I keep getting the " covers open " on my dell 926 printer. help

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The blinking exclamation point means that the cover to the printer is not closed all the way. Try opening and closing the cover to get rid of this error. If there is another picture like an ink drop or a sun that is also blinking at the same time then the error can mean something different.

Here is a link to your manual for your printer that includes troubleshooting erorr codes:

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/1710n/en/om/1710_en.pdf

Depending on which cover it reports open, check the switch which should be just inside the door or cover.

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Check the connection of the printer. the sensor is not functioning.

Maybe something wrong with sensor which displays the state of the cover.
Try to find it.

http://download.cnet.com/Dell-Photo-AIO-Printer-926/3000-2116_4-109415.html
download from here.

Clean the contact points on the cartridges with a dry, lint-free cloth.

1. Open the top cover of the printer.

2. Remove the print cartridges.

3. Clean the copper-colored contact points on the cartridges with a damp, lint-free cloth.
Use a dry, lint-free cloth to remove moisture from the contacts.

5. Insert the cartridges back into the printer.

6. Close the top cover.

7. Try printing again.



 
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Printer says error 1203

Unplug the power adapter from the printer and then remove the papers from the printer , open the printer cover and look for any obstructions , lift the printer and shake it firmly, turn the printer upside down and gently tab on it , roll the paper tray rollers manually , put back the power adapter and then try printing a document with only one paper in the paper tray if it still gives the same error then its an issue with the printer and if the printer is under warranty then get the printer replaced .. or purchase a new printer instead of getting it repaired .. dell is offering a new printer 926 for $49 with 1 year warranty.

Do lemme know if that helps.
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Yes sounds like you may have a broken or out of alignment hinge on your printer. Examine it very closely to see if you can align it without breaking it. If so try printing again to see if this fixes it. Restart your computer and printer after alignment of door.