Have just put in a new cartridge in X3480 now comes up with alignment error how can I solve this

SOURCE: inccorect cartrigde

Go to this link, download file and follow instructions, it worked for mehttp://support.lexmark.com/cgi-perl/knowledgebase.cgi?ccs=227:5:0:570:0:0&framed=&docid=ENUS25374&relevance=1

SOURCE: How do I change the ink cartridge on lexmark x3480

Hi,
Please use lexmark solution center... here it is:
To install a cartridge using the Solution Center:

1. Make sure the printer is switched on, the old cartridges are still in the printer, and the cartridge cover is closed.
2. Click on Start, Programs (XP: All Programs), Lexmark <Printer Name>, Lexmark <Printer Name> Solution Center.
3. When the Solution Center screen appears, click on the Maintenance button on the left-hand side. (This button is the third from the top and bears a picture of ink drops.)
4. When you see the Install or obtain a New Cartridge option, click on it once. A pop-up displays a brief description of how to physically remove an old cartridge and install a new one.
5. Follow these instructions and click Next. The software will prompt you to confirm whether the cartridges are new or old.
6. For the new cartridge you just inserted, select No, it's new. Important: Make sure the setting for any old cartridge stays on Yes, It is old.
7. Once your selections have been made, click OK. The program will want to run the alignment for any new cartridges you installed. This applies whether you changed one or both cartridges (in the case of printers that can hold two cartridges). An alignment screen with a red and white bull's eye will appear.
8. Make sure the cartridge cover is closed and that there is paper in the printer.
9. Then click the Print button on the alignment screen. A sheet of paper will print from your printer with a series of arrows and numbers on it, with one set of solid bars above them. You should see four groups of lines, unless you have a single cartridge. If you have a single cartridge, you will only have one set of lines.
10. In each group, locate the arrow that looks the most solid. It may help to circle the number under each arrow you choose as you go along.
11. On your screen, you will see an area where you can enter the alignment values. When you have identified all the numbers, select those same numbers for each group on your screen, using the up and down arrows next to each value for A, B, C, and D (or A if you have only one cartridge).
12. When all the numbers have been changed to reflect the chosen numbers on the printed alignment page, click OK. The cartridge installation procedure is complete.
13. You can now exit from the Solution Center.

SOURCE: Lexmark x3480 cartrige incorrect message

I had the same problem. Downloading and running the patch program solved it for me. Follow the link below!

http://support.lexmark.com/perl/support/support.cgi?ccs=229:1:0:570:0:0&docid=ENUS25374

Regards Robin

Roopesh S

• 228 Answers
• Posted on Apr 17, 2009

SOURCE: alignment of cartridges

To align the cartridge from the control panel:

Please follow the steps given below:

1. Please Load a plain paper.
2. Press and hold the "Scan" button for three seconds.
3. An alignment page prints.
4. Place the alignment page onto the scanner glass.
5. Press the "Scan" button.
6. Once scanning is complete, the cartridge has been aligned for optimal print quality. Alignment must be complete before continuing with any print jobs.

Don Farrell

• 1018 Answers
• Posted on Mar 09, 2010

SOURCE: alignment issues put in new ink cartridge

I have to ask this question of you, just to make sure this is not an issue. Are you using a factory new ink or toner cartridge?
Please consider the following:
If you are using a refilled (the absolute worst possible choice) or third party cartridges (2nd. Worst possible choice) that may well be your problem. Most manufacturers build logic into their products to prevent the use of “Other Equipment Manufactured” cartridges as well as re-filled cartridges.
They do this to prevent problems from contaminated inks or toner causing problems with print quality or damaging the physical printhead or photo conductors.
If you are using factory new ink or toner cartridges, then please call the manufacturer’s Technical Support for assistance with the warranty on the cartridges
Don