lexmark x63 problems

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I haven't been able to use my printer for a couple days now. I've tried
to reinstall it, one through the lexmark way and another through the
microsoft way. Both installation processes both fail: through the
lexmark way, it asks to start up the spooler service but it ends up
failing. I'm unable to install it through the other method because the
"rpc server is unavailable". I've looked up these problems through the
lexmark website but none of their metholds work. Does anyone have any
idea what to do?


- Kishor
 
I haven't been able to use my printer for a couple days now. I've
tried to reinstall it, one through the lexmark way and another
through the microsoft way. Both installation processes both fail:
through the lexmark way, it asks to start up the spooler service but
it ends up failing. I'm unable to install it through the other method
because the "rpc server is unavailable". I've looked up these
problems through the lexmark website but none of their metholds work.
Does anyone have any idea what to do?


- Kishor
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Yes, ditch it and buy a proper printer! It's a Lexmark, for Hades sake! Why
you expect it to work is totally beyond me...
 
So following that logic if I have an external HHD that wont install I should
just throw it away and start over? Of course not. I have had Sony printers
that where hard to install. it's just finding the right solution that's all.
Oh and tick IS a stypid ****ing **** as well.
 
Are you inferring that a smart **** has a brain and a dumb **** has
whatever Frankie Crankie or Burtie Furtie have?
 
Both installation processes both fail: through the
lexmark way, it asks to start up the spooler service but it ends up
failing.
Click to expand...

Others would reccomend buying another printer. While rude and
seemingly unhelpful, most lexmarks cost double or quadruple of what
many other sub $100 printers cost to operate. This is one reason the
name results in a knee jerk reaction. However the x63 isn't as
horrible as many Lexmarks in terms of raw cost per page, and the black
page yield isn't as bad as the free printer. The color well, won't
touch that. It being a multi-fuction device would make it a tad more
spendy to replace, and take longer to make back an investment is a unit
that is cheaper to operate. Still the next time you shell out $60 for
replacement ink, do consider other options.

But addressing your existing problem

1. Is the print spooler service running? [long shot]
<start><run>"net start spooler" (no quotes in the run box)
or follow the microsoft method if you prefer using a mouse
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;158042

2. If the spooler refuses to start
go to <start>[settings][control panel]{Administrative tools}{services}
look for {print spooler} right click [properties]
select dependencies
If "LexBCE Server" is there, remove it.

If this is the case, your problem was installing the print driver again
where lexmark though it was a good idea to require its software be for
the print spooler to be running. So if the lexmark software is not
running, the spooler will not run, and the spooler must be running for
the software to be installed.
 
You really are a first class ****wit. If you are not able to give help you
should team up with Measekite and well put up on ****wit.com you should make
top of the month.
 
Team up with her then, you will make ****wits of the month. Don't forget go
to ****wit.com and see your rating.
 
Shooter said:
You really are a first class ****wit. If you are not able to give
help you should team up with Measekite and well put up on ****wit.com
you should make top of the month.
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Well if advising someone to ditch a printer with tanks that cost twice as
much as it does, whose manufacturer produces drivers so nasty that to
cleanly remove them usually entails a clean installation of the operating
system (and that's even presupposing you can actually force them to install)
then, yes, I'm a ****wit.

Others would tell you to look in the mirror for a more accurate definition.
 
Wow you are so on top of things, how could I ever top such great advice??
Oh, I know, shut the **** up. Your advice AND attitude SUCK. Ask anyone.
 
Wow you are so on top of things, how could I ever top such great advice??
Oh, I know, shut the **** up. Your advice AND attitude SUCK. Ask anyone
 
I like him better than Frankie Crankie and Burtie Furtie. At least he
is genuine and not a phoney.
 
We all know that Lexmark is an ink dispenser. There are only 3 makes of
inkjet printers; HP, Canon, and Epson. And we all know that if you want
to get a decent pigmented inkjet printer you need to look at the Epson
R800/1800 and you need to use it frequently and give it a lot of
maintenance or it will clog.

If you want an inkjet that produces more vibrant results over longevity
and you want to use it very infrequently then HP with integrated
cart/printheads is the way to go. Otherwise, the best are the Canon
inkjet printers.

Super pro labs who are well healed use very expensive dye sub printers.
Most of the wedding photographers that I have spoken with who outsource
all of their printing, mounting and album work use dye sub labs.

So there you have it.

And if you shell out more than $400 for a printer you really want to
protect you investment and use OEM inks. For the less expensive
printers, while OEM is more expensive and offers far less risk of
damage, 3rd party should be investigated if your printload is high. But
remember there are NO BRANDED INKS; ESPECIALLY IN PREFILLED CARTS, THAT
ARE SOLD THROUGH MULTIPLE CHANNELS AND MULTIPLE VENUES.

AND THATS IT.
 
Get This.

I recommend aftermarket ink of any kind (both printer specific and
non-specific) in all Lexmark printers. Save the most and buy the
cheapest. There is not much risk when you have a Lexmark.
Both installation processes both fail: through the
lexmark way, it asks to start up the spooler service but it ends up
failing.
Click to expand...

Others would reccomend buying another printer. While rude and
seemingly unhelpful, most lexmarks cost double or quadruple of what
many other sub $100 printers cost to operate. This is one reason the
name results in a knee jerk reaction. However the x63 isn't as
horrible as many Lexmarks in terms of raw cost per page, and the black
page yield isn't as bad as the free printer. The color well, won't
touch that. It being a multi-fuction device would make it a tad more
spendy to replace, and take longer to make back an investment is a unit
that is cheaper to operate. Still the next time you shell out $60 for
replacement ink, do consider other options.

But addressing your existing problem

1. Is the print spooler service running? [long shot]
<start><run>"net start spooler" (no quotes in the run box)
or follow the microsoft method if you prefer using a mouse
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;158042

2. If the spooler refuses to start
go to <start>[settings][control panel]{Administrative tools}{services}
look for {print spooler} right click [properties]
select dependencies
If "LexBCE Server" is there, remove it.

If this is the case, your problem was installing the print driver again
where lexmark though it was a good idea to require its software be for
the print spooler to be running. So if the lexmark software is not
running, the spooler will not run, and the spooler must be running for
the software to be installed.
Click to expand...
 
Well if advising someone to ditch a printer with tanks that cost twice as
much as it does, whose manufacturer produces drivers so nasty that to
cleanly remove them usually entails a clean installation of the operating
system (and that's even presupposing you can actually force them to install)
then, yes, I'm a ****wit. ctually offers a 600p cart for $30.
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Actually the x63 is an all in one unit fax that unlike other models
offers a 600p black ink cart with a capacity of 30ml maxing out at 40ml
at a cost of about $32.97. 91c/ml or $3444.35/gal 5.6c/p.

This is not a x75 or dell 920 that takes the lexmark 10N0016 costing
the same but only having about what 10ml of ink and a 410p. It's not
8c/page black, nor costing $12,500/gal.

You could get an OfficeJet 4215 for $100, but the page yield on the hp
56 is only 450p @ $20 working out to be 4.4c/page. Lower in cost, but
less desireable for a fax due to lower yield. Don't know if it takes
the larger HP cart of the same size class.

One could get a low end Canon MP390 for $150, but it takes the BCL-24 ,
but it's yeild is only 150p. @ 7.45. 5c/page but the yield is so low
that it would never print through all the paper in the printer

There is also the brother MFC-3240C for $100 but again lower yield than
the Lexmark. 500p @ $22 =4.5c/page.

Anything else is either going to have a smaller yield than the lexmark
x63, or cost a good deal more to replace. Food for thought, but not
quite enough to save you on it's first refill. Not touching color,
it's a fax unit. Not using color is a good option.

As far as the drivers.... well you're right in the fact they don't
uninstall cleanly nor take into account prior instalation. It's sloppy
workmanship, and worthy of note. But this is a software problem that
support should be able to resolve. But chances are a new printer won't
work till you resolve the lexmark issue in the first place.
 
I'm not knowledgeable of Lexmark drivers, but I suggest in general, to
make sure your spool location has adequate drive space to full spool an
image.

Art
 
And some thought you were intelligent, no doubt a damaged brain cell somewhere. Perhaps when you sit.
i WILL SEND YOU A PRIVATE EMAIL AT
(e-mail address removed)

Let me know when you get it.

Shooter wrote:

You really are a first class ****wit. If you are not able to give help you
should team up with Measekite and well put up on ****wit.com you should make
top of the month.



(e-mail address removed) wrote:
I haven't been able to use my printer for a couple days now. I've
tried to reinstall it, one through the lexmark way and another
through the microsoft way. Both installation processes both fail:
through the lexmark way, it asks to start up the spooler service but
it ends up failing. I'm unable to install it through the other method
because the "rpc server is unavailable". I've looked up these
problems through the lexmark website but none of their metholds work.
Does anyone have any idea what to do?


- Kishor
Yes, ditch it and buy a proper printer! It's a Lexmark, for Hades sake!
Why
you expect it to work is totally beyond me...
 
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