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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 on premium or coated paper 16 Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper... 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 on premium or coated paper 16 Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper... 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. Understanding the printer parts 6 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.
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. Understanding the printer parts 6 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.
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... you want to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on coated or glossy paper. • Best when you want to print crisp photos and high resolution graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to print...you want to print more than one copy of copies you select Top Flip, the pages turn . Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Using the printer software 10 If your document turn like the pages of a magazine. Note: If you want the...
... you want to print most documents on plain paper. • Better when you want to print photos and documents containing graphics on coated or glossy paper. • Best when you want to print crisp photos and high resolution graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies if you want to print...you want to print more than one copy of copies you select Top Flip, the pages turn . Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Using the printer software 10 If your document turn like the pages of a magazine. Note: If you want the...
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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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... information on plain paper before loading your photo paper and changing your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you may want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Note: You may need to 25 ...sheets at a time, depending on photo cards, see page 43. • Photo paper. Printing photos 14 Step 2: ...
... information on plain paper before loading your photo paper and changing your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you may want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Note: You may need to 25 ...sheets at a time, depending on photo cards, see page 43. • Photo paper. Printing photos 14 Step 2: ...
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... load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options...
... load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options...
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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. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. For information...
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. The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. For information...
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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. 3 Pull the cartridges toward you until you hear a snap. 4 Remove the used cartridges.
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..., 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 carrier. Depending on the part numbers you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from...
..., 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 carrier. Depending on the part numbers you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from...
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... job. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. Replacing the print cartridges 46 If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has been used before). Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help , see "Installing the...
... job. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. Replacing the print cartridges 46 If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has been used before). Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help , see "Installing the...
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... If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your software program, click File Print. Aligning the print cartridges 47 If you are printing a photo. • Use paper that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for the document. Aligning the print... • Vertical, straight lines are wavy. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see page 45. However, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. For example, use photo paper if you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape ...
... If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your software program, click File Print. Aligning the print cartridges 47 If you are printing a photo. • Use paper that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for the document. Aligning the print... • Vertical, straight lines are wavy. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help , see page 45. However, you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. For example, use photo paper if you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape ...
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... streaks. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step 3, and then print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. Nozzles Improving print quality 48 For help , see page 43. c Print your print quality has improved. d From the ... help , see page 45. b Insert the print cartridges. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. e Click Print. d If print quality has not improved, continue with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles:...
... streaks. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step 3, and then print your document again. 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts: a Remove the print cartridges. Nozzles Improving print quality 48 For help , see page 43. c Print your print quality has improved. d From the ... help , see page 45. b Insert the print cartridges. c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. e Click Print. d If print quality has not improved, continue with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles:...
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... not improve, repeat step 3 up to dry completely. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of the cloth, repeat step c through d. h Print your photo cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit when not in the direction shown. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to replace, clean, or...
... not improve, repeat step 3 up to dry completely. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. For best results, use of the cloth, repeat step c through d. h Print your photo cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit when not in the direction shown. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to replace, clean, or...
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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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...Series does not appear in your printer and computer on page 55. Is the paper loaded correctly? Make sure you install the print cartridges correctly? Setup troubleshooting 51 For help , see page 13. For help , see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on ?... For more information, refer to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you install the printer software correctly? Are any printer lights blinking? Are both print cartridges? For help, see page 45. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply ...
...Series does not appear in your printer and computer on page 55. Is the paper loaded correctly? Make sure you install the print cartridges correctly? Setup troubleshooting 51 For help , see page 13. For help , see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on ?... For more information, refer to your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you install the printer software correctly? Are any printer lights blinking? Are both print cartridges? For help, see page 45. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply ...
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Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of your cartridges is 25% full or less. General troubleshooting 55 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message ...the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. When this section to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on your computer screen and blinking lights on page 60. For information about : Solving ...
Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of your cartridges is 25% full or less. General troubleshooting 55 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message ...the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. When this section to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on your computer screen and blinking lights on page 60. For information about : Solving ...
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Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, 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. The paper ... and then turn the printer back on page 50. 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. If the printer has a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on . • Click the ? For help...
Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, 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. The paper ... and then turn the printer back on page 50. 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. If the printer has a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on . • Click the ? For help...
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... After you are on page 51, and then: • If the paper is only one Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. • If you have not installed multiple copies of the print cartridges. "Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing" 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. For help , first see the troubleshooting checklist on . If it still does not print, see the adapter documentation. "Solving printer software ...
... After you are on page 51, and then: • If the paper is only one Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. • If you have not installed multiple copies of the print cartridges. "Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing" 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. For help , first see the troubleshooting checklist on . If it still does not print, see the adapter documentation. "Solving printer software ...