HP Photosmart A512 Compact Photo Printer User Manual

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Error message: Automatic paper sensor failed.

Solution The automatic paper sensor is obstructed or damaged. Try moving the
printer out of direct sunlight, and then press OK and try printing again. If this does
not work, go to

www.hp.com/support

or contact HP support.

Error message: Cartridge is not compatible. Use appropriate HP cartridge.

Solution Replace the print cartridge with one that is compatible with the printer.
For more information, see

Replace the print cartridge

.

Warning

Do not touch the copper-colored contacts inside the print cartridge

compartment or on the print cartridge.

Error message: Print cartridge cradle is stuck. Clear jam then press OK.

Solution Follow these steps to clear any obstruction in the path of the print
cartridge cradle:
1.

Remove any jammed paper from the input or output trays.

2.

Turn the printer off and then on again.

Error message: Cartridge service station is stuck.

Solution The print cartridge service station is the component located beneath the
print cartridge cradle that wipes and caps the print cartridge for storage. Follow these
steps to clear the obstruction blocking the print cartridge service station:
1.

Remove any jammed paper from the input and output trays.

2.

Turn the printer off and then on again.

Error message: Photo is corrupted

Cause While the printer was printing from a memory card, either another memory
card was inserted or a USB device was connected to the front camera port.
Solution Insert only one memory card at a time. Do not insert a USB device while
the printer is printing from a memory card. Your photo is not corrupted.

Cause The indicated photo is corrupted on the inserted memory card.
Solution Select and print a different photo, or insert a different memory card.

Error message: Card access error. See user manual.

Cause A card access error may indicate that an xD-Picture Card memory card is
in a write-protected condition. xD-Picture Card memory cards have a special
protection feature to ensure that your pictures are kept safe.

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