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02-18-2020 07:59 PM
My printer displayed an error message to replace the yellow cartridge. I did so and the error message persists and my printer will not print anything. I tried with two brand new yellow cartridges and no change. I also did a hard reboot with the same result.
02-21-2020 08:17 AM
Welcome to HP support community.
Clean the cartridge contacts
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Turn the printer on.
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Open the door to access to the cartridges.
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Wait until the carriage stops moving before you continue.
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Push in on the front of the cartridge indicated in the error message, and then remove it.
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Wipe the electrical contact on the cartridge with a lint-free cloth.
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Insert the cartridge into its color-coded slot until it snaps into place.
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Repeat these steps for any other cartridges indicated in the error message.
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Close the cartridge access door.
You can refer this HP document for more assistance:- Click here
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