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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 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 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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Stack paper after printing. 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. 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. 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. 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.
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... printer to select the correct print quality for the detected paper type. • Quick Print when you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. For help, see page 41. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of a document. Note: This ...option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Portrait or Landscape. 6 Click OK to your paper type. Using the printer software 10 Paper Setup tab From: Paper...
... printer to select the correct print quality for the detected paper type. • Quick Print when you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. For help, see page 41. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of a document. Note: This ...option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Portrait or Landscape. 6 Click OK to your paper type. Using the printer software 10 Paper Setup tab From: Paper...
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...; View information about how to purchase new cartridges. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align the cartridges. • Solve other problems. Note: Do not click this tab while a job is a guide you can refer to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center. • Double...
...; View information about how to purchase new cartridges. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align the cartridges. • Solve other problems. Note: Do not click this tab while a job is a guide you can refer to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center. • Double...
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For more information. If you want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using another software program, you may want to print on the thickness of the paper. • If ... loading your photo paper and changing your other software program's documentation for inkjet printers. Note: You may need to adjust the settings. To print on cartridges, see page 19. You can load up to your settings. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you use: • The photo...
For more information. If you want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using another software program, you may want to print on the thickness of the paper. • If ... loading your photo paper and changing your other software program's documentation for inkjet printers. Note: You may need to adjust the settings. To print on cartridges, see page 19. You can load up to your settings. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you use: • The photo...
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... load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black helps to the left side of the paper. Printing color images in your document open, click File Print. Note: If...
... load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black helps to the left side of the paper. Printing color images in your document open, click File Print. Note: If...
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... moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 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...
... moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 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...
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Replacing the print cartridges 44 3 Pull the cartridges toward you until you hear a snap. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly.
Replacing the print cartridges 44 3 Pull the cartridges toward you until you hear a snap. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly.
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...the print cartridges 45 Installing the cartridges 1 If you use, the color of the cartridge tops may vary. Insert the black or photo cartridge in the left carrier. P/N 19, 20, or 25 P/N 48, 50, 55, or 90 (Photo) Note: To extend the life of the cartridges. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the... right carrier. Depending on the part numbers you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact...
...the print cartridges 45 Installing the cartridges 1 If you use, the color of the cartridge tops may vary. Insert the black or photo cartridge in the left carrier. P/N 19, 20, or 25 P/N 48, 50, 55, or 90 (Photo) Note: To extend the life of the cartridges. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the... right carrier. Depending on the part numbers you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact...
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... to start a print job. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has been used before). Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. Replacing the print cartridges 46 3 Snap the cartridges into place. 4 Close the front cover. Note...
... to start a print job. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has been used before). Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. Replacing the print cartridges 46 3 Snap the cartridges into place. 4 Close the front cover. Note...
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...2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. Aligning the print cartridges 47 For help , see page 11. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to select the number that is a heavier weight, bright white, ...sure you must select the best alignment values from both cartridges. Improving print quality If you 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. However, you : • Use the...
...2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. Aligning the print cartridges 47 For help , see page 11. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to select the number that is a heavier weight, bright white, ...sure you must select the best alignment values from both cartridges. Improving print quality If you 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. However, you : • Use the...
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b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to clean the...hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. b Insert the print cartridges. For help, see page 45. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. For ...: a Load paper. If your print quality has improved. c Print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. For help , see page 11. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. c Click...
b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to clean the...hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. b Insert the print cartridges. For help, see page 45. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. For ...: a Load paper. If your print quality has improved. c Print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. For help , see page 11. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. c Click...
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..., repeat step 3 up to the printer. For information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 50. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for an extended period.... Preserving the print cartridges 49 h Print your photo cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit when not in its packaging ...
..., repeat step 3 up to the printer. For information, see "Ordering supplies" on page 50. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for an extended period.... Preserving the print cartridges 49 h Print your photo cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit when not in its packaging ...
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Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge Photo cartridge USB cable Part number: 48 50 55 19 20 25 90 12A2405 Ordering supplies 50 Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge Photo cartridge USB cable Part number: 48 50 55 19 20 25 90 12A2405 Ordering supplies 50 Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
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... lights" on . Setup troubleshooting 51 If you are using your printer on a network, make sure your computer is connected to the network, your Lexmark adapter is on, and all indicator lights are on page 55. For help, see page 45. Is the paper loaded correctly? Did you do... not push the paper too far into the printer. Did you install the print cartridges correctly? For more information, refer to the adapter documentation. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your printer and ...
... lights" on . Setup troubleshooting 51 If you are using your printer on a network, make sure your computer is connected to the network, your Lexmark adapter is on, and all indicator lights are on page 55. For help, see page 45. Is the paper loaded correctly? Did you do... not push the paper too far into the printer. Did you install the print cartridges correctly? For more information, refer to the adapter documentation. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your printer and ...
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... error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you are connected to the adapter documentation. Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of your printer. General troubleshooting 55 An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. 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 page 60. For information about : Solving network printing problems Understanding...
... error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you are connected to the adapter documentation. Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of your printer. General troubleshooting 55 An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. 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 page 60. For information about : Solving network printing problems Understanding...
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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 paper feed light is blinking If the printer is stalled. 1 Check your computer screen for error messages. 2 Turn the printer ...jam, see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on page 50. Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, see "Ordering supplies" on page 59. • Click the ? For help , see page 60. The power...
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 paper feed light is blinking If the printer is stalled. 1 Check your computer screen for error messages. 2 Turn the printer ...jam, see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on page 50. Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, see "Ordering supplies" on page 59. • Click the ? For help , see page 60. The power...
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...Settings Printers. Test page does not print For help , see page 52. 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 ... checklist on page 51, and then: • If the paper is incorrect, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Windows XP: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 In the Printers folder, make sure there...
...Settings Printers. Test page does not print For help , see page 52. 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 ... checklist on page 51, and then: • If the paper is incorrect, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Windows XP: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 In the Printers folder, make sure there...