LexMark printer X3470 malfunction

Printer not responding. Message "cover open" is displayed when cover is closed.
Power light on,but power button unresponsive when pushed to shut of power.

Marcoroskam Apr 02, 2008

Same printer, same problem. Problem occurred after changing ink cartridge with an original Lexmark cartridge.

Steps taken: Reopen en close cover, take out cartridge and replace again, disconnected power cord en reconnected. No changes, problem remains.

3 Answers

Anonymous

Make the solution easy to fix. Almost impossible to get sensor part out to try & fix. Have got piece out intact but can't access back of machine to put back in. Future printers should have an easier access to enable such a simple little thing to be put back in if intact.

Posted on Mar 29, 2008

Anonymous

Printer not responding. Message "cover open" is displayed when cover is closed.
Power light on,but power button unresponsive when pushed to shut of power

Posted on Jan 26, 2008

Anonymous

A White Clip On The Rear Has Fallen Off...
It Pushes A Micro Switch On The PCB (Printed Circuit Board)...
Poke Your Finger In The Middle Hole At The Rear Of The Grey Tray While You Have The Lid Open...
Feel The Switch And Press It... (Tiny Button)
You Will See I Am Right...
Try To Locate The Piece That Has Fallen Off...
Glue It Back On Or Order Spare Part...
Or Bin The Printer (Lexmark Is Useless) (Buy Epson)
I Hope This Helps!
Lance Smart
(Currently Trying To Resolve The Same Issue)

Posted on Jan 15, 2008

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