Lexmark 3200 Out of Paper error

zzzgurl · 11-05-2004, 01:29 PM

I've got a Lexmark 3200 printer and suddenly the paperfeed light is blinking but I've already filled the paperfeeder. I also get a "out of paper" error in the Windows XP printer control window. What could be the problem? Could it be an ink cartridge or connection problem? I made sure the paper was in correctly and cleared the print jobs in que. Then I turned my PC and the printer off and restarted them and the error happens again. Oh yeah, when I first turn the printer on the paperfeed light doesn't flash, it doesn't happen until I try to print something. Also, when i press the paperfeed button, the paper doesn't feed through either. PLEASE help!

blmbrsm · 11-05-2004, 04:31 PM

You may have a dirty paper sensor or it is out of alignment. Try using a can of air to blow out the area where the paper tray is inserted.

zzzgurl · 11-08-2004, 04:30 AM

Thanks, I'll buy some tomorrow and will give it a try. Isn't it odd that when I first turn on printer the out of paper error light isn't blinking, it only starts blinking once I try to print something? I was given the printer by my father and I'm sure it's just old enought that I won't be able to get service on it. I pray that your suggestion works! One more thing, I just downloaded a Windows XP update, could that have caused the problem, or are you pretty sure it's an equipment issue? I really appreciate your help!!

11-05-2004, 01:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
zzzgurl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	Lexmark 3200 Out of Paper error I've got a Lexmark 3200 printer and suddenly the paperfeed light is blinking but I've already filled the paperfeeder. I also get a "out of paper" error in the Windows XP printer control window. What could be the problem? Could it be an ink cartridge or connection problem? I made sure the paper was in correctly and cleared the print jobs in que. Then I turned my PC and the printer off and restarted them and the error happens again. Oh yeah, when I first turn the printer on the paperfeed light doesn't flash, it doesn't happen until I try to print something. Also, when i press the paperfeed button, the paper doesn't feed through either. PLEASE help!

11-08-2004, 04:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
zzzgurl Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 2 OS: Windows XP	Lexmark 3200 Out of Paper Error Thanks, I'll buy some tomorrow and will give it a try. Isn't it odd that when I first turn on printer the out of paper error light isn't blinking, it only starts blinking once I try to print something? I was given the printer by my father and I'm sure it's just old enought that I won't be able to get service on it. I pray that your suggestion works! One more thing, I just downloaded a Windows XP update, could that have caused the problem, or are you pretty sure it's an equipment issue? I really appreciate your help!!

11-05-2004, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
blmbrsm Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 135 OS: Windows 95, 98,2000,& XP, Knoppix, Sun, Unix MS Express & Outlook	You may have a dirty paper sensor or it is out of alignment. Try using a can of air to blow out the area where the paper tray is inserted.