My printer is flashing the E 3 error code, but it won’t fix and the ink cartridge gets stuck

[S-k-h01]

My printer keeps flashing the E 3 error code and gets stuck while printing, so I went through the steps online to try and fix it. There is no paper jammed anywhere, it’s an ink cartridge problem. The ink cartridge light is flashing, the paper light is flashing, and the power button is flashing. I took out the cartridges and put them back in and the ink continues to get stuck and make really bad sounds when it’s moving along but they are put in right 

[Jay_G24]

Hi @S-k-h01

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

If you have already performed the steps from the document  Blinking Lights and the issue persists, it could be a hardware failure.

Please reach out to the HP Support in your region regarding the service options for your printer.

If you are having trouble navigating through the above options, it's most likely because the device is out of warranty. If yes? please send me a private message with the region you are contacting us from. Check next to your profile name, you should see a little blue envelope, please click on it. 

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