20 Most Recent Lexmark X85 All-In-One InkJet Printer Questions & Answers

It could be that the lock mechanism has gone bad. Please contact Lexmark technical support center for assistance.

There could be something in the paper feeder that's blocking the paper path. Please follow steps below to identify and fix the problem:

1. Remove the sheets of paper from the feeder.

2. Grab a flashlight and look inside for any debris.

3. If you're willing and physically able, you may also turn the printer over. Any debris should just freely roll out from the feeder.

4. If feeder is clear, place the printer back on the table, open the printer cover and remove the cartridges.

5. Check the cartridge area for any obstructions/debris that could cause this error or problem.

6. If cartridge area is clear, close the cover.

7. Unplug and re-plug the printer into the power outlet to reset it.

8. When the printer turns on, reinsert the cartridges and load some paper. Try to print again.
ns Serif"'>6. When the printer turns on, reinsert one cartridge first.

7. Close the printer cover and check for any errors.

8. If no error appears, reinsert the other cartridge. Close the printer cover.

9. Replace whichever cartridge is causing the error to appear with a new cartridge.

You simply need to find a way to clean the inside of the printer, especially the rollers of dust. I will explain.

This is sort of scenario is usually caused by dust inside the printer. Dust has a way of preventing the sensors from detecting paper. Also it prevents the rollers from having a firm grip on the paper while picking paper. Sometime one side grips well and tries to pick the paper while the other doesn't resulting in a jammed. I will suggest you get a long handle brush and try to reach as far inside the printer as possible and brush (from the back and front). If you have a blower you may also use it to blow well into the interior of the printer (If you do not have a blower the brushing will still do if you do it well.) This, if properly done should do it. Brush especially the rollers etc.

if you are running Windows 7, then connect the printer with computer via USB cable, it will detect it automatically and try to find the drivers from internet, if it does, oK, othewise download drivers from here
http://www.bioticaindia.com/lexmark-x85.html
or http://www.lexmark.co.uk/lexmark/product/home/170/0,6970,252735_653399414_472828074_en,00.html?tabId=7
and install it
hope it helps, if so rate the solution

It needs a thorough cleaning inside, and a lube job as all of the lubrication has dried up. Call around but this type of a maintenance is usually about $25.00. J.

Push the red button down that's found behind the printer to unlock the scanner. If you need more assistance, leave a comment and I'll get back to it. Thanks.

These are the Lexmark X85 printer drivers available for download in the Lexmark website:
- Driver for Microsoft Windows 2000 (for Windows 2000 only)
- Driver for Lexmark X84-X85 (for Windows XP only)
- Lexmark X84-X84 Driver for Mac OS X 10.1.x, Mac OS X 10.2.x, and Mac OS X 10.3.x.
If the operating system of your computer is not listed here, that means there is no printer driver available for it. Hope this helps. If you need more assistance, leave a comment and I'll get back to it. Thanks.

You should have settings for "draft", "normal" and photograph.
Try the other settings and review the changes. If the "photo" setting does not give good color, then the cartridge is clogged or bad. I have set the cartridge in a coffee saucer of about 1/4 of water for a minute, then LIGHTLY wiped with a tissue - and it worked fine after that. Good luck

hiya,
Have a look at this link to lexmark, it will tell you everything you need to know for installing your printer.
Lexmark X85 install guide
Regards
Mike

Try with the driver for vista. It Works.

http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=content&id=DR7353&actp=search&viewlocale=en_US&userlocale=EN_US&segment=DOWNLOAD&productcode=LEXMARK_X5470&searchid=1264506973718

call Lexmark's toll free tech support # 1-800-539-6275. Have the printer's serial # ready.
They still give me free support on my 1020 and it's been out of warranty for years.

go to www.driversguide.com easy free site has all the latest drivers

try to reinstall the driver of your printer....

This may sound silly, but did you try turning the printer off (and unplugging) for a while (several minutes or more) to see if it can re-set itself?

This forum gives you a walk thru on how to make windows 7 work.
http://www.sevenforums.com/drivers/5499-lexmark-drivers.html
Good luck!

and your printer is on the approved listing for Vista??? Vista has had some problems with drivers and installing ...

Please check the compatability listing.