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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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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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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. Understanding the printer parts 6 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. Stack paper after printing.
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. Understanding the printer parts 6 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. Stack paper after printing.
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...in Black and White to set which way the pages of your color cartridge. If your document turn like the pages of a legal pad. Portrait or Landscape. If you select Top Flip, the pages turn . Using the printer software 10 For help, see page 41. Note: This option is ...not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, ...
...in Black and White to set which way the pages of your color cartridge. If your document turn like the pages of a legal pad. Portrait or Landscape. If you select Top Flip, the pages turn . Using the printer software 10 For help, see page 41. Note: This option is ...not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, ...
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... 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 Z700-P700 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center desktop icon. Using...
... 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 Z700-P700 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center desktop icon. Using...
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... for your paper type. For more information. Note: You may need to adjust the settings. To print on cartridges, see page 19. You can also use photo paper that is made for inkjet printers. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. You can load up to print on the thickness...
... for your paper type. For more information. Note: You may need to adjust the settings. To print on cartridges, see page 19. You can also use photo paper that is made for inkjet printers. Step 3: Print your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. You can load up to print on the thickness...
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... is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black and white You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper.... Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to conserve ink in your document open, click File Print. Printing color images in black and white 23...
... is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black and white You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper.... Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to conserve ink in your document open, click File Print. Printing color images in black and white 23...
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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. You must have a color cartridge installed when you print with just a color...
.... 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. You must have a color cartridge installed when you print with just a color...
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... installed. Replacing the print cartridges 46 If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has been used before). For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. 3 Snap the cartridges into place. 4 Close the...
... installed. Replacing the print cartridges 46 If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has been used before). For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. 3 Snap the cartridges into place. 4 Close the...
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..." on page 50. For best results, use of refilled cartridges. Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from the printer except to the printer. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. A print cartridge storage unit is still not satisfactory, replace the print...
..." on page 50. For best results, use of refilled cartridges. Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from the printer except to the printer. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. A print cartridge storage unit is still not satisfactory, replace the print...
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...remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. Make sure you install the print cartridges correctly? Setup troubleshooting 51 Are both print cartridges? Are any printer lights blinking? Did you do not push the paper too far into the... and flashing lights" on page 55. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your list of both your printer and computer on . 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to the network,...
...remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. Make sure you install the print cartridges correctly? Setup troubleshooting 51 Are both print cartridges? Are any printer lights blinking? Did you do not push the paper too far into the... and flashing lights" on page 55. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your list of both your printer and computer on . 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to the network,...
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... are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. 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. Paper Jam message For help clearing... See page: 55 55 57 59 60 63 Solving network printing problems If you can: • Click OK. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation.
... are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. 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. Paper Jam message For help clearing... See page: 55 55 57 59 60 63 Solving network printing problems If you can: • Click OK. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation.
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• Click the ? 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. If the printer has a paper jam, see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on ...supplies" on page 59. For more information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The power light is blinking The print cartridge carrier is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed button. ...
• Click the ? 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. If the printer has a paper jam, see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on ...supplies" on page 59. For more information about ordering supplies. • Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. The power light is blinking The print cartridge carrier is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed button. ...
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... 51, and then: • If the paper is incorrect, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on. For help , see page 45. • Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles. • Make sure you have not installed multiple copies...
... 51, and then: • If the paper is incorrect, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on. For help , see page 45. • Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles. • Make sure you have not installed multiple copies...
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...size and the appropriate paper type. • You are using a specialty media or envelope size supported by your printer. • Your software program is designed to adjust your software program documentation. • The envelope or specialty media... is unsatisfactory, you may need to print envelopes. c Turn the printer on . Squeeze and slide the paper guide to remove it. For help , see page 8. If you improve an..., check your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles.
...size and the appropriate paper type. • You are using a specialty media or envelope size supported by your printer. • Your software program is designed to adjust your software program documentation. • The envelope or specialty media... is unsatisfactory, you may need to print envelopes. c Turn the printer on . Squeeze and slide the paper guide to remove it. For help , see page 8. If you improve an..., check your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles.
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... in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. 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. Print smears on page 47. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical...
... in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. 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. Print smears on page 47. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical...
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... Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural Color. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on the printout are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel all print jobs: 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click your document open, click File Print. Colors on page 47. •... printers. • Select a higher print quality. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. To cancel all print jobs and print your job again. For help , see "Lexmark ...
... Select color settings manually. 5 Select Natural Color. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on the printout are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel all print jobs: 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click your document open, click File Print. Colors on page 47. •... printers. • Select a higher print quality. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. To cancel all print jobs and print your job again. For help , see "Lexmark ...
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...; Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 47. Solving specialty media problems 63 For help , see "Printing transparencies" on page 35 or "Printing photos" on page 35. • Remove each page as it exits the printer, and then let ...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...
...; Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page 47. Solving specialty media problems 63 For help , see "Printing transparencies" on page 35 or "Printing photos" on page 35. • Remove each page as it exits the printer, and then let ...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...
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... paper. Treated paper designed for banners. continuous form paper. See banner paper. A nonstandard paper size. duplex. A feature that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. collate. default printer settings. Numbers corresponding to patterns on both sides of a sheet of perforated inkjet paper designed for high-quality printed images. Multiple pages printed...
... paper. Treated paper designed for banners. continuous form paper. See banner paper. A nonstandard paper size. duplex. A feature that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. collate. default printer settings. Numbers corresponding to patterns on both sides of a sheet of perforated inkjet paper designed for high-quality printed images. Multiple pages printed...