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01-03-2020 08:56 AM
I have Deskjet ink advantage 3545 printer.
Suddenly black catridge stopped working, getting error cartridge not intended for use in this printer.
I ordered new catridge and installed but still getting same error.
Service center address given in official HP website is not valid( TVs electronics , whitefield, Bangalore) , no body pics the phone call.
01-03-2020 05:34 PM
Welcome to HP support community.
Clean the electrical contacts
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Turn the printer on.
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Open the door to access the ink cartridges.
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Wait until the carriage stops moving before you continue.
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Remove the ink cartridge indicated in the error message from its slot, holding it by its side.
CAUTION:
Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles. Touching these parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.
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Remove any protective tape that still might be on the contacts.
CAUTION:
Do not touch or try to remove the copper electrical strip.
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Lightly dampen a lint-free cloth with distilled water, and then clean only the copper-colored contacts on the ink cartridge.
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Lightly dampen a lint-free cloth with distilled water, and then clean the electrical contacts in the carriage, located inside the printer.
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Wait 10 minutes for the contacts to dry.
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Reinsert the ink cartridge.
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Insert the black ink cartridge into the right slot.
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Insert the tri-color ink cartridge into the left slot.
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Repeat these steps for the other ink cartridge, if necessary.
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Close the ink cartridge access door.
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If the error persists, repeat the previous steps to clean the ink cartridge and carriage contacts a second time.
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Check for the error message.
You can refer this HP document for more assistance:- Click here
Let me know how it goes.
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Sandytechy20
I am an HP Employee
01-09-2020 06:47 AM
This seems to be a cartridge issue.
I request you to talk to HP support.
They might have multiple options to help you with this.
- Click on this link - https://support.hp.com/us-en/contact-hp?openCLC=true
- Select the country.
- Enter the serial of your device.
- Select the country from the drop-down.
- Click on "Show Options".
- Fill the web-form. A case number and phone number will now populate for you.
I hope that helps.
To thank me for my efforts to help you, please mark my post as an accepted solution so that it benefits several others.
Cheers.
Sandytechy20
I am an HP Employee