My computer cant find the printer It started happening since last month. First the pc restarted when I send any print command. Then I uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers and the problem went away. Then again the problem started. I uninstalled and reinstalled the driver again, but this time the printer cannot be found by the printer wizard. It makes kind of a slow rattling noise as long as the usb cable is connected. anyone can shade some ideas? My computer cant find the printer It started happening since last month. First the pc restarted when I send any print command. Then I uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers and the problem went... » Read More My computer cant find the printer It started happening since last month. First the pc restarted when I send any print command. Then I uninstalled and reinstalled the drivers and the problem went away. Then again the problem started. I uninstalled and reinstalled the driver again, but this time the printer cannot be found by the printer wizard. It makes kind of a slow rattling noise as long as the usb cable is connected. anyone can shade some ideas? « Show Less
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You might try a repair install of Windows. Perhaps try System File Checker first, but if your Windows installation is corrupted sfc won't fix it. Btw, you go to Run, then type cmd in the field, then in the DOS window you type sfc /scannow and hit enter. This is something to do just for yucks every now and then as routine maintenance.Also, don't forget to defragment as another necessary maintenance item to do routinely.
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Yup same thing happened to me. This printer is a piece of junk !! u need to clean the print head all the time
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I purchased the printer and tried to install it on my PC, however I had to contact a website to get the printer driver. Apparently there was a new company handling this and they proceeded to wipe out my other two drivers, which I then had to reinstall. I do not recommend this printer. The original company I think is out of business and the company that took over is not helpful.I returned this item as I do not think it is a good buy or good product.
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I used an HP printer with a USB connect. The computer found and loaded the drivers, no problem. I just had to go into the control panel and change the default printer.
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yes , the same thing happens to me. This printer is a piece of trash. looking for a new printer. Won't be a HP
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In my case, I have a usb printer connection. I downloaded the drivers and installed the printer normally.
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I wonder the same thing too, I bought the printer for the same reason and am having the same problem, I just bought a tri pack Feb 21 and with almost no color printing it claims to be empty 4 months later. I've heard the printer priming itself from time to time especially when the computer wakes up from sleeping. I gues from now on i'll keep it off until im ready to print
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I don't recall if I had any issues like that or not. I'm an IT guy/computer nerd anyway so if I did, I fixed it immediately. With that said, I would recommend turning your printer off and then back on. Even try some different things like putting old cartridges in when printer is on and then turn it off, pull cartridges out and replace the new cartridges just before turning the printer back on. Make sure that any tape that may have been on the bottom of the cartridges is also removed. You'd be surprised how many people forget that. One thing to look at also, if the problem persists, is to check the settings on the actual printer and look at the ink level. If the ink level is showing that everything is full, as it should be, then the printer is at least detecting things that far. Hope this little bit will help, if not feel free to post back. If you end up having to post back, let us k ow what you be tried, and the specific issue you're having. This way I, or someone else, can give more accurate advice to further troubleshoot the issue. :)
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I have noticed that this printer is much noisier than any other printer I've owned before. It will make the grinding noise even when there is no print job....just out of the blue something is adjusted inside
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Not certain what is missing but I would recommend contacting Lexmark directly - if it is the power cord part it might be brand specific - if it is the computer cable to printer cord you might find one that is a generic that would work on amazon but, I would first go to the Lexmark customer service site and check there. My personal suggestion based on my experience with this printer would be to check out other printers - had mine about 4 months it is was such a pain that I replaced it with a cannon. Of course, it could just be that mine was a lemon.
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I had the same issue. I took the ink out, shook it and unplugged the printer and replugged it. Good to go. Hope it works for you.
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May be bad power cord or printer. I have two and not had a problem with either. I think yours came defective.
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I tricks the computer in thinking that it is still USB connected. I takes a minute or so, to auto-connect to the printer when printing. I uses an IP address to talk to the Print Server I assigned 50 to mine. I have a HP all-in-one and it works great.
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Try holding the off button several seconds to turn it completely off. Then restart your computer and then turn the printer back on. Hope this works for you. I can't wait til I can afford to buy a new one.
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Before panicking, I would unplug the printer for 30 seconds after shutting it down, and do a reboot with the new cartridge in. If that doesn't work you can try it with the old cartridge in and then change cartridges after the reboot. I'm figuring you probably have this resolved by now, so can you tell us what ended up happening? Thanks.
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If the printer recognizes that the cartridge is installed it may be that the ink jet nozzels are clogged up. Go into the maintenance menu of your printer and do a deep-cleaning of the print heads. Also press the reset/stop button on the printer for 10-12 seconds. If this doesn't work, the cartridge may not have gotten completely refilled or the ink they used to refill it is of inferior quality and is drying out. There is no way to determine exactly what is causing the problem other than taking the cartridge apart in a lab enviroment........
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Hi Greetings .. We are delighted with the printer ... But you can send an email to the seller to see that that happens .. we was that we could not print .. but the reason was because we switched to local and misconfigured but and ... we do not know if my answer serves .. But it may send a msg or call attention to clients so that they communicate with the seller. Thanks Nice day ...