I have changed the print cartridges twice, powered on and off nothing works to clear the problem?
Error code 1203 means that you have a print head short error. The way to fix this is to:
1) Clean the contacts on the cartridge w/ a damp cloth. Only do it in one direction so that you're not smearing ink all over the contacts!
2) Disconnect and then reconnect the power cord from the wall and from the back of the printer. Wait about 30 seconds, and then plug everything back in.
If this doesn't work, you may need to replace the ink cartridges...you can always try it one more time just to be sure
Shows remove tape when I already have
Turn on your printer.
Lift the printer unit, and then position the scanner support
between the tabs to hold it open.
Press down on the ink cartridge lever to raise each ink
cartridge lid.
Remove the old ink cartridges.
Store the cartridges in an air-tight container, such as the
storage unit you received with your photo cartridge, or dispose of them
properly.
If you are installing new ink cartridges, remove the sticker
and transparent tape from the back and bottom of each ink cartridge.
NOTE: The following illustration shows a black cartridge and a
color cartridge (used for normal printing). For photo printing, use a photo
cartridge and a color cartridge.
Snap each lid closed. Hold the printer unit up, push the scanner support back to unlock it, and then
lower the printer unit until it is completely closed.
Insert the new ink cartridges. Make sure the black or photo ink cartridge is
secure in the left ink cartridge carrier, and the color ink cartridge is secure
in the right ink cartridge carrier.
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ive cleaned the printer head and the ink cartridges and the printer is still reading error 1203
& theirs ink in the cartridges
Printer is printing but no ink comes out with new ink
After wiping the contacts and replacing the black ink cartridge, I'm still getting error code 1203. Any help would be appreciated. thanks, scott
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