper. • Maintenance Caring for your cartridges and ordering supplies. • General troubleshooting Error messages, print quality problems, paper jams, and much more.
January 2003 www.lexmark.com Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™ P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™ User's Guide for Windows • Setup troubleshooting A checklist to find solutions to common setup problems. • Printer overview Learn about the printer parts and the printer software. • Printing ideas How to print several projects on various types of paper. • Maintenance Caring for your cartridges and ordering supplies. • General troubleshooting Error messages, print quality problems, paper jams, and much more.
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...printer parts 5 Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only 7 Using the printer software 8 Using the paper type sensor 12 Chapter 2: Printing ideas 13 Printing on plain paper 13 Printing photos 14 Printing on premium or coated paper 16 Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 17 Printing cards 19 Printing envelopes 21 Printing color... 35 Printing your document in reverse order 37 Printing a banner 39 Printing on custom size paper 41 Chapter 3: Maintenance 43 Replacing the print cartridges 43 Aligning the print cartridges 47 Improving print quality 47 Contents 3
...printer parts 5 Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only 7 Using the printer software 8 Using the paper type sensor 12 Chapter 2: Printing ideas 13 Printing on plain paper 13 Printing photos 14 Printing on premium or coated paper 16 Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 17 Printing cards 19 Printing envelopes 21 Printing color... 35 Printing your document in reverse order 37 Printing a banner 39 Printing on custom size paper 41 Chapter 3: Maintenance 43 Replacing the print cartridges 43 Aligning the print cartridges 47 Improving print quality 47 Contents 3
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Preserving the print cartridges 49 Ordering supplies 50 Chapter 4: Setup troubleshooting 51 Troubleshooting checklist 51 Solving printer software installation problems 52 Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 55 Solving network printing problems 55 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 55 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 57 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 59 Solving print quality problems 60 Solving specialty media problems 63 Notices 64 Glossary 66 Index 70 Contents 4
Preserving the print cartridges 49 Ordering supplies 50 Chapter 4: Setup troubleshooting 51 Troubleshooting checklist 51 Solving printer software installation problems 52 Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 55 Solving network printing problems 55 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 55 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 57 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 59 Solving print quality problems 60 Solving specialty media problems 63 Notices 64 Glossary 66 Index 70 Contents 4
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Understanding the printer parts 6 Stack paper after printing. Use this: Front cover Memory card slots Paper exit tray When you want to: • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Access your photos. Lexmark P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™ USB cable connector Power supply connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Paper exit tray Paper Feed button Power button Memory card slots USB card reader The following table describes each part.
Understanding the printer parts 6 Stack paper after printing. Use this: Front cover Memory card slots Paper exit tray When you want to: • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear paper jams. Access your photos. Lexmark P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™ USB cable connector Power supply connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Paper exit tray Paper Feed button Power button Memory card slots USB card reader The following table describes each part.
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Print Color Images in your color cartridge. Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or...• Normal when you want to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to print. For ... documents turn like the pages of a legal pad. Using the printer software 10 Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor when you want the paper type sensor to detect the paper...
Print Color Images in your color cartridge. Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or...• Normal when you want to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to print. For ... documents turn like the pages of a legal pad. Using the printer software 10 Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor when you want the paper type sensor to detect the paper...
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... project information. • View tips for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to for printer help. Using the printer software 11 There are two ways to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center. • Double...
... project information. • View tips for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to for printer help. Using the printer software 11 There are two ways to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center. • Double...
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If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Note: You may need to adjust the settings. To print on cartridges, see page 19. You can load up to 25 sheets at a time, depending on the thickness of the ...to your other software program's documentation for inkjet printers. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using another software program, you may want to print on plain paper before loading your photo paper and changing your settings. You can also use photo paper that is made for more information...
If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Note: You may need to adjust the settings. To print on cartridges, see page 19. You can load up to 25 sheets at a time, depending on the thickness of the ...to your other software program's documentation for inkjet printers. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using another software program, you may want to print on plain paper before loading your photo paper and changing your settings. You can also use photo paper that is made for more information...
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Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black and white You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper support. • ... to the left side of the paper. Printing color images in your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to...
Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black and white You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper support. • ... to the left side of the paper. Printing color images in your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to...
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... 3 Maintenance Replacing the print cartridges The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series uses the following cartridges: Left cartridge carrier: Color cartridges only 19 20 25 Right cartridge carrier: Black or Photo cartridges 48 50 55 90 (Photo) Note: You can use the printer with a photo cartridge. You must have a color cartridge installed when you print with just a color cartridge or just a black cartridge. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power...
... 3 Maintenance Replacing the print cartridges The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series uses the following cartridges: Left cartridge carrier: Color cartridges only 19 20 25 Right cartridge carrier: Black or Photo cartridges 48 50 55 90 (Photo) Note: You can use the printer with a photo cartridge. You must have a color cartridge installed when you print with just a color cartridge or just a black cartridge. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power...
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... front cover. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to start a print job. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has been used before). Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. Note: The front cover must...
... front cover. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to start a print job. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has been used before). Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. Note: The front cover must...
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... to the printer. The print cartridges do not recommend use of refilled cartridges. i If the print quality does not improve, repeat step 3 up to dry completely. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. For best...cartridges. h Print your photo cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit when not in the direction shown. j If print quality is included with new photo print cartridges. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in an airtight container. Refilling cartridges...
... to the printer. The print cartridges do not recommend use of refilled cartridges. i If the print quality does not improve, repeat step 3 up to dry completely. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. For best...cartridges. h Print your photo cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit when not in the direction shown. j If print quality is included with new photo print cartridges. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in an airtight container. Refilling cartridges...
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... If you install the printer software correctly? Are any printer lights blinking? Did you are on a network, make sure your list of both print cartridges? For help , see page 45. Setup troubleshooting 51 From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not... appear in your computer is on, and all indicator lights are using your printer on . For more ...
... If you install the printer software correctly? Are any printer lights blinking? Did you are on a network, make sure your list of both print cartridges? For help , see page 45. Setup troubleshooting 51 From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not... appear in your computer is on, and all indicator lights are using your printer on . For more ...
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... error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on your cartridges is running out of your printer. Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. Paper Jam message For help clearing a ... 63 Solving network printing problems If you can: • Click OK. General troubleshooting 55 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink.
... error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on your cartridges is running out of your printer. Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. Paper Jam message For help clearing a ... 63 Solving network printing problems If you can: • Click OK. General troubleshooting 55 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink.
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... page 60. For more information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 The paper feed light is blinking If the printer is stalled. 1 Check your computer screen for error messages. 2 Turn the...
... page 60. For more information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 The paper feed light is blinking If the printer is stalled. 1 Check your computer screen for error messages. 2 Turn the...
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... 58 For help , see : - For help , see page 52. For help , see page 45. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , first see the troubleshooting checklist on page 51, and then: • If the paper is incorrect, remove...Make sure you check these items, print a test page. Windows XP: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 In the Printers folder, make sure there is only one Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. • If you are connected to print Make sure: • You removed the ...
... 58 For help , see : - For help , see page 52. For help , see page 45. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , first see the troubleshooting checklist on page 51, and then: • If the paper is incorrect, remove...Make sure you check these items, print a test page. Windows XP: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 In the Printers folder, make sure there is only one Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. • If you are connected to print Make sure: • You removed the ...
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... of the paper support. The following topics can help , see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. Solving print quality problems 60 For help , check your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles. For help , see "Printing ideas" on... . Note: Do not force the paper into the printer and cannot be removed: 1 Turn the printer off . If you improve an unsatisfactory document. b Pull firmly on...
... of the paper support. The following topics can help , see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. Solving print quality problems 60 For help , check your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles. For help , see "Printing ideas" on... . Note: Do not force the paper into the printer and cannot be removed: 1 Turn the printer off . If you improve an unsatisfactory document. b Pull firmly on...
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... setting: • 6.35 mm (0.25 in .) recommended for color print jobs Solving print quality problems 61 Vertical straight lines are missing or unexpected • Make sure the Lexmark printer is appropriate for U.S. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight... lines in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. Remove each page as the default printer. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles ...
... setting: • 6.35 mm (0.25 in .) recommended for color print jobs Solving print quality problems 61 Vertical straight lines are missing or unexpected • Make sure the Lexmark printer is appropriate for U.S. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight... lines in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. Remove each page as the default printer. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles ...
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.... To cancel all print jobs: 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click your printer icon. 3 Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. Select Natural Color as expected • Use a photo paper designed for all print jobs and print your document ...Repeat steps 3 through 4 for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. Colors on page 47. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 47. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help ,...
.... To cancel all print jobs: 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click your printer icon. 3 Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. Select Natural Color as expected • Use a photo paper designed for all print jobs and print your document ...Repeat steps 3 through 4 for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. Colors on page 47. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 47. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help ,...
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... or transparencies at a time. • Use a photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with specialty media. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 35. • Remove each page as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. The Print dialog box...
... or transparencies at a time. • Use a photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with specialty media. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 35. • Remove each page as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. The Print dialog box...
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..., and bundled to print. booklets. coated paper. See banner paper. The printer automatically used when you print on your print cartridge that ejects from your printer during cartridge alignment. Glossary alignment page. A page with one complete copy of paper. alignment... automatically aligns the print cartridges. A group of perforated inkjet paper designed for high-quality printed images. Treated paper designed for banners. continuous form paper. A nonstandard paper size. default printer. driver. See printer software. A printer software option that lets you...
..., and bundled to print. booklets. coated paper. See banner paper. The printer automatically used when you print on your print cartridge that ejects from your printer during cartridge alignment. Glossary alignment page. A page with one complete copy of paper. alignment... automatically aligns the print cartridges. A group of perforated inkjet paper designed for high-quality printed images. Treated paper designed for banners. continuous form paper. A nonstandard paper size. default printer. driver. See printer software. A printer software option that lets you...