Won't align cartridge

replace black ink cartage. have to align cartages. print scan page. don't detect scan page.
every time that I try to align it prints a new page. I have wastes half of a new cartage just trying to align this **bleep**ing thing
I want to disable the pop up on my computer that say printer not aligned... I don't give a **bleep** about it being aligned.
This will be the last **bleep**ing HP printer I ever buy..
Tired of haveing to align cartage every **bleep**ing time I replace one.
Will be sending Hp all the scan pages that I HAD to print.

Hi toddh39,
I would first try cleaning the cartridge contacts in case there's some debris there.
You can also try resetting the printer, directions can be found in this document > A 'Used or Counterfeit Cartridge Detected' or 'Counterfeit Cartridge Advisory' Message Displays for ...
This document also offers troubleshooting steps for this particular problem > 'Ink Cartridge Problem,' 'Incompatible Ink Cartridge,' or 'Ink Cartridge Failure' Message Displays o...
Thanks!
I work on behalf of HP.

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Did you try only installing the black cartridge? The printer may have a single cartridge mode

HP 2210 cartridges won't align

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Try this:
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Printer prints blank pages despite cleaning, won't align

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Hi @bhoover64,
I see that you are getting blank pages and the printer won't align. I can help you with this.
Make sure the printer is connected directly to a wall outlet. (don't use a power hub or a surge protector) This ensures the printer is receiving full power and may help this situation.
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HP HSC 950 Printer "Press to Align Cartridges" loop - how do I get it to print?

Hi,
I have a HP HSC 950 All-In-One printer that always returns to the display message "press enter to align print cartridges", even after a complete print alignment is performed and looks fine.   I can't get past this to print anything.   I've wasted a lot of ink and time trying to get past this message. Can anyone help?
I encouter this error when the printer is plugged into a notebook running Windows XP or when it is connected to a router that accepts print jobs from i-mac computer running OS 10.4.   The link below should get you to the HP page featuring the product I am writing about.
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The solution was to replace the color cartridge, as suggested in a previous post by Bob Headrick. Thanks, Bob!
Re: hp psc 2175 align cartridges
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11-17-2008 02:33 PM
The message you are seeing is a result of the alignment not completing. Load fresh plain white paper then press enter to print an alignment page. THe alignment will not succeed if the color cartrdige is empty. Steps to troubleshoot alignment failures are available here.
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Bob Headrick, Microsoft MVP Windows Expert - Consumer.
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CS4 Photomerge Won't Align Images Correctly

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Photosmart c4599 is stuck on align cartridge

My Photosmart C4599 is stuck on align cartridges. I've turned it off and unplugged it from the computer and the outlet several times (as the HP print doctor has recommended this). I can't get the display window to move from the screen telling me to load plain paper then hit OK. Nothing on the printer works, including the cancel button and the off button. Is there some way to manually reset the device, other than simply unplugging it? My scanner doesn't work at this point, but the printer does continue to print.

Hi DJFH,
I see that the printer is stuck on the screen for aligning cartridges. I can help you.
I would do a hard reset to see if that will resolve the issue.
Leave the printer on and unplug the power cable from the printer and wall outlet for 60 seconds.
Then reconnect the power cable to the printer and wall outlet rather than a surge protector.
This ensures the printer is receiving full power and may help this situation.
Please check your private messages for additional steps to try.
In the forum beside your handle name just click on the envelope to view it.
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Can't get past align cartridges

Several times when I try to start a print job, the press enter align cartridges message comes on. I do that but it stays on. I cannot print.

Hey @sandy91,
Welcome to the HP Support Forum. I understand you're getting a recurring prompt to align the cartridges on your HP PSC 2175 All-in-One Printer. I would like to assist you with this. I have some suggestions that may help you get past this prompt.
The first thing I suggest is to plug the printer into the wall outlet directly if it is currently in a power surge protector or extension cord. This may sound silly but this will ensure the printer is getting full power and may eliminate any unnecessary troubleshooting. If the printer is no longer getting full power from the power surge or extension cord it may give false errors, have poor connection, paper feed issues and quality issues.
I recommend you perform a 'hard reset':
1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer.
2. Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
3. Wait 60 seconds.
4. Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer.
5. Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
Next, if the issue persists, I recommend you remove and re-insert all ink cartridges. The printer will prompt you to scan the alignment page as before - do so accordingly. If the issue continues after this I do advise that you call our technical support at 800-474-6836. If you live outside the US/Canada Region, please click the link below to get the support number for your region.
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-phone-assist.html
Thanks for posting in the HP Support Forum. Best of luck!
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Align cartridges

i keep getting "align cartridges" -- i've take one out - both out - nothing words -- will not print anything. slap it or kick it or buy another brand??

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I have an HP OfficeJet J4680 All-In-One
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I am now trying to get it to work with 2 new cartridges and getting more and more frustrated.
I was able to run a TEST page; the colors were not as bright or bold as they should be
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Hi Angie517,
I would like to help you with the poor print quality you are experiencing. Please use the following document to troubleshoot the issue. This will guide you through the necessary steps; Printed Colors Are Not the Colors Expected.
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If you are in Canada or US call 800 474 6836, or you can Contact HP Worldwide.
Although the printer may be out of warranty, HP can discuss what options are available, they may even be able to offer you a discount on a newer model.
I hope this helps.
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> Hi! I'm having pesky IE
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>
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>
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HP Officejet Pro 8500 A909G - Catridges won't align/new cartridges show low ink level

My 8500 tries to align after new cartridges installed, followed by "alignment failure" message. Initially started when I tried to print simple black type document and it came out blank. I have reset, unplugged, re-installed the cartridges, and still no improvement.

Hello David_W,
Welcome to the HP Forums.
I see that you are having an issue with an Alignment error.
I do have some steps that we can take to troubleshoot this issue.
First off, please make sure that you have the printer power cable connected directly to a wall outlet and not a power bar/strip. Here is a document that uses a LaserJet printer as an example but it is meant for HP products in general. Please click on the following link that explains the Issues when Connected to an Uninterruptible Power Supply/Power Strip/Surge Protector.
I have also located a document on An 'Alignment failed' Error Message Displays on the Printer Control Panel.
Please feel free to write me back if you have any other questions or concerns.
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Cartridges on Photosmart C4480 won't align

I inserted a new color cartridge. When I print the page, first step in making sure cartridges are aligned, it comes out in black only. If I printout an email, or attached document, the color does not show at all. The ink indicator shows that there is a color cartridge with plenty of ink. I have just cleaned the cartridges.

Hi @marionhp
Alignment failures are generally caused by quality issues, and since the color ink is not printing, I suggest using the following document to troubleshoot the issue; Missing Colors in Printout.
I hope this helps.
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HP Officejet Pro 8500 Premier prints only in black/MAC USER & won't align?

PROBLEM # 1) I've replaced all my ink cartridges, but can't find out why my printer is now only printing in black? I'm a MAC user, so I want to print in color, and am trying to find instructions for a MAC on how to get back to printing in color?
ACTION TAKEN #1
UPDATE: I've done a three level cleaning of the printer heads, which DOES print in color and each color block now looks great. The printer heads were not printing any color blocks, but the pink color block, until the first third level cleaning. I then cleaned the printer heads a second time all the way through the third level.
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ACTION TAKEN #2
I found this very detailed report and video on cleaning printer heads, alignment issues, and calibrate line feeds;
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Hi monkplayer,
It looks like your problem is solved? There wasn't a problem with the printer itself, just the printer settings on your Mac?
This is good information though. We don't always have detailed solutions for customers that are using Safari, since it is hard to write instructions for the general public with specific steps for each operating system.
Best of luck,
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