pc2510 Check Right Printer Cartridge/Not Supported/Hourglass Errors [ Edited ]

[allinfun2510]

Hello!

If anyone has had success resolving these errors, please let me know, even if it has meant replacing your print cartridge. Thanks!

Error Description:

Original problem: The printer cartridge error message "Check Right Printer Cartridge" is blocking any use of the psc 2510, including scan and nonprinting noncopying functions.

Current problem:Hourglass freeze accompanied by printer sounds (alignment?) which stop, but screen message never advances past hourglass..

Summary of Troubleshooting:

I received an error saying: check cartridge in right stall. Tried cleaning contacts on printer cartridge and printer contacts with distilled water. In process of employing other tactics in online tutorial, I tried unplugging power while the printer was open. Ever since, it just runs through hourglass and printer sound, but does not advance past this screen icon.

Customer Technical Support:

Suggested a semi-reset of # and 6 keys plus unplug and replug or try new print cartridge. When asked if there was anything I could try before purchase of a new cartridge, suggested I unplug and hold power buton for 10 seconds, then replug. (Full description of these at bottom). Upon further research, representative suggested an upgrade.

Hourglass fix attempts employed from forums:

Tried to plug into wall outlet vs. power strip. (Fully plugged in loose connection to brick when noticed was not in all the way.) Reset modem. No results.

What I Haven't Tried:

Have not tried a new printer cartridge until have exhausted all non-monetary fixes.

Full Description of Troubleshooting:

The first error: check cartridge in right stall occurred suddenly after problem-free use.

The contacts on the black cartridge were cleaned but the error persisted.

After disconnecting use for a time, I reconnected last night to troubleshoot printer cartridge error on current Mac machine. Installation was completed successfully.

The same error occurred once setup was complete.

I performed the following:
1) cleaned contacts on black cartridge using distilled water.
2) unplugged power cord (per post in forum)
3) unplugged power cord and tried pressing cancel/left arrow (per same post in forum)
4) cleaned contacts behind black cartridge on printer
5) removed black cartridge, closed machine and got insert black cartridge error (attempt to determine which cartridge was the problem)
6) Even though this message appeared to indicate the black cartridge was the problem (per web support article) I cleaned the contacts on and behind the color cartridge as well.

In the course of all of this trouble shooting I got a second error: "Print cartridge in right stall not supported."

I noticed that the fit is looser than in the color cartridge. I inspected the spring and cartridge area for damage and found none. Cleaned dirt however below contacts on machine.

Also, at one point during the trouble shooting I was able to get to the scan menu but then it quickly reverted to the first error message.

7) Per general support article online, I tried unplugging the power while the lid was opened (as indicated during cleaning of cartridges.) This information was not in the manual that came with my machine. I was hoping this might reset things.

Then I got the third error: a period of sounds of the printer (alignment?) followed by hour glass on screen.

The 2510 appears to be frozen. No buttons like cancel or menu or on button caused any response.

I unplugged it again (this time with the lid closed) and got the same series. A period of sounds like alignment and then a halt of sounds with the hourglass still on the screen.

Customer Service Rep sent the following:

Email 1:

1.      While the printer is powered on, without turning it off, unplug the power cable from it.

2.      Press and hold the # and 6 keys together and while you are holding them, plug the power cord into the printer

3.      Hold the keys for about 30 seconds, while the printer tries to power on, and release the buttons.

4.      If the printer turns off, use the on button to power on the printer, and follow the instructions on the display.

If it still comes up with the same error, I request you to try with a new black cartridge and get back to us with the results.

Email 2:

1.      While the printer is powered on, without turning off the printer, unplug the power cable from it

2.      Press and hold the on button for about 10 seconds and release it.

3.      After about 1 minute, plug the power cord back and try powering on the unit.

The reason I suggested to try with a new cartridge is because whenever the printer powers on, it does a self test to make sure all the hardware components are working fine, which includes the cartridges. So if there is any error with the cartridge, then the printer might freeze if it is unable to determine the cause of the issue or the point of failure.

Email 3:

I did some research and the issue seems more likely with the hardware of the printer.[...]

If the issue persists, get back to us with the information below for upgrade options for your printer. 

Forums:

I then tried unplugging from power strip into wall outlet and resetting modem without result. Noticed blue light for wireless connection is no longer on.

Message Edited by allinfun2510 on 05-04-2009 05:46 PM

[smb]

hello , i also get the hourglass icon everytime the power goes out. did you ever get a solution?  smb

[allinfun2510]

In my situation, HP support recommended trading in my printer towards an upgrade. They had me try a couple resets which were unsuccessful in resetting the hourglass error. If your problem is only related to the power, however, you might be able to find some solutions here on the boards or by contacting hp support.

[allinfun2510 · Accepted solution]

We discovered my husband's printer uses the same cartridges (it's also an hp) and so we put a brand new cartridge in my all-in-one and it worked. It my case the error was really indicating that I just needed to replace the cartridges (probably they were too low or out of ink)

[jp2010]

I had the same issue with my 7610 (error=print cartridge not installed correctly), and tried some of the listed suggestions - opened up another brand new cartridge - same issue; put the old one back in - same issue.  So I knew it wasn't a defective cartridge, but rather something wrong with the spring that supports the cartridge, because it didn't seem to 'click' in correctly anymore.  Compared the spring on the black (right) side, to the color (left) side, and saw the spring hanging down.  Put it back in place a couple times - still without success - until I looked closer and saw that part of the plastic that holds the spring in place must have just broken off.  Tried t a little piece of tape to hold the spring in place, and finally, the cartridge worked - for now.  Hope this helps someone else if they're having the same issue.  Good luck!

[allinfun2510]

Thanks jp2010, I appreciate you taking the time to respond. We bought a new cartridge and this resolved the error for us. It is however good to know that not all errors require purchase of a new ink cartridge.

[HerbCSO]

Thanks for that awesomely detailed description! The #6 semi-full reset did the trick for me.