Lexmark 4097-00X Manuale Utente

Service Manual

1

Print Cartridge

Be sure the machine contains good print 
cartridges.

2

Color Print 
Cartridge Cross 
Contamination

Cross contamination of color inks results in 
incorrect colors printed, as when green prints for 
yellow, (when yellow and blue are mixed in the 
print cartridge). This problem resolves quickly as 
the print cartridge is used. 

If cross contamination occurs, check the following:

• The maintenance station wiper for damage.
• The printhead nozzle plate was resealed with 

tape.

3

Printhead Carrier 
Assembly

Reseat the printhead cables in the system board 
and check the following parts for wear or damage:

• Print Cartridge Latch 
• Latch Spring 
• Carrier 

4

System Board
Printhead Cable
Rubber Backer

Run the “Test Page” on page 3-1. A void in the 
print indicates one or more print nozzles are not 
working. Run the test again to verify the failure. Be 
sure the printhead cables are connected properly.

Remove the print cartridges and check the gold-
plated contacts on the end of the printhead carrier 
cable for dirt, wear and damage. Use only a clean 
dry cloth to clean the contacts. 

A worn rubber backer results in poor contact 
between the printhead carrier cable and the print 
cartridge. Check the rubber backer for wear.

If the symptom remains, replace the system board. 

5

Maintenance 
Station

Intermittent nozzle failures can be caused by worn 
parts in the maintenance station. Perform the 

, then return to this check.