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Lexmark Z700 series User Manual

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Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™
P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™
User's Guide for Windows
January 2003
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• 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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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 Lexington, Kentucky 40550, U.S.A. In the United Kingdom and Eire, send to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ. Lexmark may use or distribute any of the information you supply in any way it believes appropriate without incurring any obligation to you. You can purchase additional copies of publications related to this product by calling 1-800-553-9727.
  • Page 3 Lexmark part number 1329605 for parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not cartridge contact. The gold area on your print cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your postcards 19 troubleshooting information.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    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............
  • Page 5 Lexmark part number 1329605 for parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not cartridge contact. The gold area on your print cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your postcards 19 troubleshooting information.
  • Page 6 Lexmark P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™ Power supply connector USB cable connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Paper Feed button Front cover Power button Memory card slots USB card reader Paper exit tray The following table describes each part.

  • Page 7: Inserting A Memory Card

    USB card reader Transfer data from a memory card to your computer. Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) Most digital cameras use a memory card to store photos. You can insert the memory card into your printer and print your photos or save them on your computer.

  • Page 8: Using The Printer Software

    The gold contact area faces toward the printer. Using the printer software Your printer software works with your operating system to print documents with superior results. This software has two parts: the Printer driver and the Lexmark Solution Center. Using the printer software Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 9: Printer Driver

    Printer driver You can change your printer settings in the printer driver. To print a typical document on plain paper, you do not need to change your printer settings. When you install the printer software, the Print Properties are set to these default settings: •...
  • Page 10 Click OK to apply your settings. Quality/Copies tab From: Select: Paper Type • Use printer sensor when you want the paper type sensor to detect the paper in your printer. • Use my choice when you want to select the paper type. Quality/Speed •...
  • Page 11 Lexmark Solution Center The Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center (LSC) is a guide you can refer to for printer help. There are two ways to open the LSC: • Click Start Programs Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center.
  • Page 12 From this tab: You can: Contact Information • 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. Advanced • Change printing status appearance options.

  • Page 13: Installation. If This Equipment Does Cause Harmful Interference To Radio Or Television Reception, Which Can Be Determined By Turning The Clearing Paper Misfeeds Or Jams

    Lexmark part number 1329605 for parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not cartridge contact. The gold area on your print cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your postcards 19 troubleshooting information.

  • Page 14: Printing Photos

    Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using plain A4 or letter size paper, and you want to print with normal print quality, you do not need to adjust the settings. If you are using specialty media, follow the steps for your paper type. Step 3: Print your document Click OK.
  • Page 15 • 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 force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the photo paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
  • Page 16 From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size. For more information about printing on custom size paper, see page 41. Click OK. Step 3: Print your photos Click OK. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking.
  • Page 17 • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings With your document open, click File Print.
  • Page 18 Step 1: Load the paper Note: For the best print quality, 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. •...

  • Page 19: Printing Cards

    Select Side Flip or Top Flip. If you select Side Flip, the pages of your document turn like the pages of a magazine. If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the pages of a legal pad. Further customize your document following the steps for your paper type. Click OK.
  • Page 20 Step 1: Load the cards • If your cards include instructions, read them carefully. • Load the cards vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. •...

  • Page 21: Printing Envelopes

    – Borderless if you want to print a borderless photo. The size of the paper you are using and the size of the photo you want to print must be the same. – Paper if you do not want the printer to print to the edges of the paper. From the Paper Size menu, select the correct size.
  • Page 22 • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the envelopes. Step 2: Customize the print settings With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. Select an envelope size: From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab.
  • Page 23 Printing color images in black and white You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Printing color images in black helps to conserve ink in your color print cartridge. Step 1: Load the paper •...

  • Page 24: Printing A Booklet

    To print color images in black and white: From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. Select Print Color Images in Black and White. Further customize your document following the steps for your paper type. Click OK. Step 3: Print your document Click OK.
  • Page 25 • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings With your document open, click File Print.
  • Page 26 Step 3: Print your document Click OK. After the first half of your booklet and the reloading instruction page prints, your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. Insert the stack of paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support.

  • Page 27: Printing Labels

    Bind the bundles to complete your booklet. Printing labels You can load up to 20 sheets of labels at a time, depending on the thickness of the sheets. Step 1: Load the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. •...
  • Page 28 • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the labels. Note: If you are using letter size sheets of labels, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings With your document open, click File Print.
  • Page 29 Printing handouts You can conserve paper by printing handouts, or multiple page images, on a single sheet of paper. Load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper •...
  • Page 30 Step 2: Customize the print settings With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. Select a print layout: From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab. From the Layout area, select N-up.

  • Page 31: Printing A Poster

    If you formatted your handouts to print on both sides of the page, continue printing your handouts. After the first half of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. Insert the paper and reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support.
  • Page 32 Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.
  • Page 33 Select your poster size: Select the size of your poster: 2 x 2 (four pages total), 3 x 3 (nine pages total), or 4 x 4 (16 pages total). Select Print Crop Marks if you want help cutting the edges of your pages. If you need to reprint a selection of pages: Click Select Pages To Print...
  • Page 34 Printing iron-on transfers You can load up to 100 iron-on transfers at a time, depending on the thickness of the transfers. You may want to print on plain paper before loading your iron-on transfers. Note: For best results, load one iron-on transfer at a time. Step 1: Load the iron-on transfers •...

  • Page 35: Printing Transparencies

    • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the iron-on transfers. Note: If you are using letter size iron-on transfers, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings With your document open, click File Print.
  • Page 36 • If your transparencies include instructions, read them carefully. • Load the transparencies vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the rough side (print side) of the transparencies is facing you. If the transparencies have a removable stripe, make sure each stripe is facing away from you and down toward the printer.
  • Page 37 From the Paper Size menu, select A4 or Letter. Click OK. Step 3: Print your transparencies Click OK. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each transparency as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Printing your document in reverse order You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper.
  • Page 38 • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings With your document open, click File Print.

  • Page 39: Printing A Banner

    Printing a banner You can load up to 20 sheets of banner paper at a time. Step 1: Load the banner paper Remove any paper from the printer. Place a stack of banner paper with only the number of sheets you need to print your banner behind the printer.
  • Page 40 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the banner paper. Note: If you are using letter size banner paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings With your document open, click File Print.

  • Page 41: Printing On Custom Size Paper

    Printing on custom size paper You can load up to 100 sheets of custom size paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Step 1: Load the custom size paper • Make sure your paper size fits within these dimensions: –...
  • Page 42 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. Create a custom paper size: From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. From the Paper Size menu, select Custom Size. A dialog box displays on the screen. From the Units area, select Millimeters or Inches.

  • Page 43: Lexington, Ky

    Lexmark part number 1329605 for parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not cartridge contact. The gold area on your print cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your postcards 19 troubleshooting information.
  • Page 44 Pull the cartridges toward you until you hear a snap. Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly. Replacing the print cartridges Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...
  • Page 45 Installing the cartridges If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the cartridges Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact areas on the back and bottom of the cartridges.
  • Page 46 Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help, see “Installing the cartridges” on page 45. Open the LSC. For help, see “Lexmark Solution Center” on page 11. From the Maintenance tab, click Install a new print cartridge.

  • Page 47: Aligning The Print Cartridges

    • Vertical, straight lines are wavy. To align the cartridges: Load plain paper. Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help, see page 11. From the Maintenance tab, click Align to fix the blurry edges. Click Print. The Alignment page prints.
  • Page 48 If print quality has not improved, continue with step 2. Clean the print nozzles: Load paper. For help, see page 13. Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help, see page 11. Click the Maintenance tab. From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks.

  • Page 49: Preserving The Print Cartridges

    The print cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period. Lexmark’s printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. We do not recommend use of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer.

  • Page 50: Ordering Supplies

    Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Item: Part number: Black cartridge Color cartridge Photo cartridge USB cable 12A2405 Ordering supplies Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 51: Chapter 4: Setup Troubleshooting

    Lexmark part number 1329605 for parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not cartridge contact. The gold area on your print cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your postcards 19 troubleshooting information.

  • Page 52: Solving Printer Software Installation Problems

    Click Start Settings Printers Right-click the Lexmark Z700 Series and make sure that Set as Default is selected. Is your printer connected directly to your computer through an external device, such as a USB hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine? If it is, follow these steps: Disconnect your printer from any external devices.
  • Page 53 Click Cancel on all screens similar to the following that appear. Windows 98/Me Windows 2000/XP Eject and reinsert the printer software CD. From your desktop, double-click My Computer. Double-click your CD-ROM drive icon. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. Follow the instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation. Solving printer software installation problems Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 54: Installing The Printer Software

    You can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer, or you can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. To connect your printer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, refer to the documentation that came with your adapter.

  • Page 55: Solving Network Printing Problems

    Lexmark part number 1329605 for parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not cartridge contact. The gold area on your print cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your postcards 19 troubleshooting information.

  • Page 56: Understanding Error Messages And Flashing Lights

    • Click the ? to get 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. For help: • Installing a new cartridge, see page 45.

  • Page 57: Resolving Unsuccessful Or Slow Printing

    Printers. 1 Click Start Control Panel. 2 From the Printers folder, double-click 2 Click Printers and Other Hardware. the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer 3 Click View installed printers or fax icon. printers. 3 From the Printer menu, make sure: 4 From the Printers folder, make sure •...

  • Page 58: Test Page Does Not Print

    You loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper into the printer. • If you are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on. For more information, see the adapter documentation. Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print Make sure: •...

  • Page 59: Clearing Paper Misfeeds Or Jams

    Printer prints very slowly • Close any software programs not in use. • Check the document you are printing. Photos and graphics may take longer to print than regular text. Documents that are large or that contain background images may also take longer to print.

  • Page 60: Printer Has A Paper Jam

    • Your printer feeds paper without problems. • Load the envelopes or specialty media vertically against the right side of the paper support. Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the envelopes or specialty media. For help, see “Printing ideas”...

  • Page 61: Vertical Straight Lines Are Not Smooth

    Select a higher print quality. For help, see page 8. Characters are missing or unexpected • Make sure the Lexmark printer is selected as the default printer. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help, see “Improving print quality” on page 47.
  • Page 62 47. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen • A cartridge may be low on ink. Check the ink levels in the Lexmark Solution Center. For help, see “Lexmark Solution Center” on page 11. •...

  • Page 63: Solving Specialty Media Problems

    • Select photo paper as the paper type. • Print a borderless document: With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. From the Paper Size area, select Borderless.

  • Page 64: Notices

    Lexmark part number 1329605 for parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not cartridge contact. The gold area on your print cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your postcards 19 troubleshooting information.
  • Page 65 Japanese VCCI notice The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 This apparatus is approved under the approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for the indirect connections to the public telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 66: Glossary

    Lexmark part number 1329605 for parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not cartridge contact. The gold area on your print cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your postcards 19 troubleshooting information.
  • Page 67 Page orientation in which text runs parallel with the long edge of the paper. Lexmark adapter. An external device that connects your network-capable printer to a network. line art. A printer software option used for printing simple line art and graphics.
  • Page 68 poster. An image printed on multiple sheets of paper that, when assembled, produce an enlarged version of the original image. premium paper. Coated paper designed for reports or documents with graphics. print cartridge. The replaceable unit inside your printer that contains the ink. print cartridge nozzles.
  • Page 69 watermark. A light graphic or background text that appears on each page of a document. Web Tune-Up. A feature that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed on your computer. Downloaded From ManualsPrinter.com Manuals...

  • Page 70: Index

    Lexmark part number 1329605 for parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not cartridge contact. The gold area on your print cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your postcards 19 troubleshooting information.
  • Page 71 55 driver 8 paper feeding 59 installing 54 paper jams 60 network, setting up printer 55 Lexmark Solution Center 8 print quality 60 N-up 29 removing 54 software 52 printer software CD, specialty paper 63 troubleshooting 52...
  • Page 72 booklet 24 troubleshooting borderless photos 14, 15 alignment page 58 both sides of the paper 17 blank pages 58 cards 19 cartridges 51 coated paper 14 error messages 55 color images in black and flashing lights 55 white 23 improving print quality 60 custom size paper 41 margins 61 default 9...
  • Page 73 Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc., registered in the United States and/or other countries. Color Jetprinter and Photo Jetprinter are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc. © 2003 Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, Kentucky 40550 www.lexmark.com...

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