MY HP OfficeJet 6950 printer ink cartridge issue

[TLDUVALL]

My HP OfficeJet 6950 printer started having serious print quality issues after some time.  When I bought it I really liked the print quality and bought a 2nd as a back up.  I am not trying to put the 2nd one in its place.  When setting up it is telling me there is an issue with the print head on the k cartridge.  It does look dry.  I tried to install the newer cartridge from the old printer and I am getting a message that the cartridge can only be used with the old printer?  Seriously?  I have 4 new cartridges from the old one that I planned on using in the new and now I cant?  That does not seem right.  There has got to be a way to connect the cartridges to the new printer?

[sandytechy20]

@TLDUVALL

Welcome to the HP support community.

I understand that you are getting cartridge error, I am glad to assist you.

Reset the printer

Reset the printer to recover from printer errors or failures.

1. If your printer has a rechargeable battery, remove it.

2. With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer.

3. Unplug the power cord from the power source.

4. Wait 60 seconds.

5. Reconnect the power cord to a wall outlet and to the printer.

   Note:

   HP recommends plugging the printer directly into a wall outlet.

6. Turn on the printer to complete the reset.

Clean the ink cartridge and printhead electrical contacts

Remove any debris or buildup from the contacts on the cartridges and in the carriage.

1. Open the door or lid to the cartridge access area. Wait until the carriage stops moving before continuing.

2. Remove the cartridge indicated in the error message from the carriage.

3. Wipe the copper-colored contact on the cartridge with a lint-free cloth.

   

4. Place the cartridge to the side with the contact facing upwards.

5. Wipe the contact inside the printhead with a lint-free cloth.

   

6. Reinsert the cartridge into its color-coded slot, and then press down on it until it snaps into place.

7. Repeat these steps for any other cartridges indicated in the error message.

8. Close the door or lid to the cartridge access area.

Refer to this HP document for further assistance:- Click here

Keep me posted.

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Cheers.