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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 ...
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 ...
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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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1 Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Lexmark™ Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™ USB cable connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Power supply connector Paper Feed button Power button Paper exit tray Printer overview 5
1 Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Lexmark™ Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™ USB cable connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Power supply connector Paper Feed button Power button Paper exit tray Printer overview 5
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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. 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.
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... Type II • IBM Microdrive • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • Memory Stick • SmartMedia Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) 7 Connect the printer to store photos. Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) Most digital cameras use a memory card to the computer. Use this: Paper Feed button Paper guide and...
... Type II • IBM Microdrive • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • Memory Stick • SmartMedia Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) 7 Connect the printer to store photos. Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) Most digital cameras use a memory card to the computer. Use this: Paper Feed button Paper guide and...
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...a time. • A small light on top of the supported memory cards. Using the printer software Your printer software works with your printer has four slots to print documents with superior results. CompactFlash Type I and II • ...IBM Microdrive • Memory Stick • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark...
...a time. • A small light on top of the supported memory cards. Using the printer software Your printer software works with your printer has four slots to print documents with superior results. CompactFlash Type I and II • ...IBM Microdrive • Memory Stick • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark...
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...; Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your printer settings in the printer driver. Using the printer software 9 Printer driver You can change your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print... size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to change your document. To print a typical document on page 13.
...; Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your printer settings in the printer driver. Using the printer software 9 Printer driver You can change your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print... size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to change your document. To print a typical document on page 13.
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...to print the pages in reverse order. • The number of your finished documents turn. Using the printer software 10 This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of ...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 printer. • Use my choice when you want to select the paper type.... • Automatic when you want the printer to select the correct print quality for the detected paper type. • Quick Print ...
...to print the pages in reverse order. • The number of your finished documents turn. Using the printer software 10 This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of ...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 printer. • Use my choice when you want to select the paper type.... • Automatic when you want the printer to select the correct print quality for the detected paper type. • Quick Print ...
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... nozzles. • Align the cartridges. • Solve other problems. Note: Do not click this tab while a job is in progress. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is a guide you can : • Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for...
... nozzles. • Align the cartridges. • Solve other problems. Note: Do not click this tab while a job is in progress. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is a guide you can : • Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for...
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...• Glossy/Photo paper If you want to select your paper type: 1 With your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your document open , click File Print. it cannot detect ...the paper size. From this tab: Contact Information Advanced You can detect the type of paper you want the printer to turn the paper type...
...• Glossy/Photo paper If you want to select your paper type: 1 With your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your document open , click File Print. it cannot detect ...the paper size. From this tab: Contact Information Advanced You can detect the type of paper you want the printer to turn the paper type...
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Printing ideas 13 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper.
Printing ideas 13 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper.
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... paper, and you want to adjust the settings. For more information. You can also use photo paper that is made for inkjet printers. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for your paper includes instructions, read them ...carefully. Printing photos 14 Step 3: Print your printer. • A photo cartridge. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you use: • The photo software included with...
... paper, and you want to adjust the settings. For more information. You can also use photo paper that is made for inkjet printers. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for your paper includes instructions, read them ...carefully. Printing photos 14 Step 3: Print your printer. • A photo cartridge. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you use: • The photo software included with...
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... box, select the Paper Setup tab. Paper if you do not want to print must be necessary. Printing photos 15 Note: If you want the printer to print to the edges of the paper. The size of the paper you are using and the size of the photo you are using... the paper guide may not be the same. - b From the Paper Size area, select: - Borderless if you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the photo paper. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click...
... box, select the Paper Setup tab. Paper if you do not want to print must be necessary. Printing photos 15 Note: If you want the printer to print to the edges of the paper. The size of the paper you are using and the size of the photo you are using... the paper guide may not be the same. - b From the Paper Size area, select: - Borderless if you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the photo paper. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click...
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... 16 Printing on the thickness of the paper support. • If there is facing away from you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. For more information about printing on the paper, make sure the mark is a special mark on custom size paper, see page 41. 4 Click OK. ...Step 1: Load the premium paper • If your photos Click OK. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. c From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully...
... 16 Printing on the thickness of the paper support. • If there is facing away from you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. For more information about printing on the paper, make sure the mark is a special mark on custom size paper, see page 41. 4 Click OK. ...Step 1: Load the premium paper • If your photos Click OK. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. c From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully...
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..., use a heavier weight paper. • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the...
..., use a heavier weight paper. • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the...
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... the pages of the cards. If you select Side Flip, the pages of your document Click OK. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. c Select Side Flip or Top Flip. If you select Top Flip, the pages turn...
... the pages of the cards. If you select Side Flip, the pages of your document Click OK. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. c Select Side Flip or Top Flip. If you select Top Flip, the pages turn...
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... against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the cards. b From the Paper Size area, select: Printing cards 20 The Print...
... against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the cards. b From the Paper Size area, select: Printing cards 20 The Print...
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... OK. Paper if you do not want to the edges of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you want the printer to print to print a borderless photo. Printing envelopes 21 Borderless if you . • Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner. ...8226; Do not force the envelopes into the printer. Step 1: Load the envelopes Note: Do not use envelopes with holes, windows, deep embossing, metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars. • Load the ...
... OK. Paper if you do not want to the edges of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you want the printer to print to print a borderless photo. Printing envelopes 21 Borderless if you . • Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner. ...8226; Do not force the envelopes into the printer. Step 1: Load the envelopes Note: Do not use envelopes with holes, windows, deep embossing, metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars. • Load the ...
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... Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 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...
... Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 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...