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- Re: Replace Cartridge

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10-18-2021 12:24 PM
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Sandytechy20
I am an HP Employee
10-18-2021 03:32 PM
Sorry, my original post misidentified the printer as a PSC 8150, which has another problem not covered in this post. The problem with the #56 cartridge is in an HP PSC all-in-one 2175, Product Number: Q3866A. This printer was working recently, especially after I got a used Panasonic Toughbook CF-31 running Win10 Pro. Think the USB port has a higher signal level than my previous Toshiba laptop.
Have previously had this problem with the cartridges not being recognized. Last time I replaced them (months ago) they finally were recognized. Have printed with them since then. Just took out the color cartridge (#58) last week as it did not print. I soaked it in water and got it to print again. At some point, I removed the #56, black cartridge too, and got this error I cannot now get around.
11-11-2021 08:54 AM
Follow these steps to fix cartridge errors:-
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.
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Let me know how it goes.
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Sandytechy20
I am an HP Employee