Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter User's Guide for Mac OS X
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User's Guide for Mac OS X • 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 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 2
and Eire, send to Lexmark International Ltd., Marketing and Services Department, Westhorpe House, Westhorpe, Marlow Bucks SL7 3RQ. Lexmark may use or distribute Photo Jetprinter are trademarks of Lexmark International, Inc. Other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2003 Lexmark - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 3
order 35 Chapter 3: Maintenance 37 Replacing the print cartridges 37 Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software 40 Aligning the print cartridges 41 Improving print quality 42 Preserving the print cartridges 44 Ordering supplies 44 Chapter 4: Setup troubleshooting 45 Contents 3 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 4
checklist 45 When I insert the printer software CD, nothing happens 46 Solving printer software installation problems 47 Chapter 5: General troubleshooting 49 Solving network printing problems 49 Understanding error messages and flashing lights 49 Resolving unsuccessful or slow printing - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 5
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 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 6
Paper support Paper guide and release tab Front cover Paper exit tray Paper Feed button Power button Memory card slots USB card reader Use this: Front cover Memory card slots Paper exit tray When you want to: • Install or change print cartridges. • Clear a paper jam. Access your photos. Stack - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 7
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 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 8
supported memory cards. CompactFlash I and II, IBM Microdrive Secure Digital, MultiMedia Card Memory Stick SmartMedia Before you insert your memory card, consider the following information: • Your printer recognizes one source for photos memory card. Using memory cards (Lexmark P700 Series only) 8 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 9
" on page 10. For more information on which settings to select for your document, see "Printing ideas" on page 15. When you install the printer software, the Page Setup and Print dialogs are set to these default settings: Print Quality: Normal Paper Size: A4 or U.S. Letter Paper Type: Automatic - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 10
scaling value for your document. View a summary of the current page settings. Format your page for printing with your Z700-P700 Series printer. Choose a paper size. Choose between portrait, landscape, or reverse landscape orientation. Change the scaling value of your document. Valid values are from - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 11
for your document, see "Printing ideas" on page 15. Printer Services Z700-P700 Series Utility Get a direct link to the printer utility. Troubleshooting Get a direct link to the Help Center. Order Supplies Get a direct link to the Lexmark Web site. Software Version View software version on - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 12
Z700-P700 Series Utility Use the Z700-P700 Series Utility to monitor your printer and printer supplies. You can: • Install cartridges • Align cartridges • Clean print nozzles • Select a printer • Calibrate the paper type sensor • Print a test page • Obtain information on ordering supplies • Obtain - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 13
Printer Services in the Print dialog menu. The Z700-P700 Series Utility appears. Click the: Cartridges tab About tab Select: Install/Change Cartridge Align Cartridges 42. Verify if your printer is functioning properly. Order supplies, such as print cartridges, from the Lexmark Web site. For more - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 14
Type setting in the Print dialog accordingly: • Plain • Coated • Glossy/Photo • 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: 1 From the software program, choose File - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 15
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 edge of the paper. Note: If you are using Letter size paper, adjusting the paper - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 16
To print on photo cards, see "Printing cards" on page 20. Step 1: Load the photo paper • For best results, use photo paper designed for inkjet printers. • If your photo paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the paper against the right side of the paper support. Printing photos 16 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 17
the glossy side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge 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 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 18
step if your program does not support margin setting. c On the screen, make sure that the image covers the entire page. Step 3: Print your photos 1 From the software program, choose File Print. 2 Click Print. Note: To prevent smearing, remove each photo as it exits the printer, and then let it dry - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 19
• Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure your paper is not used or damaged. • 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 edge of the paper. Note: If you are - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 20
and print quality: a From the software program, choose File Print. b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Z700-P700 Series. c From the pop-up menu in photo cards, or postcards into the paper support, depending on the thickness of the cards. Step 1: Load the cards • If your cards include instructions - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 21
• Load the cards vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure your cards are not used or damaged. • 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 edge of the cards. Step 2: Customize the print - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 22
and paper type: a From the software program, choose File Print. b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Z700-P700 Series. c From the pop-up menu in the to print. 3 To print borderless photos on your photo cards: a Make sure you choose one of the supported card sizes for borderless printing from - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 23
with holes, windows, deep embossing, metal clasps, string ties, or metal folding bars. • Load the envelopes vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure your envelopes are not used or damaged. • Make sure the print side is facing you. • Make sure the stamp location is in - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 24
• Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the envelopes. Step 2: Customize . 2 Choose a paper type and print quality: a From the software program, choose File Print. b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Z700-P700 Series. c From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Quality - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 25
print color images in black and white. Note: This setting is only available if there is a black print cartridge installed. Load the paper • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure your paper is not used or damaged. • Make sure the print side is facing you - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 26
size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings 1 Choose your color options: a From the software program, choose File Print. b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Z700 Load the labels • Use only labels designed for inkjet printers. Printing labels 26 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 27
• If your labels include instructions, read them carefully. • Load the labels vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure your facing you. • Do not force the label sheets into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the sheet of labels. Note: - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 28
, make sure to click the portrait icon. f Click OK. 2 Choose a paper type and print quality: a From the software program, choose File Print. b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Z700-P700 Series. c From the pop-up menu in the upper left corner, choose Quality & Media. Note: If Automatic is not - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 29
of paper, depending on the thickness of the paper. Step 1: Load the paper • If your paper includes instructions, read them carefully. • Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure your paper is not used or damaged. • Make sure the print side is facing you - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 30
: If you are using Letter size paper, adjusting the paper guide may not be necessary. Step 2: Customize the print settings You , paper type, and layout: a From the software program, choose File Print. b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Z700-P700 Series. c From the pop-up menu in the upper left - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 31
-on transfers. Note: For best results, load iron-on transfers one at a time. Step 1: Load the iron-on transfers • If your iron-on transfers include instructions, read them carefully. Printing iron-on transfers 31 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 32
vertically against the right side of the paper support. • Make sure your iron-on transfers are not used or damaged. • Make sure the print (blank) side is facing you. • Do not force the iron-on transfers into the printer. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the iron-on - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 33
a From the software program, choose File Print. b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Z700-P700 Series. c From the pop each iron-on transfer as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. transparencies • Use transparencies designed for inkjet printers. • If the transparencies have - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 34
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. • Squeeze and slide the paper guide to the left edge of the transparencies. Note: If you are using Letter size transparency paper, adjusting - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 35
and print quality: a From the software program, choose File Print. b From the Printer pop-up menu, choose Z700-P700 Series. c From the pop-up menu in the Note: To prevent smudging, remove each transparency as it exits the printer, and then let it dry before stacking. Transparencies may require up - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 36
sure the print side is facing you. • Do not force the paper into the printer. • 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 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 37
: 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 when you print with a photo cartridge. For - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 38
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 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 39
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, 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 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 40
-P700 Series Utility. You can also access the Z700-P700 Series Utility from Printer Services in the Print dialog menu. 2 From the Cartridges tab, click Install/Change Cartridge. Follow the instruction on the screen to install the cartridges. Specifying cartridge settings in the printer software 40 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 41
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 printer from Printer Services in the Print dialog menu. 3 From the Cartridges tab, click Align Cartridges. The Cartridge - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 42
• Use the appropriate paper for the document. For example, use photo paper if you are printing a photo. • Use paper that is heavier, bright white, or coated from Printer Services in the Print dialog menu. c From the Cartridges tab, click Clean Print Nozzles. A nozzle page prints, forcing ink through - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 43
direction shown. 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 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 44
to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. The print cartridges do not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period. • Keep the 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 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 45
Z700-P700 Series Utility. You can also access the Z700-P700 Series Utility from Printer Services in the Print dialog menu. If the printer folder and the printer utility are not found, relaunch the printer software. For help, see "Installing the printer software" on page 47. Setup troubleshooting 45 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 46
Z700-P700 Series Utility. You can also access the Z700-P700 Series Utility from Printer Services in the Print dialog menu. b From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test Page. • If the test page prints, the printer is working properly. The initial problem may be due to your external devices, not your - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 47
, reinsert 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 47 to complete the printer software installation. Solving printer software installation problems If the printer software does - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 48
Expander is loaded on your system. 2 Access the Lexmark Web site, www.lexmark.com. 3 On the home page, navigate through the menu selection and click Drivers & Downloads. 4 Select the printer and the printer driver for your operating system. 5 Follow the instructions on the screen to download the - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 49
A print cartridge is running out of ink. To order a new cartridge or locate a dealer near you, see "Ordering supplies" on page 44, or contact the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com. For help in replacing the cartridges, see "Replacing the print cartridges" on page 37. General troubleshooting 49 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 50
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 54. Understanding error messages and flashing lights 50 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 51
topics can help you correct unsuccessful or slow printing. Printer is plugged in, but does not print Make sure: • 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 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 52
from Printer Services in the Print dialog menu. 2 From the Cartridges tab, click Print Test Page. • If the test page prints, the printer is working properly. • If the test page does not print, continue with the following section or refer to the printer software Help for further troubleshooting - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 53
cartridge nozzles. Follow the steps in "Improving print quality" on page 42. Printer prints very slowly • If you are using a Mac OS X version prior to 10.1, consider upgrading to enhance print system performance. • Close any software programs not in use. • Check the document you are printing. Photos - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 54
. For help, see "Printing ideas" on page 15. Printer does not feed specialty media Make sure: • Your printer feeds paper without problems. 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 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 55
" on page 42. Print smears on the page • The next page exiting the printer may be smearing the ink. Remove each page as it exits the printer, and then let it dry completely before stacking. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Follow the steps in "Improving print quality" on page 42. Solving print - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 56
Make sure that the Lexmark printer is the default printer. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. From the Dock, click the Print Center icon. The Printer List dialog appears. Note: If the Print Center icon Printers drop-down menu, choose Show Queue or Show Jobs. Solving print quality - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 57
are missing or unexpected Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Follow the steps in "Improving print quality" on page 42. Photos do not print as expected • Select a higher print quality. • Choose photo paper as the paper type. Solving specialty media problems The following topics can help you solve - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 58
selected the appropriate settings in the printer software. For help, see "Printing transparencies" on page 33 or "Printing photos" on page 16. • Select a higher print quality, such as Better or Best. For help, see "Printing ideas" on page 15. • Clean the print cartridge nozzles. Follow the steps in - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 59
Lexmark Z700 Series Color Jetprinter, type 4136-001, and Lexmark P700 Series Photo in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark International, Inc. of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 60
Japanese VCCI notice Notices 60 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 61
the print cartridges. cartridge contact. The gold area on your print cartridge that touches the carrier contacts inside your printer. coated 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 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 62
Lexmark adapter. An external device that connects your network-capable printer to a network. manual alignment. A printer software feature that lets you select print cartridge external device connected to and controlled by a computer. photo paper. Treated paper designed for photographs. plain paper. - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 63
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 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 64
55 default settings 9 dialog Page Setup 9 Print 10 digital media, photo 7 downloaded printer driver, installing 48 E edge-to-edge printing See borderless cards See borderless photos electronic emission notices 59 envelopes 23 error messages Ink Low 49 Paper Jam 49 F FCC notice 59 flashing lights 49 - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 65
driver installing 48 removing 47 printer parts 5 printer settings, customizing 9 printer software CD, troubleshooting 46 installing 47 Lexmark Utility 12 overview 9 Page Setup dialog 9 Print dialog 10 removing 47 using 9 printer status 51 printing alignment page 41 borderless cards borderless photos - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 66
9 software, printer CD 46, 48 installing 47 Lexmark Utility 12 removing 47 using 9 specialty paper solving problems with 57 supplies, ordering 44 T test page does not print 52 printing 52 transfers, iron-on 31 transparencies 33 troubleshooting alignment page 52 blank pages 53 cartridges 45 error - Lexmark Z735 Color Jetprinter | User's Guide for Mac OS X - Page 67
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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January 2003
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 Mac OS X