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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 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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... set which way the pages of your document on . • Print Last Page First if you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. If you select Side Flip, the pages of your settings. Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or ...OK to apply your document turn like the pages of a document. For help, see page 41. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Portrait or Landscape. Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor ...
... set which way the pages of your document on . • Print Last Page First if you want to print the pages in your color cartridge. If you select Side Flip, the pages of your settings. Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or ...OK to apply your document turn like the pages of a document. For help, see page 41. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Portrait or Landscape. Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor ...
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... Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center desktop icon. There are two ways to for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to purchase new cartridges. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align the cartridges. • Solve other problems. Note...
... Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center desktop icon. There are two ways to for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to purchase new cartridges. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align the cartridges. • Solve other problems. Note...
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... more information. If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print on cartridges, see page 19. If you want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. You can also use coated or glossy paper. Printing photos 14 To print on the thickness of the paper...
... more information. If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print on cartridges, see page 19. If you want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. You can also use coated or glossy paper. Printing photos 14 To print on the thickness of the paper...
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Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black helps to the left side of the paper. Printing color images in black and white You can load up to ...
Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in black helps to the left side of the paper. Printing color images in black and white You can load up to ...
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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. For information about ordering supplies, see page 50. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power...
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. Removing the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power...
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3 Pull the cartridges toward you until you hear a snap. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly. Replacing the print cartridges 44
3 Pull the cartridges toward you until you hear a snap. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly. Replacing the print cartridges 44
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... you use, the color of the cartridges. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 45 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 or remove the gold contact ...areas on the back and bottom of the cartridge tops may vary. P/N 19, 20, or 25 P/N 48, 50, 55, or 90 (Photo) Note: To extend the life of ...
... you use, the color of the cartridges. 2 Insert the color cartridge in the right carrier. Replacing the print cartridges 45 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 or remove the gold contact ...areas on the back and bottom of the cartridge tops may vary. P/N 19, 20, or 25 P/N 48, 50, 55, or 90 (Photo) Note: To extend the life of ...
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... be closed to start a print job. 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 (one that has been used before). For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC.
... be closed to start a print job. 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 (one that has been used before). For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC.
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.../Speed area, select Better or Best. However, you : • Use the appropriate paper for each alignment group. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you are wavy. a Find the number under the darkest arrow for the document. If the alignment page does not...
.../Speed area, select Better or Best. However, you : • Use the appropriate paper for each alignment group. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Aligning the print cartridges Typically, you are wavy. a Find the number under the darkest arrow for the document. If the alignment page does not...
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... ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. g If you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Nozzles Improving print quality 48 For help , see page 43. c Click the Maintenance tab. b Insert the print... cartridges. For help, see page 11. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. If your...
... ink through the nozzles to fix horizontal streaks. g If you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. Nozzles Improving print quality 48 For help , see page 43. c Click the Maintenance tab. b Insert the print... cartridges. For help, see page 11. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. If your...
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...for about three seconds, and then wipe in use. g Reinsert the print cartridges. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to two more times. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a ...refilled cartridge. Contacts e With another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for an extended period. ...
...for about three seconds, and then wipe in use. g Reinsert the print cartridges. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to two more times. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a ...refilled cartridge. Contacts e With another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for an extended period. ...
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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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.... Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Are both print cartridges? If you are using your printer on a network, make sure your computer is connected to the network, your Lexmark adapter is on, and all indicator lights are on ? Are any printer lights blinking?... Make sure you install the print cartridges correctly? Is the paper loaded correctly? Did you install the printer software correctly? For...
.... Did you do not push the paper too far into the printer. Are both print cartridges? If you are using your printer on a network, make sure your computer is connected to the network, your Lexmark adapter is on, and all indicator lights are on ? Are any printer lights blinking?... Make sure you install the print cartridges correctly? Is the paper loaded correctly? Did you install the printer software correctly? For...
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... network printing problems If you can: • Click OK. General troubleshooting 55 An Ink Low message appears when one of your cartridges is running out of ink. Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you are connected to the adapter documentation. ... your printer. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less.
... network printing problems If you can: • Click OK. General troubleshooting 55 An Ink Low message appears when one of your cartridges is running out of ink. Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this message appears you are connected to the adapter documentation. ... your printer. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less.
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.... 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer back on page 59. The power light is blinking The print cartridge carrier is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed button. If the printer has a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on ...page 50. • Click the ? 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. Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 to get more help : • Installing a new...
.... 2 Turn the printer off. 3 Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer back on page 59. The power light is blinking The print cartridge carrier is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed button. If the printer has a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on ...page 50. • Click the ? 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. Understanding error messages and flashing lights 56 to get more help : • Installing a new...
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... not force the paper into the printer. • If you have not installed multiple copies of the print cartridges. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on. If it still does not print, see page 45. • You... installed the cartridges correctly. For help , see : - Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 58 •...
... not force the paper into the printer. • If you have not installed multiple copies of the print cartridges. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on. If it still does not print, see page 45. • You... installed the cartridges correctly. For help , see : - Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 58 •...