reinsert it. —OR— Cartridge is not installed correctly. please remove and
reinsert it.
The specified print cartridge is not installed properly. Remove the print cartridge and
reinstall it. For more information, see Inserting print cartridges.
Error message: Color Cartridge is missing. —OR— Photo Cartridge is missing.
—OR— Cartridge is missing. Please install and snap cartridge in completely.
The specified print cartridge is not installed. Install the print cartridge using the
instructions in Inserting print cartridges.
Error message: Color Cartridge is low on ink. —OR— Photo Cartridge is low on
ink. —OR— Cartridge is low on ink. You may need to replace it soon, or remove
it to print using ink-backup printing mode.
The specified print cartridge is low on ink. Replace the print cartridge. For more
information, see Inserting print cartridges.
Error message: One or more cartridges have failed.
One or more of the print cartridges have failed. Replace the failed cartridges with new
HP print cartridges. For more information, see Inserting print cartridges.
Error message: One or more cartridges are not compatible.
One or more of the print cartridges are not HP print cartridges. Replace the non
HP print cartridges with supported HP print cartridges. For more information, see
Inserting print cartridges.
Error message: One or more cartridges are not installed correctly.
One or more of the print cartridges are not installed correctly. Remove the print
cartridges that are not installed correctly and then reinstall them following the
procedures in Inserting print cartridges.
Error message: One or more cartridges are low on ink.
One or more of the print cartridges have low ink levels. Replace the print cartridges
that have low ink levels with new HP factory-filled print cartridges. For more
information, see Inserting print cartridges.
Error message: Cartridge service station is stuck.
There is an obstruction blocking the path of the cartridge service station. The print
cartridge service station is located beneath the print cartridge cradle when the printer
is in an inactive state. Follow these steps to clear the obstruction:
1. Lift the top cover to access the print cartridges.
2. Clear any obstruction blocking the path of the cartridge service station.
3. Close the top cover.
4. Press the OK button to continue.
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