When using ink cartridges in you Hewlett Packard printer, occasionally the original or remanufactured HP 300/300XL ink cartridge will cause an error. The most common error being “Ink Cartridges Problem: Remove and reinstall the indicated ink cartridge”.
Whilst this can normally be resolved with some simple troubleshooting (like that found here), it can be difficult to determine which cartridge your printer has a problem with.
What does each symbol mean?
With the 300 series of ink cartridges, Hewlett Packard indicate whether it is the black or colour cartridge with a small symbol found under the message, if your printer has a screen. From the rhombus or semi-circle alone, it is not always particularly obvious which cartridge needs changing, especially with compatible or refilled cartridges that no longer have the original label.
Which symbol represents the black and tri-colour cartridge is shown on the aforementioned label and for this range, but we have detailed which represents which below…
Which printers does this relate to?
This advice related to the HP 300 black (CC640EE), 300 colour (CC643EE), 300XL black (CC641EE) and 300XL tri-colour (CC644EE) cartridges which are used in the printers below.
- HP Deskjet D1600
- HP Deskjet D1660
- HP Deskjet D1663
- HP DeskJet D2500
- HP Deskjet D2560
- HP Deskjet D2563
- HP Deskjet D2600 Series
- HP DeskJet D2660
- HP Deskjet D5560
- HP Deskjet F2400
- HP Deskjet F2420 All-in-One
- HP DeskJet F2480
- HP Deskjet F2488
- HP Deskjet F2492
- HP Deskjet F4200
- HP DeskJet F4210
- HP Deskjet F4213
- HP Deskjet F4240
- HP Deskjet F4272
- HP Deskjet F4275
- HP Deskjet F4280
- HP Deskjet F4283
- HP Deskjet F4288
- HP Deskjet F4500
- HP DeskJet F4580
- HP Deskjet F4583
- HP Envy 100 All-in-One
- HP Envy 110 All-in-One
- HP Envy 114 e-All-in-One
- HP Envy 120 e-All-in-One
- HP Photosmart C4610
- HP Photosmart C4640
- HP Photosmart C4650
- HP Photosmart C4670
- HP Photosmart C4673
- HP Photosmart C4680
- HP Photosmart C4683
- HP Photosmart C4685
- HP Photosmart C4688
- HP Photosmart C4740
- HP Photosmart C4780
- HP Photosmart C4783
- HP Photosmart C4785
- HP Photosmart C4788
- HP Photosmart C4793
- HP Photosmart C4795
- HP Photosmart C4798
- HP Photosmart C4799
You can also follow the links above to these printers individual listings on our store and view everything we currently stock for your inkjet printer.
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