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03-28-2010 10:14 AM
I'm using an HP Deskjet F4400 series, and I just replaced my empty black cartridge. Prior to that, the color cartridge was around 75% full. After installing the black cartridge, I have an error with the color cartridge, Print Cartridge Error (Electrical Failed Pen). I found a thread that suggested cleaning the contacts, but I still have the same error, and cannot use the printer. Please help!
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04-02-2010 03:11 AM - last edited on 02-20-2017 02:53 PM by OscarFuentes
11-19-2010 07:11 PM
None of this has worked.
I just bought the F4480 printer and get the color cartridge error "electrical failed pen". I even tried a new color cartridge and got the same error. The black ink works fine, but anytime a color cartridge is in the tray nothing will print.
Might it be a software issue?
Im using my new hp pc with a Windows 7 64bit system. Microsoft says this printer is compatible at their website.
Any help?
11-23-2010 08:00 AM - last edited on 02-20-2017 04:34 PM by OscarFuentes
Hi
Have you tried cleaning the contacts on the printer, in case there's some debris preventing a good connection to the cartridge contacts (more details in this doc ) ?
- Ciara
01-18-2011 03:31 AM
I have deskjet F2410 i was baying e few months ago less then five months, one week after buying, the three color catridge was error and i substitute it. two month ago black catridge is report by my computer that error catridge, but when i substitute it, with new catridge till error report. i don't understand. i disappointed it. in my mind i want to throw down forcefully. who can assist me???
01-18-2011 03:51 AM - last edited on 02-21-2017 10:19 AM by OscarFuentes
Hi
Try cleaning the cartridge and carriage contacts, as outlined in this document
Does that work?
Kind Regards
Ciara
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