Ink Cartridges Stuck in Cartridge Carrier

Doh!. I have just changed the cartridges in my hp deskjet f2280 al in one. Unfortunately I have put the black cartridge in the colour receptacle and vice versa. Now they will not come out again, so that I can change them over. Please, does anyone have any ideas on how to remove them without smashing the printer to pieces, which is what I am likely to do if I dont get an answer soon :-)

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Welcome to the HP forums.
I understand that you are getting a 'ink cartridge problem' message on your Officejet pro 8630.
I would like to help.
The printer does not have to be reset to recognize regular cartridges.
Try going through the steps in the following document.
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Also, did you call technical support, or the Instant Ink department?
If you called technical support at 1-800-474-6836, then I would recommend calling the Instant Ink Department.
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Hello ,
Welcome back to the HP Support Forums!
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For the document click here: A 'Carriage Jam' Message Displays for HP Photosmart 7520 e-All-in-One Printer Series
Please post back and let me know how everything goes!
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