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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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...information herein; In other countries. Other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2003 Lexmark International, Inc. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this statement may be used . In the United Kingdom and Eire..., call +44 (0)8704 440 044. Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any country where such provisions are the user's responsibility. Color Jetprinter ...
...information herein; In other countries. Other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2003 Lexmark International, Inc. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this statement may be used . In the United Kingdom and Eire..., call +44 (0)8704 440 044. Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any country where such provisions are the user's responsibility. Color Jetprinter ...
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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 16 ...
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 16 ...
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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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... top of the supported memory cards. The gold contact area faces away from the printer. The gold contact area faces toward the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Using the printer software 8 Using the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. CompactFlash Type I and II • IBM Microdrive • Memory Stick...
... top of the supported memory cards. The gold contact area faces away from the printer. The gold contact area faces toward the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Using the printer software 8 Using the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. CompactFlash Type I and II • IBM Microdrive • Memory Stick...
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... print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to change your document open, click File Print. Using the printer software 9 When you do not need to these default settings: • Paper Type: Use Printer Sensor • Quality/Speed: Automatic • Paper Size: A4 or Letter...
... print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to change your document open, click File Print. Using the printer software 9 When you do not need to these default settings: • Paper Type: Use Printer Sensor • Quality/Speed: Automatic • Paper Size: A4 or Letter...
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... the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to set which way the pages of 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 when you... tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless, and then select the size specific to your settings. Portrait or Landscape. Using the printer software 10 Note: If you want to print. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second...
... the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to set which way the pages of 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 when you... tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless, and then select the size specific to your settings. Portrait or Landscape. Using the printer software 10 Note: If you want to print. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second...
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...guide you can : • Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for printer help. Using the printer software 11 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. • View information about how to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark...
...guide you can : • Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for printer help. Using the printer software 11 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. • View information about how to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark...
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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. Using the paper type...; View information about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest software files from the World Wide Web. If you want the printer to turn the paper type sensor off and select your paper type: 1 With your document open , ...
...• 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. Using the paper type...; View information about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest software files from the World Wide Web. If you want the printer to turn the paper type sensor off and select your paper type: 1 With your document open , ...
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... do not need to manually adjust settings such as: • Paper size • Page margins • Image size Refer to your other software program's documentation for more information on the thickness of the paper. • If your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. You can load... paper before loading your photo paper and changing your settings. If you want to print a borderless photo using another software program, you may want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you are using plain ...
... do not need to manually adjust settings such as: • Paper size • Page margins • Image size Refer to your other software program's documentation for more information on the thickness of the paper. • If your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. You can load... paper before loading your photo paper and changing your settings. If you want to print a borderless photo using another software program, you may want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you are using plain ...
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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. The even-numbered pages print. c Select Side Flip or Top Flip. If you select ...
When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of a magazine. The even-numbered pages print. c Select Side Flip or Top Flip. If you select ...
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• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 10 envelopes. b From the Orientation area, select Landscape. 5 Click OK. Note: Many software programs are designed to print more information about printing on custom size paper, see page 41. 4 Select the orientation: a From the Print ...Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. If you want to override the settings in your software program. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Select an envelope size: a From the ...
• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 10 envelopes. b From the Orientation area, select Landscape. 5 Click OK. Note: Many software programs are designed to print more information about printing on custom size paper, see page 41. 4 Select the orientation: a From the Print ...Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. If you want to override the settings in your software program. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Select an envelope size: a From the ...
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After the first half of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you to stack the bundles on top of the first bundle. 3 Continue to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of each other until your ...
After the first half of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you to stack the bundles on top of the first bundle. 3 Continue to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of each other until your ...
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... in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. Printing a poster 31 If you formatted your handouts to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing.
... in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. Printing a poster 31 If you formatted your handouts to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing.
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... Mirror. 4 Click OK. Step 1: Load the transparencies • Use transparencies designed for inkjet printers. Note: If you are using letter size iron-on transfer as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Step 3: Print your software program does not have mirror or iron-on settings, select a print layout: a From...
... Mirror. 4 Click OK. Step 1: Load the transparencies • Use transparencies designed for inkjet printers. Note: If you are using letter size iron-on transfer as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Step 3: Print your software program does not have mirror or iron-on settings, select a print layout: a From...
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For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. 3 Snap the cartridges into place. 4 Close the front cover. Replacing the print cartridges 46 For help , see "... before). Note: The front cover must be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to start a print job. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New...
For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. 3 Snap the cartridges into place. 4 Close the front cover. Replacing the print cartridges 46 For help , see "... before). Note: The front cover must be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to start a print job. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New...
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... print cartridges Typically, you have to fix the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. b Use the arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to align cartridges when: • Characters are not properly formed or are not... aligned at the left margin. • Vertical, straight lines are not satisfied with the print quality of your software program, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the...
... print cartridges Typically, you have to fix the blurry edges. 4 Click Print. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. b Use the arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to align cartridges when: • Characters are not properly formed or are not... aligned at the left margin. • Vertical, straight lines are not satisfied with the print quality of your software program, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the...
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... on page 55. Make sure you install the printer software correctly? If you install the print cartridges correctly? Are both print cartridges? Did you are using your printer on . Is the paper loaded correctly? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your list...
... on page 55. Make sure you install the printer software correctly? If you install the print cartridges correctly? Are both print cartridges? Did you are using your printer on . Is the paper loaded correctly? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your list...
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.... 2 Restart your computer through an external device, such as a USB hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine? Solving printer software installation problems 52 a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Check the documentation that Set as the default printer? If it . b From the Maintenance tab, click Print a Test Page. • If the test page prints, the...
.... 2 Restart your computer through an external device, such as a USB hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine? Solving printer software installation problems 52 a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Check the documentation that Set as the default printer? If it . b From the Maintenance tab, click Print a Test Page. • If the test page prints, the...
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Windows 98/Me Windows 2000/XP 4 Eject and reinsert the printer software CD. 5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer. 6 Double-click your screen to the following that appear. Solving printer software installation problems 53 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
Windows 98/Me Windows 2000/XP 4 Eject and reinsert the printer software CD. 5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer. 6 Double-click your screen to the following that appear. Solving printer software installation problems 53 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.