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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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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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Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in your finished documents turn. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. For help, see page 41. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the ... and documents containing graphics on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to set which way the pages of your color cartridge. Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to print your document on coated or glossy...
Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in your finished documents turn. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. For help, see page 41. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the ... and documents containing graphics on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to set which way the pages of your color cartridge. Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to print your document on coated or glossy...
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... 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. The following table... Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for printer help. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is in progress. Using the printer software 11
... 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. The following table... Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for printer help. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is in progress. Using the printer software 11
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...; Image size Refer to your other software program's documentation for more information on photo cards, see page 43. • Photo paper. To print on cartridges, see page 19. Note: You may need to adjust the settings. You can load up to 25 sheets at a time, depending on plain paper ...Click OK. Printing photos 14 If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use coated or glossy paper. If you want to print a borderless photo using specialty media,...
...; Image size Refer to your other software program's documentation for more information on photo cards, see page 43. • Photo paper. To print on cartridges, see page 19. Note: You may need to adjust the settings. You can load up to 25 sheets at a time, depending on plain paper ...Click OK. Printing photos 14 If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use coated or glossy paper. If you want to print a borderless photo using specialty media,...
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... the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. 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 helps to conserve ink in...
... the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. 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 helps to conserve ink in...
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... when you print with just a color cartridge or just a black cartridge. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 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...
... when you print with just a color cartridge or just a black cartridge. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is busy. 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...
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3 Pull the cartridges toward you until you hear a snap. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly.
3 Pull the cartridges toward you until you hear a snap. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Replacing the print cartridges 44 Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly.
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..., or 90 (Photo) Note: To extend the life of your color cartridge and improve printing speed, install a black or photo cartridge along with the color cartridge. Insert the black or photo cartridge in the left carrier. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom...
..., or 90 (Photo) Note: To extend the life of your color cartridge and improve printing speed, install a black or photo cartridge along with the color cartridge. Insert the black or photo cartridge in the left carrier. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom...
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... Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you installed. Replacing the print cartridges 46 For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. 3 Snap the cartridges into place. 4 Close the front cover. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the...
... Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you installed. Replacing the print cartridges 46 For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. 3 Snap the cartridges into place. 4 Close the front cover. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the...
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... not print, make sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. For example, use photo paper if you are wavy. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you : • Use the appropriate paper for each alignment group. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Improving print quality If you...
... not print, make sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. For example, use photo paper if you are wavy. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you : • Use the appropriate paper for each alignment group. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Improving print quality If you...
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...Print. For help, see page 45. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles: a Load paper. b Insert the print cartridges. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to clean the clogged nozzles. Nozzles Improving print quality 48 For help , see page 11. For help , see page ...43. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see page 43. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction ...
...Print. For help, see page 45. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles: a Load paper. b Insert the print cartridges. d From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to clean the clogged nozzles. Nozzles Improving print quality 48 For help , see page 11. For help , see page ...43. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see page 43. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction ...
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... performance from the printer except to two more times. The print cartridges do not recommend use of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to install it in use Lexmark supplies. Contacts e With another clean section of the cloth, gently..., see "Ordering supplies" on page 50. For best results, use . Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. h Print your photo cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit when not in an airtight container. d Using another clean section ...
... performance from the printer except to two more times. The print cartridges do not recommend use of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to install it in use Lexmark supplies. Contacts e With another clean section of the cloth, gently..., see "Ordering supplies" on page 50. For best results, use . Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. h Print your photo cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit when not in an airtight container. d Using another clean section ...
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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. Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge Photo cartridge USB cable Part number: 48 50 55 19 20 25 90 12A2405 Ordering supplies 50
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Are both print cartridges? For help , see page 45. Are any printer lights blinking? Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your Lexmark adapter is on, and all indicator lights are...
Are both print cartridges? For help , see page 45. Are any printer lights blinking? Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your Lexmark adapter is on, and all indicator lights are...
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Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. General troubleshooting 55 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 your printer. For information about : Solving ...you can: • Click OK. When this section to the adapter documentation. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on page 60. An Ink Low message...
Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. General troubleshooting 55 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 your printer. For information about : Solving ...you can: • Click OK. When this section to the adapter documentation. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on page 60. An Ink Low message...
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... messages and flashing lights 56 For help , see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on page 59. to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, see page 60. The paper feed light is blinking If the printer is stalled. 1 Check your computer screen ...turn the printer back on page 50. If the printer has a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on . The power light is blinking The print cartridge carrier is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed button. • Click the ? For more information about ordering supplies. • Order...
... messages and flashing lights 56 For help , see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on page 59. to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, see page 60. The paper feed light is blinking If the printer is stalled. 1 Check your computer screen ...turn the printer back on page 50. If the printer has a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on . The power light is blinking The print cartridge carrier is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed button. • Click the ? For more information about ordering supplies. • Order...
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...: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers. If it still does not print, see page 45. • You installed the cartridges correctly. "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 52 Alignment page does not print Make sure: • You completely removed the transparent tape... and sticker from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on. For help , see page 52. For help , see : - Test ...
...: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers. If it still does not print, see page 45. • You installed the cartridges correctly. "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 52 Alignment page does not print Make sure: • You completely removed the transparent tape... and sticker from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on. For help , see page 52. For help , see : - Test ...