Have hp photosmart 4480...continues to give message that I'm using incompatible ink cartridges, that the alignment failed, that I may continue but cartridges are not calibrated for best print quality, alignment page not detected, etc.. I've already replaced cartridges. I cannot print as whenever I send print job there is no reaction from c4480.

Step 1: Reset the printer Reset the printer to recover from printer failures.

1. With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer.
2. Unplug the power cord from the power source.
3. Wait 60 seconds.
4. Reconnect the power cord to a wall outlet and to the printer.
   

   note: HP recommends plugging the printer directly into a wall outlet.

If the error message persists, continue to the next step. Step 2: Remove the ink cartridges, and reset the printer Remove the ink cartridges and reset the printer.

1. Remove the ink cartridges from the printer.
2. With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer.
3. Unplug the power cord from the power source.
4. Wait at least 60 seconds.
5. Reconnect the power cord to a wall outlet and to the printer.

   note: HP recommends plugging the printer directly into a wall outlet.

6. Turn the printer on.
7. Reinsert the ink cartridges, and then close the ink cartridge access door.
8. If you receive a prompt to print a calibration or alignment page, do so.

If the error message persists, continue to the next step. Step 3: Service the printer Service or replace your HP product if the issue persists after completing all the preceding steps.

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the printer hade may be dammage or the cartidge not set correctly

What is a incompatible print cartridge? The printer "Thinks" that the print cartridge, is NOT an original HP PhotoSmart one. Even print cartridge have chips.

Take out the print cartridge. Clean the points on the cartridge with cotton swab and try using it again.

this can happen due to, if you are not using origional cartradges. if not then the sensors that recognisse a cartradge are not working properly so you should get it repaired it by the company.

Something is wrong with your Blach carrier or connections. Use a bit of alcohol and clean the array of gold contacts where the Ink cartridge plugs in. Most of the pins are shutter and piezo control (get the ink on paper) but a few do other stuff like check ink level, # of hours runtime, etc. This is very common problem with inkjet printers. Hope this helps.
Also... rub the contacts on the printhead with a pencil eraser to make them shiny and bright.

Cheers!

# Hold the cartridge upside down, with the bar-code label facing you and take a damp paper towel.
# Use the towel to wipe the printhead of the cartridge on the bottom (where the ink comes out). Wipe the printhead horizontally in one direction only (left to right).
# Continue doing this until it looks clean.
# Then dab the cartridge on the towel to make sure the ink is flowing.
# Next, look inside the printer and locate the carrier that holds ink cartridges. Caution: Make sure the cartridges are not installed at this point.
1. Look for a shiny piece of metal underneath the contacts at the back of the carrier.
2. Take a damp cotton swab (use water only!) and wipe along the bottom of the shiny metal piece. Note: You may need more than one swab.
# Reinstall the cartridges, making sure you snap them correctly into the printer.
then try to print if the alignment fails then you need to change the cart in the
printer if its original hp new cart then get replaced .....

Good luck..

Hi,


Please perform the following steps:

1. Load unused plain white letter or A4 paper into the input tray.
2. Press the Setup button.
3. Press the down arrow button to select Tools and then press OK .
4. Press the down arrow to select Align Print Cartridges and then press OK . An alignment page prints.
5. After the success or failure message displays, click OK to continue. Recycle or discard the alignment page.

Regards,

Sagarjd

Remove both the cartridges from the printer and check the expiry dates on both cartridges, if any of the cartridge is expired then change the cartridge and check the result. If the cartridges are not expired then check the ink levels present in the cartridges from the HP Solution Center. If the ink levels are good then clean the copper contacts of the cartridges with a soft cotton cloth and power cycle the printer.

1. Turn the product off.
2. Unplug the power cord from the product.
3. Wait 30 seconds, and then reconnect the power cord to the product.
4. Turn the product on.

Now insert the cartridges and align them, after alignment page prints then scan the page.

If it still gives alignment failed message then remove the cartridges and reset the printer and check for the result.