Wont print display shows yellow nearly empty changed an refilled cartridge, also put black electrical tape on the outer facing area to block sensor still shows nearly empty

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Check you documentation to see if there is a reset option. go to www.fixyourownprinter.com for further advice

Posted on Sep 11, 2007

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