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Lexmark P700 User Manual

Lexmark p700: user guide
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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

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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: 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 ... 8 Using the paper type sensor ... 12 Chapter 2: Printing ideas... 13 Printing on plain paper ... 13 Printing photos ...
  • Page 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...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Printer Overview

    Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Lexmark™ Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™ USB cable connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Paper exit tray Paper Feed button Power button Printer overview Power supply connector...
  • Page 6 Lexmark P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™ USB cable connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Paper exit tray The following table describes each part. Use this: When you want to: Front cover • Install or change print cartridges.

  • 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: Using The Printer Software

    • SmartMedia 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. Type II, IBM Microdrive Secure Digital, MultiMedia Card Make sure: The name label faces toward the printer.

  • 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 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 • Automatic when you want the printer to select the correct print quality for the detected paper type.
  • 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 Solution Center. • Double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Solution Center desktop icon.

  • Page 12: Using The Paper Type Sensor

    From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Quality/Copies tab. From the Paper Type area, select Use printer sensor. Note: Your printer can detect the type of paper you are using; it cannot detect the paper size. If you want to turn the paper type sensor off and select your paper type: With your document open, click File The Print dialog box appears.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2: Printing Ideas

    • 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 the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary.

  • Page 14: Step 3: Print Your Document

    Step 3: Print your document Click OK. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you use: • The photo software included with your printer. • A photo cartridge. For more information on cartridges, see page 43. • Photo paper.
  • Page 15 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. Print. Printing photos...

  • Page 16: Step 3: Print Your Photos

    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. Printing on premium or coated paper You can load up to 100 sheets of premium paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper.

  • Page 17: Printing On Both Sides Of A Sheet Of Paper

    • 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 The Print dialog box appears.
  • Page 18 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

    The odd-numbered pages print first, along with a reloading instruction page. When the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to reload the paper. Load the stack of paper and reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support.
  • Page 20 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. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the cards. Step 2: Customize the print settings With your document open, click File The Print dialog box appears.

  • Page 21: Printing Envelopes

    – 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. For more information about printing on custom size paper, see page 41.
  • 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 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

    • 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 24: Printing A Booklet

    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. Printing a booklet...
  • 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 The Print dialog box appears.
  • 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

    Load the labels vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure there are no missing or curled labels. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the labels into the printer. Printing labels...
  • 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 The Print dialog box appears.

  • Page 29: Printing Handouts

    • 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 30 Step 2: Customize the print settings With your document open, click File 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 • 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

    If your iron-on transfers include instructions, read them carefully. • Load the iron-on transfers vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side (blank side) is facing you. • Do not force the iron-on transfers into the printer. Printing iron-on transfers...

  • Page 35: Printing Transparencies

    Click OK. Step 3: Print your iron-on transfer Click OK. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each iron-on transfer as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Printing transparencies You can load up to 20 transparencies at a time, depending on the thickness of the transparencies.
  • Page 36 • Do not force the transparencies into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the transparencies.

  • Page 37: Printing Your Document In Reverse Order

    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 The Print dialog box appears.

  • Page 39: Printing A Banner

    Note: Loading excess banner paper may cause a paper jam. For help, see “Printer has a paper jam” on page 60. Load the leading edge of the banner paper into the printer against the right side of the paper support.
  • 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 The Print dialog box appears.

  • Page 41: Printing On Custom Size 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. Step 2: Customize the print settings With your document open, click File The Print dialog box appears.
  • 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: Chapter 3: Maintenance

    Left cartridge carrier: Color cartridges only 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. For information about ordering supplies, see page 50.
  • 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...

  • Page 45: Installing The Cartridges

    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: Specifying Cartridge Settings In The Printer Software

    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: Black cartridge Color cartridge Photo cartridge USB cable Part number: 12A2405 Ordering supplies...

  • Page 51: 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 52: Solving Printer Software Installation Problems

    To set the printer to be the default printer: Click Start 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 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...

  • 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: 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 56: The Paper Feed Light Is Blinking

    • 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

    Check the printer status: Windows 98/Me/2000 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 From the Printers folder, double-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. 3 From the Printer menu, make sure: • Set as Default is selected. • Pause Printing is not selected. •...

  • 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: Printer Prints Very Slowly

    Documents that are large or that contain background images may also take longer to print. • Check the printer to see if another document is being printed. Print jobs are printed in the order the printer receives them. •...

  • Page 60: Printer Has A Paper Jam

    Your software program is designed to print envelopes. For help, check your software program documentation. • The envelope or specialty media is not jammed. For help, see “Printer has a paper jam” on page 60. Printer has a paper jam If the paper is lodged too far into the printer and cannot be removed: Turn the printer off.

  • Page 61: Vertical Straight Lines Are Not Smooth

    47. Print smears on the page • The next page exiting the printer may be smearing the ink. Remove each page as it exits the printer and let it dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help, see “Improving print quality” on page 47.

  • Page 62: Printed Characters Are Improperly Formed Or Misaligned

    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

    For help, see “Printing photos” on page 14 or “Printing transparencies” on page 35. • Remove each page as it exits the printer, and then let it dry completely before stacking. Transparencies or photos contain white lines •...

  • Page 64: 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 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.

  • Page 66: Glossary

    Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured. driver. See printer software. duplex. A printer software option that lets you print on both sides of a sheet of paper. glossy paper. Paper with one glossy side designed for photographs.
  • Page 67 A printer software option that lets you reverse an image before printing. N-up. A printer software option that lets you print multiple pages of a document on a single sheet of paper. For example, select 4-up to print reduced images of pages 1 through 4 on the first sheet of paper, images of pages 5 through 8 on the second sheet, and so on.
  • Page 68 See program. top flip. A printer software option that arranges duplexed pages so they turn like the pages of a legal pad. transparency. A see-through sheet of print media that can be displayed on an overhead projector.
  • Page 69 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.

  • Page 70: Index

    Ink Low message 55 installing print cartridges 45 printer software 54 intermittent printing 61 iron-on transfers 34 labels 27 Lexmark Solution Center 11 loading banner paper 39 booklet 24 cards 19 coated paper 14 custom size paper 41 duplexing 17...
  • Page 71 51 printer driver installing 54 removing 54 printer parts 6 printer software driver 8 installing 54 Lexmark Solution Center 8 removing 54 printer software CD, troubleshooting 52 printing alignment page 47 banner paper 39 booklet 24 borderless photo 14, 15...
  • Page 72 61 network printing 55 paper feeding 59 paper jams 60 paper misfeeds 59 print quality 60 printer cable 51 printer not printing 57 printer software installation 52 slow printing 59 software 52 solving print quality problems 60 specialty paper 63...
  • 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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