My Lexmark X73 made a snapping noise and stopped

There could be something blocking the paper path that's not allowing the paper to not go all the way through the feeder. Try to open the printer and access the cartridge area. Remove the cartridges. Check for any foreign objects blocking the paper path. Rebrick your printer by removing the power adapter (black box found on the back of your printer where the power cord is plugged in) and then re-plug after 30 seconds. When your printer turns back on, re-insert your cartridges. Then try print your document again to verify that the problem is fixed.

More possible for printer not feeding is paper jump, and stock up jump sensor, look hook type near roller sensor mechanism if still free in move, or if dirt, then try to feed paper manually and look for any obstruction.

Please follow the steps given below to perform a self test on the printer:

1. Switch off the printer.
2. Press and hold down the paper feed button.
3. While keeping the paper feed button depressed, turn the power back on.
4. When the printer starts to print, release the paper feed button.
5. When the first page is printed, switch off the power (otherwise the printer will keep on printing).

please solve my problem

Try this first:

Turn off the printer and unplug it. Open the paper jam door and give the paper roller a gentle push forward until it clicks. This is a simple reset of the paper feed. Close the door, plug your printer back in and turn it on.
I hope this works for you. If it does not we may need to reinstall the driver. Please let me know. Thanks!

I had the same exact problem. Check your cable if it is a 1.0 usb you will need to buy the new 2.0 usb cable. They have them at shop4tech.com for cheap!!!!!

I was printing a homework assignment from my professor, I received an error message that something may be invalid with what he sent. I tried to print and everthing just jammed, the cartridges are stuck to the right and noting will move. I have turned it on and off and even unplugged it from the Computer, but when restarted nothing still happens there is still no communication with my omputer. Is it shot or can still use it? Thanks Rebbec

Mine makes a noise when turning it off and on and then the light just blinks. The paper does not feed at all. Nothing works! And I've never really had a problem since getting it many many years ago...

Same problem here. Went thru a few tests with Lexmark but didnt help. They next said it would be best to get new one since repair cost would be higher. Thru front door I do see a spring that moves freely. That must be broke. After their help they sent email for 20% off.

use this link to trouble shoot:;


http://support.lexmark.com/cgi-perl/knowledgebase.cgi?ccs=229:1:0:94:0:0&framed=&docid=ENUS23172&relevance=1