Cartridge error problems - Lexmark X4650 InkJet Printer

Hi there

You should always mention the printer model as well as what operating system you use.

This is what i found on LEXMARK's website about your error, and it seems you have one or 2 faulty cartridges, or you are using compatible cartridges instead of Lexmark Originals:

Problem Error messages; Error: "Cartridge Error 50C"; Cartridge error; Black cartridge missing; Color cartridge missing Solution Cartridge Error 50C
Your print cartridge has shorted.

1. Power off your All-in-One and unplug it.


2. Plug in your All-in-One again and turn it on.


3. Uninstall and then reinstall your cartridges.


4. If this does not resolve the issue, try the troubleshooting steps for the other cartridge errors below.
   

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:

1. Power off your All-in-One.


2. Use both hands to lift up the scanner unit until the scanner support holds it open.


3. Turn the All-in-One on. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the All-in-One is busy.


4. Remove the color print cartridge.


5. Lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed.


6. If the error message reappears, replace the black print cartridge with a new print cartridge.
   If it does not repeat steps 1-3 and then go to step 7.


7. Reinstall the color cartridge and remove the black print cartridge.


8. Lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed.


9. If the error message occurs again, replace the color cartridge.


10. If an error message reappears, repeat steps 1-3 and reinstall both print cartridges.


11. Lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed.


12. If you receive the error message again, replace both cartridges.

Hope it helps

Andre

1. Open the top front cover of the printer. If the display DOES NOT read Close cover or Insert cartridge, the 32 error is not caused by the toner cartridge and printer service will be required to fix the problem.

2. Make sure the correct toner cartridge is installed for this printer model.
1. Check Lexmark for a list of compatible cartridges for your printer.
2. If the wrong toner cartridge is installed, remove it and install the correct one.

3. If the correct toner cartridge is installed, it may not be seated correctly. To ensure that this is not the cause of the error, do the following:
1. Turn off the printer.
2. Reseat the toner cartridge.
3. Close the lid.
4. Power the printer back on and check the display.

4. If reseating the toner cartridge does not clear the error message and the error started as soon as you installed this particular toner cartridge, the cartridge may be broken. You can check this as follows:
1. Power off the printer and then reinstall the old cartridge. (You can also try a different new cartridge to see if that clears the error.)
2. If the error does disappear, the problem may lie with this cartridge. Please contact the point of purchase, especially if the cartridge is brand new out of the box.

5. If the error cannot be cleared by putting in a new toner cartridge or one that is known to be working, the printer may require service to fix the problem.

First take out one and close the door. Take note of the error that comes up. Then put it back and take the other cartridge out. Take note of the error now. One error will be Cartridge Error and the other will be just letting you know that you need to put a cartridge back in. The cartridge that was in while you got the Cartridge Error is the bad cartridge. Replace and go!

This error message appears on the printer screen when the printer thinks the wrong toner cartridge is installed. To clear it or identify a service requirement, follow the steps below. NOTE: If you succeed in resolving the problem at any stage during the procedure, you not need to perform the remaining steps.

1. Open the top front cover of the printer. If the display DOES NOT read Close cover or Insert cartridge, the 32 error is not caused by the toner cartridge and printer service will be required to fix the problem.
   
   
2. Make sure the correct toner cartridge is installed for this printer model.
   1. Check Lexmark for a list of compatible cartridges for your printer.
   2. If the wrong toner cartridge is installed, remove it and install the correct one.
      
3. If the correct toner cartridge is installed, it may not be seated correctly. To ensure that this is not the cause of the error, do the following:
   1. Turn off the printer.
   2. Reseat the toner cartridge.
   3. Close the lid.
   4. Power the printer back on and check the display.
      
4. If reseating the toner cartridge does not clear the error message and the error started as soon as you installed this particular toner cartridge, the cartridge may be broken. You can check this as follows:
   1. Power off the printer and then reinstall the old cartridge. (You can also try a different new cartridge to see if that clears the error.)
   2. If the error does disappear, the problem may lie with this cartridge. Please contact the point of purchase, especially if the cartridge is brand new out of the box.
      
5. If the error cannot be cleared by putting in a new toner cartridge or one that is known to be working, the printer may require service to fix the problem.

hi,
10.00X is the error code displayed when

• Cartridge is not installed correctly
• Use of refilled cartridges

in your case x is 0 which means that black color cartridge had a problem
problem may persist in slot holding black cartridge and /or in the cartridge

just do steps below

solution 1: check all cartridges are in right slot it is better to remove and fix it again

solution 2:
clean the surface of metal contacts with lint-free cloth
the image below will show metal contacts


solution 3: Insert the problem print cartridge into a different slot
Follow these steps to determine if the print cartridge or the slot it sits in is causing the error.

1. Open the print cartridge door completely.
2. Press the blue handle on the print cartridge drawer to release it, and then pull the drawer out completely.
3. Remove one of the non problem print cartridges from its slot.
4. Install the problem print cartridge into the empty slot.
5. Install the other print cartridge into the slot of the problem print cartridge.
6. Close the print cartridge drawer completely.
7. Close the front access door completely.

• If the error message persists , replace the problem cartridge with new one(problem is in cartridge)
• If the error message is gone , contact HP to troubleshoot a faulty slot.

regards,
cseian

• • If the message on the computer does not identify a particular cartridge (it says only Print cartridge error ), follow the steps below to determine which cartridge is causing the problem.
    1. Open the cartridge access door.
    2. Remove either cartridge (not both).
    3. Close the cartridge access door.
       • If the computer message is Print Cartridge Error , then the print cartridge that is still in the printer is the problem cartridge.
       • If the computer message is NOT Print Cartridge Error (instead, it says that the cartridge you have removed is ...Either missing, not detected, or incorrectly installed), then the cartridge you have removed is the problem cartridge.
         
         

• If the problem still occurs, the electrical contact between the cartridges and the printer might be bad. Removing and reseating the cartridges might help. Also, you can clean the electric contacts on the cartridges with a dry cloth.

Hope that will help solve your problem!

Error messages; Error: "Cartridge Error 50C"; Cartridge error; Black cartridge missing; Color cartridge missing Solution Cartridge Error 50C
Your print cartridge has shorted.

1. Power off your All-in-One and unplug it.
   
2. Plug in your All-in-One again and turn it on.
   
3. Uninstall and then reinstall your cartridges.
   
4. If this does not resolve the issue, try the troubleshooting steps for the other cartridge errors below.
   

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:

1. Power off your All-in-One.
   
2. Use both hands to lift up the scanner unit until the scanner support holds it open.
   
3. Turn the All-in-One on. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the All-in-One is busy.
   
4. Remove the color print cartridge.
   
5. Lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed.
   
6. If the error message reappears, replace the black print cartridge with a new print cartridge.
   If it does not repeat steps 1-3 and then go to step 7.
   
7. Reinstall the color cartridge and remove the black print cartridge.
   
8. Lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed.
   
9. If the error message occurs again, replace the color cartridge.
   
10. If an error message reappears, repeat steps 1-3 and reinstall both print cartridges.
    
11. Lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed.
    
12. If you receive the error message again, replace both cartridges.

I had this "Cartridge error" problem on my HP J5780 printer. Replaced the cartridge, but still got the same error. Then removed the cartridge and used a cotton swab with a little denatured alcohol, and gently and carefully cleaned the contacts in the printer. Followed this with a dry swab to be sure no alcohol left. Replaced the original cartridge, and have been using it for a week now with no more error message.

Casey K.

I had the same problem. The only difference is that I decided to try using an XL cartridge to save money on ink. This is what caused my error message. After exchanging the XL and replacing it with the regular size cartridge the error message went away.

Does the black cartridge print? If not did you take the tape off of it? Error 50 is a generalized error reading relating to a number of cartridge problems. If the color cartridge is empty, it may be theproblem although I have not found this to be true on Dell printers. If you remove the color cartridge and reinstall it the reading will indicate its full (even though it isn't. This may solve the problem.