Report Error Code HP Printer
We use HP printers across 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, and don’t even realize how smooth these printers have made our printing experience.
Yet there are days when we face printer errors and at times go clue less about the solution. Don’t worry, this article is just written for that purpose. In this article we will discuss the scenario when your printer shows this HP Printer Error Message -‘Printer error report.’
Causes Report Error Message HP Printer
Causes:
There can several reasons why your printer shows this error message. Some of them are:
- Usage of fake ink cartridges.
- Low levels of ink in the cartridges.
- Empty or exhausted cartridges.
- When cartridges are not properly vented and seated.
- Dusty or dirty Print head.
- Faulty Print head.
Troubleshooting Steps HP Printer Error Report
Let us now fix the error- ‘Printer error report.’
Let us now look at the ways you can resolve this error. Please follow the instructions given below in the mentioned order:
Solution 1:
Resolving this issue is pretty straightforward. You can do so by following steps carefully:
- Ensure that you are using genuine ink cartridges in your HP Printer and genuine ink toners.
Note: You can check the authenticity of your ink cartridges online by supplying the product code.
If the problem still persists you should now move on to the second step.
Solution 2:
Another probability is low or zero levels of ink present in your ink cartridges. With the following given instructions, you can resolve the matter:
- Check the estimated Ink levels by checking printer control panel on your PC.
Note: When the estimated ink levels display- ‘low-ink levels’ message or when the print outs become unacceptable, then you should consider replacing the ink cartridges.
Solution 3:
You can try cleaning the ink cartridges vents and contacts to resolve the matter with the help of distilled water and a clean cotton lint-free cloth. Follow these steps to clean it:
- Please switch your HP printer on.
- Open the ink cartridge access door.
- Remove the cartridges by pressing the tab on the front and place them safely on a clean paper.
- Examine the vent area.
- Wipe any accumulated ink in the vent with a lint free cloth and place the cartridges back in.
Solution 4:
You can replace any exhausted or low ink level cartridge in the following ways:
Removing the cartridge:
- Switch on your printer by pressing the power button.
- Please allow some time to your printer to get ready.
- While the printer is still on, open the ink cartridge access door.
- You will notice that the print carriage will move to the center.
- Give the carriage a little while till it becomes idle.
- Press the tab on the front of the ink cartridge, and now you can remove the cartridge from the slot.
Re-installing a new cartridge:
- Ensure that the new cartridge is free from sealing tape and any packing material.
- Check if there is any damage on the memory chip of the cartridge.
- Face the contacts of the new cartridge towards the print head of your printer.
- Slide the new ink cartridge into the empty slot.
- Press down the ink cartridge and ensure it is perfectly seated.
Caution:
- When you are interesting the cartridge don’t lift the latch which is placed next to the carriage. It may result in another error related to incorrect seating of the cartridges. It can cause printing problems. Therefore the latch should stay down as you install the cartridges.
- You should never switch off your HP printer when a cartridge is missing. This is important to prevent any excess usage of ink when the cartridge is supplied to the printer; it prevents any possible damage to the ink system of your HP printer.
The Scope of Services:
- The above steps should help you resolve the ‘Printer error report’ error, but you may still need some technical assistance.
- To help you in need, our Printer Tech Support team for resolutions is always available.
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