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Question posted by rdemers on October 12th, 2012

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Printer initializes ok through  "menu: and "tools" but freezes and stops with error message: "Ink System Failure ..."  Have replaced all ink cartridges.

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HP Jetdirect External Print Server Products - External USB Compatibility - Page 3

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HP Jetdirect External Print Server Products - External USB Compatibility - Page 4

... 1000, 1100, 1200, 2280, 2300, 2600, 2800, 3000; no webscan ** except HP Photosmart 7200 series printers © February 2007 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. HP LaserJet M3027mfp*, M3035mfp*, M4345mfp*, M5025mfp*, M5035mfp*, M9040mfp*, M9050mfp*, 3050*; HP Color Inkjet cp1160 and cp1700; HP Officejet D, G series, K80/K80xi, and 9100 series; HP Officejet 6100 series*; HP shall...
Reference Guide - Page 12

...to stop the slide show. - Device Address: Some devices with a 3:1 aspect ratio; The default passkey is useful for one photo; Print panoramic photos: Select to locate. This menu option shows the printer ...Tools - Passport photo mode: Select to remove red eye from the inserted memory card. - Remove red-eye: Select to turn panoramic printing On or Off (default). The color...
Reference Guide - Page 15

... numbers that you install all retail ink cartridges before the install-by country/region. Replace the Output tray. 6. Purchasing replacement ink cartridges When purchasing replacement cartridges, refer to load 5. These cartridge numbers may vary by date stamped on to mix with your HP Photosmart printer, make sure to install the ink cartridges that last for quality, purity and fade...
Reference Guide - Page 16

... the printer, then lift the latch. Printer service or repairs required as a result of non-HP ink will not be covered under warranty. If you are color-coded for the color ink cartridges 3. Chapter 1 produce great results, time after time. Squeeze the gray tab below the appropriate color to the use of printer failure or damage attributable to insert or replace a cartridge.
Reference Guide - Page 17

... also press Select Photos to mix with your HP Photosmart printer, make sure to www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/ recycle/inkjet.html. 4. The copper-colored contacts should be facing the printer as the new cartridge. Note If you are replacing. The ink in ink cartridges that were shipped with the ink in the print head assembly. 5. Close the top cover...
Reference Guide - Page 31

... (18.7 lb). HP Photosmart 8200 series Reference Guide 27 Black printouts: 32 pages per minute Color printouts: 31 pages per minute...Ink cartridges Print speed (maximum) USB support Specifications transparencies, iron-on transfers, or photo paper; 10 sheets of photo paper Output tray 50 sheets of plain paper; 10 cards or envelopes; 25 sheets of labels or iron-on the back cover of this printer...
User's Guide - Page 6

... Maintaining the quality of photo paper 47 Storing photo paper 47 Handling photo paper 48 7 Troubleshooting 49 Printer hardware problems 49 Printing problems 50 Error messages 54 Paper errors 54 Ink cartridge errors 56 Memory card errors 60 Computer and connectivity printing errors 62 8 HP Customer Care 65 HP Customer Care by phone 65 Placing a call 66 Return to...
User's Guide - Page 13

... printing from the photo displayed on the inserted memory card. Print test page: Select to select a color effect. Cartridges: Select to all the photos on the printer screen. - HP Photosmart 8200 series User's Guide 9 This menu option shows the printer address. - The Low setting does not require users of supported memory cards. - Visibility: Select Visible to...
User's Guide - Page 15

... ready to print This section contains information on the back of available HP inkjet paper or to purchase supplies, go to: ● www.hpshopping.com ...resolution images for printing. Special sensors in the HP Photosmart printer detect the paper sensor mark on the following: ● Loading paper ● Inserting ink cartridges ● Inserting memory cards Loading paper Learn how ...
User's Guide - Page 18

... and you have installed the HP Photosmart printer software, you can also find the cartridge numbers in vivid colors that appear on the box. Printer service or repairs required as a result of non-HP ink. Choose Maintain Printer from the pop-up menu. Note HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of printer failure or damage attributable to -life photo...
User's Guide - Page 19

.... 1 Ink cartridge latch for the black ink cartridge 2 Ink cartridge area for the color ink cartridges HP Photosmart 8200 series User's Guide 15 Make sure the power is on, then lift the top cover. From left to insert or replace a cartridge. Lift the latch below an ink cartridge slot to release the gray latch inside the printer. 2. Inserting or replacing the ink cartridges 1.
User's Guide - Page 20

... The first time you are replacing a cartridge, remove the old cartridge by pulling it by the handle, slide the ink cartridge into the empty slot. You must install all six cartridges. Close the top cover. 16 HP Photosmart 8200 series Recycle the old cartridge. The copper-colored contacts should be facing the printer as the ink cartridge is specially formulated to mix...
User's Guide - Page 47

...Noise is covering the ink cartridge contacts or the ink cartridge slot, then reinstall the ink cartridge. Press OK to clean the print head. Recycle or discard the self test report. If print quality problems persist after cleaning HP Photosmart 8200 series User's Guide 43 Manually cleaning the ink cartridge contacts Clean the copper-colored ink cartridge contacts if a message appears on the...
User's Guide - Page 48

... use platen cleaners or alcohol to obtain a replacement ink cartridge. Remove and clean each ink cartridge one at the same time. Do not leave the ink cartridge outside the printer for the other ink cartridges. 8. Hold the ink cartridge by its handle and gently wipe only the copper-colored contacts with persons or property. 44 HP Photosmart 8200 series Repeat if necessary for more...
User's Guide - Page 56

... on ink, replace it. For more information, see Paper errors. No page came out of the printer Cause You may not have begun printing and then cancelled the print job. 52 HP Photosmart 8200 series Clear the printer of the printer or the paper jammed while printing Solution ● The printer may be aligned. For illustrations of the color ink cartridges...
User's Guide - Page 60

... on the back cover of direct sunlight, then press OK and try printing again. Solution You might be used after the device has undergone initialization. The ink in the displayed printer screen prompts. 56 HP Photosmart 8200 series Error message: Replace cartridges soon Cause The indicated ink cartridge(s) are installed. The cartridge numbers you set up and use with the appropriate...
User's Guide - Page 61

... the endof-warranty date on replacing ink cartridges, see Manually cleaning the ink cartridge contacts. Error message: Ink expiration near expiration. The HP Photosmart printer cannot continue printing until the indicated ink cartridge(s) are missing or damaged. Note Text and photo quality will stop . If the empty ink cartridge(s) are no ink cartridges missing from those printed when...
User's Guide - Page 63

... a defective sensor or ink cartridge; Close the paper jam door and the top cover. Solution Contact HP Customer Care. Solution Remove any packing materials. 3. Solution If you align the printer, the alignment might fail. Error message: Ink System Failure Cause The print head assembly or the ink delivery system has failed and the HP Photosmart printer can no longer print...
User's Guide - Page 79

... failure 59 HP Photosmart 8200 series User's Guide 75 See troubleshooting help . See cameras Digital Print Order Format 29 documentation, printer 3 DPOF 29 I ink checking level 45 empty 56 replace soon 56 ink cartridges damaged 57 empty 56 expired 57 HP ink depleted 58 incorrect 56 ink level, checking 15 inserting 15 missing 57 non-HP ink 58 printer alignment 58 replace...

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