Lexmark Z735 User Manual

							Contents
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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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Solving printer software installation problems
If the printer software does not install properly, a communications error message appears when you 
try to print. You may need to remove the printer software, and then reinstall it.
When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens.
1Close all open software programs.
2Restart your computer. Is the printer set as the default printer?
To set the printer to be the default printer:
1Click Start  Settings  Printers
2Right-click the Lexmark Z700 Series and make sure that Set as Default is 
selected.
Is your printer connected directly to your computer through an external device, such as a 
USB hub, switch box, scanner, or fax machine? If it is, follow these steps:
1Disconnect your printer from any external devices.
2Connect your printer directly to your computer with a USB cable.
3Follow these instructions to print a test page.
aOpen the Lexmark Solution Center. For help, see page 11.
bFrom the Maintenance tab, click Print a Test Page.
If the test page prints, the problem may be with your external devices, not 
your printer. Check the documentation that came with your external devices 
for help.
If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for further 
troubleshooting information.
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Click Cancel on all screens similar to the following that appear. 
4Eject and reinsert the printer software CD. 
5From your desktop, double-click My Computer.
6Double-click your CD-ROM drive icon. If necessary, double-click setup.exe.
7Follow the instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation.
Windows 98/Me
Windows 2000/XP
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Removing the printer software
1From your desktop, click Start  Programs  Lexmark Z700-P700 Series  Uninstall 
Lexmark Z700-P700 Series.
2Follow the instructions on your screen to remove the printer software.
3Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software.
Installing the printer software
You can install the printer software using the printer software CD that came with your printer, or you 
can download it from the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com.
To connect your printer to a network with a Lexmark adapter, refer to the documentation that came 
with your adapter. 
Using the CD that came with your printer
1Close all open software programs.
2When your desktop appears, insert the printer software CD.
The Lexmark Installer screen appears.
3Click Install.
4Follow instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation.
A printer icon is automatically created on your desktop.
Using the World Wide Web
1From the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com, select the appropriate driver for your 
operating system.
2Follow the instructions on your screen to install the printer software.
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							Contents
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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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Click the ? to get more information about ordering supplies.
Order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you by contacting the Lexmark Web site at 
www.lexmark.com. 
For help:
Installing a new cartridge, see page 45.
Ordering supplies, see “Ordering supplies” on page 50.
The paper feed light is blinking
If the printer is out of paper:
1Load paper.
2Press the paper feed button.
If the printer has a paper jam, see page 60.
The power light is blinking
The print cartridge carrier is stalled. 
1Check your computer screen for error messages. 
2Turn the printer off.
3Wait a few seconds, and then turn the printer back on. For more help, see “Clearing paper 
misfeeds or jams” on page 59.
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Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing
The following topics can help you improve unsuccessful or slow printing.
Printer is plugged in, but does not print
For help, first see the troubleshooting checklist on page 51, and then:
Check the printer status:
Check the printer port:
Windows 98/Me/2000Windows XP
1Click Start  Settings  Printers.
2From the Printers folder, double-click 
the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer 
icon.
3From the Printer menu, make sure:
Set as Default is selected.
 Pause Printing is not selected.1Click Start  Control Panel.
2Click Printers and Other Hardware.
3Click View installed printers or fax 
printers.
4From the Printers folder, make sure 
there is a check next to the 
Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer 
icon (indicating that it is the default 
printer). If there is no check, right-click 
the icon, and then click Set as Default 
Printer.
5From the Printer menu, make sure that 
Pause Printing is not selected.
Windows 98/MeWindows 2000 Windows XP
1Click Start  Settings  
Printers.
2Right-click the 
Lexmark Z700-P700 Series 
printer icon, and then click 
Properties.
3Click the Details tab.
4From the Por ts drop-down 
menu, check the printer port.
If the USB port is not listed, 
remove, and then reinstall the 
printer software. 
5Click OK.1Click Start  Settings  
Printers.
2Right-click the 
Lexmark Z700-P700 Series 
printer icon, and then click 
Properties.
3Click the Por ts tab.
4From the list of ports, select 
USB printer port.
If the USB port is not listed, 
remove, and then reinstall the 
printer software. 
5Click Apply.
6Click OK.1Click Start  Control 
Panel  Printers and Other 
Hardware  Printers and 
Faxes.
2Right-click the 
Lexmark Z700-P700 Series 
printer icon, and then click 
Properties.
3Click the Por ts tab.
4From the list of ports, select 
USB printer port or Virtual 
printer port for USB.
If the USB port is not listed, 
remove, and then reinstall the 
printer software.
5Click Apply.
6Click OK.
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Make sure you have not installed multiple copies of the printer software:
1Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start  Settings  Printers.
Windows XP: Click Start  Control Panel   Printers and Other Hardware  Printers 
and Faxes.
2In the Printers folder, make sure there is only one Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer 
icon.
If you have installed multiple copies of the printer software, remove each copy, and then 
restart the computer and reinstall the printer software.
If the printer port is incorrect, remove, and then reinstall the printer software.
After you check these items, print a test page. For help, see page 52. 
Test page does not print
For help, first see the troubleshooting checklist on page 51, and then: 
If the paper is jammed, see “Printer has a paper jam” on page 60.
Try printing your test page again. If it still does not print, see: 
–“Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing” on page 57
–“Solving printer software installation problems” on page 52
Alignment page does not print
Make sure:
You completely removed the transparent tape and sticker from the back and bottom of the 
print cartridges. For help, see page 45.
You installed the cartridges correctly. For help, see page 45.
You loaded the paper correctly and did not force the paper into the printer. 
If you are connected to a network with a Lexmark adapter, the indicator lights are on. For 
more information, see the adapter documentation.
Printer ejects a blank page after appearing to print
Make sure:
You removed the sticker and transparent tape from the back and bottom of the print 
cartridges. For help, see page 45.
Your cartridge does not have clogged nozzles. Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. 
For help, see page 47.
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Printer prints very slowly
Close any software programs not in use.
Check the document you are printing. Photos and graphics may take longer to print than 
regular text. Documents that are large or that contain background images may also take 
longer to print.
Check the printer to see if another document is being printed. Print jobs are printed in the 
order the printer receives them.
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.
Clearing paper misfeeds or jams
The following topics can help you clear paper misfeeds or jams.
Paper misfeeds or multiple sheets feed 
Make sure:
Your paper is recommended for inkjet printers.
The edges of your paper are not curled.
A piece of paper from a previous print job is not jammed in the printer.
You do not load too much paper. Depending on the weight of the paper, you can load up to 
100 sheets of plain paper, 20 transparencies or labels, 10 envelopes, or 25 cards.
You do not force the paper into the printer. For example, A4 paper should extend slightly 
beyond the top of the paper support and letter size paper should align with the top of the 
paper support.
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 13.
The paper is against the right side of the paper support.
Printer does not feed envelopes or specialty media
Make sure:
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Your printer feeds paper without problems.
Load the envelopes or specialty media vertically against the right side of the paper support. 
Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the envelopes or specialty media. For 
help, see “Printing ideas” on page 13.
You select the appropriate envelope or specialty media size and the appropriate paper type. 
You are using a specialty media or envelope size supported by your printer.
Your software program is designed to print envelopes. For help, check your software program 
documentation.
The envelope or specialty media is not jammed. For help, see “Printer has a paper jam” on 
page 60.
Printer has a paper jam
If the paper is lodged too far into the printer and cannot be removed:
1Turn the printer off.
2Turn the printer back on.
If the printer does not automatically eject the page:
aTurn the printer off.
bPull 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.
cTurn 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, select a higher print 
quality, align the print cartridges, or clean the nozzles.
The following topics can help you improve an unsatisfactory document.
Print is too dark or smudged
Make sure the paper is straight and not wrinkled.
Let the ink dry completely before handling the paper.
Make sure the paper type and paper size settings in the printer software match the paper 
loaded in the printer. For help, see page 8.
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