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Ink cartridge errors – HP D7100 User Manual

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Ink cartridge errors

Before contacting HP support, read this section for troubleshooting tips or go to the online
support services at

www.hp.com/support

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Error message: Wrong ink cartridge(s) installed

Solution The first time you set up and use your HP Photosmart printer printer,
make sure to install the ink cartridges that were shipped with your printer. The ink
in these ink cartridges is specially formulated to mix with the ink in the print head
assembly.
To resolve this error, replace the affected ink cartridge(s) with the ink cartridges that
were shipped with your HP Photosmart printer printer.
For more information on replacing ink cartridges, see

Insert ink cartridges

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Error message: Incorrect ink cartridge

Solution The indicated ink cartridge(s) cannot be used after the device has
undergone initialization. Replace the ink cartridge(s) with the appropriate ink
cartridges for your HP Photosmart printer. The cartridge numbers you can use with
this printer appear on the back cover of this printed guide.
For more information on replacing ink cartridges, see

Insert ink cartridges

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Error message: Replace cartridges soon

Solution The indicated ink cartridge(s) are empty.
You might be able to continue printing for a short period of time with ink remaining
in the print head assembly. Replace the indicated ink cartridge(s) or press OK to
continue.
For more information on replacing ink cartridges, see

Insert ink cartridges

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Error message: Ink cartridge(s) are empty

Solution The indicated ink cartridge(s) are empty and there is not enough ink in
the printhead reservoir for normal printing and servicing tasks. Replace the indicated
ink cartridge(s) with new ink cartridge(s).

If the black ink cartridge is empty, you can continue printing with the other color
ink cartridges by selecting that option in the displayed printer screen prompts.

If a color ink cartridge is empty, you can continue printing with the black ink
cartridge by selecting that option in the displayed printer screen prompts.

Depending on the status of your print job, you can press OK to continue. If the HP
Photosmart printer is in the middle of a print job, press

Cancel

and restart your print

job.

Note

Text and photo quality will differ from those printed when using all ink

cartridges. If the empty ink cartridge(s) are not replaced soon, all printing will
stop.

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