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HP is a company that makes printers (and all kinds of gear) that sets a standard. It\u2019s a high standard, and you don\u2019t tend to get through an experience with an HP printer without being impressed at some level. But one thing that catches a few people off guard is the often-frustrating experience of having to deal with a \u2018cartridge error\u2019.<\/span>
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These <\/span>HP printer <\/span>error<\/span> codes\u200b<\/span> tend to come up and cause trouble when you\u2019ve been \u2018caught out\u2019 by your HP printer trying to use a refilled or third-party cartridge. If you\u2019ve had an error message come up on your HP printer, and you\u2019ve already tried turning it off and on again, trust us when we say that it isn\u2019t time to panic just yet. There are still a few things you can do!<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are a few tips on <\/span>how to bypass an HP printer cartridge error<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n

Check your work!<\/b><\/h2>\n

First things first, you want to check that it\u2019s actually a good idea to go overriding the error message you received on your HP printer. Some cartridge errors are actually happening for a good reason! HP prefers that everyone using their products use brand new, brand name printer cartridges. Built into their printers is an HP cartridge protection setting that you might find yourself having to override. So before changing any settings, try to open the access door and reseat the cartridges, then close the door firmly to clear simple HP printer errors.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve had a go at refilling your cartridges yourself, there is a chance that some ink has caused a problem for one of the sensors in your printer’s housing. The print head could be clogged. Or it could just be that the cartridge isn\u2019t fitted right. Get in there and check that everything is where it should be, and you might save yourself a serious headache down the track.<\/span><\/p>\n

Overriding HP cartridge protection<\/b><\/h2>\n

Now, if it is a compatible third-party cartridge that you\u2019re trying to get working, you can absolutely make that happen. You can access your printer settings via the menu on some HP printers, and toggle off the cartridge protection from there. But if you\u2019re handling this remotely via your computer your HP printer will likely prompt you with a message that says that it has detected that the cartridge you\u2019re trying to use is counterfeit. This prompt is a common source of HP printer error codes, so stay calm and follow the on-screen steps carefully.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve bought third-party intentionally, you know that isn\u2019t the case. Your HP printer will ask you if the cartridge you\u2019ve installed was sold to you as a purportedly HP brand cartridge. It\u2019s important that you don\u2019t click yes here, because then the printer will refuse the cartridge to protect itself. <\/span>Select the option that confirms you installed a compatible third-party cartridge.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you acknowledge that the <\/span>HP ink cartridge<\/span><\/a> is third-party, and that you knew that when you installed it, your HP printer should let you go ahead with it. HP cannot program their printers to refuse to make use of third-party cartridges, but they can in cases where it looks like the user didn\u2019t know that they\u2019ve been sold a counterfeit HP cartridge. <\/span>After this, most <\/span>HP printer errors<\/span> clear automatically, allowing you to print as normal.<\/span><\/p>\n

Resetting your HP printer<\/b><\/h2>\n

You might have been through this process and made the easy misstep of clicking yes when asked if you mistakenly thought your cartridge was genuine. You can still fix the problem by resetting your printer. <\/span>A reset is often the quickest path when dealing with persistent <\/span>HP printer error codes<\/span> that do not clear after reseating cartridges. <\/span>And rest assured, resetting an HP printer works much the same way as any other brand.<\/span><\/p>\n

A factory reset on most HP printers involves turning the printer off and disconnecting the power cable. Once you\u2019ve given it about 30 seconds, you can then reconnect your printer to the power and turn it on while holding the resume button. After ten seconds or so of holding the resume button, the attention light should come on, telling you that the printer is restoring factory settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

From there, you\u2019ll be able to restart the process of overriding the HP cartridge protection on your HP printer and use your refilled cartridge or third-party printer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shop for cheap ink and toner cartridges with TonerCity<\/b><\/h2>\n

Buying compatible third-party cartridges is a savvy way to go about spending a little less money on the consumables. But it\u2019s not the only way! You can save money on brand name ink and toner cartridges by shopping here online with TonerCity!<\/span><\/p>\n

We run our business completely online, meaning that we aren\u2019t carrying the cost of a brick and mortar store. We can keep otherwise expensive ink and toner cartridges from manufacturers like HP affordable by passing on these savings directly to our customers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shop <\/span>HP printer cartridges<\/span><\/a> online with <\/span>TonerCity<\/span><\/a> today! Or for questions and enquiries, give us a call at 1300 330 242.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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