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06-29-2021 06:44 AM
Hi @fmdo83,
I'd like to help!
May I have the exact model name of the product? Refer to this document for steps to find the product details. Do not share any of your personal information such as serial, phone number, email ID, etc.
Keep me posted.
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06-29-2021 02:11 PM
Hi @Jay_G24,
My printer model is "HP DeskJet 2700 series" as reported by the HP Smart app on my macbook. I would realy apreciate your help here. I bought original ink cartridegs sealed in the HP bags online and it does not work. Have to drive around town now to do my printing 😞
07-03-2021 02:37 AM
It's OK. After four weeks of fighting with this HP printer I decided to convert to another brand. HP is not the leader anymore since they make it very difficult to operate their products. I switched to Epson. It is working without any problems. If anyone want my HP printer for free you can have it!.
07-03-2021 02:40 AM
Try the steps below to resolve the cartridge error -
Reset the printer
Reset the printer to recover from printer errors or failures.
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If your printer has a rechargeable battery, remove it.
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With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer.
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Unplug the power cord from the power source.
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Wait 60 seconds.
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Reconnect the power cord to a wall outlet and to the printer.
NOTE:HP recommends plugging the printer directly into a wall outlet.
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Turn on the printer to complete the reset.
Clean the ink cartridge and carriage electrical contacts
Remove any debris or buildup from the contacts on the cartridges and in the carriage.
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Open the door or lid to the cartridge access area. Wait until the carriage stops moving before continuing.
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Remove the cartridge indicated in the error message from the carriage.
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Carriages with cartridge latches: Open the latch, and then pull the cartridge up and out of the slot.
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Carriages without cartridge latches: Gently press down on the cartridge to release it, and then pull it out of the slot.
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Holding the cartridge by the sides, remove any protective tape that still might be on the contacts.
CAUTION:Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored electrical strip. Touching or trying to remove these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.
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Lightly dampen a lint-free cloth with distilled water, and then wipe the copper-colored contacts on the cartridge.
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Lightly dampen a lint-free cloth or swab with distilled water, and then clean the electrical contacts in the carriage.
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Wait 10 minutes for the contacts to dry, and then reinsert the cartridge into its color-coded slot.
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Repeat these steps for the other cartridge if it was indicated in the error message.
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Close the door or lid to the cartridge access area.
If the error persists, clean the cartridge and carriage contacts a second time.
Try the single-cartridge mode
The printer you own can work in single-cartridge mode, wherein the printer will be able to print with one cartridge in the printer. Which will help us identify if its a cartridge issue or a printhead issue
To try single-cartridge mode follow the below steps:
- remove the black ink from the printer, leave the color in and try printing
- then remove the color ink and, insert the black in and try printing
Hope this helps!
Keep me posted!
07-11-2021 06:31 AM
Hi @Yusuf111,
I'd like to help!
May I have the exact model name of the product? Refer to this document for steps to find the product details. Do not share any of your personal information such as serial, phone number, email ID, etc.
Is your printer enrolled in the instant ink service?
If yes, please send us a private message with your Instant Ink account details or you may also respond to the private message I've sent out and I'll help you out, accordingly. Check next to your profile name, you should see a little blue envelope, please click on it.
Keep me posted.
And, Welcome to the HP Support Community.
Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.
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