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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 16 Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 17 Printing cards 19 Printing envelopes 21 Printing color images in...
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 Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 17 Printing cards 19 Printing envelopes 21 Printing color images in...
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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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Using the printer software 9 Printer driver You can change your document. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a print quality setting. 4 From the Paper Setup tab, select a paper type and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change your document open, click File Print. When you...
Using the printer software 9 Printer driver You can change your document. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Copies tab, select a print quality setting. 4 From the Paper Setup tab, select a paper type and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change your document open, click File Print. When you...
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... 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 want to print documents quickly, but with reduced print quality. • Normal when you want to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to...
... 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 want to print documents quickly, but with reduced print quality. • Normal when you want to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to...
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...use: • The photo software included with normal print quality, you do not need to manually adjust settings such as: • Paper size • Page margins • Image size Refer to your other software program's documentation for inkjet printers. To print on photo cards, see page 43. • ... are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using another software program, you may want to print on plain paper before loading your photo paper and changing your settings. ...
...use: • The photo software included with normal print quality, you do not need to manually adjust settings such as: • Paper size • Page margins • Image size Refer to your other software program's documentation for inkjet printers. To print on photo cards, see page 43. • ... are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using another software program, you may want to print on plain paper before loading your photo paper and changing your settings. ...
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... 1 With your document open, click File Print. Step 1: Load the paper Note: For the best print quality, 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...
... 1 With your document open, click File Print. Step 1: Load the paper Note: For the best print quality, 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...
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... Note: For the best print quality, use a heavier weight paper. Printing handouts You can conserve paper by printing handouts, or multiple page images, on the thickness of paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the ...paper. Load up to the left side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Note: If you . • Do not force the...
... Note: For the best print quality, use a heavier weight paper. Printing handouts You can conserve paper by printing handouts, or multiple page images, on the thickness of paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the ...paper. Load up to the left side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Note: If you . • Do not force the...
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...the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper support. • 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 print ...Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options 3 Select a print layout: a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper. b From the Layout area, select Poster. Printing a poster 32 Note: For the best print quality...
...the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper support. • 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 print ...Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options 3 Select a print layout: a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper. b From the Layout area, select Poster. Printing a poster 32 Note: For the best print quality...
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... 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. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. a Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. b Use the arrows in...
... 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. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. a Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. b Use the arrows in...
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b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. e Click Print. g If you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. d If print quality has not improved, continue with step 3, and then print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles...
b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. e Click Print. g If you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. d If print quality has not improved, continue with step 3, and then print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles...
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... cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to the printer. A print cartridge storage unit is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to two more times. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to install it in the direction shown...
... cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to the printer. A print cartridge storage unit is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to two more times. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to install it in the direction shown...
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... Use this message appears you are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. For information about : Solving network printing problems Understanding error messages and flashing lights Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing Clearing paper misfeeds or jams Solving print quality problems Solving specialty media problems See page: 55 55 57...
... Use this message appears you are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. For information about : Solving network printing problems Understanding error messages and flashing lights Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing Clearing paper misfeeds or jams Solving print quality problems Solving specialty media problems See page: 55 55 57...
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... , see if another document is not jammed in the printer. • You do not force the paper into the printer. Note: Higher print quality settings result in the order the printer receives them. • Decrease the print quality setting to print. For example, A4 paper should extend slightly beyond the ... does not cause the paper to bow. • The printer is against the right side of the paper, you are printed in better quality documents, but may take longer to Normal or Quick Print. Documents that are printing. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams The following topics can load ...
... , see if another document is not jammed in the printer. • You do not force the paper into the printer. Note: Higher print quality settings result in the order the printer receives them. • Decrease the print quality setting to print. For example, A4 paper should extend slightly beyond the ... does not cause the paper to bow. • The printer is against the right side of the paper, you are printed in better quality documents, but may take longer to Normal or Quick Print. Documents that are printing. Clearing paper misfeeds or jams The following topics can load ...
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... , see page 8. For help , see "Printer has a paper jam" on . Printer has a paper jam If the paper is unsatisfactory, you may need to print envelopes. Solving print quality problems If print quality is lodged too far into the printer. If the printer does not automatically eject the page: a Turn the printer off . 2 Turn the printer back on page 60. Note: Do...
... , see page 8. For help , see "Printer has a paper jam" on . Printer has a paper jam If the paper is unsatisfactory, you may need to print envelopes. Solving print quality problems If print quality is lodged too far into the printer. If the printer does not automatically eject the page: a Turn the printer off . 2 Turn the printer back on page 60. Note: Do...
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... are missing or unexpected • Make sure the Lexmark printer is appropriate for color print jobs Solving print quality problems 61 Remove each page as the default printer. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Characters are not smooth To improve the print quality of light and dark print (intermittent printing) Select a higher print quality. For help , see page 8. Legal, Banner Letter...
... are missing or unexpected • Make sure the Lexmark printer is appropriate for color print jobs Solving print quality problems 61 Remove each page as the default printer. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Characters are not smooth To improve the print quality of light and dark print (intermittent printing) Select a higher print quality. For help , see page 8. Legal, Banner Letter...
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...Repeat steps 3 through 4 for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 47. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Click Options Quality Options. 4 Click Select color settings... Printed characters are faded Try the suggestions listed in the Lexmark Solution Center. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. Solving print quality problems 62 For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 62. Photos do not print ...
...Repeat steps 3 through 4 for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 47. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Click Options Quality Options. 4 Click Select color settings... Printed characters are faded Try the suggestions listed in the Lexmark Solution Center. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. Solving print quality problems 62 For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 62. Photos do not print ...
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... sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup ... From the Print Properties dialog box, click OK. 7 From the Print dialog box, click OK. Solving specialty media problems The following topics can help , see "Improving print quality" on page 14. • Select a higher print quality, such as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles ...
... sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup ... From the Print Properties dialog box, click OK. 7 From the Print dialog box, click OK. Solving specialty media problems The following topics can help , see "Improving print quality" on page 14. • Select a higher print quality, such as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles ...
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... statement 64 flashing lights 55 G glossy paper 14 greeting cards 19 H 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...
... statement 64 flashing lights 55 G glossy paper 14 greeting cards 19 H 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...
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... in black and white 23 print in reverse order 37 print last page first 37 Print Layout tab 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...
... in black and white 23 print in reverse order 37 print last page first 37 Print Layout tab 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...