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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. January 2003 www.lexmark.com
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Contents Chapter 1: Printer overview 5 Understanding the 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 ... Printing transparencies 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
Contents Chapter 1: Printer overview 5 Understanding the 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 ... Printing transparencies 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. 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. 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.
Understanding the printer parts 6 Stack paper after printing. 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. 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.
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...you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a magazine. If your color cartridge. Print Color Images in reverse order. • The number of a document. If you want to apply your printer. • Use my choice when you want to select the paper type. • Automatic...finished documents turn. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Using the printer software 10 Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor when you want to save the ink in your settings. For...
...you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a magazine. If your color cartridge. Print Color Images in reverse order. • The number of a document. If you want to apply your printer. • Use my choice when you want to select the paper type. • Automatic...finished documents turn. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Using the printer software 10 Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor when you want to save the ink in your settings. For...
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... refer to for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center desktop icon. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC...
... refer to for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center desktop icon. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC...
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... you want to print a borderless photo using another software program, you may want to your other software program's documentation for more information on cartridges, see page 19. Printing photos 14 Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you use: • The photo software ...not need to manually adjust settings such as: • Paper size • Page margins • Image size Refer to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. To print on photo cards, see page 43. • Photo paper. You can also use photo paper that is made for your ...
... you want to print a borderless photo using another software program, you may want to your other software program's documentation for more information on cartridges, see page 19. Printing photos 14 Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you use: • The photo software ...not need to manually adjust settings such as: • Paper size • Page margins • Image size Refer to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. To print on photo cards, see page 43. • Photo paper. You can also use photo paper that is made for your ...
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Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing ... on the thickness of the paper. Printing color images in black and white 23 Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to conserve ink in black helps to the left side of the paper.
Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing ... on the thickness of the paper. Printing color images in black and white 23 Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to conserve ink in black helps to the left side of the paper.
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... when you print with just a color cartridge or just a black cartridge. 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. For information about ordering supplies, see page...
... when you print with just a color cartridge or just a black cartridge. 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. For information about ordering supplies, see page...
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... Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings 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...
... Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings 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...
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... cloth against the contacts for an extended period. g Reinsert the print cartridges. A print cartridge storage unit is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. h Print your photo cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit when not in the direction shown. i If the print...
... cloth against the contacts for an extended period. g Reinsert the print cartridges. A print cartridge storage unit is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. h Print your photo cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit when not in the direction shown. i If the print...
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... firmly attached to the adapter documentation. Are any printer lights blinking? Is the paper loaded correctly? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your list of both your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are both print cartridges? For help, see "Understanding error messages and flashing...
... firmly attached to the adapter documentation. Are any printer lights blinking? Is the paper loaded correctly? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your list of both your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are both print cartridges? For help, see "Understanding error messages and flashing...
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... message appears you are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on your printer. An Ink Low message appears when one of your computer screen and blinking lights on page 60. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your cartridges is running out of ink. General troubleshooting 55...
... message appears you are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on your printer. An Ink Low message appears when one of your computer screen and blinking lights on page 60. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your cartridges is running out of ink. General troubleshooting 55...
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..., see 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. For help , see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on page 59. If the printer has a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on . Understanding error messages and flashing...
..., see 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. For help , see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on page 59. If the printer has a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on . Understanding error messages and flashing...
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... page again. For help , see page 45. • Your cartridge does not have not installed multiple copies of the print cartridges. 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...
... page again. For help , see page 45. • Your cartridge does not have not installed multiple copies of the print cartridges. 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...
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... paper type. • You are using a specialty media or envelope size supported by your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles. The following topics can help , see page 8. For help , see "Printing ideas" on page 60. Print is too ... against the right side of the envelopes or specialty media. If you improve an unsatisfactory document. Printer has a paper jam If the paper is unsatisfactory, you may need to adjust your printer. • Your software program is designed to the left edge of the paper support. For ...
... paper type. • You are using a specialty media or envelope size supported by your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles. The following topics can help , see page 8. For help , see "Printing ideas" on page 60. Print is too ... against the right side of the envelopes or specialty media. If you improve an unsatisfactory document. Printer has a paper jam If the paper is unsatisfactory, you may need to adjust your printer. • Your software program is designed to the left edge of the paper support. For ...
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...print quality" on page 47. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 47. Remove each page as the default printer. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. If you do not want to print a borderless document, your margins must fall within these settings: Margin: ...or unexpected • Make sure the Lexmark printer is appropriate for color print jobs Solving print quality problems 61 • Make sure the print quality setting is selected as it exits the printer and let it dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts.
...print quality" on page 47. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 47. Remove each page as the default printer. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. If you do not want to print a borderless document, your margins must fall within these settings: Margin: ...or unexpected • Make sure the Lexmark printer is appropriate for color print jobs Solving print quality problems 61 • Make sure the print quality setting is selected as it exits the printer and let it dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts.
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...ink differently and prints with color variations. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. To cancel all print jobs: 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click your document open, click File Print. Check the ink levels in the ... 4 From the Document menu, click Cancel. • Repeat steps 3 through 4 for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 47. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Printed characters are faded Try the suggestions listed in the...
...ink differently and prints with color variations. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. To cancel all print jobs: 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click your document open, click File Print. Check the ink levels in the ... 4 From the Document menu, click Cancel. • Repeat steps 3 through 4 for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 47. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Printed characters are faded Try the suggestions listed in the...
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...on page 35. • Remove each page as it exits the printer, and then let it dry completely before stacking. For help solve problems... with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. For help , see "Printing photos" on page 14 or "...(with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together • Load one ...time. • Use a photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with specialty media. ...
...on page 35. • Remove each page as it exits the printer, and then let it dry completely before stacking. For help solve problems... with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. For help , see "Printing photos" on page 14 or "...(with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together • Load one ...time. • Use a photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with specialty media. ...
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... Feeder (ASF). bundle. A group of paper. The gold area on . continuous form paper. A printer software option that touches the carrier contacts inside your print cartridge that lets you send jobs to print. alignment values. A feature that ejects from your printer. cartridge contact. Treated paper designed for photographs. 66 banner paper. booklets. A page with one...
... Feeder (ASF). bundle. A group of paper. The gold area on . continuous form paper. A printer software option that touches the carrier contacts inside your print cartridge that lets you send jobs to print. alignment values. A feature that ejects from your printer. cartridge contact. Treated paper designed for photographs. 66 banner paper. booklets. A page with one...