If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 4: Align newly installed print cartridges
Solution: You must align the print cartridges to ensure excellent print quality.
If the alignment error persists and you cannot clear it, your print cartridge might be defective. 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.
For more information, see:
•“Align the print cartridges” on page 87
•“Print cartridge warranty information” on page 237
•“Shop for ink supplies” on page 97
Cause: You installed new print cartridges that needed alignment. If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 5: Print cartridge might be defective
Solution: Contact HP support for service.
Go to: www.hp.com/support.
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information on calling for technical support.
Cause: The print cartridge was defective.
Print cartridges incorrectly installed
Solution: Remove and reinsert the print cartridges and verify that they are fully inserted and locked in place.
Also, make sure the print cartridges are installed into the correct slots.
To make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly
1.Make sure the product is turned on.
CAUTION: If the product is turned off when you open the print cartridge door to access the print cartridges, it will not release the cartridges for changing. You might damage the product if the print cartridges are not docked safely when you try to remove them.
2.Open the print cartridge door.
The print carriage moves to the far right side of the product.
Troubleshooting
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