HP Photosmart C4140 error message won't go away Remove and check color cartridge. I have done this and unplugged, checked both color and black cartridges...won't go away.

If you want remove errors, you can simply check the Input Sign on the Cartridge to fix it insie the Photosmart Printer.

Then you can use your Photosmart 2610 printer.

I suggest you run the 'Tap 10' diagnostic test pattern for your HP PS 2600 series printer model...this will display the electrical health of the ink cartridges and confirm that your printer is operational (I am guessing one of the ink cartridge control lines is open).
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HP B8550 has no numeric keyboard, so those solutions won't help.

that is because ur head of ur printing cartridge is damaged.

remove ur cartridges black as well as color
n install only black cartridge n check d blinking of lights on ur printer if it doesn't blinks it's mean ur black cartridge is OK but ur blinking of light on ur printer is same it's mean ur head of black cartridge is damaged
after this process remove the black one cartridge and install the color one cartridge n check d blinking of lights on ur printer if it doesn't blinks it's mean ur color cartridge is OK but ur blinking of light on ur printer is same it's mean ur head of color cartridge is damaged
now take a dry cotton cloth n gently clean ur cartridges head install both cartridges on ur printer n check ur blinking light on ur printer that will work only if u r too lucky other wise u have to purchase a one cartridge.

It's circuits may have failed. Try replacing the cartridge.

Hello sir; Try this way, turn on the printer, open the cover, UNPLUG the power cord, removed all cartridge and re-insert again, turn the power switch in off position, then plug in power cord, turn on the machine.

I have an HP Photsmart C4100 printer. I purchased remanufactured ink cartridges (both black and tri-colored) from Vivasmart. The black one works fine, but when I installed the tri-color, I got an error message that says "Print cartridge problem" The following print cartridge has a problem:
Tri-color. And I can't print. The screen on my printer says "Remove and check color cartridge." I have done this several times and it still won't print. I have turned off the power, removed the cartridges, and unplugged the unit, but it still didn't help. Any suggestions?

1. While the unit is on, remove the power cord from the rear of the unit AND the wall outlet.
2. After one minute, reconnect the power cord to the wall outlet and the unit.
3. If the unit does not turn on, press the On button.

Check if the error goes away ...

The following error message appears on the color graphics display after you insert a cartridge: Remove and Check Print Cartridges . The printer will not print. The message does not specify which cartridge has caused the error. Solution This error message indicates that the printer cannot determine which cartridge is causing the error. Follow the steps below to solve the problem.

1. Remove the color cartridge from the left stall (which has a blue latch) and refasten the latch. Leave the other cartridge in place.
2. Close the printer, wait 10 to 15 seconds, then look at the LCD display.
   • If the LCD display reads Insert Color Cartridge in Left Stall , the color cartridge may be causing the problem. Follow the steps below:
     1. Clean the color cartridge contacts.
     2. Reinsert the color cartridge into the carriage and close the blue latch.
     3. Close the printer and wait 10 to 15 seconds.
     4. If the LCD display reads Remove and Check Print Cartridges , replace the color cartridge.
   OR
   
   • If the LCD display reads Remove and Check Print Cartridges , follow the steps below:
     1. Reinsert the color cartridge.
     2. Remove the black or photo cartridge, depending on which one is installed in the right stall. The right stall has the gray latch. Be sure to refasten the latch on the empty stall.
     3. Clean the black or photo cartridge contacts.
     4. Reinsert the black or photo cartridge.
     5. Close the printer and wait 10 to 15 seconds.
     6. If the LCD display reads Remove and Check Print Cartridges , replace the black or photo cartridge.

1. Remove and then reinsert the cartridge indicated in the error message.
2. If the error is still displayed, clean the contacts.

1. If the error message is Error. Remove and Check Black or Photo Cartridge , the following steps may help:

1. Remove both cartridges, lower the latches, and close the printer access door.
2. Turn off the unit by pressing the On button on the front panel. Wait for the printer to completely shut down.
3. Turn the printer back on by pressing the On button.
4. When the message display reads Insert Print Cartridges , open the access door and replace the cartridges.

1. If neither of the steps above fixed the problem, either the cartridge or the printer is faulty

the problem is the little poorly designed metal thing that is holding up the ink cartridge get's stuck between the cartridge and the printed circuit and it brakes the circuit.must have been some **** drawering on a napkin that came up with that one.wasted a nice unit for that two cent piece of metal.