Ink empty yellow error message even after ink has been replaced

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Ink empty yellow error message even after ink has been replaced

I have a an error message flashing on the printer "Ink Empty Yellow". This cartridge appears to be 3/4 full and probably placed. Replacing the cartridge did not change the error message. Also, all other buttons including the power button are not working. Any solutions out there?

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Try unplugging the printer, waiting a few minutes and replugging it back in.

Posted on May 29, 2010

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Unplug your printer from the computer and then the power supply. Remove the inks from the printer. Plug the printer back into the computer first then connect the power supply. Install the inks "very slowly" one by one and then check the levels, they should now read full. Thank you, Dana

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SOURCE: says the yellow ink needs replacing,have a new ink cartridge in

pulled plug, removed yellow cartridge, cleaned point where yellow ink goes in, put plug back in and it worked.........Thanks

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