Lexmark printer power light blinking-and wont print :(

tboo

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I was in the middle of printing a document when the printer stopped. Now the power light blinks in 12 successive blinks then it stops & then 12 blinks again-I cannot turn this off unless I unplug the printer. My cartridges were getting low, but they were not empty yet. Anybody know whats up?
 

corkyg

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Change the cartridge. A blinking light means it can't print - i.e., not enough ink flow or something else wrong - a badly seated cartridge, for example. One day I was working in a lab assisting with a computer class, and the printer would not print. Blinking light. New cartridge. ??? I pulled the cartridge and founf that who ever changed it did not remove the sealing tape. :) It's always something. Does your Lexmark have a diagnostic program in its tool box?