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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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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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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 in your color cartridge. Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless, and then select the ...size specific to your settings. Using the printer software 10 Portrait or Landscape. If you want to print. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Print Color Images in Black and White to ...
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 in your color cartridge. Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless, and then select the ...size specific to your settings. Using the printer software 10 Portrait or Landscape. If you want to print. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Print Color Images in Black and White to ...
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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 purchase new 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-...
... project information. • View tips for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to purchase new 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-...
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...Note: You may need to adjust the settings. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you may want to print on cartridges, see page 19. If you want to print a borderless photo using specialty media, follow the steps for your paper type. Step 3: Print... to print with normal print quality, you are using another software program, you use: • The photo software included with your printer. • A photo cartridge. You can also use photo paper that is made for more information on plain paper before loading your photo paper and changing your ...
...Note: You may need to adjust the settings. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you may want to print on cartridges, see page 19. If you want to print a borderless photo using specialty media, follow the steps for your paper type. Step 3: Print... to print with normal print quality, you are using another software program, you use: • The photo software included with your printer. • A photo cartridge. You can also use photo paper that is made for more information on plain paper before loading your photo paper and changing your ...
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... paper. Printing color images in black helps to the left side of the paper. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to conserve ink in black and white 23 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box... 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.
... paper. Printing color images in black helps to the left side of the paper. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to conserve ink in black and white 23 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box... 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.
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... cartridge or just a black cartridge. Maintenance 43 Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 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...
... cartridge or just a black cartridge. Maintenance 43 Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 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...
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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 cartridge tops may vary. Replacing the print cartridges 45 P/N 19, 20, or 25 P/N 48, 50, 55, or 90 (Photo) Note: To extend the life of the cartridges. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. 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 ...
...color of the cartridge tops may vary. Replacing the print cartridges 45 P/N 19, 20, or 25 P/N 48, 50, 55, or 90 (Photo) Note: To extend the life of the cartridges. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. 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 ...
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Replacing the print cartridges 46 For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 11...
Replacing the print cartridges 46 For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 11...
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...the print quality of your software program, click File Print. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you must select the best alignment values from both cartridges. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. a Find the number under the darkest arrow for the document.... For help , see page 45. For example, use photo paper if you have to align cartridges when: • ...
...the print quality of your software program, click File Print. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you must select the best alignment values from both cartridges. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. a Find the number under the darkest arrow for the document.... For help , see page 45. For example, use photo paper if you have to align cartridges when: • ...
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...for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. f Print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step 3, and then print your document again to fix horizontal streaks.... c Click the Maintenance tab. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to verify that your document again. e Click Print. Nozzles Improving print quality 48 b Open the Lexmark...
...for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. f Print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step 3, and then print your document again to fix horizontal streaks.... c Click the Maintenance tab. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to verify that your document again. e Click Print. Nozzles Improving print quality 48 b Open the Lexmark...
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... use of refilled cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. For best results, use . h Print your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in an airtight container. g Reinsert the print cartridges. We do not print correctly if left exposed for about three seconds, and then wipe in use Lexmark supplies. j If print...
... use of refilled cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. For best results, use . h Print your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in an airtight container. g Reinsert the print cartridges. We do not print correctly if left exposed for about three seconds, and then wipe in use Lexmark supplies. j If print...
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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 Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
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... on. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are both print cartridges? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your list of both your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? If you remove the sticker...
... on. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are both print cartridges? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your list of both your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? If you remove the sticker...
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... page: 55 55 57 59 60 63 Solving network printing problems If you can: • Click OK. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. General troubleshooting 55 Paper Jam message For help clearing ... documentation. 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 a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on your cartridges is running out of your...
... page: 55 55 57 59 60 63 Solving network printing problems If you can: • Click OK. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. General troubleshooting 55 Paper Jam message For help clearing ... documentation. 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 a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on your cartridges is running out of your...
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... error messages. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer back on. Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 If the printer has a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on page 59. to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. •...; Ordering supplies, see page 60. For help , see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on page 50. For more information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www...
... error messages. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer back on. Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 If the printer has a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on page 59. to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. •...; Ordering supplies, see page 60. For help , see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on page 50. For more information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www...
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...: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom 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 have not installed multiple copies of the...
...: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom 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 have not installed multiple copies of the...