Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product P200 Lexmark
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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.
Contents Safety information............................................................................. 2 Finding information about the printer.......................................... 5 Setting up the printer........................................
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Troubleshooting • “Setup troubleshooting” on page 22 • “Print troubleshooting” on page 24 • “Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting” on page 26 • “Device troubleshooting” on page 26.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
Industry Canada compliance statement This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Standard ICES-003.
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.
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.
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 2.
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 impro.
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