Cartridge not working (light blinking)

[Maharishi04]

Hp DESKJET 2418 [edit]

I ordered new cartridges for this printer from HP. I have plugged the cartridges but all the three lights indicators are blinking for colour printer black and white printer and the paper source.

Please advise how to resolve

[Riddle_Decipher]

@Maharishi04 Here are a few steps that should help resolve your concern:

For starters: click here to identify what those blinking lights represent.

If it turns out to be a cartridge error as you've mentioned, and the step from the link doesn't help, try the below steps:

Step 1: Verify the ink cartridge numbers

Make sure the ink cartridge numbers match your printer and country/region.

Go to HP Store, and then verify the ink cartridge numbers for your printer model and country/region. Replace any incompatible ink cartridges.

If the error persists, continue to the next step.

Step 2: Reset the printer

Reset the printer to recover from printer failures.

1. With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer.

2. Unplug the power cord from the power source.

3. Wait 60 seconds.

4. Reconnect the power cord to a wall outlet and to the printer.

   NOTE: 

   HP recommends plugging the printer directly into a wall outlet.

5. Turn the printer on.

If the error persists, continue to the next step.

FOR DETAILS & FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS, USE THIS LINK: CLICK HERE & SKIP TO STEP 3 ONWARD

(By the end of this article all the issues should be resolved)

P.S: Welcome to HP Community 😉

Keep me posted, as I (Or a trusted colleague) shall follow-up on this case to ensure the concern has been addressed, 

And your device is up and running again, only in case you don't get back to us, first! 

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Good Luck.