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I have not used this printer in 5-6 yrs. I turned it on and wanted to check the ink cartridge. However, the cradle does not move the cartridges to the center. Anything I can do?

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I would take a train to Nebraska, go in to the local restaraunt (don't worry, there is only 1 restaraunt in Nebraska) and buy a cow from Orville (the cook). Rent a car and drive home with the cow in the back seat. When you get home, put the printer in front of the cow and have the cow jump up and down on the printer. If the printer STILL doesn't work after that, buy a new printer.

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  • Posted on Dec 19, 2008

SOURCE: My ink cartridges won't move to the center when I open the printe

Be sure the printer is powered on as it needs power to move the cartridges - this is a common mistake.

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  • Posted on Jan 13, 2009

SOURCE: The print cartridge cradle cannot move.

"The print cartridge cradle cannot move."
I fixed this problem by disconnecting the power cord from the power-strip and connecting it directly into the wall. My printer was not getting enough voltage from the power-strip. I hope this helps.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Feb 07, 2009

SOURCE: Ink cartridge cradle will not move from right hand side

on right hand side there is adjusment lever just press it . this will move the cartridge

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  • Posted on Nov 19, 2009

SOURCE: A faulty ink cartridge cradle latch causing problems.

Part #'s for HP #56 black & #57color are:

ASSY-LATCH BLACK - C6490-60011

ASSY-LATCH COLOR - C6490-60012

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  • Posted on Feb 08, 2010

SOURCE: Printer cartridge cradle is stuck.

Hi ok sorry to heer but try I found this I know your error not in here but it may work for It worth a try nothing to lose and it may work. I know your error code is not in this but it some times it clean the error with this type of error number you can gave it a go try not harm it Error code: 0xc18a0201, 0xc18a0206, 0xc18a0306, 0xc18a030a, 0xd0620130, 0x887dd03a, 0xd05d010d, 0xf0af8004, 0xc19ac3ff, 0xc18a050...

Reset the product:
1. Without turning off the product, disconnect the USB cable from the rear of the product.
2. Remove the cartridges from the product.
3. Wait for the 'Insert Cartridges ' message to display on the control panel.
4. Disconnect the power cord from the back of the product.
5. Wait 60 seconds.
6. Reconnect the power cord. If the product does not automatically turn on, press the Power button ( ).
7. Reinsert the cartridges, and then close any open doors on the product.
8. If you receive a prompt to print a calibration page, do so.
9. Reconnect the USB cable to the rear of the product, and then try printing again.
Please come back and just gave a vote, it will gave me some satisfaction to know am helping some one so I will keep on helping.
All The Best: Pineworks

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