Do I need a new printer?

Question

Hello! I have a Lexmark wireless X4550 printer, its about a year and a half to 2 years old. Recently whenever I us it I get the message 'Please load paper in the auto sheet feeder' when its full of paper. If the message doesn't come up it takes a few sheets and all the paper gets screwed up and it doesn't work anyway ! I can't see if anything is jammed in there! I was wondering if anyone has had similar problems, is it worth me taking it somewhere to get looked at or should I just buy a new one ? X

Answer 1

I would check to see if you are cover under any part of the warranty,

Here is the link

http://warrantystatus.lexmark.com/warranty/lookup

If you

How to clear and avoid paper jams



Follow these instructions to remove and/or avoid paper jams and misfeeds in your Lexmark X3500, X4500 & X4800 Series All-In-One.



Paper jam in the printer



Remove the paper manually



1. Press to turn off the printer.

2. Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out.

3. Press to turn the printer back on.



Paper jam in the paper support



1. Press to turn off the printer.

2. Firmly grasp the paper, and gently pull it out.

3. Press to turn the printer back on.



Paper or specialty media misfeeds



These are possible solutions if paper or specialty media misfeeds or skews, or if multiple sheets feed or stick together.

Try one or more of the following:



Check paper condition



* Use only new, unwrinkled paper.



Check paper loading



* Load a smaller amount of paper into the printer.

* Load paper with the print side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.)



Remove each page as it is printed



* Remove each page as it exits, and let it dry completely before stacking.



Adjust the paper guides



* When using media less than 8.5 inches wide

* To rest against the edges of the paper or media, making sure it does not buckle



Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media



These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:



Check for paper jams



* Check for and clear any paper jams. For more information, see ·Paper jam in the printer· and ·Paper jam in the paper support· above.



Check media loading



* Verify that the specialty media is loaded correctly.

* Try loading one page, envelope, or sheet of specialty media at a time.



Check printer default and pause settings



1. Click:

· In Windows XP (default Start menu): Start Printers and Faxes.

· In Windows XP (Classic Start menu): Start Settings Printers and Faxes.

· In Windows Vista (default Start Menu): Control Panel Printers (under Hardware and Sound).

· In Windows Vista (Classic Start menu): Settings Printers.

2. Double-click the print queue device.

3. Click Printer.

· Make sure no check mark appears next to Pause Printing.

· If a check mark does not appear next to Set As Default Printer, you must select the print queue device for each file you want to print.



Banner paper jams



There are many possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:



Clear banner paper jams



1. Press to turn off the printer.

2. Remove the jammed banner paper from the printer.



Review banner printing checklist



* Use only the number of sheets needed for the banner.

* Select the following settings to enable the printer to feed paper continuously without jamming:



1. With a document open, click File Print.

2. Click Properties, Preferences, Options, or Setup.

3. Select the Paper Setup tab.

4. From the Paper Size area, select Banner.

5. Select Letter Banner or A4 Banner as the paper size.

6. Select Portrait or Landscape.

7. Click OK.

8. Click OK or Print.



If you want yo buy another lexmark, and you really want to buy a lexmark, then buy one that are consider buying any of this





x6675 series, it a pro series, for small business, it has a phone#, to call and they send you one within 24hrs from date of phone call. its worth it.

Answer 2

Lexmark are amongst the cheapest of all printers, that is why that is the make that retailers usually give with a computer package. It could be that your paper is damp and not feeding through or the sheetfeeder tabs that hold the paper in place are a bit loose. Have a look at these things, try completely fresh pack of paper and if not solved, I would suggest putting in the cd and re-installing to see if that has any effect. If not, I would suggest getting another printer - but go for an Epson.

Answer 3

I can't solve your problem, but printers are so cheap these days it will almost certainly be cheaper to buy a new one than try to get it repaired. A new one is around £100 and a repair will probably start at £20 before must investigation is done.



Does sound like the paper feeder which is usually first thing to go. Do try a good clean with some compressed air first though.

Answer 4

shade inkjet printers have been furnishings in maximum small agencies for some years. they are much less costly (decrease than $60 each and every now and then), final a pair of years and everybody makes use of them. so that they may be the appropriate place of work procedures, correct? possibly no longer. once you do the maths on printing, inkjets might value you an outstanding purchase greater suitable than you realize.

Answer 5

Two things, first your paper may be damp!

Second there is a spray to clean the rollers.