5550 DeskJet 5550 curious error message

If the new (or refilled/reman/compatible) HP 56, 57 or 58 ink cartridge refuses to print black/color and/or fails to function at all (i.e. blinking ink lights on Deskjet 5000, 5100, 5500, 5600 or 5800 series printers) or fails to complete the printer alignment following cartridge installation, then the ink cartridge either has a connectivity issue with the flexible printed circuit cable (inside unit where cartridge mates with cable), the rear cartridge contacts or cable contacts are dirty with ink residue, or the cartridge is suffering from marginal internal electrical performance. It is suggested you perform the TAP 43 (and TAP 10) DIAGNOSTIC PRINTER TEST to evaluate the ink cartridges electrical performance. Visit Inkjet411 support site to see instructional video: http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=2358
Also verify that the cover interlock switch (at top-right side of printer) is closing properly - you may need to place a thick shim (1/4 inch by 1 inch) into the door switch port to enable printer to properly energize (I would check this first). This Deskjet printer series is known to have a top cover closing issue (the top covers warp over time unfortunately).
NOTE: For the HP Deskjet 5000 series printer models, when you get an HP 56, 57 or 58 integrated ink cartridge refilled (i.e. currently offered at Costco or Frys today) or if you buy a remanufactured/compatible HP ink cartridge, the ink levels are not initially reset. However, continuing to use an ink cartridge which displays LOW INK alerts is permitted by the printer, simply select OK, CONTINUE or DISMISS when these alerts are observed. Now, it is possible to reset the ink levels by performing the procedure outlined on Inkjet411's site: http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=1915
To clean the HP 56, 57 or 58 ink cartridges please visit the Inkjet411 site which provides recommendations on how to clean the electrical contacts, flex driver cables and how to perform a hot water flush of the cartridge nozzle plate (refer to video): http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=1519

More than likely you have either a defective 56 (black) cartridge or it's empty. If you have Windows XP you may go to control panel and select printers and then right click to get to properties and preferences. From one of those you can get maintenance and attempt to do a clean and see if that works. If you have a cartridge refiller in your area take the cartridge to them and get it weighed....they'll know if it's empty or not by the weight. If you're lucky enough to have a kitchen scale that weighs in gms then weigh it yourself...if it's empty then it will problem be in the mid 20's vs. mid to upper 30s when it's full. EBAY has lots of 56 cartridges for sale and they will usually work just fine. The tri-color ones are more of a crapshoot.

You can get the unit serviced because either the motherboard in the unit is broken or the catrige carage is not working.

There is nothing now to self repair unless you can open your notebook and replace the motherboard yourself.

Hope this helps. Any questions just write me back.

the printer itself recognizes cartridges
hp 57 print cartridge
hp 58 photo inkjet cartridge
and hp 28 inkjet print cartridge
any other cartridges will be of no use for this specific printer

HP Deskjet 5550 Printer.

The deskjet printers should not be kept idle.

At least once in two or three days, you can take one page print out.

This has to be done, otherwise, the inks both Black and colour will get frozened and sometimes it will become dry at the catridge mouth.

Black Ink is 56 and Colour is 57.

Solution :

01. Manually remove both catridges from the printer carefully.

02. Shake the catridges with full force pointing towards ground. You can find out now, that ink is coming out from the catridges which was frozen or dried up.

03. Clean the cartridge drive with a nice cloth and cleaning liquid.

04. Re install both catridges and take a test print out.

05. Recommended to have a service contract with local HP Authroized printer vendor to have a regular maintenance at least once in a month.

Solve a problem HP Deskjet 5550 Color Inkjet Printer

Messages & lights displayed on product HP Deskjet 5550 Color Inkjet Printer


Go to the following link:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/documentSubCategory?rule=21133&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=71896&lang=en


Have a good day,

take the new one out again and then replace it again

Both have to be in the printer,even if one is empty.

Read this HP document on the blinking lights code:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?lc=en&cc=us&docname=c00035263&dlc=en&product=71896

copy and paste the complete link into your browser.
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Thanks, Joe


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Click Start - Control panel - Printers & FAXES

Right click on the printer icon Officejet 5600 series -- Select properties - Click on ports tab - Change the port to USB virtual port.

Disconnect the usb cable from the computer.


1. Click Start
2. Click Run
3. Type Services.msc
4. Locate print spooler on the list, right-click and choose stop.
5. Again right-click the print spooler and choose start.


Reconnect the usb cable try printing.
Thanks.

1st page prints perfect but the 2nd page comes out with very light and skipped printing.