How to fix "Ink System Failure" and General Printer Error on HP 8710, 8720, 8730, 8600, 8610, 8620

In this video I share what I have learned from dealing with HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 and 8700 series printers. Also. Any printers that use HP 950, 951, or 952 ink cartridges. When you get an error message on screen, saying "Ink System Failure", or "General Printer error", follow a few simple steps and fix the problem fast.
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[@chrisbart5316]

This video DOES NOT tell you how to fix the general printer error.

[@303electronics]

It does if that is your printer's issue. Just a lot of times it's as simple as a bad cartridge or bad printhead that caused the error. I'm sorry it was a waste if your time. Have a great evening.

[@kemalwhyte]

It just helped me. Thank for your video. Quality content and straight to the point.

[@kemalwhyte]

Just notice but why the hell is there so many thumbs down... Please don't let that discourage the making of more videos.

[@bobstephenson4391]

No shit. waste of time.

[@sheenasmith7146]

@@bobstephenson4391 I agree

[@WidescreenJohn]

The part that I think people are missing is that it's not only important to keep spares around, but there appears to be a method to getting rid of that error. I always keep spares around, so I threw in the new cartridges all at once but the error still kept coming up. What needs to be done is to actually remove a cartridge and let the printer get past the "ink system failure". It *should* realize that a cartridge is missing and alert you to that. I put the new one back in and pulled out one of the others. It again showed the "ink system failure" but skipped past to the alert that a cartridge was missing. When I put the replacement for THAT cartridge back in, the printer realized that both of the replacements were 3rd party, gave me the blah blah blah warning about non-supported cartridges, but eventually it went back to the menu screen and it now shows that all ink levels are full, which is where it should be. So the key to this working appears to be methodically removing and thereby resetting each cartridge individually until the "ink system failure" message disappears.

[@jhaml5567]

What does it mean when there is a ? On the display and how do I get rid of it.

[@debragaraffa4787]

Thank you so much, I am back in business! :)

[@kevinobyrne6374]

This really is the key! I wound up replacing the three color cartridges one at a time, exactly as described by Widescreen John, always removing the next cartridge after replacing one. I had very low expectations - but IT WORKED!!! For the moment at least, you have saved me over $400 for the purchase of a new printer. You're my hero! Thank you!!!😂😂😂

[@swiftsilver]

The same thing was happened to me but a week later my printer just shat itself. Refuses to show anything other than printer failure now and I just decided to buy a new printer

[@peterbell9683]

Hello WidescreenJohn! I'm dropping my issue here as well, lest you get back to me sooner... I've posted to the youtube producer of course but... ya never know. Here's my note: Gee, I hope this thread is still "alive" and responsive... I see "4 yrs ago." I have the 8600 Officejet Pro and it's been a workhorse! Til tonight. I've replaced the OEM HP cartridges with, by chance the exact brand you have here in your video. It didn't solve anything. I replaced them one at a time, I'd turn the printer off after installing each one, give it a minute, flip it back on... same error message. I did that w/ each of the 4 cartirdges. Now what? Interestingly, prior to giving me the same error message, it did scold me for using off-brand/generic cartridges... afterwhich it defaulted to the error message. "Widescreen John" makes an interesting point but I'm not sure I'm keeping up w/ his sequences... or something. The printer warns against powering off/on without a cartridge installed and so removing them while the unit is on... does nothing, no messages, nothing. Appreciated your opinion! Thanks.

[@kanadum]

I'm sorry, I am not seeing it: WHAT IS THE SOLUTION you're giving? Just replacing when the cart is low? Situation: I foolishly updated my printer firmware and now BOTH Windows 10 and the HP 8610 are harrassing me about my non HP ink carts. I do not see your solution in this video. What am I missing?

[@303electronics]

If it gives you the non hp ink error message, you should be able to bypass the message by clicking "OK". This video is about a bit of a different error.

[@DIZEMANPHOTO]

Did your teachers teach you to not pronounce T's or is this a generational fad? There is no Buh ER, Car Ridge, Buh Uhn.

[@303electronics]

hahaaaa. I think I have improved my "cartridge" and "button" pronounciation since this video. Now you're making me listen to my most recent videos to check that. LOL. Anyway, I appreciate your honest feedback. I apologize for that. I promise to work on it more. Check out my newer videos and let me know if I improved any. hehe. Have a great weekend!

[@alexbojanic7363]

Useful advice bit unfortunately doesn’t fix my error. I swapped empty 950XL black with brand new HP cartridge (have couple new ones) and error is still there no matter which new one I use. HOWEVER if I put empty cartridge back in , the error is gone! I looked and empty one has written on it CN045A. But all new ones have CN045AN. Wonder what is difference and maybe that is an issue. They do look identical all 950XL. Than I followed below advice, put black in but pulled first left one out and I never passed error message to tell me the cartridge is missing. Repeated with others too and error is always there and gone ONLY if I take black cartridge or I put that empty one back in. Note ALL cartridges are genuine HP. Any advice?

[@SheilaSpencer1]

Same here, were you able to fix it?

[@mg8718]

Your paying more for the ink than the printer istself? Wow! Now you know how HP makes money. ALWAYS USE GENUINE HP INK TANKS NO MATTER WHAT.

[@303electronics]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this. Have a great day!

[@bradwilliamson62]

This actually worked for me thank you very much! Even though I still had some ink left, a faulty cartridge was what did me in

[@army1vene993]

I have this same print In my work. And I bought a new cartridges and it said the same Error. One or more cartridges are missing or damaged. Until cartridges are replaced make sure the printer is turned on to avoid damage to the printer. What do you suggest me me what to do. I need paper for my work. And is not printer because for the Error. Please a need help

[@303electronics]

Does it tell which cartridge to replace? Just get rid of it or try to return. It seems like a faulty cartridge that you installed. Make sure it is correct cartridge for your printer.

[@shinkoakata11]

JUst make this video short...you talk too much!

[@303electronics]

Sorry. Old video. Trying to improve. I'll work on this video to see if I can edit it to make it straight to the point. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@MsCruxie]

Obvious problem. Spent hours trying to fix my printer until I decided to look in youtube. Thanks for this. 👍🏼

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback!

[@namolokaman2393]

In my case, the 'ink supply system failure' error message was not caused by defective ink cartridges, or any software reason, but by the damper membrane of the cartridge pressurization manifold, inside my 952 printhead, having come unglued a bit, enough to prevent two of the cartridges from pressurizing properly. The fix: 1) Disassemble the printhead to remove the cartridge pressurization manifold. 2) With an X-Acto knife: trim both ends of the partially unglued acetate membrane on top of the cartridge pressurization weir ( a chambered labyrinth to regulate air pressure to the cartridges ), since the excess membrane material, on both ends, can unfortunately contribute to the membrane getting unglued whenever removing the ink pressurization manifold. Note: Do NOT peel off the membrane of the ink damper reservoirs instead, though - that's not the membrane we are talking about! 3) Peel-off the partially unglued membrane from the cartridge pressurization weir. 4) Clean the membrane with lighter fluid (best), or alcohol. Make sure not to wrinkle it in the process. 5) Apply superglue to the top of the walls of the cartridge pressurization weir ( preferably with a CA glue accelerator to minimize white fogging ), and gently reposition the acetate membrane. Wait a day. Make sure the tiny air outlet in the center, along the edge, is left unobstructed, though. 6) Reassemble the printhead.

[@303electronics]

Thank you so much for the detailed instructions. I will highlight the message so your instructions help someone who had similar problem. Have a great day!

[@madskillet]

I wish we had a video on this ! Or atleast pointing out the things

[@QuickLearn101]

Was literally going to buy a new printer as my error message noted to turn off and on again and if message persists, contact HP repair. I turned it off and on to no avail. Then, I turned to Google and found this video. Thank you! It now works. Seems as though I just I needed to refill yellow ink (and it was an existing HP ink cartridge).

[@nickholden3976]

Same here !!! Thank you so much. I'm using genuine HP cartridges too!! I started off with replacing the lightest cartridge first and fixed it first time !!! Woo hoo !!! This was also Yellow ink...... probably just a coincidence?!

[@Max-ht9hf]

Waste of time basically says nothing

[@Range648]

Thank you going to try this

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! I hope it works!

[@jasonharris3873]

I thought the printer was toast. Found my blue cartridge had failed. Thanks for the informative video. Now just need a toner replacement.

[@303electronics]

Yep. Thanks for the reply. You can find very inexpensive aftermarket ink cartridges on ebay and Amazon.

[@peterbell9683]

Gee, I hope this thread is still "alive" and responsive... I see "4 yrs ago." I have the 8600 Officejet Pro and it's been a workhorse! Til tonight. I've replaced the OEM HP cartridges with, by chance the exact brand you have here in your video. It didn't solve anything. I replaced them one at a time, I'd turn the printer off after installing each one, give it a minute, flip it back on... same error message. I did that w/ each of the 4 cartirdges. Now what? Interestingly, prior to giving me the same error message, it did scold me for using off-brand/generic cartridges... afterwhich it defaulted to the error message. "Widescreen John" makes an interesting point but I'm not sure I'm keeping up w/ his sequences... or something. The printer warns against powering off/on without a cartridge installed and so removing them while the unit is on... does nothing, no messages, nothing. Appreciated your opinion! Thanks.

[@ednovak2224]

I've had my 8600 for many years, changed out many many ink cartridges but I would never have guessed that the printer would report a general failure / Ink System Failure due to a bad ink cartridge. However, mine did exactly that and changing out a low ink cartridge cleared the problem. Thanks for the posting. It's nothing HP includes with any of their diagnostic information.

[@303electronics]

Thank you very much for posting your experience. Have a great weekend!

[@wayne1932]

just found this on my 8710. I had a bad yellow cartidge and the machine reported that this printer doesn't support continuous ink systems. Tried a lot of stuff but finally found the bad cartridge after looking at a lot of screens in maintenance. One screen told me the yellow cartridge was bad. replaced it and voila! my message went away.

[@johnmoor7741]

Thank you so much for this - I had the dreaded error message and disassembled, cleaned and replaced the print head - all to no avail - I removed the ink cartridges until I received the missing cartridge warning, replaced it (yellow in my case) and voila! Panic over - 'I thank you for taking the time to post this up' .

[@soringabrielstoian3353]

So, finally, how do we fix the problem? This video give only "advises" on buying or not buying genuine cartridge.

[@tomkodi4912]

My problem started with an empty yellow that had been refilled. I refilled it and then it said that the cyan and magenta were empty. Refilled them and it said to replace black. Now it says the three colours are empty. I bought the same set as shown in the video of XL cartridges from Amazon and still the same problem. I also took out and cleaned the print heads. I even tried replacing them one at a time. My error is showing 3 cartridges needing ink. Sometimes it mentions refilled HP cartridges and sometimes it says that are not genuine HP. I am at my wit's end. I guess I will have to buy a new printer. I am starting to hate HP

[@devilsforkdigital1490]

So, a printer with a computer in it more powerful than the ones used to put men on the moon cannot differentiate between an actual problem, and the completely predictable scenario of low ink? Great piece of engineering, HP.

[@mandydellevoet]

Bought all brand new cartridges, and nothing changed. Not a helpful video for me. Still has the same error message.

[@grandmother9761]

I have 1 depleted cartridge and the 8702 says I have to replace it to even print with just black & white

[@Jeannesmatos]

I got this message: THE PRINTER IS NOT DESIGNED TO USE CONTINOUS INK SYSTEMS I REPLACES ALL 4 WITH HP

[@Jeannesmatos]

Can someone help with this

[@playproject1937]

Thank you so much, fixed it perfectly!

[@shannonkado4220]

Need to know how to change paper size back to the basic 8x11 size

[@sxycowgirl1069]

I keep getting the ink system failure message when taking out one at a time and then replacing it…. Idk what I’m doing wrong.

[@joannachin8325]

Summary of video; "try changing the ink" Please dont waste 5 minutes of your life unless you are reviewing the most boring you tube video ever. 🥇

[@annac3514]

I tried this and then did a semi-reset and now I'm stuck in an endless animation loop. Any advice?

[@sharonbraun9621]

It worked! Printer didn't warn me the magenta ink was low, just gave this generic error. Inserting new cartridge fixed the problem.

[@303electronics]

Glad it was an easy fix for you!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Enjoy your weekend!

[@diggaaa13]

I don't get the general flack this video gets. I get the title may disappoint people who's Ink System is actually broken, but for me, this fixed the issue. And I am much more annoyed by HP, who basically only manage to tell you on their support page to "Clean the carriage, Restart, and if that didn't do it, well, fuck you, buy a new HP printer here!". Also, blocking the entire system because of a faulty cartridge, even denying access to the scanner, without the slightest hint as to how to regain access, is just a dick move on HPs part. So, thanks a lot, mate. You saved the day! :)

[@MadridBK]

Solved! Took out each cartridge individually until the error message switched to missing cartridge message. Solved. Thank you!!

[@303electronics]

That's great! I'm glad you got it fixed! Have a wonderful day!

[@umatgreyhound]

A couple of comments say that this doesn't tell you how to fix the general printer problem, it did for me. The general printer problem turned more specific after I pulled cartridges one at a time. With the yellow out it turned into a missing cartridge error, after replacing and clearing the non HP warnings, it alerted to an empty cyan cartridge (leaking). Replaced that, cleared the non HP warnings and a scheduled maintenance warning and boom. Back to work. Thanks!

[@303electronics]

Thank you so much for sharing this information and I am so glad it helped you and many others. Have a great day!!!

[@BassByTheBay]

Thanks! My black cartridge had 15-20% left -- didn't think that would cause this error, but apparently it did. This only happens with non-HP cartridges -- seems very suspicious, HP 🤨.

[@303electronics]

Yep. But, you have to understand that printer companies only make money on ink, therefore they do that.

[@rydellpink]

It worked! Apparently non HP yellow ink was low.

[@Anthony_in_Bloomington_Indiana]

It was worth a try. . My OfficeJet Pro 8710 was working fine when I connected it to the computer with a cable. I tried to get the wireless printing to work. I downloaded this printer doctor problem checker from Hewlett Packard. The programs said, "I can't help you on this one, mate." . Then the program said wireless printing was working. Then there was a bunch of printer supply errors. And the snarky printer would not even tell me which cartridge it thought was low. Then an error on my computer said it's the cyan, magenta, fuscia, eggplant cartridge. . I shook the cyan cartridge and I can hear ink sloshing around. . Tonight I'll have a go and cleaning the cartridges and the print head. If that doesn't work, I found a pack of generic cartridges on Ebay. . I got this printer for free at the recycling center. I only paid for a 4 pack of generic cartridges, and it worked fine for 5 months, until I tried to get the wireless printing to work. One thing is certain, I have learned the lesson that Hewlett Packard printers are more trouble than they are worth. Next time I need a printer, I will read reviews and go with a reliable brand that is not Hewlett Packard. . Thank you for the video, 303! Cheers and a Happy 4th of July to you, your family, and all your mates! :)

[@garbagepicker]

Thanks worked for me :) My blue reman cartidge was empty gave me a fatal error changer blue working like a champ now :)

[@jhaml5567]

Replace my cartridges. HP wanted $120.00 for a four pack replacement but bought online for $24.95. They work fine.

[@303electronics]

Yep. Good work! Just usually good to have extra set ready since ink levels may be off slightly sometimes.

[@TrailblazingScot]

Great, saved my printer from the dump, for now!

[@BelladonnaAutumn]

I replaced mine with one I got from target and it’s still giving me that error, it’s literally a new cartridge I’m about to throw away my printer at this point

[@pilipemo]

Was it original, HP ink?

[@debkay1986]

I dont get a message.. it just wont print

[@TheBpendleton44]

I was getting this error for the cyan cartridge. Took out the black ink, closed the door, and put it back in. Error message gone. Dumb machines. Thanks for your help

[@303electronics]

Thanks for sharing. Yeah, it is weird sometimes. Have a great day!

[@onceuponadragonfly]

Did not fix it for me, thanks for sharing.

[@lisecrouch4520]

thanks for the video. I have a 7525 and used your suggestions. I have removed every cartridge separately and then all of them. I am still getting the error message. Curious is there anything else I can try?

[@ravekitchen]

hp just broke my 8620 again in 2022 avoid firmware 1910A , they also broke it in 2016 , hp burn in hell.

[@303electronics]

I'm sorry you are having trouble with your printer. Hope something can be done. Have you tried to reset the printer?

[@ravekitchen]

@@303electronics yes , works everything then rejects the toners . as not in hp date or also any after market . all stock disabled.

[@ravekitchen]

@@303electronics YES I TOOK A SHIT IN HPs London store , then overflowed the toilet .

[@curtrynties8961]

So after weeks of emailing my neighbor's pdfs, begging them to print something for me, and then finally running to Costco and buying a new printer, I decided to do a quick google search before I opened up the new box. Five minutes later I'm throwing one of my spare ink cartridges in the printer and I'm back in business. Thanks 303! Much appreciated.

[@303electronics]

Thanks for sharing this! I'm glad you were able to get the printer to work again!

[@lareggiejones6617]

I wasted 10 mins to be told don’t use after market cartridge? This should be 30 seconds, sheesh

[@debdessaso]

What if you're using genuine HP cartridges, you replace all of the cartridges with new ones, and you're still getting the error messages?

[@303electronics]

The printhead may be gone. That happens, unfortunately, and they are expensive.

[@Tamberwocky]

THANK YOU!!! My printer has been down for months and this was the issue.

[@303electronics]

I'm glad you got it fixed. Thank you so much for the feedback. Have a great day!

[@sabrinasugar2819]

I just encountered this error for the first time and I’ve had my little tank of a printer for a little over 7 years. This video is a God send. My error is fixed! I just popped in a “new” cartridge and everything is working now.

[@303electronics]

I appreciate you posting your experience and success with the printer fix. Always makes me happy that someone is able to fix the printer and keep using it, especially printers you like and got used to over years. Have a great weekend!

[@sabrinasugar2819]

@@303electronics you’re welcome! And thank you again for posting this video. I hope you have a great weekend too.☺️

[@danielwilson7308]

Well that was 5 minutes of completely useless information. Awesome.

[@dannyboylan2342]

Thank you! Just added 2 new cartridges! Fixed. Error messages said nothing about low ink.

[@303electronics]

Great. Thanks for sharing. Have a great day

[@marymiddleton8105]

My printer is showing me a blue screen... when I turn it off, it just comes back. Can't get the cartridge belt to move.

[@303electronics]

Hi. The printer does seem to turn on fully duplex to some connection error between a main board and control panel. Are you able to check connections or tap on the left side of printer or on screen. Kind of like a gentle slap tap. Sometimes that helps, but if it is the issue, best to open the side where main board is or remove control panel and try reconnecting properly. Let me know how that goes.

[@marymiddleton8105]

@@303electronics no, it's a touch screen Office jet 6835

[@marymiddleton8105]

Don't know how to do that.

[@TheVidPro]

Success! The Officejet Pro 8600 was appearing to have a hard logic issue that wouldn't clear. The screen message was "printer" failure. As you recommended, I pulled all ink cartridges out and cycled through installing one at a time. It turned out to be the Cyan cartridge. It never displayed an ink level warning prior. Thanks for the video!!!!

[@cake.1344]

I'm late, but this is actually intentional. HP programs the chips in the cartridges to give you this "error" so you go through the whole troubleshooting process of fixing it. Using the online guides, or talking to a representative leads you to only one fix. Replace the ink cartridge. There is no error at all but an intentional one caused by the programming of the cartridge, so after you have printed so many pages you have to replace the cartdride. The reason there is no actual error code is because there is no actual error. That is why it is called a "general error". There is no such thing. You can stop this by going to settings>prefetences>cartridge chip information>ok but bear in mind, if the error has already happened you must replace the cartridge, as you cannot disable the chip without the printer interface, and the error message disables the printer interface.

[@bryana.hernandez2044]

it work for mine, thank you very much . i was about to trough my printer away, you save me, than you. my problem was very simple and stupid i was out ink on the color.... but it never let me now i was out it show the error message.

[@303electronics]

Hey, thank you very much for sharing and I'm glad it was a quick and easy fix for you.

[@KidsShowtimeOfficial]

I have hp 8620 and I just changed new original magenta and yellow but after that it showing the same error in the video. I follow your instructions but it doesn't work. I tried also removed the cyan cartridge and notice that the level of the new magenta and yellow are empty, but the black is full and then I try to remove yellow and put cyan then it shows cyan is also full. Im suspecting/confused with magenta and yellow because it's new but why showing empty? Pls help.

[@christopherdaniels2543]

Thank you. worked perfectly

[@303electronics]

Thanks for the feedback! I'm glad it worked for you. Have a great day!

[@ninangako4715]

Thank you so much! You saved me from running to the store and spend an arm and a leg for a printer.

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! I'm glad it worked. Thanks for the feedback. Have a great weekend!

[@richarddunn2834]

Thank You! This fixed my Printer / Ink System Error message!

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! I'm glad it did work for you, thanks for the feedback! Have a great evening!

[@experimentaltvextv6538]

Thanks for the tips. We use cheap ink and it does cause various issues. My black had leaked all over the inside but prior my cyan was saying low I cleaned everything and replaced all the cartridges and would get either print head not installed or cannot move as well as ink system failure. Your advice was good. Thanks for making the video. I still am having issues. Going to let the PH dry out for a while. I hate the ink scam the manufacturers use to rip us off. Built to fail or extort.

[@303electronics]

Thank you for the comment! I really hope you can get that printer to work. Have a great day!

[@experimentaltvextv6538]

After taking apart the print head cleaning all the contacts, reserting all the springs still same issue. If I remove.the print head it says only no ink cartridges are missing but no printhead missing even though its not in there. I guess it's time for a new printer. Either way good video thanks again.

[@FXSTC]

Excellent Advice! I replaced the "C" cartridge (showed no ink) and the printer error message went away. Thank you!

[@tammygrady5739]

Thank you! This is exactly what I needed! When I pulled out the cartridge causing the error, I got a cartridge error instead of a general printer error. I replaced the cartridge and we’re good to go! Thank you so much for sharing this video!

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! I'm glad you can use the printer again. Thanks for sharing.

[@walkattack]

Thanks!! It worked, one of the cartridges must have been empty or bad (Magenta). Wored on my HP 8600

[@VAcreeper]

I don’t know why, I’m the way he say cartridges makes me angry…

[@erichibbs5137]

Thanks for the info. Process of elimination found my yellow cartridge was the problem, although clearly not empty. Yes, it was a refill!

[@303electronics]

Thank you for sharing! I'm glad I could help.

[@aliceng4718]

Thank you. I followed your advice and replaced a low cyan ink cartridge that was filled by Costco and it solved the problem.

[@303electronics]

I'm glad you got it figured out. You know, you are not the first one who mentions Costco refills. I love Costco, but if I had the problem with these particular ink cartridges, they were costco refills. I bought aftermarket ink cartridges from ebay and Amazon and usually they didn't give me the problem. Thank you so much for sharing this information. Have a happy Labor day weekend!

[@criptocolorlightstech5292]

when u replace the cartridges can u just replace 3 color's or do u need to replace all 4 to get the printer to print ?

[@randackerman2696]

Thank you for this video it fixes my issue and saved me from buying a new printer!

[@303electronics]

That's great! Thanks for the feedback! Have a great day!

[@CHAOSMOVEMENT]

A semi-full reset worked for me. I put one old cartridge back in that was empty, then I did a semi-full reset from the support mode selection. Then I put the 3rd party cartridge back in and printed a test page.

[@brohdaw]

Keep in mind both my purchases were as cheap as they could be...i really cannot afford 100-150 for ink! That's robbery..you can buy school supplies of ink for cheaper than that...i guess you're paying for the name or simething IDK, but I dont have that kind of money but neither one of the black are working...I read it could be a connection (tab?) issue but I cannot find a resolution...this didnt really tell me anything except to buy a better cartridge and I can't. I dont know what to do because my next step was to replace the Printhead but that's $250 in a bind because I dont have the money for all that and better off to buy a printer for that much but dont have the money to do that either but need it for my job...I have watched a few videos, cleaned and let the printhead dry...still nothing. Changed ink...nothing. idk

[@miclane2563]

After spending more than 2 hrs to fix the problem your video / instructions fix my problem. Wonderful.

[@xeyon]

So the fix is to get new carts?

[@303electronics]

Not exactly. If you remove ink cartridges and rhe problem goes away, yes the cartridge needs to be replaced. Just do one by one so you know which is causing the error.

[@shellylag241]

YESSSSS! It worked, Thank you so much for your informative video!

[@303electronics]

I'm glad you got it fixed! Thanks for the feedback. Have a great day!

[@VanessaDuFrat]

Thanks for the video. Just saved a printer I got for free from a neighbor who was ready to throw it away. The magenta cartridge was defective.

[@303electronics]

Thank you for sharing your experience!

[@303electronics]

@Scott Kendall If it triggers a "problem with ink" or if the "ink system failure" message pops up right after installing a cartridge, the cartridge is defective.

[@HeadStronger-HS]

you saved me the cost of a new printer. I am very grateful thank you...

[@303electronics]

I'm glad it helped. Thank you very much for the feedback. Have a great day!

[@richardjimenez4327]

You're the Man! This solution worked!

[@303electronics]

That's awesome! Thanks for your feedback. Have a great day!

[@timothykellogg9257]

This probably should have been the first thing I tried. My HP OfficeJet Pro 8620 suddenly died on me 10 minutes after printing a document, I made a correction and went to reprint and it came up with the Ink system error. I couldn't get it to clear. I took the printhead assembly out and cleaned it (as shown by another person's video) and still no joy. I went to the HP website and found a lot of people with similar errors and figured it was an HP obsolescence thing. For the past week or so I went shopping at several stores and did my internet searches to find a replacement. I was too tired last night to place the order so I put it off until today. This morning as I was looking for the website to purchase the new printer I saw your video and the "trick" to actually take out the ink cartridges one at a time to see if one of them was sending the error code. Amazingly enough, the recycled Cyan cartridge did the trick. I went to Best buy and bought a new Cartridge and everything works great again. Thank's so much.

[@RichardNugent-ln1gp]

ok

[@Ryan_TV]

Pointless.

[@comedianclaudine2052]

You have got to be kidding me!! IT ACTUALLY WORKS 😘😘😘😘

[@CheckEmGG]

worked for a HP Officejet 6700 Premium that i found on the side of the road. Cyan cartridge was throwing the error. nearly full XL black hehe

[@supasoda9030]

I have that same issue with my HP 6520. Honestly, I don't see a difference between the reg cartridges and the XL. I have asked if other ppl by chance had experienced another brand of printer, bcuz HP seems to drink ink. It says we're suppose to get an estimated # of pages & I know I never come close to that. I have only purchased GENUINE HP cartridges brand new at Best Buy. I've not used cartridges from another retailer, until recently but I still bought genuine HP ones. I guess I will see how this goes. Some ppl didn't get that your explanation was an attempt at fixing the error code. It's trial n error with technology these days, these things are touchy.

[@CardsFrenzy]

Omg, thank you so much. It worked for me❤️

[@303electronics]

I'm glad it did! Thanks for sharing! Have a great evening!

[@gmstabloid]

Thanks for nothing

[@303electronics]

You're welcome!

[@GregHeidiCox]

Cannot thank you enough!! Went to hp sight and did not help. Did what you said and its fixed. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. In these times, money is precious. God bless

[@patriciamcginnis2396]

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[@mmmmmmmmmlll]

Thanks so much! You saved me lots of grief

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! I'm glad it was helpful. Have a great day!

[@kellyfromiowa1849]

Hallelujah!!! I was actually looking to buy a used printer like mine because my cartridges weren't used much yet. The only cartridge I hadn't changed was the black one. I replaced that and IT LIVES!!! I can't thank you enough for making this video!! I would give you a hundred likes if I could. 👍👍👍 x 100.

[@michigan1291]

Exactly what replacement cartridges did he use and where to get them. This worked for me, HP said my yellow was low but OK....that was the problem!

[@aglawrd]

worked. Thx.

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! Thanks for the feedback!

[@suzieb2458]

This would be better without the background noise/ music - i'm going to try and persevere though.

[@joycemitchell4881]

did not work for me - one of my cartridges is a costco one - for October 2020. Thinking of replacing that one. I can't even the screen on my printer where it shows my ink levels. went to HP Support and tried their steps for ink printhead troubleshooting - did not work either :( my printer inkhead seems whobbly so I think I may need to replace. It was printing just fine on Monday.

[@303electronics]

I'm sorry this didn't direct you to a solution.

[@lorimiller1215]

Worked for me. Thank you so very much.

[@303electronics]

You're welcome! Thank you for letting us know. It doesn't work for everyone. Glad it worked for you! Have a great day.

[@sararumani9162]

hi there, can i refill original hp gt series ink in 920xl hp cartriges? b,coz of 3 color are dyebase ink and black is pigment.

[@anaceciliaventuro5250]

Thanks for your video. The ink cartridge carrier is stuck on the right side and it won't move to the left. Please guide me with options.

[@hendahmad4681]

Ana Cecilia Venturo mine is too! Did you find a solution?

[@barriethesen7930]

I spent a few hours looking at KZbin videos on how to fix a hp8260 printer error. I tried this one first because it was simple and made sense to me. IT WORKED! THANK YOU. The thing I leaned was not to trust the ink percentage readings. One of my cartridges showed about 25% but appeared to be empty when I shook it. So I plan to keep extra cartridges on hand.

[@IcyTamagotchi]

Mate, legend!

[@rpm2001br]

Worked and saved me money! Keep up the good work!

[@303electronics]

I'm glad it worked for you! Thank you very much for the feedback. Have a great day!

[@tonyapacelli4340]

So I watched this. I had just bought remanufactured cartridges which had worked in my 8600 before now. It was the black, so as long as I had one real hp cartridge and the rest remanufactured this worked. I can hear ink in the one I took but it wont work as he says.

[@tonyapacelli4340]

So after cleaning and aligning the printhead, it still says the says the same thing.