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Changed out black ink then screen says insert paper push select, when I do it reads ERROR 1203;color cartridge is empty so I inserted another almost empty black cartridge. It starts to copy a few lines, throws the paper out, and gives that Error message. The user guide says nothing about it, other help sites say "ink too full"?? Never had this problem before. PLEASE HELP SOMEONE!!
It will be a hardware printing problem mostly. Try cleaning the parts with alcogol or/and elastic rubber. Also try to increase the force of contact with a sticky tape or like that.
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error 1203's error name is print head short which indicates a short circuit in the print head has occurred.
solution to this problem is to disconnect and then reconnect the printer power cable. Reinstall the ink
cartridges.For more information, see Replacing Ink Cartridges.
Replacing Ink Cartridges
Turn on your printer.
Lift the printer unit, and then position the scanner support
between the tabs to hold it open.
The ink cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position unless the
printer is busy.
Press down on the ink cartridge lever to raise each ink
cartridge lid.
Remove the old ink cartridges.
Store the cartridges in an air-tight container, such as the
storage unit you received with your photo cartridge, or dispose of them
properly.
If you are installing new ink cartridges, remove the sticker
and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each ink cartridge. NOTE: The following illustration shows a black cartridge and a
color cartridge (used for normal printing). For photo printing, use a photo
cartridge and a color cartridge.
Insert the new ink cartridges. Make sure the black or photo ink cartridge is
secure in the left ink cartridge carrier, and the color ink cartridge is secure
in the right ink cartridge carrier.
Snap each lid closed.
Hold the printer unit up, push the scanner support back to unlock it, and then
lower the printer unit until it is completely closed.
ERROR 1203 LEXMARKERROR 1200Error 1203 is an issue that occurs either when a cartridge is bad or the printer cartridge Slot is bad...
1 - try cleaning the copper contacts of the both carts and cart slot in the printer and try again.. or 2 - when error shows up, shut the printers power off; wait one minute and turn it back on press copy. Or try
Reset Factory Defaults on the Dellâ„¢ 964 or 966 Printer
To reset factory defaults on the printer, perform the following steps:
1. Press the down arrow button until Maintenance is highlighted and press the Select button.
2. Press the down arrow button until Reset Defaults is hightlighted and press the Select button.
3. The printer displays a confirmation message. Highlight Yes and press the Select button
Note: Some settings such as phone lists, time, date, and country are not changed. Please come back and just gave a vote, it will gave me some satisfaction to know am helping some one so I will keep on helping.
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Yes ok it will be the inks. Error 1203 is an issue that occurs either when a cartridge is bad or the printer cartridge Slot is bad...
1 - try cleaning the copper contacts of the both carts and cart slot in the printer and try again.. or 2 - when error shows up, shut the printers power off; wait one minute and turn it back on press copy.
The error 1203 error message on the operator panel could indicate a problem with one of the ink cartridges. Please follow the steps given below:
1. Please make sure the All-In-One is powered on.
2. Pull the control panel towards you, and then open the cartridge access door. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position.
3. Pull the old cartridges towards you, and then lift them out.
4. With the cartridges out of the printer, shut the access door and the control panel.
5. Power the printer OFF and then back ON.
6. Please check the operator panel to see if the same error has returned or if a new message has appeared.
7. If the message displayed is 1203, there is something wrong with the printer hardware.
If the message now displaying is Cartridge Missing, do the following:
1. Reinstall the cartridges into the printer.
2. Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Insert the black cartridge in the right carrier.
3. Push back firmly on the cartridges until they snap securely into place.
4. Close the cartridge access door, and then close the control panel.
5. If the 1203 message is still present on the operator panel, you need to insert one cartridge at a time to determine which cartridge is producing the failure.
6. With one cartridge in the carrier, close the access door and control panel.
7. Please check the operator panel. If the 1203 error is displayed, this cartridge is the defective item. If the Cartridge Missing message is displayed, the second cartridge is producing the failure.
8. Please replace the defective cartridge.
The error 1203 error message on the operator panel could indicate a problem with one of the ink cartridges. Please follow the steps given below:
1. Please make sure the All-In-One is powered on.
2. Pull the control panel towards you, and then open the cartridge access door. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position.
3. Pull the old cartridges towards you, and then lift them out.
4. With the cartridges out of the printer, shut the access door and the control panel.
5. Power the printer OFF and then back ON.
6. Please check the operator panel to see if the same error has returned or if a new message has appeared.
7. If the message displayed is 1203, there is something wrong with the printer hardware.
If the message now displaying is Cartridge Missing, do the following:
1. Reinstall the cartridges into the printer.
2. Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Insert the black cartridge in the right carrier.
3. Push back firmly on the cartridges until they snap securely into place.
4. Close the cartridge access door, and then close the control panel.
5. If the 1203 message is still present on the operator panel, you need to insert one cartridge at a time to determine which cartridge is producing the failure.
6. With one cartridge in the carrier, close the access door and control panel.
7. Please check the operator panel. If the 1203 error is displayed, this cartridge is the defective item. If the Cartridge Missing message is displayed, the second cartridge is producing the failure.
8. Please replace the defective cartridge.
The error 1203 error message on the operator panel could indicate a problem with one of the ink cartridges. Please follow the steps given below:
1. Please make sure the All-In-One is powered on.
2. Pull the control panel towards you, and then open the cartridge access door. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position.
3. Pull the old cartridges towards you, and then lift them out.
4. With the cartridges out of the printer, shut the access door and the control panel.
5. Power the printer OFF and then back ON.
6. Please check the operator panel to see if the same error has returned or if a new message has appeared.
7. If the message displayed is 1203, there is something wrong with the printer hardware.
If the message now displaying is Cartridge Missing, do the following:
1. Reinstall the cartridges into the printer.
2. Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Insert the black cartridge in the right carrier.
3. Push back firmly on the cartridges until they snap securely into place.
4. Close the cartridge access door, and then close the control panel.
5. If the 1203 message is still present on the operator panel, you need to insert one cartridge at a time to determine which cartridge is producing the failure.
6. With one cartridge in the carrier, close the access door and control panel.
7. Please check the operator panel. If the 1203 error is displayed, this cartridge is the defective item. If the Cartridge Missing message is displayed, the second cartridge is producing the failure.
8. Please replace the defective cartridge.
As per the information provided by you it seems to be a hardware issue however u cvan try these steps .
Steps >
Take out the ink cartridges from the printer > without turning off the printer unplug the power cord > press # and 6 key together , now without releasing the keys plug in the power cord .
keep on holding the keys down until the machine turns off automatically .
after the unit turns on again it would do the allignment give a msg for insert ink cartridges . insert the cartridges at that time . and see how it works out .
A 1203 error message on the operator panel could
indicate a problem with one of the ink cartridges. Please carry out the
steps below the image to confirm that this is a cartridge failure
rather than a hardware problem
Make sure the All-In-One is powered on.
Pull the control panel towards you, and then open the cartridge
access door. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading
position.
Pull the old cartridges towards you, and then lift them out.
With the cartridges out of the printer, shut the access door and the control panel.
Power the printer OFF and then back ON.
Check the operator panel to see if the same error has returned or if a new message has appeared.
If the message displayed is 1203, there is something wrong with the printer hardware. If the message now displaying is Cartridge Missing, do the following:
Reinstall the cartridges into the printer.
Insert the color cartridge in the left carrier. Insert the black cartridge in the right carrier.
Push back firmly on the cartridges until they snap securely into place.
Close the cartridge access door, and then close the control panel.
If the 1203 message is still present on the
operator panel, you need to insert one cartridge at a time to determine
which cartridge is producing the failure.
With one cartridge in the carrier, close the access door and control panel.
Check the operator panel. If the 1203 error is displayed, this cartridge is the defective item. If the Cartridge Missing message is displayed, the second cartridge is producing the failure.
Check to see if any ink is smeared inside the holder where the contact panel is located. Normally gold contacts.
Clean off the contacts with a paper towel or q-tip.
Then try reprinting the alignment page. Then print the test page a few times.
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