HP 910 manual Print cartridge problems, Incorrect or missing print cartridge

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Print cartridge problems

If the printer slows down or cannot print, there could be a problem with the print cartridge. For more information, check the following topics:

Incorrect or missing print cartridge

Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properly

"Print cartridge is in the wrong slot" message

Low on ink

"Printing in ink-backup mode" message

Incorrect or missing print cartridge

Cause: If the correct print cartridges have not been installed or if the print cartridges are missing, the printer cannot print.

Solution:

To verify and install the correct print cartridges

1.Open the printer cover.

2.Read the selection number on the print cartridge label.

1 Selection number

3.Check the list of print cartridges that can be used in the printer. a. Open the printer Toolbox.

b. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab.

c. Click the Print Cartridge Information button and view the list of print cartridge selection numbers.

The reference guide that came with the printer also shows the print cartridge selection numbers.

4.If the print cartridge selection number is correct, try cleaning the print cartridge. For more information, see Manually clean print cartridges.

5.If the print cartridge has the wrong selection number, install a new print cartridge. For more information, see Installation instructions.

6.Close the printer cover.

If the Power light is not flashing, then the problem is fixed.

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Contents HP 910 Printer Hewlett-Packard Company notices AccessibilityAcknowledgements VisualContents Troubleshooting MaintenancePrinting tips Printer softwareTechnical information HP supportIndex Section WelcomeChapter Special features Printer at a glance Get startedButtons and lights Power button and light Paper trays Cancel buttonTo unfold the paper trays Unfold the paper traysInput tray Output tray Paper guideTo fold the paper trays Fold the paper traysGet started Replace print cartridges Print cartridgesUse print cartridges To remove plastic tape from a print cartridge Ink-backup modeExit ink-backup mode Ink-backup mode outputConnect the printer Print borderless photos Print photosOrientation Portrait or Landscape PrintPrint photos with a border Click the Printing Shortcuts tab Photo print cartridge To change the HP Real Life Technologies settingHP Real Life Technologies photo fix Exif Print To install the photo print cartridgeStore and handle photo paper To use the photo print cartridgeHandling Save money when printing photosStorage Print e-mail Print other documentsPrint documents Print letters Print letters Print envelopes Print postcards Print index cards and other small media Print labels Print CD/DVD tattoos Print transparencies Print brochures Greeting cards Print greeting cardsTwo-sided printing Manual Print Quality Normal Print bookletsLeft Edge Booklet Right Edge Booklet Print posters Paper Type Plain paper Orientation Portrait or Landscape Print iron-on transfersClick Printer Features, and then set Mirror Image to On Printing shortcuts Printing tipsPrint a test Create printing shortcuts Set the page orderUse printing shortcuts To create a printing shortcutPrint in grayscale Fast/Economical printingPrint multiple pages on a single sheet of paper Print preview Two-sided printingGeneral Everyday printing Select a paper type Set a custom paper sizeChange the print speed or quality To define a custom paper sizePrint quality settings Print resolutionTo view the print resolution Maximum dpiBound two-sided documents Resize a documentPortrait Presentation printingPrinter software Make the HP Printer the default printerSet default print settings To open the Printer Properties dialog box To change the default print settingsPrinter Properties dialog box Ink Status window Whats This? helpDownload HP Photosmart Software Download printer software updatesTo download a printer software update Install print cartridges MaintenancePrint cartridge combinations Selection numbersPrinting with one print cartridge Installation instructionsTo install a print cartridge Slide the print cartridge out of the cradle Align print cartridges Calibrate color Automatically clean print cartridgesMaintain the printer body View estimated ink levelsRemove ink from your skin and clothing Click the Estimated Ink Level tabTo manually clean print cartridge contacts Manually clean print cartridgesTo prepare to clean Print cartridge protector Maintain print cartridgesPrint cartridge storage and handling To open the printer Toolbox Printer ToolboxTo order print cartridges from your desktop Shop for ink suppliesPrint cartridge error messages TroubleshootingError messages Installation program stops Installation problemsOther error messages Unknown Device message displays Solution To resolve the problemPrinter name does not appear Power light is on or flashingTo reinstall the printer software If no error message appears If an error message appearsPrinter does not print What the flashing light meansClear the print queue Check the printer cable connectionIf the printer still does not print To stop and restart the print servicePrinter is stalled Document prints slowly Solution To verify and install the correct print cartridges Print cartridge problemsIncorrect or missing print cartridge Click the Estimated Ink Levels tabLow on ink Print cartridge is faulty or not installed properlyPrint cartridge is in the wrong slot message Printing in ink-backup mode message Paper problemsTo clear a paper jam Paper jamPrinter does not feed paper Out-of-paper messagePrinter prints on multiple sheets at once Photos do not print correctly Problems with borderless documentsCheck the paper tray Check the printer propertiesPhoto has an unwanted border Image is printed at an angleFading occurs on the edges of a photo For small photo paper with a tear-off tab For small photo paperPrint quality is poor SolutionFaded prints with ink streaks Prints are fadedBlank pages print Document is misprintedDocument does not reflect the new print settings If you continue to have problemsText and images are misaligned Document is printed off-center or at an angleHP support Ink cartridge warranty informationAfter the phone support period Phone support period Placing a callTechnical information Printer specificationsPaper use Material safety data sheetsPlastics Recycling programRegulatory notices FCC statement LED indicator statementTechnical information HP 910 Printer declaration of conformity Index IndexIndex USB