I changed my ink cartridges, but can't get it to print now. HELP!!

Changing a printer cartridge is not complex but improper handling of the parts may damage the printer and the cartridge. If the user notices that while printing the ink comes out dry or faded, it may be time to change the ink or the toner. The user will know if it is time to change the toner because instead of a sharp image, one will get a faded image. It is time to change the ink cartridge when the printing comes out spotty or colors are used to replace others —for instance, blue for black or yellow for red. Remember, faded images signal the need to change the toner; spotty printing signals the need to change the ink cartridge get more help for change cartridge .
Hope this helps you.

Calibrate your new blank ink cartridge, have some nozzle check, cleaning check, and printer alignment. This are procedure that new ink cartridge will have to calibrate before you use. Epson printer are very sensitive when capable of changing ink cartridge. Unlink HP directly work without any print test because the cartridge head and ink join together, Epson with ink cartridge and the head separate.
Have some test on it at Printer Maintenance.
I'm sure 100% works on it.
Good luck!

Perform the following procedure:
n Press the ink cartridge replacement button until the print head has moved to the change cartridge position
n Lift the lid that holds the cartridge (do NOT remove cartridge) and press down immediately. Then press the ink cartridge replacement button and allow the cartridge to charge the print head. Do NOT switch the printer off until the printer has finished charging.
Does this solve the problem?

Yes: Solved
No: Go to Checkpoint 2

2. If you have printed between 100 and 300 pages, and it is your first ink cartridge, or it has been installed for at least 6 months, replace the ink cartridge.
Does this solve the problem?

Yes: Solved
No: Go to Checkpoint 3

3. If you have printed more than 300 pages, and it is your first ink cartridge, or it has been installed for at least 6 months, replace the ink cartridge.
Does this solve the problem?

Yes: Solved
No: Further help required

If red light again you must download resetter software from internet to reset your printer.

Deskjet 5100 series

1. Click Start or , click All Programs , click Hewlett-Packard , and then click Printer Assistant .
2. Click Utilities .
3. Click View ink levels .
   • If a cartridge is low on ink, discontinue these steps, replace the cartridge, and then try printing again.
   • If the cartridges contain a sufficient amount of ink, continue to the next step.
4. Click Printer Maintenance .
5. Click Clean Cartridges .
6. Follow the on-screen instructions.

ISSUE: After installing a new HP Inkjet print cartridge, the ink level indicator remains at the previous level. SOLUTION: Continue to print and ignore the ink level indicator. The print cartridge is full of ink, it just is not being measured accurately.

did you remove the tape seal over the ink port of the new cartridge?
are you getting any error messages?
did you aline the printer in the printer tools?
just some things to check

You need to reset the ink level before the printer can print further, to do these please follow the following step:
1) Goto the Lexmark Solution Center application.
2) Press button Maintenance>Install a new print cartridge, follow the instruction on screen. U may then have your new full ink level. Note: u only can reset to full level, cannot customize the level by your own.
Then try again with printing alignment task.
Hope this help.

YBC (/\)

when you change all new cartridges (make sure all cartridge ok, and the cartridge pins connection ok) still red color lost, it is the trouble at print head ink chanel some of that is too dry for longer time less using , most CANON printer head is separated from the ink cartridge, two way you may try:
1) take out the ink cartridge, drop down a little the special cleaner (best clean tools buy from dealer), to the head ink chanel hole, then set back the ink cartridge and waiting minutes
2) try put the print head bottom surface touch a little cleaner or water 1-2 hrs, if you can take out the print head unit. still not fixed for some case that should change the print head unit.

Hello Garthplunket,
I will provide you a HP document where you will find the steps to change the ink catridges.  This document also have the detailed information like:
Print cartridge part numbers Replacing the ink cartridges Calibrating the print cartridges Calibrating the print cartridges using the Toolbox Checking the ink level


Here is the link:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=bpd09327&cc=us&dlc=en&lc=en&jumpid=reg_R1002_USEN

1. On your PC, go to Start, Programs (Windows XP: All Programs), Lexmark series.
2. Select the Solution Center.
3. When the Solution Center appears, click on the Maintenance button.
4. Select the option to Install a new print cartridge. The carrier should slide over at this point and allow you to insert and/or remove cartridges.
5. Make sure the correct cartridges are installed inside the printer first, then inform the software which cartridges have been installed. Note: This applies also to installation of a single cartridge.
6. Print the Print Alignment page to ensure the print quality is satisfactory.
7. Close the Solution Center.

hi,

as u have ran out of ink you cant print anymore... you have to replace a new ink cartridge.... this is because when u print something, the colors will get mixed to print the exact color.... even if u are printing only in black, some other colors wil get mixed to produce the black color on the paper... so u need to change the ink cartridge.... u cannot run with a blank filled ink cartridge.... and the selection of your printer is very good...

thanks and regards
agnel