Bogus Ink Stink
from the terrorists-and-organized-crime-oh-my! dept
Who knew the printer ink business was so nasty? It's well known that printer companies make their money on the ridiculously high margins from selling the actual inkjet cartridges - and not the printers themselves. This is why they work hard to convince people not to buy third-party ink cartridges. In some cases they even try to force you to only use their own ink cartridges. Lexmark is even suing a company that reverse engineered a chip that forces their printers to only use their ink. However, beyond third-party ink cartridges, there is (apparently) an even bigger problem for the printer companies: counterfeit ink. Apparently, a relatively large percentage of ink cartridges sold that appear to be legitimate cartridges are actually fakes. They are often found online, but they're increasingly showing up in retail establishments too. While I'm sure the scary warnings about these cartridges (they'll break your printer! they'll come half full! they'll spray ink everywhere!) might be true in some cases, a lot of this article appears like FUD from the printer companies. They even go so far to accuses terrorists, along with organized crime, for running the counterfeit operations - though, when pressed, they admit they haven't been able to establish the terrorist link. The real issue is probably that the printer companies are charging too much for their ink cartridges (these days, a single ink cartridge replacement costs almost as much as the printer itself). There wouldn't be quite the same market for counterfeit goods if the printer makers didn't artificially inflate the price so much.
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Bogus Ink by Anonymous Coward on Jul 2nd, 2003 @ 11:01am
"The real issue is ... printer companies are charging too much for their ink cartridges .... There wouldn't be quite the same market for counterfeit goods if the printer makers didn't artificially inflate the price so much."
Yup. The ridiculous manufacturers margins on name brand ink cartridges provides the environment that makes counterfeit cartridges equally if not even more profitable for retailers/resellers and a seeming bargin for printer owners.
I've probably never bought a counterfeit cartridge simply because the only time I ever bought a name brand cartridge was when I failed to plan ahead and ran out of ink on a Sunday afternoon and had to print up a report for a Monday morning meeting. (It really pained me to spend $20+ for one black ink cartridge!)
Two weeks ago I stocked up at a computer show. A bundle of 3 black+3color cartridges for my Epson 760 was $14.00! I bought two bundles for $28.00, tax included. vs $20+ for one black ink cartridge at a dealer. I've used this same "brand" before and have never had a problem with either the cartridges or quality of the color/ink. Sorry Epson, you are the biggest contributor to the problem.
It'll be interesting to see how PC World's follow-up on compatible cartridges read.
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Ah, irony... by Oliver Wendell Jones on Jul 2nd, 2003 @ 11:06am
I click on the reply link and what pops up at the bottom of the new page? An add for cheap inkjet cartridges... :-)
The problem with printer manufacturers is that they've basically painted themselves into a corner. In an effort to increase the demand for cartridges, they've been dumping printers at ridiculously low prices the past few years. They then include half-full cartridges with the printer so that you will soon need to replace the cartridge with one of their expensive refills.
The only way to get out of this situation is to raise the price of their printers so they can reduce the cost of their cartridges - but, it's much like the airline industry where everybody wants to raise fares but everyone is afraid to do until someone else admits defeat and raises fares, then suddenly all the competition jumps on the higher fares bandwagon and follows along. Then a few months later when profits have started dropping off again due to decreased sales, everybody stands around and waits for one brave company to drastically cut fares and then they all follow suite again.
The printer companies are in that same boat waiting for someone to show some guts and raise their printer prices so they can all follow suit.
I started advising printer buyers away from Lexmark a few years back when they started drastically cutting printer prices because I saw what was happening with their cartridge costs.
Where I work, we have a deal with a national office supply company, and twice a year we're allowed to show our work ID and qualify for 12% off of anything in the store. I went to use my discount to pick up replacement Lexmark cartridges for a friend and the difference in cost between the printer and the two cartridges it used was less than $10. Does that mean that the printer only costs $10 to manufacture? I don't think so...
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HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Anonymous on Jul 2nd, 2003 @ 2:36pm
About a month ago, The Inquirer ran a story (http://www.theinquirer.net/?article=9220) about the built-in expiration date on HP print cartridges. There is an IC built into the carts that permanently disables the cartridge a set number of days after the manufacture date, even if there is plenty of ink left. No wonder 3rd party ink is so popular!!!
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Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Anonymous Coward on Jul 3rd, 2003 @ 3:47am
As with many Inquirer stories that is not true
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Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Anonymous Coward on Jul 5th, 2003 @ 9:05pm
Read the label. HP cartiridges have an expiration date after which they won't work.
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Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Gregg Schrader on Aug 9th, 2003 @ 1:22pm
Your wrong. They do expire. Only way I have found is to set date back a year or so.
Its a hassle but it works.
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Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by MadPrinterUser on Mar 21st, 2004 @ 6:44am
Yes it is true... My HP14 black and color cartridges just informed me that they were expired (one a couple of days after the other). Here's is a way to get around it without too much hassle.
http://www.interex.org/insidehp/articles/insidehp02.04.03.html
End Around: Chicago Tribune reporter Jim Coates wrote that his HP printer quit on him one day, telling him that the black ink cartridge had expired. A spare ink cartridge yielded the same results. HP support told Coates that the printer software reads a date code on cartridges and blocks their use after a set length of time. He was told the block could not be bypassed. But it can: "The best way to defeat such a software scheme that uses a computer's internal clock to enforce software copy protection or check expiration dates is to set the computer to a past year when the days of the week for every month fall on the same dates as this year," Coates wrote. "Do this and your calendar continues to be accurate, and you fool the enforcers. The pattern of dates associated with specific days usually rotates every six or 11 years and always every 28 years. So, the 1997 calendar is exactly like the 2003 calendar, and so is the 1975 one. Set your clock/calendar to either year to fool the printer cartridge expiration-date check."
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Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by AngryAtHP on Jul 21st, 2004 @ 12:00pm
I have a HP Officejet d135 All-In-One printer. My black ink cartridge is over 80% full, yet I'm getting the "black ink cartridge expired" error message. I have tried the following methods:
1) the Jim Coates procedure by changing the year from July 2004 to July 1999 since the days of the week matched. I did this on the printer and the computer.
2) power rebooted both the printer and computer.
3) removed and re-installed the HP printer software.
None of these methods stopped that dreaded error message. Am I doing something wrong?
I'm so mad that if I have to purchase replacement cartridges, they won't be HP cartridges. And my next printer won't be a HP either.
I've been told that OEM's have dropped prices on their printers because they make up the profit loss through the ongoing sales of over-priced ink cartridges. I'm starting to believe this.
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Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by John Robertson on Jun 5th, 2005 @ 11:47am
Thank you so much for the info on how to defeat the cartridge expiration date. It is a simple solution, but I was befuddled. I was extrememly pissed that I had purchased the expensive OEM cartridge only to have HP essentially steal it from me by have it expire while it was perfectly functional. When I bought my HP 2250TN, they failed to inform me that there would be a penalty levied against me if I failed to use it enough.
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Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Mikis on Dec 7th, 2005 @ 7:18pm
I tried that. I set the date 11 yrs. back. It did not work!
The only thing that works for me (with my HP Photosmart 7350) is a procedure where you cover specific contacts in the back of the cartridge.
I anyone is intested send me an e-mail and I'll attach the procedure
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Re: Ah, irony..._Bulk INK is the answer! by Kosmas Geo. Synadinos on Dec 7th, 2005 @ 7:31pm
It is imagine how few people do not know how to use BULK INK to refill their ungodly expensive cartridges sold by these immoral printer manufacturers.
I have no problem for them to make a LOT of profit. What drives me up the wall is their greed!
PLEASE go to:
http://www.theprinterinkwarehouse.com/
and see if they have BULK INK for your printer.
I'm a retired engineer and have talked to a number of people who either are affraid to try or they do not know how to READ the supplied instructions, for cartridge refilling, so as not to make a mess of their hands, clothes, etc.
I have been refilling cartridges for about 2 yrs now. I am involved in EVENT VIDEOGRAPHY and use a lot of color printing...
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Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by M Flex on Dec 21st, 2005 @ 9:34pm
Hello, I am looking for the fix on the 7350 ink cartridge... I just got my tri color filled and although it prints from my memory card... my mac G4 keeps telling me the color cart is empty.. Please help ...Thanks in advanced
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Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Tom Pilkington on Dec 22nd, 2005 @ 9:57pm
I would like very much to know the procedure you use to trick the HP ink cart expiration date. Thanks Tom
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Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Mel on Feb 5th, 2006 @ 8:09am
Yes I have the same problem with my caarts.Nice people we buy from huh? Please send me the info on the cart contacts you spoke of.Thanks.. Mel
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Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Jane Braun on Feb 16th, 2006 @ 7:58pm
Please let me know the procedure to trick the HP ink cart expiration date
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Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Jonathan Quon on Feb 17th, 2006 @ 2:46pm
Did your unit complain about 'expired' OR 'failed' ink cart? I'd like to see the 'how to' on the contact cover procedure. Can you send it to:
jquon@archnet.com
Thanks,
Jonathan
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Hilary on Mar 11th, 2006 @ 4:55pm
I would like to know the procedure you mention to cover specific contacts on the back of the cartridge. Thanks,
Hilary
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Ill never own another HP product by Shane on Mar 19th, 2006 @ 8:53am
I have an HP d145 which I was talked into buying, and, foolish as I was, I thought, since it was pretty pricey, that it would last and be a good investment. WRONG! I mainly wanted it as a fax. It had 2 cartridges like trays for paper and the auto feeder tray on top I liked. THAT was what I was sold on...I didnt even care if it connected to the PC...Sometimes I make copies...Not often....SO...I get alot of faxes, but now, since the color cart has expired This machine is rendered TOTALLY USELESS!!! They reason that, if allowed to run dry ,the machine would be damaged.. SO WHAT...ITS MY DAMN MACHINE. I PAID GOOD MONEY FOR IT...LET ME BREAK IT ...because HP, in their thoughtfulness, of wanting to hold our hand and be sure we dummies wouldnt break our toys,..Well they essentially had the same result!! .I HAVE A MACHINE THAT DOESNT WORK....
Oh but wait...simply go out an purchase some NEW HP INK, an investment of a small fortune,.printheads, carts...
HP is simply greedy and sees their customers as idiots.
So...does anyone know a way to override the expire date for the HP 14 carts...I refilled them and got IDS errors...got a fix for that ( THANKS!) then there was no red even though cart full....So again researched and Joila! SOAKED the magenta print head in windex....But wait...when I reinstalled it...Got an Expirery for the black...JEEZ!...So I set the date back...to a year before the expiration on the cart and everything worked fine !!!! The days of the week didnt even match...But then I foolishly installed the d145 software because ...well cuz I was stupid... And it still printed fine...I dont print a large volume everyday ..and actually did not use it at all for a few weeks (A competitors printer maybe?) Then, sneakily, the HP software told MY machine the real date and Now I have a big ugly LOUD and virtually USELESS waste of money electronics device...
HP makes it so that NOTHING works ..EVEN THE FEATURES THAT DONT REQUIRE PRINTING....SCAN PERHAPS? I THINK NOT...Transfer photos.? Guess again...So again...I have full ink cartridges that I thouroughly cleaned and reprimed and had working beautifully...and somehow HP robs me of my right to use MY MACHINE the way I see fit but because they are a scandalous greedy company...I MUST purchase overpriced and low quality ink and seperate printheads to boot regardless of EVERYTHING was WORKing FINE AND had just been refilled and cleaned . I AM FUMING MAD ...CAN YOU TELL? Its getting worse for the consumer with DRM etc etc...You know I think once I pay for something ...ITS MINE. But they change that more and more everyday...HELL YES TRADE MUSIC WITH FRIENDS AND DVDS AND ANYTHING ELSE...LOOK at the way these people live and they whine on a few less CDs sold..They collude with each other and keep the prices VERY OVERPRICED and then complain when sales slump because " piracy" BS...I bought the CD or the ALBUM ...If I recorded a cassette for my car or gave to a friend....Im not paying again and again!...Sorry I digresss....WHEW! So please ...am I out of luck with this...Date on PC setback and still nothing...Now each will be expiring 1 by 1 so am I doomed to throwing this junker away ...Ill buy a new one before investing $200 for ink! Thanks HP!
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Sheila on Mar 30th, 2006 @ 6:28am
I am interested in the procedure.
Thanks
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Sheila on Mar 30th, 2006 @ 6:30am
I am interested in the procedure.
Thanks
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Ed Rhindress on Apr 6th, 2006 @ 12:18pm
Guess what - It is true - I'm here with my HP Business Inkjet 2230 printer that is showing my "Yellow ink cartridge expired" and it is still over 1/2 full. I can print out a demo page and it looks perfect but my printer will not let me print anything else.
In Canada these ink cartridge cost $35-$50. The printer needs four of them to work. There are also separate printer heads (four) that also cost over $35 each. If they all go at the same time it costs les to buy a new $300 printer.
These prices are a joke...these companies are making a 1000% profit. More power to people making and selling counterfeit ink cartridges.
When are we all going to start demanding fair prices???
I'm going on ebay after I'm done to look at buying cheap (fake) ink cartridges.
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Re: Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Neil on Apr 9th, 2006 @ 9:23am
I have a HP cp1700. It uses #10 and #11 carts. One for each color. They have expired!!! Help - I can't afford to print my newsletter without refilling these carts.
The contacts seem to be on the printheads not the carts. Which contacts to cover to once again use this printer that I have over $800.00 invested in?????
You can sometimes recover a dried out printhead by soaking the head in a weak solution of Iso Propol Alcohol and a drop or two of dishwishing liquid.
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by Bart Perkins on Apr 17th, 2006 @ 6:30am
Please send me the procedure
thanks
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Neil G. Wallace on Apr 21st, 2006 @ 8:58am
Please email me the procedure for fixing expired carts.
Thank you fvery very much!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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HP14 expired cartridges by Anonymous Coward on May 2nd, 2006 @ 6:21pm
please send me the procedure, thanks!
m.hurtt@comcast.net
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Focus on the printer, not the ink cartridge by haiki on May 10th, 2006 @ 8:48am
I don't know where to start? But what Anonymous had posted is true!. But my argument, however, is not with the ink cartridge, it's with the printer......and Hewlett Parkard!
Think about any ink cartridge, for example, HP ink cartridge that has a warranty. Bad ink cartridge, color bad, light ink which appears watery, what-ever, they give you another one. That's the way a warranty works. You buy a recycled ink cartridge, with no HP warranty. It may work momentarily, but then you get these same printer messages, remove cartridge. Why should my printer shut down after purchasing a recycled ink cartridge? But then if you buy an HP ink cartridge, your printer is up and running again. Or until that time HP thinks you have printed long enough, even if you have plenty of ink. HP forces you, according to HP predetermined usage, in order for your printer to work, to buy their ink cartridges, or HP will shut your printer down. A tying arrangement!
Don't focus on the ink cartridge, focus on the fact HP, and other printer manufacturers, stopping your printer from working. Because of some silly game they are playing of cheating customers before the ink runs out, or wrong ink standards, or what-ever. I say, go ahead send these stupid printer messages, but don't stop my printer from working. This is anti-competitive, and in violation of anti-trust laws.
As I wrote to HP president Mr. Hurd, "I installed new cartridges, color, and black. Printed a test page. Following day, "remove both cartridges." I uninstalled and installed both cartridges for half a day. Hoping it was a fluke that could be corrected. I thought it was not a cartridge problem but some internal connection, because, for the first time, it asked, remove both cartridges. I took the whole printer apart. Reset connections hoping to make better electrical contact. Same problem, same message, ‘remove both cartridges’. No where in all your HP, Compaq information does it say I can not use other manufacturers ink, or print cartridges. In fact, HP’s Monica Sarkar indicates I can. You give me the answer? Is it, I can not use other cartridges? Therefore, if that is so, the fact is, HP restricts further use my printer? When I took apart my printer, I could have damaged it in someway. Luckily that did not happen. But, you see because HP does not mention the fact that other manufacturers cartridges, or ink products, for what-ever reason, does not allow me to use a perfectly good printer, what can happen? Why is this so? I note that you [HP] recycle cartridges and reuse them. What is the difference between your recycling and another manufacturers recycling? As I have seen there is no noticeable difference in the quality that I need. People make quality choices in life, every day, but HP doesn’t believe that should be so. "
What would have been the cost, of my bringing my printer in to be repaired? Perhaps many others have. Most likely the technician may not have told me of the restrictions imposed by HP, and put in two new HP cartridges, and received a handsome profit for doing nothing but replace print cartridges. All because of some dirty little secret. I am upset that I could have ruined my printer. Why would I take my printer apart? Because I believed it was the printer. I am not an electrical technician, but I figured if the printer is a fault, and I need to buy a new printer, I might as well take my best shot at trying to fix it myself.
Rather than printer instructions that keep saying remove cartridges, which I did for half a day or more, why couldn’t HP be honest and just say, WARNING, I’m sorry, but HP has determined you have printed enough, and our policy is to shut down your printer until you purchase new HP printer cartridges. Do not take apart your printer. It’s not your printer. Do not purchase other ink cartridge brands, or ink refills, we will just shut down your printer until compliance has been met.
To be perfectly clear
Hewlett Packard recycles their ink cartridges by promoting that HP cartridges be returned for recycling, using a self addressed, stamped envelope. Allowing HP, through their “refurbishing and reselling” effort to conserve resources, using the various recycling facilities of manufacturers around the world contracted by HP. Thus, the mere fact that there also are other recyclers available to refurbish, and recycle ink cartridges, but except for lower cost, and the free choice of the consumer, HP has restricted the consumer the full use, and the operation of HP printers.
Smith and Roberson’s Business Law, ninth edition. West Publishing. Chapter 43; ANTITRUST.
“Characterizing a type of restraint as per se illegal therefore has a significant effect on the prosecution of an antitrust suit. In such a case, the plaintiff need only show that the type of restraint occurred, she does not need to prove that the restraint limited competition.....Tying arrangements. A tying arrangement occurs when the seller of a product, service, or intangible (the "tying" product) conditions its sale on the buyers purchasing a second product, service, or intangible (the "tied" product) from the seller....Because tying arrangements limit buyers' freedom of choice and may exclude competitors, the law closely scrutinizes such agreements.”
"Hewlett Packard has, unbeknownst to customers who purchased HP printers (tying product), tied as a condition, the purchase of new HP ink cartridges (tied product), or HP recycled ink cartridges, through the use illegal anti-competitive consumer practices. "The problem is not the cartridges but HP, and your anti-competitive policies. HP prevents me from using my printer. I was forced to buy new HP cartridges, in order for my printer to work. Thanks Mr. Hurd for the opportunity of allowing me to write to you my letter of complaint. This letter will be forwarded to the proper authorities for follow up."
After all, what are we talking about, it's a ball point pen refill morphed into a printer ink cartridge. It’s a recycled auto part! Again, I say Hewlett Packard, and the rest of the conspirators, play your silly games by cheating consumers on ink cost, and supplies. I say go ahead! But don’t stop me from the use of my printer.
I have 6 ink cartridges, I can't use. They are mine, I paid for them. If I wanted to use grape wine as ink, that is my choice. Grape wine is not an HP patent. Why then can I not operate my printer on grape wine, and why would HP shut my printer down? (Perhaps someday HP will drag somebody into court over grape wine ink)
I received a reply to my letter from HP. They asked that I telephone them. You see, they didn't have the guts to put in writing what their lawyers would have told me, if I had called them.
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Kevin Egan on May 22nd, 2006 @ 8:19am
Please send me your solution to defeat the self-expiring printer cartridge.
Thanks!
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by john on May 22nd, 2006 @ 4:29pm
i would like the procedure for covering the contacts on the hp14-please send it to me
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by chuck on Jun 2nd, 2006 @ 7:35pm
Hi, I would like the procedure for covering the contacts also. Thanks!
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Casskhav on Jun 3rd, 2006 @ 11:21pm
Mikis, Please send me the procedure. Thanks!
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by AMC on Jun 8th, 2006 @ 5:20pm
We have an HP 2250 -- and I'd appreciate the procedure for resetting the expiration date. Please send me the procedure!
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by mebs on Jun 9th, 2006 @ 8:37am
please let me know how to cover the specific contcts in the back of my hp 7350 cartridge
thanks
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Anonymous Coward on Jun 9th, 2006 @ 10:18pm
Hi,
Please send me the information to cover the
contacts for the HP-14 cartridge. Thanks in
advance!
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Susan on Jun 11th, 2006 @ 7:44am
I have a hp psc 1310 and i would like to get the procedure for covering the contacts, thank you.
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Vikki Dullinger on Jun 14th, 2006 @ 7:34pm
Could you please send the procedure for covering contacts
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by Anonymous Coward on Jun 15th, 2006 @ 8:54am
Very well written and very true
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by morlmark on Jun 20th, 2006 @ 9:37am
Your offer to share information on covering the contacts on refilled HP ink cartidges would certainly be useful to me, as I'm unhappy about the prices of cartridges here in Canada, and the difficulties with refills. Thanks... hoping to hear from you, Morley.
(My rinter is an hp 932c)
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HP 2250 tn by rs on Jun 23rd, 2006 @ 8:52am
I would like to know how to defeat an expired cyan cartridge in this printer (hp 2250tn)
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Marked on Jun 27th, 2006 @ 9:26am
I would like the procedure to use my "expired" cartridge.
Thanks.
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Jo on Jul 3rd, 2006 @ 9:03pm
If you could send me the procedure please?
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Bob Jenness on Jul 5th, 2006 @ 7:33am
Please send me the contact covering details for type 15, 78, 56, 57, and 58 cartridges.
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Nancy on Jul 5th, 2006 @ 8:55am
Resetting the time didn't work. Please tell me what contacts to cover.
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by ra friedberg on Jul 7th, 2006 @ 7:27pm
Please email me he fix for expired HP cartridges.
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by John on Jul 8th, 2006 @ 3:10am
I would like this procedure as well please. Can you email it to me? fyrbrds@(netscape.net) without the parenthesis.
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Re: Re: HP's Self Distructing Ink Carts by TexanLee on Jul 14th, 2006 @ 6:53pm
Please send me the information to cover the
contacts for the HP-14 cartridge.
Thank you!!!
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HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by jim on Jul 16th, 2006 @ 8:42am
Please send me the fix for HP's expiring cartriges Cartreige No 14
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Mel on Jul 17th, 2006 @ 5:01am
Hi,
If you have the procedure for the HP 14, I would be very gratefull. Thanks in advance.
Mel
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by John on Jul 18th, 2006 @ 6:44pm
Hi Mikis,
I too would really appreciate knowing which contacts to cover in order to get past the expiration on the #14 cartridges in my HP C 1600 printer.
Best to you,
jc
(jbclem1@charter.net)
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Nancy on Jul 21st, 2006 @ 11:44am
Please send instructions on how to bypass expiration
date on full HP cartridges.
Thank you, Nancy
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by norman enriquez on Jul 22nd, 2006 @ 8:18am
can you send me the procedure on how to bypass the bloody ink exoired message.what contact do i need to cover,thanks
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HP 14 Cartridges by Tonya on Jul 22nd, 2006 @ 1:32pm
Please send me instructions on how to bypass the expiration dates on both HP14 black and tri-color cartridges so that they will work. I am using these in a HP 7140xi all in one
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Malka on Jul 26th, 2006 @ 1:32am
I have an HP psc 750 printer and would like to get the procedure for covering the contacts on the back of the cartridges # 15 (black) and # 78 (color) . It is very much appreciated, thanks.
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HP 11 Cartridges by Ted on Jul 28th, 2006 @ 8:45am
Please send me the procedure to block the date check on un-expired (full) cartridges for my HP 2230, which pins do I have to cover? Thanks in advance for your assistance. Also have full cartridges that say they are empty, any way of bypassing this challenge. You assistance is appreciated
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Lasers by JR Deahl on Jul 30th, 2006 @ 11:18am
I got so sick of all the inkjet printers I switched to lasers.
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by Lorenzo on Aug 1st, 2006 @ 6:46am
I have an HP 2230, in three continuos days an expired the three cart. I need the procedure...... thanks
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Joan on Aug 1st, 2006 @ 8:48am
Could you please send the procedure on covering the contacts of the HP printer cartridge?
HP inkjet 2280tn
Thanks!
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Expried cartridge messages by Marie on Aug 5th, 2006 @ 6:33am
I have full cartridges and bought a new one still telling me that it is expired. I want the procedure to by pass this.
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cover contacts to reuse print cartridge by kelvin on Aug 7th, 2006 @ 5:24pm
Hi~! Could you send me the procedure for covering the contacts please. My printer is cp1700. I really need it.
echotooth@hotmail.com
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Also would like reset procedure by Old Coot on Aug 8th, 2006 @ 2:23pm
Would appreciate your forwarding me the procedure. Thanks in advance.
llewellyninspections@yahoo.com
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Kay Stack on Aug 10th, 2006 @ 5:48am
Hope you are still responding to people's requests after a year and a half, but I would like to know how to cover those contacts as well - to save our poor school district a lot of money.
Thank you.
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Re: Re: Re: HP's Self Distructing Ink Carts by Wil on Aug 14th, 2006 @ 1:08pm
I have a HP Business inkjet 2230. I would appreciate an email on how to get past the cartridge expired message on a full cartridge.
Thank you
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Anonymous Coward on Aug 15th, 2006 @ 3:48am
Please send me the procedure for blocking the pins on a 27 cartridge
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hp14 by ED on Aug 15th, 2006 @ 7:55pm
Please send me the information to cover the
contacts for the HP-14 cartridge.
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HP CP1700 Cartridges by Frustrated on Aug 16th, 2006 @ 3:02am
I need to know the procedure for resetting the expired message.
Thanks
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HP Cartridges defeat instructions by jesushchrist on Aug 18th, 2006 @ 9:33am
I don't know why the poster of the "cure" for HP cartridge expiration dates didn't just post it in the forum instead of requiring all these personal requests to be made. Maybe it makes him feel important and powerful to be in posession of such great knowledge. Personally, I think it's childish or perhaps just a joke he's playing on everyone to get his jollies.
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by bogard chang on Aug 18th, 2006 @ 11:03pm
i have the same photosmart as yours, how do you reset or bipass the printer sensor after i refilled my ink cartridge so that the printer will recognize the ink is full?
please reply
thank you
bogard
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by James King on Aug 22nd, 2006 @ 10:42am
I'd like to have the 'how to' on the contacts cover procedure for a HP cp1700 inkjet printer. Please send to:
soma@somagardens.com
Thanks,
James
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Patricia on Aug 23rd, 2006 @ 8:31pm
Please let me know the procedure to cover the contacts. Changing the date worked for one of the cartridges on my HP Business Inkjet 2300, but not for others. I have a full yellow cartridge that shows empty.
Thank you
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Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Matthew Do on Aug 26th, 2006 @ 10:15am
Please send me the procedure.
Thanks in advance
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Matthew Do on Aug 26th, 2006 @ 10:47am
it is me again. I have hp officejet d135. it uses cartridge # 14. if you have the procedure to disable expiration date of the printer. Please send me the procedure.
Thanks in advance.
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expired cartridges by Chris Lipscomb on Aug 28th, 2006 @ 9:44pm
I'd like to have the 'how to' on the contacts cover procedure for a HP cp1700 inkjet printer. My cartridges keep reading expired. We are a bush Alaska school with NO extra money to spend!
Thanks,
Chris
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Carl Collins on Aug 30th, 2006 @ 7:14pm
I have a HP officejet d135 and they have the 14 ink cartridges in them. I was wondering which contacts I need to cover to get them to work. My color isn't working right now, but I replaced it with a new cartrige that was purchased a while back. Thanks for any information about this.
Carl Collins
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HP 14 ink Catridges by Carl Collins on Aug 30th, 2006 @ 7:19pm
I have a HP officejet d135 and they have the 14 ink cartridges in them. I was wondering which contacts I need to cover to get them to work. My color isn't working right now, but I replaced it with a new cartrige that was purchased a while back. Thanks for any information about this.
Carl Collins
My e-mail address is ccollins1@zionsbank.com
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HP Cart Expire by john leckie on Aug 31st, 2006 @ 9:40am
Hi
Could someone please send me any procedure for expired carts on the hp 2250 printer as it's getting to the stage im going to throw it out the window.
Many Thanks
John
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by Anonymous Coward on Aug 31st, 2006 @ 2:36pm
wow, it started on july 2003, it's now aug 2006, and people still have the same problem with hp cartridges, i mean, does hp have no shame!!??
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Please send me the procedure for the expired Carts by T conway on Sep 2nd, 2006 @ 4:03pm
Please send me the procedure for the expired Carts
Thanks
Tim
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by TSmith on Sep 3rd, 2006 @ 2:09pm
I'd like to have the procedure too please. I have the hp 14 ink cartridges.
Thank you.
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Please send instructions by Chadford on Sep 4th, 2006 @ 12:30pm
Please send instructions on how to bypass "expired cartridge" messgae for the Business inkjet 2230. Your help is very much appreciated.
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by stan on Sep 7th, 2006 @ 10:24am
I would really appreciate any help in defeating the "cartridge expire" scam. My 7110 uses a #14 cartridge.
Thanks
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Bernard Kastner on Sep 9th, 2006 @ 12:37am
Please advise how to reset ink cartridges
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HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Cootee on Sep 10th, 2006 @ 4:23am
Yes, please send instructions on how to override or reset the #14 black print cartridge expiration date!
Thanks so much.
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Expired cartridges by Antonio on Sep 11th, 2006 @ 12:12pm
Hello! did anyone get the procedure?
Please email it to me!
Thanks!
agosset1@yahoo.com
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Expired & low ink messages by Steve on Sep 15th, 2006 @ 5:01pm
Hello,
Anybody out there got a fix for HP 14 black ink cartridge on a officejet 7130xi. I refill my cartridge and it works for a while then says I am low then out of ink, even though the cartridge is full. I have tried 3 refilled cartridges all with the same results. Thank You in advance for any help you can provide.
Steve
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Randy on Sep 19th, 2006 @ 9:52am
Hi, Could you give me the proceedure to override the expired ink cart.
Thank you
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HP Business Inkjet 2230 expired cartridges by Connie on Sep 20th, 2006 @ 8:42am
Pleez help!!!
I have the HP 2230 for the backup printer in my office so it doesn't get used much. My cartridges expired so my printer doesn't work. Does anyone have the fix on this aside from setting the date back on the computer? Thank you...
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please send instructions to bypass expiration date by rudolf on Sep 21st, 2006 @ 5:27pm
Please send me instructions on how to bypass the expiration dates on both HP14 black and tri-color cartridges so that they will work. I am using these in a HP 7110 all in one
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Re: Focus on the printer, not the ink cartridge by henry on Sep 22nd, 2006 @ 9:49am
I have stopped buying from the manufacturers all together and now I get all of my ink cartridges from InkReplacement.com and have been really pleased. I have purchases several different ink cartridges there and all of them have been significantly cheaper than the manufacturers and the quality is just as good. I really like the site and would recommend it to anyone in the market for ink.
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bypass exp. date intructions by kevin on Sep 22nd, 2006 @ 7:31pm
Can you really do this? Can someone please send instructions? I have #10 and 11 cartridges. Just curious as to why the process isn't just posted on here. It seems like a popular request! No more HP printers.
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To solve the problem: by Herzog on Sep 23rd, 2006 @ 2:24am
Look here one ideea :http://www.land.netonecom.net/tlp/ref/letters/hpPrinters.php
First, you disconnect the power and the printer cable, just to be sure. Then, you reached inside the printer and carefully remove the battery that is on the left side. You may need to remove the cover of the printer. It works!
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Re: To solve the problem: battery removal by Mike Vaston on Sep 25th, 2006 @ 5:02pm
I have determined that removing the battery is THE way to resolve the cart. exp. problem.
However, I can't find it! I have an HP 7110. I can kinda-sorta get in there on the left side. Any clue as to what I'm looking for (size, color, springs, whatever...)
Any help at all would be fantastic! Thanks, Mike
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Re: To solve the problem: battery removal, cartidg by Mike Vaston on Sep 25th, 2006 @ 5:38pm
Replying to my own post: I resolved the problem of HOW TO OVERRIDE THE CARTRIDGE EXPIRATION DATE PROBLEM via battery removal on the HP7110. Works like a charm.
Photos can be found at:
http://www.land.netonecom.net/tlp/ref/letters/hpPrinters.php
(along with lots of scathing comments that are fun to read.)
The battery is like a large watch battery, bit smaller than a quarter. There is a clip on it. Simply slide the battery toward 2 o'clock. And voilà. I didn't bother replacing it, as I don't need a correct date for faxing on my machine. You will still get low-ink messages, but no cartridge expiration message. Also not necessary to remove the front left panel. Simply reach in. Good luck and enjoy fixing a corporate idiot's wagon.
Keywords for google searching:
HP 7110, hewlett packard, 7110, cartidge expiration, override, battery removal, battery location
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Re: Focus on the printer, not the ink cartridge by john on Sep 28th, 2006 @ 4:41pm
Personally, I only buy ink from third-party companies. I don't see the point in paying for the expensive name brand stuff when it is all the same. I have purchased several ink cartridges for my Canon printer from www.inkreplacement.com and I have been really pleased. As long as you find a reliable and legitimate online supplier there is no more risk in using generic ink than name brand, and it costs a lot less money.
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Kits Dane on Oct 2nd, 2006 @ 3:58am
Please send me the information.
Thank you.
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by OverklocK on Oct 2nd, 2006 @ 3:43pm
Please send me the information also please. Thanx in advance
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by JASON on Oct 4th, 2006 @ 6:52pm
Please send instructions on how to bypass "expired cartridge" messgae for the Business inkjet 2230. Your help is very much appreciated
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by JR on Oct 9th, 2006 @ 7:18pm
Can anyone please send me the instructions for an HP 2230. Thanks a lot. jrmarrder2@hotmail.com
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HP 7350 by Inkless in Denver on Oct 15th, 2006 @ 1:44pm
Well, I tore apart my HP 7350...not sure if I'll get it back together. All in the name of exploration and frugality. I couldn't find a battery. Does anyone know if this model has a battery? If not, does anyone have any ideas for this model? Thanks
elliott@aarayah.com
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Supply expired on my D135xi by Aaron on Oct 16th, 2006 @ 8:33am
I'd like to have the procedure too please. I have the hp 14 black and white and color ink cartridges running on a d135xi.
Thanks very much in advance for your reply.
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Bud Baker on Oct 17th, 2006 @ 2:20pm
HP d145. Remove button battery momentarily in printer and the printer date will change to Jan 1 0000. Expired carts work fine after doing so. It worked on mine. (Hint, open service door to expose carts, stick your head in and look hard to the left and down a bit and you'll see the battery).
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Jerry on Oct 18th, 2006 @ 6:52am
please let me know which contacts.
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HP printer expiration by Bob Braxton on Oct 22nd, 2006 @ 9:19am
I have HP business inkjet 1100; HP 10 and 11 printer cartridges. Please send me the fix.
Thanks
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by George on Oct 24th, 2006 @ 12:14pm
how do we reoslve the problem of expire ink?
thanks!
George
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by George on Oct 24th, 2006 @ 12:14pm
how do we reoslve the problem of expire ink?
thanks! hp officejet d135
George
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by truthisgood on Oct 25th, 2006 @ 8:24am
Nice idea but it did not work. I reset the date on my HP d135 and it still recognized my 2004 cartridge as expired.
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Bob A on Oct 25th, 2006 @ 12:26pm
I know it has been a while, however, if you'd send me the procedure, I would appreciate it.
I even tried a NEW cartridge in my d145 and it still would not work.
Thanks.
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Re: Focus on the printer, not the ink cartridge by Luan Chen on Oct 26th, 2006 @ 4:06pm
I am glad to read these complaints about HP printers. We have two HP printers, DeskJet 672C and HP OficeJet Pro. My husband bought eight non HP ink cartridges and tried to replace old ones from the printers. He kept on getting messages of "incorrect installation". We spent so much time in blaming on those cartridges but acturally should be on HP. Are HP inkjet cartridges patterened? If not, should'nt they warn the buyers about malfunctioning caused by replacing with non HP ink cartridges? I think HP is unethically wasting buyers time and money,who are trying to make best worth of HP printers.
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by martin on Oct 30th, 2006 @ 3:40am
I am interested in the procedure for HP56 & 57.
Thanks
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Re: To solve the problem: battery removal, cartidg by John on Oct 30th, 2006 @ 11:32am
This worked like a charm. Even reinstalled the battery and all is well.
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Expired Cartridges for HP CP 1700 PS by William Park on Nov 1st, 2006 @ 10:24am
So I am just another sucker in the long line of people who have perfectly good ink cartrges for the printer, but now do no work because my hp cp1700 says they are expired. Does anybody have the runaround to make the cartridges run again. I know sometime back there was on. Please help?
Billy
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by William Park on Nov 1st, 2006 @ 10:27am
Hi Mikis do you still have the fix for getting my hp cartridges to work when the damn hp 1700 printer is saying they are expired?
thanks
Billy
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Dave Mudry on Nov 6th, 2006 @ 11:37am
Re. response from MIKIS last Dec on covering HP cartridge contacts. I have HP 7110 which uses HP14 Carts and have the same problem as everyone else plus messages saying the print heads need replacing when all was working well right up until shutdown. I would be very pleased to try your procedure...I presume the contacts you are referring to are the four large ones at the back of the carts and the print heads.
All the best from the real west.
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Resetting Ink Jet Cartridges by Citizen of Earth on Nov 6th, 2006 @ 12:57pm
Found this URL on http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/inkjet/26847. It tells you how to reset ink levels and refill various types of printer cartridges. I had to reset my ink levels on an HP 27 & 28, worked great. http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/forums/inkjet/26847
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by wayne on Nov 12th, 2006 @ 11:58am
Please send me the procedure. I have a goofy d145 with cinfusing problems.
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Paul Dowd on Nov 18th, 2006 @ 11:10am
I would really like to know how to do this, if you still have the info available. regards, Paul. big.dowdy@ntlworld.com
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HP 14's by Paul Dowd on Nov 18th, 2006 @ 11:13am
Please let me know how also, cheers. Paul.
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by greg on Nov 22nd, 2006 @ 9:06am
Kindly advise procedure to bypass expiration on # 14 hp ink cartridge.
Thks
Rgds
Greg
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Robert on Nov 26th, 2006 @ 12:03pm
Please send me the procedure on which contacts to cover. I'm desperate. Thanks el-bobr@excite.com
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Re: HP printer expiration by JJ on Nov 27th, 2006 @ 12:24pm
I have the Business Jet 1100 and want to know if you ever found a wrok around on the expiry date issue. I have been unable to find any battery in my printer so am at a loss. Can you help?
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Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by BCA on Nov 28th, 2006 @ 4:10pm
just remove the clock battery from the printer and put it back in. the clock is reset, the ink works again and the clock will reset next time you go online to hp website
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by G A Rudd on Nov 29th, 2006 @ 11:09pm
Please send me the fix to make expired cartridges work on a cp1700 using hp 10 and hp11 cartridges and printheads.
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by George Burgoyne on Nov 30th, 2006 @ 6:48pm
Please send me your solution to defeat the self-expiring printer cartridge. Thanks!
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Re: Re: To solve the problem: battery removal, car by Brian N. O'Neel on Dec 1st, 2006 @ 6:38pm
Thanks for the great pix ~ took me all of 5 minutes to find a suitable non-conducting material and wedge it between the battery and spring. Ironically enough, I used a the plastic from a duracell battery pack for my Heart Rate monitor chest strap ~ works like a champ.
We are printing out lyric sheets for a holiday caroling commitment tomorrow with the girl scout troop.
Brand new cartridges ~ HP 7110,,,, SHEESH
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Tamre Jole on Dec 3rd, 2006 @ 12:43pm
I would like very much to know the procedure you use to trick the HP ink cart expiration date. Thanks!
I used my printer just once and the cartridges are FULL!!
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How about resetting the expiration on the hp 14 pr by Lisa on Dec 3rd, 2006 @ 5:18pm
I am having tremendous problems with resetting the expiration date for the printhead. Does anyone know how to do this and also how to clean the clogged printhead? Thanks
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Jorge on Dec 6th, 2006 @ 4:29am
Hi.
I have and HP 2200 printer with No 10 , and colors No 11 Cartridge. Would you send me the procedure to override the expire date
Thank
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Re: Expired Cartridges for HP CP 1700 PS by Keith on Dec 10th, 2006 @ 6:27am
Hi,
I see I've been suckered too...
I you still have the info on ink jet reseting could you please send it to me
Thanking you greatly in advance,
Keith
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hp 10, 11 by Keith on Dec 10th, 2006 @ 6:34am
Hi,
I see I've been suckered too...
I you still have the info on ink jet reseting could you please send it to me
Thanking you greatly in advance,
Keith
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HP Officejet 7110 Cartrodge # 14 by Bdevassy on Dec 12th, 2006 @ 10:19pm
I have two HP 14 Black cartridges kept aside for sometime and now it is showing supply expired when I try to use. It has an expiration date 2005/06/11 which I noticed only when I faced this problem. Any fix?
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HP 10 /11 Refillable Cartridges by Peter Mutton on Dec 19th, 2006 @ 8:04am
Thought that you might all be interested in the following non OEM work around for these chipped cartridges:
No sponge cartridges set which are specially designed for HP printers that utilize the HP10 C4844a, HP11 C4836a /4837a / 4838a, HP13 C4814 / C4815 / C4817 / C4816 ink cartridges. They are made of clear frosted plastic. You can see the ink level on the inside at a glance. There are no sponges, or bags inside. Each cartridge has an Auto Reset chip. No chip resetter is required. They are brand new, virgin, never used, not recycled or remanufactured which can be used over and over again.
These cartridges can help you to save lots of money on printing not only black copies but also color copies. You can use your own expensive or most high quality ink in these refillable cartridges.
Package Includes:
4 x Clear frosted refillable cartridges
4 x Latest version auto reset chips
4 x Special gift - Syringes
Instructions manual in English.
These items are currently available via eBay ( I have just ordered a set for my BusinessJet 1100 and can't vouch for them yet)
see: http://search.ebay.co.uk/_W0QQsassZcis.supply.hkQQhtZ-1
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Disable ink checking. by Kamran Husain on Dec 23rd, 2006 @ 3:24am
This only worked ONCE on my hpd145. I cannot seem to get it to work again.
The menu has to be at its default display, press "cancel" until it displays just the date/time display.
Press the left-arrow and right-arrow keys at the same time. The display will go blank, then type in 789 on the keypad, it will ask "Disable Ink-level checking 1-Yes 2-No". Press 1 on the keypad and it will disable Black Ink Level Checking.
Press the right-arrow and left-arrow at the same time again and then enter 456, it will prompt "Disable color ink level checking, 1-Yes, 2-No". Press 1 and it will disable ink-level checking for the color cartridges.
This worked for about a week till I unplugged the printer. Now it doesn't. Could it be a battery backed setup?
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by peace on Dec 25th, 2006 @ 12:28am
much appreciate it if you could send me the procedure. thx
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Expired day in HP14 by frank on Dec 25th, 2006 @ 1:18pm
Can you email the procedure to bypass the Expired day problem for HP14. thanks
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Expired HP Cartridges Still Full! by mike on Dec 26th, 2006 @ 9:12am
Please e-mail me the procedure for the HP Inkjet 2230
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by roly on Dec 29th, 2006 @ 3:45pm
please show me your procedure for defeating the ink chips I have tried almost everything with no results
thanking you in advance
roly
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Tiffany on Dec 29th, 2006 @ 4:09pm
Please send me info on how to make expired cartridges work on a cp1700.
Thanks!
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by HB on Jan 1st, 2007 @ 7:58am
I am very interested in the "Coveirng contacts" procedure - how you have time to send it to yet another request! Thank you in advance!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Re: How about resetting the expiration on the hp 1 by mike forster on Jan 2nd, 2007 @ 10:58pm
I have a hp all in one 7130xi.....I removed the thin battery on left side of inside of printer, I put in the reject cartridge (2004 expires) and ho ho! the hp accepted it and went to align printheads. I did not bother putting the battery back in, my hands are too big.....only drawback I found was the printer wont display the date or time...but big deal!
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Re: Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Anonymous Coward on Jan 2nd, 2007 @ 11:05pm
see #138 comment
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by G. Cinelli on Jan 9th, 2007 @ 4:59pm
Could you attach the procedure to cover contacts for the inks. I have 2 7110 machines and this is a real hassle. The unit seems to think it's out of ink and it's not FOR SURE. Thanks
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Fritz on Jan 17th, 2007 @ 1:12pm
I'd be like the procedure to disable the date code. I've got 3 cartridges banking on it.
Fritz
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Jon C Maynard on Jan 18th, 2007 @ 9:08am
Hi, Could you send the procedure for covering the proper pins. I have a business 2230 Thanks
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Emily on Jan 22nd, 2007 @ 4:33pm
THIS WORKED!! I had no idea why my Hp color ink said it was out. After looking through website to find out what was going on, I saw the article about expiration date( I had no idea this was true). I quickly looked at the date on mine and it had expired 2 days after the expiration (1/17/2007). I changed the clock to 2001-and it works perfectly!
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Expired HP Cartridges by Dave on Jan 24th, 2007 @ 5:50am
I have two HP inkjet printers a Busines Inkjet 1100 and an Officejet 7130.
I would be grateful to learn how to override the expired cartridge date for the 1100 and how to use refilled cartridges in the 7130.
If you would be so kind please forward any information you can on these printers.
Thanks
Dave
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Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Darren K on Jan 24th, 2007 @ 3:54pm
I have a HP2500C that tells me my ink levels are low when I know they are not. Maybe it is a expirey problem.
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Re: Re: Re: HP's Self Destructing Ink Carts by Rita Brown on Feb 5th, 2007 @ 8:53am
Please email me the fix for expired HP cartridges. Thanks,
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Re: HP printer expiration by Lucas on Feb 6th, 2007 @ 12:29pm
Hi I also have Businessjet HP 1100 did you get the fix? can you please send to me? mojacar_lm@yahoo.com
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Re: HP printer expiration by Lucas by ohmannsen on Feb 7th, 2007 @ 3:20am
I would like to have the procedure too,...
please..
kind regards
Stephan
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how to get hp deskjet 5550 to use recycled ink car by Ann R. Key on Feb 7th, 2007 @ 3:23pm
Here's the url for a British website that provides a clear explanation of how to get an hp 5550 deskjet to use recycled inkjet cartridges by covering the contacts. http://www.inktec-uk.co.uk/57_58_reset.htm
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