My cartridge will not move over for me to access it

Step one: Open the All-in-One

1. 
   Press the Power button ( ) to turn on the product, if it
   is not already on.
   
   
2. 
   Open the cartridge-access door. The carriage moves
   to the center of the product. Wait until the carriage stops moving before
   proceeding.
   
   
   Figure 1: Open the cartridge-access
   door
   

Step two: Replace the old cartridge

1. 
   Press in the tab on the front of the cartridge,
   and then pull it out and up to remove it from its slot.
   
   
   Figure 2: Remove the cartridge from its
   slot
   
   
   
   CAUTION:Do not lift the gray latch next to the
   carriage to install the cartridges. Doing so can result in incorrectly seated
   ink cartridges and printing problems. The latch must remain down to correctly
   install the ink cartridges.
   
   
2. 
   On the replacement cartridge, pull the orange
   pull-tab straight back to remove the plastic wrap.
   
   
   Figure 3: Remove the plastic wrap
   
   
   
3. 
   Twist the orange cap counterclockwise to snap it
   off the cartridge.
   
   
   Figure 4: Remove the orange cap
   
   
   
4. 
   With the cartridge contacts facing the printhead,
   slide the cartridge into the correct slot. The color-coded icons on the
   cartridge and in the printhead indicate the correct slot.
   
   
   Figure 5: Insert the ink cartridge
   
   
   
5. 
   Press down on the ink cartridge until it clicks
   firmly into place.
   
   
   Figure 6: Press the cartridge into place
   
   
   
6. 
   Repeat these steps for each cartridge that you want
   to replace.
   
   
7. 
   Close the cartridge access door. The carriage moves
   to the right side of the product.
   

Hi
Please note that the print cartridges can only be accessed when the printer is on.

• Turn the printer on.
• To access the cartridges,open the cartridge access door on the front of the printer and right above the paper output tray.
• The cartridge carriage moves to the center so you can access it.
• On the top of each cartridge is a latch,lift it.
• You need to grasp the handle at the top of the cartridge pull forward and lift it up to remove.

Hope it helps.

1. If you are putting in a new cartridge, make sure to remove the tape.
2. Turn on the unit, then open the print carriage access door. The print carriage moves to the center of the unit.
3. Fit the cartridge into the proper carriage.
   • The carriage with the gray latch is for the black ink cartridge (HP 56), or the optional photo cartridge (HP 58).
   • The carriage with the blue latch is for the tri-color cartridge (HP 57).
   Slide the cartridge into the carriage at a slight angle, as shown in the illustration above. When the cartridge is fully inserted into the carriage, rock it upright.
4. Hold the hinged flap of the latch out while lowering the latch.
5. When the latch is fully lowered, release the hinged flap. It should catch under the tabs on the carriage, as shown in the illustration.
6. Close the cartridge access door.
7. The LCD display may indicate that the cartridges need to be aligned. Press Enter on the front panel. You may discard the alignment page that prints.

Remove cartridges

1. Turn on the unit, then open the print carriage access door. The print carriage moves to the center of the unit.
2. Press down lightly on the top of each ink cartridge latch and pull the lower section of the latch out to release the cartridge.
3. Pull the cartridge out of the print carriage and relatch the empty print carriage. The print carriage may move to the right automatically, and if the latch is up, it could be damaged.

Hi,

Here are some steps that can help you resolve the problem.

Close the cartridge access door securely, if cartridge access door is open even slightly, the print cartridge light will blink.
1. Open the cartridge access door, once carriage moves to the center of the printer.
2. Check inside the printer and make sure that there are no obstructions that are preventing the cartridge access door from closing , if there's any obstruction remove it.
3. Close the cartridge access door completely.
Do the Print Self Test
Press and hold the Cancel button, and then press the Start Copy Color button
Release both buttons at the same time
If the issue persists, Make sure that the cartridges are installed
1. Open the cartridge access door, once carriage moves to the center of the printer.
2. Wait until the carriage is idle and silent
3. Check the cartridge slots in the carriage to make sure that the cartridges are installed.
4. Try to reinstall it again.
5. Lightly press down on a cartridge to release it, and then pull the cartridge toward you out of its slot.
6. Check the nozzles on the cartridges to see if the protective tape is still attached
Note: Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles
7. Hold the cartridge by its sides
8. Slide the cartridge into its designated slot at a slightly upward angle.
9. Press the cartridge inward until it snaps into place
10.Close the cartridge access door
Do the Print Self Test
Press and hold the Cancel button, and then press the Start Copy Color button
Release both buttons at the same time
If still the problem persist contact HP for the service.


I hope this will be able to help you.

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Normally, the Cartridge ( or Carriage ) should come in center when you open the front access door.

If this does not happen, turn off the printer, Open the front access door and move the carriage manually to center to remove the cartridges, later power on the unit and you should be able to find the cartridges move to center for replacement.

When changing ink cartridge on this printer verufy first that the power is on. Once you lift the lid it will move the cartridges into view so you can access them.

Lift the door then unplug.
Slide your fingers under the cartridge carrier and check for paper debris or other obstructions. If none are found try sliding the cartridges out gently to the middle then replug and see if this resets it. If that doesn't cure the problem unplug again and move the cartridges to the opposite side of the bar as far as it will go then replug.
Now close the lid and wait for a self check. If nothing happens you may have a broken belt.

1. With the product turned on, open the print cartridge access door. The print carriage might try to move into the access area. If so, allow it to move to that position.
2. Without turning off the product, unplug the power cord from the back of the product. Unplug the power cord from the power source. The power cord must be unplugged to allow the parts to be moved by hand and to reset the paper feed mechanism, without the risk of an electrical shock.
3. Looking in through either the print cartridge access door or the output paper tray, you can unsnap carriage by pry back tabs or remove screws, depending on the model.
   
4. Make sure the print carriage is loose and can move freely. You can then remove the carriage.
   You may have to reach through the output paper tray to access the print carriage.
5. Close the print cartridge access door and plug the power cord back to the back of the product. Plug the power cord into the power source.
6. Press the On button to turn on the product.

your printer ink cartridge can not access (move to middle) when you open up the cover, you may try
1) try to open right side cover you move the cartridge by hand (power off) to middle position, then take out the cartridge and reinstall it then power on, the cartridge moving right, you may open up the cover again if the cartridge go back the middle position which means your printer works normal. still stop moving go next
2) check the cartridge initcial sensor at righe side, the cartridge moving to the end of right should be touch this sensor, find out it and check there is good touch (click) by the cartridge body. adjust the sensor position maybe needed.
3) cartridge is stucked sometime also check the cartridge moving rail hard moving, need to drop oil to lubricate.

Check Paper light flashes but there isn't a paper related problem The check paper light may also flash if there are other problems. Verify the following conditions:

• Verify that the print cartridge door is closed.
• The print carriage may be jammed, follow these steps to correct the problem:
  1. Open the print cartridge access door. If the print carriage can move, it should move to center. If the print carriage stays all the way left, unplug the power cord and then plug it back in. This will reset the unit and may allow the print carriage to move from the left.
  2. Disconnect the power cord from the all-in-one.
  3. Remove both print cartridges.
  4. Move the print carriage left and right slightly to verify that the print carriage will move freely. If the print carriage will not move freely, check for obstructions.
  5. Close the print cartridge access door.
  6. Plug the power cord back in.
  7. After the all-in-one initializes, the print cartridge light will flash. Open the access door and install the print cartridges.
  8. Close the print cartridge access door. If the problem returns, remove the print cartridges and wipe the electrical contacts before reinstalling them.
• Try to make a copy. If the all-in-one pulls in paper but cannot make a copy, there may be a problem with the scanner mechanism. Contact HP for assistance.