Lexmark 2050 Color Jetprinter
(260-2982)          Replace Print Cartridges          Faxback Doc. # 35198

Perform the entire print cartridge replacement procedure without
interruption.  If you are interrupted and leave the print cartridge carrier
in the load position for more than three minutes, the carrier returns to
the far right position.  The Cartridges Tab remains displayed on your
screen.

If you have not inserted the new cartridge, click Cancel and begin the
installation process again.

If you have inserted the new cartridge, click New Cartridge Installed.

To replace a print cartridge:

1. Turn the printer power on.

2. Open the printer front cover.

3. From your computer, open the Lexmark 2050 Printer Control Program.  For
   help, see How to open the Printer Control Program.

4. From the Printer Control Program, click the Cartridges Tab.

5. From the Cartridges Tab, click Install Color Cartridge to install a
   color print cartridge or Install Black Cartridge to install a black
   print cartridge.

The print cartridge carrier moves to the load position and the Change
Cartridge dialog box appears on your computer screen.

6. At the printer, pull the handle of the print cartridge you are replacing
   toward you until you hear a click.  Lift the print cartridge straight
   out of the printer.

The black print cartridge (shown here) is located in the left print
cartridge carrier with the gray bar above it.  The color print cartridge is
located in the right print cartridge carrier with the red bar above it.

7. Remove the print cartridge from the printer.

8. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging.  Do not touch
   the copper area of the print cartridge.

9. Carefully remove the tape covering the printhead of the replacement
   print cartridge.  Be sure to remove all the tape.  Do not touch the
   copper area.

10. Insert the replacement print cartridge in the print cartridge carrier.

11. Push the cartridge back until it clicks into place.  If the print
    cartridge moves loosely in the carrier, it is not locked into place.
    Repeat this step.

12. Choose the appropriate selection from the Change Cartridge dialog box:

If you installed:                      Click on:

A new Superblack (P/N 1361400)         BLACK CARTRIDGE, P/N 1361400
print cartridge                        New Cartridge Installed

An old Superblack (P/N 1361400)        BLACK CARTRIDGE, P/N 1361400
print cartridge                        Old Cartridge Installed

A new Black (P/N 1380620)              BLACK CARTRIDGE, P/N 1380620
print cartridge                        New Cartridge Installed

an old Black (P/N 1380620)             BLACK CARTRIDGE, P/N 1380620
print cartridge                        Old Cartridge Installed

A new Color print cartridge            New Color Cartridge Installed

An old Color print cartridge           Old Color Cartridge Installed

13. If you installed an OLD print cartridge, skip to step 14.

If you installed a NEW print cartridge, align the printheads.  For
instructions, click the Align Print Cartridges topic under How to Install
and Maintain Print Cartridges.

14. Close the print cartridge access door.

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