…to Keep Compatible Ink Cartridges Functioning in Your Printer More printer manufacturers are using firmware updates to block the use of compatible ink cartridges. This is great if you want to push people to buy OEM inks. This is not so great if you don’t want to pay high OEM prices. So, is there a […]
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Common HP Error Codes
“My printer stopped working and is showing an error code. What does it mean? What am I supposed to do now?” Printer error codes are messages or number combinations displayed on the LED display of your printer. They are informational tools meant to point out what is not functioning properly. Here is a list of […]
No Chips Available for the Compatible HP...
Solution: Reuse the Old Chips on the New M507, M428, and M404 Compatible HP Toners Presently, the compatible HP M507, M428, and M404 toner cartridges (CF258A, CF258X, CF289A or CF289X) do not come with chips. These compatible toners will not automatically work when installed in a printer unless you remove the chip from the previously-used […]
Printer Updates May Prevent Ink Cartridg...
Every so often, HP releases a wireless firmware update for printers that interrupts the use of compatible ink cartridges. When you allow your printer to automatically update to the latest firmware version, you take a chance that it may prompt a cartridge problem message on your printer’s display and prevent you from using the current […]
Resolving 10.00.91 Error
Learn what to do when your HP Color LaserJet M855 displays a 10.XY.90 or 10.XY.91 error message during normal operations. The video below demonstrates how to reset the toner gates on the toner cartridges and imaging drums.