Older Cartridge' Message Displays

Means that your cartridge is still functional but of older date. HP warns because the age of cartridge may negatively impact print quality. It is just annoyance, you should print without any problems. Regards, Mike

Hi,
During cartridge alignment, the error message 'Print cartridge alignment failed' displays on the printer control panel....
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Alignment Page Does Not Print

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HP Printer Support

Solution
Complete the steps below in the order presented to resolve the problem. It might not be necessary to complete all of the steps.NOTE:The printer will not operate unless all six ink cartridges are installed Step one: Reset the printer Do NOT perform any other type of reset on the printer before the ink initialization process has been completed.Without turning the power off, remove the power cord from the back of the printer and from the wall socket.Wait 30 seconds and reconnect the power cord to the printer and to the wall socket. Turn the unit on if it is not already turned on.Check the printer for the error message. If the error message still displays, go to the next step.Step two: Clean the cartridge contacts Lift the top cover. Figure 1: Lifting the top cover Locate the ink cartridge indicated in the error message. Squeeze the gray tab below the cartridge slot to release the latch and then lift the latch.Figure 2: Unlatching the cartridge 1 Black cartridge 2 - Color cartridges Remove the cartridge indicated in the error message.Figure 3: Removing the cartridge Gather the following cleaning materials:Distilled, filtered, or bottled water. Do not use tap water, alcohol, or platen cleaners.Lint-free cloth or swab. Eyeglass wipes and coffee filters work well.Lightly moisten the swab or cloth and squeeze out the excess moisture.Holding the cartridge by its handle, wipe the copper contacts.Figure 4: Wiping the contacts 1 - Copper contacts Replace the cartridge and then close the latch and the printer top cover.Check the printer for the error message. If the error message still displays, go to the next step.he printer may take up to 15 seconds to clear the error and recognize the cartridge after closing the cover.Step three: Replace the cartridge If the error message still displays, replace the indicated cartridge with a new cartridge.

Change the toner cartridge , i have many units phaser3200 and this is one of the problem , but only if the toner cartridge is very old and many time refilled , if not , change the Laser unit .

1. Remove a misfed document if the copier displays a message reading "Document Jam." Lift up the document feeder cover and turn the roller to remove an Exit Misfed document. Lower the document feeder back into place and feed the document through again. If the document is jammed on the Input side, open the cover and gently pull the misfed document to the right and out of the feeder.
   
2. Pull out the paper tray and lift the tray to release it from the copier if the copier displays a message reading "Paper Jam O." Remove the jammed document, and open and close the side panel of the copier to clear the error message.
   
3. Unplug the power cord and plug it back in again if the copier displays a message reading "Fuser Error, Open Heat Error, Heating Error and Overheat." If the problem persists, call for a service.
   
4. Remove the toner cartridge and shake it from side to side if the copier displays a message reading "No Developer Cartridge." If this does not do the trick, you may need to replace the cartridge. Pull the release latch to open the side cover, and open the front cover. Twist the cartridge locking-lever upwards and remove the toner cartridge. Insert the new cartridge and lock the lever into place. Shut the front cover and the side cover.
   
5. Power off the unit and power it on again if the copier displays a message reading "LSU Error." A problem has occurred with the Laser Scanning Unit. If the problem persists, call for a service.
   

Shut down your printer by pressing Simultaneously Cancel + OK + Black + Color.
Complete the steps below in the order presented to resolve the problem. It might not be necessary to complete all of the steps.
NOTE: The printer will not operate unless all six ink cartridges are installed. Also, HP cannot guarantee the quality of refilled or re manufactured ink cartridges. Step one: Reset the printer CAUTION: Do NOT perform any other type of reset on the printer before the ink initialization process has been completed.

1. Without turning the power off, remove the power cord from the back of the printer and from the wall socket.
2. Wait 30 seconds and reconnect the power cord to the printer and to the wall socket. Turn the unit on if it is not already turned on.
3. Check the printer for the error message. If the error message still displays, go to the next step.

Step two: Clean the cartridge contacts

1. Lift the top cover. Figure 1: Lifting the top cover
2. Locate the ink cartridge indicated in the error message. Squeeze the gray tab below the cartridge slot to release the latch and then lift the latch. Figure 2: Unlatching the cartridge 1 - Black cartridge 2 - Color cartridges
3. Remove the cartridge indicated in the error message. Figure 3: Removing the cartridge
4. Gather the following cleaning materials:
   • Distilled, filtered, or bottled water. Do not use tap water, alcohol, or platen cleaners.
   • Lint-free cloth or swab. Eyeglass wipes and coffee filters work well.
5. Lightly moisten the swab or cloth and squeeze out the excess moisture.
6. Holding the cartridge by its handle, wipe the copper contacts. Figure 4: Wiping the contacts (1) - Copper contacts
7. Replace the cartridge and then close the latch and the printer top cover.
8. Check the printer for the error message. If the error message still displays, go to the next step.
   NOTE: The printer may take up to 15 seconds to clear the error and recognize the cartridge after closing the cover.

Step three: Replace the cartridge If the error message still displays, replace the indicated cartridge with a new cartridge

Step one: Reset the printer
CAUTION: Do NOT perform any other type of reset on the printer before the ink initialization process has been completed.

1. Without turning the power off, remove the power cord from the back of the printer and from the wall socket.
2. Wait 30 seconds and reconnect the power cord to the printer and to the wall socket. Turn the unit on if it is not already turned on.
3. Check the printer for the error message. If the error message still displays, go to the next step.

Step two: Clean the cartridge contacts

1. Lift the top cover. Figure 1: Lifting the top cover
2. Locate the ink cartridge indicated in the error message. Squeeze the gray tab below the cartridge slot to release the latch and then lift the latch. Figure 2: Unlatching the cartridge 1 - Black cartridge 2 - Color cartridges
3. Remove the cartridge indicated in the error message. Figure 3: Removing the cartridge
4. Gather the following cleaning materials:
   • Distilled, filtered, or bottled water. Do not use tap water, alcohol, or platen cleaners.
   • Lint-free cloth or swab. Eyeglass wipes and coffee filters work well.
5. Lightly moisten the swab or cloth and squeeze out the excess moisture.
6. Holding the cartridge by its handle, wipe the copper contacts. Figure 4: Wiping the contacts 1 - Copper contacts
7. Replace the cartridge and then close the latch and the printer top cover.
8. Check the printer for the error message. If the error message still displays, go to the next step.
   NOTE: The printer may take up to 15 seconds to clear the error and recognize the cartridge after closing the cover.

Step three: Replace the cartridgeIf the error message still displays, replace the indicated cartridge with a new cartridge

Complete the steps below in the order presented to resolve the problem. It might not be necessary to complete all of the steps.
NOTE: The printer will not operate unless all six ink cartridges are installed. Also, HP cannot guarantee the quality of refilled or remanufactured ink cartridges. Step one: Reset the printer CAUTION: Do NOT perform any other type of reset on the printer before the ink initialization process has been completed.

1. Without turning the power off, remove the power cord from the back of the printer and from the wall socket.
2. Wait 30 seconds and reconnect the power cord to the printer and to the wall socket. Turn the unit on if it is not already turned on.
3. Check the printer for the error message. If the error message still displays, go to the next step.

Step two: Clean the cartridge contacts

1. Lift the top cover. Figure 1: Lifting the top cover
2. Locate the ink cartridge indicated in the error message. Squeeze the gray tab below the cartridge slot to release the latch and then lift the latch. Figure 2: Unlatching the cartridge 1 - Black cartridge 2 - Color cartridges
3. Remove the cartridge indicated in the error message. Figure 3: Removing the cartridge
4. Gather the following cleaning materials:
   • Distilled, filtered, or bottled water. Do not use tap water, alcohol, or platen cleaners.
   • Lint-free cloth or swab. Eyeglass wipes and coffee filters work well.
5. Lightly moisten the swab or cloth and squeeze out the excess moisture.
6. Holding the cartridge by its handle, wipe the copper contacts. Figure 4: Wiping the contacts 1 - Copper contacts
7. Replace the cartridge and then close the latch and the printer top cover.
8. Check the printer for the error message. If the error message still displays, go to the next step.
   NOTE: The printer may take up to 15 seconds to clear the error and recognize the cartridge after closing the cover.

Step three: Replace the cartridge If the error message still displays, replace the indicated cartridge with a new cartridge.

try a cartridge alignment and make sure there are no tiny peices of paper or debris in the cartridge track

You have the filter screwed it too far. As soon as you feel the filter seating do not screw it in any further.

ip3300 printer given error message 5100