How do I fix my Lexmark printer problem?

Quick fix

  1. Make sure that both your computer and your Lexmark printer are connected to your network.
  2. Restart your printer.
  3. Unplug the printer and check if there is any paper stuck in the machine, and if the toner is installed correctly.
  4. Another method is to uninstall and reinstall the printer on your computer.

How do I clear error messages on my Lexmark printer?

Open the Lexmark Solution Center program on your computer. Click “Maintenance,” and select “Install or obtain a new cartridge.” This will reset the ink counter on your printer. After you get a ready message, try to print again.

Why is my Lexmark printer not printing black?

A Lexmark printer’s black ink cartridge may get clogged or dried out if exposed to air or left unused for a long period of time. This affects the quality of your business’s printouts, because when an ink cartridge is clogged, the printer cannot use that color until you clean the nozzles.

Where is power button on Lexmark printer?

Using the control panel

Control panel part Function
1 Power button Turn on or turn off the printer. Note: To turn off the printer, press and hold the power button for five seconds.
2 Home button Go to the home screen.
3 Back button Return to the previous screen.
4 Start button Start a job, depending on which mode is selected.

How do I get my Lexmark printer out of error state?

  1. Turn off your Lexmark printer.
  2. Turn on your Lexmark printer and press and hold 2 and 6 simultaneously for at least 15 seconds.
  3. From the Service Mode, scroll down or navigate and select Restore Factory Defaults.
  4. Select Out of Service Erase, then Erase Memory.

Why is my Lexmark printer in an error state?

If your printer’s status displays “Printer in error state,” there may be a problem with the printer itself. Make sure the printer is turned on and connected to your PC by Wi-Fi or cable. Check it for low paper or ink, and be sure the cover isn’t open and the paper isn’t jammed.

How do I start my Lexmark printer?

Setting up the printer

  1. Setting up the printer. Unpack the printer. Insert the toner cartridges. Connect the cables, and then turn on the printer.
  2. Installing optional trays. Turn off the printer. Unpack the optional tray. Install the tray. Turn on the printer.