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These are the possible ink cartridge status messages:
OK: The cartridge is working normally, with no known problems.
Missing: There is no cartridge present, or it is not correctly connected to the printer.
Low: The ink level is low.
Very low: The ink level is very low.
Empty: The cartridge is empty.
Reseat: You are recommended to remove the cartridge and then reinsert it.
Replace: You are recommended to replace the cartridge with a new cartridge.
Expired: It is past the cartridge's expiration date.
Non-HP: The cartridge contains ink not made by HP.
Wrong: The cartridge family or model is wrong, or it has been inserted wrongly.
Altered: The cartridge has been altered (refilled).