Easy Steps to Reset HP Printer Cartridges

Most of us don’t know that whenever the user refills the HP ink cartridges, he/she also needs to reset it so that the printer can print properly. As each HP cartridge is equipped with a chip that connects with the printer, users are guided with the signal to display a low ink warning. The worst part about this is that even if you have refilled the cartridges, the chip still displays the low ink warning until and unless you reset it.

So resetting of the printer cartridges becomes a significant task, however, it takes only a few minutes. In order to know more about the cartridge issues, you can anytime take support from HP printer. Also, in the meantime, if you want to know some easy steps to reset your HP printer cartridge, you can read further.

•    In order to start with the process, you are required to turn the ink cartridge over so that you easily check the contacts. Also, you need to ensure that they have turn around the ink cartridge so that the copper contacts are at the bottom of the cartridge as you start checking it.

•    You also need to place tape over the top contact in the second row from the left side of the ink cartridge. You can be sure about the as it will be the seventh copper contact from the list. Now, all you are supposed to do now is to place the ink cartridge in the printer. And as soon as you have placed it, the printer will automatically start running the alignment.

•    Also, you need to remove the ink cartridge after the process of alignment is completely over. Now make sure that you have left the tape over the contact followed by placing the tape over the top contact in the second row from the right side. It is the sixth copper contact. Replace the ink cartridge in the printer and let the printer run the alignment page.

•    When it’s done, you are now supposed to remove the cartridge after the second alignment followed by removing both the pieces of tape and make sure that you have removed the entire adhesive residue.

•    As you precede further to complete the last step, you are supposed to place the ink cartridge in the printer carriage. The printer will now display a window showing the ink level as full.

In case, you found the above mentioned steps difficult, you can contact HP customer support in order to take expert guidance on the same. However, you can avail the customer service number from a reliable online directory, Contactforhelp.