6978 cartridges damaged or missing

[marked2]

There was a previous posting between sandytech20 and Jefflin about this issue.  I'm hoping either of them can send me whatever instructions sandytech2 gave to Jefflin.  Thanks!

[Elohi_NR]

Hi @marked2,

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

I'd like to help!

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

set the printer

Reset the printer to recover from printer errors or failures.

• If your printer has a rechargeable battery, remove it.
• With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer.
• Unplug the power cord from the power source.
• Wait 60 seconds.
• Reconnect the power cord to a wall outlet and to the printer.
• NOTE:HP recommends plugging the printer directly into a wall outlet.
• 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.
• Open the door or lid to the cartridge access area. Wait until the carriage stops moving before continuing.
• Remove the cartridge indicated in the error message from the carriage.
• Wipe the copper-colored contact on the cartridge with a lint-free cloth.
• 
• Place the cartridge to the side with the contact facing upwards.
• Wipe the contact inside the printhead with a lint-free cloth.
• 
• Reinsert the cartridge into its color-coded slot, and then press down on it until it snaps into place.
• Repeat these steps for any other cartridges indicated in the error message.
• Close the door or lid to the cartridge access area.

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

Also, update the firmware and see if that helps. 

Keep me posted.

If this helps, please mark the public post as an Accepted solution so that it benefits several others.

[Elohi_NR]

Hi @marked2,

We haven’t heard from you, this post is in reference to the thread you created on your friendly neighborhood (HP Support Community).

I would like to know if the resolution we provided worked for you.

If you have any other queries, feel free to reach out to us.

Give us some reinforcement by clicking the Accepted Solution button, that'll help us and others see that we've got the answers and did reply to you!