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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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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
User's Guide
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... information. • View tips for printer help. Using the printer software 11 Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is in progress. The following table describes the LSC tabs: From this tab: How To Troubleshooting Maintenance You can refer to for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge...
... information. • View tips for printer help. Using the printer software 11 Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is in progress. The following table describes the LSC tabs: From this tab: How To Troubleshooting Maintenance You can refer to for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge...
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.... From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? Setup troubleshooting 51 Is the paper loaded correctly? Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back...
.... From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? Setup troubleshooting 51 Is the paper loaded correctly? Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back...
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..., and then reinstall it is selected. For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z700 Series and make sure that came with a USB cable. 3 Follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your...
..., and then reinstall it is selected. For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z700 Series and make sure that came with a USB cable. 3 Follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your...
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Paper Jam message For help clearing a paper jam, see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. 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. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. For information about : Solving...
Paper Jam message For help clearing a paper jam, see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. 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. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. For information about : Solving...
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... can help , first see the troubleshooting checklist on page 51, and then: Check the printer status: Windows 98/Me/2000 Windows XP 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. 3 From the Printer menu, make sure: • Set as Default Printer. 5 From the Printer menu, make sure there is a check...
... can help , first see the troubleshooting checklist on page 51, and then: Check the printer status: Windows 98/Me/2000 Windows XP 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. 3 From the Printer menu, make sure: • Set as Default Printer. 5 From the Printer menu, make sure there is a check...
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...is incorrect, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. For help , see : - 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 check these ... the cartridges correctly. For help , see the troubleshooting checklist on page 60. • Try printing your test page again. For help , see the adapter documentation. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are connected to print...
...is incorrect, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. For help , see : - 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 check these ... the cartridges correctly. For help , see the troubleshooting checklist on page 60. • Try printing your test page again. For help , see the adapter documentation. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are connected to print...
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... part numbers USB 50 cards 19 cartridges, print aligning 47 installing 45 ordering 50 part numbers 43 preserving 49 removing 43 replacing 43 troubleshooting 51 characters, misformed 62 coated paper 14 color cartridge part number 43 conserving color ink 23 custom size paper 41 customizing settings banner ... handouts 29 I improving print quality 60 index cards 19 Ink Low message 55 installing print cartridges 45 printer software 54 intermittent printing 61 iron-on transfers 34 L labels 27 Lexmark Solution Center 11 loading banner paper 39 booklet 24 cards 19 coated paper 14 custom size paper 41...
... part numbers USB 50 cards 19 cartridges, print aligning 47 installing 45 ordering 50 part numbers 43 preserving 49 removing 43 replacing 43 troubleshooting 51 characters, misformed 62 coated paper 14 color cartridge part number 43 conserving color ink 23 custom size paper 41 customizing settings banner ... handouts 29 I improving print quality 60 index cards 19 Ink Low message 55 installing print cartridges 45 printer software 54 intermittent printing 61 iron-on transfers 34 L labels 27 Lexmark Solution Center 11 loading banner paper 39 booklet 24 cards 19 coated paper 14 custom size paper 41...
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... settings 61 memory cards 7 messages, error Ink Low 55 Paper Jam 55 multiple images on one sheet 29 N network, setting up printer 55 N-up 29 O ordering supplies 50 P Paper Jam message 55 paper jam, clearing 60 paper misfeeds 59 Paper Setup tab 10 part...10 print on both sides of the paper 17 print quality improving 47 printer cable, troubleshooting 51 printer driver installing 54 removing 54 printer parts 6 printer software driver 8 installing 54 Lexmark Solution Center 8 removing 54 printer software CD, troubleshooting 52 printing alignment page 47 banner paper 39 booklet 24 borderless photo 14...
... settings 61 memory cards 7 messages, error Ink Low 55 Paper Jam 55 multiple images on one sheet 29 N network, setting up printer 55 N-up 29 O ordering supplies 50 P Paper Jam message 55 paper jam, clearing 60 paper misfeeds 59 Paper Setup tab 10 part...10 print on both sides of the paper 17 print quality improving 47 printer cable, troubleshooting 51 printer driver installing 54 removing 54 printer parts 6 printer software driver 8 installing 54 Lexmark Solution Center 8 removing 54 printer software CD, troubleshooting 52 printing alignment page 47 banner paper 39 booklet 24 borderless photo 14...
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...-sided printing 17 settings, default 9 slow printing 59 software, printer 8 installing 54 removing 54 specialty paper solving problems with 63 supplies, ordering 50 T test page alignment 47 does not print 58 test page, printing 52 transfers, iron-on 34 transparencies 35 troubleshooting alignment page 58 blank pages 58 cartridges 51 error messages...
...-sided printing 17 settings, default 9 slow printing 59 software, printer 8 installing 54 removing 54 specialty paper solving problems with 63 supplies, ordering 50 T test page alignment 47 does not print 58 test page, printing 52 transfers, iron-on 34 transparencies 35 troubleshooting alignment page 58 blank pages 58 cartridges 51 error messages...
User's Guide for Mac OS X
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January 2003 www.lexmark.com Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™ P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™ User's Guide for Mac OS X • 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 Mac OS X • 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.
User's Guide for Mac OS X
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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 9 Using the paper type sensor 14 Chapter 2: Printing ideas 15 Printing on plain paper 15 Printing photos 16 Printing on premium... 33 Printing your document in reverse order 35 Chapter 3: Maintenance 37 Replacing the print cartridges 37 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software 40 Aligning the print cartridges 41 Improving print quality 42 Preserving the print cartridges 44 Ordering supplies 44 Chapter 4: Setup...
Contents Chapter 1: Printer overview 5 Understanding the printer parts 5 Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only 7 Using the printer software 9 Using the paper type sensor 14 Chapter 2: Printing ideas 15 Printing on plain paper 15 Printing photos 16 Printing on premium... 33 Printing your document in reverse order 35 Chapter 3: Maintenance 37 Replacing the print cartridges 37 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software 40 Aligning the print cartridges 41 Improving print quality 42 Preserving the print cartridges 44 Ordering supplies 44 Chapter 4: Setup...
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Troubleshooting checklist 45 When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens 46 Solving printer software installation problems 47 Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 49 Solving network printing problems 49 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 49 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 51 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 53 Solving print quality problems 55 Solving specialty media problems 57 Notices 59 Glossary 61 Index 64 Contents 4
Troubleshooting checklist 45 When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens 46 Solving printer software installation problems 47 Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 49 Solving network printing problems 49 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 49 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 51 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 53 Solving print quality problems 55 Solving specialty media problems 57 Notices 59 Glossary 61 Index 64 Contents 4
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.... Using the printer software 11 Border Print a border around each page of pages. Advanced Layout Print Last Page First Mirror Print your document to a PDF format. For more information about the appropriate print quality for your document. Troubleshooting Get a direct link to the Lexmark Web site.... menu, choose Z700-P700 Series. 3 Change the settings as a mirror image. Layout Pages per Sheet Print multiple pages of your document. Printer Services Z700-P700 Series Utility Get a direct link to print. to apply your settings and print your document on page 15. Quality & ...
.... Using the printer software 11 Border Print a border around each page of pages. Advanced Layout Print Last Page First Mirror Print your document to a PDF format. For more information about the appropriate print quality for your document. Troubleshooting Get a direct link to the Lexmark Web site.... menu, choose Z700-P700 Series. 3 Change the settings as a mirror image. Layout Pages per Sheet Print multiple pages of your document. Printer Services Z700-P700 Series Utility Get a direct link to print. to apply your settings and print your document on page 15. Quality & ...
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...troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? For help , see "Install the cartridges" on page 47. For help , see "Installing the printer..., refer to the network, your computer is connected to the adapter documentation. Setup troubleshooting 45 Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Are both your desktop, and then double-clicking Z700-P700 Series Utility. Make ...
...troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? For help , see "Install the cartridges" on page 47. For help , see "Installing the printer..., refer to the network, your computer is connected to the adapter documentation. Setup troubleshooting 45 Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Are both your desktop, and then double-clicking Z700-P700 Series Utility. Make ...
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... choose File Page Setup. 2 From the Format for further troubleshooting information. Note: If the Print Center icon is not on the Dock, from the Finder window choose Go Applications Utilities Print Center. 2 Make sure that your printer is set as the default printer: 1 From the Dock, click the Print Center icon....comes with a USB cable. 3 Print a test page. b From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test Page. • If the test page prints, the printer is highlighted in the Print dialog menu. The initial problem may be due to your external devices, not your computer? a Open the...
... choose File Page Setup. 2 From the Format for further troubleshooting information. Note: If the Print Center icon is not on the Dock, from the Finder window choose Go Applications Utilities Print Center. 2 Make sure that your printer is set as the default printer: 1 From the Dock, click the Print Center icon....comes with a USB cable. 3 Print a test page. b From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test Page. • If the test page prints, the printer is highlighted in the Print dialog menu. The initial problem may be due to your external devices, not your computer? a Open the...
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..." on page 37. Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of ink. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on page 44, or...
..." on page 37. Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of ink. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on page 44, or...
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...or refer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on page 39. • You loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper into the printer. • If you are connected to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. Test page does not print... For help , see "Solving printer software installation problems" on the Dock, from the back and bottom...
...or refer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on page 39. • You loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper into the printer. • If you are connected to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. Test page does not print... For help , see "Solving printer software installation problems" on the Dock, from the back and bottom...
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... cartridges, print aligning 41 cleaning 42 installing 39 ordering 44 part number 44 preserving 44 removing 37 replacing 37 troubleshooting 45 wiping 42 CD, software installing 48 troubleshooting 46 characters, misformed 56 coated paper 18 color cartridge part number 39, 44 connector power supply 7 USB cable ... iron-on transfers D dark or smudged print 55 default settings 9 dialog Page Setup 9 Print 10 digital media, photo 7 downloaded printer driver, installing 48 E edge-to-edge printing See borderless cards See borderless photos electronic emission notices 59 envelopes 23 error messages Ink ...
... cartridges, print aligning 41 cleaning 42 installing 39 ordering 44 part number 44 preserving 44 removing 37 replacing 37 troubleshooting 45 wiping 42 CD, software installing 48 troubleshooting 46 characters, misformed 56 coated paper 18 color cartridge part number 39, 44 connector power supply 7 USB cable ... iron-on transfers D dark or smudged print 55 default settings 9 dialog Page Setup 9 Print 10 digital media, photo 7 downloaded printer driver, installing 48 E edge-to-edge printing See borderless cards See borderless photos electronic emission notices 59 envelopes 23 error messages Ink ...