Carriage error error 1203 short curcuit detected on printer head. i followed the instructions to correct but they didn't work. (removed and reinstall power line, remove and install print carriages)

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Anonymous Nov 28, 2007

I have an error messgae 1203 on my Dell All in One Printer
Anonymous Nov 30, 2007

Same issue - Cartridge Error 1203 on my Dell "Photo 924". This happened right out of the box with new cartridges from the factory. Unfortunately, I can't hardly send the printer back since it sat in a box in my basement for 18 months because I didn't need the printer (it came with a lap top deal).

The printer has never worked.
Anonymous Feb 06, 2008

i recieved the error 1203 for the photo 926 printer, followed the steps of checking the connection and plugs, replugged them, and took the ink cartridges out and put them back in. restarted the printer, and yet still not working

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Solution to get rid of error 1203 on printer 926 is

Disconnect and Reconnect the Printer Power Supply

Unplug the power cord from the wall socket.
Disconnect the power supply from the back of the printer.
Wait 15 seconds.

Reconnect the power supply to the back of the printer.
Plug the power cord back into the wall socket.

Try a Known-Good Ink Cartridge in the Printer Replace each affected cartridge in the printer with a known-good cartridge and check to see if the problem is resolved.

This error comes up because the copper contact of the cartridge is not able to communicate with sensor of the printer.

Abhishek

Posted on Dec 20, 2007

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Thank u so much it fixed it in no time

Posted on Jul 17, 2008

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I had the same prob and it has stufed me up

Posted on Jul 17, 2008

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Meet a service technician closest to you,as the guy to replace your printer print head as i nblieve your printer print head is bad.if it works please rate this solution. eyo7 [email protected]

Posted on Mar 30, 2007

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