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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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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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... 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. The following table...
... 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. The following table...
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... you do not push the paper too far into the printer. 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 . Make sure you install the printer...printer software. If you install the print cartridges correctly? For help , see page 45. Setup troubleshooting 51 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to the network, your Lexmark adapter is connected to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Are both print cartridges?...
... you do not push the paper too far into the printer. 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 . Make sure you install the printer...printer software. If you install the print cartridges correctly? For help , see page 45. Setup troubleshooting 51 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to the network, your Lexmark adapter is connected to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Are both print cartridges?...
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...computer with your external devices for help , see page 11. Is your printer connected directly to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try...printer software, and then reinstall it is selected. 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 instructions to your computer through an external device, such...
...computer with your external devices for help , see page 11. Is your printer connected directly to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try...printer software, and then reinstall it is selected. 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 instructions to your computer through an external device, such...
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... 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 For information about : Solving network printing problems Understanding error messages and flashing...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. Paper Jam message For help clearing a paper jam, see the adapter documentation for...
... 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 For information about : Solving network printing problems Understanding error messages and flashing...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. Paper Jam message For help clearing a paper jam, see the adapter documentation for...
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... Click Apply. 6 Click OK. Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 57 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing The following topics 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 ...From the Printer menu, make sure: • Set as Default Printer. 5 From the Printer menu, make sure there is a check next to the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon (indicating that Pause Printing is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK....
... Click Apply. 6 Click OK. Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 57 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing The following topics 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 ...From the Printer menu, make sure: • Set as Default Printer. 5 From the Printer menu, make sure there is a check next to the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon (indicating that Pause Printing is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click Apply. 6 Click OK....
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..., make sure there is only one Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. • If you have installed multiple copies of the printer software: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers. Test page does not print For help , see the troubleshooting checklist on . For help , first... For more information, see : - Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. 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 from the back and bottom of ...
..., make sure there is only one Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. • If you have installed multiple copies of the printer software: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers. Test page does not print For help , see the troubleshooting checklist on . For help , first... For more information, see : - Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. 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 from the back and bottom of ...
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... 21 C cable, 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 paper 39... 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 duplexing 17 70
... 21 C cable, 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 paper 39... 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 duplexing 17 70
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... 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, 15...
... 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, 15...
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... 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 55 flashing lights 55 improving print quality 60 margins 61 network printing 55 paper feeding...
... 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 55 flashing lights 55 improving print quality 60 margins 61 network printing 55 paper feeding...
User's Guide for Mac OS X
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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. 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 9 Using the paper type sensor 14 Chapter 2: Printing ideas 15 Printing on plain paper 15 Printing photos 16 ... 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 troubleshooting 45 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 9 Using the paper type sensor 14 Chapter 2: Printing ideas 15 Printing on plain paper 15 Printing photos 16 ... 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 troubleshooting 45 Contents 3
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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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...Choose a print quality. You can choose from Quick Print, Normal, Better, or Best. Note: Normal print quality is recommended for your document to print. Troubleshooting Get a direct link to the printer utility. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose: Select: When you want to: Copies & Pages Copies Collated... Setting Save the current print settings for future use. 4 If you are finished, click the red close button. 5 Click Print to the Lexmark Web site. to view Help on a single sheet of your document. up menu, choose Z700-P700 Series. 3 Change the settings as a mirror ...
...Choose a print quality. You can choose from Quick Print, Normal, Better, or Best. Note: Normal print quality is recommended for your document to print. Troubleshooting Get a direct link to the printer utility. 2 From the Printer pop-up menu, choose: Select: When you want to: Copies & Pages Copies Collated... Setting Save the current print settings for future use. 4 If you are finished, click the red close button. 5 Click Print to the Lexmark Web site. to view Help on a single sheet of your document. up menu, choose Z700-P700 Series. 3 Change the settings as a mirror ...
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... securely attached to your printer and to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? If the Paper Feed light is on, and all indicator lights are using your printer on...Open the printer utility by double-clicking the Z700-P700 Series Printer folder on your Lexmark adapter is blinking, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 47. Setup troubleshooting 45 Are both your printer and computer on page 49. Is the paper loaded...
... securely attached to your printer and to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? If the Paper Feed light is on, and all indicator lights are using your printer on...Open the printer utility by double-clicking the Z700-P700 Series Printer folder on your Lexmark adapter is blinking, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 47. Setup troubleshooting 45 Are both your printer and computer on page 49. Is the paper loaded...
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...-clicking Z700-P700 Series Utility. 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. To make sure that comes with a USB cable. 3 Print a test page. Note: If the Print Center icon is set as the default or current...
...-clicking Z700-P700 Series Utility. 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. To make sure that comes with a USB cable. 3 Print a test page. Note: If the Print Center icon is set as the default or current...
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To order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. General troubleshooting 49 For information about : Solving network printing problems Understanding error messages and flashing lights Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing Clearing...and blinking lights on your printer. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 37. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation.
To order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. General troubleshooting 49 For information about : Solving network printing problems Understanding error messages and flashing lights Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing Clearing...and blinking lights on your printer. For help clearing a paper jam, see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 37. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation.
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... 5 Select your job from the list. 6 Click Resume. 7 Print your desktop, and then double-clicking Z700-P700 Series Utility. For help , first see "Troubleshooting checklist" on page 45, and then: • If the paper is not held or paused. Printing a test page 1 Access the printer utility by double-clicking...Print Test Page. • If the test page prints, the printer is working properly. • If the test page does not print, continue with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on page 53. • Make sure the printer is jammed, see "Install the cartridges" on page 39. • You ...
... 5 Select your job from the list. 6 Click Resume. 7 Print your desktop, and then double-clicking Z700-P700 Series Utility. For help , first see "Troubleshooting checklist" on page 45, and then: • If the paper is not held or paused. Printing a test page 1 Access the printer utility by double-clicking...Print Test Page. • If the test page prints, the printer is working properly. • If the test page does not print, continue with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on page 53. • Make sure the printer is jammed, see "Install the cartridges" on page 39. • You ...
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... 20 cards, memory 7 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 7 contacts, wiping 42...
... 20 cards, memory 7 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 7 contacts, wiping 42...