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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 ... 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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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. Understanding the printer parts 6 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. Stack paper after printing.
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. Understanding the printer parts 6 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. Stack paper after printing.
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... Note: If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a document. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. If your finished documents turn like the pages of your paper size is not installed. Print Layout tab From...Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless, and then select the size specific to your color cartridge. Portrait or Landscape. 6 Click OK to apply your printer. • Use my choice when you want to select the paper type. • Automatic when you want the...
... Note: If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a document. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. If your finished documents turn like the pages of your paper size is not installed. Print Layout tab From...Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless, and then select the size specific to your color cartridge. Portrait or Landscape. 6 Click OK to apply your printer. • Use my choice when you want to select the paper type. • Automatic when you want the...
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... 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. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC...
... 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. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC...
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... photo using another software program, you may want to print with normal print quality, you use: • The photo software included with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to 25 sheets at a time..., depending on cartridges, see page 19. For more information. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use coated or glossy paper. Printing photos 14...
... photo using another software program, you may want to print with normal print quality, you use: • The photo software included with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to 25 sheets at a time..., depending on cartridges, see page 19. For more information. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use coated or glossy paper. Printing photos 14...
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...are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Printing color images in your document open, click File Print. ...Printing color images in black helps to conserve ink in black and white 23 Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. Printing color images in black and white You ...
...are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Printing color images in your document open, click File Print. ...Printing color images in black helps to conserve ink in black and white 23 Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. Printing color images in black and white You ...
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... 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 cartridge or just a black cartridge. Maintenance 43 Removing...
... 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 cartridge or just a black cartridge. Maintenance 43 Removing...
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For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. Replacing the print cartridges 46 Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Note: The front cover must be incorrect. 4 Click...
For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. Replacing the print cartridges 46 Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Note: The front cover must be incorrect. 4 Click...
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... to install it in use. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. g Reinsert the print cartridges. For information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 50. j If print quality is included with new photo print cartridges. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in the direction shown. We do not print...
... to install it in use. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. g Reinsert the print cartridges. For information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 50. j If print quality is included with new photo print cartridges. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in the direction shown. We do not print...
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... All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on? Setup troubleshooting 51 If you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. Are any printer lights blinking? Did you are using your printer on a network, ... lights are on page 55. Make sure you install the print cartridges correctly? For more information, refer to your computer or Lexmark adapter? For help, see page 45. Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to the adapter documentation. Did you do not push the ...
... All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your printer and computer on? Setup troubleshooting 51 If you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. Are any printer lights blinking? Did you are using your printer on a network, ... lights are on page 55. Make sure you install the print cartridges correctly? For more information, refer to your computer or Lexmark adapter? For help, see page 45. Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to the adapter documentation. Did you do not push the ...
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... error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on your cartridges is running out of your printer. Paper Jam message For help clearing a paper jam, see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. An Ink Low message appears ...• Click OK. Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you 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. General troubleshooting 55 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on...
... error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on your cartridges is running out of your printer. Paper Jam message For help clearing a paper jam, see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. An Ink Low message appears ...• Click OK. Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you 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. General troubleshooting 55 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on...
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...printer has a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on page 59. Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 For help , see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on page 50. • Click the ? 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. to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, see page 60...
...printer has a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on page 59. Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 For help , see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on page 50. • Click the ? 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. to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, see page 60...
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... tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. For more information, see page 45. • You installed the cartridges correctly. 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 check these items, print a test...
... tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. For more information, see page 45. • You installed the cartridges correctly. 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 check these items, print a test...
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... the paper to adjust your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles. For help, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 13. • You select the appropriate envelope or specialty media size and the appropriate paper type. • You are...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. Printer has a paper jam If the paper is designed to the left edge of the paper support. The following topics can help ...
... the paper to adjust your margin settings, select a higher print quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles. For help, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 13. • You select the appropriate envelope or specialty media size and the appropriate paper type. • You are...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. Printer has a paper jam If the paper is designed to the left edge of the paper support. The following topics can help ...
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... (intermittent printing) Select a higher print quality. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on the page • The next page exiting the printer may be smearing the ink. Letter, U.S. Vertical straight lines are missing or unexpected • Make sure the Lexmark printer is appropriate for U.S. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines...
... (intermittent printing) Select a higher print quality. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on the page • The next page exiting the printer may be smearing the ink. Letter, U.S. Vertical straight lines are missing or unexpected • Make sure the Lexmark printer is appropriate for U.S. Printed pages have alternating bands of vertical straight lines...
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...cancel. 4 From the Document menu, click Cancel. • Repeat steps 3 through 4 for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. Colors on page 47. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving print quality problems 62 Photos do not print as the document color: 1 ...page 47. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on ink. Select Natural Color as expected • Use a photo paper designed for all print jobs and print your printer icon. 3 Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. To cancel all print jobs: 1 ...
...cancel. 4 From the Document menu, click Cancel. • Repeat steps 3 through 4 for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. Colors on page 47. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving print quality problems 62 Photos do not print as the document color: 1 ...page 47. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on ink. Select Natural Color as expected • Use a photo paper designed for all print jobs and print your printer icon. 3 Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. To cancel all print jobs: 1 ...
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... contain white lines • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Print Properties dialog... transparencies" on page 35. • Remove each page as it exits the printer, and then let it dry completely before stacking. • Select photo paper as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving specialty media problems The following topics can help , see...
... contain white lines • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Print Properties dialog... transparencies" on page 35. • Remove each page as it exits the printer, and then let it dry completely before stacking. • Select photo paper as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Solving specialty media problems The following topics can help , see...
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...66 default printer settings. A printer software option that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer during cartridge alignment. Numbers corresponding to resemble a small book. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. Glossary alignment page. cartridge contact. ... alignment values. Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF). A mechanism that automatically aligns the print cartridges. Continuous sheets of booklet pages that ejects from your printer. booklets. A group of perforated inkjet paper designed for high-quality printed images. ...
...66 default printer settings. A printer software option that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer during cartridge alignment. Numbers corresponding to resemble a small book. Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. Glossary alignment page. cartridge contact. ... alignment values. Automatic Sheet Feeder (ASF). A mechanism that automatically aligns the print cartridges. Continuous sheets of booklet pages that ejects from your printer. booklets. A group of perforated inkjet paper designed for high-quality printed images. ...