Chapter 13

covering the ink nozzles, carefully remove the tape from the print cartridges. Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts.

1Copper-colored contacts

2Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing)

3Ink nozzles under tape

Troubleshooting

Cause: One or both of the print cartridges are not installed or are installed incorrectly.

Solution: One or both of the print cartridges are not installed or are installed incorrectly. Remove and reinsert the print cartridges and verify that they are fully inserted and locked in place. If the problem persists, clean the copper-colored contacts of the print cartridges.

For more information on print cartridges, see Troubleshoot print cartridges” on page 95.

Cause: The print cartridge might be damaged.

Solution: Check to see if your print cartridge is still under warranty and end of warranty date has not been reached.

If the end of warranty date has been reached, purchase a new print cartridge.

If the end of warranty date has not been reached, contact HP support. Go to www.hp.com/support. If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support.

Print cartridge is missing, incorrectly installed, or not intended for your device Cause: The print cartridge is missing.

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