Why the HP 5650 Will Not Print After Refilling the Black Cartridge

There are a lot of reasons why a printer might fail or stop working. Installing or refilling a print cartridge incorrectly is one such reason. Consider coincidence and try regular troubleshooting.

Check Contacts

Print cartridges have electronic contacts on them that need to be aligned correctly in order for the printer to recognize the cartridge. If you've refilled your ink cartridges manually, it's possible some ink got onto the contacts and is causing interference. Remove the print cartridge and wipe the contact; then reinsert it.

Error Messages

If you are receiving a unique error message after installing or refilling the ink cartridge, check the HP website for solutions for your specific message. HP has troubleshooting steps for "Print Cartridge Cradle is Stuck" and "Printer Not Activated," both of which are issues that can occur after replacing an ink cartridge.

Other Troubleshooting

Consider troubleshooting the printer beyond print cartridge errors. Make sure you have the most recent driver and software for the HP 5650. It's sometimes necessary to reinstall the printer software.

References

• HP Support: HP Inkjet Supplies - Cartridge Installation Instructions
• HP Support: HP Deskjet 5650 Error Messages