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Tips to Fix Most Common Lexmark Printer Error Codes

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Lexmark printers are known among home users and professionals for their reliability. Like every other printer, they also cause some issues. These issues are communicated to users through error codes. If you know what these error codes stand for, you can handle most of the issues yourself and save on the repair charges. Here are some of the common error codes with their interpretation and solutions.

Error Code: 200 & 201

Interpretation: Paper Jam. Error 200 indicates that paper is blocking the printer pathway while error 201 means there is a paper stuck between printers’ input and output sensors.

Solution: Both these errors can be corrected by removing the paper carefully from the printer’s pathway. Follow the instructions below:

  • Open the front door on upper side.
  • Holds the print cartridge with both hands and pulls it out gently (pull towards you and lift it up.)
  • Push the feed roller release lever back to release the pressure on the paper.
  • Pull out the paper gently and cautiously as it could stain your garments from toner.
  • If there is no paper jam under the cartridge, remove the paper tray and re-install it. Re-install the toner cartridge and close the door.

Error Code: 80

Interpretation: Modern Lexmark printers have a counter that notify about maintenance. This counter records the number of printed pages. The error message means that maximum pages have printed.

Solution:

Purchasing a maintenance kit and replacing it is the solution here. You can buy a Lexmark maintenance kit for better performance of your printer.

Error Code: 900

Interpretation: Service Error. This error occurs due to hardware or network issue. If the printer is connected with computer and the error occurs, it is network related. While if the printer and computer are not connected and the error occurs, it is hardware related.

Solution:

Checking computer-printer connection can resolve the issue. You can take technical help for hardware fixes.

Error Code: 901

Interpretation: Engine Flash Error. It occurs due to temporary glitches in engine.

This error often occurs due to a temporary engine glitch. To clear a 901 error, simply turn off the printer for at least five minutes. If the error doesn’t return after powering on the printer, a temporary glitch was the issue and shouldn’t require any further troubleshooting.

Solution: To solve this error, simply power off the printer for 5 minutes and then again turn it ON. If the error is gone, it doesn’t require further troubleshooting. If it exists, take Lexmark Printer technical support.

Error Code: 902

Interpretation: Engine Board Software Failed.

Solution:

Turn-off the printer for 10 minutes and then turns it on to see if the error is gone. If this doesn’t help, seek help from technician.

Error Code: 903, 904, 905 and 906

Interpretation: Fault in printer’s system board.

Solution:

Power off the printer and power it on after 10 minutes. If the error is gone, try printing some pages and keep an eye on the error for two-three weeks. If it still exists, reset NVRAM.

Common Brother Printer Errors with Solution


The Brother Printer errors are shown as alphanumeric codes. If you know what these codes imply, you can understand the problem and solve them accordingly. Do you also see an error message on your Brother Printer machine? Here is a guide covering most common error codes and their solutions.

Error Code: Error: E50

It implies malfunction of fuser unit. The fuser unit is that part of printer which gets hot and binds the print on the paper. This error means either the temperature is too hot or is not hot enough.

Solution:

Switch off the printer for 5 minutes and switch it back on. Leave the machine unattended for 10 minutes without giving any command. If this doesn’t solve the issue, you need to replace the fuser unit.

Error Code: Error: E51

This indicates malfunctioning of laser unit. Laser unit writes the information on the drum surface. This error indicates non-detection of laser beam.

Solution:

Switch the printer off and then on it again. If you see the error again, the laser flap is defective or the laser unit needs replacement.

Error Code: Error: E52

It implies laser motor malfunctioning. You already know what laser unit does (explained above.) There is a spinning mirror and motor inside laser unit that drives it. Thus, this error suggests that the motor is faulty.

Solution:

Like the above two errors this also gets resolved by power off and on. Power off and on helps us identify if the error is genuine or not. If it is genuine, the laser needs replacement.

Error Code: Error: E54

It means malfunctioning of main motor. This motor drives the main gear train which runs all printing functions.

Solution:

Again switch the printer off and on it again. If the error continues, turn on the printer after removing the toner. See if the motor works. If it does, you need to buy another toner. In case you still see the error, replace the main motor.

Error Code: Error: E60

It shows that the fan is malfunctioning. There are four cooling fans in a printer and this error means fault in one of them.

Solution:

Switch the printer off and switch it on again. In case error continues, seek help from a technical engineer to identify and replace the faulty fan.

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