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I've been having issues with my 304 colour ink cartridge. I can print one page and then the printer tells me there is an error with the cartridge above. I have tried resetting the printer and cleaning the cartridge contacts per troubleshooting instructions but can not resolve he issue. 

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@davlupin


Welcome to HP Community

 

I have gone through your Post and would like to help

 

Please try these steps

 

- Turn on the printer.
- Wait until the printer is idle and silent before you continue.
- Disconnect the USB cable from the rear of the printer. If your printer has a network or wireless connection, leave it connected.
- Remove the ink cartridges from the printer and clean the electrical contacts with a lint free cloth
- With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer and from the wall outlet or power strip.
- Wait at least 60 seconds.
- Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
NOTE: HP recommends connecting the printer power cord directly to a wall outlet.
- Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer.
- Turn on the printer, if it does not automatically turn on.
- The printer might go through a warm-up period. The printer lights might flash, and the carriage might move.
- Wait until the warm-up period finishes and your printer is idle and silent before you proceed.
- Reinsert the ink cartridges, and then close the ink cartridge access door.
 

Also ensure then printer has the latest Firmware. Link: https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c02919168

 

Keep me posted


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KrazyToad
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Hello, thanks for your support.

 

I have completed all steps as instructed, but when I turn the printer on the ink light blinks orange and on the hp smart app, I get the same cartridge problem error stating that the colour cartridge isn't communicating properly with the printer.

 

 

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@davlupin

 

Thanks for keeping me posted

 

I suggest you contact HP Support for replacement cartridges

 

Click on this link - www.hp.com/contacthp/ and select your Country to get the Contact details for HP Support

 

Thank you

 

KrazyToad
I Am An HP Employee

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