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HP Officejet Pro 8600 e-All-in-One Printer - N911a
Microsoft Windows 11

It will not print. says problem with printer or ink system

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Hi @supermom951,

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

 

I'd be happy to help you! 

 

I understand that you are facing issues with the printer or ink system.

 

Check the ink cartridges for leaks

Replace any ink cartridges that leak.

  CAUTION:

Do not use leaking ink cartridges.

  • To find your cartridge number and to purchase ink or toner supplies, go to HP Store or a local retailer. Make sure you are using the correct genuine HP ink or toner supplies for your printer. HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP cartridges or refilled HP cartridges. To check the authenticity of your cartridges, go to the HP anti-counterfeit webpage (in English).
  • If you have a defective cartridge or printhead, it might be under warranty. To check the warranty on your ink or toner supplies, go to Printer and Page Yield Overview, and then review the limited warranty information for your supplies.
  • Open the door to access to the ink cartridges.
  • Wait until the carriage stops moving before you continue.
  • Remove an ink cartridge, and then inspect the ink cartridge for leaking ink.

Removing an ink cartridge

If the ink cartridge leaks, replace the ink cartridge. If the ink cartridge is not leaking, insert the ink cartridge into its slot.

Inserting an ink cartridge.

  • Repeat these steps for the other three ink cartridges.
  • Close the ink cartridge access door.
  • If the error message persists, continue to the next step.

 

Click here for the remaining steps. 

 

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