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Lexmark Z700 Printer User Manual

1. Contacts e Allow the nozzles and contacts to dry completely f Reinstall the print cartridges and then print your document again If the print quality has not improved clean the print cartridge nozzles up to two more times If print quality is still unsatisfactory replace your print cartridges For help see Replacing the print cartridges on page 50 Improving print quality 56 Preserving the print cartridges To ensure the longest life from your print cartridges and optimum performance from your printer e Keep anew print cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it Donot remove a print cartridge from the printer except to replace clean or store it in an airtight container The print cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period e Keep your 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 For best results use Lexmark supplies Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you contact the Lexmark Web site at www lexmark com ltem Part number Color cartridge 19 20 25 Black cartridge 48 50 55 Photo cartridge 90 USB cable 12A2405 Preserving the print cartridges 57 Setup troublesho
2. Lexmark International S A Boigny France This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950 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 Notices 72 Japanese VCCI notice CORB ARUBRESRRMSAER GRAS VCCI ORE CED YSZ BERRET CORBI RERRCHATSCE ZANCLTIETM COMBMIY APT VEY a V RER T GASNSOL RERE ZET TZIN RR aS 2142 TIELWMORWAL TKS Notices 73 D Glossary D0 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 banner paper Continuous sheets of perforated inkjet paper designed for banners Also called continuous form paper booklet Multiple page document printed folded and bundled to resemble a small book bundle A group of booklet pages that are folded in half and stacked before binding cartridge contact The gold area on your print cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer coated paper Treated paper designed for high quality printed images collate A printer software option that lets you automatically print one complete copy of a multiple page
3. File gt Print 2 Click Print Printing on custom size paper 49 Maintenance D007 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 19 48 20 50 25 55 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 For information about ordering supplies see page 57 Remove the used cartridges 1 Make sure the power light is on 2 Raise the front cover The cartridge carrier moves to the loading position unless the printer is busy Maintenance 50 3 Pull the cartridges towards you until you hear a snap 4 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 Replacing the print cartridges 51 Install the cartridges 1 If you are installing new cartridges remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each print cartridge te ee Warning Do nottouch or remove the gold contact area on the back and bottom of each print cartridge 2 Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier Insert the black or photo cartridge in the right carrier P N 19
4. corner choose Paper Type Quality Note If Automatic is not chosen in the Paper Type pop up menu choose Plain as the paper type For more information see Using the paper type sensor on page 14 c 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 Printing labels 33 Step 3 Print your labels Click Print Note The paper exit tray holds up to 10 sheets of labels To print more than 10 sheets remove the first 10 sheets and then continue printing 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 e If your paper includes instructions read them carefully e Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support x e Make sure your paper is not used or damaged e Make sure the print side is facing you e Do not force the paper into the printer Printing handouts 34 e 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 1 Choose a paper s
5. document before the next copy begins and so on ColorSync The industry standard color management technology that ensures color accuracy from capture to print or online display It delivers powerful control over color matching at every step of the workflow process configured printer A printer connected to a network that has been assigned an IP address and printer name You must configure a network capable printer to access it over a network continuous form paper See banner paper custom size paper A non standard paper size default printer The printer automatically used when you send jobs to print default printer settings Printer software settings defined when the printer is manufactured Glossary 74 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 handout Multiple page document printed on a single sheet of paper See N up hub A device used to connect several computers or peripheral devices IP Internet Protocol address A 32 bit binary number that identifies the location of a specific computer on the Internet Any computer directly connected to the Internet must have an IP address label Self adhesive paper landscape orientation 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
6. documents from smearing Paper Type Paper Type Specify the type of paper loaded into the paper tray Automatic sensing is the Quality default setting At this setting your printer automatically detects some paper types For more information see Using the paper type sensor on page 14 Print Quality Click Quick Print Normal Better or Best Normal print quality is recommended for most documents Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but take longer to print Using the printer software 11 From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Select When you want to Layout Borderless Print borderless photos on photo paper or photo card Booklet Print a booklet Poster Print a poster Pages e Print multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Sheet e Print your document with borders Note Border option is available only for documents with pages per sheet of two or four Print Last Print the pages in reverse order so the first page of your document is on top of Page First the stack in the paper exit tray Print on e Print your document on both sides of the paper Both Sides Choose a binding edge side flip or top flip Color ColorSync Choose your printer s profile from a list of saved color profiles and settings Color obtained from ColorSync Matching e Set the document intent Choose from Automatic Photographic or Busine
7. facing you e Do not force the paper into the printer e 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 1 Choose a paper size and orientation a From the software program choose File Page Setup b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose a paper size To set a custom paper size see Printing on custom size paper on page 48 c From Orientation click the portrait or landscape icon Printing on premium paper 20 d Click OK 2 Choose a paper type and print quality a From the software program choose File gt Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Paper Type Quality Note If Automatic is not chosen in the Paper Type pop up menu choose Coated as the paper type For more information see Using the paper type sensor on page 14 c 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 Step 3 Print your document Click Print Note The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets of paper To print more than 50 pages remove the first 50 sheets and then continue printing Printing on both sides of the paper Conserve paper by printing on both sides You can load up to 100 sheets of paper at a time depending on the thickness
8. from the colors on the screen e A cartridge may be low on ink For help see Replacing the print cartridges on page 50 e Use a different paper brand Each paper brand accepts ink differently and prints with color variations e Disconnect the printer from any extra devices such as scanners fax machines or hubs Connect it directly to the computer For ColorSync color matching choose a profile and rendering intent 1 From the software program choose File gt Print 2 From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Color Solving print quality problems 69 3 Click ColorSync Color Matching 4 Choose a printer profile and a rendering intent e For built in color matching choose Natural Color as the document color 1 From the software program choose File gt Print 2 From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Color 3 Click Built In Color Matching 4 From Document Color click Natural Color Colors on the printout are faded Try the suggestions listed in Colors on the printout differ from the colors on the screen in the preceding section If the colors still seem faded clean the print cartridge nozzles Follow the steps in Improving print quality on page 54 Characters are missing or unexpected Clean the print cartridge nozzles Follow the steps in Improving print quality on page 54 Photos do not print as expected e Select a higher print quality e Choose photo paper as the pape
9. labels 32 photo cards 23 photo paper 17 plain paper 16 postcards 23 poster 45 premium paper 19 printing on both sides of the paper 21 transparencies 39 T shirt transfers See iron on transfers M margin setting borderless cards 25 borderless photos 19 minimum settings 69 memory cards 7 messages error Ink Low 62 Paper Jam 62 mirror image 38 N network printer configure 14 troubleshooting 62 nozzles clean 14 55 n up printing See handouts O ordering supplies 57 orientation 10 P page settings changing 9 Page Setup dialog box 10 paper exit tray 6 paper feed button 7 paper guide 7 Paper Jam message 62 paper jam clearing 67 paper misfeeds 66 paper support 7 paper type Index 78 customizing settings 11 sensor 14 Paper Type Quality options 11 part number black cartridge 52 57 color cartridge 52 57 photo cartridge 52 57 USB cable 57 photo cards 23 photo cartridge part number 52 57 photo memory cards 7 photo paper 17 pop up menu Background Printing 12 Color 12 General Page Setup 10 General Print 11 Kind 49 Layout 12 Paper Size 44 46 Paper Type Quality 11 Units 49 Watermark 10 postcards 23 poster 45 power button 7 power supply connector 7 premium paper 19 print cartridge aligning 54 cleaning 55 installing 52 ordering 57 part number 57 preserving 57 removing 50 replacing 50 wiping 55 Print dialog box 11 print in reverse order 41 print last page first See print in rev
10. of the paper For the best print quality use thick paper Step 1 Load the paper e Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support Printing on both sides of the paper 21 e Make sure the print side is facing you e Do not force the paper into the printer e 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 1 Choose a paper size and orientation a From the software program choose File Page Setup b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose a paper size To set a custom paper size see Printing on custom size paper on page 48 c From Orientation click the portrait or landscape icon d Click OK 2 Choose a paper type print quality and layout From the software program choose File gt Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Paper Type Quality Note If Automatic is not chosen in the Paper Type pop up menu choose Plain as the paper type For more information see Using the paper type sensor on page 14 c 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 d From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Layout e Click Print on Both Sides Printing on both sides of the paper
11. program is designed to print your specialty media For help check your software program documentation The specialty media is not jammed For help see Printer has a paper jam in the following section Your printer is not held or paused To check the printer status 1 From your desktop double click the Z700 P700 Series printer icon 2 From the Printing menu make sure Start Print Queue is selected Printer has a paper jam If the paper is lodged too far into the printer and cannot be removed 1 Turn the printer off 2 Turn the printer back on 3 If the printer does not automatically eject the page a 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 c Turn the printer on Note Do not force the paper into the printer Solving print quality problems If print quality is unsatisfactory you may need to adjust your margin settings choose a higher print quality align the print cartridges or clean the nozzles The following topics can help you improve print quality Solving print quality problems 67 Print is too dark or smudged Make sure the paper is straight and not wrinkled Let the ink dry completely before handling the paper You can also set extra time between pages as they exit the printer For help see the entry Wait for pages to dry on page 11 Make sure the paper type and
12. stalled print jobs b Highlight each print job and click the trash icon Plug the printer cable back into the computer Clearing paper misfeeds or jams The following topics can help you correct paper misfeeds or jams Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed Make sure The edges of your paper are not curled Your paper is designed for inkjet printers A piece of paper from a previous print job is not jammed You do not load too much paper Depending on the thickness of the paper you can load up to 100 sheets of plain or coated paper 50 transparencies 25 labels or cards or 10 envelopes You do not force the paper into the printer The paper guide is against the left edge of the paper The paper guide does not cause the paper to bow 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 16 Recovering when your computer stops responding 66 Printer does not feed specialty media Make sure You load the specialty media vertically against the right side of the paper support Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the specialty media For help see Printing ideas on page 16 You choose the appropriate specialty media size See Page Setup dialog box on page 10 and Print dialog box on page 11 You are using a specialty media size supported by your printer Your software
13. to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation The FCC Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult your point of purchase or service representative for additional suggestions The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment Unauthorize
14. your computer with a USB cable If your printer is connected to your network connect the printer directly to your computer with a USB cable Solving print quality problems 68 Print quality is poor at the edges e 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 54 e Print your document without borders If you want to print your document with borders make sure your margins fall within the following settings Margin Minimum setting Left and right 6 35 mm 0 25 in for U S Letter U S Legal Banner Letter and custom paper sizes e 3 175 mm 0 125 in for envelopes e 3 37 mm 0 13 in for most paper sizes Top e 1 7 mm 0 067 in Bottom e 12 7 mm 0 5 in for black print jobs 19 mm 0 75 in recommended for color print jobs Printed characters are improperly formed or misaligned e Cancel all print jobs and print your job again To cancel all print jobs 1 From your desktop double click the Z700 P700 Series printer icon The Z700 P700 Series dialog box appears listing all pending or stalled print jobs 2 Highlight each print job and click the trash icon Align the print cartridges For help see Aligning the print cartridges on page 54 e Clean the print cartridge nozzles Follow the steps in Improving print quality on page 54 Colors on the printout differ
15. 0 0 62 Solving network printing problems 62 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 62 Resolving unsuccessful or SIOW 64 Recovering when your computer stops responding 66 Clearing paper misfeeds or 66 Solving print quality problems 67 Solving specialty Media problems 70 PS 72 at tree cece 74 7 77 Contents 4 Printer overview LO Understanding the printer parts Lexmark 2700 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 5 Lexmark P700 Series Photo Jetprinter USB cable co
16. 1 Reinsert the print cartridges a b c d e Remove the print cartridges For help see Remove the used cartridges on page 50 Insert the print cartridges For help see Install the cartridges on page 52 Align the print cartridges For help see Aligning the print cartridges on page 54 Print your document again If print quality has not improved clean the print cartridge nozzles 2 Clean the print cartridge nozzles a b c d e Load paper From the Apple menu choose Control Panels gt Z700 P700 Series Control Panel From the Cartridges tab click Clean Print Nozzles A nozzle page prints forcing ink through the nozzles to clean any that are clogged Print your document again to verify that your print quality has improved To further improve print quality continue with step 3 3 Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts If the print quality does not improve after cleaning the print cartridge nozzles there may be dried ink on the nozzles or contacts a b Remove the print cartridges For help see Remove the used cartridges on page 50 Dampen a clean lint free cloth with water Improving print quality 55 c Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds and then wipe in the direction shown Nozzles d Using another clean section of the cloth gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds and then wipe in the direction shown
17. 10 Using the paper type sensor 15 2 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 e Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support 1 A4 gt e Do not force the paper into the printer e 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 Printing ideas 16 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 1 From the software program choose File gt Print 2 Click Print Note The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets of paper To print more than 50 pages remove the first 50 sheets and then continue printing Printing photos You can load up to 50 sheets of photo or glossy paper depending on the thickness of the paper You may want to print your photos on plain paper before loading photo paper and changing your settings This ensures that you do not waste photo paper perfecting the image you want to print To print on photo cards see Printing cards on page 23 Step 1 Load the photo
18. 18 greeting cards 24 handouts 35 index cards 24 iron on transfers 38 labels 33 n up See handouts Page Setup dialog box 10 photo cards 24 Index 77 photo paper 18 plain paper 16 postcards 24 poster 46 premium paper 20 Print dialog box 11 printing color images in black and white 28 printing in reverse order 42 printing last page first See printing in reverse order printing on both sides of the paper 22 transparencies 40 T shirt transfers See iron on transfers D dark or smudged print 68 default settings 9 dialog boxes Page Setup 10 Print 11 digital media photo 7 downloaded printer driver installing 61 duplex printing See printing on both sides of the paper E edge to edge printing See borderless cards See borderless photos electronic emission notices 72 envelopes 26 error messages Ink Low 62 Paper Jam 62 F FCC statement 72 flashing lights 62 G glossy paper 17 greeting cards 23 H handouts 34 I improving print quality 54 index cards 23 Ink Low message 62 installing print cartridges 52 printer software 60 intermittent printing 68 iron on transfers 37 L labels 32 last page first printing 41 layout 12 light paper feed 63 power 63 loading banner paper 43 booklet 29 cards 23 coated paper See premium paper custom size paper 48 duplex See printing on both sides of the paper envelopes 26 glossy paper 17 greeting cards 23 handouts 34 index cards 23 iron on transfers 37
19. 20 25 P N 48 50 55 90 Photo Note To extend the life of your color cartridge and improve printing speed install a black or photo cartridge along with the color cartridge Replacing the print cartridges 52 3 Snap the cartridges into place 4 Close the front cover Note The front cover must be closed to start a print job Specify 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 on page 52 1 From the Apple menu choose Control Panels gt Z700 P700 Series Control Panel 2 From the Cartridges tab click Install Change Cartridge The Cartridge Setup dialog box appears Follow the instruction on the screen to install the cartridges 3 Click Continue The Cartridge Verification dialog box appears 4 Select the part numbers of the cartridges you are installing Specify cartridge settings in the printer software 53 5 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 Control Panel may be incorrect 6 Click OK Aligning the print cartridges Typically you only align print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge However you may also need to align cartridges when e Characters are improperly formed or are
20. 22 f Click the icon for the binding edge top flip or side flip for your document If you select top flip the pages of your document turn like the pages of a legal pad If you select side flip the pages of your document turn like the pages of a magazine Step 3 Print your document 1 Click Print The odd numbered pages print and then your printer software prompts you to reload the paper 2 Remove the stack of paper from the paper exit tray 3 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 4 Click Continue The even numbered pages print Note The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets of paper To print more than 50 pages remove the first 50 sheets and then continue printing Printing cards You can load up to 25 greeting cards index cards photo cards or postcards into the paper support depending on the thickness of the cards Step 1 Load the cards e If your cards include instructions read them carefully Printing cards 23 e Load the cards vertically against the right side of the paper support e Make sure your cards are not used or damaged e Make sure the print side is facing you e Do not force the cards into the printer e Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the cards Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 Choose a paper size and orientation a From the software pro
21. File Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Paper Type Quality Note If Automatic is not chosen in the Paper Type pop up menu choose Plain as the paper type For more information see Using the paper type sensor on page 14 c 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 d From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Layout e Click Booklet Printing a booklet 30 f From the Booklet pop up menu choose a number of sheets to bundle 1 2 4 8 16 or 32 sheets bundle Note A bundle is the group of pages that are folded in half and stacked before binding When printing with thick paper choose a smaller number of sheets to bundle for easier binding Step 3 Print your booklet 1 Click Print After the first half of your booklet prints your printer software prompts you to reload the paper Remove the stack from the paper exit tray Load 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 4 Click Continue Step 4 Build your booklet After your document prints stack and bind your booklet To build your booklet 1 Remove the first bundle from the paper exit tray fold it in half and then set it aside 2 Remove the next bundle fold it in hal
22. LEXM RK Z700 Series Color Jetprinter P700 Series Photo Jetprinter User s Guide for Mac OS 9 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 e General troubleshooting Error messages print quality problems paper jams and much more January 2003 www lexmark com Edition January 2003 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL INC PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION AS IS WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some states do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This publication could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in later editions Improvements or changes in the products or the programs described may be made at any time Comments about this publication may be addressed to Lexmark International Inc Department F95 032 2 740 West New Circle Road Lexingto
23. Panels Z700 P700 Series Control Panel File Edit Advanced Help Z700 P700 Series Cartridges Ink Levels Install Change Cartridge Align Cartridges Clean Print Nozzles Print Test Page P N 25 P N 55 High Yield Color High Yield Black Order Supplies Offers Select When you want to Cartridges tab Install Change Specify cartridge settings in the printer software when installing or Cartridge changing the cartridges For more information see Remove the used cartridges on page 50 Align Cartridges Align the cartridges For more information see Aligning the print cartridges on page 54 Using the printer software 13 Click Select When you want to Cartridges tab Clean Print Improve print quality by cleaning clogged print nozzles For more Nozzles information see Clean the print cartridge nozzles on page 55 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 57 Offers Access the Lexmark Web site for offers Note United States and Canada only About tab Obtain printer software version information Advanced menu Select Printer e Select a printer and make it the default printer e Find the IP address for the selected printer e Add a printer located on a remote su
24. a From the software program choose File Page Setup b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose a paper size Note Make sure that Banner and Envelope are not selected as these are not compatible with Poster c From Orientation click the portrait or landscape icon d Click OK 2 Choose a paper type and print quality a From the software program choose File Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Paper Type Quality Note If Automatic is not chosen in the Paper Type pop up choose Plain as the paper type For more information see Using the paper type sensor on page 14 c 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 Printing a poster 46 3 Choose a layout a From the Print dialog box choose Layout from the pop up menu in the upper left corner b Click Poster c Selecta poster size Options are 2x2 four pages 3x3 nine pages and 4x4 16 pages Step 3 Print your poster Click Print Step 4 Assemble your poster 1 On each printed page trim the white edges from two adjacent sides For example trim the white edge from the top and left sides of each page Trimmed edges Printed pages with the white edge trimmed from two adjacent sides Untrimmed edges 2 Arrange the pages so that every trimmed edge overlap an untrimmed edge the white e
25. aper Type pop up choose Plain as the paper type For more information see Using the paper type sensor on page 14 c 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 d Choose Layout from the pop up menu in the upper left corner e Make sure that the Print Last Page First check box is not selected Printing a banner 44 Step 3 Print your banner 1 Click Print 2 When the banner is finished printing press the Paper Feed button to feed any extra banner paper through the printer Printing a poster d 2 You can enlarge a single page image to print on multiple pages and create a poster Poster sizes are 2x2 four pages 3x3 nine pages and 4x4 16 pages Depending on your software program you may need to resize your poster text choose a font type and style and adjust the document layout before you print Step 1 Load the paper e Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support 2 J e Make sure your paper is not used or damaged e Do not force the paper into the printer Printing a poster 45 e 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 1 Choose a paper size and orientation
26. bnet You can add a single printer or search the subnet for all available printers e View a list of all USB USB print sharing and network printers Network Printer Configuration e Configure a network printer e View a list of network printers Calibrate Paper Type Sensor Ensure that the paper type sensor is working correctly 2 10 learn more about what you can do with your printer click 3 Click the button in the upper left corner to close the Control Panel Using the paper type sensor Your printer has a paper type sensor that detects the following paper types loaded in your printer and automatically adjusts the Paper Type setting in the Print dialog box accordingly e Plain Coated e Glossy Photo Paper e Transparency When you install your printer the paper type sensor is set on Automatic default If you want to turn off the paper type sensor and manually choose your paper type gt WO N From the software program choose File gt Print From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Paper Type Quality From the Paper Type pop up menu choose your preferred paper type To save the setting for future use click Save Settings Using the paper type sensor 14 5 Click Print Note Although the printer can detect the type of paper you are using it cannot detect the paper size Make sure you select the appropriate paper size in the Page Setup dialog box on page
27. d changes or modifications could void the user s authority to operate this equipment 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 Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be directed to Director of Lexmark Technology amp Services Lexmark International Inc 740 West New Circle Road Lexington KY 40550 859 232 3000 Industry Canada compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference Causing Equipment Regulations Avis de conformit aux normes de l industrie du Canada Cet appareil num rique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du R glement sur le mat riel brouilleur du Canada European Community EC directives conformity This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 89 336 EEC and 73 23 EEC on the approximation and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support
28. dge 3 Tape the backs of the pages together 4 Tocomplete your poster trim any remaining white edges Printing a poster 47 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 e Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support e Make sure your paper is not used or damaged e Make sure the paper size fits within these dimensions Width 76 to 216 mm 3 to 8 5 in Height 127 to 432 mm 5 to 17 in e Make sure the print side is facing you e Do not force the paper into the printer e Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the paper Printing on custom size paper 48 Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 Create a custom paper size a From the software program choose File Page Setup b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose Edit Custom Paper Sizes and then click New c From the Units pop up menu choose in inches or mm millimeters and then type the dimensions for your custom paper size d From the Kind pop up menu choose Letter Envelope Card or Photo and then type a name for your custom paper size in the Paper Size Name box e Click Save and then click Done f Click OK on the Page Setup dialog box 2 Continue to customize your document based on your paper type Step 3 Print your document 1 From the software program choose
29. e program choose File Page Setup b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose a paper size c Click OK 2 Choose a paper type and print quality a From the software program choose File gt Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Paper Type Quality c From the Paper Type pop up menu choose Iron On Transfer Note Choosing Iron On Transfer automatically mirrors the image you want to print Make sure you do not select an option from your software program that mirrors your image d 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 Printing iron on transfers 38 Step 3 Print your iron on transfers Click Print Note To prevent smudging remove each iron on transfer as it exits the printer and then let it dry before stacking You can also set extra time between pages as they exit the printer For help see the entry on Wait for pages to dry on page 11 Printing transparencies You can load up to 50 transparencies depending on the thickness of the transparencies Step 1 Load the transparencies Use transparencies designed for inkjet printers If the transparencies have paper backing sheets make sure you separate the paper from the transparencies before you load them If your transparencies include instructions read them carefully Load the transparencies vertically a
30. ent smudging remove each card as it exits the printer and let it dry before stacking or you can set extra time between pages as they exit the printer For help see the entry on Wait for pages to dry on page 11 Printing envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes depending on the thickness of the envelopes Printing envelopes 25 Step 1 Load the envelopes Note Do not use envelopes with holes windows deep embossing metal clasps string ties or metal folding bars e Load the envelopes vertically against the right side of the paper support e Make sure your envelopes are not used or damaged e Make sure the print side is facing you e Make sure the stamp location is in the upper left corner e Do not force the envelopes into the printer e Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the envelopes 3 Printing envelopes 26 Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 Choose an envelope size and orientation a From the software program choose File Page Setup b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose an envelope size To use a custom envelope size see Printing on custom size paper on page 48 c From Orientation make sure that you select the landscape icon Note Many software programs are designed to override the envelope settings in the Page Setup Make sure that the landscape orientation is also selected in your software program d Click OK 2 Choose a paper type and print qual
31. erse order print nozzles clean 14 55 print on both sides of the paper 21 print quality improving 54 print quality troubleshooting 67 printer cable troubleshooting 58 printer driver installing 60 removing 60 printer parts 5 printer settings customizing 9 printer software CD troubleshooting 59 Control Panel 13 default settings 9 installing 60 overview 9 Page Setup dialog box 10 Print dialog box 11 removing 60 using 9 printer status 64 printing alignment page 54 banner 42 booklet 29 borderless cards 25 borderless photos 19 cards 23 color images in black and white 27 duplex See on both sides of the paper edge to edge See borderless cards See borderless photos envelopes 25 greeting cards 23 handouts 34 in reverse order 41 index cards 23 iron on transfers 37 labels 32 last page first See in reverse order multiple pages per sheet See handouts n up See handouts on both sides of the paper 21 on coated paper See on premium paper on custom size paper 48 on plain paper 16 on premium paper 19 photo cards 23 photos 17 test page 64 transparencies 39 T shirt transfers See iron on transfers printing problems blank pages 65 computer stops responding 66 error messages 62 flashing lights 62 general 62 network 62 paper feeding 66 paper jams 67 print quality 67 software 59 specialty media 70 unsuccessful or slow printing 64 printing background 12 R release tab paper guide 7 removing print cartridg
32. es 50 removing printer software 60 replacing print cartridges 50 S scale general 10 watermark 10 sensor paper type 14 setting margin borderless cards 25 borderless photos 19 minimum settings 69 settings customizing banner paper 44 booklet 30 Index 79 cards 24 coated paper See premium paper custom size paper 49 duplex printing See print on both sides of the paper envelopes 27 glossy paper 18 handouts 35 iron on transfers 38 labels 33 n up See handouts photo cards 24 photo paper 18 plain paper 16 postcards 24 poster 46 premium paper 20 print color images in black and white 28 print in reverse order 42 print last page first See print in reverse order print on both sides of the paper 22 transparencies 40 T shirt transfers See iron on transfers settings default 9 software printer CD 59 60 Control Panel 13 default settings 9 installing 60 Page Setup dialog box 10 Print dialog box 11 removing 60 using 9 Web 61 specialty media solving problems with 70 supplies ordering 57 T test page does not print 64 printing 64 transfers iron on 37 transparencies 39 42 troubleshooting alignment page 65 blank pages 65 cartridges 58 computer stops responding 66 error messages 62 flashing lights 62 general printing problems 62 margins 69 network printing 62 paper feeding 66 paper jams 67 paper misfeeds 66 print quality 67 printer cable 58 printer not printing 64 printer software installation 59 s
33. f and then stack it on top of the first bundle Printing a booklet 31 3 Continue to stack the bundles on top of each other until your booklet is complete 4 Bind the bundles to complete your booklet Printing labels You can load up to 25 sheets of labels depending on the thickness of the sheets Step 1 Load the labels e Use labels designed for inkjet printers e If your labels include instructions read them carefully e Load the labels vertically against the right side of the paper support e Make sure your labels are not used or damaged e Do not print within 1 mm 0 04 in of the edge of a label Printing labels 32 e Make sure there are no missing or curled labels e Make sure the print side is facing you Do not force the label sheets into the printer e Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the sheet of labels Note If you are using Letter size label paper adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 Choose a paper size and orientation a From the software program choose File Page Setup b From the Paper Size menu choose a paper size To use a custom paper size see Printing on custom size paper on page 48 c From Orientation make sure that you select portrait orientation d Click OK 2 Choose a paper type and print quality a From the software program choose File gt Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left
34. f your document Valid values are between 25 and 400 Orientation Choose between portrait and landscape Watermark Watermark Choose a watermark design Density Adjust from light to heavy watermark imprint Scaling Resize your watermark design Your current software program Select program specific options for printing The program and the options available vary according to the program Note For more information about these settings click Help 3 Click OK to apply the settings and close the Page Setup dialog box Using the printer software 10 Print dialog box While your document is open you can use the Print dialog box to select settings that affect the appearance of your document To customize the settings in the Print dialog box 1 From the software program choose File Print Lexmark 2700 P700 Series Print Copies O Collated Pages All O Wait for pages to dry Print Quality Normal Paper Type Automatic Print In Background Image Color ColorSync Off Watermark Off 2 Change the settings as needed From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Select When you want to General Copies Specify the number of copies to print from 1 to 999 Collated Sort multiple copy jobs Pages Print all of the pages in a document or print a range of pages Wait for Add more time between pages as they exit the printer Select this option when pages to dry you want to keep
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36. gainst the right side of the paper support a 1 a 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 Do not force the transparencies into the printer Printing transparencies 39 e Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the transparencies Note If you are using Letter size transparency paper adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 Choose a paper size and orientation a From the software program choose File Page Setup b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose a paper size c From Orientation click the portrait or landscape icon d Click OK 2 Choose a paper type and print quality a From the software program choose File gt Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Paper Type Quality Note If Automatic is not chosen in the Paper Type pop up menu choose Transparency as the paper type For more information see Using the paper type sensor on page 14 c 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 Printing transparencies 40 Step 3 Print your transparencies Click Print N
37. gram choose File Page Setup b 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 U S 4x6 Card A6 Card e Hagaki Postcard Printing cards 24 c From Orientation click the portrait or landscape icon d Click OK 2 Choose a paper type and print quality a From the software program choose File Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Paper Type Quality Note If Automatic is not chosen in the Paper Type pop up menu choose Glossy Photo Paper for photo cards and Plain for other types of cards For more information see Using the paper type sensor on page 14 6 From Print Quality click Better or Best for photo and greeting cards and Normal for other types of cards Note Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print 3 10 print borderless photos on your cards a Make sure you choose one of the supported card sizes for borderless printing from Paper Size in the Page Setup dialog box b From the software program set the margins to zero Note Disregard this step if your program does not support margin setting c Onthe screen make sure that the image covers the entire page d Choose File gt Print e From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Layout f Click Borderless Step 3 Print your cards Click Print Note To prev
38. h and II e IBM Microdrive e Secure Digital e MultiMedia Card e Memory Stick Smartmedia Using memory cards Lexmark P700 Series only 7 The USB card reader on your printer has four slots to accommodate these media This illustration shows you where to insert each of the supported memory cards CompactFlash and II IBM Microdrive Secure Digital MultiMedia Card Memory Stick SmartMedia Before you insert your memory card consider the following information e Your printer recognizes one source for photos at a time Insert only one memory card ata time e Asmall button on top of the card reader lights up once the card is properly installed If you are inserting a memory card of this type WEL e CompactFlash and II The name label faces toward the printer IBM Microdrive e Memory Stick The gold contact area faces away from the printer e Secure Digital e MultiMedia Card e SmartMedia The gold contact area faces toward the printer Using memory cards Lexmark P700 Series only 8 When you insert your memory card into the USB card reader an icon representing a new drive appears on your desktop 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 the printer software You
39. ides of each page continue with the next step 2 After the first half of your handouts prints your printer software prompts you to reload the paper Load the paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support 3 Click Continue Printing handouts 36 Printing iron on transfers 0 Sa You can load up to 100 iron on transfers depending on their thickness You may want to print your image on plain paper before printing it on an iron on transfer This ensures you do not waste iron on transfers perfecting the image you want to print When the image prints to your satisfaction load the iron on transfers Note For best results load iron on transfers one at a time Step 1 Load the iron on transfers e If your iron on transfers include instructions read them carefully e Load the iron on transfers vertically against the right side of the paper support 1 a e Make sure your iron on transfers are not used or damaged e Make sure the print blank side is facing you Do not force the iron on transfers into the printer Printing iron on transfers 37 e Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge 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 1 Choose a paper size a From the softwar
40. ity a From the software program choose File Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Paper Type Quality Note If Automatic is not chosen in the Paper Type pop up menu choose Plain as the paper type For more information see Using the paper type sensor on page 14 c 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 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 Printing color images in black and white 27 Step 1 Load the paper e Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support 2 j 1 Q e Make sure your paper is not used or damaged e Make sure the print side is facing you e Do not force the paper into the printer e 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 1 Choose a color setting a From the software program choose File Print b From the pop up menu in the uppe
41. ize and orientation a From the software program choose File Page Setup b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose a paper size To use a custom paper size see Printing on custom size paper on page 48 c From Orientation click the portrait or landscape icon d Click OK 2 Choose a layout a From the software program choose File gt Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Layout Click Pages Sheet d From the Pages Sheet pop up menu choose the number of pages you want to print on one sheet The displayed graphic shows you how the printed page will look e Ifyou want to print a border around each page click Print Borders Note The border option is available only for documents with pages per sheet of two or four Printing handouts 35 3 If you are printing your handouts on one side of the paper continue with Step 3 Print your handouts To print your handouts on both sides of the paper a Click Print on Both Sides b Click the graphic for the binding edge top flip or side flip If you select top flip the pages of your handouts turn like the pages of a legal pad If you select side flip the pages of your handouts turn like the pages of a magazine c Continue with the next step to print your handouts Step 3 Print your handouts 1 Click Print If you formatted your handouts to print on one side of each page you are finished If you formatted your handouts to print on both s
42. m the Printing menu choose Set Default Printer v your printer directly connected to your computer If it is connected through an external device such as a USB hub switch box scanner or fax machine follow these corrective steps 1 Disconnect your printer from any external devices 2 Connect your printer directly to your computer with a USB cable 3 Print a test page a From the Apple menu choose Control Panels Z700 P700 Series Control Panel b From the Cartridges tab click Print Test Page e If the test page prints the printer is working properly The initial problem may be due to your external devices not your printer Check the documentation that comes with your external devices for help e Ifthe test page does not print refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information See also Test page does not print on page 64 When insert the printer software CD nothing happens Close all open software programs Remove the printer software CD Restart your computer gt N When your desktop appears insert the printer software CD The Lexmark Z700 P700 Series CD icon is created on your desktop 5 Follow the instructions in Installing the printer software on page 60 to complete the printer software installation Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does not install properly a communications error message appears when you try to p
43. misaligned at the left margin e Vertical straight lines are wavy To align the cartridges 1 Load paper From the Apple menu choose Control Panels gt Z700 P700 Series Control Panel From the Cartridges tab click Align Cartridges The Cartridge Alignment dialog box appears Click Continue to print the alignment page On the Alignment Status dialog box click OK if automatic alignment is successful If automatic alignment is not successful click Yes to print a manual alignment page 6 Find the number under the darkest arrow for each alignment group on the printed alignment page 7 On the screen use the arrows in the Align Cartridges dialog box to select the number that matches the darkest arrow on the printed page for each alignment group 8 Click OK If the alignment page does not print see Alignment page does not print on page 65 Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of your document first make sure you e Use the appropriate paper for the document For example use photo paper if you are printing a photo e Use paper that is heavier bright white or coated Aligning the print cartridges 54 e Select a higher print quality 1 2 3 From the software program choose File gt Print From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Paper Type Quality Select Better or Best If your document still does not have the print quality you want follow these steps
44. n 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 In the United Kingdom and Eire call 44 0 8704 440 044 In other countries contact your point of purchase References in this publication to products programs or services do not imply that the manufacturer intends to make these available in all countries in which it operates Any reference to a product program or service is not intended to state or imply that only that product program or service may be used Any functionally equivalent product program or service that does not infringe any existing intellectual property right may be used instead Evaluation and verification of operation in conjunction with other products programs or services except those expressly designated by the manufacturer are the user s responsibility 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 Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2003 Lexmark Interna
45. nnector 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 e Install or change print cartridges e Clear paper jams Memory card slots Access your photos Paper exit tray Stack paper after printing Understanding the printer parts 6 Use this When you want to Paper Feed button Eject paper from the printer e Check the printer status For more information see Understanding error messages and flashing lights on page 62 Paper guide and release tab Make sure paper feeds correctly into the printer Paper support Keep paper straight in the sheet feeder Power button e Turn the printer on or off e Check the printer status For more information see Understanding error messages and flashing lights on page 62 Power supply connector Supply power to the printer USB cable connector Connect the printer to the computer 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 Inserting a memory card Your printer supports the following digital media e CompactFlas
46. oftware 59 specialty media 70 test page 64 unsuccessful or slow printing 64 troubleshooting checklist 58 two sided printing See printing on both sides of the paper 21 U USB cable connector 7 ordering 57 USB card reader 7 W Wait for pages to dry 11 watermark 10 Web site Lexmark download printer software 61 installing printer software 60 offers 14 61 order supplies 14 57 Index 80 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
47. ote To prevent smudging remove each transparency as it exits the printer and then let it dry before stacking You can also set extra time between pages as they exit the printer For help see the entry Wait for pages to dry on page 11 Transparencies may require up to 15 minutes to dry Printing your document in reverse order Step 1 Load the paper e Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support e Make sure the print side is facing you e Do not force the paper into the printer e 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 Printing your document in reverse order 41 Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 Choose a paper size and orientation a From the software program choose File Page Setup b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose a paper size c From Orientation click the portrait or landscape icon d Click OK 2 Choose a layout for the document a From the software program choose File Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Layout c Make sure that the Print Last Page First check box is selected 3 Continue to customize your document based on your paper type Step 3 Print your document Click Print Note The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets of paper If you want to print more than 50 sheets remove the first 50 sheets and then contin
48. oting MD Troubleshooting checklist Is the power supply firmly attached to your printer and a properly grounded electrical outlet v 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 v Is your USB cable securely attached to your printer and to your computer or Lexmark adapter Are the printer lights blinking If they are see Understanding error messages and flashing lights on page 62 Did you remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each print cartridge v Did you install the print cartridges correctly For help see Install the cartridges on page 52 mz Is the paper loaded correctly Make sure you do not push the paper too far into the printer If the Paper Feed light is blinking see Understanding error messages and flashing lights on page 62 Did you install the printer software correctly From the Apple menu choose Control Panels gt Z700 P700 Series Control Panel If there is no Control Panel for your printer install the printer software Setup troubleshooting 58 Is the printer set as the default printer To set the printer to be the default printer 1 From your desktop click the Z700 P700 Series printer icon 2 Fro
49. paper e For best results use photo paper designed for inkjet printers e If your photo paper includes instructions read them carefully e Load the paper against the right side of the paper support 1 Pa lt j e Make sure your paper is not used or damaged Printing photos 17 e Make sure the glossy or coated side is facing you Do not force the paper into the printer e Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper Note If you are using Letter size photo paper adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 Choose a paper size and orientation a From the software program choose File Page Setup b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose a paper size To print borderless photos choose one of the following paper sizes for borderless printing U S Letter A4 U S 4x6 Photo To set a custom paper size see Printing on custom size paper on page 48 c From Orientation click the portrait or landscape icon d Click OK 2 Choose a paper type print quality and color setting a From the software program choose File gt Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Paper Type Quality Note If Automatic is not chosen in the Paper Type pop up menu choose Glossy Photo Paper as the paper type For more information see Using the paper type sensor on page 14 Printing photos 18 c From P
50. paper 2 Press the Paper Feed button If the printer has a paper jam see Printer has a paper jam on page 67 Power light is flashing The print cartridge carrier is stalled 1 Check your computer screen for error messages 2 Turn the printer off 3 Wait a few seconds and then turn the printer back on If the cartridge carrier is stalled due to a paper jam see Printer has a paper jam on page 67 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 63 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing The following topics can help you correct unsuccessful or slow printing Printer is plugged in but does not print Make sure e 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 e The paper is loaded correctly and not pushed too far into the printer If the paper is jammed see Clearing paper misfeeds or jams on page 66 e The printer is not held or paused To check the printer status 1 From your desktop double click the Z700 P700 Series printer icon 2 Make sure the Hold button is not selected e The printer is set as the default printer To set the printer as the default 1 From your desktop double click the Z700 P700 Series printer icon 2 From the Printing menu choose Select Default Printer After you check these items print a tes
51. paper size settings in the printer software match the paper loaded in the printer For help see Using the printer software on page 9 Make sure the print quality setting is appropriate for the paper type Clean the print cartridge nozzles Follow the steps in Improving print quality on page 54 Vertical straight lines are not smooth To improve the print quality of vertical straight lines in tables borders and graphs Select a higher print quality Align the print cartridges For help see Aligning the print cartridges on page 54 Clean the print cartridge nozzles Follow the steps in Improving print quality on page 54 Print smears on the page You can set extra time between pages as they exit the printer For help see the entry Wait for pages to dry on page 11 The next page exiting the printer may be smearing the ink Remove each page as it exits the printer and then let it dry completely before stacking Clean the print cartridge nozzles Follow the steps in Improving print quality on page 54 Printed pages have alternating bands of light and dark print intermittent printing Click Better or Best print quality Print the document in the foreground rather than in the background For help see the entry Print in Foreground on page 12 If your printer is connected to your computer through a hub or peripheral device such as a scanner or fax machine connect the printer directly to
52. programs When your desktop appears insert the printer software CD The Lexmark Z700 P700 Series CD icon is created on your desktop Double click the Lexmark Z700 P700 Series CD icon The Lexmark Z700 P700 Series CD dialog box appears Double click Install Click Install and Agree Solving printer software installation problems 60 9 10 Choose the country or region closest to you and then click Continue Note If the Printer Selection or the New Network Printer Found dialog box appears follow the instructions displayed Click the on the screen or contact your network administrator for help Follow the instructions on the screen to complete printer software installation When printer software installation is complete you can e Register your printer on the Internet e Print atest page to observe your printer in action e Check the Lexmark Web site for offers United States and Canada only Click Finished when you are done The Z700 P700 Series printer icon is automatically created on your desktop You are now ready to start using your Lexmark Z700 P700 Series printer Using the World Wide Web Installing the printer software from the Web is as easy as ao gt WO N Make sure Stuffit Expander is loaded on your system Access the Lexmark Web site www lexmark com On the home page navigate through the menu selection and click Drivers amp Downloads Select the printer and the printer driver for your operating sy
53. ption 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 USB cable A lightweight flexible cable that lets your printer communicate with your computer USB cables transmit data at much higher speeds than parallel cables watermark A light graphic or background text that appears on each page of a document Glossary 76 D Index D0 A aligning print cartridges 54 automatic cartridge alignment 54 B background printing 12 banding 68 banner 42 black cartridge part number 52 57 blinking lights 63 booklet building 31 printing 29 border 12 35 borderless cards 25 borderless photos 19 bundle 31 button paper feed 7 63 power 7 63 C cable part number USB 57 card reader USB 7 cards borderless 25 printing 23 cards memory 7 cartridges print aligning 54 cleaning 55 installing 52 ordering 57 part number 57 preserving 57 removing 50 replacing 50 troubleshooting 58 wiping 55 CD software installing 60 troubleshooting 59 characters misformed 69 coated paper 19 color cartridge part number 52 57 computer locks up 66 connector power supply 7 USB cable 7 contacts wiping 55 Control Panel 13 custom size paper 48 customizing settings banner 44 booklet 30 cards 24 coated paper 18 custom size paper 49 duplexing See printing on both sides of the paper envelopes 27 glossy paper
54. r left corner choose Color c Click Built In Color Matching Printing color images in black and white 28 d From the Document Color pop up menu choose Black Only 2 Continue customizing your document following the steps for your paper type Step 3 Print your document Click Print Note The paper exit tray holds up to 50 sheets of paper To print more than 50 sheets of paper remove the first 50 sheets and then continue printing Printing a booklet You can print and bundle your document to make a booklet You can load up to 100 sheets of paper in the paper support depending on the thickness of the paper Step 1 Load the paper e Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support 7 a e Make sure the print side is facing you e Do not force the paper into the printer Printing a booklet 29 e 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 1 Choose a paper size and orientation a From the software program choose File Page Setup b From Paper Size pop up menu choose a paper size To use a custom paper size see Printing on custom size paper on page 48 c From Orientation make sure that you select portrait orientation d Click OK 2 Choose a paper type print quality and layout a From the software program choose
55. r printer integrates with the Page Setup dialog box and Print dialog box that come with Mac OS 9 The CD that comes with your printer also includes the Control Panel To customize the settings for your document refer to the Page Setup dialog box on page 10 and the Print dialog box on page 11 For more information on which settings to select for your document see Printing ideas on page 16 When you install the printer software the Page Setup and Print dialog boxes are set to these default settings Print Quality Normal Paper Type Automatic Paper Size A4 or Letter Orientation Portrait Note Your printer has a paper type sensing capability that automatically detects most paper types For more information see Using the paper type sensor on page 14 Using the printer software 9 Page Setup dialog box While the document you want to print is open use the Page Setup dialog box to select settings such as paper size To customize the settings in the Page Setup dialog box 1 From the software program choose File Page Setup Lexmark 2700 P700 Series Page Setup Paper Size Scaling Orientation Dimensions 8 50 by 11 00 2 Change the settings as needed From the pop up menu in the upper Make selections left corner choose from When you want to General Paper Size Choose a paper size or create a custom paper size Scaling Change the scaling value o
56. r type Solving specialty media problems The following topics can help solve problems with specialty media Glossy photo papers or transparencies stick together e Use glossy photo paper or transparency designed for inkjet printers e 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 17 or Printing transparencies on page 39 e You can also set extra time between pages as they exit the printer For help see the entry Wait for pages to dry on page 11 e Remove each page as it exits the printer and then let it dry completely before stacking Solving specialty media problems 70 Transparencies or photos contain white lines e 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 transparencies on page 39 or Printing photos on page 17 e Select a higher print quality such as Better or Best e Clean the print cartridge nozzles Follow the steps in Improving print quality on page 54 Solving specialty media problems 71 D Notices D0 Electronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission FCC compliance information statement The Lexmark Z700 Series Color Jetprinter type 4136 001 and Lexmark P700 Series Photo Jetprinter type 4136 0P1 has been tested and found
57. rint You may need to remove the printer software and then reinstall it When insert the printer software CD nothing happens 59 Removing the printer software There are two ways to remove the printer software One way to remove it is as follows 1 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 The Lexmark Z700 P700 Series CD dialog box appears Double click Install Click Uninstall Follow the steps on your screen to complete printer software removal Another way to remove the printer software is as follows 1 a Ff ND From your desktop double click the Z700 P700 Series Printer folder The Z700 P700 Series Printer dialog box appears Double click the Z700 P700 Series Uninstaller Click Uninstall Follow the steps on your screen to complete printer software removal Click OK when you get the notification that printer software removal is successful Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software Installing the printer software You can install the printer software using the printer software CD that comes 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 comes with your adapter Using the CD that comes with your printer 1 2 Close all open software
58. rint Quality click Better or Best Note Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print d From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Color e Click Built In Color Matching f From the Document Color pop up menu choose Natural Color 3 To print borderless photos a Make sure you choose one of the supported paper sizes for borderless printing from Paper Size in the Page Setup dialog box b From the software program set the margins to zero Note Disregard this step if your program does not support margin setting On the screen make sure that the image covers the entire page Choose File Print o a 0 From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Layout r Click Borderless Step 3 Print your photos Click Print Note To prevent smearing remove each photo as it exits the printer and then let it dry before stacking You can also set extra time between pages as they exit the printer For help see the entry on Wait for pages to dry on page 11 Printing on premium paper You can load up to 100 pages of premium or coated paper depending on the thickness of the paper Step 1 Load the premium paper e If your paper includes instructions read them carefully Printing on premium paper 19 e Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support e Make sure your paper is not used or damaged e Make sure the print side is
59. s a blank page after appearing to print Make sure e You remove the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each print cartridge For help see Install the cartridges on page 52 e Your cartridges do not have clogged nozzles Clean the print cartridge nozzles Follow the steps in Improving print quality on page 54 Printer prints very slowly e Close any software programs not in use e 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 e Check the printer to see if another document is printing Print jobs are printed in the order the printer receives them e Decrease the print quality setting to Normal or Quick Print Note Higher print quality settings result in better quality documents but may take longer to print Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 65 Recovering when your computer stops responding If your computer locks up while your document is printing turn off the printer and the computer When you turn them back on the printer may attempt to start printing your job again This could cause your system to lock up again 1 Disconnect the printer cable from your computer Restart your computer Delete the print job a From your desktop double click the Z700 P700 Series printer icon The Z700 P700 Series dialog box appears listing all pending or
60. ss Graphics Built In Choose the appropriate type of color for your document Color Matching Background Print in Print when you have limited system resources Printing Foreground Print in Print most documents Background printing is recommended for all jobs Background unless a problem occurs Print Time e Mark a print job Urgent e Set the Normal print time default e Select an exact date and time for the document to print Puta print job on hold Your current software program Select program specific options for printing The program name and the options available vary according to the program used Note If you want more information about the settings in the Print dialog box click Help 3 To save your settings for future print jobs click Save Settings 4 To change your settings back to the original factory settings click Revert to Defaults 5 Click Print to apply your settings and print your document Using the printer software 12 Control Panel Use the Control Panel to monitor your printer and printer supplies You can e Install change cartridges e Print a test page e Align cartridges e Obtain information on ordering supplies e Clean print nozzles e Obtain software version information e Select a printer e Configure a network printer e Calibrate the paper type sensor e Check for offers United States and Canada only Using the Control Panel 1 From the Apple menu choose Control
61. stem Follow the instructions on the screen to download the driver and install the printer software Solving printer software installation problems 61 General troubleshooting M a For information about See page Solving network printing problems 62 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 62 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 64 Recovering when your computer stops responding 66 Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 66 Solving print quality problems 67 Solving specialty media problems 70 Solving network printing problems If you are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter see the adapter documentation for troubleshooting information 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 on page 67 Ink Low message A print cartridge is running out of ink To order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you see Ordering supplies on page 57 or contact the Lexmark Web site at www lexmark com For help in replacing the cartridges see Replacing the print cartridges on page 50 General troubleshooting 62 Paper Feed light is blinking If the printer is out of paper 1 Load
62. t page Printing a test page 1 From the Apple menu choose Control Panels gt Z700 P700 Series Control Panel 2 From the Cartridges tab click Print Test Page e If the test page prints the printer is working properly e Ifthe test page does not print continue with the following section or refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information Test page does not print For help first see Troubleshooting checklist on page 58 and then e If the paper is jammed see Clearing paper misfeeds or jams on page 66 e Make sure the printer is not held or paused To check the printer status 1 From your desktop double click the Z700 P700 Series printer icon 2 Make sure the Hold button is not selected 3 Print your test page again If it still does not print see Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 64 Solving printer software installation problems on page 59 Solving network printing problems on page 62 Alignment page does not print Make sure e You completely removed the transparent tape and sticker from the back and bottom of each print cartridge e You installed the cartridges correctly For help see Install the cartridges on page 52 e You loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper into the printer e If you are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter the indicator lights are on For more information see the adapter documentation Printer eject
63. th the short edge of the paper 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 The gold area of the print cartridge that ink flows through before it is applied to your paper during printing print queue The location on the server where print jobs are stored for printing in the order in which they are sent 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 remote subnet A separate network that is connected to your local area network reverse order printing A printer software option that lets you print the last page of your document first so your pages are in sequential order on the exit tray side flip A printer software option that arranges duplexed pages so they turn like the pages of a magazine software application See program subnet A segment of a network that is connected to a larger network A local area network is sometimes referred to as a local subnet top flip A printer software o
64. tional Inc All rights reserved UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this agreement are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at private expense D Contents D0 Chapter 1 Printer overview 5 Understanding the printer 8 5 Using memory cards Lexmark P700 Series Only 7 Using the printer software 9 Using the paper type Sensor 14 Chapter 2 Printing 6 8 16 Printing on plain pape serisi a EEA 16 Printing photos eee tee eee eee eee ee eee ee ee ee ee 17 Printing on premium paper teed aives dacsttecsinnds caves dedenidnensstecereeeaniaccoste 19 Printing on both sides of the PABEl ccciciecs ccccdcsaverteied eunieccalieaaeetestatveantanitde 21 Printing 23 Printing STI CUO SS 8 eects ds a dertttanh Sacer 25 Printing color images in black and White 27 Printing ADO KGL 29 Pontinglabels 32 Printing gt 34 Printin
65. to a network manual alignment A printer software feature that lets you select print cartridge alignment values margin The blank area between printed text or graphics and the edges of a page mirror 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 natural color A printer software option used for printing photographs and highly detailed graphic images network A group of computers printers or other peripheral devices connected to each other for the purpose of sharing information network adapter See Lexmark adapter network printer A printer made available on a network not connected directly to your computer operating system The software that provides the basic functions needed for operating your computer For example Windows 98 Macintosh OS 9 or Macintosh OS X paper type sensor A feature that automatically detects some types of paper loaded in the paper tray peripheral device Any external device connected to and controlled by a computer photo paper Treated paper designed for photographs Glossary 75 plain paper Paper designed for printing text documents portrait orientation Page orientation in which text runs parallel wi
66. ue printing Printing a banner Note Some software programs and some operating systems do not support banner printing Printing a banner 42 Step 1 Load the banner paper Make sure your banner paper is not used or damaged 1 Remove any paper from the paper support 2 Place behind the printer a stack of banner paper with only the number of sheets you need to print your banner Your printer can accommodate a maximum banner length of 20 sheets ina continuous form paper Note Loading excess banner paper may cause a paper jam For help see Printer has a paper jam on page 67 3 Load the leading edge of the banner paper into the printer against the right side of the paper support Printing a banner 43 4 Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the banner paper Step 2 Customize the print settings 1 Choose a paper size and orientation a From the software program choose File Page Setup b From the Paper Size pop up menu choose Banner A4 or Banner Letter Note If you do not choose the correct paper size the banner paper may cause a paper jam For help see Printer has a paper jam on page 67 c From Orientation click the portrait or landscape icon d Click OK 2 Choose a paper type print quality and layout a From the software program choose File Print b From the pop up menu in the upper left corner choose Paper Type Quality Note If Automatic is not chosen in the P

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