what does cartridges are set to default mean when first trying to set up printer?

[5819Joolz]

When scanning the page printed to align cartridges it keeps saying failed cartridges are set to  default

[Gordon_H]

Hi Joolz,

Welcome to the HP Consumer Printer Forums.

I'd like to see if I can help you with this issue, but need a little more information first:

1. What printer do you have?

2. What operating system is on your computer?

[Joyce62-]

Re: what does cartridges are set to default mean when first trying to print a picture?

[4ggs]

I have this problem and cannot find the answer

I would be very grateful for advice.

I have a Deskjet 3070A

thanks

[Lil_Lisa27]

Hey 4ggs,

The message that the alignment failed and that the cartridges are set to default. This means that the cartridges are not fully aligned, and you may see the printed text not as wavy across the page. I have included the document 'An 'Alignment Failed' Error Message Displays on the All-in-One'. Please follow through the steps in order for the best results.

Please let me know if you are able to align your printer successfully, thank you.

[4ggs]

Thanks for your advice.

I have followed all the proceedures twice but I still have the same message.

The printer is new -however out of warranty. I have only used it a couple of times with the test cartridges supplied. 

The cartridges I am trying to use now are brand new HP cartridges and I still get the message saying " Alignment failed Cartridges are set to default quality".

I am really at a complete loss.

[Lil_Lisa27]

Hello 4ggs,

After completing all the troubleshooting steps in the document 'An 'Alignment Failed' Error Message Displays on the All-in-One', and trying a different set of cartridges. These steps have determined that it is a hardware failure with the printer.

The next step that I can suggest for you, is to contact technical support at 800-474-6836. If you live outside the US/Canada Region please click the link below to get the support number for your region. http://www.hp.com/cgi-bin/hpsupport/index.pl. For any repair or replacement options that are available to you.

Best of luck!

[4ggs]

Many thanks.

I shall take the printer to the shop.

I tried to click accept as solution but I get redirected to a video.

I have clicked the Kudos star.

[webbwatcher]

HP deskjet 3052A

[Byron52]

Can anyone help me my HP ENvy Printer is telling my the aligment has failed, cartridges are set to default quality

havent got a clue HELP