I have a Lexmark Z2300 printer and I am having trouble with the color ink cartridge. When it run low I change the cartridge with a new one and it still telling me the color cartridge needs replacement. What do I do?

Please refer to the Lexmark Z2300 User's Guide for more detailed instructions on how to install or replace ink cartridges for your model. Go to Page 28 - Maintaining the printer.
I hope this helps.

To rectify this error with your printer, first of all, you need to snap the cartridge in and out a few times. If this doesn't work, you need to remove the printer cartridge from the printer and then clean off the foil contacts. You need to be careful while doing this and do not wipe the nozzles from where the ink comes out. Insert the cartridge and switch on the printer. Now your problem might be fixed. If this does not work, it is better to inform the manufacturer or contact online technical support experts.

I would first check to see how low the color cartridge is. If it is out of ink, you will need to replace it.
Your Lexmark has two cartridges, one for colors and one for black.
To check the level of the ink cartridges, go to the Lexmark Solution Center. This is the software that was installed to run you Lexmark printer.
Check the cartridge ink level images that appear on each tab. If a cartridge is low, or if you have received an Ink Low message on the computer screen, install a new cartridge. An empty or low cartridge is marked with an exclamation point ( ! ).

To order print cartridges:

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For help installing a cartridge, go to How to install the print cartridge.

1. Look at the indicator light on your Lexmark printer. You'll need to replace ink cartridges when the light flashes or turns red instead of the standard green.
   
2. 
   Purchase Lexmark ink cartridges. You can buy the brand name or purchase a generic version that is compatible with your printer. You can shop for low cost ink cartridges from ABC Ink.
   
3. Step 3 Remove the old cartridges from your printer. Grip the sides of the Lexmark ink cartridges and pull it out. Dispose of the ink cartridges in a recycle program like the one at Staples or save the cartridges for refill.
   
4. Step 4 Install the new ink cartridges after removing the protective tabs. Avoid touching the IC chip when installing the new Lexmark ink cartridges. Replace the cover of the printer.
   
5. Step 5 Allow the Lexmark printer to run a nozzle test. Print several pages with the new ink cartridges to make sure you installed the ink cartridges correctly. The indicator light should return to a solid green color.
   

Here's a link to download the PDF file User's Guide of your Lexmark Z2300 printer. http://bit.ly/amfEfI . Go to Maintaining the printer section to see the instructions on how to change/replace ink cartridges. It has some graphics in it to better understand the instructions. Hope this helps.

Normally, when I get distorted color, that tells me that they are not Genuine Cartridges.

Are they? If not then change them, and you will see.

These printer companies, ie: Epson, Photosmart, Lexmark, have them Rigged, like that!!!!

Good Luck....&.
pls let me know...

Go to www.lexmarkz2300.com. There will be instruction on how to replace the cartidges. you will b e able to print out the instructions after you fix the problem.

do you have START BLACK, button? IF so, go ahead and try it-USViking

The black cartridge is optional, so you should have to just replace the color.

you can tell me plz which printer use u .......i hope u use both color & black ink cartridge.....go to printer
setup .......???????if your black ink empty you change your near pc Or printer vender........