HP 2710 Photosmart printer won't print, message says check right cartridge

I had the same problem, I have tried resetting (with #6 or #3), cleaning, unplug, plug, remove, replace,..., nothing worked.
UNTIL...

What worked for me
1 - While printer is on, go to the "Mfg Commands"
(on my printer I had to press "*" and "#", others would need to press both left and right arrows, etc.)
2 - You will get the following message "Enter special key combo", then enter "123".
3 - Press the right arrow until you find "Special Reports", click OK
4 - Press the right arrow until you find "Print Cartridges", click OK
What was my surprise when at number 3, it started printing !

And then, everything came back to normal !

Super cool !

Hope this works for you !

Is this a new HP cartridge and the correct one for your printer? If it is a refilled cartridge, try replacing with a brand new HP cartridge.

Next try cleaning the contacts on the cartridge and the cartridge carrier. (While you are at it, make sure that there is no left over tape on the cartridge or other issues blocking the cartridge) To clean have distilled water and lint free clothes available. Bottled water and coffee filters will work. Tap water is not a good choice for this. With the printer on, open the printer cover and wait for the unit to stop moving the carriage. Remove the right cartridge and then unplug the printer. Then dampen your first cloth (wring out any excess water with your fingers), wipe the electrical contacts until no excess ink or any dirt remains. Do not touch the ink nozzles.

With another damp cloth, wipe the contacts in the cartridge carrier.

Either let everything sit for 10 minutes or dry with another lint free cloth. Reinsert the cartridge, making sure that the cartridge is fully seated in the carrier. Then plug in the printer. Finally close the printer cover.

Check if your error persists. If it does, try cleaning the contacts again. If the error repeats again, try a new cartridge if you haven't yet done this step. If a new cartridge fails to solve the problem, check if the cartridge is under warranty. If it is, contact HP.

One option is to try printing with the right hand cartridge removed. This will provide grey-scale documents if black is left in. If you only have the color cartridge in place, your pictures may look odd.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Black printer ink in HP Printer may fail to be recognized by the printer. Most times an error message will be sent indicating that something is wrong with the black print cartridge. Sometimes the printer may accept to print with the black ink, but the printouts may have horizontal lines and very illegible letters. In such a case a manual cleaning of the print head should be carried out. In doing the manual cleaning, one should spray Windex heavily on paper towel and wipe off the surface of the print head.

http://en.kioskea.net/forum/affich-40171-printer-not-printing-black

Try at LINK.

Your only problem here is that you own a HP inkjet printer.  This printer uses up both cartridges even if you print in black.  Donate this thing and get you a Brother laser printer that just prints in black.  This will cost less to operate per page and uses less energy.

Cleaned with Q tip and alcohol the area behind where cartridge goes.

Check the expiration date on the cartridge, you may just need a new one. The date is printed on the side of the cartridge. They also just go bad sometimes.

1. your rt side ink cartridge is damaged change it with compatible or new cartridge to get rid from this error.
2. or try ones cleaning the cartridge with dry cloth.

Try this... http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00244394&cc=us&lc=en&dlc=en&product=420428 The message doesn't sound like exactly what you're seeing, but I'd try the step (two) about cleaning the catridges.

I understand your situation, however let me explain you that whenever you try to make a copy or print, yellow cartridge takes part and provides its color in all the aspects. Please do check that you use the HP ink cartridges and try to clean the cartridges for every 15 days as this may reduce the issues of colors.