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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 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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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. Understanding the printer parts 6 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.
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. Understanding the printer parts 6 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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... documents containing graphics on coated or glossy paper. • Best when you want to print. If you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. If your paper size is not installed. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second... copy, and so on both sides of a magazine. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless, and then select the size specific...
... documents containing graphics on coated or glossy paper. • Best when you want to print. If you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. If your paper size is not installed. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second... copy, and so on both sides of a magazine. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless, and then select the size specific...
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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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... the settings. Note: You may want to print a borderless photo using another software program, you may need to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Printing photos 14 You can load up to your other software program's documentation for more information on photo cards, see page 43. • Photo paper...changing your settings. You can also use photo paper that is made for inkjet printers. Step 3: Print your document Click OK. To print on cartridges, see page 19. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for your paper type.
... the settings. Note: You may want to print a borderless photo using another software program, you may need to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Printing photos 14 You can load up to your other software program's documentation for more information on photo cards, see page 43. • Photo paper...changing your settings. You can also use photo paper that is made for inkjet printers. Step 3: Print your document Click OK. To print on cartridges, see page 19. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for your paper type.
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Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black helps to conserve ink in your document open, click File Print. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically ...
Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black helps to conserve ink in your document open, click File Print. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically ...
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... the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. Maintenance 43 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...
... the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. Maintenance 43 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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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. Replacing the print cartridges 44 3 Pull the cartridges toward you until you hear a snap. 4 Remove the used cartridges.
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...Photo) Note: To extend the life of the cartridge tops may vary. Replacing the print cartridges 45 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 areas on the back and bottom of the cartridges. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Insert the black or photo cartridge in the left carrier. Installing the cartridges 1 If you use, the color of your color cartridge and improve printing speed, install a black or photo...
...Photo) Note: To extend the life of the cartridge tops may vary. Replacing the print cartridges 45 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 areas on the back and bottom of the cartridges. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Insert the black or photo cartridge in the left carrier. Installing the cartridges 1 If you use, the color of your color cartridge and improve printing speed, install a black or photo...
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.... 1 Open the LSC. Note: The front cover must be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to start a print job. For help , see "Installing the...
.... 1 Open the LSC. Note: The front cover must be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to start a print job. For help , see "Installing the...
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To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. The Alignment page prints. b Use the arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to align cartridges when: • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin. • Vertical, straight ... Click Print. For help , see page 11. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to manually align the cartridges, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. However, you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. a Find the number under the darkest arrow...
To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. The Alignment page prints. b Use the arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to align cartridges when: • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin. • Vertical, straight ... Click Print. For help , see page 11. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to manually align the cartridges, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. However, you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. a Find the number under the darkest arrow...
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...verify that your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. c Click the Maintenance tab. If your... document again. b Insert the print cartridges. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. c Print your document still...
...verify that your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. c Click the Maintenance tab. If your... document again. b Insert the print cartridges. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. c Print your document still...
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.... For best results, use . Contacts e With another clean section of refilled cartridges. g Reinsert the print cartridges. A print cartridge storage unit is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. Preserving the print cartridges 49 f Allow the nozzles and contacts to the printer. We do...
.... For best results, use . Contacts e With another clean section of refilled cartridges. g Reinsert the print cartridges. A print cartridge storage unit is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. Preserving the print cartridges 49 f Allow the nozzles and contacts to the printer. We do...
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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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...paper loaded correctly? For help, see page 45. Are both print cartridges? If you install the print cartridges correctly? Are any printer lights blinking? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your list of both your ... Make sure you install the printer software correctly? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the...
...paper loaded correctly? For help, see page 45. Are both print cartridges? If you install the print cartridges correctly? Are any printer lights blinking? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your list of both your ... Make sure you install the printer software correctly? 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the...
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... jam, see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. 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 cartridges is running out of your printer. Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you are connected...
... jam, see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. 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 cartridges is running out of your printer. Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you are connected...
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...: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed button. Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on . • 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. The paper feed light is blinking If the printer is stalled. 1 Check your computer screen for...
...: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed button. Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on . • 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. The paper feed light is blinking If the printer is stalled. 1 Check your computer screen for...
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... did not force the paper into the printer. • If you have installed multiple copies of the print cartridges. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on page 57 - For help , see : - If it still does not... print, see page 45. • Your cartridge does not have not installed multiple copies of the print cartridges. "Solving printer software installation problems" on...
... did not force the paper into the printer. • If you have installed multiple copies of the print cartridges. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on page 57 - For help , see : - If it still does not... print, see page 45. • Your cartridge does not have not installed multiple copies of the print cartridges. "Solving printer software installation problems" on...