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02-26-2025 07:29 AM
Hi @Clifton52
Welcome to HP Support Community.
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.
- Make sure the cartridge access door is closed
- To avoid errors or other problems, make sure the cartridge access door is fully closed.
- Open the cartridge access door.
- Remove the paper path cover, and remove any torn paper, labels, or other obstruction that might be inside.
- Reinsert the paper path cover, making sure it is fully inserted into the printer so that it does not interfere with closing the access door.
- Close the door, ensuring it is fully seated.
- Clear the error message
- Remove the ink cartridges and retart the printer to clear the error message.
- Press the power button to turn off the printer.
- With the printer off, open the cartridge access door.
- Turn the power on and wait for the carriage to move.
- With the printer on, unplug the printer from power.
- Remove the ink cartridges and set them aside. It might be necessary to manually slide the carriage to access the cartridges.
- With the access door still open, turn the printer on, and then wait for the printer to complete the start-up sequence.
- Once the carriage returns to the center and the error is clear, install the ink cartridges. If the error does not clear, repeat these steps up to three times.
- Service the printer
I hope this helps.
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