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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 ...
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 ...
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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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1 Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Lexmark™ Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™ USB cable connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Power supply connector Paper Feed button Power button Paper exit tray Printer overview 5
1 Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Lexmark™ Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™ USB cable connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Power supply connector Paper Feed button Power button Paper exit tray Printer overview 5
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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. 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.
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. 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.
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...; IBM Microdrive • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • Memory Stick • SmartMedia Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) 7 Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) Most digital cameras use a memory card to the printer. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 55. Keep paper straight in...
...; IBM Microdrive • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • Memory Stick • SmartMedia Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) 7 Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) Most digital cameras use a memory card to the printer. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 55. Keep paper straight in...
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...; Memory Stick • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Using the printer software 8 This illustration shows you insert your memory card, consider the following information: • Insert only one memory card...
...; Memory Stick • Secure Digital • MultiMedia Card • SmartMedia Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Using the printer software 8 This illustration shows you insert your memory card, consider the following information: • Insert only one memory card...
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...and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change your document. When you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to these default settings: • Paper Type: Use Printer Sensor • Quality/Speed: Automatic • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation:... Portrait • Layout: Normal For more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your printer settings in the printer driver. To print a typical document on page 13. Using the printer software 9 Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see ...
...and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change your document. When you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to these default settings: • Paper Type: Use Printer Sensor • Quality/Speed: Automatic • Paper Size: A4 or Letter • Orientation:... Portrait • Layout: Normal For more information about the printer settings for your document 1 With your printer settings in the printer driver. To print a typical document on page 13. Using the printer software 9 Customizing the settings for different types of print jobs, see ...
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... pad. Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in your paper size is not installed. If your color cartridge. Using the printer software 10 Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to print your document ...Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of your settings. Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor when you want the paper type sensor to detect the paper in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print more...
... pad. Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in your paper size is not installed. If your color cartridge. Using the printer software 10 Print Layout tab From: Layout Duplexing Select: Normal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to print your document ...Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of your settings. Quality/Copies tab From: Paper Type Quality/Speed Multiple Copies Select: • Use printer sensor when you want the paper type sensor to detect the paper in reverse order. • The number of copies you want to print more...
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...project information. • View tips for printer help. The following table describes the 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 Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center desktop icon. Using the printer software 11 There are two ways to for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics...
...project information. • View tips for printer help. The following table describes the 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 Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center desktop icon. Using the printer software 11 There are two ways to for your printer status. • View common troubleshooting topics...
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... the Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. 4 From the Paper Type area, select Use printer sensor. Using the paper type sensor Your printer has a paper type sensor that detects these paper types: • Plain paper • Transparencies • Coated... 1 With your document open , click File Print. 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...
... the Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. 4 From the Paper Type area, select Use printer sensor. Using the paper type sensor Your printer has a paper type sensor that detects these paper types: • Plain paper • Transparencies • Coated... 1 With your document open , click File Print. 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...
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Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing ideas 13 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper.
Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of plain paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing ideas 13 2 Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper.
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... to adjust the settings. Printing photos 14 If you want to print a borderless photo using another software program, you may 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. If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print on the thickness of the paper. • If your paper ...
... to adjust the settings. Printing photos 14 If you want to print a borderless photo using another software program, you may 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. If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print on the thickness of the paper. • If your paper ...
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... box, select the Paper Setup tab. The size of the paper you are using and the size of the photo you do not want the printer to print to print a borderless photo. Paper if you want to the edges of the paper. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right... are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be the same. - Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to print must be necessary. Borderless if you want to the left side of the photo paper. Printing...
... box, select the Paper Setup tab. The size of the paper you are using and the size of the photo you do not want the printer to print to print a borderless photo. Paper if you want to the edges of the paper. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right... are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be the same. - Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to print must be necessary. Borderless if you want to the left side of the photo paper. Printing...
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... on the paper, make sure the mark is facing away from you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Step 1: Load the premium paper • If your photos Click OK. Step...
... on the paper, make sure the mark is facing away from you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Step 1: Load the premium paper • If your photos Click OK. Step...
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..., use a heavier weight paper. • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
..., use a heavier weight paper. • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Make sure the print side is facing you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
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... from you select Side Flip, the pages of your document turn like the pages of the cards. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad. 4 Further customize your document following the steps for your document...
... from you select Side Flip, the pages of your document turn like the pages of the cards. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad. 4 Further customize your document following the steps for your document...
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... against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the cards. Step 1: Load the cards • If your document open, click File...
... against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the cards. Step 1: Load the cards • If your document open, click File...
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... the envelopes. Borderless if you . • Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the printer. For more information about printing on the thickness of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you want the...
... the envelopes. Borderless if you . • Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the printer. For more information about printing on the thickness of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you want the...
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... images in black helps to conserve ink in your document open, click File Print. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing color images in...
... images in black helps to conserve ink in your document open, click File Print. Note: If you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing color images in...