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Ink cartridge status messages

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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).