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Question posted by mmckeer128 on April 24th, 2013

Replaced Black Cartridge 301 With 301xl Now Get Message Black Cartridge Problem

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Answer #1: Posted by tintinb on April 24th, 2013 10:27 AM

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Reinstall the black ink cartridge by following the instructions provided in the manual. The installation may not be fixed or not properly in contact with the electronic pins of your cartridges. This problem may also be related to a compatibility issue.

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Reference Guide - Page 1

Printed in [French] Printed in [Spanish] Printed in [English] EN ES FR HP DESKJET 3050A ALL-IN-ONE J611 SERIES Start by following the setup instructions in the setup poster. Black Cartridge 61 Tri-color Cartridge 61 www.hp.com/support English *CR231-90014* *CR231-90014* CR231-90014 © 2010 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.

Reference Guide - Page 4

...The Declaration of Conformity for printing, and in printhead servicing, which prepares the device and cartridges for this product is available at the following web address: www.hp.eu/...to open and then select ReadMe in your device. Windows Find electronic Help After software installation, click Start > All Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > Help. Install electronic Help To...

User Guide - Page 3

... scan success...26 7 Work with cartridges Check the estimated ink levels...27 Order ink supplies...27 Replace the cartridges...28 Use single-cartridge mode...30 Cartridge warranty information...30 8 Connectivity Wi-Fi...networked printer...33 Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers)...33 9 Solve a problem Improve print quality...35 Clear a paper jam...36 Unable to a computer...24...

User Guide - Page 5

Learn how to use your HP All-in-One • Printer parts • Load media • Replace the cartridges • Clear a paper jam How Do I ? 1 How Do I ? 3

User Guide - Page 7

2 Get to know the HP All-in-One • Printer parts • Control panel features • Wireless Settings • Status Lights • Auto Power-Off Printer parts 1 Input tray 2 Paper-width guide for the input tray 3 Control panel 4 Cartridge door 5 Output tray 6 Output tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 7 Cartridges Get to know the HP All-in-One 5

User Guide - Page 13

... the Media drop-down list and select the appropriate paper size from the printer display menu. Tips for print success To successfully print, the HP cartridges should be functioning properly with sufficient ink, the paper should be printed on envelopes. Press the selection buttons to print Office Forms, Paper Types, and...

User Guide - Page 14

... more information, see Replace the cartridges. • Check the estimated ink levels in the print driver only apply to printing, they do not see the home screen, press the Back button until you can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series Notes •...

User Guide - Page 15

...button that opens the Properties dialog box. Depending on photo paper. From the Pages to print a black and white document using the maximum dpi 13 To print in Grayscale drop-down list on the Paper/... maximum dpi mode. In the Printer Features area, select Yes from the Media drop-down menu select Black Ink Only, then click the OK button. From the Print in Maximum dpi mode 1. Click OK ...

User Guide - Page 19

All papers with crisp, vivid color, bolder blacks, and dry faster than ordinary plain papers. glossy or soft gloss (satin matte). ... 8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch) (with any inkjet printer. Look for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. Paper basics 17 HP Advanced Photo Paper • This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling...

User Guide - Page 20

... the tray extender. 18 Paper basics It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. It is a high-quality multifunction paper. HP Photo Value Pack • HP Photo Value Packs conveniently package original HP cartridges and HP Advanced Photo Paper to use and handle and dries quickly without smudging. HP...

User Guide - Page 29

...avoid possible printing delays. NOTE: 1 If you have to replace the cartridges until you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement cartridge available to open the Printer Software. When you can also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series 2. In addition, some residual ink is left...

User Guide - Page 30

... also access the Printer Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series 2. If prompted, choose your country/region, follow the prompts to select your country/region, you easily produce great results, time after time. Open cartridge door. 28 Work with HP printers to open the Printer Software...

User Guide - Page 31

Insert new cartridge. b. Remove plastic tape using pink pull tab. b. Remove cartridge from slot. 4. Slide cartridge into place. Wait for print carriage to move to release cartridge, then remove it clicks into slot until it from packaging. a. Replace the cartridges 29 Press down to center of the product. c.

User Guide - Page 32

... All-in-One to operate the HP All-in its designated HP printing device. When plastic tape covers the print cartridge contacts, the product cannot detect that the print cartridge is displayed and two print cartridges are installed in single-cartridge mode, a message is covered as long as indicated: For a copy of the HP Limited Warranty...

User Guide - Page 37

... Software by clicking Start > Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series > HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series c. Review the blue, magenta, yellow, and black boxes on the Device Services tab. In the Printer Software, click Printer Actions and then click Set Preferences to access the Printer Toolbox. If the print cartridges are not low on the right front...

User Guide - Page 38

... input tray, pull the paper gently out of the color and black boxes. Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray. Click Clean Ink Cartridges on the Device Services tab. If the above solutions do not resolve the problem, click here for more online troubleshooting. Chapter 9 6. c. If this does not...

User Guide - Page 40

...your operating system, do not resolve the problem, click here for more online troubleshooting. Make... and that the product is paper in a black or green circle next to Pause Printing or ...product or right-click the icon for error messages and resolve. 2. If the wrong product...8226; Windows 7: From the Windows Start menu, click Devices and Printers. • Windows Vista: From the Windows ...

User Guide - Page 42

... minutes. Click here to go online for more information. This could result in the product as soon as possible. If this does not solve your problem is still not resolved, Replace the cartridges. Printer failure Resolve printer failure. ▲ If you have already turned the printer off and then on . 2. If your...

User Guide - Page 43

... or lint-free cloth. The electrical contacts are four small rectangles of the product, locate the contacts in the error message. 4. On the inside of copper or gold-colored metal on the ink cartridge. 7. Ink cartridge problem 41 Reinstall the ink cartridge. Wait for the print carriage to move to the center of the ink...

User Guide - Page 45

... Go to provide the following information: • Product name (HP Deskjet 3050A J611 series) • Model number (located inside the cartridge door) • Serial number (located on the back or bottom of...and call the support phone number for the HP All-in front of the product) • Messages that appear when the situation occurs • Answers to these questions: ◦ Has this ...