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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 16 ...
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 ...
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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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...Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. The gold contact area faces away from the printer. Using the printer software 8 CompactFlash Type I and II • IBM Microdrive • Memory Stick • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. Using the printer software Your printer software... the card reader comes on your card is properly installed. The gold contact area faces toward the printer. If you where to print documents with superior results. This illustration shows you are inserting a memory...
...Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. The gold contact area faces away from the printer. Using the printer software 8 CompactFlash Type I and II • IBM Microdrive • Memory Stick • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. Using the printer software Your printer software... the card reader comes on your card is properly installed. The gold contact area faces toward the printer. If you where to print documents with superior results. This illustration shows you are inserting a memory...
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...Layout tab, change the layout of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to change your document. Printer driver You can change your document open, click File Print. To print a typical document on page 13.... Using the printer software 9 Customizing the settings for different types of your printer settings. When you do not need to these default settings: • Paper Type: Use Printer Sensor • Quality/Speed: Automatic • Paper Size: A4 or...
...Layout tab, change the layout of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on plain paper, you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to change your document. Printer driver You can change your document open, click File Print. To print a typical document on page 13.... Using the printer software 9 Customizing the settings for different types of your printer settings. When you do not need to these default settings: • Paper Type: Use Printer Sensor • Quality/Speed: Automatic • Paper Size: A4 or...
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... type. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Portrait or Landscape. Using the printer software 10 This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second copy, and so on. •...paper size is not installed. If your finished documents turn. Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor when you select Side Flip, the pages of your settings. Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or...
... type. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Portrait or Landscape. Using the printer software 10 This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of the second copy, and so on. •...paper size is not installed. If your finished documents turn. Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor when you select Side Flip, the pages of your settings. Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or...
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Using the printer software 11 Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is a guide you can : • Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for printer help. There are two ways to for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. ... LSC tabs: From 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-click the...
Using the printer software 11 Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is a guide you can : • Receive printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for printer help. There are two ways to for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics. ... LSC tabs: From 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-click the...
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... the Quality/Copies tab. 4 From the Paper Type area, select Use printer sensor. it cannot detect the paper size. Note: Your printer can : • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status...
... the Quality/Copies tab. 4 From the Paper Type area, select Use printer sensor. it cannot detect the paper size. Note: Your printer can : • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status...
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... the steps for your document Click OK. Printing cards 19 Step 3: Print your paper type. 5 Click OK. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of the cards. Printing cards You can load up to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click...
... the steps for your document Click OK. Printing cards 19 Step 3: Print your paper type. 5 Click OK. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Load the stack of the cards. Printing cards You can load up to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click...
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... it in half, and then stack it on top of the first bundle. 3 Continue to stack the bundles on top of each other until your printer software prompts you to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. If you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Printing...
... it in half, and then stack it on top of the first bundle. 3 Continue to stack the bundles on top of each other until your printer software prompts you to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. If you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Printing...
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.... Printing a poster 31 Printing a poster You can enlarge a photograph to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts. 1 After the first half of the paper. Insert the paper and...
.... Printing a poster 31 Printing a poster You can enlarge a photograph to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts. 1 After the first half of the paper. Insert the paper and...
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... the type of cartridge you installed. Replacing the print cartridges 46 For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Note: Specify whether... cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. Note: The front cover must be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to start...
... the type of cartridge you installed. Replacing the print cartridges 46 For help , see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed a new cartridge, continue with "Aligning the print cartridges." Note: Specify whether... cartridge is incorrectly identified as New Cartridge in the printer software, install the cartridges. Note: The front cover must be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you specify the print cartridge settings in the Lexmark Solution Center, ink levels may be closed to start...
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...to the network, your Lexmark adapter is on, and all indicator lights are on ? Is the paper loaded correctly? For help , see page 13. Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. 4 Setup troubleshooting ...Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your list of both your computer or Lexmark adapter? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If...
...to the network, your Lexmark adapter is on, and all indicator lights are on ? Is the paper loaded correctly? For help , see page 13. Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. 4 Setup troubleshooting ...Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your list of both your computer or Lexmark adapter? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If...
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... computer with a USB cable. 3 Follow these instructions to print. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z700 Series and make sure that Set as the default printer? Is the printer set the printer to the printer software Help for help , see page 11. To set as Default is , follow these steps...
... computer with a USB cable. 3 Follow these instructions to print. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z700 Series and make sure that Set as the default printer? Is the printer set the printer to the printer software Help for help , see page 11. To set as Default is , follow these steps...
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Solving printer software installation problems 53 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon. Windows 98/Me Windows 2000/XP 4 Eject and reinsert the printer software CD. 5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer. 6 Double-click your screen to the following that appear.
Solving printer software installation problems 53 If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on all screens similar to complete printer software installation. 3 Click Cancel on your CD-ROM drive icon. Windows 98/Me Windows 2000/XP 4 Eject and reinsert the printer software CD. 5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer. 6 Double-click your screen to the following that appear.
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... your screen to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. Solving printer software installation problems 54 Installing the printer software You can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. A printer icon is automatically created on your adapter. To connect your printer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, refer to complete printer software installation. Using the World Wide...
... your screen to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. Solving printer software installation problems 54 Installing the printer software You can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. A printer icon is automatically created on your adapter. To connect your printer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, refer to complete printer software installation. Using the World Wide...
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... 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 your cartridges is running out of your printer. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on page 60. 5 General troubleshooting For information...
... 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 your cartridges is running out of your printer. When this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on page 60. 5 General troubleshooting For information...
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... click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 From the list of ports, select USB printer port. If the USB port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click OK. 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 From the list of...
... click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 From the list of ports, select USB printer port. If the USB port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 5 Click OK. 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Ports tab. 4 From the list of...
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... 51, and then: • If the paper is incorrect, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 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. Clean the print...
... 51, and then: • If the paper is incorrect, remove, and then reinstall the printer software. 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. Clean the print...
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... the paper into the printer and cannot be removed: 1 Turn the printer off . Printer has a paper jam If the paper is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before handling the paper. • Make sure the paper type and paper size settings in the printer software match the paper loaded ...in the printer. Print is too dark or smudged • Make sure the paper is lodged too far into the...
... the paper into the printer and cannot be removed: 1 Turn the printer off . Printer has a paper jam If the paper is straight and not wrinkled. • Let the ink dry completely before handling the paper. • Make sure the paper type and paper size settings in the printer software match the paper loaded ...in the printer. Print is too dark or smudged • Make sure the paper is lodged too far into the...