Lexmark P250 User's Guide
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P200 Series User's Guide - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 2
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 - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 3
a PictBridge-enabled digital camera...14 Printing photos 15 Printing photos using Print Properties...15 Printing photos using Bluetooth...16 Maintaining the printer 17 Changing the print cartridge...17 Removing a used print cartridge ...17 Installing the print cartridge...17 Using genuine Lexmark - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 4
cartridge...21 Ordering supplies...21 Recycling Lexmark products...21 Troubleshooting 22 Setup troubleshooting...22 Power button is not lit ...22 Software does not install...22 Cannot print from a digital camera using PictBridge ...23 Print troubleshooting...24 Improving print quality ...24 Photo - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 5
P200 • Loading paper Series. • Printing 2 Click User's Guide. • Working with photos • Maintaining the printer • Troubleshooting problems with setup, printing, paper jams, and misfeeds If the link to the User's Guide is not on your desktop, follow these instructions: 1 Insert the CD. The - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 6
at the back of the printer 3 Installation software CD • Installation software for the printer • Help • User's Guide in electronic format 4 Setup sheet Instructions on setting up printer hardware and software, and information on setup troubleshooting Note: USB cable sold separately Setting up - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 7
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 camera - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 8
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 2 USB port 1 3 If the light is not on - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 9
the ink level of the print cartridge. • Learn tips about the current status. • Solve printer problems. Maintenance • Install the print cartridge. • Print a test page. • Clean to fix horizontal streaks. • Align to fix blurry edges. • Troubleshoot other ink problems. Learning about the software 9 - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 10
the Printing Status window. • Turn printing voice notification on or off. • Change the network printing settings. • Obtain software version information. Opening Print Properties Print Properties is the software that controls the printing function when the printer is connected to a computer. You can - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 11
settings are on the two main tabs of the Print Properties software: Quality/Copies and Paper Setup. Tab Quality/Copies Paper Setup 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 - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 12
• 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. Your printer supports the - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 13
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 storage devices - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 14
cable into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer. Note: Make sure the PictBridge-enabled digital camera is set to the correct USB mode. For more information, see the camera documentation. 3 Use the camera to control printing photos. For more information, see the instructions in the camera - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 15
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 - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 16
printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) For more information, see "Loading paper" on page 12. 2 Insert a USB Bluetooth adapter into the PictBridge port on the front of the printer. Note: Bluetooth adapter sold separately. 3 To print photos from your Bluetooth-enabled device - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 17
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 - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 18
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 an Out of Original Lexmark Ink message, the original Lexmark ink in the indicated cartridge (s) has been depleted - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 19
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. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 20
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 to clean them - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 21
print cartridge USB cable Part number 45 1021294 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. Paper Lexmark Perfectfinish Photo Paper Lexmark Photo - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 22
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 . Software does not install The following operating systems are supported: • Windows XP (32-bit) • Windows XP (64-bit) SOLUTION 1 1 Close all - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 23
, 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 - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 24
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. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 25
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 the software application, - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 26
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 - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 27
and "Installing the print cartridge" on page 17. To order supplies, click Order Ink on your computer screen. You can also see "Ordering supplies" on page 21 in this guide. Paper Jam For more information, see "Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting" on page 26. Out of Paper The printer is out of paper in - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 28
instructions on the computer screen to remove the printer software. 4 Restart the computer before reinstalling the printer software. 5 Click Cancel on all New Hardware Found screens. 6 Insert the CD, and then follow the instructions on the computer screen to reinstall the software. Troubleshooting - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 29
conjunction with other products, programs, or services, except those expressly designated by the manufacturer, are the user's responsibility. © 2006 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 30
software. instructions , the user is encouraged USB attach. Use of a substitute cable not properly shielded and grounded may result in a violation of FCC regulations. Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be directed to: Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 31
limits. A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the directives has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, Inc., S.A., Boigny, France. This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950. Noise - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 32
options, please contact the place where you bought your printer. ENERGY STAR Power consumption Product power consumption The following 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 - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 33
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 - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 34
19, 24 information, finding 5 inserting Bluetooth adapter 16 flash drives 13 installing print cartridge 17 printer software 28 J jams and misfeeds troubleshooting paper jam in paper support 26 paper jam in printer 26 L landscape orientation, selecting 11 light 7 loading paper 12 M Maintenance tab - Lexmark P250 | User's Guide - Page 35
quality 24 partial photo prints 26 print speed is slow 25 troubleshooting, setup cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge 23 photo does not print 24 power button is not lit 22 software does not install 22 U USB port 8 using supported paper types 12, 15 W wiping print cartridge nozzles and
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P200 Series
User's Guide