Message

Explanation

Recommended Action

[COLOR] INK CARTRIDGE MISSING

The printer cannot detect the ink cartridge because it is missing, improperly installed, or defective.

Open the ink cartridge door and check for a missing, incompatible, or improperly installed cartridge. Reinstall or replace the cartridge as appropriate. If the error persists, contact HP customer support.

[COLOR] INK IS LOW

The specified ink cartridge is

 

running low on ink.

If the print quality is insufficient, replace the ink cartridge.

[COLOR] INK CARTRIDGE

The expiration date for the

Replace the ink cartridge.

EXPIRED

specified ink cartridge has

 

 

passed.

 

REPLACE [COLOR]

The printer detects a faulty

PRINTHEAD

printhead.

Remove the printhead, make sure the protective film has been removed from the printhead, and then reinstall it and try to print. If the error persists, remove the printhead and use a dry, lint-free, soft cloth to gently clean any ink off the contact pads, and then reinstall it and try to print. If the error persists, replace the printhead.

[COLOR] PRINTHEAD MISSING

The printer cannot detect the printhead because it is missing, improperly installed, or defective.

Open the printhead cover and check for a missing, incompatible, or improperly installed printhead. Reinstall or replace the printhead as appropriate. If the error persists, contact HP customer support.

BAD INK CARTRIDGE OR

The printer detects a faulty ink

Follow the instructions in the

PRINTHEAD

cartridge or printhead.

printer message.

 

 

 

INCOMPATIBLE [COLOR]

The printhead is incorrect.

Replace it with the correct

PRINTHEAD

 

printhead.

 

 

 

LOAD [MEDIA TYPE]

Printer requires media of a

Follow the instructions in the

[MEDIA SIZE] in

specific type and size to be

printer message.

[TRAY]

loaded in specified paper tray.

 

 

 

PRESS RESUME TO

 

 

CONTINUE

 

 

 

 

 

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