Wondering how to fix printer cartridge error on Officejet 5610? These issues can be solved by following a few steps. You can always check whether genuine HP cartridges have been used and also whether these cartridges have necessary compatibility with your printer. You can buy replacement cartridges and other items from local HP retailers or the HP Store itself.
Understanding how to fix printer cartridge error on Officejet 5610
You can also try removing, inspection and reseating of any cartridge that is causing the issue. There may be a cartridge error message displayed in case there is no full electrical contact between the printer and cartridge. Here are some of the steps to be followed in this regard:
- Press the power button for powering on the printer and open the cartridge access door.
- Be patient until the cartridge gets in an idle state and remains silent.
- Press lightly upon the end of the cartridge in order to release the same.
- Slide this cartridge out and give it a thorough inspection. Ensure that any protective tape present on the nozzles is removed.
- In case there are no compatibility issues, reinstall the cartridge. Remember that tricolour cartridges will be in the left slot of the carriage while the right slot will be for the black cartridges.
- Close the access door and try printing once more.
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This error may also be fixed by cleaning the cartridge and also the carriage. You may use distilled water or bottled water for cleaning purposes and avoid tap water by all means. You can also go for cotton swabs or any lint-free soft material which will not be sticking to the cartridges. You can also have a paper towel/paper sheets for placing the cartridge on them while you are cleaning the same.
Here are the steps to be followed:
- Open the access door and pause till the cartridge goes silent and idle.
- Disconnect the power cord from the back of your hp printer.
- Softly remove your cartridge and put it on the paper towel/sheet in a position where the nozzle plate is upward facing.
- Make sure that the cartridge is not kept out from the printer for more than half an hour.
- Use a foam-rubber swab or cloth free from lint for distilled water and squeeze out excess water from the same.
- Use this to clean the electrical contacts which are copper hued.
- Repeat the same steps for the other printer cartridge.
- Make the cotton swab moist and squeeze excess water and then use this for cleaning the electrical contacts within the printer carriage.
- Give the parts some drying time of about 10-15 minutes.
- Reinstall cartridges, close the access door and put the power cord back on.
- Press the Power button and try printing any page.
In some cases, you can also try resetting your printer. When the printer is powered on, unplug the power cord from the back and also the wall outlet. Wait for 15-20 seconds and then plug the power cord into the outlet and also onto the back of the printer. Turn on your printer and this may solve your issue. You can also consider replacing any problem cartridge with a new HP cartridge which is compatible with your printer. You can also get your HP printer serviced through the Contact HP Customer Support option on the website for scheduling an appointment with regard to repairing/replacing your printer.
You can always print via backup mode even if you do not have any replacement available immediately by way of a cartridge. The faulty cartridge can be removed and the remaining cartridge can be used for printing.