Colour printing Despite installing new cartridge (Lexmark not copy) a message comes on screen saying cartridge is missing. I have tried re-installing several times as per instruction book but no success. Have never had this problem before despite having replaced both black and colour several times

Problem

Wrong cartridge; Left cartridge incorrect; Right cartridge incorrect; Left cartridge missing; Right cartridge missing; Error 1205; Error 1206; Cartridge error; Cartridge incorrect; Cartridge missing

Environment

Microsoft Windows XP; Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition; Microsoft Windows 2000; Microsoft Windows Vista

Solution

Explanation

An 'incorrect cartridge' or 'missing cartridge' error can be displayed if:

• The wrong cartridge is installed, or


• The cartridge is not installed properly, or


• The cartridge is missing.

What to do

X4850

http://support.lexmark.com/index?page=content&id=SO4738&segment=SUPPORTproductCode%3D&productCode=LEXMARK_X4875&locale=EN&userlocale=EN_US

If you insert the old cartridge, does it recognize it? If it does, then it's a problem with the new cartridge. Try to check if you already have taken out the protective tapes out of the cartridge.

If it still doesn't recognize the old cartridge, then it's a problem with the printer.

Hi there

You should always mention the printer model as well as what operating system you use.

This is what i found on LEXMARK's website about your error, and it seems you have one or 2 faulty cartridges, or you are using compatible cartridges instead of Lexmark Originals:

Problem Error messages; Error: "Cartridge Error 50C"; Cartridge error; Black cartridge missing; Color cartridge missing Solution Cartridge Error 50C
Your print cartridge has shorted.

1. Power off your All-in-One and unplug it.


2. Plug in your All-in-One again and turn it on.


3. Uninstall and then reinstall your cartridges.


4. If this does not resolve the issue, try the troubleshooting steps for the other cartridge errors below.
   

Error: Black Cartridge Missing
The black cartridge is not installed. (Install cartridge PN 82)
Error: Color Cartridge Missing
The color cartridge is not installed (Install cartridge PN 83)
Cartridge Error
Complete the following instructions:

1. Power off your All-in-One.


2. Use both hands to lift up the scanner unit until the scanner support holds it open.


3. Turn the All-in-One on. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the All-in-One is busy.


4. Remove the color print cartridge.


5. Lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed.


6. If the error message reappears, replace the black print cartridge with a new print cartridge.
   If it does not repeat steps 1-3 and then go to step 7.


7. Reinstall the color cartridge and remove the black print cartridge.


8. Lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed.


9. If the error message occurs again, replace the color cartridge.


10. If an error message reappears, repeat steps 1-3 and reinstall both print cartridges.


11. Lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed.


12. If you receive the error message again, replace both cartridges.

Hope it helps

Andre

Check to make sure you removed the shipping tape across the print head of the cartridge..

Cartridge Error 50C
Your print cartridge has shorted.

1. Power off your All-in-One and unplug it.
2. Plug in your All-in-One again and turn it on.
3. Uninstall and then reinstall your cartridges.
4. If this does not resolve the issue, try the troubleshooting steps for the other cartridge errors below.
   

Error: Black Cartridge Missing
The black cartridge is not installed. (Install cartridge PN 82)

Error: Color Cartridge Missing
The color cartridge is not installed (Install cartridge PN 83)


Cartridge Error
Complete the following instructions:

1. Power off your All-in-One.
2. Use both hands to lift up the scanner unit until the scanner support holds it open.
3. Turn the All-in-One on. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the All-in-One is busy.
4. Remove the color print cartridge.
5. Lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed.
6. If the error message reappears, replace the black print cartridge with a new print cartridge.
   If it does not repeat steps 1-3 and then go to step 7.
7. Reinstall the color cartridge and remove the black print cartridge.
8. Lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed.
9. If the error message occurs again, replace the color cartridge.
10. If an error message reappears, repeat steps 1-3 and reinstall both print cartridges.
11. Lower the scanner unit until it is completely closed.
12. If you receive the error message again, replace both cartridges.

If I could be of further assistance, let me know. If this helps or solves the issue, please rate it.
Thanks, Joe


I’m happy to assist further over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/joe_8b8c2cd6ce148309

This is a software problem, do uninstall and re installation of the printer software on your computer and that should do it...

Print Cartridge(s) Missing
The following print cartridges appear to be missing, not detected, or incorrectly installed:
Cartridge on Right
Cartridge on Left

Was the cartridges lexmark factory replacements or was they generic replacement cartridges.

If they are generic cartridges you might want to buy lexmark cartridges because some generic cartridges will not work in some printers

linux

Clean the contacts on the cartidge and printer ( open the replace ink door wait for the printhead to come to center and turn off power) if that does not work then replace cartridge, it might be a recycled one that they did not chane the chip.