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I was printing tonight and suddenly I got the cartridge door open error, but the door was closed. I saw online that it was a sensor issue, so I tried that, but the error wouldn't clear. I closed the cartridge door several times. I gently touched the prong and half of it broke off. Is there a way to override this error and make it print? I REALLY need this printer. Thanks!!!

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@Astrolass,

 

Thanks for engaging in HP support Forums! This is a wonderful location to converse with the community, get assistance and find tips!

As I understand you have the error - "the door is open",

 

Splendid effort and fabulous description of the issue before posting. Kudos to you on that score.  You are a valued HP customer and it is paramount to assist you here. I take it as a privilege to share this platform with you. 

 

No worries, as I'll be glad to help you, that said, I'll need a few more details to dissect your concern & provide an accurate solution: 

Did you close the cartridge door completely?

Have you checked the cartridge door for obstructions?

Did you reset the printer?

 

This looks like a possible hardware failure with the printer. However, I would suggest you try these steps first.

 

Step one: Close the cartridge door completely

If the cartridge door is not completely closed, the error message displays.

  1. Open, and then close the cartridge door of the product. Make sure that the door rests securely against the body of the product.

    Figure : Examples of closing the cartridge door (your product might vary)

    Illustration of different ways cartridge doors close.

       NOTE:

    To see how to close the cartridge door of your specific model, see the cartridge section of your product's User Guide.

  2. Check the product control panel to see if the error message still displays.

  • If these steps resolved the issue, there is no need to continue troubleshooting.

  • If the issue persists, see the next step.

Step two: Check the cartridge door for obstructions

  1. Inspect the door and the area around it to make sure that no obstructions prevent the door from closing completely.

       NOTE:

    Bits of paper, packing materials, and tape might prevent the door from closing completely.

  2. Remove any obstructions.

  3. Check the product control panel to see if the error message still displays.

  • If these steps resolved the issue, there is no need to continue troubleshooting.

  • If the issue persists, see the next step.

Step three: Reset the product

  1. Press the Power button () to turn on the product.

  2. Disconnect the USB cable from the back of the product.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE STEPS AND INSTRUCTIONS.

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

 

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Keep me posted,

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give us some reinforcement by clicking the solution and kudos buttons, 

that'll help us and others see that we've got the answers!

Good Luck.

Jeet_Singh
I am an HP Employee

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