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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 ...
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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...a memory card of the supported memory cards. Using the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. Using the printer software 8 CompactFlash Type I and II • IBM Microdrive ...• Memory Stick • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. The gold contact area faces away from the printer. The gold contact area faces toward the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark...
...a memory card of the supported memory cards. Using the printer software Your printer software works with superior results. Using the printer software 8 CompactFlash Type I and II • IBM Microdrive ...• Memory Stick • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. The gold contact area faces away from the printer. The gold contact area faces toward the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark...
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... print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on page 13. To print a typical document on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to change your printer settings in the printer driver. Using the printer software 9 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality...
... print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on page 13. To print a typical document on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to change your printer settings in the printer driver. Using the printer software 9 The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality...
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...you select Side Flip, the pages of your paper type. 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 Black and White to your document turn like the pages of a ...to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you select Top Flip, the pages turn . If your color cartridge. Using the printer software 10 Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to print your settings. If...
...you select Side Flip, the pages of your paper type. 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 Black and White to your document turn like the pages of a ...to save the ink in reverse order. • The number of copies you select Top Flip, the pages turn . If your color cartridge. Using the printer software 10 Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to print your settings. If...
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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: How To Troubleshooting Maintenance You can refer to for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to...
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: How To Troubleshooting Maintenance You can refer to for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to...
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... Contact Information Advanced You can detect the type of paper you want the printer to turn the paper type sensor off and select your paper type: 1 With your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing ...Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. 4 From the Paper Type area, select Use printer sensor. Note: Your printer can : • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your document open , click File Print.
... Contact Information Advanced You can detect the type of paper you want the printer to turn the paper type sensor off and select your paper type: 1 With your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing ...Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. 4 From the Paper Type area, select Use printer sensor. Note: Your printer can : • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your document open , click File Print.
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When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of the cards. Printing cards 19 Printing cards You can load up to assist in reloading ...
When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of the cards. Printing cards 19 Printing cards You can load up to assist in reloading ...
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... 26 To build your booklet is complete. Step 3: Print your booklet. After the first half of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, 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 you do...
... 26 To build your booklet is complete. Step 3: Print your booklet. After the first half of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, 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 you do...
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..., click Options Style Options. 2 Clear the Print instruction page to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Printing a poster 31 Insert the paper and reloading instruction page with...
..., click Options Style Options. 2 Clear the Print instruction page to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Printing a poster 31 Insert the paper and reloading instruction page with...
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...(one that has been used before). Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to start a print job. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. For...installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. Note: The front cover must be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed. Replacing the print...
...(one that has been used before). Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to start a print job. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. For...installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. Note: The front cover must be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed. Replacing the print...
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... error messages and flashing lights" on a network, make sure your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you install the printer software correctly? 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 For help , see page 45. Is the paper...
... error messages and flashing lights" on a network, make sure your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you install the printer software correctly? 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 For help , see page 45. Is the paper...
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... devices for help , see page 11. If it . For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. 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...
... devices for help , see page 11. If it . For help . • If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. 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...
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Solving printer software installation problems 53 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. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation.
Solving printer software installation problems 53 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. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation.
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... on your screen to install the printer software. A printer icon is automatically created on your desktop. Solving printer software installation problems 54 To connect your printer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, refer to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. Using the World Wide Web 1 From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate driver for...
... on your screen to install the printer software. A printer icon is automatically created on your desktop. Solving printer software installation problems 54 To connect your printer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, refer to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. Using the World Wide Web 1 From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate driver for...
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... clearing a paper jam, see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. For information about : Solving network printing problems Understanding error messages and flashing lights ...lights Use this message appears you are connected to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on page 60. When this section to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on your cartridges is running out...
... clearing a paper jam, see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. For information about : Solving network printing problems Understanding error messages and flashing lights ...lights Use this message appears you are connected to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on page 60. When this section to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on your cartridges is running out...
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...unsuccessful or slow printing. If the USB port is not listed, remove, 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...OK. 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 From the...
...unsuccessful or slow printing. If the USB port is not listed, remove, 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...OK. 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 From the...
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...: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the printer software, remove each copy, and then restart the computer and reinstall the printer software. • If the printer port is only one Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. • If you are on page 60. • Try printing your test page...
...: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the printer software, remove each copy, and then restart the computer and reinstall the printer software. • If the printer port is only one Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. • If you are on page 60. • Try printing your test page...
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...need to remove it. For help , see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. For help , check your printer. • Your software program is not jammed. Note: Do not force the paper into the printer and cannot be removed: 1 Turn the printer off . For help you cannot reach the ... Make sure the paper type and paper size settings in the printer software match the paper loaded in the printer. Solving print quality problems 60 If the printer does not automatically eject the page: a Turn the printer off . 2 Turn the printer back on page 13. • You select the appropriate envelope...
...need to remove it. For help , see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. For help , check your printer. • Your software program is not jammed. Note: Do not force the paper into the printer and cannot be removed: 1 Turn the printer off . For help you cannot reach the ... Make sure the paper type and paper size settings in the printer software match the paper loaded in the printer. Solving print quality problems 60 If the printer does not automatically eject the page: a Turn the printer off . 2 Turn the printer back on page 13. • You select the appropriate envelope...