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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. 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
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6 Click OK to apply your paper type. 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 ... printer software 10 Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to print. If your color cartridge. If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of your printer. • Use my choice when you want to select the paper...
6 Click OK to apply your paper type. 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 ... printer software 10 Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to print. If your color cartridge. If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of your printer. • Use my choice when you want to select the 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: How To Troubleshooting Maintenance 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: How To Troubleshooting Maintenance 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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... a borderless photo using another software program, you may want to print with your document Click OK. Printing photos 14 Step 3: Print your printer. • A photo cartridge. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for your paper type. Note: You may need to your other...
... a borderless photo using another software program, you may want to print with your document Click OK. Printing photos 14 Step 3: Print your printer. • A photo cartridge. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for your paper type. Note: You may need to your other...
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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 ...
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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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 cartridge. For information about ordering supplies, see page 50. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power...
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 cartridge. For information about ordering supplies, see page 50. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power...
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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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Depending on the back and bottom of the cartridges. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Installing the cartridges 1 If 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 ...the color of the cartridge tops may vary. P/N 19, 20, or 25 P/N 48, 50, 55, 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 ...
Depending on the back and bottom of the cartridges. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Installing the cartridges 1 If 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 ...the color of the cartridge tops may vary. P/N 19, 20, or 25 P/N 48, 50, 55, 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 ...
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... that has been used before). 3 Snap the cartridges into place. 4 Close the front cover. Replacing the print cartridges 46 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." Specifying cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to start...
... that has been used before). 3 Snap the cartridges into place. 4 Close the front cover. Replacing the print cartridges 46 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." Specifying cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to start...
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... weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality: 1 From your document, make sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For example, use photo paper if you are not satisfied with the print quality of your software...
... weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality: 1 From your document, make sure you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For example, use photo paper if you are not satisfied with the print quality of your software...
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... 48 c Print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. For help , see page 43. e Click Print. g If you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. For help , see page 45. d From the Maintenance...If your print quality has improved. c Click the Maintenance tab. For help, see page 13. b Insert the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.
... 48 c Print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. For help , see page 43. e Click Print. g If you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. For help , see page 45. d From the Maintenance...If your print quality has improved. c Click the Maintenance tab. For help, see page 13. b Insert the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.
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... about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. h Print your photo cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit when not in an airtight container. g Reinsert the print cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against ...the contacts for an extended period. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to two more times. ...
... about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. h Print your photo cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit when not in an airtight container. g Reinsert the print cartridges. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against ...the contacts for an extended period. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to two more times. ...
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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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... you install the printer software correctly? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your Lexmark adapter is on, and all indicator lights are on ? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? For help , see page 13. If you are using your printer on page 55. Is the paper...
... you install the printer software correctly? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your Lexmark adapter is on, and all indicator lights are on ? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? For help , see page 13. If you are using your printer on page 55. Is the paper...
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..., see "Printer has a paper jam" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you are connected to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on your cartridges is running out of your printer. For information about : Solving...
..., see "Printer has a paper jam" on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you are connected to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on your cartridges is running out of your printer. For information about : Solving...
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...page 59. 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. For help , see page 60. The power light is blinking The print cartridge carrier is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed... button. to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • ...
...page 59. 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. For help , see page 60. The power light is blinking The print cartridge carrier is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed... button. to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • ...
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...-P700 Series printer icon. • If you have clogged nozzles. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on page 57 - Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. "Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing" on . For help , first see the troubleshooting checklist on page 52 Alignment...
...-P700 Series printer icon. • If you have clogged nozzles. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on page 57 - Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. "Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing" on . For help , first see the troubleshooting checklist on page 52 Alignment...