Printer Is Not Able To Communicate With The Computer; Checking The Print Cartridges; Ink Levels Seem Incorrect - Lexmark X6570 User Manual

Check messages
If an error message appears on the display, see "Error messages" on page 187.

Printer is not able to communicate with the computer

The printer and computer are not able to exchange data. Verify that the printer is plugged in, and the

Checking the print cartridges

Are the print cartridges properly installed?
For more information, see "Installing print cartridges" on page 133.
Are the sticker and tape removed from the cartridges?
Lift the access cover. Press down on the cartridge carrier levers to raise the cartridge carrier lids.
Are the cartridges low on ink?
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From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 6500 Series folder.
2
Double-click the Lexmark 6500 Series Utility icon.
3
From the Maintenance tab, check the ink levels of the cartridges.
If an exclamation point (!) appears on a cartridge, the ink level is low. Install a new cartridge. For more information,
see "Installing print cartridges" on page 133.
For cartridge ordering information, see "Ordering print cartridges" on page 140.

Ink levels seem incorrect

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:
Are you printing graphics or photos?
When you print documents with a large number of graphics, or with the Photo Quality/Speed setting, the printer uses
more ink. The type of documents you print and the print quality you select affect the amount of ink the printer uses.
Troubleshooting
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