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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 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 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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Stack paper after printing. 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. 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.
Stack paper after printing. 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. 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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... or glossy paper. • Best when you want to print more than one copy of a magazine. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Note: If you want to print crisp photos and high resolution graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies... of the second copy, and so on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to print the pages in your color cartridge. Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless, and then select the size specific to apply your settings. Using...
... or glossy paper. • Best when you want to print more than one copy of a magazine. Note: This option is not available if a black cartridge is not listed, select Custom Size. Note: If you want to print crisp photos and high resolution graphics, but with reduced speeds. • Collate Copies... of the second copy, and so on both sides of the page. • Side Flip or Top Flip to print the pages in your color cartridge. Paper Setup tab From: Paper Size Orientation Select: Paper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless, and then select the size specific to apply your settings. Using...
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...; View information about how to purchase new cartridges. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align the cartridges. • Solve other problems. Note: Do not click this tab while a job is a guide you can refer to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center. • Double...
...; View information about how to purchase new cartridges. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align the cartridges. • Solve other problems. Note: Do not click this tab while a job is a guide you can refer to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center. • Double...
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...also use coated or glossy paper. For more information. To print on the thickness of the paper. • If your printer. • A photo cartridge. If you want to print a borderless photo using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you do not need to manually adjust settings such as...1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use : • The photo software included with normal print quality, you want to print on cartridges, see page 19. Step 3: Print your settings. If you are using another software program, you use photo paper that is made for more information on...
...also use coated or glossy paper. For more information. To print on the thickness of the paper. • If your printer. • A photo cartridge. If you want to print a borderless photo using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you do not need to manually adjust settings such as...1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use : • The photo software included with normal print quality, you want to print on cartridges, see page 19. Step 3: Print your settings. If you are using another software program, you use photo paper that is made for more information on...
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... the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in your document open, click File Print. Printing color images in black and white You can load up to 100 sheets of...
... the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your color print cartridge. Printing color images in your document open, click File Print. Printing color images in black and white You can load up to 100 sheets of...
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... moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. 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...
... moves to the loading position, unless the printer is on. 2 Raise the front cover. 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...
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Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly. Replacing the print cartridges 44 3 Pull the cartridges toward you until you hear a snap. 4 Remove the used cartridges.
Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly. Replacing the print cartridges 44 3 Pull the cartridges toward you until you hear a snap. 4 Remove the used cartridges.
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... To extend the life of your color cartridge and improve printing speed, install a black or photo cartridge along with the color cartridge. Insert the black or photo cartridge in the left carrier. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from... the back and bottom of the cartridges Warning: Do not touch...
... To extend the life of your color cartridge and improve printing speed, install a black or photo cartridge along with the color cartridge. Insert the black or photo cartridge in the left carrier. Installing the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from... the back and bottom of the cartridges Warning: Do not touch...
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... page 11. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you installed. Replacing the print cartridges 46 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 a print job...
... page 11. 2 From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge. 3 Select the type of cartridge you installed. Replacing the print cartridges 46 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 a print job...
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... appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. However, you have to select the number that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality...
... appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 From the Quality/Speed area, select Better or Best. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution Center. However, you have to select the number that is a heavier weight, bright white, or coated. • Select a higher print quality...
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... fix horizontal streaks. Nozzles Improving print quality 48 e Click Print. g If you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. b Insert the print cartridges. For help , see page 45. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles: a Load...ink through the nozzles to clean the clogged nozzles. For help , see page 43. For help, see page 13. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. If your document still does not have the print quality you...
... fix horizontal streaks. Nozzles Improving print quality 48 e Click Print. g If you want, follow these steps: 1 Reinsert the print cartridges: a Remove the print cartridges. b Insert the print cartridges. For help , see page 45. b Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles: a Load...ink through the nozzles to clean the clogged nozzles. For help , see page 43. For help, see page 13. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. d If print quality has not improved, continue with water. If your document still does not have the print quality you...
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... three seconds, and then wipe in an airtight container. Preserving the print cartridges 49 g Reinsert the print cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to two more times. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, gently hold the ...the contacts for an extended period. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. j If print quality is included with new photo print cartridges. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to...
... three seconds, and then wipe in an airtight container. Preserving the print cartridges 49 g Reinsert the print cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to two more times. Lexmark's printer warranty does not cover repair of the cloth, gently hold the ...the contacts for an extended period. The print cartridges do not recommend use Lexmark supplies. j If print quality is included with new photo print cartridges. • Do not remove a print cartridge from your printer: • Keep a new cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to...
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Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge Photo cartridge USB cable Part number: 48 50 55 19 20 25 90 12A2405 Ordering supplies 50 Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge Photo cartridge USB cable Part number: 48 50 55 19 20 25 90 12A2405 Ordering supplies 50 Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
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...not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you install the printer software correctly? Are any printer lights blinking? For help, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 55. Setup troubleshooting 51 Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Is the paper loaded correctly...to your printer and computer on . For more information, refer to the network, your Lexmark adapter is on, and all indicator lights are on ? For help , see page 13. Are both print cartridges? If you are using your printer on a network, make sure your computer is ...
...not appear in your computer or Lexmark adapter? Did you install the printer software correctly? Are any printer lights blinking? For help, see "Understanding error messages and flashing lights" on page 55. Setup troubleshooting 51 Did you install the print cartridges correctly? Is the paper loaded correctly...to your printer and computer on . For more information, refer to the network, your Lexmark adapter is on, and all indicator lights are on ? For help , see page 13. Are both print cartridges? If you are using your printer on a network, make sure your computer is ...
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...see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. General troubleshooting 55 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 page 60....this section 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 a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation.
...see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information. Ink Low message A print cartridge is 25% full or less. General troubleshooting 55 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 page 60....this section 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 a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation.
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... the printer back on. If the printer has a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on page 59. The power light is blinking The print cartridge carrier is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed button. • Click the ? Understanding error messages and flashing lights ... paper misfeeds or jams" on page 50. 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. to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, see page 60.
... the printer back on. If the printer has a paper jam, see "Ordering supplies" on page 59. The power light is blinking The print cartridge carrier is out of paper: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed button. • Click the ? Understanding error messages and flashing lights ... paper misfeeds or jams" on page 50. 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. to get more help : • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45. • Ordering supplies, see page 60.
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...the print cartridges. If it still does not print, see the adapter documentation. For help , see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. • Try printing your test page again. For more information, see : - Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the...printing" on . Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 58 Test page does not print For help , see page 45. • You installed the cartridges correctly. "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 51, and then: • If the paper is incorrect, remove, and then reinstall the...
...the print cartridges. If it still does not print, see the adapter documentation. For help , see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. • Try printing your test page again. For more information, see : - Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the...printing" on . Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 58 Test page does not print For help , see page 45. • You installed the cartridges correctly. "Solving printer software installation problems" on page 51, and then: • If the paper is incorrect, remove, and then reinstall the...