Chapter 12
Troubleshooting
Solution: Remove and reinsert the ink cartridges and verify that they are fully inserted and locked in place. If the problem persists, clean the
For more information, see:
•“Replace the ink cartridges” on page 86
•“Clean the ink cartridge contacts” on page 90
Cause: The ink cartridge is defective or not intended for use in this device.
Solution: Replace the indicated ink cartridge(s) immediately so that you can resume printing. If there are no ink cartridges missing from the HP Photosmart, the ink cartridge contacts might need to be cleaned.
If there are no ink cartridges missing from the HP Photosmart, and you still receive this message after cleaning the ink cartridge contacts, you might have a damaged ink cartridge. 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:
“Replace the ink cartridges” on page 86
Cause: The wrong ink cartridge(s) are installed.
Solution: The first time you set up and use the HP Photosmart, make sure to install the ink cartridges that were shipped with your device. The ink in these ink cartridges is specially formulated to mix with the ink in the print head assembly.
To resolve this error, replace the affected ink cartridge(s) with the ink cartridges that were shipped with the HP Photosmart.
For more information, see:
“Replace the ink cartridges” on page 86
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