HP Photosmart A520 Series - Manual (Page 57)

• The print carriage has stalled
• The printer is out of paper
• There is a paper jam
• The paper loaded does not match the paper size selected
• The memory card has been inserted upside down
• The memory card is not inserted properly
• Insert only one memory card at a time
• There was a problem with the memory card
• Communication with the printer has been lost
Low on ink
Cause: The print cartridge is estimated to be low on ink and may need to be
replaced soon.
Solution: Have a replacement cartridge on hand to avoid printing interruptions. You
do not have to replace the cartridge until print quality deteriorates. If you have installed
a refilled or remanufactured print cartridge, or a cartridge that has been used in
another printer, the ink level indicator will be inaccurate or unavailable.
The print cartridge is old or damaged
Solution: The print cartridge may be old or damaged. Try the following:
•
Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products.
• Make sure the cartridge is compatible with the printer.
• Clean the electrical contacts.
• Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Insert or
replace the print cartridge” on page 39 .
• If this does not work, replace the cartridge.
The print cartridge is missing or incorrect
Solution: The print cartridge is not installed, is installed incorrectly, or is not
supported by your printer’s country/region settings. Try the following:
•
Replace refilled cartridges with genuine HP products.
• Make sure the cartridge is compatible with the printer.
• Clean the electrical contacts.
• Remove the cartridge and then reinstall it. For more information, see “Insert or
replace the print cartridge” on page 39 .
• If this does not work, replace the cartridge.
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56 Troubleshooting