Hp Error E2 has become a major error because it occurs when the user prints single or multiple prints. It generates a miss communication between printer & computer thus, the print command doesn’t recall perform. it may even happen due to the failure of the internal print head of the HP printer. This error will further display a message as “Problem with Printing”. But, there is a solution to this issue and our HP OfficeJet Pro professionals have penned down promising solutions to fix the Hp Error E2 issue.
Solutions to fix HP error E2 Issue
Solution 1: Perform a basic check:
- Check for the availability of the Hp Error E2 and whether you can clear it or not
- Select the “PRINTER MAINTENANCE” icon next and then choose the ‘CLEAN PRINTHEAD” icon. Check for print quality.
- Make a selection of the “ALIGN PRINTHEAD” icon to adjust the printhead properly. If you are successful then, test with a different computer
Solution 2: Check for the print head function:
- Make use of plain paper for testing to ensure that this is not a paper-sensing issue. You should now know that depending on how much you have printed to date, there is quite a possibility of an ‘ink mist’ which is interfering with the media sensor/sensing optics
- Now, carefully remove the ink cartridge and then inspect the cartridge’s smart chip surface to check for any scratches or ink residuals available in the printer. To do this, you need to perform the below steps now:
- Retest your printer by using plain paper or one can also use a different paper type
- Next, replace the cartridge if you suspect that the device is physically damaged.
- If it is found that the smart chip position is in incorrect mode then, return the ink cartridge to the appropriate re-filler for evaluation.
- Now perform a “PRINTHEAD Health Diagnostics Test” process, along with supporting service level/diagnostic tests
- To rule out all possible printer/cartridge connectivity technical problems, please make sure that you have followed all steps properly which will include the PRINTHEAD removal process, thorough cleaning of the electrical PRINTHEAD surface, and on the CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY
- Remove all of the 4 ink cartridges and then, remove the internal PRINTHEAD device. Now gently clean the rear electrical contact parts of the printer and carriage electrical contacts.
- After all the above steps are performed, users may need to perform a hot water flush process on the PRINTHEAD
Solution 3: Cleaning the printer cartridge:
There are multiple ways to remove the Hp Error E2 but the very first step is simply to perform a proper cleaning of the cartridge by using a dampened cloth.
Solution 4: Disconnecting and reconnecting the power cord:
The second step which should be considered is to disconnect and then reconnect the power cord from the wall from the back of the printer.
Then wait for at least 30 seconds and then, plug-in everything back into the place.
Solution 5: Replace the ink cartridge:
To solve Hp Error E2 issue, you need to replace the ink cartridges now. Perform a check for the following things to note down whether these new cartridges are disorganized around their heads or not.
