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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 ... 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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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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... not installed. For help, see page 41. If you want to detect the paper in your color cartridge. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Using the printer software 10 Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in your... printer. • Use my choice when you want to select the paper type. • Automatic when you want the printer to select the correct...
... not installed. For help, see page 41. If you want to detect the paper in your color cartridge. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Using the printer software 10 Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in your... printer. • Use my choice when you want to select the paper type. • Automatic when you want the printer to select the correct...
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... 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 Z700-P700 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center desktop icon. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series...
... 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 Z700-P700 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center desktop icon. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series...
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... more information. If you want to print a borderless photo using another software program, you may want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Step 3: Print your document Click OK. To print on plain paper before loading your photo paper and changing your settings. Step 2: ...Customize the print settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to 25 sheets at a time, depending on cartridges, see page 19. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use : • The photo software included with normal print quality,...
... more information. If you want to print a borderless photo using another software program, you may want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Step 3: Print your document Click OK. To print on plain paper before loading your photo paper and changing your settings. Step 2: ...Customize the print settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to 25 sheets at a time, depending on cartridges, see page 19. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use : • The photo software included with normal print quality,...
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... 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 Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black helps to the left side of the paper.
... 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 Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black helps to the left side of the paper.
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.... 2 Raise the front cover. 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. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. Maintenance...
.... 2 Raise the front cover. 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. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. Maintenance...
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... a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you installed. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has been used before). 3 Snap the cartridges into place. 4 Close the front cover. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center...
... a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you installed. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has been used before). 3 Snap the cartridges into place. 4 Close the front cover. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center...
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... then wipe in an airtight container. g Reinsert the print cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. h Print your photo cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit when not in use. Preserving the print cartridges 49 For best results, use of refilled cartridges. d Using another clean section of failures or damage...
... then wipe in an airtight container. g Reinsert the print cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. h Print your photo cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit when not in use. Preserving the print cartridges 49 For best results, use of refilled cartridges. d Using another clean section of failures or damage...
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... see page 13. If you are on. Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your Lexmark adapter is on, and all indicator lights are using your printer on a network, make sure your computer is connected to the network,... and flashing lights" on page 55. Are both print cartridges? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your printer and computer on? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your list of ...
... see page 13. If you are on. Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your Lexmark adapter is on, and all indicator lights are using your printer on a network, make sure your computer is connected to the network,... and flashing lights" on page 55. Are both print cartridges? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your printer and computer on? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your list of ...
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...; Click OK. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. ...General troubleshooting 55 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you are connected to the adapter documentation. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on your printer. Ink Low message A print cartridge...
...; Click OK. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. ...General troubleshooting 55 Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you are connected to the adapter documentation. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on your printer. Ink Low message A print cartridge...
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...button. The paper feed light is blinking If the printer is stalled. 1 Check your computer screen for error messages. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer back on page 50. to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, ... lights 56 • Click the ? If the printer has a paper jam, see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on page 59. For help , see page 60. For more information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www...
...button. The paper feed light is blinking If the printer is stalled. 1 Check your computer screen for error messages. 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer back on page 50. to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, ... lights 56 • Click the ? If the printer has a paper jam, see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on page 59. For help , see page 60. 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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... sure: • You completely removed the transparent tape and sticker from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 58 Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on. For help , see the adapter documentation. For help , see : - • Make sure...
... sure: • You completely removed the transparent tape and sticker from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 58 Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on. For help , see the adapter documentation. For help , see : - • Make sure...
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...print envelopes. Print is too dark or smudged • Make sure the paper is not jammed. For help, see "Printing ideas" on . Printer has a paper jam If the paper is unsatisfactory, you may need to the left edge of the paper support. The following topics can help ...print quality problems If print quality is lodged too far into the printer. If you improve an unsatisfactory document. For help , check your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles. For help , see "Printer has a paper jam" on . Solving print quality problems 60...
...print envelopes. Print is too dark or smudged • Make sure the paper is not jammed. For help, see "Printing ideas" on . Printer has a paper jam If the paper is unsatisfactory, you may need to the left edge of the paper support. The following topics can help ...print quality problems If print quality is lodged too far into the printer. If you improve an unsatisfactory document. For help , check your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles. For help , see "Printer has a paper jam" on . Solving print quality problems 60...
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... on the page • The next page exiting the printer may be smearing the ink. Vertical straight lines are missing or unexpected • Make sure the Lexmark printer is appropriate for the paper type. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. • Make sure the print quality... setting is selected as it exits the printer and let it dry completely before stacking. • ...
... on the page • The next page exiting the printer may be smearing the ink. Vertical straight lines are missing or unexpected • Make sure the Lexmark printer is appropriate for the paper type. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. • Make sure the print quality... setting is selected as it exits the printer and let it dry completely before stacking. • ...
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... expected • Use a photo paper designed for all print jobs: 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click your printer icon. 3 Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. Colors on page 47. Solving print quality problems 62 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From...and contacts. Photos do not print as the document color: 1 With your job again. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on ink. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 47. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 11. • Use a different paper ...
... expected • Use a photo paper designed for all print jobs: 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click your printer icon. 3 Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. Colors on page 47. Solving print quality problems 62 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From...and contacts. Photos do not print as the document color: 1 With your job again. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on ink. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 47. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 11. • Use a different paper ...
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...stick together • Load one sheet of photo paper or transparencies at a time. • Use a photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with specialty media. For help solve problems with print side facing you ) and selected the...(with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 35. • Remove each page as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print ...
...stick together • Load one sheet of photo paper or transparencies at a time. • Use a photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with specialty media. For help solve problems with print side facing you ) and selected the...(with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 35. • Remove each page as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print ...
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... for banners. Numbers corresponding to patterns on your printer. A mechanism that ejects from your printer. banner paper. Continuous sheets of paper. See banner paper. See printer software. Paper with printed alignment patterns that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. Glossary alignment page. automatic alignment. cartridge contact. A printer software option that lets you print on...
... for banners. Numbers corresponding to patterns on your printer. A mechanism that ejects from your printer. banner paper. Continuous sheets of paper. See banner paper. See printer software. Paper with printed alignment patterns that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. Glossary alignment page. automatic alignment. cartridge contact. A printer software option that lets you print on...