Open the top cover and insert a toner catrige

Error: "Invalid Toner Cartridge"; Error: "Invalid Refill"; Message: "Change Cartridge"
Solution
One of these error messages may appear on the printer display immediately after or shortly after a new toner cartridge is installed into the printer. Note: This may not be specifically a toner cartridge problem; the error may be due to a stuck cover open switch on the printer.

To see if the cover open switch is the cause of this problem, open the top front cover and observe the message on the printer's display panel. The display should read Close Door or Insert Cartridge.


If this message is not displayed, the top cover open sensor and switch will need to be replaced. In addition, the printer may have damaged the new toner cartridge. If the cover open sensor is not operating properly, a new cartridge can be incorrectly flagged as a refilled cartridge by the printer. If this happens, the new cartridge will continue to cause an Invalid Refill or Invalid Cartridge error even if you try reinstalling it or installing it into another printer. If this should occur, please contact the point of purchase of the cartridge to find out how to get the cartridge replaced.

Caution: If the cover open sensor is not operating, do not install another new toner cartridge until you have completed the directions below. Inserting another new cartridge can cause that cartridge to stop working as well. Should this situation arise, please take the following actions:


Place the original working cartridge (the empty or near-empty one) back into the printer. This should clear the error message.

Turn the printer off. Doing this will disengage the cover open sensor.

With the printer switched off, open the top lid and remove the old toner cartridge.

Now replace the old cartridge with another new Lexmark toner cartridge.

Power the printer back on. The printer should now read this cartridge as a newly installed toner cartridge and the error should be cleared. The printer and toner cartridge should function properly now, but the top cover sensor on the printer will still need to be replaced.

If your printer is still under warranty or covered under a service contract, please contact Lexmark Technical Support or your service provider for further recommendations and instructions. Until you can get the cover open switch replaced, remember to have the printer powered off whenever you replace the toner cartridge.

If the top cover switch appears to be working fine, or if you have followed the above steps and your printer continues to post an Invalid Toner Cartridge or Invalid Refill error, make sure you are using a new original Lexmark toner cartridge. A toner cartridge remanufactured or refilled by a third party can cause this error.

To help identify a refilled cartridge, look for the yellow label attached to the toner drum and the body of the toner cartridge. If this is damaged or removed, the cartridge may have been refilled.

If you are using a third-party refilled or remanufactured toner cartridge, it is recommended that you install a new Lexmark brand toner cartridge. Lexmark cannot guarantee the compatibility of any third-party toner cartridges with our printers.

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1 Switch on the Lexmark X83 printer.

2 Lift open the cartridge door at the front of the device, below the scanner unit. The printer automatically moves the cartridge carrier to the correct position.

3 Pull each ink cartridge toward you to unclasp it from the carrier. Lift the cartridge out of the cartridge carrier.

4 Clean the copper contacts on the bottom of each cartridge with a clean, dry lint-free cloth. Use a gentle, circular motion to clean the contacts.

5 Insert the ink cartridges back into the cartridge carrier. Push back firmly on each cartridge until it snaps into place.

6 Repeat each step in this procedure again. Close the cartridge door.

check on the left hand side of where the top cover opens , in the inside there is a clip along with a senor
check that it si not stuck . if that doesn't work, open the top cover hold in the cancel button or the bigger play button ( differs printer to printer ) or both for approx 10 - 20 seconds , you will see all the lights flash remove the toner , re-insert the toner & close the top cover . This will reset the drum unit & the printer status. Alternativly switch the printer off ( with top cover closed ) hold in one or both buttons and turn it on for approx 10 - 20 seconds again , you will again see all the lights flash, Your printer will reset its status And clear its page count .
also try open the back cover close the front then the back , press cancel or play button twice there after.

( this is a common diagnostic procedure with small laser printers )\

Please post back if this doent solve the issue

Thanx

try to shake the toner after removing it if there is still remaining ink left. If non, replace the toner to its nearest Printer provider outlet

Click the download button here for the manual. There is a cover on the front you open.

open the top cover and insert a toner cartrige

Turn the orinter off and follow these steps:

1) Remove the top cover by opening the top of the printer
2) Pull the older tone cartrige out, taking care of noticing how it is inserted into the printer.
3) Insert the NEW cartridge
4) Close the printer cover

Canon toner type GPR-6, correct? Open the front cover. Rotate lever to release toner/developer unit. Pull the unit straight out until it stops. Insert new cartridge to line up with top of toner/developer unit at a slight angle (lower at back) Once the cartridge stops at the rear (I would hold the toner/developer unit with one hand while inserting the cartridge) then lower the front end of toner cartridge down on top of the unit.....press down until toner cart. clicks into place. You will know because a tab pops out the front with clear plastic attatched. Pull the tab to release toner and release top of toner/dev. unit. Keep pulling until it stops. Wait about 7 seconds, now tap on toner cartridge to release all loose toner (don't forget to shake toner before opening) After about 15 seconds, toner should be fully loaded. Now push top cover of toner/developer unit back in until it latches, you will know because the empty cartridge releases from the unit. Now remove empty cartridge, reinsert unit, turn latch handle and close front cover.

There is a manual removal option. Open the front cover. Then the top. Remove the drum. Close the front cover. (leave the top open). Move the toner housing unit so the required toner is accessable from the back. Remove.

Replace drum. Restart printer. The housing unit shoud rotate the empty spot to the front so you can insert the new toner.

Good luck.

Installing the Toner and Drum Cartridges
Installing the Toner Cartridge
Installing the Drum Cartridge
CAUTION: Before performing any of the following procedures, read and follow the safety instructions in your Owner's Manual. Installing the Toner Cartridge Install or replace the toner cartridge while the printer is on (if the power is not on, the cartridge carrier will not rotate).

1. After confirming the Insert Yellow Toner (Y)message, open the front door.
   
   

1. Hold the tape on the protective cover and pull it forward to remove the cover from each cartridge slot.
   
   

NOTE: You need to remove the protective cover only the first time that you install the toner. NOTE: Dispose of the protective cover after you remove it. NOTE: The protective cover is attached to each toner cartridge mount.

1. Make sure the color of the toner cartridge matches the slot on the toner cartridge carrier. The order is Y, M, C, K. Gently shake the cartridge to distribute the toner evenly.
   
   

1. Lift the tab up 90 degrees and pull the toner seal straight off, keeping it parallel with the toner cartridge.
   
   

1. To insert the toner cartridges, align the arrows on the cartridge with the corresponding arrows on the printer. Guide the cartridge in until it snaps into place and then push down the handhold to lock the cartridge in place.
   
   

1. Close the front door.
   
   

NOTE: Make sure the toner cartridge is installed correctly. Otherwise, the front door cannot close firmly.

1. The toner cartridge carrier rotates to the next empty slot. When the color of the newly inserted cartridge appears on the display, followed by the Insert message, insert the next toner cartridge.
   
   
2. Repeat steps 1 through 7 when inserting the remaining cartridges.
   
   

Installing the Drum Cartridge

1. When the Insert Drum or Insert Drum Cart message appears, open the front door, then lift and push back the top cover.
   
   

1. Remove the protective sheet from the drum cartridge.
   
   

1. To insert the drum cartridge, push up the lever on the right side of the printer. With the lever in the upright position, hold the drum cartridge by the handle, align the arrows on the drum cartridge with the corresponding arrows on the printer and guide the cartridge in until it snaps into place.
   
   

1. Pull down the lever on the right to lock the drum cartridge in place.
   
   

1. Close the top cover, then the front door.
   
   

NOTE: After installing the drum cartridge, the printer makes an adjustment for about one to two minutes. Do not turn off the printer during this time.