Chapter 7

The print carriage has stalled

The printer is out of paper

There is a paper jam

The paper loaded does not match the paper size selected

The memory card has been inserted upside down

The memory card is not inserted properly

Insert only one memory card at a time

There was a problem with the memory card

Communication with the printer has been lost

Low on ink

Cause: The print cartridge is estimated to be low on ink and may need to be replaced soon.

Solution: Have a replacement cartridge on hand to avoid printing interruptions. You do not have to replace the cartridge until print quality deteriorates. If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in another printer, the ink level indicator will be inaccurate or unavailable.

The print cartridge is old or damaged

Solution: The print cartridge may be old or damaged. Try the following:

Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products.

Make sure the cartridge is compatible with the printer.

Clean the electrical contacts.

Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Insert or replace the print cartridge” on page 39.

If this does not work, replace the cartridge.

The print cartridge is missing or incorrect

Solution: The print cartridge is not installed, is installed incorrectly, or is not supported by your printer’s country/region settings. Try the following:

Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products.

Make sure the cartridge is compatible with the printer.

Clean the electrical contacts.

Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Insert or replace the print cartridge” on page 39.

If this does not work, replace the cartridge.

56 Troubleshooting

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HP A520 manual Low on ink, Print cartridge is old or damaged, Print cartridge is missing or incorrect