Lexmark Printer Cartridges

[Raistlin]

Hi Guys,

I've got a Lexmark X1180 (one of the all-in-one jobs) which appears to need some new cartridges.

The ink levels on the colour one are fine and the black is at about 50% as per the screenshot, but it doesn't seem to want to print properly.
It's not printing any black at all and the colour isn't terribly clever.

I've not printed anything from it in a little while (probably a month or so).

1. Is it possible that the cart's have dried up where they haven't been used for a while?
2. Is there anything that I can do/try to get them printing again?
3. Can someone recommend a good (cheap) online supplier of new cart's for this model?
4. Are the refill kits any good?

Thanks

[Roy MM]

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The Lexmark carts are well dear.

[Raistlin]

Originally Posted by Roy MM

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Ctrl+F5 and then try again, I had to delete the original and then re-upload, sorry.

Originally Posted by Roy MM

The Lexmark carts are well dear.

Yup

That's why I'm hoping someone can help me with some cheap replacements.
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Are there any branches of cartridge world located near you?
Friends say they will refill most makes of printer ink cartridges while you wait.
Or try online at: www.cartridgeworld.org

[Raistlin]

Originally Posted by atlantis

Are there any branches of cartridge world located near you?
Friends say they will refill most makes of printer ink cartridges while you wait.
Or try online at: www.cartridgeworld.org

apparently there's one in the town center here Hadn't even noticed it

Thanks for that.

I'm not convinced it's going to be worth refilling these though, they appear to have plenty of ink in them they just don't seem to want to share it

[Roy MM]

Originally Posted by Raistlin

I'm not convinced it's going to be worth refilling these though, they appear to have plenty of ink in them they just don't seem to want to share it

I've got a nearly full cart that refuses to work because it was not used for about six week.

[marky]

try luke warm water and some tissue to ungunk the print heads

i take my carts out and sit them on the tissue for 10 mins
i reckon about 50/50 chance of it clearing them

How to Clean the Print Cartridge Nozzles and Contacts ManuallyID:ENUS18888[img]Download Failed (1)[/img][img]Download Failed (1)[/img][img]Download Failed (1)[/img]
IMPORTANT! If you are having print quality problems, only follow the steps below if you have already attempted to solve the problem by printing a "Clean Print Nozzles" page from the software. On all recent Lexmark Photo Jetprinters printers, this option is available on the Maintenance tab of the Lexmark Solution Center. On some Lexmark AIO Photo Jetprinters, you can also find this option in the operator panel menu.

1. Remove the print cartridges.
2. Moisten a clean, lint-free cloth with water.
3. Gently hold the cloth against the nozzles for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.
4. Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.
   
   
   
5. Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown.
   
   
6. With another clean section of the cloth, repeat steps 2 through 4 above.
7. Allow the nozzles and contacts to dry completely.
8. Reinsert the print cartridges.
9. Print the document again.
10. If the print quality does not improve, repeat the cleaning of the nozzles and contacts up to two more times.

Don't know if this helps, but fingers crossed.

[marky]

well i tried

[Shaun]

Personally I got fed up with spending £16+ on new lexmark carts. I bit the bullet and bought a Canon MPC390 all in one photo printer/fax/scanner/copier for around £140 and now enjoy buying my new carts at £1.49 each!

[Gareth]

Originally Posted by Shaun

Personally I got fed up with spending £16+ on new lexmark carts. I bit the bullet and bought a Canon MPC390 all in one photo printer/fax/scanner/copier for around £140 and now enjoy buying my new carts at £1.49 each!

Yep, same here... although went for Epson Stylus Photo RX420 all-in-one thingy for £90ish. Paying slightly more than you for carts though.

[Raistlin]

Ok, tried cleaning the cart.

The colour one is fine now, the black one's still borked though - I'll give cleaning it anothe go and then I'm going to have to get a new one.

Thanks guys

[marky]

Originally Posted by Raistlin

Ok, tried cleaning the cart.

The colour one is fine now, the black one's still borked though - I'll give cleaning it anothe go and then I'm going to have to get a new one.

Thanks guys

so i was right with the 50/50

[Raistlin]

Originally Posted by markymoan

so i was right with the 50/50

Spot on, but then you had a 50/50 chance of being right