HP Photosmart C4344 All-in-One Printer - Manual (Page 281)

covering the ink nozzles, carefully remove the tape from the print cartridges. Do not
touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored contacts.
1 Copper-colored contacts
2 Plastic tape with pink pull tab (must be removed before installing)
3 Ink nozzles under tape
Cause: Protective tape was covering the print cartridges.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 3: Remove and reinsert the print cartridges
Solution: One or both of the print cartridges are not installed or are installed
incorrectly. Remove and reinsert the print cartridges and verify that they are fully
inserted and locked in place. If the problem persists, clean the copper-colored
contacts of the print cartridges.
For more information, see:
“Clean the print cartridges” on page 100
Cause: One or both of the print cartridges were not installed or were installed
incorrectly.
If this did not solve the issue, try the next solution.
Solution 4: 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.
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