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Sheila Posted on Mar 02, 2012
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Put brand new lexmark 28 cartridge just 4 days ago. Maybe used 10 times. Computer says ink is low and won't print anymore. However, can still make copies.

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It could be just a slight communication failure between your cartridges and the printer. Try to re-seat the cartridges by removing and re-inserting them into the cartridge carrier.
I hope this helps.

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Anonymous

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SOURCE: Lexmark x5470 all in one printer-low ink level

Most likely the cartridge is no longer usable. The ports will eventually become to clogged or the fiber inside the cartridge will not permit the ink to make it to the port and not read as a full cartridge.

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Anand Kumar

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  • Posted on Mar 25, 2008

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Try cleaning the copper plates and install back again if the same message pops up try single cartridge if the error exits with 2 cartridges ,replace the cartridge as lexmark cart has 1 year warranty..

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Anand Kumar

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SOURCE: Lexmark x5470 all in one printer-low ink level

This is the problem because Lexmark cart have inbuild sensor , to by pass is to use original lexmark cart .

Anonymous

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take the cartridges out and clean them also clean where they go with a lint free cloth then replace them.

ussick

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  • Posted on May 05, 2009

SOURCE: refilling lexmark cartridges x2500

There are a couple ways to trick it into accepting the cartridge. You can put a different one in, take it out and then put the filled one in. Or you can find a refill kit with instructions on what contacts to cover with tape and you have to do it 2 or 3 times to get the printer to reset. Sometimes you can shut off the computer and printer for 20 min and start it up again. Or you can get the sledge hammer and smash the stupid printer before it sucks up your life savings and vow never to buy from a company that profits from causing problems that they tell you can only be solved by using more of their overpriced solutions.

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