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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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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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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. Stack paper after printing. Understanding the printer parts 6 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. Stack paper after printing. Understanding the printer parts 6 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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... Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor when you want the paper type sensor to detect the paper in your color cartridge. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. If your printer. • Use my choice when you want to... select the paper type. • Automatic when you want the printer to select the correct print quality...
... Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor when you want the paper type sensor to detect the paper in your color cartridge. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. If your printer. • Use my choice when you want to... select the paper type. • Automatic when you want the printer to select the correct print quality...
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... is a guide you can 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. There...
... is a guide you can 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. There...
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..., you do not need to manually adjust settings such as: • Paper size • Page margins • Image size Refer to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you use photo paper that is made for inkjet... printers. If 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 ...
..., you do not need to manually adjust settings such as: • Paper size • Page margins • Image size Refer to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you use photo paper that is made for inkjet... printers. If 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 ...
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Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing color images in ... necessary. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black and white You can load up to the left side of the paper. Printing color images in black helps to...
Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing color images in ... necessary. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black and white You can load up to the left side of the paper. Printing color images in black helps 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. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. For...
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. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. For...
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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 3 Pull the cartridges toward you until you hear a snap. 4 Remove the used cartridges.
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...bottom of the cartridges. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. P/N 19, 20, or 25 P/N 48, 50, 55, or 90 (Photo) Note: To extend the life of the cartridge tops may vary. Replacing the print cartridges 45 Installing the cartridges 1 If 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...
...bottom of the cartridges. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. P/N 19, 20, or 25 P/N 48, 50, 55, or 90 (Photo) Note: To extend the life of the cartridge tops may vary. Replacing the print cartridges 45 Installing the cartridges 1 If 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...
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... you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Replacing the print cartridges 46 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 11. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink...
... you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Replacing the print cartridges 46 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 11. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink...
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However, you may also need to manually align the cartridges, you must select the best alignment values from both cartridges. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. c Click OK. Improving print quality If you are printing a photo. • Use paper that matches the ... Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin. • Vertical, straight lines are wavy. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from the printed page. For help , see page 11. 3 From the ...
However, you may also need to manually align the cartridges, you must select the best alignment values from both cartridges. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. c Click OK. Improving print quality If you are printing a photo. • Use paper that matches the ... Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin. • Vertical, straight lines are wavy. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from the printed page. For help , see page 11. 3 From the ...
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...c Click the Maintenance tab. f Print your document again to verify that your document again. Nozzles Improving print quality 48 b Insert the print cartridges. For help , see page 45. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction ... cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. If your document still does not have the print quality you are not satisfied with your print quality, continue with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles: a Load paper. For help , see page 11. b Open the Lexmark ...
...c Click the Maintenance tab. f Print your document again to verify that your document again. Nozzles Improving print quality 48 b Insert the print cartridges. For help , see page 45. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction ... cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. If your document still does not have the print quality you are not satisfied with your print quality, continue with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles: a Load paper. For help , see page 11. b Open the Lexmark ...
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..., and then wipe in an airtight container. 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. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. d Using another clean section of the cloth, gently...
..., and then wipe in an airtight container. 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. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of refilled cartridges. d Using another clean section of the cloth, gently...
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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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.... Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. For more information, refer to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Make sure you install the print cartridges correctly? Did you are using your printer on a network, make sure your computer is on, and all indicator lights ...are on. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series ...
.... Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. For more information, refer to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Make sure you install the print cartridges correctly? Did you are using your printer on a network, make sure your computer is on, and all indicator lights ...are on. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series ...
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...Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. General troubleshooting 55 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you are connected to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on your cartridges...paper jam, see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of your printer. For information about : Solving network printing problems Understanding error messages and flashing lights ...
...Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. General troubleshooting 55 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you are connected to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on your cartridges...paper jam, see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of your printer. For information about : Solving network printing problems Understanding error messages and flashing lights ...
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... The paper feed light is blinking If the printer is stalled. 1 Check your computer screen for error messages. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer back on page 50. to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, ... light is blinking The print cartridge carrier is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed button. 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...
... The paper feed light is blinking If the printer is stalled. 1 Check your computer screen for error messages. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer back on page 50. to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, ... light is blinking The print cartridge carrier is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed button. 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...
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... it still does not print, see the adapter documentation. For more information, see : - Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are connected to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom...
... it still does not print, see the adapter documentation. For more information, see : - Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are connected to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom...