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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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...certain transactions; Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any time. Color Jetprinter and Photo Jetprinter are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR ...Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with diamond design are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any existing intellectual property right may be used instead. Lexmark may be made to the information herein; In the United Kingdom and...
...certain transactions; Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any time. Color Jetprinter and Photo Jetprinter are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR ...Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with diamond design are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at any existing intellectual property right may be used instead. Lexmark may be made to the information herein; In the United Kingdom and...
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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 Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 17 Printing...
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 Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper 17 Printing...
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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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... • Memory Stick • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. This illustration shows you insert your memory card, consider the following information: • Insert only one memory card at...
... • Memory Stick • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. This illustration shows you insert your memory card, consider the following information: • Insert only one memory card at...
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.... 5 From the Print Layout tab, change your printer settings in the printer driver. To print a typical document on page 13. When you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to these default settings: • Paper Type: Use Printer Sensor • Quality/Speed: Automatic • Paper Size: A4 or Letter... can change the layout of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on plain paper, you do not need to change your printer settings. Using the printer software 9 Customizing the settings for different types of your document.
.... 5 From the Print Layout tab, change your printer settings in the printer driver. To print a typical document on page 13. When you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to these default settings: • Paper Type: Use Printer Sensor • Quality/Speed: Automatic • Paper Size: A4 or Letter... can change the layout of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on plain paper, you do not need to change your printer settings. Using the printer software 9 Customizing the settings for different types of your document.
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...quickly, but with reduced print quality. • Normal when you want to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on . • Print Last Page First if you want to print the pages in reverse order. • The number of ...your document on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to set which way the pages of a document. Using the printer software 10 Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed ...
...quickly, but with reduced print quality. • Normal when you want to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on . • Print Last Page First if you want to print the pages in reverse order. • The number of ...your document on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to set which way the pages of a document. Using the printer software 10 Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed ...
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... printer software 11 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 open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark Z700...
... printer software 11 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 open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark Z700...
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... Your printer can : • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your document open , click File Print. If you want the printer... detects these paper types: • Plain paper • Transparencies • Coated paper • Glossy/Photo paper If you are using; The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click ... 1 With your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. •...
... Your printer can : • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your document open , click File Print. If you want the printer... detects these paper types: • Plain paper • Transparencies • Coated paper • Glossy/Photo paper If you are using; The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click ... 1 With your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. •...
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... 2: Customize the print settings If you are using another software program, you may want to print on photo cards, see page 43. • Photo paper. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper that is made for your settings. For more information...print with your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. Printing photos 14 You can also use : • The photo software included with normal print quality, you want to your document Click OK. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you use coated or glossy paper...
... 2: Customize the print settings If you are using another software program, you may want to print on photo cards, see page 43. • Photo paper. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper that is made for your settings. For more information...print with your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. Printing photos 14 You can also use : • The photo software included with normal print quality, you want to your document Click OK. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you use coated or glossy paper...
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... page: 1 From the Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options. 2 Clear the Print Instruction page to 25 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time, depending on the thickness of a magazine. If you select Side Flip, the pages of your document turn like...19 If you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. 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 document...
... page: 1 From the Print Properties dialog box, click Options Style Options. 2 Clear the Print Instruction page to 25 greeting cards, index cards, photo cards, or postcards at a time, depending on the thickness of a magazine. If you select Side Flip, the pages of your document turn like...19 If you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. 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 document...
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... 41. 4 Select the orientation: a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Printing envelopes 22 Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your software program. For more than 10 envelopes, remove the first 10 from the paper exit tray before the others print. Make sure landscape orientation is selected...
... 41. 4 Select the orientation: a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Printing envelopes 22 Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your software program. For more than 10 envelopes, remove the first 10 from the paper exit tray before the others print. Make sure landscape orientation is selected...
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.... 2 Remove the next bundle, fold it on top of the first bundle. 3 Continue to stack the bundles on top of each other until 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...
.... 2 Remove the next bundle, fold it on top of the first bundle. 3 Continue to stack the bundles on top of each other until 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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Print up 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. For example, you do not want to print the reloading instruction ...
Print up 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. For example, you do not want to print the reloading instruction ...
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..., Preferences, or Options. 3 If your document open, click File Print. b From the Layout area, select Mirror. 4 Click OK. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfer as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking.
..., Preferences, or Options. 3 If your document open, click File Print. b From the Layout area, select Mirror. 4 Click OK. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfer as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking.
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... Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you installed. Replacing the print cartridges 46 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge...the LSC. Note: The front cover must be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to start a print job. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in...
... Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you installed. Replacing the print cartridges 46 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge...the LSC. Note: The front cover must be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to start a print job. Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in...
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...the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. Improving print quality If you are printing a photo. • Use paper that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for each alignment group.... If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your software program, click File Print. For help , see page 45. For help , see page ...; Vertical, straight lines are wavy. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. c Click OK. Aligning the print cartridges 47 However, you only align print cartridges after ...
...the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. Improving print quality If you are printing a photo. • Use paper that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for each alignment group.... If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your software program, click File Print. For help , see page 45. For help , see page ...; Vertical, straight lines are wavy. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. c Click OK. Aligning the print cartridges 47 However, you only align print cartridges after ...
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... For more information, refer to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Is the paper loaded correctly? Make sure you install the printer software correctly? Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. If you are on. Setup troubleshooting 51 Is your USB cable ...securely attached to your printer and to the network, your Lexmark adapter is on, and all indicator lights are using your printer on a network, make sure your computer is connected to your printer and ...
... For more information, refer to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Is the paper loaded correctly? Make sure you install the printer software correctly? Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. If you are on. Setup troubleshooting 51 Is your USB cable ...securely attached to your printer and to the network, your Lexmark adapter is on, and all indicator lights are using your printer on a network, make sure your computer is connected to your printer and ...
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... that came with your external devices for further troubleshooting information. If it . a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Check the documentation that Set as Default is , follow these instructions to print. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to print a test...
... that came with your external devices for further troubleshooting information. If it . a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Check the documentation that Set as Default is , follow these instructions to print. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to print a test...
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Solving printer software installation problems 53 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 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.
Solving printer software installation problems 53 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 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.