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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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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 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.
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... more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 55. Supply power to the computer. Transfer data from the printer. • Check the printer status. Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) Most digital cameras use a memory card to store photos. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights...
... more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 55. Supply power to the computer. Transfer data from the printer. • Check the printer status. Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) Most digital cameras use a memory card to store photos. For more information, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights...
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...The gold contact area faces toward the printer. The gold contact area faces away from the printer. Using the printer software Your printer software works with your printer has four slots to print documents with... superior results. CompactFlash Type I and II • IBM Microdrive • 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...
...The gold contact area faces toward the printer. The gold contact area faces away from the printer. Using the printer software Your printer software works with your printer has four slots to print documents with... superior results. CompactFlash Type I and II • IBM Microdrive • 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...
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...quality setting. 4 From the Paper Setup tab, select a paper type and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change your document. Using the printer software 9 When you do not need to change the layout of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on plain paper, 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 •...
...quality setting. 4 From the Paper Setup tab, select a paper type and size setting. 5 From the Print Layout tab, change your document. Using the printer software 9 When you do not need to change the layout of print jobs, see "Printing ideas" on plain paper, 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 •...
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... Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to print your document on coated or glossy paper. • Best when you want to print. Using the printer software 10 For help, see page 41. Note: If you want to print crisp photos and high resolution graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate... if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. 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...
... Poster, or Booklet. • Two-Sided to print your document on coated or glossy paper. • Best when you want to print. Using the printer software 10 For help, see page 41. Note: If you want to print crisp photos and high resolution graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate... if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. 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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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... 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. • ...
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... 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. • ...
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...If you want to select your paper type: 1 With your document open , click File Print. If you want the printer to turn the paper type sensor off and select your paper type: 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 printing status ...
...If you want to select your paper type: 1 With your document open , click File Print. If you want the printer to turn the paper type sensor off and select your paper type: 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 printing status ...
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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 plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Printing ideas 13 Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. 2 Printing ideas Printing on the thickness of the paper.
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 plain paper You can load up to the left side of the paper. Printing ideas 13 Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. 2 Printing ideas Printing on the thickness of the paper.
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... includes instructions, read them carefully. You can also use photo paper that is made for inkjet printers. 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...
... includes instructions, read them carefully. You can also use photo paper that is made for inkjet printers. 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...
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...: a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Printing photos 15 Paper if you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the photo paper. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right side... of the paper support. • Make sure the glossy or coated side is facing you do not want the printer to print to the edges of the paper. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. Borderless if you are using...
...: a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. Printing photos 15 Paper if you . • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the photo paper. • Load the photo paper vertically against the right side... of the paper support. • Make sure the glossy or coated side is facing you do not want the printer to print to the edges of the paper. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. Borderless if you are using...
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... premium paper at a time, depending on the paper, make sure the mark is facing away from you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Printing on premium or coated paper You can load up to 100 sheets of the paper. 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. For more information about printing on premium...
... premium paper at a time, depending on the paper, make sure the mark is facing away from you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Printing on premium or coated paper You can load up to 100 sheets of the paper. 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. For more information about printing on premium...
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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. The Print dialog...
..., 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. The Print dialog...
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... cards. If you to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. c Select Side Flip or Top Flip. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you select Side Flip, the pages of your document Click OK.
... cards. If you to assist in reloading check box. 3 Click OK. c Select Side Flip or Top Flip. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you select Side Flip, the pages of your document Click OK.
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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. b From the Paper Size area, select: Printing cards 20
... 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. b From the Paper Size area, select: Printing cards 20
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... and the size of the photo you want to the edges of the envelopes. Step 3: Print your cards Click OK. Borderless if you want the printer to print to print a borderless photo. c From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. Printing envelopes 21 For more information about printing on the... side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the printer.
... and the size of the photo you want to the edges of the envelopes. Step 3: Print your cards Click OK. Borderless if you want the printer to print to print a borderless photo. c From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. Printing envelopes 21 For more information about printing on the... side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is in the upper left corner. • Do not force the envelopes into the printer.
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... Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 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...
... Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 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...