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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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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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... basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to for printer help. Using the printer software 11 Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is in progress. There are two ways...
... basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to for printer help. Using the printer software 11 Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is in progress. There are two ways...
User's Guide
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...grounded electrical outlet? For more information, refer to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you install the printer software correctly? For help, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on ? Setup troubleshooting 51 For help , see page 13. Did you remove the ...both your list of programs, install the printer software. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on page 55. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached ...
...grounded electrical outlet? For more information, refer to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you install the printer software correctly? For help, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on ? Setup troubleshooting 51 For help , see page 13. Did you remove the ...both your list of programs, install the printer software. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on page 55. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached ...
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...print a test page. For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens. 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Restart your external devices for help , ...see page 11. Is the printer set the printer to be with your external devices, not your printer. a Open the Lexmark Solution Center....
...print a test page. For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens. 1 Close all open software programs. 2 Restart your external devices for help , ...see page 11. Is the printer set the printer to be with your external devices, not your printer. a Open the Lexmark Solution Center....
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... printing problems If you can: • Click OK. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on your cartridges is running out of your printer. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use...
... printing problems If you can: • Click OK. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on your cartridges is running out of your printer. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use...
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... can help , first see the troubleshooting checklist on page 51, and then: Check the printer status: Windows 98/Me/2000 Windows XP 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. 3 From the Printer menu, make sure: • Set as Default Printer. 5 From the Printer menu, make sure there is a check...
... can help , first see the troubleshooting checklist on page 51, and then: Check the printer status: Windows 98/Me/2000 Windows XP 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. 3 From the Printer menu, make sure: • Set as Default Printer. 5 From the Printer menu, make sure there is a check...
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For help , first see the troubleshooting checklist on page 51, and then: • If the paper is jammed, see page 52. Test page does not print For help , see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. • Try printing your test page again. Clean the print ...45. • You installed the cartridges correctly. After you have not installed multiple copies of the print cartridges. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are connected to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape ...
For help , first see the troubleshooting checklist on page 51, and then: • If the paper is jammed, see page 52. Test page does not print For help , see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. • Try printing your test page again. Clean the print ...45. • You installed the cartridges correctly. After you have not installed multiple copies of the print cartridges. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are connected to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape ...
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... part numbers USB 50 cards 19 cartridges, print aligning 47 installing 45 ordering 50 part numbers 43 preserving 49 removing 43 replacing 43 troubleshooting 51 characters, misformed 62 coated paper 14 color cartridge part number 43 conserving color ink 23 custom size paper 41 customizing settings banner ... 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 size paper 41...
... part numbers USB 50 cards 19 cartridges, print aligning 47 installing 45 ordering 50 part numbers 43 preserving 49 removing 43 replacing 43 troubleshooting 51 characters, misformed 62 coated paper 14 color cartridge part number 43 conserving color ink 23 custom size paper 41 customizing settings banner ... 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 size paper 41...
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... settings 61 memory cards 7 messages, error Ink Low 55 Paper Jam 55 multiple images on one sheet 29 N network, setting up printer 55 N-up 29 O ordering supplies 50 P Paper Jam message 55 paper jam, clearing 60 paper misfeeds 59 Paper Setup tab 10 part...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 paper 39 booklet 24 borderless photo 14...
... settings 61 memory cards 7 messages, error Ink Low 55 Paper Jam 55 multiple images on one sheet 29 N network, setting up printer 55 N-up 29 O ordering supplies 50 P Paper Jam message 55 paper jam, clearing 60 paper misfeeds 59 Paper Setup tab 10 part...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 paper 39 booklet 24 borderless photo 14...
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...-sided printing 17 settings, default 9 slow printing 59 software, printer 8 installing 54 removing 54 specialty paper solving problems with 63 supplies, ordering 50 T test page alignment 47 does not print 58 test page, printing 52 transfers, iron-on 34 transparencies 35 troubleshooting alignment page 58 blank pages 58 cartridges 51 error messages...
...-sided printing 17 settings, default 9 slow printing 59 software, printer 8 installing 54 removing 54 specialty paper solving problems with 63 supplies, ordering 50 T test page alignment 47 does not print 58 test page, printing 52 transfers, iron-on 34 transparencies 35 troubleshooting alignment page 58 blank pages 58 cartridges 51 error messages...
User's Guide for Mac OS X
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January 2003 www.lexmark.com Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™ P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™ User's Guide for Mac OS X • 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 Mac OS X • 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.
User's Guide for Mac OS X
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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 9 Using the paper type sensor 14 Chapter 2: Printing ideas 15 Printing on plain paper 15 Printing photos 16 Printing on premium... 33 Printing your document in reverse order 35 Chapter 3: Maintenance 37 Replacing the print cartridges 37 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software 40 Aligning the print cartridges 41 Improving print quality 42 Preserving the print cartridges 44 Ordering supplies 44 Chapter 4: Setup...
Contents Chapter 1: Printer overview 5 Understanding the printer parts 5 Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only 7 Using the printer software 9 Using the paper type sensor 14 Chapter 2: Printing ideas 15 Printing on plain paper 15 Printing photos 16 Printing on premium... 33 Printing your document in reverse order 35 Chapter 3: Maintenance 37 Replacing the print cartridges 37 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software 40 Aligning the print cartridges 41 Improving print quality 42 Preserving the print cartridges 44 Ordering supplies 44 Chapter 4: Setup...
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Troubleshooting checklist 45 When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens 46 Solving printer software installation problems 47 Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 49 Solving network printing problems 49 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 49 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 51 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 53 Solving print quality problems 55 Solving specialty media problems 57 Notices 59 Glossary 61 Index 64 Contents 4
Troubleshooting checklist 45 When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens 46 Solving printer software installation problems 47 Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 49 Solving network printing problems 49 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 49 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 51 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 53 Solving print quality problems 55 Solving specialty media problems 57 Notices 59 Glossary 61 Index 64 Contents 4
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...copies you want more information about the settings in reverse page order. Print your document in the Print dialog, click ? Troubleshooting Get a direct link to the printer utility. Software Version View software version on these items. When you are finished, click the red close button. 5 ...document. Choose a print quality. Order Supplies Get a direct link to the Lexmark Web site. For more information about the appropriate print quality for future use. 4 If you want to print. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose: Select: When you want to: Copies & Pages...
...copies you want more information about the settings in reverse page order. Print your document in the Print dialog, click ? Troubleshooting Get a direct link to the printer utility. Software Version View software version on these items. When you are finished, click the red close button. 5 ...document. Choose a print quality. Order Supplies Get a direct link to the Lexmark Web site. For more information about the appropriate print quality for future use. 4 If you want to print. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose: Select: When you want to: Copies & Pages...
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... Utility from the back and bottom of each print cartridge? If the printer folder and the printer utility are on page 49. For more information, refer to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? For help , see... to your printer and to the adapter documentation. Setup troubleshooting 45 Are both your printer and computer on? Are the printer lights blinking? Did you install the printer software correctly? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to the network, your Lexmark adapter is blinking...
... Utility from the back and bottom of each print cartridge? If the printer folder and the printer utility are on page 49. For more information, refer to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? For help , see... to your printer and to the adapter documentation. Setup troubleshooting 45 Are both your printer and computer on? Are the printer lights blinking? Did you install the printer software correctly? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to the network, your Lexmark adapter is blinking...
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... the Z700-P700 Series Printer folder on your desktop, and then double-clicking Z700-P700 Series Utility. The Printer List dialog appears. When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens 1 Close all open , choose File Page Setup. 2 From the Format for further troubleshooting information. Is the printer set as the current printer: 1 With your document open...
... the Z700-P700 Series Printer folder on your desktop, and then double-clicking Z700-P700 Series Utility. The Printer List dialog appears. When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens 1 Close all open , choose File Page Setup. 2 From the Format for further troubleshooting information. Is the printer set as the current printer: 1 With your document open...
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... error messages and flashing lights Use this section to understand printer software error messages on your printer. Paper Jam message For help in replacing the cartridges, see "Replacing the print cartridges" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out...
... error messages and flashing lights Use this section to understand printer software error messages on your printer. Paper Jam message For help in replacing the cartridges, see "Replacing the print cartridges" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out...
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... working properly. • If the test page does not print, continue with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are connected to a network with the following section or refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. For more information, see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on . If ...the Print Center icon is jammed, see the adapter documentation. For help , first see "Troubleshooting checklist" on page 45, and then: • If the paper is not on page 47. To check the printer status: 1 From the Dock, click the Print Center icon. You can also access ...
... working properly. • If the test page does not print, continue with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are connected to a network with the following section or refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. For more information, see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on . If ...the Print Center icon is jammed, see the adapter documentation. For help , first see "Troubleshooting checklist" on page 45, and then: • If the paper is not on page 47. To check the printer status: 1 From the Dock, click the Print Center icon. You can also access ...
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... cartridges, print aligning 41 cleaning 42 installing 39 ordering 44 part number 44 preserving 44 removing 37 replacing 37 troubleshooting 45 wiping 42 CD, software installing 48 troubleshooting 46 characters, misformed 56 coated paper 18 color cartridge part number 39, 44 connector power supply 7 USB cable ... iron-on transfers D dark or smudged print 55 default settings 9 dialog Page Setup 9 Print 10 digital media, photo 7 downloaded printer driver, installing 48 E edge-to-edge printing See borderless cards See borderless photos electronic emission notices 59 envelopes 23 error messages Ink ...
... cartridges, print aligning 41 cleaning 42 installing 39 ordering 44 part number 44 preserving 44 removing 37 replacing 37 troubleshooting 45 wiping 42 CD, software installing 48 troubleshooting 46 characters, misformed 56 coated paper 18 color cartridge part number 39, 44 connector power supply 7 USB cable ... iron-on transfers D dark or smudged print 55 default settings 9 dialog Page Setup 9 Print 10 digital media, photo 7 downloaded printer driver, installing 48 E edge-to-edge printing See borderless cards See borderless photos electronic emission notices 59 envelopes 23 error messages Ink ...