It depends on what type of ink cartridge you have installed.....with HP genuine ink cartridges and HP Solution center installed, everything should be there. However, if you get an HP
integrated ink cartridge refilled (i.e. HP 60, 61, 74, 75, 901,
92-98....currently offered at Costco or Frys today) or if you buy a
remanufactured/compatible HP ink cartridge, the ink levels will not be displayed nor can they be reset (HP
has a smart chip embedded within the nozzle plate at base of ink cartridge
which counts the drops and then registers as empty).....so you'll just need to
live with it and ignore 'ink low', 'non-genuine', 'counterfeit' messages and
similar while you are using these types of aftermarket supplies. The first
video below provides an overview of the 'low ink' phenomena.
NOTE: These types of 'SEVERE' cartridge errors (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. 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
For any
severe cartridge error related message, on the HP C4600, C4700 or D110a printer
models, I suggest you run the internal Tap 41 diagnostics test which will tell
you the electrical health of the ink cartridge - in many cases the cartridge is
internally electrically damaged and will need to be replaced. In addition, you
can temporarily bypass an 'incompatible cartridge(s) or Missing/Not Detected
error message by performing the Cartridge Error Bypass procedure...refer to two
Youtube videos on how to do this:
HP Photosmart C4600 & C4700 Printers -
Tap 41 Diagnostic Test: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghxjLCn07Jo
HP Photosmart C4600 C4700 D110a Printers -
HP 60 Cartridge Error Bypass: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNVJmKPlLsg
Low Ink Warning and Other (i.e Incompatible
Cartridge) Errors, HP 60 & HP 61 Ink Cartridges:
When you get an HP
integrated ink cartridge refilled (i.e. HP 60, 61, 74, 75, 901,
92-98....currently offered at Costco today) or if you buy a
remanufactured/compatible HP ink cartridge, the ink levels cannot be reset (HP
has a smart chip embedded within the nozzle plate at base of ink cartridge
which counts the drops and then registers as empty).....so you'll just need to
live with it and ignore 'ink low', 'non-genuine', 'counterfeit' messages and
similar while you are using these types of aftermarket supplies. The first
video below provides an overview of the 'low ink' phenomena, the 2nd video provides suggested cartridge prep/handling instructions when you return the cartridge for refilling:
HP 74, 75, 74XL, 75XL Cartridges - Solving Errors & Warnings:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5ISTGyScWU
Ink Refilling & Cartridge Care Tips - Everything you need to know: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnXoDIblpdU
If the new (or
refilled/reman/compatible) HP 74, 75, 74XL, or 75XL ink cartridge refuses to
complete the printer alignment following cartridge installation, then the ink
cartridge either has a connectivity issue with the flexible printed circuit
cable (inside unit where cartridge mates with cable), rear cartridge contacts
or cable contacts are dirty with ink residue, or the cartridge is suffering
from marginal internal electrical performance. If you run into a problem where the ink cartridge is performing marginally and blocks printing (via the Red X), you can bypass the error message (usually only 1 time per clearing action):
HP Photosmart 4200-4500 5200-5500 Printers -Cartridge Error Bypass (HP
74-75 Cartridges):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDxRkAGOJaI
HP Officejet
J5700/J6400 Printers -Cartridge Error Bypass (HP 74-75 Cartridges):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3X3_D90SSq4
These types of severe cartridge errors (i.e. "refer to documentation" / "incompatible cartridges", "print cartridge(s) problem", etc.) typically indicates the internal micro-electronics of the HP #74/75 cartridge are damaged. 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. You can also run a 'Tap 41' diagnostic test to check cartridges electrical health (this is a forced test).....go to www.inkjet411.com for more information on your specific printer model.
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I'm running into a similar issue, the cartridge may be a year of 2 old but only has been printing transmission confirmations, Not much else. Into level is 8/8. Yet it keeps telling me install new cartridge. Thus happened a month ago. I unplugged the power chord and for what it's worth, the phone line, after a while it worked again, still levels at 8/8. Now its back to install cartridge.
6ya, please don't jump in with your same stinking here's the link no holds, etc. all for money? No FAQ's either ! (I don't DO FAQ's - like o the dew)I want a direct answer!
I'll just call HP. But anyone have the same issue? What was it ? Did you get I think working again ?
ThanM
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