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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 ... 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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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. Stack paper after printing. 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
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. Stack paper after printing. 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
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...copy of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to detect the paper in your color cartridge. Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor when you select Top Flip, the pages turn . Note: This option is not available if... a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up,...
...copy of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to detect the paper in your color cartridge. Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor when you select Top Flip, the pages turn . Note: This option is not available if... a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up,...
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.... • Receive printing project information. • View tips for printer help. Using the printer software 11 Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is in progress. There are two ways to for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to purchase new...
.... • Receive printing project information. • View tips for printer help. Using the printer software 11 Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is in progress. There are two ways to for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to purchase new...
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...need to adjust the settings. If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you use photo paper that is made for your paper includes instructions...want to print a borderless photo using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. Printing photos 14 Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using another software program, you may want to print on cartridges, see page 19. For more information. Step 1: Load the photo paper ...
...need to adjust the settings. If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print with your printer. • A photo cartridge. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you use photo paper that is made for your paper includes instructions...want to print a borderless photo using specialty media, follow the steps for inkjet printers. Printing photos 14 Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using another software program, you may want to print on cartridges, see page 19. For more information. Step 1: Load the photo paper ...
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..., or Options. Printing color images in black helps to the left side of the paper. 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 conserve ink in black and white 23
..., or Options. Printing color images in black helps to the left side of the paper. 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 conserve ink in black and white 23
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... when you print with just a color cartridge or just a black cartridge. 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...
... when you print with just a color cartridge or just a black cartridge. 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...
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... incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has been used before). Replacing the print cartridges 46 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...
... incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed. If an old cartridge is a new cartridge or an old cartridge (one that has been used before). Replacing the print cartridges 46 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...
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... of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for an extended period. d Using another clean section of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. For best results, use of refilled...
... of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for an extended period. d Using another clean section of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, repeat step c through d. For best results, use of refilled...
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... sure you install the print cartridges correctly? For help , see page 13. Is the paper loaded correctly? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your list of...
... sure you install the print cartridges correctly? For help , see page 13. Is the paper loaded correctly? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your list of...
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... 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 a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on your cartridges is running out of your printer. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on page 60.
... 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 a Lexmark adapter, refer to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on your cartridges is running out of your printer. 5 General troubleshooting For information about lights on page 60.
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.... For help , see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on . 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 paper feed light is blinking If the printer is stalled. 1 Check your computer screen for error messages. 2 Turn the...
.... For help , see "Clearing paper misfeeds or jams" on . 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 paper feed light is blinking If the printer is stalled. 1 Check your computer screen for error messages. 2 Turn the...
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...: Click Start Settings Printers. 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 check these items, print a test page. If it still does not print, see page 45. • Your cartridge does not have...
...: Click Start Settings Printers. 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 check these items, print a test page. If it still does not print, see page 45. • Your cartridge does not have...
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... force the paper into the printer and cannot be removed: 1 Turn the printer off . For help you ...If the printer does not automatically eject the page: a Turn the printer off . 2 Turn the printer back on...can help , see page 8. For help , see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 13. • ...supported by your printer. • Your software program is lodged too far into the printer. Printer has a ... c Turn the printer on . • Your printer feeds paper without ... size settings in the printer software match the paper loaded in the printer. Solving print quality problems...
... force the paper into the printer and cannot be removed: 1 Turn the printer off . For help you ...If the printer does not automatically eject the page: a Turn the printer off . 2 Turn the printer back on...can help , see page 8. For help , see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 13. • ...supported by your printer. • Your software program is lodged too far into the printer. Printer has a ... c Turn the printer on . • Your printer feeds paper without ... size settings in the printer software match the paper loaded in the printer. Solving print quality problems...
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... dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 47. Vertical straight lines are missing or unexpected • Make sure the Lexmark printer is appropriate for the paper type. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Remove each page as the default...
... dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help , see "Aligning the print cartridges" on page 47. Vertical straight lines are missing or unexpected • Make sure the Lexmark printer is appropriate for the paper type. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Remove each page as the default...
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...the printout are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel all print jobs: 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click your printer icon. 3 Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen" on page 47. •...problems 62 Printed characters are faded Try the suggestions listed in the Lexmark Solution Center. Check the ink levels in the section "Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen • A cartridge may be low on page 47. If the colors still seem faded...
...the printout are improperly formed or misaligned • Cancel all print jobs: 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Double-click your printer icon. 3 Select the document you want to cancel. • Align the print cartridges. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen" on page 47. •...problems 62 Printed characters are faded Try the suggestions listed in the Lexmark Solution Center. Check the ink levels in the section "Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen • A cartridge may be low on page 47. If the colors still seem faded...
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...or transparencies at a time. • Use a photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in ...see "Printing transparencies" on page 35 or "Printing photos" on page 35. • Remove each page as it exits the printer, and then let it dry completely before stacking. Solving specialty media problems 63 For help , see "Printing photos" on page..., click File Print. • Select photo paper as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts.
...or transparencies at a time. • Use a photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you ) and selected the appropriate settings in ...see "Printing transparencies" on page 35 or "Printing photos" on page 35. • Remove each page as it exits the printer, and then let it dry completely before stacking. Solving specialty media problems 63 For help , see "Printing photos" on page..., click File Print. • Select photo paper as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts.
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... manufactured. glossy paper. A feature that automatically feeds paper into your printer. banner paper. The gold area on . default printer settings. duplex. automatic alignment. cartridge contact. custom size paper. Numbers corresponding to resemble a small book. A...your print cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer during cartridge alignment. alignment values. Continuous sheets of booklet pages that ejects from your printer. booklets. A printer software option that lets you send jobs to print. default printer. See printer software. ...
... manufactured. glossy paper. A feature that automatically feeds paper into your printer. banner paper. The gold area on . default printer settings. duplex. automatic alignment. cartridge contact. custom size paper. Numbers corresponding to resemble a small book. A...your print cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer during cartridge alignment. alignment values. Continuous sheets of booklet pages that ejects from your printer. booklets. A printer software option that lets you send jobs to print. default printer. See printer software. ...