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‎01-25-2012 07:50 AM - last edited on ‎02-21-2017 04:41 PM by HP Administrator

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Hi 

 

Follow the steps in the documents at the link below.

 

Cartridge Problem', 'Incompatible Cartridge', or 'Cartridge Missing or Damaged' Message Displays on ...

 

Blinking Lights

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‎01-25-2012 04:54 PM

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what if there's a blinking E in the copies window?

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‎01-26-2012 06:31 AM

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Hi blondieblue227, 

 

Have you tried installing a new print cartridge to see if the E will go away?

 

Sounds like you may have a defective cartridge.

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‎02-06-2012 05:15 PM

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I got mine to work by removing BOTH chartridges then putting them BOTH back in again at once.

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‎03-08-2012 10:54 PM

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Same problem. Check to the left. No kudos. Your reply was not very helpful, apparently. The lack of documentation for this product is pretty astonishing. I will not be buying an HP to replace this lousy product. 

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‎03-16-2012 04:28 PM

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Thank you for advice, that works!

 

Press and hold the Cancel button and then press the On button. Release both buttons.

 

I did that,then 2 red lights blinking, but it started to print.

 

Many Thanks!

 

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‎01-13-2013 03:20 PM

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@blondieblue227 wrote:

i'm having the same problem and i'm guessing since no solution has been posted it's a HP defect.

cartridge light is blinking and green E in the window

i hope the solution is posted soon or my next printer won't be a HP.

 

has anybody got this to work?

 

Printing an alignment page using the printer control panel

Press and hold the Cancel button and then press the On button. Release both buttons.
Press and release the Cancel button. 
Press and release the Copies button. 
Press and release the Paper Type (Photo) button. 
Press and release the Color Start Copy button. An alignment sheet prints. 

 

Step one: Print and time a test page
Follow these steps to print a test page:
Load plain paper in the tray.
Press and hold the Cancel button and then press the Start Copy Color button The self-test page prints.

As far as I know no one has gotten the steps you outlined to function. What a joke...!

 

 

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‎01-13-2013 03:28 PM

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I followed the instructions on the tutorial where your posted link took me but the problem persists. Now what?
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‎01-13-2013 03:33 PM

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I get the paper and ink light to flash as a result but that's it. No printing.
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‎01-14-2013 07:51 AM - last edited on ‎02-22-2017 12:36 PM by HP Administrator

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Hi Everyone,

 

Follow the steps in the documents at the link below.

 

Cartridge Problem', 'Incompatible Cartridge', or 'Cartridge Missing or Damaged' Message Displays on ...

 

Blinking Lights

 

I am an HP employee.

Say Thanks by clicking the Kudos Star in the post that helped you.

Please mark the post that solves your problem as "Accepted Solution"
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