Lexmark 3200 User Manual

User’s Guide

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Chapter 1 - Understanding your printer . . . . . . . . . 1

Using the parts of the printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Using the printer's buttons and lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Chapter 2 - Using the printer software . . . . . . . . . . 7

Using the Control Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Using the Printer Properties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using the Spool Manager in Windows 3.1 or 3.11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 3 - Printing on plain paper . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Contents

Loading paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Checking printer settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 4 - Printing everything else . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Printing on special print media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Printing transparencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Printing envelopes, index cards, or postcards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Printing on customized paper sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Printing greeting cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Printing iron-on transfers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Printing banners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Printing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Chapter 5 - Caring for your printer . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Contents

Installing or replacing print cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Aligning print cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Cleaning print nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Wiping print nozzles and contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Cleaning print cartridge carrier contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Preserving print cartridges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Bidirectional communications problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Error lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

General printing problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Paper feed problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Poor print quality. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Printer software problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

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Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Appendix D Appendix E Appendix F Glossary Index

Contents

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Installing the printer software . . . . . . . . . 59

Ordering supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Printing from Windows NT 4.0 . . . . . . . . . 63

Printing from DOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Notices and safety information. . . . . . . . . 69

Statement of limited warranty. . . . . . . . . . 73

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

Understanding your printer

Your printer is a general purpose color inkjet printer that provides high quality text and graphics. This printer can print on single sheet paper, envelopes, labels, index cards, postcards, coated paper, glossy film, photo paper, transparencies, greeting cards, banners, and iron-on transfers.

Understanding your printer

Chapter 1

Understanding your printer

Using the parts of the printer

This illustration shows the front parts of the printer.

Understanding your printer

Use the: When you want to:

(A) Media guide Align the sheet feeder to the correct paper

(B) Paper support Keep paper and specialty media straight in

size.

the sheet feeder.

Understanding your printer

Use the: When you want to:

(D) Media selector Select paper or envelope loading positions.

Move the media selector to the:

• Paper position

when you want to print:

– Paper – Coated paper – Banner paper

• Envelope position

when you want to print:

– Envelopes – Photo paper – Glossy film – Transparencies – Iron-on transfers –Labels – Greeting cards – Index cards – Postcards – Hagaki (Japanese postcards)

Understanding your printer

(E) Buttons and lights • See the printer status.

• Turn the printer on or off.

• Eject paper from the printer.

For information, see “Using the printer's buttons and lights” on page 5.

(F) Front cover • Install or change print cartridges.

• Clear paper jams.

(G) Paper exit tray Keep paper together after printing.

Understanding your printer

The following illustration shows the back parts of the printer.

Understanding your printer

Use the: When you want to:

(G) Banner paper holder Print on banner or continuous form paper.

(

Banner paper support

(inside the banner paper holder)

Keep banner paper straight in the banner paper holder (maximum 10 sheets).

Understanding your printer

Using the printer's buttons and lights

Your printer has two groups of buttons and lights:

Use this group: When you:

Turn the printer on or off.

Power button and light

• Want to eject paper from the printer.

• Have loaded sheet feeder with paper

after running out.

• Want to continue printing.

Paper feed light and button

Understanding your printer

Reading the printer lights

The printer has a Power light and a Paper feed light.

If your printer lights look like this:

Understanding your printer

Both lights are Off

Power light is On Paper feed light is Off

Both lights are On

Then the printer:

is Off.

is On and ready to print.

is printing.

may be out of paper. For help, see “Error lights” on page 51.

Power light is On Paper feed light is blinking

may have a stalled cartridge carrier or other error. For help, see “Error lights” on page 51.

Both lights are blinking

Understanding your printer

Using the printer software

When you installed the software for your printer, several applications were installed on your computer. The printer software applications allow you to perform printing tasks with the best printing results. You can also use the printer software to care for your printer.

Using the printer software

Chapter 2

For information about using this application:

Control Program Windows 95, 98, 3.1, 3.11 8 Printer Properties Windows 95, 98, 3.1, 3.11 9 Spool Manager Windows 3.1 or 3.11 11

For information about using the printer software in Windows NT 4.0, see “Printing from Windows NT 4.0” on page 63.

On this operating system:

See page:

Using the printer software

Using the Control Program

Using the printer software

Lexmark 3200 Series Control Program LPT1

Status

Options

Cartridges

DOS Printing

Ink Levels

Job Progress

About

Full

Low

Printing

Alert

Status

Cancel Print

None

Idle

Print Test Page

Page

Copy

Time

Help

The Control Program appears (or runs minimized) each time you send a print job. Use the Control Program when you want to:

• Align print cartridges

• Change DOS settings

• Control when and how the Control Program appears

• Install or replace print cartridges

• Monitor print jobs and print cartridge ink levels

• Print a test page

Opening the Control Program in Windows 95 or 98

1 From the Start menu, click Programs.

2 Click the Lexmark 3200 program group. 3 Click Lexmark 3200 Control Program on LPTx .

Using the printer software

Opening the Control Program in Windows 3.1, 3.11

From the Lexmark 3200 program group, double-click the Control

Program icon.

Using the Printer Properties

Lexmark 3200 Series ColorFine Properties

General Details

Paper Size: Letter (8 1/2 x 11 in)

Paper

Color/Quality

Advanced

Using the printer software

Letter

Paper Type

Plain Paper Coated Paper

Glossy/Photo Paper Transparency Iron-On Transfer

Greeting Card Stock

Copies

OK Cancel

A4 Legal B5

Orientation

Collate Reverse Page Order

Apply

Executive

Portrait Landscape

Help

Use the Printer Properties when you want to:

• Adjust color usage

• Adjust the quality of print jobs

• Choose different sizes and types of media

• Choose page orientation

• Reset document defaults

Using the printer software

Opening the Printer Properties from your application

Using the printer software

Opening the Printer Properties from Windows

You can open the Printer Properties from almost any application. This allows you to change printer settings for each document you print. To open the Printer Properties:

1 Open the application's File menu. 2 Choose Print (or Printer) Setup. 3 In the Printer Setup dialog box, click the Properties, Options, or

Setup button (depending on the application).

4 Change settings as needed.

When you open the Printer Properties from Windows, the settings apply to all print jobs, unless you change them from the application.

Windows 95 or 98

1 From the Start menu, choose Settings, then choose Printers.

2 From the Printers folder, right-click the printer icon for your 3 Choose Properties from the sidebar menu.

Windows 3.1 or 3.11

1 2 Click the Windows Printing tab. 3

Using the printer software

Lexmark Color Jetprinter

Open the Lexmark 3200 Control Program.

Click the Windows Driver Setup button.

™

Using the Spool Manager in Windows

3.1 or 3.11

Lexmark ColorFine (TM) Spool Manager

Printer Document Name

DocumentQueue View

Lexmark 3200 Series ColorFine on LPT1:

In Windows 3.1or 3.11, use the Spool Manager when you want to:

• Pause or cancel print jobs

Options

Help

Idle

Using the printer software

• Requeue a print job

• V iew the print jobs in your queue

Opening the Spool Manager

1 From the Lexmark 3200 program group, double-click the Control

Program icon.

2 Click the Windo ws Printing tab. 3 Click the Spool Manager button.

Windows 95, 98, and Windows NT 4.0 come with their own version of Spool Manager.

Learning more about your printer software

To learn more about the printer setting options, click the Help button at the bottom of each tab in the printer software.

Using the printer software

Printing on plain paper

Loading paper

You can load up to 100 sheets of paper into the printer. To load the paper:

Make sure the media selector is in the paper position .

Paper position

Printing on plain paper

Chapter 3

Media selector

Printing on plain paper

2 Place the paper against the right side of the sheet feeder, with the

print side facing you.

Media guide

Printing on plain paper

3 Slide the media guide to the edge of the paper.

Checking printer settings

If you are using plain, letter-sized paper, and you want normal print quality and speed, just send the file to print.

To check your printer settings each time you print:

Tip:

Printing on plain paper

1 Open your application's File menu. 2 Choose Print (or Printer) Setup. 3 In the Printer Setup dialog box, click the Properties, Options, or

Setup button (depending on the application).

When you change the printer settings from your application, the settings apply only to that print job. To make your changes apply to all print jobs, see “Using the printer software” on page 7.

Printing everything else

Follow the steps in this chapter to print everything from transparencies to photos.

Printing everything else

Chapter 4

The following table lists the typical printing needs described in this chapter:

For information about: See page:

Printing on special print media 16 Printing transparencies 17 Printing envelopes, index cards, or postcards 19 Printing on customized paper sizes 20 Printing greeting cards 22 Printing iron-on transfers 23 Printing banners 25 Printing photos 28

Printing everything else

Printing on special print media

Whenever you print on special print media, make sure:

• You customize your printer settings to ensure the best printing

results.

• The media selector is in the correct position.

Printing everything else

Use the paper position when you select the following paper types:

• Plain Paper

• Coated paper

• Banner

Use the envelope position when you select the following paper types:

• Envelopes

• Photo paper

• Glossy film

• Transparencies

• Greeting cards

• Labels

• Iron-on transfers

• Index cards

• Postcards

• Hagaki (Japanese

postcards)

Printing transparencies

1 Load one transparency against the right side of the sheet feeder.

Printing everything else

Use the envelope position

Insert one transparency with the removable stripe away from you and pointing down

Adjust media guide

2 Customize the printer settings for printing transparencies. For help

opening the Printer Properties, see “Using the Printer Properties” on page 9.

Lexmark 3200 Series ColorFine Properties

Click the

Quality

Select

Color

Color/

tab

Vivid

General

Details

Document Types

Automatic

Paper

Vivid Color

Color/Quality

Natural Color

Advanced

Black Only

Select

1200dpi

High

Print Quality

Quick Print 600dpi

Normal 600dpi High 1200dpi

Defaults

OK Cancel

Dry Time Delay

About

Apply

Help

Printing everything else

Click the

Paper

tab

Lexmark 3200 Series ColorFine Properties

General Details

Paper Size: Letter (8 1/2 x 11 in)

Paper

Color/Quality

Advanced

Printing everything else

Select

Transparency

Click

Letter A4 Legal B5

Paper Type

Plain Paper Coated Paper

Glossy/Photo Paper Transparency Iron-On Transfer

Greeting Card Stock

Copies

Collate

Reverse Page Order

OK Cancel

Orientation

Apply

Executive

Portrait

Landscape

Help

3 Send the transparency to print.

Tips:

• Remove each transparency as it exits the printer and allow it to dry

before stacking.

• If you send more than one transparency to the printer, the printer

software prompts you to load each transparency separately.

Printing everything else

Printing envelopes, index cards, or postcards

1 Load en velopes, index cards, or postcards against the right side of

the sheet feeder.

Printing everything else

Use the envelope position

Insert up to 10 envelopes, index cards, or postcards with print side facing y ou and stamp location in the lower right corner

Adjust media guide

2 Customize the printer settings for printing envelopes, index cards,

or postcards. For help opening the Printer Properties, see “Using the Printer Properties” on page 9.

Lexmark 3200 Series ColorFine Properties

Click the

Paper

tab

Select correct envelope, index card, or postcard size

General Details

Paper Size: Envelope No. 9 (3 7/8 x 8 7/8 in)

Postcard 6 3/4 #5 #10

Paper Type

Plain Paper Coated Paper

Glossy/Photo Paper Transparency Iron-On Transfer

Greeting Card Stock

Copies

Paper

Collate

Reverse Page Order

Color/Quality

Advanced

Orientation

Portrait Landscape

Click

Cancel

Apply

Printing everything else

Help

3 Send the envelopes, index cards, or postcards to print.

Printing on customized paper sizes

1 Use the correct position for the type of media you are printing.

Printing everything else

Use the envelope position for special print media

Use the paper position for plain paper

2 Load the media against the right side of the sheet feeder.

Load one sheet of special print media, or up to 100 sheets of plain paper

Adjust media guide

Printing everything else

3 Customize the printer settings for printing special paper sizes. For

help opening the Printer Properties, see “Using the Printer Properties” on page 9.

Lexmark 3200 Series ColorFine Properties

Click the tab

Paper

General Details

Paper Size: User Defined Size

Paper

Color/Quality

Advanced

Printing everything else

Custom

Select paper size

Select the paper type that best describes your print media

Enter the dimensions for the paper size you are using and click

Click

4 Send the print job.

B5 7 3/4 Baronial Hagaki

Paper Type

Plain Paper Coated Paper

Glossy/Photo Paper Transparency Iron-On Transfer

Greeting Card Stock

Copies

Reverse Page

OK Cancel

Collate

Custom Paper Size

Paper Width

Paper Height

Apply

Custom

inches

Cancel

Help

Printing everything else

Printing greeting cards

1 Load greeting card(s) against the right side of the sheet feeder.

Printing everything else

Use the envelope position

Insert up to 30 greeting cards with print side facing you

Adjust media guide

2 Customize the printer software to print greeting cards. For help

opening the Printer Properties, see “Using the Printer Properties” on page 9.

Click the

Paper

tab

Select the paper size

Lexmark 3200 Series ColorFine Properties

General Details

Paper Size: Letter (8 1/2 x 11 in)

Letter A4 Legal B5

Paper

Color/Quality

Advanced

Executive

Printing everything else

Select

Greeting Card Stock

Click

Paper Type

Plain Paper Coated Paper

Glossy/Photo Paper Transparency Iron-On Transfer

Greeting Card Stock

Copies

Collate Reverse Page Order

OK Cancel

Orientation

Apply

Portrait Landscape

Help

Note:

The settings in your greeting card application may override the printer software settings. Check the documentation that came with your application for more information.

Send the greeting card to print.

Printing iron-on transfers

1 Load one iron-on transfer against the right side of the sheet feeder .

Printing everything else

Use the envelope position

Load one iron-on transfer into the printer

Adjust media guide

Printing everything else

2 Customize the printer software to print iron-on transfers. For help

opening Printer Properties, see “Using the Printer Properties” on page 9.

Lexmark 3200 Series ColorFine Properties

Click the tab

Paper

General Details

Paper Size: Letter (8 1/2 x 11 in)

Paper

Color/Quality

Advanced

Printing everything else

Letter A4 Legal B5

Paper Type

Plain Paper

Iron-

Select

On Transfer

Click

Send the iron-on transfer to print.

Coated Paper

Glossy/Photo Paper Transparency Iron-On Transfer Greeting Card Stock

Copies

OK Cancel

Collate

Reverse Page Order

Orientation

Apply

Executive

Portrait

Landscape

Help

Printing everything else

Printing banners

1 Get ready to print banners. (You may also need to remove the

tractor holes from your banner or continuous form paper.)

Printing everything else

Use the paper position

Load banner paper into the printer.

Open banner paper holder on

the back of the printer

Close the paper support

Pull up banner paper

support

Printing everything else

Flip the banner paper

support extension upward

Insert leading edge of

the first page into the sheet feeder

Insert up to 10 sheets of

banner paper into the banner paper holder

Adjust media

guide

Printing everything else

3 Customize the printer software for printing banners. For help

opening the Printer Properties, see “Using the Printer Properties” on page 9.

Lexmark 3200 Series ColorFine Properties

Click the tab

Banner

Select

Banner A4

or paper size

Click

Paper

General Details

Paper Size: Banner Letter

A6 Card Index

Paper Type

Copies

Paper

Plain Paper Coated Paper

Glossy/Photo Paper Transparency Iron-On Transfer Greeting Card Stock

Collate Reverse Page Order

OK Cancel

Color/Quality

Banner

Advanced

Banner A4

Orientation

Apply

Postcard

Portrait Landscape

Help

Printing everything else

4 Send your banner to the printer.

Removing extra banner paper from the printer

If you loaded more banner paper than you needed:

Tear off your banner.

1 2 Press the Paper Feed button to remove extra paper from the

sheet feeder.

Printing everything else

Printing photos

1 Replace the Black print cartridge with the Photo print cartridge.

Printing everything else

Open the front

cover

Prepare the

Photo cartridge

Snap the black

cartridge out of place

Insert the

Photo cartridge

Remove the black

cartridge fro m the cartridge carrier

Snap the Photo

cartridge into place

Printing everything else

2 Complete the cartridge installation by updating the printer

software. For help opening the Control Program, see “Using the Control Program” on page 8.

Printing everything else

From the Control Program, click the

Cartridges

tab

Lexmark 3200 Series Control Program LPTx...

Options

Cartridges

DOS Printing

Ink Levels

About

Full

Status

Options

Install Black Cartridge

Install Color Cartridge

Click Install Photo Cartridge to let the printer software know you installed a

Photo

cartridg e

Install Photo Cartridge

Clean Print Nozzles

Align Cartridges

Low

Close Help

3 Insert one sheet of photo paper against the right side of the sheet

feeder.

Use the envelope position

Insert one sheet of photo paper with the print side up

Adjust media guide

Printing everything else

4 Customize the printer software for printing photos. For help

opening the Printer Properties, see “Using the Printer Properties” on page 9.

Lexmark 3200 Series ColorFine Properties

Click the

Quality

Color/

tab

General Details

Document Types

Paper

Color/Quality

Advanced

Printing everything else

Natural

Select

Color

Use the highest print quality

Automatic

Vivid Color

Print Quality

Quick Print 600dpi Normal 600dpi High 1200dpi

Defaults

Natural Color

Dry Time Delay

Cancel

Black Only

About

Apply

Help

Printing everything else

Click the

Paper

tab

Lexmark 3200 Series ColorFine Properties

General Details

Paper Size: Letter (8 1/2 x 11 in)

Paper

Color/Quality

Advanced

Printing everything else

Letter

A4 Legal B5

Executive

Select

Glossy/ Photo Paper

Click

Send the photo to the printer.

Paper Type

Plain Paper Coated Paper

Glossy/Photo Paper Transparency Iron-On Transfer

Greeting Card Stock

Copies

Collate Reverse Page Order

Cancel

Orientation

Apply

Portrait Landscape

Help

Tips:

• Remove each sheet as it exits the printer and allow it to dry before

stacking.

• If you change print media, remember to set the position of the

media selector correctly for your next print job. For help, see “Loading paper” on page 13.

• For best results, remember to replace the Photo cartridge with a

Black cartridge before you print text files. For help, see “Installing or changing a print cartridge” on page 36.

Printing everything else

Caring for your printer

This chapter describes how to care for your printer and install, replace, and care for your print cartridges.

For information about: See page:

Installing or replacing print cartridges 34

Removing a print cartridge from the printer 34 Installing or changing a print cartridge 36

Caring for your printer

Chapter 5

Completing the cartridge installation 38 Aligning print cartridges 40 Cleaning print nozzles 42 Wiping print nozzles and contacts 44 Cleaning print cartridge carrier contacts 45 Preserving print cartridges 46

Caring for your printer

Installing or replacing print cartridges

• If you are replacing a print cartridge, begin with “Removing a print

cartridge from the printer.”

• If you are installing a print cartridge for the first time, see

“Installing or changing a print cartridge” on page 36.

Caring for your printer

Removing a print cartridge from the printer

If you need to remove a print cartridge before you install a different one, follow these steps:

Make sure the power light is on.

1 2 Raise the front cover.

The print cartridge carrier automatically moves to the loading position.

Caring for your printer

3 Pull the handle of the print cartridge you are replacing toward you

until you hear a snap.

Remove the print cartridge by lifting it straight out of the printer.

Caring for your printer

5 Store or dispose of the cartridge you remove.

Storing an extra print cartridge

If you have purchased a Photo print cartridge, we highly recommend using a print cartridge storage unit to keep an extra print cartridge fresh when you are not using it. For information about ordering a print cartridge storage unit, see “Ordering supplies” on page 61.

Disposing of a used print cartridge

Do not shake a used print cartridge. The remaining ink can leak. Before discarding the used print cartridge, put it in a leak-proof bag.

Caring for your printer

Installing or changing a print cartridge

Caring for your printer

6 Continue with “Installing or changing a print cartridge.”

For the best print quality, you must install the print cartridge in the printer and update the printer software.

If necessary, follow the steps for “Removing a print cartridge from the printer” on page 34 before proceeding.

To install the cartridge in the printer, follow these steps:

1 If you are installing a new print cartridge:

Remove it from its packaging.

Carefully remove the sticker and transparent tape covering the copper printhead from the cartridge.

Tape

DO NOT touch or remove the copper contact area!

Sticker

Caring for your printer

2 Insert the replacement print cartridge into the print cartridge

carrier.

Color cartridge

Caring for your printer

Insert this cartridge type:

Color left Black or Photo right

Into this cartridge carrier slot:

3 Push back firmly on the cartridge until it snaps securely into place.

If the print cartridge moves loosely in the carrier, it is not locked into place. Repeat this step.

4 Close the front cover. 5

IMPORTANT:

installation” on page 38.

Continue with “Completing the cartridge

Caring for your printer

Completing the cartridge installation

Caring for your printer

To complete your cartridge installation, you must update your printer software by indicating the cartridge change you made in the printer. Updating the printer software ensures the best print quality and an updated ink level image in the Control Program.

To complete the cartridge installation:

1 Use the Control Program to update the printer software. For help

opening the Control Program, see “Using the Control Program” on page 8.

Lexmark 3200 Series Control Program LPTx...

Click the

Cartridges

Select the appropriate button for the cartridge you installed

tab

Status

Options

Install Black Cartridge

Install Color Cartridge

Install Photo Cartridge

Clean Print Nozzles

Align Cartridges

Options

Cartridges

DOS Printing

Ink Levels

About

Full

Low

Close Help

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Change Black Cartridge

Open the printer front cover and replace the black

cartridge, then click below to indicate the type of

New Cartridge

Click

Installed

installed a brand new cartridge

Click

Installed

installed a used cartridge

If you installed a new print cartridge, align the print cartridges for

if you

Old Cartridge

if you

Black Cartridge

New Cartridge Installed

Old Cartridge Installed

cartridge installed

Cancel

the best print quality . For help, see “Aligning print cartridges” on page 40.

3 If you installed two print cartridges, repeat steps 1 and 2 for the

other print cartridge.

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Aligning print cartridges

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Normally, you only align the print cartridges after you have installed a new print cartridge. However, if the black portions of a graphic or text do not align properly with the color portions, you need to realign the print cartridges.

Below are results of aligned and misaligned print cartridges:

Aligned Misaligned

1 Use the Control Program to begin alignment. For help opening the

Control Program, see “Using the Control Program” on page 8.

Lexmark 3200 Series Control Program LPTx...

From the Control Program, click the

Cartridges

Select the

Cartridges

tab

Align

button

Status

Options

Install Black Cartridge

Install Color Cartridge

Install Photo Cartridge

Clean Print Nozzles

Align Cartridges

Options

Cartridges

DOS Printing

Ink Levels

About

Full

Low

Close Help

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The Align Cartridge dialog box appears on your screen. Depending on the cartridge combination you have installed in your printer, a test page with one or more alignment patterns is printed. Each pattern has a number under it.

Below are example test patterns:

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2 From each alignment group on the test page, locate the number

under the alignment pattern that comes closest to forming a perfectly straight line.

For example, in sample group A, pattern 5 comes closest to forming a straight line.

3 In the Align Cartridges dialog box, enter the numbers from the

printed test page as the appropriate alignment settings.

4 After you have entered a number for all of the patterns, click OK. 5 Repeat steps 2-4 until the patterns print to your satisfaction.

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Cleaning print nozzles

The print cartridge nozzle test helps you pinpoint any clogged nozzles. The nozzle test also cleans the print cartridge by cleaning the nozzles. A test line prints so you can see if the cleaning process was successful.

Use the nozzle test when you suspect the nozzles are clogged or when characters are not printing completely.

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1 Use the Control Program to run the nozzle test. For help opening

the Control Program, see “Using the Control Program” on page 8.

Lexmark 3200 Series Control Program LPTx...

From the Control Program, click the

Cartridges

Select the

Nozzles

tab

Clean Print

button

Status

Options

Install Black Cartridge

Install Color Cartridge

Install Photo Cartridge

Clean Print Nozzles

Align Cartridges

Options

Cartridges

DOS Printing

Ink Levels

Close Help

About

Full

Low

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The printer feeds a sheet of paper and prints a nozzle test pattern, similar to the one shown:

Examine the test pattern.

The example above sho ws a test pattern of all nozzles functioning correctly.

Compare the diagonal line above the printed bars to the diagonal

line below the printed bars. Look for a break in the diagonal lines. A broken line indicates

clogged nozzles. If the bottom line has fewer breaks, or better print quality than the

top line, run the test two more times. If the print quality is satisfactory after running the test three times, the print nozzles are clean. You do not need to complete the remaining steps.

If the print quality of both lines is not satisfactory after running the test three times, go to step 4.

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4 Remove and reinstall the print cartridge. 5 Repeat the nozzle test. 6 If the lines are still broken, wipe the print cartridge nozzles. For

help, see “Wiping print nozzles and contacts” on page 44.

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Wiping print nozzles and contacts

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If print quality does not improve after cleaning the print nozzles (see “Cleaning print nozzles” on page 42), the problem may be caused by dried ink on the print cartridge nozzles.

To wipe the print cartridge’s nozzles and contacts:

1 Remove the print cartridge from the printer. For help, see

“Removing a print cartridge from the printer” on page 34. Dampen a clean cloth with water and gently wipe the entire copper-

colored area, including the nozzles and contacts. When cleaning the color print cartridge, wipe the nozzles in one

direction so the colors do not mix. To dissolve dried ink, hold the damp cloth against the nozzles for

about three seconds. Gently blot and wipe dry.

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Contacts

3 Allow the copper -colored area to dry.

Reinstall the print cartridge and repeat the nozzle test. For help, see

“Cleaning print nozzles” on page 42.

5 If the nozzle test line is still broken, clean the print cartridge carrier

contacts. For help, see “Cleaning print cartridge carrier contacts” on page 45.

Cleaning print cartridge carrier contacts

Clean the print cartridge carrier contacts only if you have cleaned and wiped the print nozzles and print quality is still unsatisfactory.

To clean the print cartridge carrier contacts:

1 Raise the front cover.

The print cartridge carrier automatically moves to the loading position.

2 Unplug the printer power cord.

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This forces the print cartridges to remain in the loading position.

3 Remove both print cartridges. For help, see “Removing a print

cartridge from the printer” on page 34. Use a clean, dry cloth to clean the cartridge carrier contacts inside

the printer.

Carrier contacts

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Preserving print cartridges

5 Replace the print cartridges. For help, see “Installing or changing a

print cartridge” on page 36.

6 Close the front cover. 7 Plug the printer power cord into an electrical outlet.

If the print quality has not improved after this cleaning process, replace your print cartridge. If print quality still does not improve, your printer may require service.

To ensure the longest life from your print cartridge and optimum performance from your printer:

• Keep a print cartridge in its packaging until you are ready to

install it.

• Do not remove a print cartridge from the printer except to replace,

clean, or store it in a print cartridge storage unit. The print cartridge will not print correctly if removed from the printer and left e xposed for an extended period of time.

• If a print cartridge runs out of ink, leave the empty cartridge in the

printer until you are ready to replace it. Printing with one of the print cartridge carriers empty may cause printer problems.

• Do not refill print cartridges. Refilling empty print cartridges

invalidates your warranty. Incompatible inks can cause damage to the printhead or to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies with the printer.

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Tr oubleshooting

Chapter 6

For these situations: See page:

Bidirectional communications problems 49

Troubleshooting

Error messages

Ink low Out of memory Out of paper Paper jam Printhead failure

Error lights

The Power light is on and the Paper Feed light is blinking The Power light is blinking and the Paper Feed light blinks twice The Power light is blinking and the Paper Feed light blinks three times Both lights are on, but the printer is not printing

General printing problems

Colors on printout differ from colors on screen DOS print file takes too long to print DOS print job does not print Intermittent printing occurs Printer pauses frequently during a print job Old document prints with different fonts Parallel cable interface problems occur Printer has missing or damaged parts Printer is plugged in but nothing prints Printer prints very slowly Printer seems to be printing but no characters appear Test page does not print

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51 51 51 51

52 52 52 53 53 53 53 53 53 54 54 54

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For these situations: See page:

Paper feed problems

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Poor print quality

Printer software problems

Paper fails to feed Paper feeds multiple sheets at a time Paper jams Transparencies or glossy/photo papers stick together

Black text is not sharp Characters are not aligned correctly at left margin Characters contain white lines General print quality problems occur Poor print quality at left, right, or bottom edge of envelope Poor print quality occurs at left, right, or bottom edge of page Printed pages have alternating bands of light and dark print Printer prints improperly formed or misaligned characters Printer prints unexpected or missing characters Print is too dark or smudged Print smears on the page Solid black areas on transparencies contain white streaks

Portions of Control Program grayed out Printer software settings are not in effect Sound/voice not on Sound/voice will not turn off

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Troubleshooting

Bidirectional communications problems

Note: This section does not apply to Windows

NT 4.0 users. Bidirectional communications problems have

two primary causes:

• You are using the wrong parallel cable.

• Y our computer system is not configured for

bidirectional communications.

Replacing the parallel cable

You must use an IEEE 1284-compliant parallel cable that supports bidirectional printing. Verify your printer cable meets these specifications. To purchase a Lexmark cable, see “Ordering supplies” on page 61.

Computer configuration problems

If you have the correct parallel cable, and bidirectional communications problems persist, you may have a computer configuration problem.

Contact your computer manufacturer, or see the documentation that came with your computer to determine if your computer supports bidirectional communications.

Message: Out of memory

What to do:

• Before sending a file to print, close all other

open files in the application you are using. The printer prints a blank page when too many files are open in the same application.

• Free memory by closing other open

applications.

• Decrease the print quality of your print job.

• Consider purchasing more memory for

your personal computer.

• In Windows 3.1 or 3.11, consider

increasing the virtual memory to a larger value.

Message: Out of paper

What to do:

1 Load paper. 2 Follow the steps for your operating

system:

Windows 95, 98, 3.1, or 3.11

Press the Paper Feed button .

Windows NT 4.0

Resend the print job.

Message: Paper jam

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Error messages

Message: Ink low

What to do:

Your print cartridge is running out of ink. You need to purchase a new print cartridge.

What to do:

1 Press the power button to turn the

printer off.

2 Pull firmly on the paper to remove it. If

you cannot reach the paper because it is too far into the printer, raise the front cover and pull the paper out from the front of the printer.

3 Close the front cover.

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4 Make sure the media selector is set to the

5 Resend your print job. Start with the page

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Message: Printhead failure

What to do:

1 Clean the print cartridge carrier contacts

2 Reinstall both print cartridges in the

3 Print a Test Page.

4 Did the message reappear?

correct position on the printer. For help, see “(D) Media selector” on page 3.

on which the paper jam occurred.

and wipe the print cartridge print nozzles of both print cartridges.

For help, see “Wiping print nozzles and contacts” on page 44 and “Cleaning print cartridge carrier contacts” on page 45.

printer.

Windows 95, 98, 3.1, or 3.11:

a From the printer's Control Program,

click the Status tab.

b Click Print Test Page.

Windows NT 4.0:

a From the Printers folder, right-click

the printer icon for your Lexmark Color Jetprinter.

b Choose Properties from the sidebar

menu.

c Click the Cartridges tab. d Click Print Test Page.

YES. There may be a problem with one of the print cartridges. Continue with step 5.

NO. You have solved the problem.

5 Remove the Black or Photo print cartridge

from the printer. For help, see “Remo ving a print cartridge from the printer” on page

34.

6 Print a test page. 7 Did the message reappear?

YES. Reinstall the Black or Photo print cartridge. For help, see “Installing or changing a print cartridge” on page 36.

NO. The problem is with the Black or Photo print cartridge. Continue with “Replacing the print cartridge.”

8 Remove the Color print cartridge. 9 Print a test page.

10 Did the message reappear?

YES. Your printer requires service. See your printer registration card for the appropriate telephone number for your country.

NO. The problem is with the Color print cartridge. Continue with “Replacing the print cartridge.”

Replacing the print cartridge

1 Replace the faulty print cartridge with a

new print cartridge. For help, see “Installing or replacing print cartridges” on page 34.

2 Print a test page. 3 Did the message reappear?

YES. Your printer requires service. See your printer registration card for the appropriate telephone number for your country.

NO. You have solved the problem.

Troubleshooting

Error lights

If you have a paper jam:

1 Raise the front cover. 2 Remove the paper. 3 Press the Paper Feed button .

For help, see “Paper jam” on page 49.

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Power light Paper Feed light

Light pattern: The Power light is on and the Paper Feed light is blinking

The printer may be out of paper or have a paper jam. Check your screen for any error messages.

What to do:

If the printer is out of paper:

1 Load paper. 2 Press the Paper Feed button .

If the printer has a paper jam:

1 Raise the front cover. 2 Remove the paper. 3 Press the Paper Feed button .

For help, see “Paper jam” on page 49.

Light pattern: The Power light is blinking and the Paper Feed light blinks twice

The print cartridge carrier has stalled or you have a paper jam. Check your screen for any error messages.

What to do:

If the print cartridge carrier has stalled:

Light pattern: The Power light is blinking and the Paper Feed light blinks three times

One of the printheads may be damaged.

What to do:

Check to see if you have a printhead failure message on your screen. To find out which cartridge is causing the problem, see “Printhead failure” on page 50.

If the problem persists, your printer needs service.

Light pattern: Both lights are on, but the printer is not printing

Your paper is loaded, but your cable connections may not be secure.

What to do:

1 Unplug the printer from the power

supply.

2 Check all cable connections. 3 Plug the printer back in.

If the problem persists, you may be using a wrong or damaged cable. For help, see “Bidirectional communications problems” on page 49.

1 Turn the printer off. 2 Wait a few seconds. 3 Turn the printer back on.

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General printing problems

Problem: Colors on printout differ from colors on screen

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What to do:

To more closely match the colors on your printouts with the colors on your screen, select the correct Document Type or Document Color.

To select Natural Color as the Document Type in Windows 95, 98, 3.1, or 3.11:

Problem: DOS print file takes too long to print

What to do:

If you are attempting to print a DOS file by sending it to the port to which the printer is connected, use the DOS Copy command. Avoid using the DOS Print command. The DOS Print command causes printing delays.

Problem: DOS print job does not print

What to do:

Check the following items:

1 From the application's File menu, click

Print (or Printer) Setup.

2 In the Printer Setup dialog box, click the

Properties, Options, or Setup button (depending on the application).

The Lexmark 3200 dialog box appears.

3 Click the Color/Quality tab. 4 Make sure Natural Color is selected.

To select Natural (Screen Match) as the Document Color in Windows NT 4.0:

1 From the application's File menu, click

Print (or Printer) Setup.

2 In the Printer Setup dialog box, click the

Properties, Options, or Setup button (depending on the application).

The Lexmark 3200 dialog box appears.

3 Click the Advanced tab. 4 From the Document Color selection, make

sure Natural (Screen Match) is selected.

• Make sure the Power light is on.

• Follow the steps for your operating system to

make sure the DOS Printing option is selected:

Windows 95, 98, 3.1, or 3.11:

1 From the printer's Control Program, click

the Options tab.

2 Make sure Disable CJ3200 DOS Printing

is not checked.

Windows NT 4.0:

1 Open the printer properties folder:

a In the Windows Printer folder, right-

click the Lexmark 3200 Color Jetprinter icon.

b In the sidebar menu, click Properties.

c Choose the Device Settings tab. 2 From DOS Printing, click DOS Printing. 3 In the Change DOS Printing Setting area,

click Enabled.

4 Click OK.

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• If you send a second DOS print job before

the first DOS print job has finished processing, neither job will print. Normally , a job is finished processing when the first page of the job prints.

• Also, make sure the Lexmark 3200 Color

Jetprinter is set as your default printer driver.

Problem: Parallel cable interface problems occur

What to do:

For help, see “Bidirectional communications problems” on page 49.

Problem: Printer has missing or damaged parts

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Problem: Intermittent printing occurs

What to do:

For help, see “Bidirectional communications problems” on page 49.

Problem: Printer pauses frequently during a print job

What to do:

If your printer pauses frequently (every two or three lines) during a print job, and the printed pages have alternating bands of light and dark print, select Enable Buffer Mode* from the Options tab.

1 From the printer's Control Program,

click the Options tab.

2 Make sure the Enable Buffer Mode

option is checked.

*Does not apply to Windows NT 4.0.

Problem: Old document prints with different fonts

What to do:

If your printer has missing or damaged parts, contact your point of purchase.

Problem: Printer is plugged in but nothing prints

What to do:

• Make sure the Power light is on.

• Make sure the printer has paper.

• Make sure the printer parallel cable is

completely plugged into the printer.

• Make sure the printer is not being held or

paused. To check the printer status, follow the steps for your operating system:

Windows 95, 98, and NT 4.0:

1 From the Printers folder, double-click

the Lexmark 3200 Color Jetprinter icon.

2 Click the Printer menu and make sure

no check mark appears next to the Pause Printing option.

What to do:

When you print a document formatted for a different printer, Windows may substitute different fonts. Line breaks and page breaks may change also. Use the software application that created the document to fix these problems, then save your changes for the next time you print.

Windows 3.1 or 3.11:

1 Open the Spool Manager. 2 Click the Queue menu and make sure

no check mark appears next to the Hold option.

Troubleshooting

• Print a printer test page. If the test page prints,

the printer is functioning properly. Check your application.

• If you are trying to print from a DOS-based

application, the problem could be with your DOS settings. Check your DOS printer port settings, driver, and your application settings.

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Problem: Printer prints very slowly

What to do:

• Decrease the print quality.

• If you are printing a text document, make sure

you are using a Black print cartridge and not a Photo cartridge.

• If you are printing a text-only document,

change the Halftone method from Air Brush to Fine Dither Pattern or Line Art Pattern (Windows 95, 98, 3.1, or 3.11) or Matrix or None (Windows NT 4.0). The Air Brush setting improves the appearance of graphics but slows the print time.

Problem: Test page does not print

What to do:

• Make sure the Power light is on.

• Make sure the parallel cable is properly

connected to the computer and printer. For help, refer to the Getting Started booklet.

• Make sure paper is loaded in the printer

correctly. For help, see “Printing on plain paper” on page 13.

• Make sure print cartridges are installed

correctly. For help, see “Installing or replacing print cartridges” on page 34.

If these suggestions do not solve the problem, your printer may need service. Refer to your printer registration card or warranty/service information for the appropriate telephone number for your country.

Paper feed problems

• Consider purchasing more memory for your

personal computer.

• Check the document you are printing. If you

are using several graphics, it may take longer to print than regular text.

Problem: Printer seems to be printing but no characters appear

What to do:

• Make sure you removed the tape before you

installed the cartridges.

• Make sure the print cartridges are properly

installed in the printer. For help, see “Installing or replacing print cartridges” on page 34.

Troubleshooting

Problem: Paper fails to feed

What to do:

1 Align the paper against the right side of

the sheet feeder.

2 Slide the media guide against the edge of

the paper.

3 Set the media selector to the correct

position on the printer. For help, see “(D) Media selector” on page 3.

4 Raise the front cover. 5 Remove any obstructions inside the

printer.

6 Close the front cover. 7 Press the Paper Feed button .

Problem: Paper feeds multiple sheets at a time

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Poor print quality

What to do:

• Make sure the paper is aligned against the

right side of the sheet feeder.

• Make sure the media guide is against the

edge of the paper.

• Make sure the media selector is set to the

correct position on the printer. For help, see “(D) Media selector” on page 3.

Problem: Paper jams

What to do:

1 Press the power button to turn the

printer off.

2 Pull firmly on the paper to remove it. If

you cannot reach the paper because it is too far into the printer, raise the front cover and pull the paper out from the front of the printer.

3 Close the front cover. 4 Make sure the media selector is set to

the correct position on the printer. For help, see“(D) Media selector” on page

5 Resend your print job. Start with the

page on which the paper jam occurred.

Problem: Transparencies or glossy/ photo papers stick together

What to do:

• Use a transparency or glossy/photo paper

designed for an inkjet printer. For ordering information, see “Ordering supplies” on page 61.

• Remove each transparency or glossy/photo

paper as it exits from the printer.

• Load transparencies one at a time.

Problem: Black text is not sharp

What to do:

• In Windows 95, 98, 3.1, or 3.11, make sure

Black Only is selected on the Color/Quality tab.

• In Windows NT 4.0, make sure a Black

print cartridge is installed and not a Photo print cartridge.

• Select a higher print quality.

Problem: Characters are not aligned correctly at left margin

What to do:

• Make sure you do not have hard-coded

(extra) spaces at the left margin.

• Align the print cartridges. For help, see

“Aligning print cartridges” on page 40.

• Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For help,

see “Cleaning print nozzles” on page 42.

Problem: Characters contain white lines

What to do:

• A print cartridge may be out of ink or low

on ink. If the Ink Low message has appeared, install a new print cartridge. For help, see “Installing or replacing print cartridges” on page 34.

• To view the ink level, check the ink level

graphic shown on the Cartridges tab or the Status tab of the Control Program. For help, see “Using the Control Program” on page

• Remove and reinstall one of the print

cartridges. For help, see “Installing or replacing print cartridges” on page 34.

Troubleshooting

• Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For help,

see “Cleaning print nozzles” on page 42.

Problem: Poor print quality at left, right, or bottom edge of envelope

• If you are printing transparencies, try

changing the fill pattern in your application software.

Troubleshooting

Problem: General print quality problems occur

What to do:

• For normal text printing, make sure you have

a black print cartridge installed instead of a photo cartridge.

• Check to make sure you are using the right

print quality and speed for the type of job you are printing.

• A print cartridge may be out of ink or low on

ink. If the Ink Low message has appeared, install a new print cartridge. For help, see “Installing or replacing print cartridges” on page 34.

To view the ink level, check the ink level graphic. For help, see “Using the printer software” on page 7.

• Change the Print Quality setting to something

other than Quick Print 600.

• Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For help,

see “Cleaning print nozzles” on page 42.

• Make sure the print cartridges are installed

correctly. For help, see “Installing or replacing print cartridges” on page 34.

• Make sure you are using the correct type of

paper.

• Adjust the Brightness and Contrast.

What to do:

Like other printers, your printer cannot print in the extreme left, right, or bottom edges of an envelope. To avoid poor print quality at the edges of the envelope, we recommend using these minimum margin settings:

Left and right margin settings must be at least

6.35 mm (0.25 in.) each for all envelope sizes. The top margin must be set to at least 1.7 mm

(0.067 in.). The bottom margin setting for all envelope sizes

must be 12.7 mm (0.5 in.).

Problem: Poor print quality occurs at left, right, or bottom edge of page

What to do:

Like other printers, your printer cannot print in the extreme left, right, or bottom edges of a page. To avoid poor print quality at the edges of the page, we recommend using these minimum margin settings:

Left and right margin settings must be at least

6.35 mm (0.25 in.) each for all paper sizes except A4.

For A4 size paper, left and right margin settings must be at least 3.37 mm (0.133 in.) each.

The top margin must be set to at least 1.7 mm (0.067 in.).

The bottom margin setting for all paper sizes must be 12.7 mm (0.5 in.) for monochrome printing and 19.5 mm (0.75 in.) for color printing.

Troubleshooting

Problem: Printed pages have alternating bands of light and dark print

What to do:

For help, see “Printer pauses frequently during a print job” on page 53.

Problem: Print smears on the page

What to do:

• If print smears as the printer prints the

page:

a Open the Printer Properties.

Troubleshooting

Problem: Printer prints improperly formed or misaligned characters

What to do:

Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For help, see “Cleaning print nozzles” on page 42. Align the print cartridges. For help, see “Aligning print cartridges” on page 40.

Problem: Printer prints unexpected or missing characters

What to do:

Make sure you have your Lexmark Color Jetprinter's printer driver selected as the default printer.

Your printer may have bidirectional communications problems. For help, see “Bidirectional communications problems” on page 49.

Problem: Print is too dark or smudged

What to do:

• Increase the Brightness setting.

• Make sure the Paper Type setting in the

printer software matches the Paper type loaded in the printer.

• Make sure the paper is straight and

unwrinkled.

b On the Color Quality tab, make sure

Dry Time Delay is checked.

• If the page is smeared by the next page

exiting the printer, the ink may still be damp when a page finishes printing. Remove the pages as they exit the printer and allow them to dry before stacking.

Problem: Solid black areas on transparencies contain white streaks

What to do:

Try using a different fill pattern in your application software.

Printer software problems

Problem: Portions of Control Program grayed out

What to do:

If the ink level indicators of the Cartridges tab are grayed out, and printer error messages and job progress information do not appear on the computer screen, see “Bidirectional communications problems” on page 49.

• Let the ink dry before handling the paper.

• Clean the print cartridge nozzles. For help,

see “Cleaning print nozzles” on page 42.

Troubleshooting

Problem: Printer software settings are not in effect

What to do:

If the printer settings you choose in the printer software are not in effect, check the settings in the software application you are using.

Troubleshooting

Printer settings in your application may override settings in the printer software. Make all printer setting changes in your application if possible. Use the printer driver to change a setting only if your application does not have that setting.

Problem: Sound/voice not on

What to do:

1 From the printer's Control Program, click

2 Make sure Sound Effects Enabled is

Problem: Sound/voice will not turn off

What to do:

1 From the printer's Control Program, click

2 Make sure Sound Effects Enabled is not

the Options tab.

checked.

the Options tab.

checked.

Troubleshooting

Installing the printer software

If your computer has a CD-ROM drive, follow the steps in the Getting Started booklet to install your printer software.

Follow the steps below to install the printer software.

Installing from diskette

Follow the instructions below to install the printer software.

Windows 95 or 98

Start Windows.

Insert Setup Disk 1 into your disk drive.

From the Start menu, choose Settings, then

choose Printers. From the Printers folder, double-click Add

Printer.

Click Next> until you are prompted by a

screen listing printer manufacturers and models.

Click Have Disk.

The Install From Disk dialog box appears.

In the “Install From Disk” dialog box, type

the letter of your disk drive (for example,

a:), and then click OK.

Click Next>.

Select the port you want to use with this

printer (for example, LPT1) and then click

Next>.

If you have other printers installed, click Yes

to use the Lexmark 3200 as the default Windows printer.

Click Finish.

When prompted by the printer software,

insert the appropriate disks into your disk drive and click OK.

When the Software License Agreement

appears, read it and click Yes to continue installing the printer software.

Windows 3.1 or 3.11

Start Windows.

Insert Setup Disk 1 into your disk drive.

From the Windows Program Manager menu

bar, choose File, and then choose Run. In the command-line text box, type the letter

of your disk drive, followed by setup (for example, a:setup), and then click OK.

When prompted by the printer software,

insert the appropriate disks into your disk drive and click OK.

Follow the instructions on the screen.

Windows NT 4.0

Start Windows.

Insert Setup Disk 1 into your disk drive.

From the Start menu, choose Run.

In the command-line text box, type the letter

of your disk drive, followed by setup (for example, a:setup), then click OK.

When prompted by the printer software,

insert the appropriate disks into your disk drive and click OK.

Follow the directions on your screen.

Installing the printer software

Appendix A

Installing the printer software

Ordering supplies

Appendix B

To order Lexmark supplies, either contact your point of purchase or any Lexmark Authorized Supplies Dealer.

You may also order supplies from Lexmark over the telephone. Check your printer registration card for the appropriate telephone number for your country.

Print cartridges

To order print cartridges from Lexmark, use these part numbers:

Cartridge type Part number

Black 12A1970 Color 12A1980 Photo 12A1990

Print cartridge storage unit

To order a print cartridge storage unit from Lexmark, use part number 17B0099.

Coated paper

For the best color and black and white printing results, use a coated paper such as Lexmark's High Resolution Premium Inkjet paper. To order Inkjet Coated paper from Lexmark, use these part numbers:

Size Number of

sheets

Letter 100 1402780 A4 100 1402781

Part number

Photo paper

To order Inkjet Photo paper from Lexmark, use these part numbers:

Size Number of

sheets

Letter 20 1372481 A4 20 1372208

Part number

Parallel cable

To order an IEEE 1284-compatible parallel cable, use Lexmark part number 1329605.

Ordering supplies

Glossy film

Labels

To print on glossy film, use Lexmark Inkjet Glossy film. To order glossy film from Lexmark, use these part numbers:

Size Number of

Ordering supplies

Letter 10 1402795 Letter 50 1402750 A4 10 1402796 A4 50 1372361

Transparencies

To print on transparencies, use Lexmark Inkjet Transparencies. To order these transparencies from Lexmark, use these part numbers:

Size Number of

Letter 20 A4 20

Greeting cards with envelopes

sheets

Part number

1402797 1402798

To order Inkjet labels from Lexmark, use these part numbers:

Sheet size

20 sheets of Letter

20 sheets of A4

Label size Labels/

sheet

1 x 2-5/8 in. 30 70X7250

2 x 4 in. 10 70X7251

63.5 x 38.1 mm21 70X7252

99.1 x 67.7 mm8 70X7253

Part number

Iron-on transfers for T-shirts

To create colorful, custom-designed T-shirts, use Lexmark Inkjet Iron-on transfers. To order Inkjet Iron-on transfers from Lexmark, use these part numbers:

Size Number of

sheets

Letter 10 1372480 A4 10 1402519

Part number

Each greeting card comes with an envelope. To order Inkjet Greeting cards from Lexmark, use these part numbers:

Size Number of

sheets

Letter 20 A4 20

Ordering supplies

Part number

1372482 70X7254

Printing from Windows NT 4.0

Appendix C

Using the Status Window

Lexmark Color Inkjet Status Window

Status Options About

PRINTING

Cancel Print

Job Progress

Name: Untitled

Time: 0:01 Page: 1/2

The Status Window appears (or runs minimized) each time you send a print job. Use the Status Window when you want to:

• Cancel a print job

• Enable Status Window options

• Monitor print jobs and print cartridge ink

levels

• View the job progress

Opening the Status Window

1 From the Start menu, click Programs. 2 Click the Lexmark 3200 program

group.

3 Click Status Window.

Ink Levels

Port: LPT1

Cancel

Help

Using the Document Defaults window

Lexmark 3200 Series ColorFine Default

Advanced

Page Setup

Use the Document Defaults when you want to:

• Adjust the quality of print jobs

• Align print cartridges

• Change document color settings

• Change Printer Properties

• Choose different sizes and types of media

• Choose page orientation

• Clean print nozzles

• Install or replace print cartridges

Cartridges

Ink Levels

Change Left Cartridge

Align Cartridges

Clean Print Nozzles

Print Test Page

Full

Low

Change Right Cartridge

Help

Cancel

• Monitor print cartridge ink levels

• Print a test page

Printing from Windows NT 4.0

Opening the Document Defaults window from your application

You can open the Document Defaults from almost any application. This allows you to change printer settings for each document you print. To open the Document Defaults:

1 Open the application's File menu. 2 Choose Print (or Printer) Setup. 3 In the Printer Setup dialog box, click the

Properties, Options, or Setup button

(depending on the application).

Printing from Windows NT 4.0

4 Change settings as needed.

Opening the Document Defaults window

When you open the Document Defaults window, the settings apply to all print jobs, unless you change them from the application.

To open the Document Defaults:

1 From the Start menu, click Settings.

2 Click Printers. 3 Right-click the Lexmark 3200 printer

icon.

4 A sidebar menu appears. 5 Click Document Defaults.

Learning more about your printer software

To learn more about the printer setting options, click the Help button at the bottom of each tab in the printer software.

Printing from Windows NT 4.0

Printing from DOS

Appendix D

You must install the following before you can print from DOS applications:

• Lexmark 3200 printer software

• PCL 3 printer driver for each DOS

application Appropriate drivers in order of preference

are:

– HP DeskJet 500C – HP DeskJet 500

You must use the HP DeskJet 500C for color output. If your application does not include drivers for the HP DeskJet 500C or the HP DeskJet 500, contact the software manufacturer for a compatible driver replacement.

Printing from a DOS application in Windows

Use these instructions only if your application runs from the DOS prompt in Windows.

When you print from a DOS application, your printer uses PCL 3 emulation. You must install a printer driver for PCL 3 emulation in each DOS application.

In Windows 3.1or 3.11, avoid switching from your DOS application to another application while your job is printing. See the Readme file for your Lexmark printer for more information.

1 Follow the steps for your operating

system to enable DOS printing:

Windows 95, 98, 3.1, or 3.11

a Make sure you are in Windows, not

native DOS.

b From the Control Program, click the

Options

For help opening the Control Program, see “Using the Control Program” on page 8.

c Make sure

Printing (Enable DOS Printing to other Printers)

Note:

tab.

Lexmark 3200 Series Control Program on LPT1

Status

Options

Control Program Options

DOS Printing

Cartridges

Run Minimized

Close Status at End of Job

Sound Effects Enabled

Disable Bidi Communications

Enable Buffer Mode

Disable CJ3200 DOS Printing (Enable DOS Printing to other Printers)

About

Disable CJ3200 DOS

not

checked.

To print to non-Lexmark printers, you must reselect this option.

Help

Printing from DOS

Windows NT 4.0

a From the Start menu, click Settings. b Click Printers. c Right-click the Lexmark 3200 printer

icon. A sidebar menu appears.

d Click Properties. e Click the Device Settings tab.

Lexmark 3200 Series ColorFine Properties

General

Change ‘DOS Printing’ Setting

f Make sure DOS Printing is enabled.

Note:

To print to non-Lexmark printers, you must disable this option.

Ports Scheduling

Security

Lexmark 3200 Series ColorFine Device Settings

DOS Printing

Device Settings

DOS Printing <Enabled>

Add line feed to carriage return: <No> Character Set <PC-8> DOS Font <Courier 10> Restore DOS Defaults Help...

Enabled

Disabled

OK Cancel

Sharing

Cartridges

you are printing in black only. Choose the color version if you are printing in color and black.

If your application does not offer the HP DeskJet 500C printer driver, install the HP DeskJet 500 printer driver. You will not be able to print in color with the HP DeskJet 500 printer driver.

For help installing a printer, see your application user's documentation.

You can use the printer driver for your Lexmark 3200 Color Jetprinter to change printer settings that are not in your application. For help, see “Changing print settings for DOS applications.”

4 Print as you normally would from your

application.

Changing print settings for DOS applications

If possible, use options in your DOS application to change printer settings. Use the following steps only if you want to change a printer setting that does not exist in your DOS application. Settings in your DOS application override settings in the driver.

g Click OK.

2 Start your application from DOS.

For help, see your Windows documentation.

3 Install the HP DeskJet 500C as the current

printer in the DOS application from which you are printing.

Some applications offer a color or black (mono) version of the HP DeskJet 500C driver. Choose the black (mono) version if

Printing from DOS

Windows 95, 98, 3.1, or 3.11

1 From the Control Program, click the

DOS Printing tab.

Lexmark 3200 Series Control Program on LPT1

Cartridges

Defaults

DOS Printing

Font Settings

Char Set

Font

Enable Font Download

Other Graphics CR

Text Scale Mode Perforation Skip High Speed Printing

Form Feed Timeout

About

PC-8

Courier 10

75 dpi CR Only

Help

OptionsStatus

Print Quality

Quality

Ink Saver

Paper Size Source

Type Orientation

Print Fonts

Emulation Driver

Letter

Off

Letter Auto Feed Plain Paper

Portrait

For help opening the Control Program, see “Using the Control Program” on page 8.

2 Change settings as needed.

Windows NT 4.0

5 Click the Device Settings tab.

Lexmark 3200 Series ColorFine Properties

General

Lexmark 3200 Series ColorFine Device Settings

Change ‘DOS Printing’ Setting

Ports Scheduling

Security

DOS Printing

Device Settings

DOS Printing <Enabled>

Add line feed to carriage return: <No> Character Set <PC-8> DOS Font <Courier 10> Restore DOS Defaults Help...

Enabled

Disabled

Sharing

Cartridges

OK Cancel

6 Change settings as needed. 7 Click OK to save the settings.

Note: When you make changes on the DOS

Printing tab or Device Settings tab, they apply to DOS print jobs only. When you make changes on other tabs, they apply to all print jobs.

Printing from DOS

1 From the Start menu, click Settings. 2 Click Printers. 3 Right-click the Lexmark 3200 printer

icon. A sidebar menu appears.

4 Click Properties.

Printing to a file

To print a document that has been processed by the driver and stored in a file (that is, printed to file):

1 Make sure you are in Windows, not

native DOS.

2 Start your application from DOS. 3 For help, see your Windows

documentation.

4 Create a print file using the “Print to

File” function of your application. For help on printing to a file, see your application user's documentation.

Printing from DOS

5 Use this DOS command to copy the print

file to the port where the printer is connected:

copy filename lptn /b

In the command example:

Some applications offer a color or black (mono) version of the HP DeskJet 500C driver. Choose the black (mono) version if you are printing in black only. Choose the color version if you are printing in color and black.

Printing from DOS

Note: Avoid using the DOS Print command to

Printing from non-Windows DOS applications

Follow these steps if your application runs from the native DOS prompt, but does not run from the DOS prompt in Windows.

Note: This section does not apply to Windows

1 From the printer's Control Program, click

2 Make sure Disable CJ3200 DOS

3 Exit Windows. 4 Start your DOS application. 5 Install the HP DeskJet 500C as the current

– copy –

is the DOS copy command.

filename

is the name of the print

file you created.

–lpt

is the port where your printer is connected. For example, lpt1 or lpt2.

instructs the computer to send

–/b

the data in binary form.

send a job to the printer port. The Print command causes printing delays.

NT 4.0 users.

the Options tab. For help opening the Control Program,

see “Using the Control Program” on page

Printing (Enable DOS Printing to other Printers) is not checked.

printer in the DOS application from which you are printing.

If your application does not offer the HP DeskJet 500C printer driver, install the HP DeskJet 500 printer driver. You will not be able to print in color with the HP DeskJet 500 printer driver.

For help installing a printer, see your application user's documentation.

6 Create a print file using the “Print T o File”

function of your application. For help on printing to a file, see your application user's documentation.

7 Exit the DOS application. 8 Start Windows. 9 Double-click the MS-DOS icon in the

Main group of Windows.

10 Use this DOS command to copy the print

file to the port where the printer is connected:

copy filename lptn /b

In the command example:

– copy –

is the DOS copy command.

filename

is the name of the print

file you created.

–lpt

is the port where your printer is connected. For example, lpt1 or lpt2.

instructs the computer to send

–/b

the data in binary form.

Note: Avoid using the DOS Print command to

send a job to the printer port. The Print command causes printing delays and may corrupt the print job.

Printing from DOS

Notices and safety information

Appendix E

Notices and safety information

Electronic emission notices

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Information Statement

The Lexmark 3200 Color Jetprinter has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

The FCC Class B limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a

circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult your point of purchase or service

representative for additional suggestions.

The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than recommended cables or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment. Unauthorized changes or modifications could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Note: To assure compliance with FCC

regulations on electromagnetic interference for a Class B computing device, use a properly shielded and grounded cable such as Lexmark part number 1329605. 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 Lab Operations Lexmark International, Inc. 740 New Circle Road NW Lexington, KY 40550 (606) 232-3000

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

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Industry Canada Compliance Statement

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian InterferenceCausing Equipment Regulations.

Avis de conformité aux normes d’Industrie Canada

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

European Community (EC) directives conformity

This product is in conformity with the protection requirements of EC Council directives 89/336/ EEC and 73/23/EEC on the approximation and harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility and safety of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits.

A declaration of conformity with the requirements of the Directive has been signed by the Director of Manufacturing and Technical Support, Lexmark International, S.A., Boigny, France.

This product satisfies the Class B limits of EN 55022 and safety requirements of EN 60950.

Japanese VCCI notice

The United Kingdom Telecommunications Act 1984

This apparatus is approved under the approval number NS/G/1234/J/100003 for the indirect connections to the public telecommunications systems in the United Kingdom.

Safety information

• If your product is NOT marked with this symbol , it MUST be connected to an electrical outlet that is properly grounded.

• The power cord must be connected to an electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible.

• Refer service or repairs, other than those described in the operating instructions, to a professional service person.

• This product is designed, tested and approved to meet strict global safety standards with the use of specific Lexmark components. The safety features of some parts may not always be obvious. Lexmark is not responsible for the use of other replacement parts.

Consignes de sécurité

• Si le symbole n'apparaît PAS sur votre p roduit, ce dernie r DOIT être branché sur une prise de courant mise à la terre.

• Le câble d'alimentation doit être connecté à une prise de courant placée près du produit et facilement accessible.

• L'entretien et les réparations autres que ceux décrits dans les instructions d'emploi doivent être effectués par le personnel de maintenance qualifié.

• Ce produit a été conçu, testé et approuvé pour respecter les normes strictes de sécurité globale lors de l'utilisation de composants Lexmark spécifiques. Les caractéristiques de sécurité de certains éléments ne sont pas toujours évidentes. Lexmark ne peut être tenu responsable de l'utilisation d'autres pièces de rechange.

Norme di sicurezza

• Se il prodotto NON è contrassegnato con questo simbolo DEVE essere collegato lo stesso ad una presa elettrica con messa a terra.

• Il cavo di alimentazione deve essere collegato ad una presa elettrica posta nelle vicinanze del prodotto e facilmente raggiungibile.

• Per la manutenzione o le riparazioni, escluse quelle descritte nelle istruzioni operative, consultare il personale di assiste nza autorizzato.

• Il prodotto è stato progettato, testato e approvato in conformità a severi standard di sicurezza e per l’utilizzo con c ompo nenti Lexmark specifici. Le caratteristiche di sicurezza di alcune parti non sempre sono di immediata comprensione. Lexmark non è responsabile per l’utilizzo di parti di ricambio di altri produttori.

Sicherheitshinweise

• Falls der Drucker nicht mit diesem Symbol markiert ist, muß er an eine ordnungsgemäß geerdete Steckdose angeschlossen werden.

• Das Netzkabel muß an eine Steckdose angeschlossen werden, die sich in der Nähe des Geräts befindet und lei cht zugänglic h ist.

• Wartungsarbeiten und Reparaturen, mit Ausnahme der in der Betriebsanleitung näher beschriebenen, sollten Fachleuten überlassen werden.

• Dieses Produkt und die zugehörigen Komponenten wurden entworfen und getestet, um beim Ei nsatz die weltweit gültigen Sicherheitsanforderungen zu erfüllen. Die sicherheitsrelevanten Funktionen der Bauteile und Optionen sind nicht immer offensichtlich. Sofern Teile eingesetzt werden, die

Notices and safety information

nicht von Lexmark sind, wird von Lexmark keinerlei Verantwortung oder Haftung für dieses Produkt übernommen.

Pautas de seguridad

• Si su producto NO tiene este símbolo, , es IMPRESCINDIBLE conectarlo a una toma de corriente eléctrica con toma de tierra correcta.

• El cable de alimentación deberá conectarse a una toma de corriente situada cerca del producto y de fácil acceso.

• Cualquier servicio o reparación deberá realizarse por parte del personal cualificado, a menos que se trate de las averías descritas en las instrucciones de utilización.

• Este producto se ha diseñado, verificado y aprobado para cumplir los más estrictos estándares de seguridad global usando los componentes específicos de Lexmark. Puede que las características de seguridad de algunas piezas no sean siempre evidentes. Lexmark no se hace responsable del uso de otras piezas de recambio.

Veiligheidsvoorschriften

• Zorg ervoor dat uw produkt is aangesloten op een geaard stopcontact als het produkt NIET is gemarkeerd met det symbool .

• Het netsnoer moet worden aangesloten op een gemakkelijk bereikbaar stopcontact in de buurt van het produkt.

• Neem contact op met een professionele onderhoudstechnicus voor onderhoud en reparaties die niet in de bij het produkt geleverde instructies beschreven worden.

• Dit product is ontworpen, getest en goedgekeurd om te voldoen aan strenge internationale veiligheidsvoorschriften. Deveiligheidsvoorzieningen van bepaalde onderdelen zullen niet altijd duidelijk zichtbaar zijn. Lexmark is niet verantwoordelijk voor het gebruik van andere vervangende onderdelen.

Sikkerhedsoplysninger

• Hvis dit produkt IKKE er markeret med dette symbol , SKAL det sluttes til en stikkontakt med jordforbindelse.

• Ledningen skal sluttes til en stikkontakt, der er tæt på produktet og som er let tilgængelig.

• Service og reparationer, som ikke er beskrevet i brugsanvisningen, skal udføres af en kvalificeret tekniker.

• Dette produkt er udviklet, testet og godkendt i overensstemmelse med Lexmarks verdensomspændende standarder for sikkerhed. Delenes sikkerhedsfunktioner kan være skjulte. Lexmark påtager sig intet ansvar for brugen af uoriginale reservedele.

Sikkerhetsinformasjon

• Hvis produktet ditt ikke er merket med dette symbolet,

, må det bare kobles til en stikkontakt som er jordet.

• Ledningen må være koblet til en stikkontakt nær produktet. Stikkontakten må være lett tilgjengelig.

• La bare kvalifisert personale ta seg av service og reparasjon som ikke er direkte beskrevet i bruksanvisningen.

• Dette produktet er utviklet, testet og godkjent i overensstemmelse med strenge verdensomspennende sikkerhetsstandarder for bestemte Lexmark-deler. Delenes sikkerhetsfunksjoner kan være skjulte. Lexmark er ikke ansvarlig for bruk av uoriginale reservedeler.

Säkerhetsanvisningar

• Om produkten INTE är märkt med denna symbol MÅSTE den anslutas till ett jordat vägguttag.

• Nätkabeln måste anslutas till ett lättåtkomligt vägguttag i närheten av maskinen.

• Låt endast utbildad servicepersonal utföra sådan service och sådana reparationer som inte beskrivs i handledningen.

• Denna produkt är utformad, testad och godkänd för att uppfylla internationella säkerhetsbestämmelser när den används tillsammans med andra Lexmark-produkter. Säkerhetsegenskaperna för vissa delar är inte helt uppenbara. Lexmark frånsäger sig ansvaret om delar av ett annat fabrikat används.

Informació de seguretat

• Si el vostre producte NO està marcat amb el símbol , S’HAURÀ de connectar a una presa elèctrica de terra.

• El cable de potència s’haurà de connectar a una presa de corrent propera al producte i fàcilment accessible.

• Si heu de fer una reparació que no figuri entre les descrites a les instruccions de funcionament, confieu-la a un professional.

• Aquest producte està dissenyat, comprovat i aprovat per tal d'acomplir les estrictes normes de seguretat globals amb la utililització de components específics de Lexmark. Les característiques de seguretat d'algunes peces pot ser qu e no sempre siguin òbvies. Lexmark no es responsabilitza de l'us d'altres peces de recanvi.

Turvaohjeet

• Jos tuotteessa ei ole tätä tunnusta, , sen saa kytkeä vain maadoitettuun pistorasiaan.

• Tuotteen verkkojohto on kytkettävä sitä lähellä olevaan pistorasiaan. Varmista, että kulku pistorasian luo on esteetön.

• Muut kuin käyttöohjeissa mainitut huolto- tai korjaustoimet on jätettävä huoltoedustajalle.

• Tämä tuote on testattu ja hyväksytty. Se täyttää korkeat maailmanlaajuiset turvallisuusvaatimukset, kun siinä käytetään tiettyjä Lexmarkin valmistusosia. Joidenkin osien turvallisuusominaisuudet eivät aina ole itsestään selviä. Lexmark ei vastaa muiden kuin alkuperäisten osien käytöstä.

Informações de segurança

• Se o produto NÃO estiver marcado com este símbolo, , é necessário ligá-lo a uma tomada com ligação à terra.

• O cabo deve ser ligado a uma tomada localizada perto do produto e facilmente acessível.

• Para todos os serviços ou reparações não referidos nas instruções de operação, deve contactar um técnico dos serviços de assistência.

• Este produto foi concebido, testado e aprovado para satisfazer os padrões globais de segurança na utilização de componentes específicos da Lexmark. As funções de segurança de alguns dos componentes podem não ser sempre óbvias. A Lexmark não é responsável pela utilização de outros componentes de substituição.

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Informações de segurança

• Se o produto NÃO estiver marcado com este símbolo, , ele DEVE SER conectado a uma tomada elétrica com ligação à terra.

• O cabo de alimentação deve ser conectado a uma tomada elétrica localizada perto do produto e de fácil acesso.

• Para todos os serviços ou reparações não descritos nas instruções de operação, entre em contato com um técnico dos serviços de assistência.

• Este produto está projetado, testado e aprov ado para satisfazer os padrões globais de segurança para uso de componentes específicos da Lexmark. Os recursos de segurança de alguns componentes podem não ser sempre óbvios. A Lexmark n ão é responsável pelo uso de outros componentes de substituição.

Notices and safety information

Statement of limited warranty

Lexmark International, Inc. Lexington, KY

This warranty applies to the United States and Canada. For customers outside the U.S. and Canada, refer to the country-specific warranty information that came with your printer.

Lexmark 3200 Color Jetprinter

This Statement of Limited Warranty applies to this product if it was originally purchased for your use, and not for resale, from Lexmark or a Lexmark remarketer, referred to in this statement as “Remarketer.”

Warranty

Lexmark warrants that this product:

• Is manufactured from new parts, or new and

serviceable used parts, which perform like new parts,

• Is free from defects in material and

workmanship,

• Conforms to Lexmark’s official published

specifications, and

• Is in good working order.

If this product does not function as warranted during the warranty period, contact a Remarketer or Lexmark for repair without charge.

If this product is a feature or option, this statement applies only when that feature or option is used with the product for which it was designed. To obtain warranty service, you may be required to present the feature or option with the product.

If you transfer this product to another user, warranty service under the terms of this statement is available to that user for the remainder of the warranty period. You should transfer proof of original purchase and this statement to that user.

Warranty service

The warranty period is 12 months and starts on the date of original purchase as shown on the purchase receipt.

To obtain warranty service you may be required to present proof of original purchase. Warranty service will be provided at a Remarketer or a Lexmark designated location. You may be required to deliver your product to the Remarketer or Lexmark, or ship it prepaid and suitably packaged to a Lexmark designated location. You are responsible for loss of, or damage to, a product in transit to the Remarketer or the designated location.

When warranty service involves the exchange of a product or part, the item replaced becomes the property of the Remarketer or Lexmark. The replacement may be a new or repaired item. The replacement item assumes the remaining warranty period of the original product.

Replacement is not available to you if the product you present for exchange is defaced, altered, in need of a repair not included in warranty service, or damaged beyond repair. Also, such product must be free of any legal obligation or restrictions that prevent its exchange.

Before you present this product for warranty service, remove all programs, data, and removable storage media.

Statement of limited warranty

Appendix F

Statement of limited warranty

Extent of warranty

We do not warrant uninterrupted or error-free operation of a product.

Warranty service does not include repair of failures caused by:

• Modification or attachments

• Accidents or misuse

• Unsuitable physical or operating environment

• Maintenance by anyone other than Lexmark or a

Lexmark authorized servicer

• Operation of a product beyond the limit of its duty

cycle

Statement of limited warranty

• Failure to have installed a maintenance kit as

specified (if applicable)

• Use of printing media outside of Lexmark

specifications

• Use of other than Lexmark supplies (such as toner

cartridges, inkjet cartridges, and ribbons)

• Use of other than Lexmark product or component

ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD. NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.

This is true even if you advise Lexmark or a Remarketer of the possibility of such damages. Lexmark is not liable for any claim by you based on a third party claim.

This limitation of remedies also applies to any developer of materials supplied to Lexmark. Lexmark’s and the developer’s limitations of remedies are not cumulative. Such developer is an intended beneficiary of this limitation.

For further explanation of your warranty alternatives and the nearest Lexmark authorized servicer in your area, please contact Lexmark at 1-800-LEXMARK (1-800-539-6275), or on the World Wide Web at http://www.lexmark.com.

Additional rights

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Limitation of liability

Your sole remedy under this Statement of Limited Warranty is set forth in this section. For any claim concerning performance or nonperformance of Lexmark or a Remarketer for this product under this Statement of Limited Warranty, you may recover actual damages up to the limit set forth in the following paragraph.

Lexmark's liability for actual damages from any cause whatsoever will be limited to the greater of 1) $5,000 or 2) the amount you paid for the product that caused the damages. This limitation of liability will not apply to claims by you for bodily injury or damage to real property or tangible personal property for which Lexmark is legally liable. In no event will Lexmark be liable for any lost profits, lost savings, incidental damage, or other economic consequential damages.

Statement of limited warranty

Glossary

Air brush

A halftoning method for superior quality graphics.

CD-ROM

Compact disk drive.

dithering

When images are printed using the dithering selections from the halftoning area, the printer driver uses a matrix of dots to represent the image. You may need to experiment to find the halftone best suitable for a particular picture. In most cases, the Air Brush setting produces the best results.

dpi

Dots-per-inch.

driver

see printer driver.

fine dither

A halftone method used for detailed graphics with limited shading.

font

A set of characters of a given size and style.

hard disk drive

A stand-alone hardware unit that offers additional data storage for your computer and can read and store data on diskettes. Also called hard disk or fixed disk drive.

icon

A representation or symbol.

inkjet

A non-impact printing technology that creates characters and graphics by the composition of programmed patterns of ink dots.

interface

A data conversion device that allows communication between the printer and the computer. See also parallel interface.

line art

A halftone method used for simple line art and computer graphics.

Matrix

A faster halftoning method used in the Windows NT 4.0 printer software which gives excellent print quality, but takes less time to print.

halftone

An array in which dots are placed to simulate colors and shades of gray.

MB (megabyte)

A unit of measure for storage capacity. One megabyte equals 1,048,576 bytes.

parallel interface

A type of connection that links a printer to a computer, by which all 8 bits of a character are sent at the same time. See also interface.

Glossary

print cartridge

The ink reservoir and printhead unit.

Glossary

printer driver

A program that translates the language of a software application to the language of the printer so the two can communicate data.

software application

Any program loaded on your computer used to perform a specific task; for example, a word processing or spreadsheet program.

specialty media

This includes greeting cards, iron-on transfers, photo paper, glossy film, transparencies, and index cards.

Glossary

Index

aligning print cartridges 40

banner paper holder 4 banner paper support 4 banner paper, removing 27 banners, printing 25 bidirectional communications problems

black cartridge

installing 34 ordering 61 replacing 34

carrier contacts, cleaning 45 cartridges

see print cartridges coated paper, ordering 61 color cartridge

installing 34

ordering 61

replacing 34 completing the cartridge installation 38 Control Program

opening in Windows 3.1, 3.11 9

opening in Windows 95, 98 8 customized paper sizes, printing 20

disposing of a cartridge 35 Document Defaults, opening in Windows

NT 4.0 64

DOS printing

changing print settings 66 from native DOS 68 to file 67

electronic emission notices 69 envelopes, printing 19 error lights 51 error messages 49 extra banner paper, removing 27

front cover 3

general printing problems 52 glossary 75 glossy film, ordering 62 greeting cards

ordering 62 printing 22

Index

index cards, printing 19 ink cartridges

see print cartridges installing the printer software 59 iron-on transfers

ordering 62

printing 23

labels, ordering 62 loading paper 13

media guide 2 media selector 3, 16

opening

Control Program in Windows 3.1, 3.11 9

Control Program in Windows 95, 98 8

Document Defaults in Windows NT 4.0

64 Printer Properties in Windows 95, 98 10 Spool Manager 11 Status Window 63

ordering supplies 61

paper

coated 61 feed problems 54 loading 13 ordering 61 printing 13

paper exit tray 3 paper feed button 5 paper support 2 parallel cable, ordering 61 parts of the printer 2 photo cartridge

installing 34 ordering 61

replacing 34 photo paper, ordering 61 photos, printing 28 postcards, printing 19 print cartridge storage unit

ordering 61

using 35 print cartridges

aligning 40

changing 36

cleaning 42

cleaning carrier contacts 45

disposing of 35

installing 34, 36

ordering 61

preserving 46

removing 34

replacing 34

storing 35

wiping nozzles and contacts 44 print nozzles

cleaning 42

testing 42

wiping 44 print quality problems 55 Printer Properties

opening in Windows 95, 98 10 printer software

Control Program 8

Document Defaults 63

installing 59

Printer Properties 9

problems 58

Index

Spool Manager 11 Status Window 63 updating 38

using 7 printer software problems 58 printing

banners 25

customized paper sizes 20

envelopes 19

greeting cards 22

iron-on transfers 23

photos 28

plain paper 13

transparencies 17 printing problems 52

safety information 70 sheet feeder 2 software problems 58 sound/voice

turn off 58

turn on 58 Spool Manager, opening 11 Status Window, opening 63 supplies, ordering 61

print quality problems 55 printer software problems 58

United Kingdom Telecommunications Act

1984 70

voice/sound

turn off 58 turn on 58

warranty information 73

Index

transparencies

ordering 62

printing 17 troubleshooting 47

bidirectional communications problems

49 error lights 51 error messages 49 general printing problems 52 paper feeding problems 54

Index

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Lexmark 3200 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

Understanding your printer

Using the parts of the printer

Using the printer's buttons and lights

Using the printer software

Using the Control Program

Using the Printer Properties

Printing on plain paper

Loading paper

Checking printer settings

Printing everything else

Printing on special print media

Printing transparencies

Printing envelopes, index cards, or postcards

Printing on customized paper sizes

Printing greeting cards

Printing iron-on transfers

Printing banners

Printing photos

Caring for your printer

Installing or replacing print cartridges

Aligning print cartridges

Cleaning print nozzles

Wiping print nozzles and contacts

Cleaning print cartridge carrier contacts

Preserving print cartridges

Tr oubleshooting

Installing the printer software

Installing from diskette

Ordering supplies

Print cartridges

Print cartridge storage unit

Coated paper

Photo paper

Parallel cable

Glossy film

Labels

Transparencies

Greeting cards with envelopes

Iron-on transfers for T-shirts

Printing from Windows NT 4.0

Using the Status Window

Using the Document Defaults window

Printing from DOS

Printing from a DOS application in Windows

Changing print settings for DOS applications

Windows 95, 98, 3.1, or 3.11

Windows NT 4.0

Printing to a file

Printing from non-Windows DOS applications

Notices and safety information

Electronic emission notices

Safety information

Statement of limited warranty

Glossary

Index