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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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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 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.
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...want to print. Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless, and then select the size specific to your color cartridge. Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to print your document on ...you want to print more than one copy of a magazine. For help, see page 41. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Portrait or Landscape. Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in your paper type. ...
...want to print. Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless, and then select the size specific to your color cartridge. Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to print your document on ...you want to print more than one copy of a magazine. For help, see page 41. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Portrait or Landscape. Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in your paper type. ...
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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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For more information. To print on cartridges, see page 19. If you want to print a borderless photo using another software program, you may want to your other software program's documentation for more ... them carefully. Printing photos 14 If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers.
For more information. To print on cartridges, see page 19. If you want to print a borderless photo using another software program, you may want to your other software program's documentation for more ... them carefully. Printing photos 14 If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers.
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... the paper. Printing color images in black helps to conserve ink in black and white 23 Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the...
... the paper. Printing color images in black helps to conserve ink in black and white 23 Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the...
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... sure the power light is busy. For information about ordering supplies, see page 50. 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...
... sure the power light is busy. For information about ordering supplies, see page 50. 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...
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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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...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... the back and bottom of the cartridges Warning: Do not touch...
...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... the back and bottom of the cartridges Warning: Do not touch...
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...page 45. 1 Open the LSC. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to start a print job. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has been used before). ...For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 11. 2 From...
...page 45. 1 Open the LSC. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to start a print job. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has been used before). ...For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 11. 2 From...
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However, you must select the best alignment values from both cartridges. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. If you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from the printed page. a Find the number under the darkest arrow for each ...
However, you must select the best alignment values from both cartridges. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. If you have completely removed the sticker and transparent tape from the printed page. a Find the number under the darkest arrow for each ...
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...For help, see page 43. g If you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. For help , see page 11. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles...in the direction shown. f Print your document again to verify that your document again. Nozzles Improving print quality 48 b Insert the print cartridges. For help , see page 45. For help , see page 43. e Click Print. If your document still does not have the...
...For help, see page 43. g If you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. For help , see page 11. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles...in the direction shown. f Print your document again to verify that your document again. Nozzles Improving print quality 48 b Insert the print cartridges. For help , see page 45. For help , see page 43. e Click Print. If your document still does not have the...
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.... The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it . • Keep your document again. Lexmark's printer warranty... does not cover repair of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for an extended period. Preserving the print cartridges 49 g Reinsert the print cartridges. A print cartridge storage unit is still not satisfactory, ...
.... The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it . • Keep your document again. Lexmark's printer warranty... does not cover repair of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for an extended period. Preserving the print cartridges 49 g Reinsert the print cartridges. A print cartridge storage unit is still not satisfactory, ...
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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. Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge Photo cartridge USB cable Part number: 48 50 55 19 20 25 90 12A2405 Ordering supplies 50
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...firmly attached to your printer and computer on? Are both print cartridges? For help, see page 45. For help , see page 13. Setup troubleshooting 51 Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your Lexmark adapter is connected to the adapter documentation. Did you remove ... Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Make sure you install the print cartridges correctly? 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 a properly grounded electrical outlet...
...firmly attached to your printer and computer on? Are both print cartridges? For help, see page 45. For help , see page 13. Setup troubleshooting 51 Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your Lexmark adapter is connected to the adapter documentation. Did you remove ... Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Make sure you install the print cartridges correctly? 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 a properly grounded electrical outlet...
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General troubleshooting 55 Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. For information about : Solving network printing problems Understanding error messages and flashing lights Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing...Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your...
General troubleshooting 55 Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. For information about : Solving network printing problems Understanding error messages and flashing lights Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing...Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your...
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..., see "Ordering supplies" on 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. 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... seconds, and then turn the printer back on. • Click the ? Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, see page 60.
..., see "Ordering supplies" on 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. 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... seconds, and then turn the printer back on. • Click the ? Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, see page 60.
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... test page again. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are connected to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. For help , first see page 45. • You loaded the paper correctly...
... test page again. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are connected to print Make sure: • You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print cartridges. For help , first see page 45. • You loaded the paper correctly...