20 Most Recent Lexmark X2600 InkJet Printer - Page 5 Questions & Answers

Please visit the Lexmark website to download and install the Lexmark X2600 printer driver on your computer. Select your operating system > click on FILTER > click on the driver under Recommended Downloads > download and execute the file. Simply follow the instructions on your computer screen.

A quick fix for most communication errors can be achieved by resetting the printer and/or rebooting the PC. Simply disconnect the printer from your computer. Reboot your pc. Unplug and re-plug the printer into the power source to reset it. When the printer turns on, reconnect it to your computer. Then try to print again once the computer fully recognizes the USB connection.

If that doesn't help, try the steps below:

1. Disconnect the printer from your computer.

2. Re-brick your printer. Pull out the power supply, black box where the power cord is plugged in at the back of the printer, and put it back after 30 seconds.

2. On your computer, go to Control Panel > Printers and Faxes.

3. Delete the Lexmark print object.

4. Reboot your pc.

5. When your pc turns on, reconnect the printer.

6. Wait until your pc fully recognizes the USB connection. To check, go to Control Panel > Printers and Faxes. If you see a new Lexmark print object in the list, then try to print a document again to verify that the problem is fixed.

You may also try to update your printer driver by visiting the Lexmark website at http://bit.ly/aNGYmW. Select your operating system, download and execute the file. After the install process, try to print a document again to verify that the problem is fixed.

Please make sure that you are inserting the correct cartridge version for your model. The Lexmark X2600 printer uses 14/15 cartrdge.
The EC1 error indicates that the printhead ID is not valid. Please follow the steps below to identify and fix the problem:

1. Make sure the printer is on.

2. Open the printer cover. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the All-in-One is busy.

Note: If the carrier does not automatically move to the center, turn off the printer/unplug the printer from the power source and then slide the carrier to the center.

3. Remove both cartridges from the carrier.

4. Close the printer cover.

5. Re-brick your printer. Pull out the power supply, black box where the power cord is plugged in at the back of the printer, and put it back after 30 seconds.

6. When the printer turns on, reinsert one cartridge first.

7. Close the printer cover and check for any errors.

8. If no error appears, reinsert the other cartridge. Close the printer cover.

9. Replace whichever cartridge is causing the error to appear with a new cartridge.

Please make sure that you are inserting the correct cartridge version for your model. The Lexmark X2600 printer uses 14/15 cartrdge.
The EC1 error indicates that the printhead ID is not valid. Please follow the steps below to identify and fix the problem:

1. Make sure the printer is on.

2. Open the printer cover. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the All-in-One is busy.

Note: If the carrier does not automatically move to the center, turn off the printer/unplug the printer from the power source and then slide the carrier to the center.

3. Remove both cartridges from the carrier.

4. Close the printer cover.

5. Re-brick your printer. Pull out the power supply, black box where the power cord is plugged in at the back of the printer, and put it back after 30 seconds.

6. When the printer turns on, reinsert one cartridge first.

7. Close the printer cover and check for any errors.

8. If no error appears, reinsert the other cartridge. Close the printer cover.

9. Replace whichever cartridge is causing the error to appear with a new cartridge.

The Lexmark X2600 scan button on the printer operator panel looks like this .
For more information on how to scan using your model, please refer to the Lexmark X2600 User's Guide.

Lexmark offers the drivers for supported OS versions for the X2600 here: http://support.lexmark.com/index?locale=EN&page=product&userlocale=EN_US&productCode=LEXMARK_X2600&focusedTab=DOWNLOADS#1 . Select your OS in the drop down menus and then click filter. Make sure to get the complete drivers and software if you use the buttons on the all-in-one to launch a scan. Click on the desired driver set and then scroll down to the download button in the window that appears with the driver file name. Note: the downloads do not include any third-party software that may have come with the printer originally. As far as I know, Lexmark does not offer copies of their driver CD to replace lost or damaged ones. I hope this helps. If you add a comment with your OS, I'll be glad to provide a direct link for you. Cindy Wells

The EC5 error code indicates that there is a short in one of your print cartridges. Please follow the steps below to identify and fix the issue:

1. Make sure the printer is on.

2. Open the printer cover. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the All-in-One is busy.

Note: If the carrier does not automatically move to the center, turn off the printer/unplug the printer from the power source and then slide the carrier to the center.

3. Remove both cartridges from the carrier.

4. Close the printer cover.

5. Re-brick your printer. Pull out the power supply, black box where the power cord is plugged in at the back of the printer, and put it back after 30 seconds.

6. When the printer turns on, reinsert one cartridge first.

7. Close the printer cover and check for any errors.

8. If no error appears, reinsert the other cartridge. Close the printer cover.

9. Replace whichever cartridge is causing the error to appear with a new cartridge.

Should the problem persists, please contact Lexmark Technical Support Center for additional assistance.

The Lexmark OCR scan software for scanning and editing documents is only available in the installation disk (no downloadable version). If you lost the disk, please contact Lexmark Technical Support Center for assistance.

The flashing light could indicate either a communication problem between one of your cartridges and the printer, a short in one of the cartridges, paper jam or the cartridge carrier has stalled. Please follow the steps below to fix the problem:

1. Remove the sheets of paper from the feeder. Make sure there are no foreign objects or debris in the feeder.

2. Open the printer cover and remove both the cartridges.

3. While the cover is open, ensure there are no paper jams and the cartridge carrier is free from obstructions.

4. Close the printer cover.

5. Re-brick your printer. Pull out the power supply, black box where the power cord is plugged in at the back of the printer, and put it back after 30 seconds.

6. When the printer turns on, reinsert one cartridge first.

7. Close the printer cover and check the light status.

8. If light on printer is normal, open the printer cover and reinsert the other cartridge. Check the light status.

9. Replace whichever cartridge is causing the light to flash with a new cartridge. You can also try to insert a different known working cartridge to determine if the other is faulty.

10. Load some paper. Try to print a document again to verify that the problem is fixed.

If problem continues, please contact Lexmark Technical Support Center for additional assistance.

The Lexmark X2600 requires both cartridges to have ink in them to continue printing, even if your printing in "black and white". To print true black, you actually use some of the color ink. , Leaving the color cartridge empty or dry isn't good for the printer. It can lead to poor print quality issues.

Please note that Lexmark does not recommend use of a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies.
You may try to re-insert the cartridges and make sure they are seated properly or clean the cartridge nozzles. Manually wipe the cartridge nozzles with a slightly moistened soft cloth to clean it from possible dirt and clogs. Then, reinsert the cartridges in to the printer. Try to print a document again to verify that the problem is fixed.
If that doesn't help, please replace your refilled cartridges with new genuine Lexmark supplies.

Leading cause of paper jams is debris/foreign objects that accidentally fell into the paper feed area. Please follow steps below to fix the problem:

1. Remove the sheets of paper from the feeder.

2. Grab a flashlight and look inside the feeder for any debris or foreign objects.

3. If you're willing and physically able, you may also turn the printer over. Any debris should just freely roll out from the feeder.

4. If feeder is clear, place the printer back on the table, open the printer cover and remove the cartridges.

5. Check the cartridge area for any obstructions/debris in the cartridge carrier's path or the paper path.

6. If cartridge area is clear, close the cover.

7. Re-brick your printer. Pull out the power supply, black box where the power cord is plugged in at the back of the printer, and put it back after 30 seconds.

8. When the printer turns on, reinsert the cartridges and load some paper. Try to print a document again to verify that the problem is fixed.

If problem continues, please contact Lexmark Technical Support Center for additional assistance.

How may I assist you?
For first-time install, I would suggest you install the printer driver first before doing anything else with the printer. If you have the install disc, just insert it into your computer hard drive and simply follow the instructions on your computer screen. The software comes with a step-by-step instructions on how to setup the printer itself.
If you don't have the install disc, please visit the Lexmark website to download and install the Lexmark X2600 Series printer driver on your computer.
I hope this information has been helpful.

Uninstall and Reinstall the Application!!!!

Uninstall the Software by Going to the Add or Remove Programmes on the Control Panel!

Go to the Below Link and Download and Install the Drivers and Software again:

http://support.lexmark.com/index?locale=en&page=product&productCode=LEXMARK_X2600&segment=SUPPORT&userlocale=EN_US&frompage=null#1

Good Luck!!!!!

First suggestion would be that the cartridge is faulty, have you recently purchased the cartridge? maybe send/take back for a replacement. Is the cartridge definately the right one for the printer?

It could be that the color cartridge has gone bad now. Try to re-seat the color cartridge in the printer. And if that doesn't help, try to insert a different known working color cartridge to identify if it's a faulty cartridge issue.

Unfortunately it is all true.
Personally I would stay away from Lexmark, I am a Canon fan, the MP520 looks real nice, but it's personal choice at the end of the day.

A quick fix for most communication errors can be achieved by resetting the printer and/or rebooting the PC. Simply disconnect the printer from your computer. Reboot your pc. Unplug and re-plug the printer into the power source to reset it. When the printer turns on, reconnect it to your computer. Then try to print again once the computer fully recognizes the USB connection.

If that doesn't help, try the steps below:

1. Disconnect the printer from your computer.

2. Rebrick (pull out power supply, black box where the power cord is plugged in at the back of the printer, and put it back after 30 seconds).

2. On your computer, go to Control Panel > Printers and Faxes.

3. Delete the Lexmark print object.

4. Reboot your pc.

5. When your pc turns on, reconnect the printer.

6. Wait until your pc fully recognizes the USB connection. To check, go to Control Panel > Printers and Faxes. If you see a new Lexmark print object in the list, then try to print a document again to verify that the problem is fixed.

Please take note of the following requirements to be able to fax on your Lexmark X2600 printer:

• The printer is connected to a computer with an active fax modem, and both the printer and computer are on.
• The Lexmark Fax Solutions and Lexmark Productivity Studio software are installed on your computer. Installing these programs is optional. If you have not installed these programs, uninstall and reinstall the printer software. Make sure to choose to install the Lexmark Fax Solutions and Lexmark Productivity Studio programs.

If you still need assistance, please contact the Lexmark Technical Support Center for additional assistance.

On your computer, go to Start menu > All Programs > Lexmark X2600 Series > Lexmark Productivity Studio. Select 300 dpi for your scan setting. Save the new setting. Then, try to scan a document to verify that the new setting has taken effect.