About Error Older Generation Cartridge
“Error Older Generation Cartridge” typically refers to an error message that may appear on a printer or other electronic device when attempting to use a cartridge that is not compatible with the device or is from an older generation. HP printers have efficiently reshaped our lives from home and personal, small businesses to large-scale businesses and office printing requirements, to the smart world of portable printing options for the innovators who are always on the go! This support is served to you through LaserJet series, Desk Jet series, multi-function wireless printers, portable photo sticker printers, HP Ink Advantage Ultra printers, HP Tank printers, office laser printers, large format printers, etc.
Causes Older Generation Cartridge Error Message HP Printer
These exceptional printing devices come with a promise to give you an efficient and smooth printing experience. But there are days when your printer does not function well or gets stuck and shows errors. It becomes practically impossible to reach out to a technician every time your printer shows any error. Therefore we recommend having a general awareness of common printer errors. This article is written exactly for that purpose. In this article, we will discuss ‘HP Printer error older generation cartridge’ in detail in order to back you up in case you are facing this error in your HP printer.
Let us first understand what is- ‘An HP Printer error older generation cartridge?’
When your HP printer shows this error message that states- ‘HP Printer error older generation cartridge’, then as the name suggests the issue is about the incompatible error. Your printer reads the cartridges with the help of the copper chips present on the cartridges. The incompatibility is because of the mismatch of the date of manufacture of the printer cartridge and your HP printer. As a result, your printer shows up error messages such as:
- When your HP printer shows- ‘Cartridge(s) for older generation printer.’
- When your HP printer shows- ‘Incompatible Older Cartridge.’
- When your HP printer shows- ‘Older cartridge.’
- When your HP printer shows- ‘Older Generation Cartridge.’
- When your HP printer shows- ‘Older Generation Cartridge Installed.’
Troubleshooting Steps HP Printer Error Older Generation Cartridge
How to resolve the issue when your printer shows the error message- ‘HP Printer error older generation cartridge’?
When your HP printer shows this error message- ‘HP Printer Error older generation cartridge’ then please follow the below-mentioned steps to resolve the matter. Please make sure you follow the steps in the given order:
- Connect your HP printer directly to a wall outlet. Please don’t use a power surge or power hub as you need a direct power connection to complete this process.
- Now please have a closer look at the paper tray. Check if there is any paper stuck in the paper tray.
- Now you need to inspect the toner cartridge. Here’s how you can do so:
- Firstly remove the cartridge.
- Ensure it is free from sealing tape and the orange packing material.
- Now check if there is any damage to the memory chip of the cartridge.
- Carefully check the surface of the imaging drum. It is located at the bottom of the toner cartridge. Please be sure that you don’t touch the roller-imaging drum as any scratch or fingerprint on the imaging drum can cause quality issues in print quality.
- In case you find fingerprints or any scratches or any kind of damage on the imaging drum, you need to replace the toner entirely.
- You can try to clean the contacts and marks that are present on top of the toner with the help of a pencil eraser.
- Now slowly and gradually insert the toner. Observe carefully and look for any marks.
- As you will insert the toner, you will see two contacts that are sticking out of a black plastic part that flips up to meet the toner.
- You should try to clean these contacts with the help of a pencil eraser to see if it helps.
- If your printer doesn’t respond, you can try using the old toner to see if it still recognizes it.
- If none of the above steps work, then the issues lie with the hardware of your HP printer. You can contact our team of experts for assistance.
If the above step fails, then ensure you are using genuine cartridges and toners.
- You can easily check the authenticity of the cartridge in your hand by matching the product’s code and other details with the information available online.
- You can also buy authentic cartridges and toners online.
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