I just put in new ink cart. in my HPdeskjet 5400 and now it does nothing.  HELP?
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did you pull the tape off the cartridge? and is it seated properly
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ok shirley, following the instructions the others have suggested get me to where i need to go, but they do not reveal any ink levels, which is what i expected.\n\nnot all printers allow you to check the ink levels on your system.  mine is a laser and there is a menu on the printer which allows me to find the usage.  however, my daughters doesn't have either.\n\nsometimes you need to watch it yourself.  if you feel that the ink carts you have in the machine have been printing for like forever, feel free to get a new one as a back up.  keep it in a cool dry place, as a warm dry place will dry out the cartridge if kept there too long.\n\nwatch the pages as they print.  when you notice that the ink is getting lighter or you begin to see streaks in the printing it is time to replace the cartridge.  if you are able and wanting to refill them, DO NOT RUN the cartridge empty, as it will ruin the cart and you will not be able to refill it.  once you remove it from the printer, you may dispose of it, place it in a plastic zip close bag with a slightly damp paper towel until it can be refilled, or use it at your local officemax/staples to get a free ream of paper, or maybe your local video store will give you a free movie rental if you turn it in.\n\nagai, not all printers allow you this opportunity.\n\nhope this helps\ngood luck
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Run through the cleaning process in maintenance. If this doesn't work & inks do not need replacing, you may have a problem with your print head. I had to change the print head in my printer when it started printing badly. It was just worn out.
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If you have a lexmark you need to tell the printer that you have installed a new cartridge.\n\nThis is done during the installation procedures, consult manual
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maybe ink related.\nif not you may have lost a connection to the printer, and a removal and reinstall may be necessary.\ngood luck
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Removing and Installing Ink Cartridges \nBe sure you have a new ink cartridge before you begin. Once you start the ink cartridge replacement procedure, you must complete all the steps in one session. \n\nMake sure the EPSON Stylus CX5400 is turned on and not printing. The LCD screen tells you which ink cartridge is low or empty. \nIf your EPSON Stylus CX5400 is low on ink, press the left Menu button until you see Change Cartridge, then press the Color Copy button. \n\nIf your EPSON Stylus CX5400 is out of ink, press the Color Copy button. \n\nThe ink cartridges move to the replacement position.\n\nLift up the scanner.\n\nPinch the tabs on the front and back of the cartridge, lift it out of the printer, and dispose of it carefully.\n\nBefore you remove the new cartridge from its package, shake it four or five times.\n\nUnwrap the new ink cartridge and lower it into its holder, then press down on the top of the cartridge until it clicks in place.\nCaution: Don't touch the green circuit board on the back of the cartridge; you may inhibit normal operation and printing. \n\nIf you need to replace other ink cartridges, repeat steps 4 through 6 before continuing with step 7. \n\nCarefully lower the scanner and press it down until it clicks into place. The EPSON Stylus CX5400 begins charging the ink delivery system.\nThe On light flashes and the EPSON Stylus CX5400 makes noise. Charging takes about 30 seconds. When it's finished, the On light stops flashing and stays on. \n\nCaution: Never turn off the EPSON Stylus CX5400 while the On light is flashing, unless the Stylus CX hasn't moved or made noise for more than 5 minutes.
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Have you got the latest drivers installed for your printer ? Also when you go to print are you selecting your printer or is it set by default and it just selects it anyway ? Just a few thoughts is all :)
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A new printer...was your old printer a USB printer plugged into that port?  If so, try plugging that printer back into that port, then go into System, Hardware, Device manager.\n\nLook for the USB controllers...find the one for the printer, rightclick on it and uninstall it.  Then, remove the old printer, and try the USB plug for the new printer again.  It might be thinking that your new printer is the old one, or not realizng it's not the new one or something like that.  \n\nIf you see that the USB controller in device manager is your new printer, perhaps it didn't quite install right so try uninstalling that one anyway and re-hooking it up and see if the recognition/installation works this time.
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what you need to do is go in ur printer settings & enable da.  cartridge
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I used to have a similar model of printer-scanner. \n\n(The printer has to be turned on when you do this...) You just lift up the front cover (not the scanner cover) and you should be able to see the in cartridges inside. Usually there is a sticker or engraving showing you how the change the cartridges. The cartridges will move to the right side and when they stop you can just pull out the cartridge you want to replace. Open the package of the new cartridge, peel off the protective tape over the print head then plug it in.  \n\nA pamphlet often comes with the ink, with installation instructions. You can, of course visit the HP website for more detailed information. Don't worry, it's pretty easy. Good luck.
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Assuming you put some more paper in the tray, check the print spool queue to see if you need to restart the job that was intrerrupted.\n\nYou should be able to click on the little icon of a printer at the bottom right of your screen.
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Is the port clogged for the black ink? Also I have bought brand new ink cartridges and they were bad (so wouldn't put out the ink) and returned them for a different one and that one worked fine. Try cleaning the heads/ports and if that doesn't take care of it, return the cartridge and for a new one/different one (that one may be no good). Also on the slim off chance, make sure it isn't in backwards. I do know someone who did that. She didn't know how to change one, as her husband had always done it. I had to show her how to put it in right.
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I've read some reviews on this printer, and they all say if one cartridge dries out or is empty, it will not print anything.  You may have to invest in new cartridges.\n\nhttp://www.stormlabs.com/Cameras/Photo_Printers/Reviews/595026/id/17781/
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Most likely the printers internal equipment is dirty, or clogged.\n\n1) Right-click on your Epson Stylus icon, and go to "Properties"\n\n2) Find the tab for the "Printing Defaults" link\n\n3) Click on the "Utility" tab\n\n4) Perform the following procedures:\n\n * Nozzle Check"\n * Head Cleaning\n * Print Head Alignment\n\n-----------------------------------------------------\n\nIf for some reason these steps do not work, it could be that the ink has dried out and the ink cartridge needs to be replaced.\n\nHope this helps.
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if its the same cartridge of course its the right one. maybe its empty? maybe the metal contacts have ink on them? maybe you should turn everything off and turn it back on? maybe you should open whatever software that came with your printer and begin the long and boring process of figuring out why your printer is acting stupid. .... try the easy ways first.
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Try to go to control setting and add it in or just look around. My hp did the same thing just keep playing around with it and it will work. good luck
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unplug the printer and plug it back in.  This should soft boot the printer and get rid of any false errors.\n\nAlthough the better option would be to replace printer with HP, that way you aren't stuck paying outrageous prices for cartridges from dell.