Lexmark x5650 cannot retrieve application list

Hi, i had the same problem with my x5075 . I had to uninstall and then re-install that brought my application list back.

If you turn off the printer and then back on. This may clean the problem.

A quick fix for most communication errors can be achieved by resetting the printer and/or rebooting the PC. Simply disconnect the printer from your computer (if USB connected)> reboot your pc > unplug and re-plug the printer into the power source to reset it. When the printer turns on, reconnect it to your computer (if USB connected). Then try to print again once the computer fully recognizes the USB connection or when the WiFi light on the printer turns solid green (if WiFi connected.).

If that doesn't help, try the steps below:

1. Disconnect the USB cable connecting the printer from your computer.
2. On your computer, go to Control Panel > Printers and Faxes.
3. Delete the Lexmark print object.
4. Reboot computer.
5. Re-brick your printer by pulling out the power supply - black box where the power cord is plugged into on the back of the printer, and re-plug after 30 seconds.
6. When the printer turns on, reconnect it to the computer.
7. Wait until your computer fully recognizes the USB connection. To check, go to Control Panel > Printers and Faxes. If you see a new Lexmark print object in the list, try to print a document to verify that the problem is fixed.

Try to download and install the Lexmark X5650 printer driver for Windows 7 from the Lexmark website. First, disconnect your printer from your computer. Then, check if your computer system is running on 32-bit or 64-bit. On your computer, go to Start > right-click on Computer > click on Properties. Take note of the System Type.
Use the link below for the corresponding driver for your operating system:- Lexmark X5650 driver for Windows 7 32-bit- Lexmark X5650 driver for Windows 7 64-bit

Simply follow the instructions on your computer screen to complete the installation. Then try to scan again to verify that the problem is fixed.

Sending a fax using the printer control panel:

1. Make sure the printer is on and is connected to a working phone line.
2. Load an original document faceup into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) or facedown on the
   scanner glass.
3. From the printer control panel, press the Fax button.
4. Enter a fax number, or press Address Book to select a number from the Speed Dial or Group Dial list.
5. Press Color or Black to select a color or black-and-white fax.
6. Press Start to send the fax job.

Source: Lexmark 5600-6600 Series Fax Guide

I'm afraid your printer does not have the capability of retrieving faxes sent last year.
The only time you can retrieve faxes is when you get "low ink level" notification while a fax is coming in, where the incoming fax is temporarily stored in the printer's memory. You'll be asked to replace the low ink cartridge (without navigating away from the fax function) then hit Ok to receive the incoming fax. Other than that, you won't be able to retrieve previous faxes.

TRY TO REINSTALL THE SOFTWARE AND A DRIVER FOR THAT MODEL DRIVER

delete the norton internet security as its blocking the scanner files of your printer software .or try reloading the printer drivers again but if reloading the printer drivers does not helps then removing the norton software is compulsary as the files of printer are getting blocked so scanner is not working.

Microsoft Paint ----> 'File' ------> 'From scanner or camera' (when in scan mode on printer). Just tried this and it really works.

this happened to me yesterday after recieving whatever lexmark update my computer downloaded. I restarted everything, computer and turned on/off fax and unplugged for a bit.

It seems to be working OK now.

I know that's lame dell-style, advice, but the restart worked for me.