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Posted on Mar 26, 2009

Refer to printer documentation error message

I replaced the black ink cartridge (74XL) on the HP Photosmart C5280. This is the 4th cartridge I have tried. Followed replacing ink cartridge directions in the manual. All tapes removed from cartridge, but getting "Refer to printer documentation" error on the printer screen. Printer will not get out of this screen. I have never had this problem before.

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  • robbyc Apr 01, 2009

    Got exactly the same problem



    Been through tech support online with hp, but no conclusion, and no solution

  • Anonymous Apr 27, 2009

    I have the same problem, I bought a new cartridge (B), thinking the old one was empty but it has not fixed the problem.

  • MolequeDaRua Apr 29, 2009

    exactly the same problem with exactly the same symptom

  • Anonymous May 09, 2009

    Same problem Print Cartridges refer to printer documentation



  • cybervbravo May 09, 2009

    I bought a new HP75 tri-color for my Hp c5280 but it does not work. "Refer to printer documentation" The cartridge is new how can I solve this problem.


  • Anonymous May 24, 2009

    Same here....There goes my English project.....

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