Ink leakage problem in Lexmark printer,what should i do?

If the ink cartridges you purchased are not Lexmark - that could be the problem. I used to have a Lexmark printer and I did the same thing - I purchased ink cartridges that were compatible but not Lexmark brand. Everything seemed fine until I tried to print and then I would get the same error sign and low ink message and it would not print. I kept thinking I was doing something else wrong and tried everything. In the end I broke down and got ink cartridges from Lexmark and that solved the problem. Now I have a Brother printer and I never buy anything other than Brother ink cartridges because I'm always afraid of that same thing happening again. I wish I knew which printers WOULD accept those non name brand ink cartridges, but thus far I do not know of any printers that do. Hope this helps you.

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The answer unfortunately is no and here is why, You will put Lexmark out of business, I don't mean that lightly.
People do not buy color printers to print black pages simply put they make money over your refills. Its unfortunate if there is no ink in the color you miss well forget it and purchase a new color ink or go with a Laser printer. To be honest a nice laser printer you can pick up for under $100 bucks and you can print all the black you want without being milked for a color ink.
Sorry if this was not the answer your looking for but this Lexmark mixes ink to save on the black and vice versa.
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1. Look at the indicator light on your Lexmark printer. You'll need to replace ink cartridges when the light flashes or turns red instead of the standard green.

2. Purchase Lexmark ink cartridges. You can buy the brand name or purchase a generic version that is compatible with your printer. You can shop for low cost ink cartridges from ABC Ink.

3. Remove the old cartridges from your printer. Grip the sides of the Lexmark ink cartridges and pull it out. Dispose of the ink cartridges in a recycle program like the one at Staples or save the cartridges for refill.

4. Install the new ink cartridges after removing the protective tabs. Avoid touching the IC chip when installing the new Lexmark ink cartridges. Replace the cover of the printer.

5. Allow the Lexmark printer to run a nozzle test. Print several pages with the new ink cartridges to make sure you installed the ink cartridges correctly. The indicator light should return to a solid green color.

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Try cleaning as much of the ink as possible. If still unable to get most of it out you may need to have a profesional cleaning done by a technician.

1. Look at the indicator light on your Lexmark printer. You'll need to replace ink cartridges when the light flashes or turns red instead of the standard green.
   
2. 
   Purchase Lexmark ink cartridges. You can buy the brand name or purchase a generic version that is compatible with your printer. You can shop for low cost ink cartridges from ABC Ink.
   
3. Step 3 Remove the old cartridges from your printer. Grip the sides of the Lexmark ink cartridges and pull it out. Dispose of the ink cartridges in a recycle program like the one at Staples or save the cartridges for refill.
   
4. Step 4 Install the new ink cartridges after removing the protective tabs. Avoid touching the IC chip when installing the new Lexmark ink cartridges. Replace the cover of the printer.
   
5. Step 5 Allow the Lexmark printer to run a nozzle test. Print several pages with the new ink cartridges to make sure you installed the ink cartridges correctly. The indicator light should return to a solid green color.
   

You can always get them from Lexmark:

Lexmark Z1420 Supplies

Or any number of places online:

http://www.bizrate.com/inktoner_inkjetcartridges/brand--lexmark/products__att259--43030-.html

Then there's always Staples, Best Buy, Office Max, Wal-Mart, etc.

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28, 28A or 34. You can see details here: http://www.lexmark.com/lexmark/product/home/605/0,6970,204816596_653293766_1032881757_en,00.html?tabId=7

Steve

Hi...

Silly question, but I have done this myself. Have you removed the tape from the bottom of the cartridge?

I have recently purchased the above printer and it did not come with any user documentation (installation via dowload from lexmark site). I therefore do not have a pin code to use the scanning devise. Is it a factory pin for all

When you try refilling your ink cartridges, you are taking chances that something may go wrong. I would search the web and purchase re-manufactured ink cartridges, which would be less expensive than the new ones from Lexmark.

http://www.ink-refills-ink.com/printer/Lexmark+X5495+Ink/15981/?src=gpsearch&gpprod=Lexmark+X5495&gptype=bulk

http://www.internet-ink.co.uk/lexmark-ink-cartridges-X5495/
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