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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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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 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.
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 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.
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...: • CompactFlash Type I and Type II • IBM Microdrive • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • Memory Stick • SmartMedia Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) 7 You can insert the memory card into the printer. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on or off. • Check the...
...: • CompactFlash Type I and Type II • IBM Microdrive • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • Memory Stick • SmartMedia Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) 7 You can insert the memory card into the printer. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on or off. • Check the...
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...Stick • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. The USB card reader on your printer has four slots to print documents with your operating system to accommodate these media. The gold contact area faces away... from the printer. The gold contact area faces toward the printer. Using the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. This illustration shows you insert your ...
...Stick • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. The USB card reader on your printer has four slots to print documents with your operating system to accommodate these media. The gold contact area faces away... from the printer. The gold contact area faces toward the printer. Using the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. This illustration shows you insert your ...
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... for your document 1 With your document. Customizing the settings for different types of your document open, click File Print. Using the printer software 9 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Copies ... 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 printer settings. Printer driver You can change your printer settings in the printer driver. To print a typical document on page 13.
... for your document 1 With your document. Customizing the settings for different types of your document open, click File Print. Using the printer software 9 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Copies ... 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 printer settings. Printer driver You can change your printer settings in the printer driver. To print a typical document on page 13.
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... containing graphics on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to set which way the pages of a document. Using the printer software 10 Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation ... size is not installed. 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 printer. • Use my choice when you want to select the paper type. • Automatic when you want...
... containing graphics on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to set which way the pages of a document. Using the printer software 10 Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation ... size is not installed. 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 printer. • Use my choice when you want to select the paper type. • Automatic when you want...
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... common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to for printer help. Using the printer software 11 There are two ways 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.
... common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to for printer help. Using the printer software 11 There are two ways 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.
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... : • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest ...your document open , click File Print. it cannot detect the paper size. Using the paper type sensor 12 Using the paper type sensor Your printer has a paper type sensor that detects these paper types: • Plain paper • Transparencies • Coated paper • Glossy/Photo...
... : • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest ...your document open , click File Print. it cannot detect the paper size. Using the paper type sensor 12 Using the paper type sensor Your printer has a paper type sensor that detects these paper types: • Plain paper • Transparencies • Coated paper • Glossy/Photo...
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Printing ideas 13 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 plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. 2 Printing ideas Printing on the thickness of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
Printing ideas 13 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 plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. 2 Printing ideas Printing on the thickness of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
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... using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print with normal print quality, you use: • The photo software included with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you do not need to manually adjust settings such as: • Paper... coated or glossy paper. If you may want to print on the thickness of the paper. • If your other software program's documentation for inkjet printers.
... using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print with normal print quality, you use: • The photo software included with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you do not need to manually adjust settings such as: • Paper... coated or glossy paper. If you may want to print on the thickness of the paper. • If your other software program's documentation for inkjet printers.
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Borderless if you do not want the printer to print to the edges of the paper. Paper if you want to print a borderless photo. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right ... document open, click File Print. Note: If you are using and the size of the photo you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may...
Borderless if you do not want the printer to print to the edges of the paper. Paper if you want to print a borderless photo. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right ... document open, click File Print. Note: If you are using and the size of the photo you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may...
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Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. For more information about printing on premium or coated paper 16 Printing on custom size paper, see page ...; If there is a special mark on the paper, make sure the mark is facing away from you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 1: Load the premium paper • If your photos Click OK. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the premium paper...
Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. For more information about printing on premium or coated paper 16 Printing on custom size paper, see page ...; If there is a special mark on the paper, make sure the mark is facing away from you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Step 1: Load the premium paper • If your photos Click OK. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the premium paper...
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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. b From the Duplexing...
..., 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. b From the Duplexing...
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When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of a magazine. Printing cards 19 c Select Side Flip or Top Flip. If you and the ...
When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of a magazine. Printing cards 19 c Select Side Flip or Top Flip. If you and the ...
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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. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click...
... 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. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click...
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... can load up to the edges of the envelopes. Printing envelopes 21 Step 3: Print your cards Click OK. Borderless if you do not want the printer to print to 10 envelopes at a time, depending on custom size paper, see page 41. 4 Click OK. Paper if you want to print a borderless photo... side of the photo you . • Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the printer. c From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size.
... can load up to the edges of the envelopes. Printing envelopes 21 Step 3: Print your cards Click OK. Borderless if you do not want the printer to print to 10 envelopes at a time, depending on custom size paper, see page 41. 4 Click OK. Paper if you want to print a borderless photo... side of the photo you . • Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the printer. c From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size.
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... Properties, Preferences, or Options. Printing color images in your document open, click File Print. 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...
... Properties, Preferences, or Options. Printing color images in your document open, click File Print. 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...