Lexmark 88.xx Cartridge Low
What it means
The toner cartridge is running low. This is a warning rather than a stop: printing continues, with print gradually going lighter as the toner runs out. Shaking the cartridge gently side to side usually buys a few more pages.
Guides that cover this kind of fault
A guide written for 88.xx itself is still being checked against the manufacturer's documentation. These cover the same underlying problem and are filed under ink & toner.
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Common questions
What does the 88.xx error mean on a Lexmark printer?
The toner cartridge is running low. This is a warning rather than a stop: printing continues, with print gradually going lighter as the toner runs out. Shaking the cartridge gently side to side usually buys a few more pages.
Is the 88.xx error serious?
Not usually. Codes at this level normally clear once the condition they describe is dealt with, and a printer that carries on working afterwards has nothing further wrong with it.
Different code or problem?
Switch off and unplug a printer before reaching inside it. If a fault involves the power supply or internal electronics, or the machine is under warranty, contact the manufacturer or a qualified technician. Full disclaimer. Brand and code names are trademarks of their owners; PrinterFixUp is independent and unaffiliated.