Why should printer only show one ink icon when 2 cartridges have been replaced. Could it be because one cartridge was "compatible" not genuine HP

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you will have to get 4x new color chips. and replace it on the cartrdges

Hello, This happens with epson as it has a chip on the cartridge, which sometimes shows the cartridge empty even if there is some ink left on it. You can try this steps:- 1. With the printer turned on press the ink replace button, which will bring the print head to ink replacement position, pull out the cartridges one by one and cover the tip of the cartridge with some tape and shake the cartridges and reinsert it on the printer and press the ink replacement button once again, the printer will check the inks cartridges, if the inks is empty it will show the red light again, pressing the button once will bring the printer to ink replacement position with the cartridge to be replaced on the replacement position. you can also check on the printer software on the pc that which ink cartridge is emptied.
Hope this helps.

reset the waste ink counter, put black tape on critical ridge of all cartridges and refilled them. All showed full. All was well for 2 sheets, then all 4 cartridges are showing as near empty on LCD also on software monitor program. Whether or not they are near empty, how does the printer know with the light beam blocked? I have made filling holes on each cartridge (sealed with rubber plugs) so that I can refill without removing them. Doing this is not going to change the readout.
My expert TIP: Buy a new printer. Printers today are as just as expensive as a set of printer inks. Printers have heads and they get dirty over time and might need replacement, which is all the more expensive. Try buying ink advantage printers, they DO indeed save money. Or try looking for somebody who knows how to modify your printer to a CIS (Continuous Ink Supply) printer.

the inks u had replaced might not be the compatible with ur printer you need to change another inks which are compatible only

Click on Printer & Faxes in the Control panel. Right click on your printer icon. On the drop down menu click on properties. You will see many Tabs relating to your Printer. One of them will be Maintenance Tab Click on it and on the page which opens do the needful.

Hi

First it is not advisable to use other catridge other than epson because it will damage your printer. Because the printer have specialized chip that detect epson cartridge only. It will be okay for 2-3 times but later on it will say out of ink even you put new cartridge. I suggest if your printer had reset ink cartridge, just reset it and turn off your printer and computer for 5 mins. Then to restart on fresh mode and then try to print again. Next time use epson only because later it will not detect ink cartridge any more.

I hope it helps you.

you can check the ink level from following steps Method one: Check the ink levels from the idle screen on the color graphics display Look for four icons at the bottom of the color graphics display. The icons represent the ink level remaining in each of the four color ink cartridges: black, yellow, light cyan (blue), and light magenta (pink). A larger and more accurate view of the ink levels can be displayed from the Setup menu. If an ink cartridge containing non-HP ink is being used, a question mark displays instead of the ink drop in the icon for that cartridge. The HP All-in-One cannot detect the amount of ink remaining in ink cartridges that contain non-HP ink. Figure 1: Non-HP ink icon NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP ink. Printer service or repairs required as a result of printer failure or damage attributable to the use of non-HP ink will not be covered under warranty. If a hollow ink drop icon displays, the ink cartridge represented by that color icon has very little ink remaining and will need to be changed soon. You might be able to continue printing for a short period of time with ink remaining in the print head assembly. Replace the ink cartridge when the Replace Soon warning message displays on the color graphics display. Figure 2: Low ink level icon When the Empty Ink message appears on the color graphics display, the indicated ink cartridge is out of ink. Replace the indicated ink cartridge. Method two: Check ink levels from the Windows computer The estimated amount of ink remaining in the ink cartridges can be checked from the computer. See the on-screen HP Director Help for information on checking the ink levels from the Printer

1. Open the printer Toolbox. To do so, do one of the following:
   • Open HP Solution Center, click the Settings menu, then point to Print Settings , then click Printer Toolbox .
   • Right-click the HP Digital Imaging Monitor in the tray, then point to your printer model name, and click Display Printer Toolbox .
   The Toolbox opens.
2. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. The estimated ink level gauges display.

Method three: Check ink levels from the Setup menu

1. Press Setup on the printer control panel.
2. Scroll down and select Display Ink Gauge . The Ink Gauge status from the Tools menu will only display on the color graphics display.

If the ink level is low and the cartridge is new please contact the dealer from whom you got the cartridge and if it shows that the ink level is good enough please comment so that i can give you another step to perform

Issue : One or both Check Print Cartridge lights are blinking. On light Resume light Check Print Cartridge light Paper Type lights On Off Blinking Off Figure 7: Check Print Cartridge light is blinking Cause 1

The print cartridge access door is open.

Solution 1

Make sure that the print cartridge access door is completely closed.

Figure 8: Close the print cartridge access door Cause 2

The print cartridges are missing or not seated correctly.

Solution 2

1. Open the print cartridge access door. Allow the carriage to move to the center of the product.
2. Make sure that both print cartridges are installed. If one is missing, obtain a compatible print cartridge and install it in the slot. To check the cartridge compatibility for your product, go to HP SureSupply . To identify your cartridge type in a language other than English, click the language link that appears near the globe icon in the top right corner of your browser.
3. Run a finger along the top of the print cartridges. If any are sticking up, gently press the print cartridge down and forward into the slot until it clicks into place.
4. Close the print cartridge access door. If a new print cartridge is installed, the product automatically aligns the print cartridges.
5. Try the print job again.

Cause 3

The plastic tape was not removed from the print cartridge.

Solution 3

1. Open the print cartridge access door. Allow the carriage to move to the center of the product.
2. Gently press down on each print cartridge to release it and then slide each print cartridge away from the product, out of its slot.
3. Turn the print cartridge over so that the ink nozzles are facing up and make sure that the plastic tape has been completely removed from the print cartridge. Remove any plastic tape that remains. CAUTION: Do not touch the ink nozzles or the copper-colored electrical contacts on the print cartridge.
4. Slide each print cartridge into its slot and then gently press the cartridge down and forward until it clicks into place.
5. Close the print cartridge access door and try the print job again.

Cause 4

The print cartridge is not intended for use in this HP All-in-One.

Solution 4

1. Open the print cartridge access door. Allow the carriage to move to the center of the product.
2. Gently press down on each print cartridge to release it and then slide each print cartridge away from the product, out of its slot.
3. Make a note of the number on the print cartridge label.
4. To check the cartridge compatibility for your product, go to HP SureSupply . To identify your cartridge type in a language other than English, click the language link that appears near the globe icon in the top right corner of your browser.
5. Make sure that each print cartridge is compatible with the product. If both are compatible, reinstall the print cartridges, close the print cartridge access door, and continue with the next solution. If the print cartridges are not compatible with the product, replace them with genuine HP print cartridges that are compatible with the product.

Cause 5

The print cartridges might be defective.

Solution 5

Replace the print cartridges with genuine HP print cartridges that are compatible with the product.

NOTE: The printer might be packaged with only a tri-color print cartridge.

If all of these steps have been completed and the lights continue to blink, continue to the Service the

Go to:

Canon MP620 Support

Select the "Support & Service" tab if it is not already showing.

Type insert ink tank in the space to "Please enter your question" block.

"How do I replace or insert an ink tank?" should be the first result showing.

Click on that link and it will open up detailed instructions with pictures on replaing the ink.

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