Lexmark P200 manual Achieving better print quality, Improving print quality

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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 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 paper.)

•Select Photo as the print quality.

Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the paper exit tray, and allow the prints to dry at least 24 hours before stacking, displaying, or storing.

If the photo still does not have the print quality you want, follow these steps:

1Align the print cartridge. For more information, see “Aligning the print cartridge” on page 19. If print quality has not improved, continue to step 2.

2Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 20.

If print quality has not improved, continue to step 3.

3Remove and reinsert the print cartridge. For more information, see “Removing a used print cartridge” on page 17 and “Installing the print cartridge” on page 17.

If print quality has not improved, continue to step 4.

4Wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. For more information, see “Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts” on page 20.

If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge. For more information, see “Ordering supplies” on page 21.

Aligning the print cartridge

The printer automatically aligns the print cartridge after the cartridge is installed. Make sure that you have loaded photo paper in the printer.

You may also align the print cartridge from the computer.

1Load photo paper.

2Open the Solution Center.

3From the Maintenance tab, click Align to fix blurry edges.

4Click 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.

Maintaining the printer

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Contents Users Guide P200 SeriesSafety information Contents Troubleshooting Finding information about the printer Description Where to findDescription Checking the box contents Setting up the printerUnderstanding the parts of the printer Learning about the printerUse Use Learning about the software Using the Solution CenterOpening Print Properties Using Print PropertiesUsing the Save Settings menu Using the Options menuTab Using the Print Properties tabsOptions Loading paper Using supported paper typesLoading paper Inserting a flash drive Connecting photo storage devicesConnecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Printing photos Printing photos using Print PropertiesPrinting photos using Bluetooth Removing a used print cartridge Installing the print cartridgeMaintaining the printer Changing the print cartridgeRefilling a print cartridge Using genuine Lexmark print cartridgesImproving print quality Achieving better print qualityAligning the print cartridge Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Cleaning the print cartridge nozzlesOrdering supplies Preserving the print cartridgeRecycling Lexmark products Software does not install TroubleshootingSetup troubleshooting Power button is not litCannot print from a digital camera using PictBridge Photo does not print Print troubleshootingPrint speed is slow Device troubleshooting Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingCartridge Alert Error messages troubleshootingRemoving and reinstalling the software Edition notice Lexmark Confidential until announced Meter average sound pressure, dBA Industry Canada compliance statementMode Description Power consumption WattsOne-hour Off mode Index IndexIndex
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