My printer hp f2480 won't print though the colored cartridge was refilled. this happened 2 x. so I was unable to usse my printer

You can validate the HP60 ink cartridge's electrical health by running the 'Tap 41' diagnostics test (this procedure is specific to the F2480 model). Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TAP 41 video procedure at the following link on how to activate and read the service test: http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=440

1. While holding the Power button, press Cancel (X) button 4 times, then press the Color Copy button once.
2. Release the Power button.
3. The 'Tap 41' diagnostic test print should print.

--- Providing the color cartridge is partially functioning the Tap 41 diagnostic test print will be printed (this is a forced service print test which is mainly used for the evaluation of ink cartridge electrical health). A good HP 60/60XL color cartridge should display 1248 good nozzles, while a good HP 60/60XL black ink cartridge should show 336 good nozzles. If the results yield anything different then the ink cartridge is likely damaged and will need to be replaced. Refer to video on how to read the printout. http://inkjet411.com/?page_id=434

---- If the printer attempts to print the diagnostic test pattern (1 page) then the printer is generally considered operational and functional, if nothing is printed, but the printer attempts to print the pattern, then the tri-color ink cartridge is either empty, clogged or severely electrically damaged (black ink cartridge is not used). You can remove the tri-color cartridge, reactivate the tap 41 test and the printer will print the diagnostic test print in black ink.

For information on North American ink refill services at a major retailer near you (should you wish to save ~50% on ink costs), general printing problem resolutions or advanced HP printer diagnosis procedures (advanced cartridge diagnostic tests/cartridge error bypass & printer reset methods, etc.), please visit Inkjet411: http://www.inkjet411.com

This model printer may only let you use genuine printer cartridges. If you try to refill these ink cartridges it will not work because the cartridges have an embedded chip in the cartridge that detects the empty cartridge even though it has been refilled.
This means you need to purchase and install genuine printer cartridges.

Dear please refill your colour cartridge or replace your cartridge or purchase the correct cartridge No.

you damaged the gold contacts. Now you have to buy a new cartridge.

Go to Control panel > Printer and device (win7) or Printers and faxes (win xp)
right click on your printer > properties > Device setting
locate Installable Option to Black ( seems to me your colour cartridge empty or has been refilled)
apply > ok.
Next Go to control panel > add/remove program > locate HP solution center > uninstall

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The procedure is to go to your local supplier and purchase genuine HP cartridges.
Honestly, people think that ink is ink....and it's not!
A huge amount of research and development goes into the inks, and molecule size is actually important. Not only that, HP formulates it's premium papers to react specifically with their inks to provide quicker dry time and longer lasting color.
Getting an ink with too small a molecule will lead to leaking and bleeding, and too large a molecule will lead to head clogging and smearing.
Not to mention, it voids your warranty.
If you buy genuine cartridges, and have a print quality issue, even if the printer is out of warranty, you can still call HP for free troubleshooting as it will be treated as "Accessory in warranty".
Also, I have seen cases where when the molecule size is wrong, the cartridge just empties itself into the printer, ruining it, and also ruining the furniture the printer happens to be on at the time.
The pennies you save on refilling the cartridge won't buy you a new printer, tablecloth and table and it certainly won't un-poison your cat or dog!

Select 'Print' from your software package and then 'Preferences'. Select the 'Color' tab, click on the 'Print in Greyscale' box and select the 'Black Cartridge' box..

Well, you must be using PG30, CL31 cartridge for your printer.

Did you refill your cartridge?
For error 051 means printer is not reading the cartridge. (cartridge is not readable)
When you put refilled cartridge, that's what it happens.
(after 3~4 times of color refill, color cartridge is no long to use, only applies in Canon
and there is no solution for it.)

Pls replace with new one.. and will work again.

Or if you need to refill again with other cartridge, pls....unplug your printer before you taking out the cartridge. In this way, you can re use your cartridge. Little trick... but no solution will work, once cartridge is not readable.

If you would like to save money, try refill kit by "ROADINK".
Not only they are easy, but also the printing quality is good.
For your better understanding pls check out my youtube video.
And will see how easy ink refill can be done.

Make certain that the cover is off the jets - if you forgot to pull the strip off or it broke leaving part of the tape on the cartridge, it won't work. Try to do a clean process on the cartridge. If that doesn't work, and you don't have another printer to try the cartridge in, return it to the place you bought it and get another new one. If the printer is printing pink, the color cartridge is probably empty also so that it cannot make black from the other colors. These sound like refilled cartridges - OEMs would have failed with some form of error code or warning.

Make sure you have a tri-color and a black cartridge installed. Make sure the print quality is not set to draft mode. Only use HP inkjet cartridges and not refilled cartridges. Make sure you are using the correct driver for your operating system.