Lexmark P200 manual

P200 Series User's Guide Lexmark Confidential until announced[...]

Safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. Connect the power supply cord to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the user doc[...]

Contents Safety information............................................................................. 2 Finding information about the printer.......................................... 5 Setting up the printer........................................................................ 6 Checking the box contents ......................................[...]

Improving print quality ................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Aligning the print cartridge ....................................................................................................................................[...]

Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and software. You can find this document in the printer box. User's Guide Description Where to find The User's Guide gives you instructions for using the printer and other information such as: • Usin[...]

Setting up the printer The printer can be used as a stand-alone product, or with a connection to a computer. To set up the printer, see the Setup sheet that came with the product. Checking the box contents Name Description 1 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the printer 2 Power supply Attaches to the power supply port located at th[...]

Learning about the printer Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 2 Paper support Load paper. 3 Handle Carry the printer. 4 Turn the printer on or off. 5 Access cover Access the print cartridge. 6 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 7 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital[...]

Use the To 1 Power supply port Connect the printer to a power source using the power supply. 1 Plug the cord all the way into the power supply port on the printer. 2 Plug the cord into an electrical outlet that other electrical devices have been using. 3 If the light is not on, press . 2 USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable.[...]

Learning about the software The printer software can be accessed only from a computer. For more information on setting up the printer with a computer, see the Setup sheet that came with the product. Use this To Opening the software The Solution Center Find troubleshooting and maintenance information. From the desktop: 1 Click Start ª Programs or A[...]

From this tab You can Advanced • Change the appearance of the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice notification on or off. • Change the network printing settings. • Obtain software version information. Note: For more information, click Help in the lower right corner of the screen. Using Print Properties Opening Print Properties Pri[...]

Using the Print Properties tabs All of the print settings are on the two main tabs of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies and Paper Setup. Tab Options Quality/Copies • Select a Quality/Speed setting. • Select a Paper Type. • Customize how the printer prints several copies of a single print job: collated, normal, or last page first. [...]

Loading paper Loading paper Notes: • Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) • Make sure the paper is not used or damaged. • Do not force paper into the printer. 1 Move the paper guide to the left edge of the paper sup[...]

Connecting photo storage devices Inserting a flash drive A flash drive can be used to store photos taken using a digital camera or camera phone. The printer reads images stored on a flash drive. 1 Insert a flash drive into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer. Note: An adapter may be necessary if your flash drive does not fit directly in[...]

Connecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera PictBridge is a technology available in most digital cameras that lets you print directly from your digital camera without using a computer. You can connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer, and use the camera to control printing photos. 1 Insert one end of the USB cable into the came[...]

Printing photos You can use the following paper types with your printer: • Lexmark Perfectfinish Photo Paper • Lexmark Photo Paper • Photo/glossy paper Notes: • For best results, use Lexmark Perfectfinish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. • Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartridge is not compatible with this type of [...]

Printing photos using Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless technology that lets compatible products send and receive communication. The printer communicates with Bluetooth-enabled devices through a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Bluetooth adapter, which is sold separately. You can print photos from a Bluetooth-enabled device such as a camera phone using a[...]

Maintaining the printer Changing the print cartridge Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on. 2 Open the access cover. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lid to open the cartridge carrier. 4 Remove the used print cartridge. If t[...]

3 Press down on the cartridge carrier lid to open the cartridge carrier. Note: If a cartridge is present, remove it. 4 Insert the cartridge. 5 Close the cartridge carrier. 6 Close the access cover. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Your printer, Lexmark print cartridges, and Lexmark photo paper are designed to perform together for superior pri[...]

Achieving better print quality Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a photo, make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for the photo. For best results, use Lexmark Perfectfinish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Note: Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartridge is not compatible with this [...]

Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles 1 Load photo paper. 2 Open the Solution Center. See “Using the Solution Center” on page 9. 3 From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks . 4 Click Print . A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them. 5 Print the document again to verify that the print qual[...]

Preserving the print cartridge • Keep a new print cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to install it. • Do not remove a cartridge from the printer except to replace, clean, or store it in an airtight container. The cartridge does not print correctly if left exposed for an extended period of time. Ordering supplies Item Part number Lex[...]

Troubleshooting • “Setup troubleshooting” on page 22 • “Print troubleshooting” on page 24 • “Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting” on page 26 • “Device troubleshooting” on page 26 • “Error messages troubleshooting” on page 27 • “Removing and reinstalling the software” on page 28 Setup troubleshooting Power button is[...]

S OLUTION 2 1 Remove the printer software CD. 2 Restart the computer. 3 When the desktop appears, cancel all Found New Hardware windows. 4 Reinsert the printer software CD. 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. S OLUTION 3 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the pr[...]

Print troubleshooting Improving print quality If you are not satisfied with the print quality of a photo, make sure you: • Use the appropriate paper for the photo. For best results, use Lexmark Perfectfinish Photo Paper or Lexmark Photo Paper. Note: Do not use Lexmark Premium Photo Paper. Your print cartridge is not compatible with this type of p[...]

S OLUTION 4 Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. For more information, see “Installing the print cartridge” on page 17. S OLUTION 5 If the printer is connected to the computer through another device: 1 Disconnect the USB cable from any other device, such as a USB hub or switch box. 2 Directly connect the cable to[...]

Partial photo prints The flash drive or Pictbridge-enabled camera you inserted is empty or contains files that cannot be read by the printer. S OLUTION 1 Use another flash drive or Pictbridge-enabled camera. S OLUTION 2 Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you selected. Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting Paper jam in the printer 1 Fi[...]

S OLUTION 4 Check the cable connections. 1 Check the USB cable for any obvious damage. 2 Firmly plug the square end of the USB cable into the back of the printer. 3 Firmly plug the rectangular end of the USB cable into the USB port of the computer. The USB port is marked with the USB symbol. Error messages troubleshooting These messages appear on y[...]

Removing and reinstalling the software If the printer is not functioning properly, or if a communications error message appears when you try to use the printer, you may need to remove and reinstall the printer software. 1 Click Start ª Programs or All Programs ª P200 Series . 2 Select Uninstall . 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen t[...]

Notices Product name P200 Series Machine type 4303-012 Edition notice August 2006 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 [...]

Conventions Note: A note identifies something that could help you. Warning—Potential Damage: A warning identifies something that could damage your product hardware or software. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: A caution identifies something that could cause you harm. CAUTION—DO NOT TOUCH: This type of caution indicates that you should not touch the [...]

Industry Canada compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard ICES-003. Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada Cet appareil numérique de classe B est conforme aux exigences de la norme canadienne relative aux équipements pouvant causer des inte[...]

Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive The WEEE logo signifies specific recycling programs and procedures for electronic products in countries of the European Union. We encourage the recycling of our products. If you have further questions about recycling options, please contact the place where you bought your printer. ENER[...]

The power consumption levels listed in the previous table represent time-averaged measurements. Instantaneous power draws may be substantially higher than the average. Values are subject to change. See www.lexmark.com for current values. One-hour Off mode This product is designed with an energy-saving one-hour Off mode. This mode is automatically e[...]

Index A access cover 7 Advanced tab 10 aligning print cartridge 19 B Bluetooth adapter, inserting 16 printing 16 box contents 6 C cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 23 Cartridge Alert 27 cartridge nozzles and contacts, print wiping 20 Cartridge Stall 27 cartridge, print aligning 19 cleaning 20 installing 17 preserving 21 removing 17 [...]

Print Properties opening 9, 10 Options menu 10 Paper Setup tab 11 Quality/Copies tab 11 Save Settings menu 10 tabs 11 print quality, improving 19, 24 print speed is slow 25 print troubleshooting improving print quality 24 partial photo prints 26 print speed is slow 25 printer software reinstalling 28 removing 28 using 9 Printer Status dialog 9 prin[...]