Does not print, Try printing a test page again | Lexmark 1500

Make sure the cartridges are properly installed

With the front of the printer facing you, check for proper print cartridge installation. If you are using a color cartridge, make sure it is properly installed in the right carrier. If you are using a black cartridge or photo cartridge, make sure it is properly installed in the left carrier.

Make sure the sticker and tape are removed from the print cartridges:

1Lift the access cover.

2Remove the print cartridges from the print cartridge carrier.

3Make sure the sticker and tape are removed from the bottom and back of the print cartridges.

Make sure the printer is set as the default printer and is not on hold or paused

To set the printer as default

1From the Finder desktop, choose Applications Utilities Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, depending on the operating system version you are using.

2From the printer list dialog, select your printer.

3Click the Make Default icon.

To resume print jobs

1From the Finder desktop, choose Applications Utilities Print Center or Printer Setup Utility, depending on the operating system version you are using.

2From the list of printers, double-click your printer. The printer pop-up menu appears.

3If you want to resume all print jobs in the queue, click Start Jobs.

If you want to resume a particular print job, select the document name, and then click Resume.

Try printing a test page again

1Load plain paper.

2From the Finder desktop, double-click the Lexmark 1500 Series folder.

3Double-click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon.

4From the Maintenance tab, click Print Test Page. A page prints.

If the test page did not print at all or has quality problems, attend to any error messages that appear on the screen.

Page does not print

These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following:

Check power

If the light is not on, see “Power button is not lit” on page 69.

Load paper correctly

Remove the paper from the paper support, and then load the paper again.

Troubleshooting

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Lexmark 1500 Does not print, Make sure the cartridges are properly installed, Try printing a test page again, Check power

Contents

Lexmark 1500 Series Page Contents Glossary 109 Safety information General networking Common home network configurationsWired network example Wireless network examples Networking the printer Finding the MAC address IP addresses Wireless networkingPrinting a network setup Types of wireless networks Finding the signal strength InfrastructureAd hoc Why do I need an installation cable? Networking the printerKnow your security keys Selecting a network printer Installing the printer on a networkInstalling the printer on additional network computers Sharing the printer on a network Using a wireless network connection Finding a printer/print server located on remote subnetsClick Continue What do the Wi-Fi indicator lights mean? Advanced wireless setupTips for using network adapters Why do I need to disconnect the installation cable? Double-clickWireless Setup Assistant Getting started Loading paperChoosing compatible specialty paper types Loading envelopes Using the automatic paper type sensor Loading transparencies Loading labels Loading iron-on transfers Loading custom-size paperLoading banner paper Learning about the software print options Choosing a paper sizeChoosing a paper type Printing a document Collating copies using the computerPerforming printing and related tasks Choosing a print quality Printing borderless photos Printing photos Printing cards Printing iron-on transfers Printing envelopes Printing a banner Printing transparencies Printing multiple pages on one sheet For Mac OS X version 10.4.2 or later Assembling a bookletPrinting multiple copies of a stored document Printing the last page first reverse page order Printing color images in black and white Printing on both sides of the paper duplexingPrinting on both sides of the paper duplexing automatically Printing files from a memory card or flash drive Printing on both sides of the paper duplexing manuallyClick File Œ Print Resuming print jobs Pausing print jobsCanceling a print job Managing print jobs Inserting a memory card Connecting photo storage devices Light blink alternately until either the memory card or Inserting a flash drive Removing a memory card or flash drive Connecting a PictBridge-enabled digital camera Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer Transferring photos from a memory device to the computer Printing photos from a memory card or flash drive Printing photos from photo storage devicesPage Printing photos from a digital camera using Dpof Printing photos from the computer Printing cards Working with photos over the wireless network Page Related topics Understanding the printer parts Checking the box contents Use Understanding the parts of the printer Orange Understanding the software Installing the printer software Using the Printer Selection dialog Click UninstallRemoving the printer software Using the Page Setup dialog Using the Printer Setup Complete dialog From here Choose Using the Print dialog From here Choose From here Choose Only Using Printer Services Using the Network Card Reader Click SettingsChoose Lexmark Network Card Reader Œ Preferences Using the Utility Click Lexmark 1500 Series Utility Print cartridges Installing print cartridges Removing a used print cartridge Cleaning the print cartridge nozzles Aligning the print cartridgesDouble-click the Lexmark 1500 Series Utility icon Wiping the print cartridge nozzles and contacts Check paper Checking the ink levelsImproving print quality Preserving the print cartridges Check print cartridges Cleaning the exterior of the printerUsing genuine Lexmark print cartridges Refilling print cartridges Ordering paper and other supplies Ordering print cartridges Lexmark 1500 Series folder Finding information about the printer Telephone support Help Related topics Recycling Lexmark products Contacting Customer Support How do I contact Lexmark Customer Support?Is contact information available online? Setup troubleshooting Power button is not litPower light is blinking Duplex light is blinking Cable is not connected, is loose, or is damaged Software does not install Printer is not able to communicate with the computer Printer does not appear in the Printer Selection dialog Printing a test page using the computer Printer is plugged in but does not printTest page does not print Try printing a test page again Make sure the cartridges are properly installedCheck power Does not print Remove tape on cartridges Check the ink levels Remove the sticker and tape from the print cartridges Reinstall the softwareChecking printer readiness Make sure the printer has paper and is properly loaded Are the sticker and tape removed from the cartridges? Are the print cartridges properly installed?Checking the printer status Checking the print cartridges Wireless troubleshooting Check your security keysAre the cartridges low on ink? Wireless network printer does not print Remove and reinstall the internal print server Wi-Fi indicator light is not lit Reinstall the internal print server Wireless printer is no longer working Printer cannot connect to the wireless network Check your security keys Wi-Fi indicator light is orangeCheck your advanced security settings Configure the optional internal wireless print server Check MAC address Make sure the access point is on Run the Wireless Setup Assistant again Checking your network name Changing wireless settings after installationPing the access point Check the installation cable Ping the printer Run the Wireless Setup Assistant Are you printing graphics or photos? Print troubleshootingChecking the ink levels Ink levels seem incorrect Ink levels seem to go down too quickly Improving print qualityPoor text and graphic quality Poor quality at the edges Partial document or photo prints Print speed is slow Photo smudges or scratches Blank or incorrect page printsPrints with different fonts Print is too dark or smudged Glossy photo paper or transparencies stick togetherTransparencies or photos contain white lines White lines appear in graphics or solid black areas Adjust the application settings for the documentPerform maintenance on the print catridges Vertical straight lines are not smooth Check the level of ink in the print catridges Perform maintenance on the print cartridgesAdjust the color and print speed Cannot print from a memory card or flash drive Duplex unit does not operate correctly Cannot print from digital camera using PictBridge Paper jam in the paper support Jams and misfeeds troubleshootingChecking printer ports Paper jam in the printer 100 Paper jam in the duplex unit Printer does not feed paper, envelopes, or specialty media Paper or specialty media misfeeds Paper continues to jam Banner paper jams Remove and reinstall the print cartridges Remove any obstructions in the cartridge carrier103 Memory card reader and PictBridge troubleshooting Nothing happens when memory card is insertedMemory card cannot be inserted Make sure the camera is properly equipped Make sure the USB cable is connectedCheck USB cable Check camera connection 106 Select the printer on your wireless network Removing and reinstalling the software Resetting the printer to factory default settings107 108 Lexmark International, Inc All rights reserved Edition noticeProduct information 109 110 Trademarks Industry Canada Canada Exposure to radio frequency radiationIndustry Canada compliance statement Avis de conformité aux normes de l’industrie du Canada 112 European Community EC directives conformity 113 114 Noise emission levels 115 Temperature informationProduct disposal Information for Chinese RoHS program Off mode Power consumptionProduct power consumption Power Saver 117 Total energy usage 118 119 Lexmark International, Inc., Lexington, KY Statement of Limited WarrantyLimited warranty Limited warranty service 121 Extent of limited warrantyLimitation of liability Additional rights 122 Glossary IP Internet Protocol address 123 124 UAA Universally Administered Address