Lexmark Z735 User Manual

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Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™
P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™
 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.
User’s Guide for Windows
January 2003
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Edition: January 2003 
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Contents
Chapter 1: Printer overview .......................................................... 5
Understanding the printer parts ......................................................................  5
Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) .........................................  7
Using the printer software ..............................................................................  8
Using the paper type sensor ........................................................................  12
Chapter 2: Printing ideas............................................................. 13
Printing on plain paper .................................................................................  13
Printing photos .............................................................................................  14
Printing on premium or coated paper ...........................................................  16
Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper ....................................................  17
Printing cards ...............................................................................................  19
Printing envelopes ........................................................................................  21
Printing color images in black and white ......................................................  23
Printing a booklet..........................................................................................  24
Printing labels ...............................................................................................  27
Printing handouts .........................................................................................  29
Printing a poster ...........................................................................................  31
Printing iron-on transfers ..............................................................................  34
Printing transparencies.................................................................................  35
Printing your document in reverse order ......................................................  37
Printing a banner ..........................................................................................  39
Printing on custom size paper ......................................................................  41
Chapter 3: Maintenance............................................................... 43
Replacing the print cartridges.......................................................................  43
Aligning the print cartridges ..........................................................................  47
Improving print quality ..................................................................................  47
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Paper support
Front cover
Paper exit tray
Power button
Paper Feed button
Paper guide 
and release tabUSB cable connector
Power supply connector
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Left cartridge carrier:
Color cartridges onlyRight cartridge carrier:
Black or Photo cartridges
19 48
20 50
25 55
90 (Photo)
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For information about:See page:
Solving network printing problems 55
Understanding error messages and flashing lights 55
Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 57
Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 59
Solving print quality problems 60
Solving specialty media problems 63
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Preserving the print cartridges .....................................................................  49
Ordering supplies .........................................................................................  50
Chapter 4: Setup troubleshooting .............................................. 51
Troubleshooting checklist .............................................................................  51
Solving printer software installation problems ..............................................  52
Chapter 5: General troubleshooting........................................... 55
Solving network printing problems ...............................................................  55
Understanding error messages and flashing lights ......................................  55
Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing.......................................................  57
Clearing paper misfeeds or jams..................................................................  59
Solving print quality problems ......................................................................  60
Solving specialty media problems ................................................................  63
Notices ........................................................................................... 64
Glossary ......................................................................................... 66
Index ............................................................................................... 70
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Contents
Chapter 1: Printer overview .......................................................... 5
Understanding the printer parts ......................................................................  5
Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) .........................................  7
Using the printer software ..............................................................................  8
Using the paper type sensor ........................................................................  12
Chapter 2: Printing ideas............................................................. 13
Printing on plain paper .................................................................................  13
Printing photos .............................................................................................  14
Printing on premium or coated paper ...........................................................  16
Printing on both sides of a sheet of paper ....................................................  17
Printing cards ...............................................................................................  19
Printing envelopes ........................................................................................  21
Printing color images in black and white ......................................................  23
Printing a booklet..........................................................................................  24
Printing labels ...............................................................................................  27
Printing handouts .........................................................................................  29
Printing a poster ...........................................................................................  31
Printing iron-on transfers ..............................................................................  34
Printing transparencies.................................................................................  35
Printing your document in reverse order ......................................................  37
Printing a banner ..........................................................................................  39
Printing on custom size paper ......................................................................  41
Chapter 3: Maintenance............................................................... 43
Replacing the print cartridges.......................................................................  43
Aligning the print cartridges ..........................................................................  47
Improving print quality ..................................................................................  47
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Paper support
Front cover
Paper exit tray
Power button
Paper Feed button
Paper guide 
and release tabUSB cable connector
Power supply connector
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Left cartridge carrier:
Color cartridges onlyRight cartridge carrier:
Black or Photo cartridges
19 48
20 50
25 55
90 (Photo)
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For information about:See page:
Solving network printing problems 55
Understanding error messages and flashing lights 55
Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing 57
Clearing paper misfeeds or jams 59
Solving print quality problems 60
Solving specialty media problems 63
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Lexmark P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™
The following table describes each part.
Use this:When you want to:
Front cover  Install or change print cartridges.
 Clear paper jams.
Memory card slots Access your photos.
Paper exit tray Stack paper after printing.
Paper support
Front cover
Paper exit tray
Power button
Paper Feed button
Paper guide 
and release tabUSB cable connector
Power supply connector
USB card reader Memory card slots
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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:
CompactFlash Type I and Type II
IBM Microdrive
Secure Digital 
MultiMedia Card
Memory Stick
SmartMedia
Paper Feed button   Eject paper from the printer.
 Check the printer status. For more information, see “Understanding 
error messages and flashing lights” on page 55.
Paper guide and 
release tabMake sure paper feeds correctly into the printer.
Paper support Keep paper straight in the sheet feeder.
Power button  Turn the printer on or off.
 Check the printer status. For more information, see “Understanding 
error messages and flashing lights” on page 55.
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.
Use this:When you want to:
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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.
Before you insert your memory card, consider the following information:
Insert only one memory card at a time.
A small light on top of the card reader comes on once your card is properly installed.
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.
If you are inserting a memory card of this type:Make sure:
 CompactFlash Type I and II
 IBM MicrodriveThe name label faces toward the printer.
Memory Stick
 Secure Digital
 MultiMedia CardThe gold contact area faces away from the printer.
 SmartMedia The gold contact area faces toward the printer.
Memory Stick
CompactFlash Type I and
Type II, IBM Microdrive
Secure Digital,
MultiMedia Card
SmartMedia
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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:
Paper Type: Use Printer Sensor
Quality/Speed: Automatic
Paper Size: A4 or Letter
Orientation: Portrait
Layout: Normal
For more information about the printer settings for different types of print jobs, see “Printing ideas” on 
page 13.
Customizing the settings for your document
1With your document open, click File  Print.
The Print dialog box appears.
2From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options.
3From the Quality/Copies tab, select a print quality setting.
4From the Paper Setup tab, select a paper type and size setting.
5From the Print Layout tab, change the layout of your document.
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Click OK to apply your settings.
Quality/Copies tab
From:Select:
Paper Type Use printer sensor when you want the paper type sensor to detect 
the paper in your printer.
Use my choice when you want to select the paper type.
Quality/Speed Automatic when you want the printer to select the correct print 
quality for the detected paper type.
Quick Print when you want to print documents quickly, but with 
reduced print quality.
Normal when you want to print most documents on plain paper.
Better when you want to print photos and documents containing 
graphics on coated or glossy paper.
Best when you want to print crisp photos and high resolution 
graphics, but with reduced speeds.
Multiple Copies Collate Copies if you want to print more than one copy of a 
document. This option prints all the pages of the first copy, and then 
all the pages of the second copy, and so on.
Print Last Page First if you want to print the pages in reverse order.
 The number of copies you want to print.
Print Color Images in Black and White to save the ink in your color 
cartridge.
Note:This option is not available if a black cartridge is not installed.
Paper Setup tab
From:Select:
Paper SizePaper, Envelope, Banner, or Borderless, and then select the size 
specific to your paper type. If your paper size is not listed, select 
Custom Size. For help, see page 41.
OrientationPor tra it or Landscape.
Print Layout tab
From:Select:
LayoutNormal, Banner, Mirror, N-up, Poster, or Booklet.
Duplexing Two - S i de d to print your document on both sides of the page.
Side Flip or Top Flip to set which way the pages of your finished 
documents turn.
Note:If you select Side Flip, the pages of your document turn like the 
pages of a magazine. If you select Top Flip, the pages turn like the 
pages of a legal pad.
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