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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 16 Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 17 Printing cards 19 Printing envelopes 21 Printing color...
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 Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 17 Printing cards 19 Printing envelopes 21 Printing color...
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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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...accommodate these media. 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 The gold contact area faces toward the printer. If you where to insert each of the card reader comes... on your printer has four slots to print documents with your card is properly installed...
...accommodate these media. 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 The gold contact area faces toward the printer. If you where to insert each of the card reader comes... on your printer has four slots to print documents with your card is properly installed...
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... and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change your document. Using the printer software 9 To print a typical document on page 13. When you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to these default settings: • Paper Type: Use Printer Sensor • Quality/Speed: Automatic • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation...
... and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change your document. Using the printer software 9 To print a typical document on page 13. When you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to these default settings: • Paper Type: Use Printer Sensor • Quality/Speed: Automatic • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation...
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... is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Portrait or Landscape. Using the printer software 10 Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor when you want the paper type sensor to detect the paper in your document turn . Note: If... the pages in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to save the ink in your paper size is not installed. Print Color Images in Black and White to print. For help, see page 41. If you select Side Flip, the pages of a magazine.
... is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Portrait or Landscape. Using the printer software 10 Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor when you want the paper type sensor to detect the paper in your document turn . Note: If... the pages in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to save the ink in your paper size is not installed. Print Color Images in Black and White to print. For help, see page 41. If you select Side Flip, the pages of a magazine.
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Using the printer software 11 Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is in progress. The following table describes the LSC tabs: From this 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. There are...
Using the printer software 11 Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is in progress. The following table describes the LSC tabs: From this 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. There are...
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... type sensor off and 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 software files from the World Wide Web. Using the paper type sensor ...12 From this tab: Contact Information Advanced You can detect the type of paper you are using; Note: Your printer can : • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer...
... type sensor off and 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 software files from the World Wide Web. Using the paper type sensor ...12 From this tab: Contact Information Advanced You can detect the type of paper you are using; Note: Your printer can : • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer...
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.... 2 Click Continue Printing. c Select Side Flip or Top Flip. The even-numbered pages print. Printing cards 19 When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to 25 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time, depending on the thickness of a magazine.
.... 2 Click Continue Printing. c Select Side Flip or Top Flip. The even-numbered pages print. Printing cards 19 When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to 25 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time, depending on the thickness of a magazine.
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... aside. 2 Remove the next bundle, fold it on top of the first bundle. 3 Continue to stack the bundles on top of each other until your printer software prompts you to assist in half, and then stack it in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. After the first half of paper and the reloading...
... aside. 2 Remove the next bundle, fold it on top of the first bundle. 3 Continue to stack the bundles on top of each other until your printer software prompts you to assist in half, and then stack it in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. After the first half of paper and the reloading...
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... page to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. If you formatted your handouts to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. Insert the paper and reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from you and the arrows pointing...
... page to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. If you formatted your handouts to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. Insert the paper and reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from you and the arrows pointing...
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...is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. Replacing the print cartridges 46 Note: The front cover must be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed ...to start a print job. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." If an old...
...is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. Replacing the print cartridges 46 Note: The front cover must be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed ...to start a print job. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." If an old...
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... bottom of programs, install the printer software. For help, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 55. Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. For more information, refer to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Is the paper loaded ... , see page 45. 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 your list of both print cartridges? Make sure you install the printer software correctly?
... bottom of programs, install the printer software. For help, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 55. Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. For more information, refer to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Is the paper loaded ... , see page 45. 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 your list of both print cartridges? Make sure you install the printer software correctly?
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... the Lexmark Z700 Series and make sure that came with your external devices, not your printer connected directly to print a test page. Is the printer set the printer to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it is selected. To set as a USB hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine? Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does...
... the Lexmark Z700 Series and make sure that came with your external devices, not your printer connected directly to print a test page. Is the printer set the printer to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it is selected. To set as a USB hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine? Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does...
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Solving printer software installation problems 53 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 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. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
Solving printer software installation problems 53 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 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. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
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... screen to complete printer software installation. Removing the printer software 1 From your desktop, click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Uninstall Lexmark Z700-P700 Series. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to install the printer software. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your desktop. Installing the printer software You can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came...
... screen to complete printer software installation. Removing the printer software 1 From your desktop, click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Uninstall Lexmark Z700-P700 Series. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to install the printer software. The Lexmark Installer screen appears. 3 Click Install. 4 Follow instructions on your desktop. Installing the printer software You can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came...
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When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on page 60. General troubleshooting 55 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 printer. Paper Jam message For help clearing a paper jam, see the adapter documentation...
When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on page 60. General troubleshooting 55 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 printer. Paper Jam message For help clearing a paper jam, see the adapter documentation...
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..., 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, select USB printer port or Virtual printer port for USB. Resolving unsuccessful...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. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4...
..., 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, select USB printer port or Virtual printer port for USB. Resolving unsuccessful...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. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4...
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... then restart the computer and reinstall the printer software. • If the printer port is incorrect, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. For help , see : - For help , first see the troubleshooting checklist on page 51, and then: • If the paper is only one Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. • If you are on page...
... then restart the computer and reinstall the printer software. • If the printer port is incorrect, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. For help , see : - For help , first see the troubleshooting checklist on page 51, and then: • If the paper is only one Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. • If you are on page...
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... cover, pull the paper out, and then close the front cover. For help , see "Printer has a paper jam" on the paper to print envelopes. For help , check your printer. • Your software program is unsatisfactory, you may need to the left edge of the paper support. c Turn ... 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. • Your printer feeds paper without problems. • Load the envelopes or specialty media vertically against the right side of the ...
... cover, pull the paper out, and then close the front cover. For help , see "Printer has a paper jam" on the paper to print envelopes. For help , check your printer. • Your software program is unsatisfactory, you may need to the left edge of the paper support. c Turn ... 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. • Your printer feeds paper without problems. • Load the envelopes or specialty media vertically against the right side of the ...
