Printer prints blank paper or won't print from hp pavilion f1503 computer it says to check the ink cartridges not the ink level

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my printer is printing blank pages, and i just changed ink

Replace print cartridges, just in case. Unplug printer usb, reinstall software from disk and pplug printer only after reinstalling, this should fix it.

Solution one: Check the ink levels To allow for full use of the cartridges, some printers continue to print even after the cartridges are completely out of ink. Follow these steps to check the ink levels in the Toolbox . The Toolbox is part of the standard printer software. Depending on the version of Toolbox on your computer, the appearance of the Toolbox features might vary.
NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only. When an indicator shows low ink levels, consider having a replacement cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. Print quality deteriorates as cartridges run out of ink.

1. Click Start ( ), click All Programs , click the HP folder, and then click the icon for your HP printer ( ). The printer software opens.
2. In the printer software, double-click Estimated Ink Levels . The Toolbox opens.
3. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab to display the estimated ink level of each cartridge. Figure 1: Estimated ink level indicator Image: Estimated ink level indicator.
4. If the ink level indicators show that a cartridge is low or empty, replace the cartridge.
5. Try printing again.

• If these steps resolved the issue , you do not need to continue troubleshooting.
• If the issue persists , continue to the next solution.

Solution two: Reset the printer Resetting the printer might clear the issues and allow the printer to function correctly again.

1. Press the Power button ( ) to turn off the printer.
   NOTE: Pressing the Power button might not turn off the printer. This might happen if the printer is in an error state. Continue with these steps regardless.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer. Figure 2: Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer Image: Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
3. Disconnect the USB cable from the rear of the printer. Figure 3: Disconnect the USB cable from the rear of the printer Image: Disconnect the USB cable from the rear of the printer.
4. Wait 30 seconds.
5. Reconnect the USB cable to the printer. Figure 4: Reconnect the USB cable to the printer Image: Reconnect the USB cable to the printer.
6. Reconnect the power cord to the printer. Figure 5: Reconnect the power cord to the printer Image: Reconnect the power cord to the printer.
7. Press the Power button ( ) to turn on the printer.
8. Try printing again.

• If these steps resolved the issue , you do not need to continue troubleshooting.
• If the issue persists , continue to the next solution.

Solution three: Restart the computer Restarting your computer might resolve the issue.

1. Save the latest changes to your files, and then close all your open programs.
2. Click Start , and then click Shut Down . A dialog box opens.
3. Select Restart . Most computers turn off, and then turn on again automatically.
   NOTE: If a dialog box opens with a message that it is now ok to turn off the computer, press the power button on the computer to turn it off. Then press the power button again to turn it on. After a few minutes, the computer is ready to print again.
4. Reopen the file that you want to print, and then try printing again.

• If these steps resolved the issue , you do not need to continue troubleshooting.
• If the issue persists , continue to the next solution.

Solution four: Check for blank pages in the print preview If the printer prints all pages correctly, but it adds blank pages to the printout, check for blank pages in the print preview.

1. In most programs, click File , and then click Print Preview . If the program you are using does not have this option, consult the program manufacturer.
2. Review the print preview for blank pages.

• If the print preview reveals blank pages, delete the blank pages in the document, and then try printing again.
• If the preview contains no blank pages, continue with the next solution.

Solution five: Check the USB cable If the printer connects with a USB cable, a faulty connection might cause the issue. Follow these instructions to check the USB cable.

1. Make sure that the USB cable inserts all the way into its port on the rear of the printer. Use some pressure to push it in all the way. Figure 6: Insert a USB cable into the rear of the printer Image: Insert a USB cable into the rear of the printer.
2. Make sure that the USB cable inserts all the way into its port on the computer. Use some pressure to push it in all the way.
3. If the issue persists, try replacing the USB cable with a known good cable.

• If these steps resolved the issue , you do not need to continue troubleshooting.
• If the issue persists , continue to the next solution.

Solution six: Check the printer settings on the computer Issues with the printer settings on the computer might cause the printer to print blank pages. Follow these steps to check the printer settings on the computer. Step one: Check the default paper settings Make sure that the default paper size matches the width and length of the paper loaded in the tray. If the paper loaded in the tray is different from the paper size setting, the printer might print blank pages. For instance, the issue might occur if legal size paper (215 x 355 mm (8.5 x 14 in)) is in the tray, and the paper size setting is letter (215 x 279 mm (8.5 x 11 in)). Follow these steps to check the default paper settings.

1. Click Start ( ).
2. Click Printers and Faxes . The Printers and Faxes folder opens.
3. Right-click the icon for your printer ( ), and then click Printing Preferences . The Printing Preferences window opens.
4. Click the Paper/Quality tab, and then compare the settings in the Paper Size drop-down menu with the paper in the tray. If the size of the paper in the tray is not the same as the setting in the Paper Size drop-down menu, change the setting:
   1. Click the Paper Size drop-down list, and then select the size of the paper that is in the tray.
   2. Click Apply to save the settings, and then click OK to close the Printing Preferences window.

Step two: Print a test page Follow these steps in the order presented to print a test page. A test page might help determine if the printer installation caused the problem.

1. Click Start ( ).
2. Click Printers and Faxes . The Printers and Faxes folder opens.
3. Right-click the printer icon ( ), and then click Properties . The Properties window opens.
4. In the General tab, click Print Test Page . The printer prints the Windows XP Printer Test Page. Figure 7: Example of Windows XP Printer Test Page Image: Example of Windows XP Printer Test Page.

• If the Windows XP Printer Test Page prints successfully, you do not need to continue troubleshooting.
• If the page is blank, continue to the next solution.

Solution seven: Print from an alternate program Follow these steps to try printing from an alternate program, such as Microsoft Notepad or WordPad, to determine if the current program is causing the issue.

1. Browse to the location of your saved document, right-click the file, and then click Open With . A window opens with a list of programs.
2. Select a program other than the program you are currently using to print the document.
3. Open the file in the program, and then check the contents.
   NOTE: Most files open in plain text applications, such as Notepad or WordPad, even if the contents include unusual symbols or text that does not make sense.
4. Try to print the file:
   1. Click File , and then click Print . The Print window opens.
   2. Select your HP printer from the Select Printer drop-down menu, and then click OK .
   If successful, the printer prints exactly what displays in the program window.
   • If the document prints successfully in the alternate program, you do not need to continue troubleshooting. The issue is likely specific to the program you are trying to print from. Consult the program manufacturer for assistance.
   • If the document still prints blank pages in the alternate program, continue to the next solution.
   • here are a couple things you can try hope this helps you
     

The draw back of inkjet technology printers are, if it is not using quite long period of time,cartridge nozzles will dry up, result printer will act just like a printing some thing but nothing will come on paper(blank page) even ink levels are showing full.
Try to recover the both cartridges through 'clean print cartridge' process from the system,if not better consult cartridge re-filler to clean the nozzles..Replace new cartridges if above said methods are not worked out.

Checking the ink levels A message will appear on the front panel display when the ink level for the print cartridge is low. The ink levels can also be checked through the HP Director on the computer.Checking the ink levels on a Windows computer

1. From the HP Director , click Settings , Print Settings , and then click Printer Toolbox .
2. Click the Estimated Ink Levels tab. The estimated ink levels appear for the print cartridges.

Checking the ink levels on a Macintosh computer

1. From the HP Director , click Settings , then click Maintain Printer .
2. If the Select Printer dialog box opens, select the HP PSC, and then click Utilities .
3. From the list, select Ink Level . The estimated ink levels appear for the print cartridges.

Any error messages on the printer digital screen or the desktop? I take it the "The ink is fine" means that there is ink in the cartridges!

Try a test print via the Control Panel> Printers and Faxes> properties > Print test page.

Use the software that was installed when you installed your printer to clean your print heads.

Either:
* empty ink cartridges
* clogged ink-jets, such that no ink can be sprayed onto the paper

Use the HP software to check the ink-levels in the cartridges.

Run a few "print-head-cleaning" cycles. If still no output, then replace the ink-cartridge(s).

Using HP Director, you should be able to check estimated ink levels by selecting Settings -> Print Settings -> Printer Toolbox and then clicking on the Estimated Ink Levels tab.

If the ink levels appear to be sufficient, on the printer control panel press Setup, 1, 4. This will generate a self-test report. If there is streaking of any of the 4 bars at the bottom of the page, the affected cartridge may need to be cleaned. If any of the bars are missing, the cartridge needs to be replaced.

To clean the cartridges, press Setup, 5, 1. This will print a page of patterns.

Normally when you install the print software you install HP Director or solution centre software that has a estimated ink staus monitor..from user manual

Check the estimated ink levels You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you might need to replace a print cartridge. The ink supply level shows an estimate of the amount of ink remaining in the print cartridges. Tip You can also print a self-test report to see if your print cartridges might need to be replaced. For more information, see Print a self-test report. To check the ink levels from the HP Director (Windows) 1. In the HP Director (or HP Solution Center), click Settings, point to Print Settings, and then click Printer Toolbox. Note You can also open the Printer Toolbox from the Print Properties dialog box. In the Print Properties dialog box, click the Services tab, and then click Service this device. 2. Click the Estimated Ink Level tab. The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear. To check the ink levels from the HP Image Zone software (Mac) 1. In the HP Director (OS 9) or HP Image Zone (OS X), choose Settings, and then choose Maintain Printer. 2. If the Select Printer dialog box appears, select your HP All-in-One, and then click Utilities. 3. From the pop-up menu, choose Ink Level. The estimated ink levels for the print cartridges appear.

Print a self-test report If you are experiencing problems with printing, print a self-test report before you replace the print cartridges. This report provides useful information on several aspects of your device, including your print cartridges.
Load letter, A4, or legal unused plain white paper into the paper tray.

Press and hold the Cancel / Resume button and then press the Start Copy Color button
The HP All-in-One prints a self-test report, which might indicate the source of the printing problem.