HP Photosmart B109n User Manual

							Printing cannot occur without one of each type of ink cartridge inserted into the correct
slot.
For more information, see:
“Replace the cartridges” on page 46
Cause:The indicated ink cartridges were inserted into the wrong slots.
General printer error
Try the following solutions.
•Solution 1: Reset the product
•Solution 2: Contact HP support
Solution 1: Reset the product
Solution:Turn off the product, and then unplug the power cord. Plug the power
cord back in, and then press the On button to turn on the product.
Cause:The product experienced an error.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Contact HP support
Solution:Write down the error code provided in the message, and then contact HP
support. Go to:
www.hp.com/support
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information
on calling for technical support.
Cause:There was a problem with the product.
Incompatible ink cartridges
Try the following solutions.
•Solution 1: Check to see if the ink cartridges are compatible
•Solution 2: Contact HP support
Solution 1: Check to see if the ink cartridges are compatible
Solution:Check to make sure you are using the correct ink cartridges for your
product. For a list of compatible ink cartridges, see the printed documentation that
came with the product.
If you are using ink cartridges that are not compatible with the product, replace the
indicated ink cartridges with ink cartridges that are compatible.
CAUTION:HP recommends that you do not remove an ink cartridge until a
replacement is ready to install.
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							If it appears that you are using the correct ink cartridges, proceed to the next solution.
For more information, see:
•“Order ink supplies” on page 48
•“Replace the cartridges” on page 46
Cause:The indicated ink cartridges were not intended for use in this product as it
was currently configured.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Contact HP support
Solution:Contact HP support for service.
Go to: www.hp.com/support.
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information
on calling for technical support.
Cause:The ink cartridges were not intended for use in this product.
Incompatible printhead
Solution:Contact HP support for service.
Go to: www.hp.com/support.
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information
on calling for technical support.
Cause:The printhead was not intended for use in this product, or it was damaged.
Ink alert
Solution:When you receive an Ink Alert message, you do not need to replace the
indicated ink cartridge. However, the amount of ink might be low enough to cause
poor print quality. Follow any prompts on the display to continue.
CAUTION:HP recommends that you do not remove an ink cartridge until a
replacement is ready to install.
If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has
been used in another product, the ink level indicator might be inaccurate or
unavailable.
Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When
you receive an ink alert message, consider having replacement ink cartridges
available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace the ink
cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable.
For more information, see:
“Replace the cartridges” on page 46
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							Cause:The indicated ink cartridges did not have enough ink to print properly.
Ink cartridge problem
Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. Solutions are listed in order, with the most
likely solution first. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the
remaining solutions until the issue is resolved.
•Solution 1: Install the ink cartridges correctly
•Solution 2: Close the print carriage latch
•Solution 3: Clean the electrical contacts
•Solution 4: Replace the ink cartridge
•Solution 5: Contact HP support
Solution 1: Install the ink cartridges correctly
Solution:Make sure all of the ink cartridges are properly installed. Refer to the
following steps to resolve this error.
To make sure the ink cartridges are properly installed
1.Make sure the product is turned on.
2.Open the ink cartridge access door by lifting from the front right of the product,
until the door locks into place.
The print carriage moves to the center of the product.
NOTE:Wait until the print carriage stops moving before proceeding.
3.Make sure the ink cartridges are installed in the correct slots.
Match the shape of the icon and color of the ink cartridge with the slot that has
the same shaped icon and color.
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							4.Run your finger along the top of the ink cartridges to locate any cartridges that
are not snapped completely down.
5.Press down on any cartridges that are sticking up.
They should snap down into place.
6.If an ink cartridge was sticking up and you were able to snap it back down into
place, close the ink cartridge access door and check if the error message has
gone away.
• If the message has gone away, stop troubleshooting here. The error has been
resolved.
• If the message has not gone away, proceed to the next step.
• If none of the ink cartridges were sticking up, proceed to the next step.
7.Locate the ink cartridge that is indicated in the error message, and then press the
tab on the ink cartridge to release it from the slot.
8.Press the ink cartridge back down into place.
The tab should make a snapping noise when the ink cartridge is correctly seated.
If the ink cartridge did not make a snapping noise, the tab might need to be
readjusted.
9.Remove the ink cartridge from the slot.
10.Gently bend the tab away from the ink cartridge.
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							CAUTION:Be careful not to bend the tab out more than about 1.27 cm
(0.5 inches).
11.Reinstall the ink cartridge.
It should now snap down into place.
12.Close the ink cartridge access door, and check if the error message has gone
away.
13.If you still receive the error message, turn the product off, and then on again.
Cause:The indicated ink cartridges were not installed correctly.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Close the print carriage latch
Solution:Lift the latch handle and carefully lower it to make sure that the latch
securing the printhead is securely closed. Leaving the latch handle raised can result
in incorrectly seated ink cartridges and problems printing. The latch must remain down
in order to correctly install the ink cartridges.
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							Cause:The print carriage latch was not closed properly.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 3: Clean the electrical contacts
Solution:Clean the cartridge electrical contacts.
To clean the electrical contacts
1.Make sure the product is turned on.
2.Open the cartridge access door by lifting the blue access handles on the side of
the product, until the door locks into place.
The print carriage moves to the center of the product.
NOTE:Wait until the print carriage stops moving before proceeding.
3.Locate the ink cartridge that is indicated in the error message, and then press the
tab on the ink cartridge to release it from the slot.
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							4.Hold the ink cartridge by its sides with the bottom pointing up and locate the
electrical contacts on the ink cartridge.
The electrical contacts are four small rectangles of copper or gold-colored metal
on the bottom of the ink cartridge.
1Ink window
2Electrical contacts
5.Wipe the contacts with a dry swab or lint-free cloth.
6.On the inside of the product, locate the contacts in the printhead.
The contacts look like a set of four copper or gold-colored pins positioned to meet
the contacts on the ink cartridge.
7.Use a dry swab or lint-free cloth to wipe the contacts.
8.Reinstall the ink cartridge.
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							9.Close the ink cartridge door, and check if the error message has gone away.
10.If you still receive the error message, turn the product off, and then on again.
If you still receive this message after cleaning the cartridge contacts, you might have
a damaged cartridge.
Check to see if your cartridge is still under warranty and the end of warranty date has
not been reached.
•If the end of warranty date has been reached, purchase a new ink cartridge.
•If the end of warranty date has not been reached, contact HP support for service
or replacement.
Go to: www.hp.com/support.
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for
information on calling for technical support.
For more information, see:
•“Cartridge warranty information” on page 48
•“Replace the cartridges” on page 46
Cause:The electrical contacts needed to be cleaned.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 4: Replace the ink cartridge
Solution:Replace the indicated ink cartridge.
If your cartridge is still under warranty, contact HP support for service or replacement.
Go to: www.hp.com/support.
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information
on calling for technical support.
For more information, see:
“Cartridge warranty information” on page 48
Cause:The indicated ink cartridges were defective.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
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							Solution 5: Contact HP support
Solution:Contact HP support for service.
Go to: www.hp.com/support.
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information
on calling for technical support.
Cause:The product had a problem.
Ink service capacity warning
Solution:If you are going to move or transport the product after receiving this
message, make sure you keep it upright and do not tip it on its side to avoid ink
leakage.
Printing can continue, but ink system behavior might change.
Cause:The product has nearly maximized the ink service capacity.
Ink system failure
Solution:Turn off the product, unplug the power cord, and wait 10 seconds. Then,
plug the power cord back in and turn on the product.
If you continue to receive this message, write down the error code provided in the
message on the product display, and then contact HP support. Go to:
www.hp.com/support
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click Contact HP for information
on calling for technical support.
Cause:The printhead or the ink delivery system failed and the product can no
longer print.
Check ink cartridges
Try the following solutions to resolve the issue. Solutions are listed in order, with the most
likely solution first. If the first solution does not solve the problem, continue trying the
remaining solutions until the issue is resolved.
•Solution 1: Install all four ink cartridges
•Solution 2: Make sure the ink cartridges are installed correctly
•Solution 3: Contact HP support
Solution 1: Install all four ink cartridges
Solution:Make sure all of the ink cartridges are inserted.
For more information, see:
“Replace the cartridges” on page 46
Cause:One or more of the ink cartridges were not installed.
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							If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Make sure the ink cartridges are installed correctly
Solution:Make sure all of the ink cartridges are properly installed. Refer to the
following steps to resolve this error.
To make sure the ink cartridges are properly installed
1.Make sure the product is turned on.
2.Open the ink cartridge access door by lifting from the front right of the product,
until the door locks into place.
The print carriage moves to the center of the product.
NOTE:Wait until the print carriage stops moving before proceeding.
3.Make sure the ink cartridges are installed in the correct slots.
Match the shape of the icon and color of the ink cartridge with the slot that has
the same shaped icon and color.
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