I have a Lexmark 2300 connected via USB (only choice). Pluging in USB prompts new device found and windows installs drivers off cd along with software. But the status is always "cannot communicate with printer". Tried re-install, tried installing directly off cd... restart with off, on, plugged, unplugged, different usb port (front & back). I have even tried installing staright off disk instead of with windows prompt to install. Ports work fine, cable is fine. Copier on printer works fine in standalone. System resources are superior. Returned printer for a new one, same problem. Default printer = check. Cartridge installed correctly = check. Updated drivers = check. Bought a new USB 2.0 cable = check. USB port selected = check. I have very good computer knowledge but this one is throwing me for a loop. Lexmark technical support cant even figure it out! This is my second time around on answers. HELP ME PLEASE!
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Your problem is that you let Windows install the drivers.  You have to follow the instructions in the manual which state and I am paraphrasing "do not install using the Windows new hardware found wizard".  You have to install the drivers from the CD menu, NOT WINDOWS new hardware found wizard.  Don't ask me why, that's the way it is.  It's not the printer... it's not your hardware... it's the fact you DID NOT follow the instructions in the manual.  Go back to a time before you installed the drivers and for your sake... read the instructions.  I have the same printer... I can read directions.\n\nSaid directions are also on the quickstart guide... so... I won't say anything else.
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You don't need to purhcase the installation disc.  Lexmark has all the software you need to get the printer up and running.  \n\nhttp://downloads.lexmark.com/cgi-perl/downloads.cgi?isoctry=us&isolang=en
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This has happened to one of my co-workers at my site; it seems MS WORD had a different default printer, make sure the printer that your file is going to be sent through is the one you intend it to go to, and see if that works.\n\nFile>Print Setup
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Either your printer is switched off or your printers driver is not installed. You must install your printer bu going to START -> PRINTERS AND FAXES-> ADD A PRINTER
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Have you tried Lexmark web site and download latest X73 drivers for your operating system?\n\nX73 drivers are at link below. Good luck!
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how good are you with parts and a screw driver. if you are good at taking things apart then take the printer apart and find the jam put it back togehter and see if it works make sure you unplug it fromt he computer and from the wall first
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If you have gone to the trouble of replacing both the black to no avail then unfortunately the contacts inside the printer are shot.     The only thing to do is replace the printer.   You can pick up very inexpensive printers new these days.  Or in a pinch pick up a comparable printer at a pawn shop so you can still use the cartridges you have purchased.\n\nLuckily for you, but not to the general public lexmark made a bunch of printers that take the 16/26  I have seen them as low as $5 as cash converters.
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Go to the lexmark website.  They should have an online owner's manual or at least a troubleshooting area where you can take steps to figure out what is wrong.  Good luck.
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Toss it...it is cheaper to replace it than to try and repair it..Nothing personal but I wouldn't use a Lexmark product if you gave it to me! Try to purchase a quality printer to meet your specifications..I love Epson and HP...you definately get what you pay for!
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Maybe the circuitry is fried.  Reinstall the printer driver, make sure none of the plastic strips are still in the printer cartridge and then reboot your computer.
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try downloading updates for your lexmark printer driver frm lexmark website. or if you have the disc try uninstalling and renstalling software..
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Here is a link to the page at Lexmark.Com that has the drivers, you will need to choose your operating system (Windows XP, Windows ME etc.) and download from there.\n\nhttp://downloads.lexmark.com/cgi-perl/downloads.cgi?ccs=229:1:0:282:0:0&emeaframe=&target=http://downloads.lexmark.com/cgi-perl/downloads.cgi&target=http://downloads.lexmark.com/cgi-perl/downloads.cgi&&req=:::::\n\nFrank
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Reinstall the driver.\n\nPress {Windows Key} + Pause Break  -> go to Hardware --> Device Manager --> and look under Univeral Serial Bus controllers.  There might be a yellow exclamation mark labled by the USB port if there is a conflict.  Uninstall the USB driver and restart Windows.  Windows, upon rebooting, should reinstall the drivers for you.
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DO NOT connect the cable before installing the software\n\nprinter software will walk you through the setup.  connecting the cable to the printer before running the software will cause the installation to fail on all new printers.  unless your printer is a vintage 1999, run the software first.  follow the software's on screen prompts which will guide you step by step through the instalation.
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The printer will have either a parallel port (a long thin connector) a USB port or a network port, or any combination of these 3.  These days, most printers can work on USB, so if the printer did not come with a USB cable, you can pick one up from any electronics store for relatively cheap.\n\nAfter you've physically connected the printer to your computer, you'll need drivers for it.  If it did not come with a CD, go online to the website for the brand of printer, and download their drivers.
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When you need a printer - buy only printer -- and not a All in One.\nDisconnect the scanner part and try using the printer only.\nCheck by replacing Scanner cable.\nIf you try to make copy (without connecting it to a coputer) what it says?
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Please visit the following web site and select the appropriate operating system you are using and then try downloading the full featured drivers for the printer.\n\nThe HP Deskjet 930C Series printer driver is available for download at the following:\n\nhttp://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?dlc=en&lc=en&os=228&product=60096&lang=en&cc=us&softwareitem=dj-20433-1\n\n     NOTE:  Clicking the link may give an error indicating it is\n            invalid.  If this occurs, copy the portion of the address\n            on the remaining line(s) and paste it at the end of the\n            address showing in your browser until the complete       address is displayed in the Address box.\n\nTo download and install the printer driver, follow the steps given\nbelow.\n\nTo download the printer driver, do the following:\n\n1.  Create a new folder (dj930) on the hard drive.  The recommended \n\nfolder path is C:&#92;dj930\n\n2.  Download the driver to the newly created C:&#92;dj930 folder.\n\nTo install the printer driver, do the following:\n\n     CAUTION:  The printer cable (USB or parallel) must be unplugged before proceeding.  Do not connect the printer cable to\nthe printer until instructed to do so by the installation software.\n\n1.  Open the C:&#92;dj930C folder and double-click the downloaded\n    "930-enu-xp.exe" file.  Once the files are loaded, the driver\n    installation screen will open.\n\n     NOTE:  If the installation screen does not open, follow the steps given below to manually open the installation screen.\n\n            a.  In the C:&#92;dj930 folder, double-click the "win2k_xp"\n                folder.\n            b.  Double-click the "Setup.exe" file to start the\n                installation program.\n\n2.  Click "Install Printer Software.\n\n     NOTE:  If this screen is not present, check the taskbar for a \n            minimized screen named 930C.  Click this item to \n            activate this screen. \n\n    Follow the instructions on the installer screen. \n\n     NOTE:  You may see a screen indicating the printer cannot be found.  Click the Try to Locate Again button to \n            continue. \n\n    After the printer has finished installing, there will be a screen \n    requiring you to click Done.\n\nThere may be one or more printers installed.  To verify the correct \nprinter has been selected, do the following:\n\n1.  Click Start and then Printers and Faxes. \n\n2.  Verify that the HP Deskjet 930c series is present.\n\n     NOTE:  There may be more than one printer with 930c in the name. \n            The one WITH series in the name is the printer driver from \n            HP.  The one WITHOUT series in the name is the built-in \n            driver included in the Windows XP operating system. \n\n3.  Make sure the HP printer driver with series in the name has a \n    checkmark next to it, indicating it is the default printer.  (To \n    make a printer the default printer, right-click the printer name \n    and select Set as Default Printer.)