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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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...may not apply to you supply in the United States and/or other countries, contact your point of purchase. Lexmark and Lexmark with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ... Other trademarks are the property of Lexmark International, Inc. Lexmark may be addressed to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. All rights reserved. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under ...
...may not apply to you supply in the United States and/or other countries, contact your point of purchase. Lexmark and Lexmark with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ... Other trademarks are the property of Lexmark International, Inc. Lexmark may be addressed to Lexmark International, Inc., Department F95/032-2, 740 West New Circle Road, Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. All rights reserved. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under ...
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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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...8226; Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. Using the printer software Your printer software works with your operating system to accommodate these media. If you are inserting a memory card of this type: • CompactFlash .... The gold contact area faces away from the printer. Using the printer software 8 The gold contact area faces toward the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. This illustration shows you insert your memory card, consider the ...
...8226; Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. Using the printer software Your printer software works with your operating system to accommodate these media. If you are inserting a memory card of this type: • CompactFlash .... The gold contact area faces away from the printer. Using the printer software 8 The gold contact area faces toward the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. This illustration shows you insert your memory card, consider the ...
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... Print 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 printer settings. Using the printer software 9 To print a typical document on page 13. When you do not need to these default settings: • Paper...
... Print 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 printer settings. Using the printer software 9 To print a typical document on page 13. When you do not need to these default settings: • Paper...
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... Page First if you want to print the pages in Black and White to print more than one copy of a legal pad. Using the printer software 10 6 Click OK to print. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of your settings. Quality/Copies...
... Page First if you want to print the pages in Black and White to print more than one copy of a legal pad. Using the printer software 10 6 Click OK to print. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then all the pages of your settings. Quality/Copies...
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... printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for printer help. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is in progress. The following table describes the LSC tabs: From this tab: How To...• Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center desktop icon. Using the printer software 11
... printer information. • Receive basic printing tips. • Receive printing project information. • View tips for printer help. Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is in progress. The following table describes the LSC tabs: From this tab: How To...• Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center desktop icon. Using the printer software 11
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...and select your paper type: 1 With your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest software files from the World Wide Web. Using the paper type sensor Your printer has...Glossy/Photo paper If you are using; Note: Your printer can : • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your document open , click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click ...
...and select your paper type: 1 With your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest software files from the World Wide Web. Using the paper type sensor Your printer has...Glossy/Photo paper If you are using; Note: Your printer can : • View information about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your document open , click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click ...
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.... • A photo cartridge. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper that is made for your other software program's documentation for more information on photo cards, see page 43. • Photo paper. Printing photos 14 Step 3: Print your settings. You ...can also use : • The photo software included with normal print quality, you do not need to manually adjust settings such as: • Paper size • Page margins • Image...
.... • A photo cartridge. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper that is made for your other software program's documentation for more information on photo cards, see page 43. • Photo paper. Printing photos 14 Step 3: Print your settings. You ...can also use : • The photo software included with normal print quality, you do not need to manually adjust settings such as: • Paper size • Page margins • Image...
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... your document following the steps for your paper type. 5 Click OK. The even-numbered pages print. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. The odd-numbered pages print first, along with the printed side...
... your document following the steps for your paper type. 5 Click OK. The even-numbered pages print. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. The odd-numbered pages print first, along with the printed side...
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... are designed to 10 envelopes. Step 3: Print your software program. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to override the settings in your envelopes Click OK. b From the Paper Size area, select Envelope. c From ...
... are designed to 10 envelopes. Step 3: Print your software program. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to override the settings in your envelopes Click OK. b From the Paper Size area, select Envelope. c From ...
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... together and bind your booklet is complete. If you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Step 3: Print your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from the paper...
... together and bind your booklet is complete. If you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Step 3: Print your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from the paper...
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...-page poster. 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 and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Insert the paper and reloading instruction page with the printed side...
...-page poster. 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 and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. Insert the paper and reloading instruction page with the printed side...
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The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 If your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfer as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Step 2: Customize the print ...
The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 If your software program does not have mirror or iron-on transfer as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Step 2: Customize the print ...
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...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 "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 11. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install... a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed. Replacing the print cartridges 46 Note: The front cover must be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed a new...
...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 "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. For help , see "Installing the cartridges" on page 11. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install... a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software Before you installed. Replacing the print cartridges 46 Note: The front cover must be incorrect. 4 Click OK or Next. 5 If you installed a new...
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... on the printed page for each alignment group. For help , see page 45. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. b Use the arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to manually align the cartridges, you have to select the number that is a ...you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. For example, use photo paper if you are not satisfied with the print quality of your software program, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Speed...
... on the printed page for each alignment group. For help , see page 45. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. b Use the arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to manually align the cartridges, you have to select the number that is a ...you : • Use the appropriate paper for the document. For example, use photo paper if you are not satisfied with the print quality of your software program, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Speed...
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...on a network, make sure your computer is on, and all indicator lights are using your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are any printer lights blinking? Did you install the printer software correctly? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and...and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. For help , see page 45. Is the paper loaded 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...
...on a network, make sure your computer is on, and all indicator lights are using your computer or Lexmark adapter? Are any printer lights blinking? Did you install the printer software correctly? Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and...and transparent tape from the back and bottom of programs, install the printer software. For help , see page 45. Is the paper loaded 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...
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... Is your printer connected directly to your printer. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z700 Series and make sure that came with a USB cable. 3 Follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from any external devices...., such as the default printer? Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help . • If...
... Is your printer connected directly to your printer. You may be the default printer: 1 Click Start Settings Printers 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z700 Series and make sure that came with a USB cable. 3 Follow these steps: 1 Disconnect your printer from any external devices...., such as the default printer? Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you try to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. a Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help . • If...
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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. 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.