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Lexmark X6170 Error 50C
SOURCE: my Lexmark is X6100 Series - Cartridge Error 50C consult user guide
The cartridge has a short in it and needs to be exchanged for a non-defective one.
SOURCE: cartridge error error 50C consult user guide
Hello, error 50c is a cartridge issue. Try taking out, cleaning heads, returning and reprint. Cheers lilacgerry xxx
SOURCE: Can't find "cartridge error 50C" in my Dell owner's manual
Cartridge Error 50C
Your print cartridge has shorted.
Cartridge Error
Complete the following instructions:
If it does not repeat steps 1-3 and then go to step 7.
SOURCE: Cartridge Error 50C consult user guide. I
Error messages; Error: "Cartridge Error 50C"; Cartridge error; Black cartridge missing; Color cartridge missing
Solution
Cartridge Error 50C
Your print cartridge has shorted.
Error: Black Cartridge Missing
The black cartridge is not installed. (Install cartridge PN 82)
Error: Color Cartridge Missing
The color cartridge is not installed (Install cartridge PN 83)
Cartridge Error
Complete the following instructions:
If it does not repeat steps 1-3 and then go to step 7.
SOURCE: I have a Lexmark X6170 and when I try to copy it
I kept receiving a cartridge error message. I had been using refurbished ink. It seemed to work fine. However, after troubleshooting for two days I decided to go buy actual Lexmark ink. I replaced both cartridges and everything seems to be working fine right now. So, possibly defective cartridges?
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