I have a HP Photosmart C3140 printer. The problem
I had a similar problem with a HP printer some years ago. What I did was to shut the power off, open the cover and, using a clean, wet rag, wipe the steel rod that the ink cartridge slides along. It get sticky with ink residue and paper dust. Wipe all sides and dry it with another clean rag. (I think I used paper towels). Then slide the ink cartridge holder over to the other side and clean the other half of the rod.
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