How to Make Generic Ink Cartridges Work on an HP Printer

It will depend on what type of “other” ink cartridge you intend to use on your HP printer. If it’s a third-party or generic compatible/remanufactured ink cartridge of the same model number, then yes, it will work. Sometimes, you will encounter some error message warning indicating your use of a none-OEM ink cartridge. If this happens, just hit “OK” to bypass the message and continue printing using your generic ink.

If you’re using a different brand, then it won’t work. You can’t use Canon ink cartridges to replace HP ink cartridges and vice versa. You also can’t interchange different ink cartridge models, even if they are from the same brand. Thus, you can’t use HP 301 inks in an HP 304 printer even if they’ll fit. The printer will display an “inks not recognized” message and the like, and there/s no way for you to bypass it.  

If you want to save time and money, buying ink cartridges online is the way to go. There are plenty of advantages when purchasing online, from cheaper prices to easy ordering and speedy delivery. On top of that, most printer ink cartridge shops online offer free shipping and discount coupons and offers.

Nevertheless, there are a few risks when purchasing from an online vendor, especially if you’re not familiar with it. Some don/t always deliver on their promise of quality and performance for a lower price. Research is key when finding legit vendors like YoyoInk.com, who offer the best price and quality.

Although there are numerous ways to deal with this problem, most of the solution lies on your ink cartridges. And more often than not, the problems are easy and require simple fixes that you can do independently. Try following any of the three potential solutions to common ink cartridge problems below.

• Clean the ink cartridge contacts. One of the common causes of a “Cartridge Problem” message is a dirty or damaged gold contact on the cartridge’s electronic chip. First, to remedy this problem, remove the problematic ink cartridge from the printer and find its chip. Please make sure the gold contacts on the chip are clean by wiping them down with a lint-free cloth. Try using an alcohol-based cleaning solution or cartridge flush to remove any dirt or residue trapped in the contacts.
• Clean the contacts inside the printer. If the problem persists even after cleaning the ink cartridge contacts, then you may need to clean the contacts inside the printer as well. Open your HP printer, find the contacts inside and then with a clean lint-free cloth. Some of the contacts are facing upward or pointing up, so I recommend that you be careful to ensure that there are no bits of cloth left on the contacts after cleaning.
• Try using another cartridge. There’s a chance that the ink cartridge itself has some electronic problem that’s invisible to the naked eye. If this is the case, the only option is to try using another ink cartridge. Install a new ink cartridge, or an old one that you know has been working properly and see if it works.

If you’re using a compatible or remanufactured HP ink cartridge, you can sometimes fix this problem with a simple firmware update. If you have tried all of the suggestions mentioned above and have done a firmware update but to no avail, then you may need the help of an expert. It may be best to contact an HP or printer technician to get some answers about how you can deal with the issue.

Yes, you can use generic ink in HP printers. Try to disable the HP Cartridge protection as this will help with preventing the printers from being blocked with updates. On the printer menu, go to settings and you will see an option there for you to disable it. Choose the “disable” option then click Apply and Save.

The HP 98 Black Remanufactured Printer Ink Cartridge and HP 95 Tri-Color Remanufactured Ink Cartridge should be compatible with your HP Photosmart C4150.