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  • Lexmark P700 | User's Guide - Page 1
    Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™ P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™ User's Guide for Windows • Setup troubleshooting A checklist to find solutions to common setup problems. • Printer overview Learn about the printer parts and the printer software. • Printing ideas How to print several projects on various
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    to products, programs, or services do not imply that the manufacturer Photo Jetprinter are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2003 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software
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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
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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
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    1 Printer overview Understanding the printer parts Lexmark™ Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™ USB cable connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Power supply connector Paper Feed button Power button Paper exit tray Printer overview 5
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    Lexmark P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™ USB cable connector Power supply connector Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Paper exit tray Paper Feed button Power button Memory card slots USB card reader The following table describes each part. Use this: Front cover Memory card
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    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
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    the printer. The gold contact area faces toward the printer. 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. Using the printer software 8
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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 •
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    want to print photos and documents containing graphics on coated or glossy paper. • Best when you want to print crisp photos and high resolution 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 printer software 10
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    . • View common troubleshooting topics. • Install a print cartridge. • View information about how to purchase new cartridges. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. • Align the cartridges. • Solve other problems. Note: Do not click this tab while a job is in progress. Using the printer software 11
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    about ordering supplies. • Receive contact information for Lexmark Customer Support. • Register your printer. • Receive a printer software update. • Find out about special offers. • Change printing status appearance options. • Download the latest software files from the World Wide Web. Using the
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    the thickness of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper
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    your paper type. Step 3: Print your document Click OK. Printing photos For the best photo printing results, we recommend you use: • The photo software included with your printer. • A photo cartridge. For more information on cartridges, see page 43. • Photo paper. Note: You may want to print on plain
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    right side of the paper support. • Make sure the glossy or coated side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the photo paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step
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    , remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Printing on premium or coated paper You can load up to 100 sheets of premium paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Step 1: Load the premium paper • If your paper includes instructions, read them
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    to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog
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    , use a heavier weight paper. • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper
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    the odd-numbered pages finish printing, the printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 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. 2 Click Continue Printing. The even-numbered pages
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    1: Load the cards • If your cards include instructions, read them carefully. • Load the cards vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the cards into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the cards
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    using and the size of the photo you want to print must be the same. - Paper if you do not want the printer to print to the edges of with holes, windows, deep embossing, metal clasps, string ties, or folding bars. • Load the envelopes vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make
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    • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the envelopes. Step 2: Customize the print Setup tab. b From the Orientation area, select Landscape. 5 Click OK. Note: Many software programs are designed to override the settings in Paper Setup. Make sure landscape orientation is selected in
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    in black helps to conserve ink in your color print cartridge. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of
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    paper at a time, depending on the thickness of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the
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    to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog
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    your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. 1 Insert the stack of paper and the reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. If you do not want to print the reloading instruction page
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    the labels • Use labels designed for inkjet printers. • If your labels include instructions, read them carefully. • Do not print within 1 mm (0.04 in.) of the edge of a label. • Load the labels vertically against the right side of the paper support
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    the left side of the labels. Note: If you are using letter size sheets of labels, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog
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    . Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper
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    Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Select a print layout: a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Print Layout tab. b From the Layout area
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    . 1 After the first half of your handouts prints, your printer software prompts you to reload the paper. Insert the paper and reloading instruction page with the printed side facing away from you and the arrows pointing down into the paper support. 2 Click Continue Printing. If you do not want to
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    Step 1: Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting
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    4 Select your poster size: a Select the size of your poster: 2 x 2 (four pages total), 3 x 3 (nine pages total), or 4 x 4 (16 pages total). b Select Print Crop Marks if you want help cutting the edges of your pages. 5 If you need to reprint a selection of pages: a Click Select Pages To Print... The
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    iron-on transfer at a time. Step 1: Load the iron-on transfers • If your iron-on transfers include instructions, read them carefully. • Load the iron-on transfers vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side (blank side) is facing you. • Do not force the iron-on
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    size iron-on transfers, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 If your software program does not have mirror or iron-on settings remove each iron-on transfer as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Printing
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    support. • Make sure the rough side (print side) of the transparencies is facing you. If the transparencies have a removable stripe, make sure each stripe is facing away from you and down toward the printer. • Do not force the transparencies into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide
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    Click OK. Note: To prevent smudging, remove each transparency as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Printing your document in reverse order of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. Printing your document in reverse
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    to the left side of the paper. Note: If you are using letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog
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    of sheets you need to print your banner behind the printer. Note: Loading excess banner paper may cause a paper jam. For help, see "Printer has a paper jam" on page 60. 3 Load the leading edge of the banner paper into the printer against the right side of the paper support. Printing a banner 39
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    left edge of the banner paper. Note: If you are using letter size banner paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document open, click File Print. The Print dialog box appears. 2 From the Print dialog
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    mm (5 to 17 in.) • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left side of the paper. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 With your document
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    2 From the Print dialog box, click Properties, Preferences, or Options. 3 Create a custom paper size: a From the Print Properties dialog box, select the Paper Setup tab. b From the Paper Size menu, select Custom Size. A dialog box displays on the screen. c From the Units area, select Millimeters or
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    -P700 Series uses the following cartridges: Left cartridge carrier: Color cartridges only 19 20 25 Right cartridge carrier: Black or Photo cartridges 48 50 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
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    3 Pull the cartridges toward you until you hear a snap. 4 Remove the used cartridges. Store them in an airtight container or dispose of them properly. Replacing the print cartridges 44
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    . Depending on the part numbers you use, the color of the cartridge tops may vary. P/N 19, 20, or 25 P/N 48, 50, 55, or 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
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    closed to start a print job. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software Before you specify the print cartridge settings in the printer software, install the cartridges. For help, see "Installing the cartridges" on page 45. 1 Open the LSC. For help, see "Lexmark Solution Center" on page 11
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    print cartridges after installing or replacing a cartridge. However, you may also need to align cartridges when: • Characters are not properly formed or are not aligned at the left margin. • Vertical, straight lines are wavy. To align the cartridges: 1 Load plain paper. 2 Open the Lexmark Solution
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    . For help, see page 43. b Insert the print cartridges. For help, see page 45. c Print your document again. d If print quality has not improved, continue with step 2. 2 Clean the print nozzles: a Load paper. For help, see page 13. b Open the Lexmark Solution Center. For help, see page 11. c Click
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    in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • Keep your photo cartridge in the print cartridge storage unit when not in use. A print cartridge storage unit is included with new photo print cartridges. • Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in
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    Ordering supplies To order supplies or locate a dealer near you, contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. Item: Black cartridge Color cartridge Photo cartridge USB cable Part number: 48 50 55 19 20 25 90 12A2405 Ordering supplies 50
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    do not push the paper too far into the printer. For help, see page 13. Did you install the printer software correctly? From your desktop, click Start Programs or All Programs. If Lexmark Z700-P700 Series does not appear in your list of programs, install the printer software. Setup troubleshooting 51
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    devices for help. • If the test page does not print, refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting information. 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
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    Windows 98/Me Windows 2000/XP 4 Eject and reinsert the printer software CD. 5 From your desktop, double-click My Computer. 6 Double-click your CD-ROM drive icon. If necessary, double-click setup.exe. 7 Follow the instructions on your screen to complete printer software installation. Solving printer
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    Lexmark Z700-P700 Series Uninstall Lexmark Z700-P700 Series. 2 Follow the instructions on your screen to remove the printer software. 3 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. Installing the printer software You can install the printer software using the printer software
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    60 63 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
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    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: 1 Load paper. 2 Press the paper feed
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    2000 Windows XP 1 Click Start Settings Printers. 2 Right-click the Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon, and then click Properties. 3 Click the Details tab. 4 From the Ports drop-down menu, check the printer port. If the USB port is not listed, remove, and then reinstall the printer software
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    you have not installed multiple copies of the printer software: 1 Windows 98/Me/2000: Click Start Settings Printers. Windows XP: Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printers and Faxes. 2 In the Printers folder, make sure there is only one Lexmark Z700-P700 Series printer icon. • If
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    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
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    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. Solving print quality problems 60
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    printer may be smearing the ink. Remove each page as it exits the printer and let it dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge unexpected • Make sure the Lexmark printer is selected as the default printer. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help problems 61
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    screen" on page 62. If the colors still seem faded, clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help, see "Improving print quality" on page 47. Photos do not print as expected • Use a photo paper designed for inkjet printers. • Select a higher print quality. Solving print quality problems 62
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    the printer software. For help, see "Printing transparencies" on page 35 or "Printing photos" on page 14. • Select a higher print quality, such as Better or Best. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For help, see "Improving print quality" on page 47. Solving specialty media problems 63
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    ) compliance information statement The Lexmark Z700 Series Color Jetprinter, type 4136-001, and Lexmark P700 Series Photo Jetprinter, type 4136-0P1, installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions
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    Japanese VCCI notice The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984 This apparatus is approved under the approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for the indirect connections to the public telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom. 65
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    size paper. A nonstandard 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. driver. See printer software. duplex. A printer software option that lets you print on both
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    Lexmark adapter. network-capable printer. A printer that you can connect to a network. Some network-capable printers may require an external network adapter. operating system. The software that provides the basic functions needed for operating your computer. For example, Windows 98 or Macintosh OS
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    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 port. See USB port. printer software. (1) The
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    watermark. A light graphic or background text that appears on each page of a document. Web Tune-Up. A feature that lets you periodically download updated printer software already installed on your computer. 69
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    paper 14 greeting cards 19 H handouts 29 I improving print quality 60 index cards 19 Ink Low message 55 installing print cartridges 45 printer software 54 intermittent printing 61 iron-on transfers 34 L labels 27 Lexmark Solution Center 11 loading banner paper 39 booklet 24 cards 19 coated paper 14
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    improving 47 printer cable, troubleshooting 51 printer driver installing 54 removing 54 printer parts 6 printer software driver 8 installing 54 Lexmark Solution Center 8 removing 54 printer software CD, troubleshooting 52 printing alignment page 47 banner paper 39 booklet 24 borderless photo 14, 15
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    printing 59 software, printer 8 installing 54 removing 54 specialty paper solving problems with 63 supplies, ordering 50 T test page alignment 47 does not print 58 test page, printing 52 transfers, iron-on 34 transparencies 35 troubleshooting alignment page 58 blank pages 58 cartridges 51 error
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    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
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www.lexmark.com
Z700 Series Color Jetprinter™
P700 Series Photo Jetprinter™
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Setup troubleshooting
A checklist to find solutions to common setup problems.
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Printer overview
Learn about the printer parts and the printer software.
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Printing ideas
How to print several projects on various types of paper.
• Maintenance
Caring for your cartridges and ordering supplies.
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General troubleshooting
Error messages, print quality problems, paper jams, and much more.
User’s Guide for Windows
January 2003