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11-05-2022 08:50 AM - edited 11-05-2022 01:48 PM
I have an Officejet 4650. I am on the instant ink program and receive the ink directly from HP. I am trying to install the black 63/302 cartridge. The printer does not recognize the black cartridge. I can only print in color, not black. Why isn't the printer recognizing the black cartridge?
11-12-2022 11:09 AM
Hi @PAS126
Welcome to HP Support Community. This is a great place to post questions and find answers.
Thank you for posting your query. I will be glad to help you.
I see that you are facing cartridge issues with your HP All-In-One Printer.
Please follow the steps listed below to clean the electrical contacts of the cartridges:
1. Turn the printer on.
2. Open the door to access the cartridges.
3. Wait until the carriage stops moving before you continue.
4. Remove the cartridge indicated in the error message from its slot, holding it by its side.
CAUTION: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles. Touching these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.
5. Remove any protective tape that still might be on the contacts.
CAUTION: Do not touch or try to remove the copper electrical strip.
6. Lightly dampen a lint-free cloth with distilled water, and then clean only the copper-colored contacts on the cartridge.
7. Lightly dampen a lint-free cloth with distilled water and then clean the electrical contacts in the carriage, located inside the printer.
8. Wait 10 minutes for the contacts to dry.
9. Reinsert the cartridge.
10. Close the cartridge access door.
You may also refer to the steps in this document
Let me know if this helps.
Take care and have a great day ahead.
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