Alright, I'm back working on this beast again. Here's the things I have looked at so far.

  • Checked both left and right guides and both appear to be undamaged and doing their job
  • used a multi-meter to test continuity between the contacts of the memory tag reader and the formatter board. No problems there.
  • On the left side of the cartridge there is a tab that is pulled back when inserted. I taped this tab back to ensure it was being opened upon insertion to allow contact to the metal underneath. Still no go.


What am I missing here guys? I just don't understand how it can be telling me to "install print cartridge when the memory tag reader appears to be able to transmit signal to the formatter board, the contacts on the cartridge are open and to the best of my knowledge are making contact with the printer.

Experts, please way in with possible solutions. I'm a little whipped at this point. Not sure what to do next. Thanks in advance!