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P200 Series
User's Guide
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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. This product is designed, tested, and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specifi
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Contents Safety information.............................................................................2 Finding information about the printer..........................................5 Setting up the printer........................................................................6 Checking the box contents................................................................................................................................................6 Learning about the printer....................
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Improving print quality ................................................................................................................................................................ 19 Aligning the print cartridge ........................................................................................................................................................ 19 Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles...........................................................................................
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Finding information about the printer Setup sheet Description Where to find The Setup sheet gives you instructions for setting up hardware and You can find this document in the printer box. software. 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. • Using the software 1 Click Start Programs or All Programs P200 Series. � Loading paper
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? ? ? 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 1 2 4 3 Name Description 1 Color print cartridge Cartridge to be installed in the printer 2 Power supply Attaches to the power supply port located at the back of the printer 3 Installation software CD � Installation software for the printer � Help � User's Guide in electronic format 4 Se
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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. Handle Carry the printer. 3 4 Turn the printer on or off. Access cover Access the print cartridge. 5 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. Light Determine if the print c
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2 1 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. 2 1 3 If the light is not on, press . USB port Connect the printer to a computer using a USB cable. 2 Learning about the printer 8
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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 1 With a photo open in a program, photo yo
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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. You can change the settings in Print Properties
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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. � Choose Automatic Image Sharpening. Paper Setup � Specify the size of paper loaded. � Select the orientation of the document on the printed page: portrait
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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. 2 1 Using supported paper types You can u
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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 photo sto
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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.
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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. 1 Load photo paper,
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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. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see th
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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. 6
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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. If you receive a
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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. For best results, use Lexmark
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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. A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles
