HP c4280 Planned Obsolescence Solved

Question

Hello,

I have an HP Photosmart C4280 that displays the message "cartridge damaged or missing"; is there anyone who has a solution to outsmart planned obsolescence and thus continue using it without having to buy a new one? Thank you very much in advance!

Anonymous user · Accepted Answer

Hello,

Hello again,

I have translated the video that would possibly explain how to solve your issue.
And here are the steps:

Press the "On/Power" and "Cancel" (the red cross) buttons at the same time.

On the screen, a message indicates to enter a special key combination ("Enter special key combo" in English)

The combination is as follows:

1°) Blue (top button)

2°) Green (bottom button)

3°) Grey (middle button)
You are now in the special maintenance menu.

Then, press the grey button to scroll through the maintenance menu items.

When "information menu" appears on the screen, confirm with the green button (bottom)

Press the grey button in the middle until "Checksum for relock data input" appears.

Press the green button to confirm.

Then press Cancel three times slowly to finally return to the home screen.

This should normally work.

From what I understood, the message is due to the fact that you are using compatibles instead of original cartridges....
Just to be clear: is that the case, or not?

Best regards.

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If it is resolved => RESOLVED

Anonymous user · Answer

Hello,

Don't move, we're going to do something for you :-).
But first, I'd like to make a remark and several comments.
Minimum!!!!

Indeed, the myth of "planned obsolescence" is still alive.

As if HP itself introduced defects into its components to multiply failures!!! As if it were possible to produce electronic or mechanical components that couldn't be victims of natural failures!!!

You really have to be ignorant to make a such accusation against HP.
All this because you don’t understand where the failure comes from.
And that’s quite normal: how could you?

But your rational mind cannot tolerate the absence of an explanation. So, it chooses to settle for a plausible fantasy that will serve as a pseudo-explanation to reassure itself....

No! HP is not plotting behind your back to make you buy another printer!!!

First of all, because it’s not necessary. Then because HP cannot know if you will replace your HP with another HP, or with a printer from another brand. Moreover, HP certainly doesn’t want to let other manufacturers benefit from the failures of HP printers!!!!

And finally, if all manufacturers had banded together to program failures into their printers, the competition service and consumer fraud repression would have taken control of the situation a long time ago!!!

There is no conspiracy and no plot instigated by manufacturers. No specter of malevolent unions of manufacturers to force you to change your printer or your car!!!!

There is just nature and natural wear. And that’s all!!!!

There you go, comments are done. A bit of much-needed education, in my opinion.

Now, let’s move on to a response that could help you.
Or guide you in the right direction.

"Damaged or missing cartridge:" it’s clear that the printer cannot read the chip of the cartridge. Either it (or the contacts) is dirty, or it is defective - like 0.05% of electronic components coming out of a factory.
Either the cartridge is improperly inserted and the chip - or the contacts - is spotless and functional.
Or the contacts of the cartridge holder are dirty or bent/broken.
Or the cartridge is empty and the printer is sending the wrong message.

There you go, you’re up next: clean the chip/the reading contacts with a dry lint-free cloth, or reinstall the cartridge properly. Check the condition of the reading pins on the cartridge holder.

:-)

Best regards.

the myth of planned obsolescence, the fantasy of a manufacturers' conspiracy, the conspiracy theory, paranoia and realities.

"Just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they're not after you."

Find me on priceminister.com. Long live me!!!!

If it's resolved => RESOLVED

LineMine · Answer

HP is known for practicing a sneaky policy of planned obsolescence. Even if you don't print anything at all, your ink cartridges will stop working, and you'll have to replace your print heads even if they are not worn out. Everything is controlled electronically and over the network. Thus, the so-called "smart" HP printers, sold cheaply, are actually programmed to force you to regularly buy overpriced consumables.

HP printers are money traps...

kiki · Answer

The problem is that once you perform the suggested manipulation, it prints black and white bands on my printer!!! How do I reprogram the printer? Thank you.

Bernbard · Answer

Thank you very much. The operation worked perfectly. But with my HP Photosmart 4599, I had to use the OK button to confirm instead of the "green" button.
Best regards.

P.S.: Those who do not believe in planned obsolescence are simply ignorant.

HP c4280 Planned Obsolescence

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