Flashing exclamation mark with error message : Print cartridge problem tri-color refer to device documentation This is the message we are getting on an HP Officejet J4540 All-In-One printer which was working fine then all of a sudden quit and gave this message have tried turning off to reset but to no avail what does this mean

A flashing exclamation mark is typically associated with a sever cartridge error (i.e. "refer to documentation" / "incompatible cartridges", "print cartridge(s) problem" etc.) typically indicates the internal micro-electronics of the HP #901 / 901XL cartridge are damaged. Have you tried replacing the ink cartridge with a new HP genuine cartridge to confirm?

NOTE: The cartridge's electrical wire runs at rear and lower side of the ink cartridge are very delicate and are somewhat susceptible to ink attack over time, which can lead to premature failures. In addition, the older the cartridge the higher the chance of an internal electrical failure. I suggest you first run a 'Tap 41' diagnostic test to check cartridges electrical health (this is a forced test); you may also bypass the error (temporarily) on all models which use HP 901 cartridges. Refer to Inkjet411 youtube videos below:

HP Officejet J4500 J4600 4500 Printer Error Messages -HP 901 & 901XL Cartridges

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RivHgvWCkJ8

HP 901 & 901XL Ink Cartridge Alerts - Low Ink Warnings:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzLM5mlkTt4

HP Officejet J4500 J4600 4500 Printers Tap 41 Diagnostics - HP 901 Incompatible Print Cartridges: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6uATgXxQlE

HP Officejet J4500 J4600 4500 Cartridge Error Bypass - HP 901 Cartridge Errors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4-m_RLdRE4

HP 901 Ink Refilling & Cartridge Care Tips - Everything you need to know: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTtNj6rN4g4

remove the cartridges and clean the metal contacts with tissue paper and put it back. if the problem continues check the cartridges.

hi i dont have the tricolor cartridge in my hp 5610 and i want to work only with black cartridge and my printer says there is no cartridge on the left , is it posible to solve this problem and work with one cartridge only ? i can print but copy and fax doesnt work . thanx

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HP Officejet 5610 All-In-One InkJet Printer has few common problems. Such as Driver CD lost,Scanner does not work, Connection problem etc. For find all these software solution just clickhere....



http://www.hp.com/printer/prob676ijt65/solution

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lestave my j4580 trouble lt says ck blk cartrige

Remove print catrige and clean it with cotton cloth then refix it.

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1. First count the number of times the light on the front of your printer flashes.
2. Then refer to the table below for information about the error condition and recommended recovery procedures.
   
   Number of Flashes Error Condition Error Recovery 2 Carrier Stall:
   The movement of the print cartridge carrier has been obstructed. Remove any objects blocking the carrier path.
   4 Print Incomplete:
   The print cartridge carrier stopped in the middle of a print job due to obstruction. Remove any objects blocking the carrier path.
   12 Cartridge Short:
   The printer has detected a short circuit in a cartridge.
   1. Turn the printer off.
   2. Open the front cover.
   3. Turn the printer back on.
   4. Remove the color cartridge.
   5. Close the cover. If there are no flashing lights, the color cartridge is short-circuited.
   6. Remove the black cartridge and then reinsert the color cartridge.
   7. If there is no error indicated by flashing lights, the black cartridge is short-circuited.
   8. If you continue to receive an error indicated by flashing lights, both cartridges are short-circuited.

Printer display says: Print cartridge problem : [Tri-Color]. Refer to device documentation to troubleshoot. I can find nothing in the 'device documentation' to help me.

Please first check whether there is paper jam in the printer roller or else please check the cartridges is fixed properly

If a reset hasn't cured this problem you probably need to disassemble the printer and clean the service station and the system board. This normally clear all carriage and cartridge errors, but these machines are quite awkward to take apart.