Troubleshooting and support
Chapter 2
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Ink cartridge(s) are empty
Cause The indicated ink cartridge(s) are out of ink.
Solution Replace the indicated ink cartridge(s) with new ink cartridge(s).
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Replace the ink cartridges
Ink cartridge(s) are expired
Cause The ink in the indicated ink cartridge(s) is at the expiration date.
Solution Each ink cartridge has an expiration date. The purpose of expiration is to protect the printing system and to ensure ink quality. When you receive an ink cartridge(s) are expired message, remove and replace the expired ink cartridge, and then close the message. You can also continue printing without replacing the ink cartridge, by following the instructions on the HP
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●Replace the ink cartridges
●Ink cartridge warranty information
Ink expiration near
Cause The ink in the indicated ink cartridge(s) is near expiration. Solution One or more of the ink cartridges are near their expiration date.
Each ink cartridge has an expiration date. The purpose of expiration is to protect the printing system and to ensure ink quality. When you receive an ink cartridge(s) are expired message, remove and replace the expired ink cartridge, and then close the message. You can also continue printing without replacing the ink cartridge, by following the instructions on the HP All-
For more information, see: Replace the ink cartridges
Non-HP ink
Cause The HP
HP recommends that you use genuine HP ink cartridges. Genuine HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to help you easily produce great results, time after time.
Note HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of
If you believe you purchased genuine HP ink cartridge(s), go to:
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