HPdeskjet 832c not able to read ink cartridge

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Printer was working just fine, then orange warning light indicating ink
catridge problem started blinking. Replaced cartridge with new one, still
blinking. Ran cartridge cleaning and allignment routines, manually cleaned
contacts with alcohol and Q-tip - light still blinking. HP support for
inkjet printers no longer exists - any suggestions. (I cannot afford a new
printer right now, sorry)
 
vBreezo said:
Printer was working just fine, then orange warning light indicating ink
catridge problem started blinking. Replaced cartridge with new one, still
blinking. Ran cartridge cleaning and allignment routines, manually cleaned
contacts with alcohol and Q-tip - light still blinking. HP support for
inkjet printers no longer exists - any suggestions. (I cannot afford a new
printer right now, sorry)
Using Staples remanufactured cartridges - which had been working just fine and I did remove the protective cover before installing; there is no tape over the connecting points.
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vBreezo said:
Printer was working just fine, then orange warning light indicating ink
catridge problem started blinking. Replaced cartridge with new one, still
blinking. Ran cartridge cleaning and allignment routines, manually cleaned
contacts with alcohol and Q-tip - light still blinking. HP support for
inkjet printers no longer exists - any suggestions. (I cannot afford a new
printer right now, sorry)
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vBreezo said:
Printer was working just fine, then orange warning light indicating ink
catridge problem started blinking. Replaced cartridge with new one, still
blinking. Ran cartridge cleaning and allignment routines, manually cleaned
contacts with alcohol and Q-tip - light still blinking. HP support for
inkjet printers no longer exists - any suggestions. (I cannot afford a new
printer right now, sorry)
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When you say that HP support for inkjet printers no longer exists, did
you try to email HP and get that response?

You seem to have tried most of the common remedies, but here are a few
links where you may get some more ideas:

HP Deskjet 800 Series Printers - Fixing Blinking Lights
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...dlc=en&product=61011&lang=en&docname=bpd09169

HP Inkjet Supplies - Print Cartridge Errors
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...docname=bpa00299&product=61011&dlc=en&lang=en

HP deskjet 830c e-mail support
http://wwemail.support.hp.com/fd2/E...s&sni=hpdeskjet811052&aoid=null&lang=en&cc=us

http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/

HP support forums - overview and FAQs
http://forums1.itrc.hp.com/service/forums/bizsupport/helptips.do?
 
Lem,
THank you for your response - I did e-mail HP; the response was that they
no longer offer support for the deskjet that I own and suggested I go to
HP/go/Support, which I did. There only solution was to replace cartridges,
which I also did ($52 worth at Staples)

The links you provided are very useful and I will save them. However, they
too put all the blame on the ink cartridges. There are no diagnostics or
repair kits available for that series of printer. There were several other
posts with the same problems so it seems to be a common condition.

It appears that HP would rather we just dispose of the plastic printers when
they develop malfunctions and go out and buy a new model. With what I have
spent on replacement ink cartridges already, that would have been a cheaper
solution.

THank you for your help - The links may prove useful in the future.

vBreezo
 
You could buy a new HP printer that uses identical ink cartridges
which would save you the $$$ and give you a new start.
Check eBay for many HP printers starting at $1.00
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