Fix Lexmark Printer Communication Issues with Computer

Issues with communication between your printer and the system can be caused by different software and hardware failures. Sometimes, out-of-date driver software, a bad connection, compatibility problems, faulty system’s components can also prevent your printer from communicating with the PC. Discover your issue with the help of experts at Lexmark customer care number and try to fix them instantly. Also, follow the troubleshooting steps given below and try to fix the issue on your own. 

Printer Not Recognized

If your Lexmark printer is connected to the system via a USB cable, check that you’re having a 2.0 USB cable connection, as many printers won’t be found if you have a slow speed of USB cable. If there’re a number of USB devices connected to the PC, it’s possible that no power has been left for the USB hub to diagnose the printer attached to that USB port. Try to disconnect other USB devices, restart your system and then connect the printer to an existing USB port. Doesn't matter what cable type you have, check the cable is connected to both the system and the printer; otherwise, it will not be recognized.

Improper Installation of the Printer

Your printer would not be able to communicate if it’s not compatible with the system.  For instance, if your printer is only designed to operate with Windows Vista and outdated Windows version, you can’t install the driver software for the printer or a new operating system like Windows 7. Go to the Lexmark’s official site to check if new Lexmark printer driver installation software is available that lets you use the older printer on an operating system which wasn’t intended to operate with.

Printer Found But Not Printing

If your Lexmark printer you just installed on your system isn’t running or suddenly stopped operating, try to remove, and then install the driver software again to check if there is a bug in the driver programs that’s stopping the printer from printing properly. If it doesn’t work, go to the Lexmark’s website or get in touch with the support service of Lexmark to check if the latest version is available for your printer. Sometimes, the operating system updates could cause the printer and the system to stop communicating. 

Too Slow Printing

Sometimes, your printer may take too much time to print because your PC has the least system requirements or doesn’t meet in some aspect. It can be the result of low random access memory, and the slow processor or minimum hard disk space. Also, this issue can also result while you choose to print your document at an extreme dot per inch setting.  Try to decrease the DPI to check if it helps.

Text or Graphics Placed Incorrectly

If you have loaded paper loosely into the paper tray, it can cause your document to print wrongly. Check the tray to ensure the paper is neatly ordered in the tray, and no paper piece is found here. Make sure that the printer may not be configured to the printer a kind of paper you don’t have. Check the hardware settings to ensure if that is the issue. If your printer is not compatible with the file you’re trying to print, or some graphics or fonts used in the file, then your printer will not be able to print correctly.

In such a situation, see your Lexmark printer documentation to make sure all file fonts, type and image types are supported by your printer. If it doesn't work, call at the Lexmark printer customer support number and seek the assistance to fix all communication issues associated with your Lexmark printer instantly.