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Print cartridge messages
The following is a list of print cartridge error messages:
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Low on ink
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Carriage stall
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Need alignment or alignment failed
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Print cartridges in correctly installed
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Non-HP cartridges installed
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Printing in ink-backup mode
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Print cartridge is missing, incorrectly installed, or not intended for your product
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Print cartridges missing or not detected
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Incompatible print cartridges
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Print cartridge is not intended for use in this product
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Print cartridges in wrong slot
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Print cartridge problem
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Previously used genuine HP cartridge installed
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Original HP ink has been depleted
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General printer error
Low on ink Solution: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes
only. When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement
cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace the
print cartridges until print quality becomes unacceptable.
If you have installed a refilled or remanufactured cartridge, or a cartridge that has
been used in another product, the ink level indicator may be inaccurate or unavailable.
For HP product return and recycling information, visit us at: 
www.hp.com/recycle .
Cause: The indicated print cartridges were estimated to be low on ink and might
need to be replaced soon.
Carriage stall
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.
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Solution 1: Clear the paper jam from the rear door
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Solution 2: Clear the paper jam from the front
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Solution 3: Make sure the pr int carriage can move freely
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Solution 4: Verify that the product is properly connected to a power source
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Solution 5: Print a self-test report
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Solution 6: Reset the product
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Solution 7: Contact HP support for service
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Solution 1: Clear the paper jam from the rear doorSolution: Clear the paper jam from the rear door.
For more information, see:
“
Clear paper jams” on page 120
Cause: The product had a paper jam.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Clear the paper jam from the front Solution: Turn off the product and open the print cartridge door to access the print
carriage area. Gently remove any paper that is stuck between the rollers, and then
turn on the product again.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Cause: Paper was stuck in  the front rollers.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 3: Make sure the print carriage can move freely Solution: Unplug the power cable if it is not already unplugged. Check to see if the
print cartridge carriage will move freely from one side of the printer to the other. Do
not try to force it to move if it is hung up on something.
CAUTION: Be careful not to force the print ca rtridge carriage. If the carriage is
stuck, forcing it to move will damage the printer.
Cause: The print carriage had stalled.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
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Solution 4: Verify that the product is properly connected to a power sourceSolution: Verify that the product is properly connected to a suitable power source.
To verify the product is connected to a suitable power source
1. Make sure that you are using the power cord provided with the product.
2. If the product is connected to a computer, make sure the computer has a
grounded (three-prong) power plug.
3. Make sure the power cord is firmly connected to both the product and the power
adaptor.
4. Plug the power cord directly into a power outlet.
1Power connection
2Power cord and adaptor
3Power outlet
5.Try to print from your computer.
If the product prints when plugged directly into a power outlet while disconnected
from any power strips or surge suppresso rs, the power strip or surge suppressor
might not be allowing sufficient voltage to reach the product.
6. If the product cannot print and the print carriage is still stalled, 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: There might not be sufficient voltage for the product.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 5: Print a self-test report
Solution: Print a self-test report to see if the product can print.
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If the product can print a self-test report and can print from the computer (if applicable),
then there is no need to follow the remaining solutions, as the error message might
be false.
For more information, see:
“
Print a self-test report” on page 90
Cause: The error was false.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 6: Re set 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.
To reset the product
1. Remove all paper loaded in the input tray.
2. Make sure that the product is turned on and remove the USB cable from the back
of the product.
3. Open the print cartridge door.
The print carriage should move to the far right side of the product.
4. Remove the print cartridges and keep them aside carefully.
5. Close the print cartridge door.
6. Disconnect the power cord from the product and wait for 60 seconds.
7. Reconnect the power cord to the product.
8. Turn on the product by pressing the  On button.
9. Open the print cartridge door.
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The print carriage should move to the far right side of the product.
10. Reinsert the print cartridges in the appropriate slots.
11. Close the print cartridge door.
12. Load paper in the input tray.
13. If prompted, print a cartridge calibration page, and then scan it.
Cause: The product experienced an error and had to be reset.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 7: Contact HP support for service Solution: If you have completed all of the steps provided in the previous solutions
and are still having a problem, contact HP support for service.
Go to: 
www.hp.com/support .
If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click  Contact HP for technical
support.
Cause: You might need assistance to enable the product or software to function
properly.
Need alignment or alignment failed
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.
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Solution 1: Incorrect type of paper is loaded in the input tray
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Solution 2: Make sure the protective tape is removed from the print cartridges
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Solution 3: Check if print cartridges are fully inserted
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Solution 4: Align newly installed print cartridges
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Solution 5: Print cartridge might be defective
Solution 1: Incorrect type of paper is loaded in the input tray Solution: If you have colored paper loaded in the input tray when you align the print
cartridges, the alignment fails. Load unused plain white letter or A4 paper into the
input tray, and then try the alignment again. If the alignment fails again, you might
have a defective print cartridge.
To find support and warranty information, go to the HP Web site at 
www.hp.com/
support . If prompted, choose your country/region, and then click  Contact HP for
information on calling for technical support.
Cause: Incorrect type of paper was loaded in the input tray.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
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Solution 2: Make sure the protective tape is removed from the print cartridgesSolution: Check each print cartridge. The tape might have been removed from the
copper-colored contacts, but still might cover the ink nozzles. If the tape is still
covering the ink nozzles, care fully remove the tape from the print cartridges. Do not
touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts.
1Copper-colored contacts
2Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing)
3Ink nozzles under tape
Remove and then reinsert the print cartridges. Verify that they are fully inserted and
locked in place.
Cause: Protective tape was covering the print cartridges.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 3: Check if print cartridges are fully inserted Solution: Remove and then reinsert the print cartridges. Verify that they are fully
inserted and locked in place.
Cause: The contacts on the print cartridge were not touching the contacts in the
print carriage.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 4: Align newly installed print cartridges
Solution: You must align the print cartridges to ensure excellent print quality.
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If the alignment error persists and you cannot clear it, your print cartridge might be
defective. Check to see if your print cartridge is still under warranty and end of
warranty date has not been reached.
•If the end of warranty date has been reached, purchase a new print cartridge.
• If the end of warranty date has not been reached, 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.
For more information, see:
•“
Align the print cartridges” on page 99
•“
Print cartridge warranty information” on page 291
•“
Shop for ink supplies” on page 107
Cause: You installed new print cartridges that needed alignment.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 5: Print cartri dge might be defective
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 te chnical support.
Cause: The print cartridge was defective.
Print cartridges incorrectly installed
Solution: Remove and reinsert the print cartridges and verify that they are fully
inserted and locked in place.
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Also, make sure the print cartridges are installed into the correct slots.
To make sure the print cartridges are installed correctly
1. Make sure the product is turned on.
CAUTION: If the product is turned off when you open the print cartridge door
to access the print cartridges, it will not release the cartridges for changing.
You might damage the product if the print cartridges are not docked safely
when you try to remove them.
2. Open the print cartridge door.
The print carriage moves to the far right side of the product.
3.Check to make sure you are using the correct print cartridges for your product.
For a list of compatible print cartridges, see the printed documentation that came
with the product.
4. Remove the black print cartridge from the slot on the right. Do not touch the ink
nozzles or the copper-colored contacts. Check for possible damage to the copper-
colored contacts or ink nozzles.
Make sure the clear plastic tape has been removed. If it is still covering the ink
nozzles, gently remove the clear plastic tape by using the pink pull tab. Make sure
you do not remove the copper colored tape containing the electrical contacts.
1Copper-colored contacts
2Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing)
3Ink nozzles under tape
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5.Reinsert the print cartridge by sliding it forward into the slot on the right. Then
push the print cartridge forward  until it clicks into the socket.
6.Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the tri-color print cartridge on the left side.
Cause: The indicated print cartridges were installed incorrectly.
Non-HP cartridges installed
Solution: Follow the prompts on the display to continue, or replace the indicated
print cartridges with genuine HP cartridges.
HP recommends that you use genuine HP print cartridges. Genuine HP print
cartridges are designed and tested with HP pr inters to help you easily produce great
results, time after time.
NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP supplies. Printer
service or repairs required as a result of using of a non-HP supply will not be
covered under warranty.
If you believe you purchased genuine HP print cartridges, go to:
www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit
For more information, see:
“
Replace the print cartridges” on page 93
Cause: The product detected that a non-HP print cartridge was installed.
Printing in ink-backup mode
Solution: If you receive the ink-backup mode message and two print cartridges are
installed in the product, verify that the protective piece of plastic tape has been
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removed from each print cartridge. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge
contacts, the product cannot detect that the print cartridge is installed.
1Copper-colored contacts
2Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing)
3Ink nozzles under tape
Cause:When the product detected that only one print cartridge is installed, ink-
backup mode is initiated. This printing mode lets you print with a single print cartridge,
but it slows the product and affects the quality of printouts.
Print cartridge is missing, incorrectly installed, or not intended for your product
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.
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Solution 1: Insert the print cartridges
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Solution 2: Remove the tape from the print cartridges
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Solution 3: Remove and reinsert the print cartridges
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Solution 4: Contact HP support
Solution 1: Insert the print cartridges Solution: One or both of the print cartridges is missing. Remove and reinsert the
print cartridges and verify that they are fully inserted and locked in place. If the
problem persists, clean the contacts of the print cartridges.
For more information, see:
“
Clean the print cartridge contacts” on page 101
Cause: The print cartri dge was missing.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 2: Remove the tape  from the print cartridges
Solution: Check each print cartridge. The tape might have been removed from the
copper-colored contacts, but still might cover the ink nozzles. If the tape is still
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