How to reset ink levels on HP 5550? Started Sep 15, 2002. I think there was a trick for older HP printers to cover some of the contacts on the cartridge and the printer reset the counter. Fotografer wrote: Hi ch2s, I believe the ink levels cannot be reset like Epson chipped carts, or be overridden in this sense. But you might want to. HP® 61 Cartridge Installation and Troubleshooting Guide The HP® 61 ink cartridge, also known as the CH561WN, is inarguably one of the most popular HP cartridges out there due to its wide availability and its compatibility with a boatload of competitively priced home and office inkjet printers.
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With some HP DeskJet printers, you need to fool the printer into thinking you have replaced the old ink cartridge with a new ink cartridge instead of a refilled ink cartridge that you filled yourself. If the printer keeps telling you to replace the ink cartridge or the ink level still reads empty, you can reset the printer so that it will recognize the refilled ink cartridge as new and read the ink level as full, or close to it.
Step 1
Remove the ink cartridge from the printer carriage. Turn the cartridge over so that you are looking at the copper contacts. The contacts should be the closest to you. If the contacts are at the top of the ink cartridge, turn it around so the contacts are closest to you.
Step 2
Place a small piece of clear tape over the seventh copper contact in the second row of contacts from the left side. Place the cartridge back in the printer. Tell the printer to run an alignment. When the alignment is done, remove the cartridge.
Step 3
Keep that piece of tape on the contact. On the right side of the cartridge, in the second row from the right, place a small piece of tape over the sixth copper contact. Place the ink cartridge in the printer. Run an alignment page again.
Remove the ink cartridge when the alignment is done. Remove the tape, making sure to remove the sticky residue when you remove the tape. Place the cartridge in the printer. The printer is ready.
Items you will need
- Clear tape
- Printing paper
- Refilled ink cartridge
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HP Inkjet printers have the ability to check the current level of ink in a cartridge. However, some models send false warnings that require an override to print your documents. Affected models sold between September 6, 2001 and September 1, 2010 are part of a class-action settlement. Printers purchased from HP after this time don't have this problem, and typically report accurate ink levels. For business owners working around false warnings, you can still get your printouts.
1.Check the dialog box that appears when you try to print with an empty or low ink level cartridge. If available, check the 'Don't Show This Again' message when the low ink warning pops up.
2.Check the LCD print notification screen on your printer. Often, you can press the center button, or 'OK' to bypass the low print warning and continue printing.
3.Rotate the print cartridges and run the printer on a test page. Then, replace the print cartridges into the proper slots. This doesn't work with models that have specially designed cartridges for each color.
4.Click on the Windows orb and then 'Devices and Printers.' Find your printer under the 'Printer and Faxes' section and right-click on it to select 'Properties.' If the port tab exists, click on the 'Port' tab and deselect 'Enable Bi-Directional Support.' Click 'Apply and then 'OK.'
Tips
- Avoid printing on a printer with one or more empty cartridges. You can damage the printer heads requiring the purchase of a new printer or costly repairs.
- If you purchased ink cartridges for use on specific models of HP printers, you may be eligible to receive compensation in the form of e-credits for a future purchase of HP products. Check the details of the settlement to determine if you qualify for an e-credit. Some of the requirements including purchasing an affected model from September 6, 2001 to September 1, 2010. You also can't be affiliated in any way with HP.
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