Paper cartrige cradle is stuck.

Because it's NOT a paper jam, but a cartridge cradle jam, I suppose it's an ink jet printer??? if so, check for debrie arround the cradle shaft that could prevent the printing cradle to move from left to wright... you could also lubricate the shaft by rubbing a little bit of grease on it with the tip of your finger (verry thin layer), as ink sometimes gets on it and tends to become sticky with time...

To replace a print cartridge: 1. Load a stack of plain white paper in the In tray. 2. Press the Power button to turn on the printer. 3. Open the printer cover. 4. Lift the print cartridge latch to the open position. 5. Slide the print cartridge out of the print cartridge cradle. 6. Remove the replacement print cartridge from its packaging and carefully remove the plastic tape. 7. Hold the print cartridge so that the copper strip is on the bottom and facing toward the printer, then slide the print cartridge into the cradle. 8. Push down on the print cartridge latch until it snaps closed. 9. Close the top cover. The printer automatically prints a calibration page.

try to move the cartrige cradle to left and right for about 10 to 11 times. if the issue still persist you may need to service you printer

Resolving a blinking light When an error occurs, the power light will blink continuously and an error message will appear on the computer screen. Read the onscreen error message explaining the problem and follow its solution. If no error message appears, go to the Maintenance section in the Printer Assistant and click any of the four main buttons. This will prompt the software to check the status of the printer and the error message should then appear. The following table lists possible causes and what to do to correct the problem. Symptom Possible cause What to do to correct the problem Power light is blinking Printer cover is open Close the cover. Printer is out of paper Insert appropriate media in the In tray. Printer has difficulty picking up label media

• Change the printers print mode setting.
• Change the printer's paper type selection.
• Use a different brand of label media.

There is a paper jam Follow each of these steps until the problem is resolved:

1. Remove the paper from both paper trays.
2. Press the Power button once. Wait a moment for the paper jam to clear.
3. If printing labels, verify that a label did not become detached while passing through the printer. If the paper jam was not resolved, continue on to the next steps.
4. Remove the rear access door.
5. Remove the paper jam through the opening at the back of the printer.
6. Replace the rear access door.
7. Reload the paper into the paper In tray.
8. Print the document.

There is a problem with a print cartridge Follow each of these steps until the problem is resolved:

1. Remove and then reinsert the print cartridge(s) into the printer.
2. Clean the print cartridges automatically using the Clean Cartridges option in the Printer Assistant.
3. Manually clean the print cartridges and print cartridge cradles:
   • Open the printer cover and wait until the carriage moves to the center.
   • Press the Power button to turn off the printer.
   • Disconnect power cord from the back of the printer.
   • Remove the print cartridges and place them on a piece of paper with the nozzle plate facing up.
   • Lightly moisten a cotton swab with distilled water.
   • Clean the face and edges of the print cartridges with the swab. Do not touch the print cartridge ink nozzles or copper contacts.
   • Wipe the underside of the print cartridge cradle walls using a clean, moistened swab.
   • Reinsert the print cartridges.
   • Close the printer cover.
   • Connect the power cord to the back of the printer.
   • Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
4. Calibrate the print cartridges.
5. If the light is still flashing, replace the print cartridges.

Power light is blinking and/or there are missing lines or banding issues on the printout The print cartridge has partial loss of electrical interface with the carriage connections

1. Print a printer self-test by holding the power button down with a pencil and opening and closing the top cover four times.
2. Check the nozzle self-test pattern in the self-test print out. If one or more of the solid rectangular areas are missing, an electrical contact problem may be present.
3. Remove and then reinsert the print cartridge(s) into the printer.
4. Print the document.
5. If the problem persists, follow the steps listed above for cleaning the print cartridges and print cartridge cradle.
6. Try printing again. If the problem continues, replace the print cartridges.

Please try this solution :

1. Turn the printer off and open the access cover.
2. Look for any obstructions in the paper path and remove them if necessary. (It is possible to move the carrier assembly with the power off.)
3. Turn the printer on, load some paper, and press the Form Feed button.
4. Watch the paper as it feeds through and try to determine where the jam is occurring.
5. Check to see if all the rollers are turning.

If all the rollers are turning, there may be something in the feed path that you can't see. Go to step 6.
If not, there is probably a feed motor or a gear problem and the printer may require service.
6. If the paper is jamming under the carrier assembly, you may be able to fix it using the manual feed slot.
7. Turn the printer off.
8. Take a #10 envelope and feed it through the left side of the manual feed slot until it comes right through the printer to the back of the exit rollers.
9. Move it up and down first, and then slowly move it over to the right side. If something is stuck under the black guide plate, this may work it loose.

"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.

This might help . . . Mine finished printing one doc & then made a terrible noise & sent a message to my screen that "print cartridge cradle is stuck." When i opened door, i could see it was stuck off to the left side so left cartridge was obscured. I could not get it to budge, although i kept turning it off, gently pushing & turning it back on. Finally, i got my hand inside & determined that the little door to the left-side cartridge had popped open & was causing it to remain stuck. After some struggles (turn off printer first!) i was able to maneuver it around & close it tight. Now, all is well . . .

remove the cartridge and see if it goes away, if does then you probably have a defective cartridge are are not inserting it correctly.

Thank You,


Mikey

Hi, I have a HP Photosmart 8050. Runs good till Now. 1, ONE Sheet of paper Jamed. THe RED Light Keeps Blinking Like crazzzy. I unhooked it to re-boot. It says Print Cartridge Cradle is stuck. Clear Jam & press OK. Iv'e L@@KED 4 anything. Nothing in way. I took the ONE sheet out. Still Nothing. It's Like my X-wife. 1 item wrong and a Bunch of ****. New Ink. Got Milk. Oh wrong Commercial. Got Fix. Retired Handi-capped sanior, Ron

hi,

this seems to be a hardware problem..... anyway try this...

> unplug the powerchord
> open the rear access door, and check whether there is any paper jammed or any bit of paper or thread stuck inside.... if so remove it
> clean the rollers using a lint free cloth
> close the rear access door
> open the door so that you will get full access to the cartridges...
> move the cartridges to and fro for several times manually with your hand
> close the door
> plug the power chord
> try again to copy multiple pages


thanks and regards
agnel