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False Toner message

I have a major problem with my 4600dn. After installing a toner cartridge it goes from full to empty in the toner supplies window in a matter of a few short weeks, even though they are hardly used. I then have to bypass the empty message in the diagnostics mode, but when I have two or more "empty cartridges" I cannot bypass at all and, thus, cannot print.

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First thing u need to use a original hp supplies. a smart chip in the toner will detect the toner level. if u r using the original toner cartridge . then probem with the toner level detecting pcb

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Are you using genuine HP toners? If not HP puts a chip on there cartridges that tells the machine it is a new cartridge. Some generic toners do not replace this chip therefor giving you this false message.

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