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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 ... 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 ... 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 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. Stack paper after printing.
Understanding the printer parts 6 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. Stack paper after printing.
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... tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to print your document on both sides of your color cartridge. If you select Side Flip, the pages of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to your finished documents turn. Note: This option is... not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. For help, see page 41. Print Color Images in Black and White to print more than one copy of...
... tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to print your document on both sides of your color cartridge. If you select Side Flip, the pages of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to your finished documents turn. Note: This option is... not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. For help, see page 41. Print Color Images in Black and White to print more than one copy of...
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...cartridges. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align the cartridges. • Solve other problems. Note: Do not click this tab while a job is a guide you can refer to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700... information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for printer help. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is in progress. Using the printer software 11
...cartridges. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align the cartridges. • Solve other problems. Note: Do not click this tab while a job is a guide you can refer to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700... information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for printer help. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is in progress. Using the printer software 11
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Note: You may need to print on cartridges, see page 19. You can load up to your other software program's documentation for more information on plain paper before loading your photo paper and ... the thickness of the paper. • If your document Click OK. You can also use photo paper that is made for your printer. • A photo cartridge. If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print a borderless photo using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet...
Note: You may need to print on cartridges, see page 19. You can load up to your other software program's documentation for more information on plain paper before loading your photo paper and ... the thickness of the paper. • If your document Click OK. You can also use photo paper that is made for your printer. • A photo cartridge. If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print a borderless photo using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet...
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... is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black and white 23 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. Printing color...
... is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black and white 23 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. Printing color...
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... 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. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. You must have a color cartridge installed when you...
... 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. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. You must have a color cartridge installed when you...
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3 Pull the cartridges toward you until you hear a snap. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly. Replacing the print cartridges 44
3 Pull the cartridges toward you until you hear a snap. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly. Replacing the print cartridges 44
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...color of the cartridges. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Insert the black or photo cartridge in the left carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 45 Depending on the part numbers you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges Warning: Do ...not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the cartridge tops may vary. P/N 19, 20, or 25 P/N 48, 50, 55, or 90 (Photo) Note: To extend the ...
...color of the cartridges. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Insert the black or photo cartridge in the left carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 45 Depending on the part numbers you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges Warning: Do ...not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the cartridge tops may vary. P/N 19, 20, or 25 P/N 48, 50, 55, or 90 (Photo) Note: To extend the ...
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... the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software Before you installed. Specifying cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to...
... the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software Before you installed. Specifying cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to...
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... box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. The Alignment page prints. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. However, you may also need to manually align...
... box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. The Alignment page prints. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. However, you may also need to manually align...
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If your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. b Insert the print cartridges. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to verify that your print quality has improved. For help , see page 11. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see page 43. g If you are not satisfied...
If your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. b Insert the print cartridges. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to verify that your print quality has improved. For help , see page 11. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see page 43. g If you are not satisfied...
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...store it . • Keep your photo cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit when not in an airtight container. i If the print quality does not improve, repeat step 3 up to install it in use Lexmark supplies. A print cartridge storage unit is still not satisfactory, replace... the print cartridges. j If print quality is included with new photo print cartridges. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your document again. Preserving the print...
...store it . • Keep your photo cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit when not in an airtight container. i If the print quality does not improve, repeat step 3 up to install it in use Lexmark supplies. A print cartridge storage unit is still not satisfactory, replace... the print cartridges. j If print quality is included with new photo print cartridges. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your document again. Preserving the print...
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Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge Photo cartridge USB cable Part number: 48 50 55 19 20 25 90 12A2405 Ordering supplies 50
Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge Photo cartridge USB cable Part number: 48 50 55 19 20 25 90 12A2405 Ordering supplies 50
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Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your printer and computer on? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Are both print cartridges? Did you install the printer software correctly? Setup troubleshooting 51 For help , see page 45. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly ... and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. 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...
Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your printer and computer on? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Are both print cartridges? Did you install the printer software correctly? Setup troubleshooting 51 For help , see page 45. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly ... and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. 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...
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... For help clearing a paper jam, see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. When this section to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears...
... For help clearing a paper jam, see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. When this section to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears...
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... "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on . 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. to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, see page 60. • Click the ? The paper feed... a few seconds, and then turn the printer back on page 59. Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 The power light is blinking The print cartridge carrier is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed button.
... "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on . 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. to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, see page 60. • Click the ? The paper feed... a few seconds, and then turn the printer back on page 59. Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 The power light is blinking The print cartridge carrier is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed button.
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...: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers. Test page does not print For help , see page 45. • Your cartridge does not have not installed multiple copies of the printer software, remove each copy, and then restart the computer and reinstall the printer software....and then: • If the paper is only one Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. • If you check these items, print a test page. For help , see page 45. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 58 "...
...: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers. Test page does not print For help , see page 45. • Your cartridge does not have not installed multiple copies of the printer software, remove each copy, and then restart the computer and reinstall the printer software....and then: • If the paper is only one Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. • If you check these items, print a test page. For help , see page 45. • You installed the cartridges correctly. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 58 "...