Troubleshooting; Before You Troubleshoot; Using The Service Center To Solve Printer Problems; If Troubleshooting Does Not Solve Your Problem - Lexmark 101 User Manual

Troubleshooting

Before you troubleshoot

Use this checklist to solve most printer problems:
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Make sure the power cord is plugged into the printer and into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
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Make sure the printer is not plugged into any surge protectors, uninterrupted power supplies, or extension cords.
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Make sure the printer is turned on.
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Make sure the printer is securely connected to the host computer, print server, or other network access point.
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Check the printer for error messages, and resolve any errors.
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Check for paper jam messages, and clear any jams.
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Check the ink cartridges, and install new cartridges if necessary.
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Use the Service Center to locate and solve the problem (Windows only).
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Turn the printer off, wait about 10 seconds, and then turn the printer back on.

Using the Service Center to solve printer problems

The Service Center provides step-by-step troubleshooting help and contains links to printer maintenance tasks and
customer support.
To open the Service Center, use one of these methods:
Method 1
If it appears on an error message dialog, click the For
additional assistance, use the Service Center link.

If Troubleshooting does not solve your problem

Visit our Web site at http://support.lexmark.com to find the following:
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Knowledgebase articles with the latest information and troubleshooting for your printer
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Live online technical support
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Contact numbers for telephone technical support

Setup troubleshooting

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"Incorrect language appears on the display" on page 127
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"Printhead errors" on page 127
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"Software did not install" on page 129
Method 2
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Click or Start.
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Click All Programs or Programs, and then select the
printer program folder from the list.
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Select Printer Home.
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From the Support tab, select Service Center.
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