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Lexmark x5470 error code 1203 - Lexmark X5470 All-In-One InkJet Printer

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The 1203 error indicates either a communication problem between your cartridges and your printer or a short in one of the cartridges. Please follow the steps below to identify and fix the issue:

1. Make sure the printer is on.

2. Open the printer cover. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the All-in-One is busy.

Note: If the carrier does not automatically move to the center, turn off the printer/unplug the printer from the power source and then slide the carrier to the center.

3. Remove both cartridges from the carrier.

4. Close the printer cover.

5. Re-brick your printer. Pull out the power supply, black box where the power cord is plugged in at the back of the printer, and put it back after 30 seconds.

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. Then try to print a document again to verify that the problem is fixed.

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There is an important presentation to be made and you will need to provide printed versions of the presentation. But your Lexmark printer decided to take a break that day? Well, these types of problems happen but you don't have to lose your temper over it because here is a solution to fix Lexmark printer error 1203 .

Error Code 1203 on Lexmark x5470 Printer :
Error 1203 is a sign of the fact that there is something seriously wrong with the print cartridge and this is where you need to start. The first step should be to reinstall the print cartridge and to do so follow the facts below.


··While the printer is on, remove the cartridge. You need to be careful while doing this. Pull up the control panel and then very carefully, open the access door to the cartridge. The cartridge carrier will automatically accelerate and stop at its loading position. Now you can pick up the cartridge.
··Please turn off the printer.
··turn it on
··How to do the correct re-installation of the cartridge?
··Insert the colored cartridge on the left and the black cartridge on the right.
··Push it back slowly until it is securely in the correct position. Make sure it is secure.
··Check operator panel if it is still displaying error 1203. If so, you will need to clean the cartridge. Instead, if the message says cartridges are missing, replace them.

    ·Check the operator panel again. If the error reappears then repeat all steps up to 5 and then insert one cartridge at a time. How to do it carefully? After inserting one at a time, be careful to lock the entrance and door to the control room. Sometimes, because the doors do not close well, it may show an error. This will help you diagnose the problematic one and you can change it once you know which one is causing the headache.
    ·If this method also fails, you will have to post in a discussion group online and get a solution from them.
    If it fails then you will have to resort to last but certainly not the least and that is to contact


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All in one Lexmark printers are durable and perform a lot of before printing the images or content. They scan, copy, and print those flawless documents quickly. Despite these features, you are likely to face Lexmark Printer Error Code 1203. This error indicates that the ink cartridge is affected and can slow down the printing process at once.

Reasons behind the Lexmark Error Code 1203

  • Lexmark printer Error may persist when the association between
  • A similar issue will persist if any of Lexmark ink cartridges do not respond
  • If the container does not contain the ink to print the pages, an alert message
  • There may be a failure of the hardware components.
  • The print will stop abruptly or slow down. The output will be different.

Methods To Resolve Lexmark Printer Error Code 1203

Steps:-1

First, you can switch off the printer and pull out the USB cords. Next keep aside the cartridge and wait for some time. Switch on the Lexmark printer again and see if the error pops up again.

Steps:-2

Remove the cartridge and clean it manually. Make sure you do it carefully and place it back to its correct position. Like the former method, turn on the Lexmark printer once you are done with the cleaning. Do not forget to close the print door once the procedure is over.

Contact us at Lexmark Printer Customer Service

If by following the steps, the error still occurs, you can contact us at Lexmark Printer Customer Service Number +1-866-231-0111 at anytime. We are having a highly skilled and trained team for the help of our clients. So feel free to reach us at anytime.

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SOURCE: Replaced colour cartridge and got error 1203

Power off the All-In-One (AIO) and remove the power supply fromthe back of the unit. Wait 30 seconds, then reinsert thepower supply and power the AIO on.
Did the error message return?
Yes:Continue to Step 2.
No: Print a test page. If the test page prints, the error is resolved.2 Open the top cover of the AIO and remove bothcartridges from the AIO. 3
Power off the AIO and remove the power supply from the back of theunit. Wait 30 seconds, then reinsert the power supply andpower the AIO on.
Did the error message return?
Yes:There is a hardware problem with the printer. Continue to ContactingLexmark below.
No: Continue to Step 4.4
Power off the AIO and remove the power supply from the back of theunit. Reinsert the power supply and power the AIO on. Open thetop cover of the AIO and insert the color cartridge. Close thetop cover.
Did the error message return?
Yes:Continue to Cleaning the Cartridge Contacts, thenrepeat Step 4. If you have already tried cleaning the contacts,continue to Checking the Cartridge.
No:Continue to Step 5.5
Power off the AIO and remove the power supply from the back of theunit. Reinsert the power supply and power the AIO on. Open thetop cover of the AIO and insert the black/photo cartridge. Close the top cover.
Did the error message return?
Yes:Continue to Cleaning the Cartridge Contacts, thenrepeat Step 5. If you have already tried cleaning the contacts,skip to Checking the Cartridge.
No:Print a test page. If the test page prints, the error isresolved.

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  • Posted on Jan 12, 2009

SOURCE: lexmark printer x5470

remove & reinstall your printer driver & try to print

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 14, 2009

SOURCE: lexmark x4270 error code#1203 want print

Please visit this below mentioned link to solve your problem:

Error Code 1203

Thank you

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 27, 2009

SOURCE: I receive code 1203 after changeing cartridge

Try the following link - http://support.lexmark.com/perl/support/support.cgi?ccs=229:1:0:0:0:0

1. Enter your printer model
2. On the following page under "Search the KnowledgeBase" enter the text "error 1203"
3. From the results select "Troubleshooting a 1203 Error Message on the Lexmark X5450/X5470"
4. Follow the directions there and see if it solves your issue.

If not, you may want to try calling Lexmark Customer support.

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    SOURCE: my lexmark X5470 has an error 1203 I tried

    Hello,
    I found information on how to try to resolve the printer error. Here is the link to the document.
    http://bit.ly/505V0z

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    The 1203 error may be caused by a defective cartridge or a communication failure between one of the cartridges and the printer. Please visit the Lexmark website at http://bit.ly/aDUAjM for the troubleshooting steps. If the error continues, contact Lexmark technical support. Thank you for choosing Lexmark.
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    1. Press Power to turn your All-In-One off.
    2. Unplug your All-In-One from the wall outlet.
    3. Plug in your All-In-One.
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