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Lexmark 15L0000 - Z 705 Photo Jetprinter Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

Lexmark 15L0000 - Z 705 Photo Jetprinter Color Inkjet Printer User Manual

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Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™
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User's Guide for Mac OS X
January 2003
• 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 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...
  • 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: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Printer overview ............5 Understanding the printer parts..............5 Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) ......... 7 Using the printer software ................9 Using the paper type sensor ................ 14 Chapter 2: Printing ideas............. 15 Printing on plain paper ................. 15 Printing photos .....................
  • Page 4 Troubleshooting checklist................45 When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens......46 Solving printer software installation problems ..........47 Chapter 5: General troubleshooting........... 49 Solving network printing problems ............... 49 Understanding error messages and flashing lights ........49 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing............51 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams..............

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Printer Overview

    Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Lexmark™ Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™ USB cable connector Power supply connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Paper Feed button Power button Paper exit tray Printer overview...
  • Page 6 P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™ Lexmark USB cable connector Power supply connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Paper Feed button Power button Memory card slots USB card reader Paper exit tray Use this: When you want to: Front cover •...

  • Page 7: Using Memory Cards (Lexmark P700 Series Only)

    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 Once that new drive appears, you can work with the files in the same way as you would with any removable media like a floppy disk. When you are done with the memory card, drag the icon to the trash can. You can then remove the memory card. Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only)

  • Page 9: Using The Printer Software

    Using the printer software Your printer integrates with the Page Setup dialog and Print dialog that come with Mac OS X. The CD that comes with your printer also includes the Z700-P700 Series Utility. To customize the settings for your document, refer to the “Page Setup dialog” on page 9 and the “Print dialog”...

  • Page 10: Print Dialog

    Change the settings as needed. From: Select: When you want to: Settings Page Attributes Choose a paper size, orientation, or scaling value for your document. Summary View a summary of the current page settings. Format for Z700-P700 Series Format your page for printing with your Z700-P700 Series printer.
  • Page 11 Get a direct link to the printer utility. Services Troubleshooting Get a direct link to the Help Center. Order Supplies Get a direct link to the Lexmark Web site. Software Version View software version on installed files. Summary View a summary of the current print settings.
  • Page 12 Z700-P700 Series Utility Use the Z700-P700 Series Utility to monitor your printer and printer supplies. You can: • Install cartridges • Print a test page • Align cartridges • Obtain information on ordering supplies • Clean print nozzles • Obtain software version information •...
  • Page 13 Print Test Page Verify if your printer is functioning properly. Order Supplies Order supplies, such as print cartridges, from the Lexmark Web site. For more information, see “Ordering supplies” on page 44. Offers Access the Lexmark Web site for offers.

  • Page 14: Using The Paper Type Sensor

    Click the: Select: When you want to: Advanced menu Select Printer • Select a printer and make it the default printer. • Find the IP address for the selected printer. • Add a printer located on a remote subnet. You can add a single printer or search the subnet for all available printers.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Printing Ideas

    Printing ideas Printing on plain paper You can print up to 100 sheets of paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. •...

  • Page 16: Printing Photos

    Step 2: Customize the print settings If you are using 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, customize the settings by following the steps for your paper type. Step 3: Print your document From the software program, choose File Print.
  • Page 17 • Make sure your paper is not used or damaged. • Make sure the glossy side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper. Note: If you are using Letter size photo paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.

  • Page 18: Printing On Premium Paper

    From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Quality & Media. Note: If Automatic is not chosen in the Paper Type pop-up menu, choose Glossy/Photo. For more information, see “Using the paper type sensor” on page 14. From Print Quality, click Better or Best. Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may take longer to print.
  • Page 19 • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure your paper is not used or damaged. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. •...

  • Page 20: Printing Cards

    From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose a paper size. From Orientation, click the portrait, landscape, or reverse landscape icon. Click OK. Choose a paper type and print quality: From the software program, choose File Print. From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Z700-P700 Series. From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Quality &...
  • Page 21 • Load the cards vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure your cards are not used or damaged. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. •...
  • Page 22 From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose a card size. To print borderless photos on cards, choose one of the following card sizes for borderless printing: • A6 Card (Borderless) • U.S. 4 x 6 Card (Borderless) • Hagaki Postcard (Borderless) From Orientation, click the portrait, landscape, or reverse landscape icon.

  • Page 23: Printing Envelopes

    Printing envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes, depending on the thickness of the envelopes. Step 1: Load the envelopes Note: Do not use envelopes with holes, windows, deep embossing, metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. • Load the envelopes vertically against the right side of the paper support.
  • Page 24 • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the envelopes. Step 2: Customize the print settings Choose an envelope size and orientation: From the software program, choose File Page Setup. From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Z700-P700 Series. From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes.

  • Page 25: Printing Color Images In Black And White

    Step 3: Print your envelopes Click Print. Note: The paper exit tray holds up to 10 envelopes. To print more than 10 envelopes, remove the first 10 envelopes, and then continue printing. Printing color images in black and white You can print color images in black and white. Note: This setting is only available if there is a black print cartridge installed.

  • Page 26: Printing Labels

    • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge 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 Choose your color options: From the software program, choose File Print.
  • Page 27 • If your labels include instructions, read them carefully. • Load the labels vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure your labels are not used or damaged. • Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of a label. •...
  • Page 28 Step 2: Customize the print settings Choose a paper size and orientation: From the software program, choose File Page Setup. From the Format for pop-up menu, choose Z700-P700 Series. From the Settings pop-up menu, choose Page Attributes. From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose a paper size. From Orientation, make sure to click the portrait icon.

  • Page 29: Printing Handouts

    Printing handouts You can conserve paper by printing handouts. Handouts are multiple pages of a document printed on a single sheet of paper. You can load up to 100 sheets of paper, depending on the thickness of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper •...
  • Page 30 • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge 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 You can print your handouts on one side or on both sides of the paper. Choose a paper size and orientation: From the software program, choose File Page Setup.

  • Page 31: Printing Iron-On Transfers

    From Print Quality, select your preferred print quality. Normal is the default. Note: Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents, but may take longer to print. From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Layout. From the Pages per Sheet pop-up menu, choose the number of pages you want to print on one sheet.
  • Page 32 • Load the iron-on transfers vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure your iron-on transfers are not used or damaged. • Make sure the print (blank) side is facing you. • Do not force the iron-on transfers into the printer. •...

  • Page 33: Printing Transparencies

    From the Paper Size menu, choose a paper size. From Orientation, click the portrait, landscape, or reverse landscape icon. Click OK. Choose a paper type and print quality: From the software program, choose File Print. From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Z700-P700 Series. From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Quality &...
  • Page 34 • Load the transparencies vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure your transparencies are not used or damaged. • Make sure the rough (print) side of the transparencies is facing you. If the transparencies have a removable strip, make sure each strip is facing away and down toward the printer. •...

  • Page 35: Printing Your Document In Reverse Order

    From the Paper Size pop-up menu, choose a paper size. From Orientation, click the portrait, landscape, or reverse landscape icon. Click OK. Choose a paper type and print quality: From the software program, choose File Print. From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Z700-P700 Series. From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Quality &...
  • Page 36 • 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 edge 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 Choose a paper size and orientation: From the software program, choose File...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Maintenance

    Maintenance Replacing the print cartridges The Z700-P700 Series uses the following cartridges: Left cartridge carrier: Right cartridge carrier: Color cartridges only Black or Photo cartridges 90 (Photo) Note: You can use the printer with just a color cartridge or just a black cartridge. You must have a color cartridge installed when you print with a photo cartridge.
  • Page 38 Pull the cartridges towards you until you hear a snap. Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly. When removing the photo cartridge to exchange it with a black cartridge, store the photo cartridge in the storage unit provided.
  • Page 39 Install the cartridges If you are installing new cartridges, remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each print cartridge. Warning: Do not touch or remove the gold contact area on the back and bottom of each print cartridge.

  • Page 40: Specifying Cartridge Settings In The Printer Software

    Snap the cartridges into place. Close the front cover. Note: The front cover must be closed to start a print job. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help, see “Install the cartridges”...

  • Page 41: Aligning The Print Cartridges

    Click Continue. The Cartridge Verification dialog appears. Select the part numbers of the cartridges you are installing. Select Yes, it is old if the cartridge has been used before, or No, it is new if the cartridge has not been used before. Note: If an old cartridge is incorrectly identified as new cartridge, ink levels in the printer utility may be incorrect.

  • Page 42: Improving Print Quality

    Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your document, first make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for the document. For example, use photo paper if you are printing a photo. • Use paper that is heavier, bright white, or coated. •...
  • Page 43 Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. Nozzles Gently hold a clean section of the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. Contacts Allow the nozzles and contacts to dry completely.

  • Page 44: Preserving The Print Cartridges

    Keep the photo cartridge in its own storage unit when not in use. Lexmark’s printer warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. We do not recommend the use of refilled cartridges. Refilling cartridges can affect print quality and cause damage to the printer.

  • Page 45: Chapter 4: Setup Troubleshooting

    Are both your printer and computer on? If you are using your printer on a network, make sure your computer is connected to the network, your Lexmark adapter is on, and all indicator lights are on. For more information, refer to the adapter documentation.

  • Page 46: When I Insert The Printer Software Cd, Nothing Happens

    Is the printer set as the default or current printer? To make sure that your printer is set as the default printer: From the Dock, click the Print Center icon. The Printer List dialog appears. Note: If the Print Center icon is not on the Dock, from the Finder window choose Applications Utilities Print Center.

  • Page 47: Solving Printer Software Installation Problems

    There are two ways to remove the printer software. One way to remove it is as follows: From your desktop, double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series CD icon. If the CD icon is not on your desktop, insert the printer software CD to relaunch it.
  • Page 48 To connect your printer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, refer to the documentation that comes with your adapter. Using the CD that comes with your printer Close all open software programs. When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD.

  • Page 49: Chapter 5: General Troubleshooting

    Understanding error messages and flashing lights Use this section to understand printer software error messages on your computer screen and blinking lights on your printer. For information about lights on a Lexmark adapter, refer to the adapter documentation. Paper Jam message For help clearing a paper jam, see “Printer has a paper jam”...

  • Page 50: Power Light Is Flashing

    Paper Feed light is blinking If the printer is out of paper: Load paper. Press the Paper Feed button. If the printer has a paper jam, see “Printer has a paper jam” on page 54. Power light is flashing The print cartridge carrier is stalled. Check your computer screen for error messages.

  • Page 51: Resolving Unsuccessful Or Slow Printing

    The printer is on and the printer cable is securely attached at both ends. If your printer is connected to a network, make sure the Lexmark adapter is on and all indicator lights are on. For help, refer to the adapter documentation.

  • Page 52: Printing A Test Page

    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. Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing...

  • Page 53: Clearing Paper Misfeeds Or Jams

    Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print Make sure: • You remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each print cartridge. For help, see “Replacing the print cartridges” on page 37. • Your cartridges do not have clogged nozzles. Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Follow the steps in “Improving print quality”...
  • Page 54 • The printer is on a flat, level surface. • The printer settings you have chosen are correct for the type of document you are printing. For help, see “Printing ideas” on page 15. Printer does not feed specialty media Make sure: •...

  • Page 55: Solving Print Quality Problems

    If the printer does not automatically eject the page: Turn the printer off. Pull firmly on the paper to remove it. If you cannot reach the paper, raise the front cover, pull the paper out, and then close the front cover. Turn the printer on.

  • Page 56: Printed Characters Are Improperly Formed Or Misaligned

    If your printer is connected to your network, connect the printer directly to your computer with a USB cable. Print quality is poor at the edges • Make sure that the Lexmark printer is the default printer. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Follow the steps in “Improving print quality” on page 42.

  • Page 57: Solving Specialty Media Problems

    Select the job you want to delete. Click Delete. Repeat steps 5 through 6 until all jobs are deleted. • Align the print cartridges. For help, see “Aligning the print cartridges” on page 41. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Follow the steps in “Improving print quality” on page 42. Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen •...

  • Page 58: Transparencies Or Photos Contain White Lines

    Glossy/photo papers or transparencies stick together • Use glossy/photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers. • Make sure you loaded the paper correctly (with print side facing you) and selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. For help, see “Printing photos” on page 16 or “Printing transparencies”...

  • Page 59: Notices

    Note: To assure compliance with FCC regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class B computing device, use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605 for parallel attach or 12A2405 for USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations.
  • Page 60 Japanese VCCI notice Notices...

  • Page 61: Glossary

    Glossary alignment page. A page with printed alignment patterns that ejects from your printer during cartridge alignment. alignment values. Numbers corresponding to patterns on the alignment page. application. See program. automatic alignment. A feature that automatically aligns the print cartridges. cartridge contact.
  • Page 62 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. manual alignment. A printer software feature that lets you select print cartridge alignment values.
  • Page 63 printer driver. See printer software. printer software. (1) The program that lets you select settings to customize your print job. (2) The program that lets your computer communicate with your printer. program. Any software loaded on your computer that lets you perform a specific task, such as word processing or photo editing.

  • Page 64: Index

    Index troubleshooting 46 characters, misformed 56 aligning print cartridges 41 dark or smudged print 55 coated paper 18 automatic cartridge alignment default settings 9 color cartridge part number dialog 39, 44 Page Setup 9 connector Print 10 power supply 7 digital media, photo 7 banding 56 USB cable 7...
  • Page 65 11, 31 ordering supplies 44 replacing 37 layout, advanced 11, 33, 36 orientation 10 wiping 42 Lexmark Utility 12 Print dialog 10 light print in reverse order 35 paper feed 50 page settings, changing 9 print last page first...
  • Page 66 36 ordering 44 blank pages 53 transparencies 34 USB card reader 7 error messages 49 T-shirt transfers Utility, Lexmark 12 flashing lights 49 See iron-on transfers general 49 settings, default 9 network 49 software, printer Web site, Lexmark...
  • Page 67 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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