How to Fix a Stuck HP Printer Ink Cartridge?

An ink cartridge stuck in HP printer is a common printer error. It doesn't matter whether you print regularly or not. This error is bound to occur. One may encounter this issue due to a variety of reasons.

Whatever may the reason be,  it can be fixed by applying various solutions listed below. So, let's discuss the different solutions to fix the stuck HP printer ink cartridge. 

1) Reset the HP Printer to Erase the Error Status

Below mentioned are the steps that you need to carry out to reset your HP printer. 

Step 1: Disconnect the power wire connected to the back of your printer. Don't turn off your printer when you do this. 

Step 2: After that, disconnect the power wire from the power outlet. 

Step 3: Let the printer cool down for the next 15 seconds.

Step 4: Reconnect the power wire to the power source and then turn it on. 

Step 5: Pull out the paper tray and then load it with white sheets. Check if the paper feeds easily. 

Step 6: Realign the paper and then adjust your input tray. 

2) Check If the Paper Tray isn't Warped

Carry out the steps mentioned below to check if the paper tray isn't warped. 

Step 1: Power off your device and then disconnect the power wire. 

Step 2: Remove the paper from the paper tray and then detach the input tray from the device. 

Step 3: Please ensure that your paper tray is warped by putting something straight like a scale. If there is a gap of more than 1 mm between the scale and the tray, then that means the tray is warped. 

Step 4: If the paper tray is not warped, then you must go ahead with the next step. 

Step 5: Put the paper tray in its original position. 

Step 6: Rotate your printer towards the side to get access to the underside. After that, you need to hold the Scanner Lid safely. 

Step 7: Please ensure that the plastic tab on your paper tray is securely fixed. Try to open and close the tray a few times until the tab gets into the right slot. 

Step 8: Turn the printer in its original position. Connect the power cord and then finally press the power button to power on your device. Perform a test print. If the issue is still persisting, then try to fix the issue by applying the next solution. 

3) Search for and Take Out Any Material Fragment Blocking the Movement of Your Cartridge Carriage 

Below mentioned are the steps that you need to carry out to take out the material fragment blocking the movement of your ink cartridge carriage. 

Step 1: Power on your printer device and then open the ink cartridge access door. Wait until the carriage stops and becomes silent before you go ahead.  Disconnect the power wire from the back of your device. Do this when your printer is turned on. 

Step 2: Take out any pieces of paper stuck inside the machine. Inspect the machine from top to bottom and check if there are any paper shreds blocking the cartridge. If there are any paper fragments stuck inside our printer, then they can cause further paper jams. 

Step 3: Put your hand in the ink cartridge access area and then move the carriage manually. 

Step 4: Move the carriage towards the left if it is stuck on the right. If the carriage is stuck on the left, then move it towards the right. 

Step 5: Get rid of all the pieces of paper that are stuck inside your printer machine. After that, check whether the carriage is moving freely or not. To check, move the carriage softly from the side to side. 

Step 6: Close the access door of your cartridge and then reconnect your printer to the power source. Then, turn on your printer. Perform a test print. This will surely fix your problem.