P200 Series User's Guide
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 documentation, to a professional service person.
Contents Safety information.............................................................................2 Finding information about the printer..........................................5 Setting up the printer........................................................................6 Checking the box contents................................................................................................................................................6 Learning about the printer...............................
Improving print quality ................................................................................................................................................................ 19 Aligning the print cartridge ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles.......................................................................................................
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 When you install the printer software, the User's Guide will and other information such as: be installed. • • • • • • 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs P200 Using the software Series.
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 1 2 8 3 4 7 5 6 Use the To 1 Paper guide Keep paper straight when feeding. 2 Paper support Load paper. 3 Handle Carry the printer. Turn the printer on or off. 4 5 Access cover Access the print cartridge. 6 Paper exit tray Hold paper as it exits. 7 PictBridge port Connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera, a flash drive, or a Bluetooth adapter to the printer. Note: Bluetooth adapter sold separately.
2 1 Use the 1 To 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. 2 1 3 If the 2 USB port light is not on, press . 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 From the desktop: information. 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs P200 Series. 2 Select Solution Center. Print Properties Select the best print settings for the photo you are printing using a computer.
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 Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to a computer.
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 Quality/Copies Options • 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. • Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. Paper Setup • Specify the size of paper loaded.
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 support. 2 Load the paper vertically against the right side of the paper support, and gently release the paper guide.
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 into the port. 2 Wait for the printer to read the flash drive. 3 Use the software application on your computer to print the photos.
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 camera. Note: Use only the USB cable that came with the camera. 2 Insert the other end of the cable into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer.
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 paper. Printing photos using Print Properties From a Windows program, you can use Print Properties to print photos stored on your computer.
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 USB Bluetooth adapter. 1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you.
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 the cartridge you removed is not empty and you want to use it later, see “Preserving the print cartridge” on page 21. 5 Close the cartridge carrier.
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. 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 print quality.
Refilling a print cartridge The warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies. 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.
3 From the Maintenance tab, click Align to fix blurry edges. 4 Click Print. If you aligned the cartridge to improve print quality, print your document again. If print quality has not improved, clean the print cartridge nozzles. 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.
10 Repeat “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 20 up to two more times. 11 If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge. 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 “Error messages troubleshooting” on page 27 “Removing and reinstalling the software” on page 28 Setup troubleshooting Power button is not lit Make sure you have disconnected the power supply cord from the printer and then from the wall outlet. 1 Plug the cord all the way into the power supply port on the printer.
SOLUTION 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. SOLUTION 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 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.
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 paper. • Load the paper with the glossy or printable side facing you.
SOLUTION 4 Check the ink level, and install a new print cartridge if necessary. For more information, see “Installing the print cartridge” on page 17. SOLUTION 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 the printer and the computer. SOLUTION 6 1 Press to turn the printer off. 2 Disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet.
Partial photo prints The flash drive or Pictbridge-enabled camera you inserted is empty or contains files that cannot be read by the printer. SOLUTION 1 Use another flash drive or Pictbridge-enabled camera. SOLUTION 2 Make sure the paper size being used matches the size you selected. Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting Paper jam in the printer 1 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out. 2 Press . 3 Print again. Paper jam in the paper support 1 Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out.
SOLUTION 3 Check that there is no obvious damage to the flash drive, PictBridge-enabled camera, or Bluetooth adapter. SOLUTION 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 your computer screen.
4 Press . 5 Print again. 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 Programs or All Programs P200 Series. 2 Select Uninstall. 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software. 4 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software.
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 IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
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 marked area. CAUTION—HOT SURFACE: This type of caution indicates a hot surface. CAUTION—SHOCK HAZARD: This type of caution indicates a shock hazard.
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 interférences NMB-003.
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. ENERGY STAR Power consumption Product power consumption The following table documents the power consumption characteristics of the product. Note: Some modes may not apply to your product.
Off mode If this product has an off mode which still consumes a small amount of power, then to completely stop product power consumption, disconnect the power supply cord from the wall outlet. Total energy usage It is sometimes helpful to calculate the total product energy usage. Since power consumption claims are provided in power units of Watts, the power consumption should be multiplied by the time the product spends in each mode in order to calculate energy usage.
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 cleaning print cartridge nozzles 20 contents, box 6 D device cannot be inserted 26 device troubleshooting device cannot be inserted 26 nothing happens when dev
print cartridge nozzles, cleaning 20 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 printing photos using Print Properties 15 photos using the computer 15 publications, finding 5 Q Quality/Copies tab 11 R using
