Lexmark P200 manual Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles

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Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles

1Load photo paper.

2Open the Solution Center. See “Using the Solution Center” on page 9.

3From the Maintenance tab, click Clean to fix horizontal streaks.

4Click Print.

A page prints, forcing ink through the print cartridge nozzles to clean them.

5Print the document again to verify that the print quality has improved.

6If print quality has not improved, try cleaning the nozzles up to two more times.

Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts

1Remove the print cartridge.

2Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water.

3Gently hold the cloth against the print cartridge nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

4Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.

5With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4.

6Let the nozzles and contacts dry completely.

7Reinsert the print cartridge.

8Print the photo again.

9If print quality does not improve, clean the print nozzles. For more information, see “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 20.

10Repeat “Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles” on page 20 up to two more times.

11If print quality is still not satisfactory, replace the print cartridge.

Maintaining the printer

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Contents P200 Series Users GuideSafety information Contents Troubleshooting Description Description Where to findFinding information about the printer Setting up the printer Checking the box contentsUse Learning about the printerUnderstanding the parts of the printer Use Using the Solution Center Learning about the softwareUsing Print Properties Using the Save Settings menuUsing the Options menu Opening Print PropertiesOptions Using the Print Properties tabsTab Loading paper Using supported paper typesLoading paper Connecting photo storage devices Inserting a flash driveConnecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Printing photos using Print Properties Printing photosPrinting photos using Bluetooth Installing the print cartridge Maintaining the printerChanging the print cartridge Removing a used print cartridgeUsing genuine Lexmark print cartridges Refilling a print cartridgeAligning the print cartridge Achieving better print qualityImproving print quality Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contactsRecycling Lexmark products Preserving the print cartridgeOrdering supplies Troubleshooting Setup troubleshootingPower button is not lit Software does not installCannot print from a digital camera using PictBridge Print troubleshooting Photo does not printPrint speed is slow Jams and misfeeds troubleshooting Device troubleshootingError messages troubleshooting Cartridge AlertRemoving and reinstalling the software Edition notice Lexmark Confidential until announced Industry Canada compliance statement Meter average sound pressure, dBADescription Power consumption Watts ModeOne-hour Off mode Index IndexIndex