I'm getting the error message: "Left cartridge error... Replace the ink cartridge." I've tried two new cartridges and the error continues.

SOURCE: printer error message

To eliminate a software problem, disconnect printer from pc and completely uninstall the printer driver and restart pc. Insert our printer driver cd and install the drivers, but do not connect printer until advised. When advised connect printer and ensure windows recognises it in the little pop up window in tool bar and says 'Your hardware is installed and ready to use' If the same message appears then the printer is faulty.

SOURCE: Dell 810 All-In-One InkJet Incompatible Ink Cartridge error message

Well, first off ,it's dell's fault, not yours. Even Official Dell cartridges are temperamental at best. The cartridge error you are explaining is common with Dells. They even have what's called a marriage issue, meaning the cartridge will work in only one single printer. However, I'm not sure how to fix it. Sometimes, you can install a new one and the other cartridge you never touched gives you fits, and goofs up. I'd say get a new printer. Dell is increasingly getting more stingy with their ink, and truth be told, I don't think their quality (*lexmark makes dell, so stay away from them too) matches HP or canon. If you want the best cost per page, get a canon that has individual ink cartridges. They are easy to refill, and print a great picture. You pay more $$ up front, but you'll save a ton in the long run

SOURCE: Code:P error message: Pad saturated.. ink leaked..replace cartridge

Hi!!

Chances are the printer needs maintenance, you can actually send it to a repair center to replace the inkpads for your printer, try this link for information and you can download as well the utility from this site after registering:

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/InkPadsForm.jsp

Your printer has a one year warranty if its still within the warranty call epson if not try this site www.epson.com/loyalty and try the passcode minute or market and register. Hope this help. pls dont forget to rate solution. Thanks!!

SOURCE: Right cartridge incorrect" and "Left cartridge incorrect

Many newer HP Printers internally keep track of your cartridges by a serial number embedded into the cartridge. When it's low, the printer remembers. This is entirely done within the printer itself, and not the printer software. Some printers EXPIRE the cartridges after 18 months according to the installation date even it is not empty.

Outrageous, but true.

A fix? Most HP printers will only keep 2 cartridges in memory, so if you have 2 extra cartridges, (even empty ones) you could cycle them through to reset the printers memory, and reset the ink level to full. Basically, even though you've refilled your cartridge, the printers has the cartridge's serial number stored in memory. This will reset it.

SOURCE: Wrong Cartridge Error Message

Thanks for your assistance....worked on it for a couple of hours still no success.....guess it is time to buy a new printer....this one is 6 years old and I quess it doesn't owe us anything......Our previous NEC lasted 10-12 years if not longer.... so in the long run we have faired well.....Don't want to spend the mopney on a cartridge when the sytem is old and may fail in some other way.

I am looking to purchase an HP combination printer to replace this one.........any thoughts.

By the way this is the best site for information on resolving any problems that I have had with my computer and accesories.
Thanks...justjoan