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When I attempted to print I get cartridge error message: 1203 that says consult user guide. How do I find locate 1203 in my Dell All-in-one center?

I replaced my black ink cartridge which didn't help.

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  • crzymoma4 Oct 12, 2008

    we put in new ink carts & it printed a few times but now the printer is locked up and wont do anything. It says cartridge error 1203 consult user guide.

  • Anonymous Oct 15, 2008

    same problem, catride error 1203 also when I lift the lid to my printer unit, my cartridge carrier does not automatically move to the loading position. I just put in a new black cartridge today and it did print a few times correctly.

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Yes ok try and try.
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.

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SOURCE: Cartridge Error # 1203 when replacing black ink cartridge

It sounds like the printer thinks it is not a genuine ink cartridge. Fit a Lexmark cartridge to cure it.

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I want to print the letter . on the machine's screen i saw error #1203. it wrote consult user guide . could you tell me how to slove the problem
1203 error indicates a communication problem with your printer and one of your cartridges. Please refer to this article in the Lexmark website: How to Troubleshoot a 1203 Error on the Lexmark X4250/X4270/F4270 Printers. This will help you identify and resolve the 1203 error message on your printer.
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Apr 21, 2011 • Lexmark X4270 All-In-One InkJet Printer
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Printer just has following message Error 1203 consult user's guide" which I do not have
Error 1203 comes from a refilled ink cartridge.

Try purchasing the Brand name ink cartridge and the error message should go away.


Rick
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We have a lexmark p4350. we cant get it to print
The error indicates an error in communication either between cartridges or the cartridges and the printer. Here's an article in the Lexmark website on 1203 Error Message on the Lexmark P4350 / P4330 Photo All-In-One. Just click on this link: http://bit.ly/9sK9hE. This should guide you on what to do.
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Jul 05, 2010 • Lexmark P4350 All-In-One InkJet Printer
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Printer Cartridge Error Message
Hi there
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.

All the best Pineworks
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Apr 03, 2010 • Lexmark X7170 All-In-One InkJet Printer
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I have error eading 1203 what is that and how can
I have an error reading 1203 that won't let me print. Message consult users guide.
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Oct 08, 2009 • Lexmark X4270 All-In-One InkJet Printer
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My lexmarkp4350 is not printing the black ink
Ok this some times works.


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.



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.
All The Best: Pineworks
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Jun 26, 2009 • Lexmark C533DN InkJet Printer
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Lexmark P6250 Printer error 1203 - Consult User Guide
It is a hardware printing problem . Try to clean contacts in printers in cartridge holder by alcogol and elastic rubber. it may become dirty an poor contact. after this you can try this:
Put some layers of the sticky tape on cartridge to improove force of contact.
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Mar 06, 2009 • Lexmark P6250 All-In-One InkJet Photo...
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Error 1203
I would email Lexmark. Thus far they have been good about assisting with problems. I have found that the User's Guide does not have the info in for numbered error messages also. Mention this to Lexmark when emailing them! Hope this is of help to you.
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Oct 27, 2008 • Lexmark X7170 All-In-One InkJet Printer
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Error Message 1203??
These steps are for a Lexmark 4200, but I suspect they will work for your printer as well:

Cartridge Error: 1203

Your print cartridge has a short.

1. Press Power to turn your All-In-One off.
2. Unplug your All-In-One from the wall outlet.
3. Plug in your All-In-One.
4. Reinstall the cartridges.

If this does not resolve the problem, see More troubleshooting options, or replace your cartridges.

Source: http://www.lexmark.com/publications/pdfs/4200/eng/trouble.html
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Aug 04, 2008 • Lexmark P4350 All-In-One InkJet Printer
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Error 1203
You can try testing your Printer with another Print Cartridge and if the error message repeats, you should contact Service Center as then there would be a Hardware Problem.
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