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05-14-2022
06:36 PM
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05-15-2022
07:26 AM
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Ric_ob
My printer indicated that the ink cartridge was depleted, so I purchased a new one - 950xl. I received the following message when I inserted the new cartridge "There is a problem with the printer or ink system. Turn printer off, then on. If problem persists contact HP." I did all that several times without a change in results. So as a test I replaced new cartridge with the expended cartridge. That problem message went away, but of course it indicated that the cartridge is depleted. When I reinsert the new cartridge - the message reappears 'there is a problem with the printer of ink system.' How can I confirm whether the problem is the printer, the print head, or the new cartridge ?
05-19-2022 07:27 AM
@OldSalt2
Welcome to the HP support community.
I understand that you are getting an ink system error on the printer, I am glad to assist you.
Reset the printer
- Resetting the printer might clear the error message.
- With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer.
- Unplug the power cord from the power source.
- Wait 60 seconds.
- Reconnect the power cord to a wall outlet and to the printer.
Reseat the printhead up to three times
- To clear the error message, you might need to reseat the printhead up to three times.
- Open the door to access to the ink cartridges.
- Wait until the carriage stops moving before you continue.
- Unplug the power cord from the rear of the printer.
- WARNING:
- You must disconnect the power cord before reaching inside the printer.
- Lift the carriage latch, slightly lift the printhead, lower the printhead back into the carriage, wiggle the printhead left and right, and then lower the carriage latch to lock the printhead into place.
- Close the ink cartridge access door.
- Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer, and then check the control panel for the error message.
- Sometimes error messages persist after inserting the printhead. If the error message persists, repeat the steps to reseat the printhead up to three times.
Refer to this HP document for further assistance:- Click here
Keep me posted.
If this helps, please mark the public post as an accepted solution so that it benefits several others.
Cheers.
Sandytechy20
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