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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 ... 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 on premium or coated paper ... 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. Understanding the printer parts 6 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.
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. Understanding the printer parts 6 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.
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... not listed, select Custom Size. Note: If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of your color cartridge. If you select Side Flip, the pages of a document. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of ... the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to detect the paper in your finished documents turn like the pages of a legal pad. Using the printer software 10 Print Color Images in Black and White to print. Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use...
... not listed, select Custom Size. Note: If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of your color cartridge. If you select Side Flip, the pages of a document. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of ... the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to detect the paper in your finished documents turn like the pages of a legal pad. Using the printer software 10 Print Color Images in Black and White to print. Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use...
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...; Receive printing project information. • View tips for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to for printer help. There are two ways to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the...
...; Receive printing project information. • View tips for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to for printer help. There are two ways to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the...
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... settings such as: • Paper size • Page margins • Image size Refer to your other software program's documentation for inkjet printers. If you use coated or glossy paper. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you want to print a borderless photo... using specialty media, follow the steps for your printer. • A photo cartridge. You can also use : • The photo software included with normal print quality, you may want to print with your paper ...
... settings such as: • Paper size • Page margins • Image size Refer to your other software program's documentation for inkjet printers. If you use coated or glossy paper. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you want to print a borderless photo... using specialty media, follow the steps for your printer. • A photo cartridge. You can also use : • The photo software included with normal print quality, you may want to print with your paper ...
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... Options. Printing color images in black helps to the left 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... Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black and white You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper.
... Options. Printing color images in black helps to the left 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... Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black and white You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper.
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... on. 2 Raise the front cover. 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. You must...
... on. 2 Raise the front cover. 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. You must...
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... the type of cartridge you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to start a print job. Replacing the print cartridges 46 Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has...
... the type of cartridge you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to start a print job. Replacing the print cartridges 46 Note: Specify whether the cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has...
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... 50. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to the printer. j If print quality is included with new photo print cartridges. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in the direction shown. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to dry completely. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth...
... 50. f Allow the nozzles and contacts to the printer. j If print quality is included with new photo print cartridges. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in the direction shown. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to dry completely. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth...
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...? For help, see page 45. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your list of both your printer and computer on . For help , see page 13. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the ...to your printer and to your Lexmark adapter is connected to the adapter documentation. Did you install the printer software correctly? Is the paper loaded correctly? For more information, refer to the network, your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? ...
...? For help, see page 45. From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your list of both your printer and computer on . For help , see page 13. 4 Setup troubleshooting Troubleshooting checklist Is the ...to your printer and to your Lexmark adapter is connected to the adapter documentation. Did you install the printer software correctly? Is the paper loaded correctly? For more information, refer to the network, your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? ...
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... to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. General troubleshooting 55 Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. When this section 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 network printing problems Understanding error messages and flashing ...
... to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. General troubleshooting 55 Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. An Ink Low message appears when one of ink. When this section 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 network printing problems Understanding error messages and flashing ...
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... a dealer near you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 The power light is blinking The print cartridge carrier is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed button. The paper feed light is blinking If the printer is stalled. 1 Check your computer...
... a dealer near you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 The power light is blinking The print cartridge carrier is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed button. The paper feed light is blinking If the printer is stalled. 1 Check your computer...
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...troubleshooting checklist on page 60. • Try printing your test page again. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Test page does not print For help , see page 52. For more information, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 51, and then: • If the paper is ...57 - Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 58 For help , see : - Windows XP: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 In the Printers folder, make sure there is only one Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. • If you have not installed multiple copies of the print...
...troubleshooting checklist on page 60. • Try printing your test page again. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Test page does not print For help , see page 52. For more information, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 51, and then: • If the paper is ...57 - Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 58 For help , see : - Windows XP: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 In the Printers folder, make sure there is only one Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. • If you have not installed multiple copies of the print...
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... cartridges, or clean the nozzles. For help you improve an unsatisfactory document. b Pull firmly on . Solving print quality problems If print quality is not jammed. Print is too dark or smudged • Make sure the paper is lodged too far into the printer. c Turn the printer on... envelope or specialty media size and the appropriate paper type. • You are using a specialty media or envelope size supported by your printer. • Your software program is designed to adjust your software program documentation. • The envelope or specialty media is unsatisfactory, you...
... cartridges, or clean the nozzles. For help you improve an unsatisfactory document. b Pull firmly on . Solving print quality problems If print quality is not jammed. Print is too dark or smudged • Make sure the paper is lodged too far into the printer. c Turn the printer on... envelope or specialty media size and the appropriate paper type. • You are using a specialty media or envelope size supported by your printer. • Your software program is designed to adjust your software program documentation. • The envelope or specialty media is unsatisfactory, you...
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... jobs • 19 mm (0.75 in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. Vertical straight lines are missing or unexpected • Make sure the Lexmark printer is appropriate for U.S. If you do not want to print a borderless document, your margins must fall within these settings: Margin...
... jobs • 19 mm (0.75 in tables, borders, and graphs: • Select a higher print quality. • Align the print cartridges. Vertical straight lines are missing or unexpected • Make sure the Lexmark printer is appropriate for U.S. If you do not want to print a borderless document, your margins must fall within these settings: Margin...
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...the section "Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen • A cartridge may be low on page 47. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 47. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page... the Document menu, click Cancel. • Repeat steps 3 through 4 for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. Printed characters are faded Try the suggestions listed in the Lexmark Solution Center. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. The Print...
...the section "Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen • A cartridge may be low on page 47. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 47. For help , see "Improving print quality" on page... the Document menu, click Cancel. • Repeat steps 3 through 4 for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. Printed characters are faded Try the suggestions listed in the Lexmark Solution Center. Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations. The Print...
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... photos" on page 35. • Remove each page as it exits the printer, and then let it dry completely before stacking. • Select photo paper as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together • Load... one sheet of photo paper or transparencies at a time. • Use a photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Make sure you ) and selected ...
... photos" on page 35. • Remove each page as it exits the printer, and then let it dry completely before stacking. • Select photo paper as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Glossy or photo papers or transparencies stick together • Load... one sheet of photo paper or transparencies at a time. • Use a photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Make sure you ) and selected ...
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... pages that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on your print cartridge that ejects from your printer. Continuous sheets of paper. Also called continuous form paper. coated paper. continuous form paper. Automatic Sheet ... alignment values. Numbers corresponding to resemble a small book. A feature that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. A mechanism that automatically aligns the print cartridges. banner paper. Multiple pages printed, folded, and bundled to patterns on both sides of a sheet of...
... pages that are folded in half and stacked before the next copy begins, and so on your print cartridge that ejects from your printer. Continuous sheets of paper. Also called continuous form paper. coated paper. continuous form paper. Automatic Sheet ... alignment values. Numbers corresponding to resemble a small book. A feature that automatically feeds paper into your printer during cartridge alignment. A mechanism that automatically aligns the print cartridges. banner paper. Multiple pages printed, folded, and bundled to patterns on both sides of a sheet of...