Why does my printer say no ink when it has ink?

This error occurs due to the chip on your cartridge still reporting a low or empty ink level from it’s previous use. The chip itself cannot be reset, so when the cartridge is refilled and then installed into a new machine it will still register as empty.

Why is my HP printer saying I have no ink?

Sometimes an ‘Ink Alert’ or ‘Low on Ink’ message displays on the computer or the printer control panel and the printer does not print. The message is intended as a warning so you can have a replacement cartridge available and avoid possible printing delays.

How do I override an empty ink cartridge?

How to Override HP printer empty cartridge

1. Go to the printer control panel and press the “Menu” button.
2. Using the Left and Right arrow buttons, go to the “Service” setting and press “Enter.”
3. Using the Left and Right arrow buttons again, go to “Restore Defaults” and then press “Enter.”

How do I get my HP printer to recognize a new ink cartridge?

HP printer won’t recognize new ink cartridge:

1. Remove the unrecognised cartridge and put in an older one.
2. Leave your printer alone for around ten minutes.
3. Take the old cartridge out and put the previous one in again.
4. Restart the machine and it should now work.

Why is my HP printer not printing after changing cartridges?

After replacing your printer’s empty ink cartridge, the machine might not print correctly or at all. This often happens when the printer doesn’t recognize the cartridge or “thinks” it’s still empty. These problems are even more common if you refilled the empty cartridge yourself.

How do I get my HP printer to ignore empty cartridges?

How To Disable Ink Cartridge Errors On Hp Printers

1. From the Printer menu, go to Printer Settings.
2. Find the option that allows you to disable HP cartridge protection.
3. Select the disable option.
4. Click Apply and Save if necessary.

Can you print if one cartridge is empty?

You may be able to print when one printer cartridge is empty by adjusting your printer settings, but it depends on the leniency of your printer. Unfortunately, many new printers are designed to block you from printing if a cartridge is out of ink, forcing you to buy more ink at the least convenient time.

How do I know if my HP ink cartridge is empty?

To check the ink levels of your HP printer, open the tool and click Printer/Supply Levels. This will bring up the estimated ink and toner levels. For Windows 10, Android and iOS you’ll need to download HP Smart app. The HP ink levels will be displayed on the app’s home screen.