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NOTE: Only the Tri-color ink cartridge (75 or 75XL) is used to print the Tap 41 diagnostic test print so it must be
partially functioning (prints as composite gray/black using the CMY colors). The black ink cartridge (74 or 74XL) is
NOT used for printing this test, though detailed technical information about the blac k ink cartridge's electrical
performance will be shown in the printout. However, you can remove the color cartridge and re-initiate the Tap 41
test, the pattern will then be printed in black ink from the black cartridge.
TECHNICAL NOTE: If the printer's error message prohibits you from accessing the diagnostics menu, first replace
the suspect cartridge with a new/good cartridge, then access the diagnostics menu using the steps included. Just
prior to activating the Tap 41 test print, swap the good cartridge out with the suspected faulty cartridge. Select Ok,
the diagnostic test pattern should print out.
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Low Ink Warning ( HP74 HP75 ): HP Inkjet Printers
When a set of brand new HP 74-75 ink cartridges are inserted into your printer, the printer begins to track the ink
used for each cartridge. When a cartridge has used about 80% of its ink, the printer may begin to communicate
“your ink level is low” warning messages; eventually the cartridge empty state will be reached.
After the cartridge is refilled and installed, the printer will continue to attempt to communicate these low ink level
warning messages.
With most HP 74-75 ink series printer models, the refilled cartridge ink levels cannot be tracked or reset. The
majority of the various printer or Windows pop-up warning messages may simply be ignored and the printer
should continue to printer normally.
NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only.
Under certain circumstances, a “Print Cartridge Error” message can be ignored and printing may be allowed until
the printer prohibits such operations from continuing – but this is not always the case.
Often, when the refilled cartridge is installed back into the printer, the printer recalls the cartridge was already
used and may display:
- Non-genuine cartridge
- Counterfeit or Used Cartridge Detected