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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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...not apply to make these changes will be used instead. Lexmark may be used . Evaluation and verification of operation in certain transactions; Color Jetprinter and Photo Jetprinter are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any of express or implied ...Improvements or changes in the products or the programs described may use or distribute any time. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this publication to products, programs, or services do not allow disclaimer of the information ...
...not apply to make these changes will be used instead. Lexmark may be used . Evaluation and verification of operation in certain transactions; Color Jetprinter and Photo Jetprinter are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any of express or implied ...Improvements or changes in the products or the programs described may use or distribute any time. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this publication to products, programs, or services do not allow disclaimer of the information ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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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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... with superior results. The gold contact area faces away from the printer. Using the printer software Your printer software works with your operating system to accommodate these media. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. The gold contact area faces toward the printer. CompactFlash Type I and II •... • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. The USB card reader on once your card is properly installed. Using the printer software 8
... with superior results. The gold contact area faces away from the printer. Using the printer software Your printer software works with your operating system to accommodate these media. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. The gold contact area faces toward the printer. CompactFlash Type I and II •... • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. The USB card reader on once your card is properly installed. Using the printer software 8
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... For more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your printer settings in the printer driver. Using the printer software 9 To print a typical document on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to change the layout of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on page 13.
... For more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your printer settings in the printer driver. Using the printer software 9 To print a typical document on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to change the layout of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on page 13.
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... you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a magazine. If you select Side Flip, the pages of a legal pad. Using the printer software 10 Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless, and then select the size specific to your paper size is...
... you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a magazine. If you select Side Flip, the pages of a legal pad. Using the printer software 10 Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless, and then select the size specific to your paper size is...
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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 : ... 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...
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 : ... 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...
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...: Your printer can : • View information about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest software files from the World Wide Web. If you are using; Using the paper type sensor Your printer has a paper type sensor that detects...Coated paper • Glossy/Photo paper If you want to select your paper type: 1 With your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your document open , click File Print.
...: Your printer can : • View information about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest software files from the World Wide Web. If you are using; Using the paper type sensor Your printer has a paper type sensor that detects...Coated paper • Glossy/Photo paper If you want to select your paper type: 1 With your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your document open , click File Print.
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... page 43. • Photo paper. Note: You may need to print on plain paper before loading your photo paper and changing your other software program's documentation for more information on the thickness of the paper. • If your paper type. Printing photos 14 For more information. Step...8226; For best results, use photo paper that is made for your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. If you are using another software program, you use coated or glossy paper. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you may want to print a ...
... page 43. • Photo paper. Note: You may need to print on plain paper before loading your photo paper and changing your other software program's documentation for more information on the thickness of the paper. • If your paper type. Printing photos 14 For more information. Step...8226; For best results, use photo paper that is made for your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. If you are using another software program, you use coated or glossy paper. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you may want to print a ...
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... to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of the cards. Step 3: Print your document Click OK. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad. 4 Further customize your document following the steps for your document turn...
... to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of the cards. Step 3: Print your document Click OK. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad. 4 Further customize your document following the steps for your document turn...
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... 41. 4 Select the orientation: a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. b From the Orientation area, select Landscape. 5 Click OK. Note: Many software programs are designed to 10 envelopes. Printing envelopes 22 b From the Paper Size area, select Envelope. Step 3: Print your... software program. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to override the settings in your envelopes Click OK. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document ...
... 41. 4 Select the orientation: a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. b From the Orientation area, select Landscape. 5 Click OK. Note: Many software programs are designed to 10 envelopes. Printing envelopes 22 b From the Paper Size area, select Envelope. Step 3: Print your... software program. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to override the settings in your envelopes Click OK. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document ...
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... build your booklet: 1 Remove the first bundle from you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Step 3: Print your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from the paper...
... build your booklet: 1 Remove the first bundle from you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Step 3: Print your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from the paper...
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... formatted your handouts to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts. 1 After the first half of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you can enlarge a single page image to 100 sheets of the paper. Insert the paper and reloading instruction page with the printed side facing...
... formatted your handouts to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts. 1 After the first half of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you can enlarge a single page image to 100 sheets of the paper. Insert the paper and reloading instruction page with the printed side facing...
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... printer, and then let it dry before stacking. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 If your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfer Click OK. Step 3: Print your document open, click File Print. Printing transparencies You can load up...
... printer, and then let it dry before stacking. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 If your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfer Click OK. Step 3: Print your document open, click File Print. Printing transparencies You can load up...
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..." on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. 3 Snap the cartridges into place. 4 Close the front cover. 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 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. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the...
..." on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. 3 Snap the cartridges into place. 4 Close the front cover. 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 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. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the...
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... not aligned at the left margin. • Vertical, straight lines are not satisfied with the print quality of your software program, click File Print. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. a Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. For help , see page 45...
... not aligned at the left margin. • Vertical, straight lines are not satisfied with the print quality of your software program, click File Print. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. a Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group. For help , see page 45...
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... For help, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on ? Make sure you install the printer software correctly? 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. Did you do not ... attached to your printer and to the network, your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of both your list of programs, install the printer software. Setup troubleshooting 51 If you install the print cartridges correctly? Did...
... For help, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on ? Make sure you install the printer software correctly? 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. Did you do not ... attached to your printer and to the network, your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of both your list of programs, install the printer software. Setup troubleshooting 51 If you install the print cartridges correctly? Did...
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... the problem may need to print a test page. If it . You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z700 Series and make sure that came with your external devices, not your computer with a USB cable. 3 Follow these instructions to remove the printer... reinstall it is selected. For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to your printer connected directly to the printer software Help for help , see page 11. Is the printer set the printer to print. Check the documentation that Set as the default printer? Is...
... the problem may need to print a test page. If it . You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z700 Series and make sure that came with your external devices, not your computer with a USB cable. 3 Follow these instructions to remove the printer... reinstall it is selected. For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to your printer connected directly to the printer software Help for help , see page 11. Is the printer set the printer to print. Check the documentation that Set as the default printer? Is...
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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. Solving printer software installation problems 53 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.
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. Solving printer software installation problems 53 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon.