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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 ...
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 ...
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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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1 Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Lexmark™ Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™ USB cable connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Power supply connector Paper Feed button Power button Paper exit tray Printer overview 5
1 Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Lexmark™ Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™ USB cable connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Power supply connector Paper Feed button Power button Paper exit tray Printer overview 5
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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 Stack paper after printing. 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. Understanding the printer parts 6 Stack paper after printing. 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.
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...; CompactFlash Type I and Type II • IBM Microdrive • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • Memory Stick • SmartMedia Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) 7 Transfer data from the printer. • Check the printer status. Supply power to the printer. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 55.
...; CompactFlash Type I and Type II • IBM Microdrive • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • Memory Stick • SmartMedia Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) 7 Transfer data from the printer. • Check the printer status. Supply power to the printer. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 55.
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... Card • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. Using the printer software 8 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 Solution Center. The USB card reader on once your card is properly...
... Card • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. Using the printer software 8 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 Solution Center. The USB card reader on once your card is properly...
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... setting. 4 From the Paper Setup tab, select a paper type and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change your printer settings in the printer driver. Customizing the settings for different types of your document. To print a typical document on plain paper, you install the... Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document open, click File Print. Using the printer software 9 Printer driver You can change the layout of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on page 13.
... setting. 4 From the Paper Setup tab, select a paper type and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change your printer settings in the printer driver. Customizing the settings for different types of your document. To print a typical document on plain paper, you install the... Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation: Portrait • Layout: Normal For more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your document open, click File Print. Using the printer software 9 Printer driver You can change the layout of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on page 13.
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.... Portrait or Landscape. 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 your printer. • Use my choice when you want to select the paper type. • Automatic when you ...select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of your paper type. If you select Side Flip, the pages of a magazine. Using the printer software 10 6 Click OK to apply your paper size is not installed. Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner...
.... Portrait or Landscape. 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 your printer. • Use my choice when you want to select the paper type. • Automatic when you ...select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of your paper type. If you select Side Flip, the pages of a magazine. Using the printer software 10 6 Click OK to apply your paper size is not installed. Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner...
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There are two ways to for printer help. 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: • Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project...
There are two ways to for printer help. 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: • Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project...
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...• Transparencies • Coated paper • Glossy/Photo paper If you want to select your paper type: 1 With your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest software... files from the World Wide Web. Note: Your printer can : • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your document open , click File Print. If you are using...
...• Transparencies • Coated paper • Glossy/Photo paper If you want to select your paper type: 1 With your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest software... files from the World Wide Web. Note: Your printer can : • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your document open , click File Print. If you are using...
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Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing ideas 13 Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper.
Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing ideas 13 Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper.
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... print with your document Click OK. You can also use photo paper that is made for inkjet printers. To print on plain paper before loading your photo paper and changing your settings. Step 3: Print your printer. • A photo cartridge. Printing photos 14 Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using specialty...
... print with your document Click OK. You can also use photo paper that is made for inkjet printers. To print on plain paper before loading your photo paper and changing your settings. Step 3: Print your printer. • A photo cartridge. Printing photos 14 Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using specialty...
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... right side of the paper support. • Make sure the glossy or coated side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to print a borderless photo. b From the Paper Size area, select: - The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print... Paper Setup tab. Borderless if you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be the same. - Note: If you want the printer to print to print must be necessary. The size of the paper you are using and the size of the photo you do not want...
... right side of the paper support. • Make sure the glossy or coated side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to print a borderless photo. b From the Paper Size area, select: - The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print... Paper Setup tab. Borderless if you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be the same. - Note: If you want the printer to print to print must be necessary. The size of the paper you are using and the size of the photo you do not want...
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... premium paper at a time, depending on custom size paper, see page 41. 4 Click OK. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Printing on premium or coated paper You can load up to 100 sheets of the paper support. •...; If there is facing away from you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Printing on the paper, make sure the mark is a special mark on premium or coated paper 16 c From the Paper Size menu, select the correct...
... premium paper at a time, depending on custom size paper, see page 41. 4 Click OK. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Printing on premium or coated paper You can load up to 100 sheets of the paper support. •...; If there is facing away from you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Printing on the paper, make sure the mark is a special mark on premium or coated paper 16 c From the Paper Size menu, select the correct...
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..., use a heavier weight paper. • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Note: If you...
..., use a heavier weight paper. • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Note: If you...
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... into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Step 3: Print your document turn like the pages of a magazine. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of a legal pad. 4 Further customize your document following the steps for your paper type. 5 Click...
... into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Step 3: Print your document turn like the pages of a magazine. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of a legal pad. 4 Further customize your document following the steps for your paper type. 5 Click...
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... against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the cards.
... against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the cards.
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... you want to 10 envelopes at a time, depending on custom size paper, see page 41. 4 Click OK. The size of the paper you want the printer to print to the edges of the photo you are using and the size of the paper. Paper if you do not want to print... print side is facing you. • Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the printer.
... you want to 10 envelopes at a time, depending on custom size paper, see page 41. 4 Click OK. The size of the paper you want the printer to print to the edges of the photo you are using and the size of the paper. Paper if you do not want to print... print side is facing you. • Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the printer.
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... the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to conserve ink in your document open, click File Print. Printing color images in black and white 23...
... the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to conserve ink in your document open, click File Print. Printing color images in black and white 23...