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 […]
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8 Easy Tips for Maintaining Your Printer
The most important thing to remember when attempting maintenance on your printer is to be safe. Turn off the power and keep your hands away from fusers, sharp edges, and moving parts. Take precautions to keep yourself and your printer damage-free. 1. Dust and Vacuum When dust, hair, […]
My Printer Won’t Print
“I’ve clicked on the print icon a dozen times and still my printer won’t print!” It happens. There are a number of possible reasons why. To troubleshoot the issue, inspect the following: 1. Check the obvious first; these things are often overlooked. • See if the printer is plugged in and turned on. Make sure […]
What to do for Paper Jams
“A paper jam in my printer? Ugh! Not now!” As if there is ever an opportune time to have your daily grind interrupted. With documents in queue and people waiting, the impulsive response might be to simply yank that darn piece of paper out of the machine, hopeful no damage is done in the process. […]
HP 10.10.00 Error
“Help! My HP printer keeps giving me a 10.10.00 supply memory error!” Stop right there! Nothing is wrong with your printer. The 10.10.00 error is a chip error. “What’s a chip?” you ask. It’s a tiny, rectangular smart chip embedded with integrated circuitry (usually green in color) inserted on the outside of the printer cartridge. This […]