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I have the Dell A940 printer and it keeps giving me error message 50c. I have unplugged the usb cable and power cables and then re-plugged them back in. I have restarted the computer, but it still refuses to print and keeps giving me the error message 50c. What can I do???
I tried it before, but this time added the "old" and now we are back in business. Thanks so much!!!! ChrisI tried it before, but this time added the "old" and now we are back in business. Thanks so much!!!! Chris
I've done everything I could possibly do with the printer including wiping out the whole underbelly where the cartridges are. I've done everything the dell user manuel recommended, there's nothing at all there or at Dell's site. I was printing photo's with a new refilled color cartridge when this error appeared. I took the new cartridge out and put the old one back in just to be safe. I've reinstalled the printer, disconnected cables I'm at my wits end, can you help? DennisI've done everything I could possibly do with the printer including wiping out the whole underbelly where the cartridges are. I've done everything the dell user manuel recommended, there's nothing at all there or at Dell's site. I was printing photo's with a new refilled color cartridge when this error appeared. I took the new cartridge out and put the old one back in just to be safe. I've reinstalled the printer, disconnected cables I'm at my wits end, can you help? Dennis
I have the same problem, same error message 50c, I have already removed and replaced both original cartridges and selected old and its still only prints blank
I have the same problem, same error message 50c, I have already removed and replaced both original cartridges and selected old and its still only prints blank
I continue getting the error message - I have tried all the steps but don't get the message "new or old" on the LCD. I continue getting the error message - I have tried all the steps but don't get the message "new or old" on the LCD.
I have tried all the solutions that I can find for the 50c error problem on my A940 printer with no success. Is there some thing else?I have tried all the solutions that I can find for the 50c error problem on my A940 printer with no success. Is there some thing else?
I also have the Dell A940 printer and it keeps giving me error message 50c. I have unplugged the usb cable and power cables and then re-plugged them back in. I have restarted the computer, but it still refuses to print and keeps giving me the error message 50c. It stopped doing this for a day or two, then started again. It had been printing very light and sometimes refusing to print at all intermittently. Now it is back to error message 50c and not working at all. I have taken out both ink cartridges and re-installed them several times. What can I do? Is my printer "dead?"I also have the Dell A940 printer and it keeps giving me error message 50c. I have unplugged the usb cable and power cables and then re-plugged them back in. I have restarted the computer, but it still refuses to print and keeps giving me the error message 50c. It stopped doing this for a day or two, then started again. It had been printing very light and sometimes refusing to print at all intermittently. Now it is back to error message 50c and not working at all. I have taken out both ink cartridges and re-installed them several times. What can I do? Is my printer "dead?"
when installing the cartridges I get error message 50C. I uninstall and reinstall but still get the same error message.
when installing the cartridges I get error message 50C. I uninstall and reinstall but still get the same error message.
AnonymousApr 20, 2009
Error message 50c : I have tried everything from new cartridges to no cartridges, and the error continues. I have cleaned the contacts on both cartridge and printer. Even reloaded program. Help!!Error message 50c : I have tried everything from new cartridges to no cartridges, and the error continues. I have cleaned the contacts on both cartridge and printer. Even reloaded program. Help!!
I had the same error message 50c and "color Ink low". I knew that I still had Black Ink, and that is what I just needed for the moment, so I removed the color Ink cartridge and it started working. You'll get a message 'print cartridge missing' but just press continue.
Hope this helps,
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Error message 50C in the Dell A940 All-in-one means that the ink cartridge(s) are seated improperly.
Here are basic steps to try that should resolve the issue:
1. Reseat the Ink Cartridges. 2. Unplug the printer from the back, clean the contacts and the put back the connection. 3. Verify whether the Ink Cartridges are DELL Branded. 4. Try Cartridges Individually.
Hi there Error 50c This is for yours.
Regarding the Dell A940 "Error 50c"....the user guide doesn't seem to mention "Error 50c". They do, however, mention a "Cartridge Error" on page 52 of the manual. They claim this means that the printer has detected a short circuit (fuse/resister) in the cartridge. As you may or may not have noticed in the manual, this is what they recommend doing about it:
1) Press Power to turn the printer off.
2) Lift the printer cover/lid (scanner unit) until the scanner support holds it open.
3) Turn the printer on. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position unless the printer is busy.
4) Remove the color ink cartridge.
5) Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed. If the error message displays again, replace the black cartridge with a new black cartridge.
If the error message does not display, repeat steps 1–3 and then go to step 6.
6) Reinstall the color cartridge and remove the black ink cartridge.
7) Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed.
If the error message displays again, replace the color cartridge with a new color cartridge. If there is no error message (indicated by flashing lights), repeat steps 1–3 and then reinstall both ink cartridges. 8) Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed.
If you get the error message again, while both cartridges are installed, replace both of the cartridges.
Basically, what they want you to determine is,....if the short circuit is with the "black ink" cartridge or the "color ink" cartridge and then replace the cartridge that has the problem.
You may have to buy a new cartrige. Please all I ask is call back and just gave a vote, it will gave me some satisfaction to know am helping some one, so I will keep on helping.
All The Best: Pineworks
Hi there Error 50c Yes this allways happens.
Regarding the Dell A940 "Error 50c"....the user guide doesn't seem to mention "Error 50c". They do, however, mention a "Cartridge Error" on page 52 of the manual. They claim this means that the printer has detected a short circuit (fuse/resister) in the cartridge. As you may or may not have noticed in the manual, this is what they recommend doing about it:
1) Press Power to turn the printer off.
2) Lift the printer cover/lid (scanner unit) until the scanner support holds it open.
3) Turn the printer on. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position unless the printer is busy.
4) Remove the color ink cartridge.
5) Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed. If the error message displays again, replace the black cartridge with a new black cartridge.
If the error message does not display, repeat steps 1–3 and then go to step 6.
6) Reinstall the color cartridge and remove the black ink cartridge.
7) Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed.
If the error message displays again, replace the color cartridge with a new color cartridge. If there is no error message (indicated by flashing lights), repeat steps 1–3 and then reinstall both ink cartridges. 8) Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed.
If you get the error message again, while both cartridges are installed, replace both of the cartridges.
Basically, what they want you to determine is,....if the short circuit is with the "black ink" cartridge or the "color ink" cartridge and then replace the cartridge that has the problem.
You may have to buy a new cartrige. Please all I ask is call back and just gave a vote, it will gave me some satisfaction to know am helping some one, so I will keep on helping.
All The Best: Pineworks
Hi there Error 50c Ok try this.
Regarding the Dell A940 "Error 50c"....the user guide doesn't seem to mention "Error 50c". They do, however, mention a "Cartridge Error" on page 52 of the manual. They claim this means that the printer has detected a short circuit (fuse/resister) in the cartridge. As you may or may not have noticed in the manual, this is what they recommend doing about it:
1) Press Power to turn the printer off.
2) Lift the printer cover/lid (scanner unit) until the scanner support holds it open.
3) Turn the printer on. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position unless the printer is busy.
4) Remove the color ink cartridge.
5) Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed. If the error message displays again, replace the black cartridge with a new black cartridge.
If the error message does not display, repeat steps 1–3 and then go to step 6.
6) Reinstall the color cartridge and remove the black ink cartridge.
7) Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed.
If the error message displays again, replace the color cartridge with a new color cartridge. If there is no error message (indicated by flashing lights), repeat steps 1–3 and then reinstall both ink cartridges. 8) Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed.
If you get the error message again, while both cartridges are installed, replace both of the cartridges.
Basically, what they want you to determine is,....if the short circuit is with the "black ink" cartridge or the "color ink" cartridge and then replace the cartridge that has the problem.
You may have to buy a new cartrige. Please all I ask is call back and just gave a vote, it will gave me some satisfaction to know am helping some one, so I will keep on helping.
All The Best: Pineworks
Hi there Error 50c All the best of luck
Regarding the Dell A940 "Error 50c"....the user guide doesn't seem to mention "Error 50c". They do, however, mention a "Cartridge Error" on page 52 of the manual. They claim this means that the printer has detected a short circuit (fuse/resister) in the cartridge. As you may or may not have noticed in the manual, this is what they recommend doing about it:
1) Press Power to turn the printer off.
2) Lift the printer cover/lid (scanner unit) until the scanner support holds it open.
3) Turn the printer on. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position unless the printer is busy.
4) Remove the color ink cartridge.
5) Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed. If the error message displays again, replace the black cartridge with a new black cartridge.
If the error message does not display, repeat steps 1–3 and then go to step 6.
6) Reinstall the color cartridge and remove the black ink cartridge.
7) Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed.
If the error message displays again, replace the color cartridge with a new color cartridge. If there is no error message (indicated by flashing lights), repeat steps 1–3 and then reinstall both ink cartridges. 8) Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed.
If you get the error message again, while both cartridges are installed, replace both of the cartridges.
Basically, what they want you to determine is,....if the short circuit is with the "black ink" cartridge or the "color ink" cartridge and then replace the cartridge that has the problem.
You may have to buy a new cartrige. Please all I ask is call back and just gave a vote, it will gave me some satisfaction to know am helping some one, so I will keep on helping.
All The Best: Pineworks
Cartridge Error 50C Your print cartridge has shorted.
Power off your All-in-One and unplug it. Plug in your All-in-One again and turn it on. Uninstall and then reinstall your cartridges. If this does not resolve the issue, try the troubleshooting steps for the other cartridge errors below.
Hi there Error 50c This happens a lot in dell printers.
Regarding the Dell A940 "Error 50c"....the user guide doesn't seem to mention "Error 50c". They do, however, mention a "Cartridge Error" on page 52 of the manual. They claim this means that the printer has detected a short circuit (fuse/resister) in the cartridge. As you may or may not have noticed in the manual, this is what they recommend doing about it:
1) Press Power to turn the printer off.
2) Lift the printer cover/lid (scanner unit) until the scanner support holds it open.
3) Turn the printer on. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position unless the printer is busy.
4) Remove the color ink cartridge.
5) Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed. If the error message displays again, replace the black cartridge with a new black cartridge.
If the error message does not display, repeat steps 1–3 and then go to step 6.
6) Reinstall the color cartridge and remove the black ink cartridge.
7) Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed.
If the error message displays again, replace the color cartridge with a new color cartridge. If there is no error message (indicated by flashing lights), repeat steps 1–3 and then reinstall both ink cartridges. 8) Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed.
If you get the error message again, while both cartridges are installed, replace both of the cartridges.
Basically, what they want you to determine is,....if the short circuit is with the "black ink" cartridge or the "color ink" cartridge and then replace the cartridge that has the problem.
You may have to buy a new cartrige. Please all I ask is call back and just gave a vote, it will gave me some satisfaction to know am helping some one, so I will keep on helping.
All The Best: Pineworks
Hi there Error 50c
Regarding the Dell A940 "Error 50c"....the user guide doesn't seem to mention "Error 50c". They do, however, mention a "Cartridge Error" on page 52 of the manual. They claim this means that the printer has detected a short circuit (fuse/resister) in the cartridge. As you may or may not have noticed in the manual, this is what they recommend doing about it:
1) Press Power to turn the printer off.
2) Lift the printer cover/lid (scanner unit) until the scanner support holds it open.
3) Turn the printer on. The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position unless the printer is busy.
4) Remove the color ink cartridge.
5) Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed. If the error message displays again, replace the black cartridge with a new black cartridge.
If the error message does not display, repeat steps 1–3 and then go to step 6.
6) Reinstall the color cartridge and remove the black ink cartridge.
7) Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed.
If the error message displays again, replace the color cartridge with a new color cartridge. If there is no error message (indicated by flashing lights), repeat steps 1–3 and then reinstall both ink cartridges. 8) Lower the printer (scanner unit) until it is completely closed.
If you get the error message again, while both cartridges are installed, replace both of the cartridges.
Basically, what they want you to determine is,....if the short circuit is with the "black ink" cartridge or the "color ink" cartridge and then replace the cartridge that has the problem.
You may have to buy a new cartrige. Please all I ask is call back and just gave a vote, it will gave me some satisfaction to know am helping some one, so I will keep on helping.
All The Best: Pineworks
NOTE:
The ink cartridge should be in the up/loading position unless the printer is busy.
Error message 50c dell printer problem
I tried it before, but this time added the "old" and now we are back in business. Thanks so much!!!! Chris
I've done everything I could possibly do with the printer including wiping out the whole underbelly where the cartridges are. I've done everything the dell user manuel recommended, there's nothing at all there or at Dell's site. I was printing photo's with a new refilled color cartridge when this error appeared. I took the new cartridge out and put the old one back in just to be safe. I've reinstalled the printer, disconnected cables I'm at my wits end, can you help? Dennis
Same problem here. Error message 50c. Cannot resolve.
I have the same problem, same error message 50c, I have already removed and replaced both original cartridges and selected old and its still only prints blank
I continue getting the error message - I have tried all the steps but don't get the message "new or old" on the LCD.
I have tried all the solutions that I can find for the 50c error problem on my A940 printer with no success. Is there some thing else?
I also have the Dell A940 printer and it keeps giving me error message 50c. I have unplugged the usb cable and power cables and then re-plugged them back in. I have restarted the computer, but it still refuses to print and keeps giving me the error message 50c. It stopped doing this for a day or two, then started again. It had been printing very light and sometimes refusing to print at all intermittently. Now it is back to error message 50c and not working at all. I have taken out both ink cartridges and re-installed them several times. What can I do? Is my printer "dead?"
when installing the cartridges I get error message 50C. I uninstall and reinstall but still get the same error message.
Error message 50c : I have tried everything from new cartridges to no cartridges, and the error continues. I have cleaned the contacts on both cartridge and printer. Even reloaded program. Help!!
I am getting the Error No 50C on my Dell printer A940 model. Can any one help me to handle this problem?
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