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HP Officejet 4630: Ink cartridge failure help

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:02:15 -0700

I have a HP 4630 OfficeJet Printer. I have a new HP 61 black ink cartridge that I ordered from HP. I put it in the printer, and it continually says, " Ink Cartridge Failure". I have done all I know to do, reset the printer, cleaned the contacts, etc. I have been on HP.com and nothing works. It is out warranty, so you can only access information on HP.com for tech help. Does anyone know anything to help me with this problem?

Here is other messages that shows on the printer

1. Ink Cartridge(s) Problem The following Ink Cartridges must be replaced. I have brand new ink cartridges.

2. It was printing about 2 weeks ago, when I replaced the empty ink cartridge. Then, it stopped. I called HP and they sent another one. Now, it will not accept the new cartridge.

3. I have downloaded print drivers from HP.com and I have uninstalled and reinstalled the printer software about 4x.

⟐ Answered April 10, 2026 at 23:02 MST

HP Officejet 4630: Can't replace black cartridge

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 20:42:02 -0700

I've put two new hp 61 xl black cartridges in and the printer says there is a problem and the cartridge needs to be replaced. The first time I figured the cartridge was faulty and went and got another new one but two in a row seems unlikely and I'm wondering if something is wrong with the printer itself. What's going on and can I fix it myself?

⟐ Answer accepted October 17, 2021 at 20:42 MST

HP Officejet 4630: Can I trick printer into using non-HP replacement cartridges?

Sun, 11 Mar 2018 12:40:11 -0700

I bought replacement cartridges from LG and my HP printer won't recognize them. Can I force the printer to use non-HP cartridges?

⟐ Answer accepted March 11, 2018 at 12:40 MST

HP Officejet 4630: Power adaptor spare part

Sat, 11 Feb 2023 15:25:43 -0700

I fix power problem. Power adaptor is faulty. How to get new power adaptor? Where to purchase?

⟐ Commented February 11, 2023 at 15:25 MST

HP Officejet 4630: Always shows error of paper jam

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:06:43 -0700

As soon as the device is powered on the printer shows error paper jam. Full disclosure this issue started to happen after a cat peed on it. It worked for a couple of days and now it is showing the same error again

⟐ Answer deleted August 14, 2020 at 17:06 MST

HP Officejet 4630: How to hard reset to factory setting this model using only buttons?

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:06:03 -0700

I'm looking at a simple procedure to hard reset to factory settings this model with only the usage of external buttons (in situation where the user interface and menu is not available and the printer is stuck).

⟐ Commented February 12, 2026 at 22:06 MST

HP Officejet 4630: Paper tray NOT GRAB paper!

Mon, 17 Oct 2022 02:56:11 -0700

I have opened paper feeder all the way trying to force even one piece of paper to grab & it will not; or trying to see what is not grabbing the paper but nothing is broken. I haven’t used it in several months as I have been out of ink but that should have nothing to do with the paper feeder. What part do I need to replace if I can’t see any not functioning? Enlighten me, please.

⟐ Answer accepted October 17, 2022 at 2:56 MST

HP Officejet 4630: Where is the serial number on my HP OfficeJet model 4630?

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 18:17:25 -0700

Where is the serial number on my HP OfficeJet 4630?

⟐ Answered June 07, 2025 at 18:17 MST

HP Officejet 4630: I need a hp inkjet model 4630 set up disc

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 06:50:50 -0700

I need a set up disc for an HP inkjet 4630 printer for windows xp

⟐ Answer edited November 18, 2022 at 6:50 MST

HP Officejet 4630: Why is printer still not coming on after replacing power adapter?

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 20:46:13 -0700

4630 Printer does not power on

⟐ Answer accepted October 17, 2021 at 20:46 MST

HP Officejet 4630: I can’t print from my iPad

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 20:44:15 -0700

Why can’t I print from my iPad

⟐ Answer accepted October 17, 2021 at 20:44 MST

HP Officejet 4630: Why can't I fax or copy?

Sun, 17 Oct 2021 20:43:19 -0700

My printer will print from my laptop, but will not fax or make a copy.

⟐ Answer accepted October 17, 2021 at 20:43 MST

HP Officejet 4630: Why won't my printer pick up paper?

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 04:47:50 -0700

The paper is in place. The printer sounds like it is trying to pick up paper but paper does not feed.

⟐ Answer accepted June 26, 2019 at 4:47 MST

HP Officejet 4630: ADF Scanner glas broken

Tue, 03 Jul 2018 04:45:05 -0700

ADF Scanner glass is broken. Can the glass be exchanged?

⟐ Answer accepted July 03, 2018 at 4:45 MST

HP Officejet 4630: Reinserting rollers on HP 4630

Fri, 24 May 2019 10:52:40 -0700

I had to remove the rollers to get a small piece of paper that was causing paper jams. But now I can’t get them back in. Any ideas?