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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 ...
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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The gold contact area faces away from the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Using the printer software 8 This illustration shows you insert your memory card, consider the following information: • Insert only one memory card at a time. • A small light on top ...
The gold contact area faces away from the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Using the printer software 8 This illustration shows you insert your memory card, consider the following information: • Insert only one memory card at a time. • A small light on top ...
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...: Automatic • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences... 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. Using the printer software 9 Printer driver You can change your printer settings in the printer driver. To print a typical document on page 13.
...: Automatic • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences... 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. Using the printer software 9 Printer driver You can change your printer settings in the printer driver. To print a typical document on page 13.
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...Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless, and then select the size specific to apply your settings. For help, see page 41. Using the printer software 10 6 Click OK to your paper type. If your document turn like the pages of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to ... and White to print more than one copy of a magazine. Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor when you want to save the ink in your finished documents turn like the pages of a document. Portrait or Landscape. Note: If you ...
...Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless, and then select the size specific to apply your settings. For help, see page 41. Using the printer software 10 6 Click OK to your paper type. If your document turn like the pages of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to ... and White to print more than one copy of a magazine. Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor when you want to save the ink in your finished documents turn like the pages of a document. Portrait or Landscape. Note: If you ...
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... tab while a job is a guide you can : • Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for printer help. Using the printer software 11 There are two ways to purchase new cartridges. • Clean the... 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 Solution Center (LSC) is in progress.
... tab while a job is a guide you can : • Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for printer help. Using the printer software 11 There are two ways to purchase new cartridges. • Clean the... 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 Solution Center (LSC) is in progress.
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... : • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your document open , click File Print. Using the paper type sensor Your printer has a paper type sensor that detects these paper types: • Plain paper • Transparencies •... Information Advanced You can detect the type of paper you want to select your paper type: 1 With your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest...
... : • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your document open , click File Print. Using the paper type sensor Your printer has a paper type sensor that detects these paper types: • Plain paper • Transparencies •... Information Advanced You can detect the type of paper you want to select your paper type: 1 With your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest...
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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 your paper type. 5 Click OK. The even-numbered pages print. Printing cards You can load ...
When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of your paper type. 5 Click OK. The even-numbered pages print. Printing cards You can load ...
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... the Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options. 2 Clear the Print instruction page to stack the bundles on top of each other until your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from the paper...
... the Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options. 2 Clear the Print instruction page to stack the bundles on top of each other until your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from the paper...
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... you formatted your handouts to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts. 1 After the first half of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you can enlarge a single page image to print on the thickness of paper at a time, depending on multiple pages.
... you formatted your handouts to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts. 1 After the first half of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you can enlarge a single page image to print on the thickness of paper at a time, depending on multiple pages.
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... OK or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed. Replacing the print cartridges 46 For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one...
... OK or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed. Replacing the print cartridges 46 For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one...
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... Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your list of both your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. For help , see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on . For more information, refer to the...
... Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your list of both your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. For help , see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on . For more information, refer to the...
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... default printer? Solving printer software installation problems 52 You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z700 Series and make sure that came with a USB cable. 3 Follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from any external devices. 2 Connect your printer directly to your computer with your printer. If it . Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software...
... default printer? Solving printer software installation problems 52 You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z700 Series and make sure that came with a USB cable. 3 Follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from any external devices. 2 Connect your printer directly to your computer with your printer. If it . Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software...
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Solving printer software installation problems 53 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. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation.
Solving printer software installation problems 53 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. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation.
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... instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your screen to install the printer software. To connect your printer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, refer to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. Solving printer software installation problems 54 Installing the printer software You can download it from the...
... instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your screen to install the printer software. To connect your printer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, refer to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. Solving printer software installation problems 54 Installing the printer software You can download it from the...
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...: • Click OK. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your printer. Paper Jam message For help clearing a paper jam, see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on your computer screen and blinking...
...: • Click OK. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your printer. Paper Jam message For help clearing a paper jam, see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on your computer screen and blinking...
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... or slow printing. If the USB port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click OK. 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 From the list of ports... drop-down menu, check the printer port. If the USB port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon, and then click Properties....
... or slow printing. If the USB port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click OK. 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 From the list of ports... drop-down menu, check the printer port. If the USB port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK. 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon, and then click Properties....
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... Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 In the Printers folder, make sure there is only one Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. • If you have not installed multiple copies of the printer software: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers. "Resolving unsuccessful... Make sure you have installed multiple copies of the printer software, remove each copy, and then restart the computer and reinstall the printer software. • If the printer port is incorrect, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. If it still does not print, see the ...
... Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 In the Printers folder, make sure there is only one Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. • If you have not installed multiple copies of the printer software: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers. "Resolving unsuccessful... Make sure you have installed multiple copies of the printer software, remove each copy, and then restart the computer and reinstall the printer software. • If the printer port is incorrect, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. If it still does not print, see the ...
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...designed to adjust your printer. • Your software program is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before handling the paper. • Make sure the paper type and paper size settings in the printer software match the paper loaded in the printer. Solving print quality ...problems If print quality is not jammed. For help , see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 13. • You select the appropriate envelope...
...designed to adjust your printer. • Your software program is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before handling the paper. • Make sure the paper type and paper size settings in the printer software match the paper loaded in the printer. Solving print quality ...problems If print quality is not jammed. For help , see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 13. • You select the appropriate envelope...