My printer won't print. It will only produce blank pages.

HI there,
It sounds like you've done everything right, and it still won't print. Your printer is dead - and you need a new one.

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VOTIT

HI!

When the printers are out of action for a while and since its alcohol based ink it tends to evaporate and glogg the head or ink!The best thing to do is to get new cartridges or if it has a separate printhead replace it!!

Hope it helps!!

If a page ejects and the cartridge carrier moves, then its unlikely to be the cable. It has to be something in the ink delivery system. Make sure the cartridges are seated properly.
Shut off everything disconnect the cable from the printer to the computer.
It is either a USB cable or a larger cable.

Hold down the top button and turn on the printer only.

It should do a self test.

If this does not work check manual for self-test

If it prints correctly then the problem is installation or cable

Instructions

1. Check the display for an error message. If the display reads "Clearing paper from printer," the engine has detected a jam and is attempting to eject the jammed pages automatically. These pages will often be blank.
   
2. Check the display for "Performing PRINT/STOP TEST" or "Performing SERVICE TEST." Either of these messages indicates that the printer is going through a test procedure that may eject blank pages.
   
3. Reduce the amount of paper in the input tray if the printer is feeding multiple blank sheets at a time. The printer will pull extra pages through if the input tray is overfilled.
   
4. Replace the paper in the input tray with the correct size if needed. If the 4600 printer detects the paper as an incorrect size for the print job, it may eject the paper without printing anything on it.
   
5. Replace the ink cartridges if certain colors are blank on the page. Replace the black cartridge if printing a black text document that is coming out blank. The printer may attempt to print even if the ink level is low or empty, but will unable to print anything on the page, causing it to come out blank.
   
6. Remove the sealing tape from newly installed cartridges. The tape covers the print heads and should be removed before installing the cartridges. If the tape is left on, it will prevent ink from getting on the pages as they print.
   
7. Press the "Check mark" button on the control panel to enter the printer menu. Run a diagnostic so the printer can attempt to determine the cause of the blank pages printing. Press the up or down arrow to select "Diagnostics." Press the "Check mark" button. Press the "Down" arrow to highlight "PQ Troubleshooting." Press the "Check mark" button. The printer runs a diagnostic and returns to a ready state when done.
   

If it can print from the internet, it is working properly. I would disconnect the printer from the computer, uninstall the drivers and reboot twice. Reinstall the drivers and hook up the printer when instructed. Make sure that you select this as the default printer. (unless, of course, you have another as default)

Do a print cleanup-cleaning the cartridge and see if that works. This is found via programs/lexmark in your program list.

try to check the level of inks.this maybe one of the reasons why the printer EJECTED blank print...

wow..try a test page to see if the printer is happy on it's own.

Try to print first a self test page on the printer. Does it print a blank page also ? Do you have good or new ink cartridges in the printer ? Let me know.