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Sensor issue, Sensor failure, Previously used genuine hp cartridge – HP Officejet 6500 User Manual

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To check if the printer is paused or offline (Mac OS X)
1.
Click System Preferences, click Print & Fax, and then click select the printer you

want to use.

2. Double-click the icon for your product to open the print queue.
3. If Hold is selected, click Resume.
4. If you made any changes, try to print again.

Sensor issue

There is a problem with sensing ink levels
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.

Clean the sensor

Clean the sensor windows on the ink cartridges

Contact HP support for service.
Go to:

www.hp.com/support

.

Sensor failure

The ink sensor has failed. Printing can continue, but ink system behavior may
change

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.

Clean the sensor

Clean the sensor windows on the ink cartridges

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.

Previously used genuine HP cartridge

The following cartridges are previously used:
The genuine HP ink cartridge was previously used in some other product.
Check the print quality of the current print job. If it is not satisfactory, try cleaning the
printhead to see if that improves the quality.
Follow the prompts on the display or computer screen to continue.
For more information, see

Clean the printhead

.

NOTE: HP recommends that you do not leave the ink cartridge outside of the printer
for an extended period of time. If a used cartridge is installed, check the print quality.
If it is not satisfactory, run the cleaning procedure from the toolbox.

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