HP 3YP29AN 67 Black and Tri-Colour Original Ink Cartridges Instruction Guide
- June 9, 2024
- HP
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HP 3YP29AN 67 Black and Tri-Colour Original Ink Cartridges
Specifications
- Model Name: 3YP29AN
- Brand: HP
- Ink Color: Black & Tri-Color
- Page Yield: 120
- Compatible Devices: Printer
- Special Feature: Tri-Color
- Compatibility: Options OEM
- Color: Black and Tri-color
Description
With HP DeskJet printers, HP Black/Tri-color Ink Cartridges can produce high- quality prints for a variety of documents and graphics. The tri-color cartridge contains cyan, magenta, and yellow ink to produce a wide spectrum of colors, while the black ink cartridge is intended to produce text and images that are clear, sharp, and legible. These cartridges are simple to set up and swap out, and they were created to perfectly complement your HP DeskJet printer to deliver dependable trouble-free printing. Additionally, they are made to be economical, with high page yields that lessen the need for cartridge change.
Solution 1: Make use of HP original cartridges. Verify that the cartridges you have installed are original, unaltered HP cartridges and that they are compatible with your printer.HP Ink cartridges offer dependability and quality.
How to Use
- Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
- Open the cartridge access door. The carriage moves to the center of the printer. Wait until the carriage is idle and silent before you continue.
Figure: Open the cartridge access door
Press down on the cartridge to release it, and then pull the cartridge out to remove it from its slot.
Figure: Remove the cartridge
Caution
Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles. This can
result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.
Figure: Do not touch the contacts or nozzles
Remove any clear protective tape that still might be on the nozzles.
Caution
Do not try to remove the copper electrical strip.
Figure: Remove the protective tape
Hold the cartridge by its sides with the nozzles toward the printer, and then insert the cartridge into its slot. Make sure that the icon on the cartridge matches the icon on the slot.
Figure: Insert the cartridge into its slot
- The tri-color cartridge ( goes in the slot on the left
- The black cartridge goes in the slot on the right
Push the cartridge forward into its slot until it snaps into place.
Figure: Snap the cartridge into place
- Repeat these steps for the other cartridge.
- Close the cartridge access door.
Figure: Close the cartridge access door
- Try to print again.
Solution three
Clean the electrical contacts
Follow these steps to clean the electrical contacts on the cartridge.
Gather the following materials
- Dry foam-rubber swabs, lint-free cloth, or any soft material that will not come apart or leave fibers (coffee filters work well)
- Distilled, filtered, or bottled water (tap water might contain contaminants that can damage the cartridges)
Caution
Do not use platen cleaners or alcohol to clean the cartridge contacts. These
can damage the cartridge or the printer.
Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
Open the cartridge access door. The carriage moves to the center of the
printer. Wait until the carriage is idle and silent before you continue.
Figure Open the cartridge access door
- Disconnect the power cord from the back of the printer.
Press down on the cartridge to release it, and then pull the cartridge out to remove it from its slot.
Figure: Remove the cartridge
Caution
Do not leave the cartridges outside of the printer for more than 30
minutes. If the cartridge is outside of the printer for too long, the ink can
dry and clog the nozzles.
- Hold the cartridge by its sides.
Figure: Hold the cartridge by its sides
- Inspect the cartridge contacts for ink and debris buildup.
- Dip a clean foam rubber swab or lint-free cloth into distilled water, and then squeeze any excess water from it.
- Clean only the copper-colored contacts.
Figure: Clean the contacts
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* Copper-colored contacts- Ink nozzles (do not clean)
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Repeat these steps for the other cartridge.
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Lightly moisten another cotton swab with distilled water, and then squeeze any excess water from the swab.
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Use the swab to clean the electrical contacts in the carriage, located inside the printer.
Figure: The electrical contacts in the cartridge slots
- Wait 10 minutes to allow the cartridge and carriage electrical contacts to dry.
Hold the cartridge by its sides with the nozzles toward the printer, and then insert the cartridge into its slot. Make sure that the icon on the cartridge matches the icon on the slot.
Figure: Insert the cartridge into its slot
Push the cartridge forward into its slot until it snaps into place.
Figure: Snap the cartridge into place
- Repeat these steps for the other cartridge.
- Close the cartridge access door.
Figure: Close the cartridge access door
- Reconnect the power cord to the back of the printer.
- Try to print again.
- If you are still unable to print, repeat these steps to clean and reseat the cartridges. Multiple cleanings might be necessary to restore printing.
Solution four
Reset the printer
Follow these steps to reset the printer.
- Press the Power button ( ) to turn on the product.
- With the product turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the product.
- Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
- Wait at least 15 seconds.
- Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
- Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the product.
- If the product does not turn on by itself, press the Power button ( ) to turn it on.
Solution five
Identify and replace the problem cartridge
If cleaning and reseating the cartridge and resetting the printer do not fix
the problem, replace the cartridge with a new cartridge.
Step one: Identity the problem cartridge
- Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
- Open the cartridge access door. The carriage moves to the center of the printer. Wait until the carriage is idle and silent before you continue.
Figure: Open the cartridge access door
- Press down on either cartridge to release it, and then pull the cartridge out to remove it from its slot.
Figure: Remove the cartridge
- Close the cartridge access door.
Figure: Close the cartridge access door
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* If the ‘Incompatible Print Cartridge(s)’ or the ‘Print Cartridge Problem’ error message still displays on the computer, proceed to the next step.- If the computer does not display an error message, skip to the ‘replace the cartridge’ step and replace the tri-color cartridge.
- Open the cartridge access door. The carriage moves to the center of the printer. Wait until the carriage is idle and silent before you continue.
- Push down on the top of the tri-color cartridge (located on the left side of the carriage) to release it, and then pull it toward you to remove it from its slot.
- Slide the black cartridge forward into the empty right slot, and then gently push on the upper part of the cartridge until it clicks into place.
- Close the cartridge access door.
- If the ‘Incompatible Print Cartridge(s)’ or the ‘Print Cartridge Problem’ error message still displays on the computer, proceed to the ‘Replace the cartridge’ step and replace the black and the tri-color cartridge.
- If the computer does not display an error message, proceed to the ‘replace the cartridge’ step and replace the tri-color cartridge.
Step two: Replace the problem cartridge
Follow these steps to install a new cartridge. If you need to print
immediately and the quality of the printouts is not a concern, you can print
in backup mode.
If you have a defective ink cartridge or printhead, it might be under
warranty. To check the warranty on your ink supplies, go to
hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies, select your country/region, and then review the
limited warranty information for your supplies.
Video of replacing a cartridge
The following video demonstrates how to replace a cartridge.
Note
The video shows the HP Deskjet 2050. The outside of the product might not look
the same as your product, but the steps are the same. If you have trouble
viewing the video or view the video in a different size, click here to play
the video on YouTube.
- Load plain white paper in the input tray.
- Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
- Open the ink cartridge door. The carriage moves to the center of the printer. Wait until the carriage is idle and silent before you continue.
Figure: Open the ink cartridge door
- Lightly press down on the ink cartridge to release it, and then pull the ink cartridge out to remove it from its slot.
Figure: Remove the ink cartridge
Caution
Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or the ink nozzles. Touching these
parts can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad electrical connections.
Figure: Do not touch the contacts or nozzles
- Remove the new ink cartridge from its packaging, and then pull the pull tab to remove the plastic tape.
Caution
Do not touch the copper-colored contacts or ink nozzles. Also, do not re-tape
the ink cartridge. Doing so can result in clogs, ink failure, and bad
electrical connections.
Figure: Remove the plastic tape
- Hold the ink cartridge by its sides with the contacts toward the printer and the nozzles facing down toward the bottom of the product, and then insert the ink cartridge into its slot.
- The tri-color ink cartridge ( goes in the slot on the left
- The black ink cartridge goes in the slot on the right
Figure: Insert the ink cartridge into its slot
- Push the ink cartridge forward into its slot until it snaps into place.
- Repeat these steps to replace the other ink cartridge, if necessary.
- Close the ink cartridge access door.
Figure: Close the ink cartridge access door
- Press the button next to OK on the control panel display
The printer prints an alignment page
Solution six: Service the printer
If you have followed the preceding steps, including replacing the cartridges with new, genuine HP cartridges, the printer hardware might be malfunctioning. Follow these steps to service the printer. Contacting HP for service in all countries/regions except Asia Pacific. If you completed all the preceding steps and your product still has an issue, service the product.
First, go to Check your product warranty to check your printer warranty status, and then go to Contact HP Support to find an authorized service dealer or to schedule a repair. Repair fees might apply for out-of-warranty printers.
Workaround: Print in backup mode
If you do not have a replacement cartridge available, you can still print. Remove the problem cartridge, and then print with the remaining cartridge. If you remove the tri-color cartridge, the printouts are in grayscale. If you remove the black cartridge, the printer prints slowly and the colors in the printouts might differ.
- Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
- Open the cartridge access door. The carriage moves to the center of the printer. Wait until the carriage is idle and silent before you continue.
Figure: Open the cartridge access door
- Press down on either cartridge to release it, and then pull the cartridge out to remove it from its slot.
Figure: Remove the cartridge
- Close the cartridge access door. The control panel displays a message that one of the cartridges is missing or not detected.
- Wait a few moments for the message to clear, and then submit a print job.
Features
HP Ink cartridges deliver quality and reliability
- Designed to offer vibrant color and clear, sharp text, Original HP ink cartridges will help you make a good impression.
- With optional Original HP high-yield ink cartridges, you can print up to twice as many black and color pages.
- Count on Original HP inks and HP Photo Papers for vibrant, fading-resistant photographs.
Printing made really easy
- Save up to 50%[4,5] on Genuine HP ink when your printer orders it and has it delivered to your door.
- With the HP Planet Partners initiative, HP makes it simple and free for you to recycle your Original HP cartridges.
- The high standards set by HP have been met with the engineering of HP ink cartridges, which employ recycled plastic.
Exceptional prints to be proud of
- With Original HP Cartridges, you can enjoy exceptional print quality with brilliant color, clear text, and deep blacks for a powerful effect.
The decision for the environment
- Print with assurance with genuine HP cartridges that are made with the environment in mind for simple recycling and reduced waste.
Maximize the use of your ink
- Make the most of your ink and HP printer.
- Using Original HP ink cartridges, print the documents and photographs you need in archival quality.
- Choose a cartridge size based on your printing needs and spending limit.
Sharp, concise text and vibrant colors
- Designed to offer vibrant color and clear, sharp text, Original HP ink cartridges will help you make a good impression.
FAQ’s
I have a black and tri-color HP ink cartridge, but I only need black. Can I use the tri-color cartridge to print in black?
Yes, you can use the tri-color cartridge to print in black. However, you will not be able to print in color.
What is the difference between a tri-color and a photo cartridge?
A photo cartridge contains cyan, magenta, yellow, and black ink. The tri-color cartridge contains cyan, magenta, and yellow ink. HP DeskJet Printers: HP DeskJet 3620 / 3622 / 3624 / 3626 / 3630 / 3632 / 3720 / 3721 / 3722 / 3724 / 3726 / 3728 All-in-One Printer
Does this work with the HP Envy Pro 6452? I’m grateful.
Yes. Both the standard-capacity 67 and 67XL ink cartridges are compatible with the printer.
Does this work with the HP Deskjet 2722? I don’t see it listed anywhere.
Yes
Is this product as good as it is marketed to be?
Because it is printer ink, its quality depends on your printer.
Can I pick up the 67 ink in the Bethesda, Maryland store?
To find out if certain cartridges are in stock, you should really give that store a call or check their website. Remember to call the day before you travel because the item may run out before you arrive.
It’s waterproof, right?
The ink is not waterproof but it is water-resistant.
Will model 2700 fit 67?
The HP 2724 uses HP 67 INKS, according to my search for the HP 2700 on the HP website. So, yeah, but please check this out on your printer yourself. When you open the lid of an HP 2700 series printer while it is powered on, the cartridges should slide to the left so you can see them. A label with the number “67” should be directly above the cartridges. It would also display “67” if either cartridge were removed. Additionally, if you attempted to purchase an HP 2724 printer, the website would also list the compatible inks.
There is no e at the end of 6052 on my printer, which displays “hp envy 6052.” Does this work together?
The HP 67 or 67XL tricolor and black ink cartridges are compatible with the HP Envy 6052 printer, thus the answer is yes.
Do you offer both black and colored ink cartridges for the HP 1112 printer?
The HP 63 or 63XL multicolor and black ink cartridges are used with the HP Deskjet 1112 printer.
How much does the item weigh after being packaged?
Combined, the ink and ink box weighs around 5 ounces. The vendor’s packaging method will determine the final shipment weight. To learn the shipping weight, speak with them directly.
Fits my Envy Pro 6400, please?
Yes, the HP Envy Pro 6400 printer is compatible with these HP 67 ink cartridges.
Are they Chinese-made?
Numerous nations produce ink cartridges. It is impossible to determine the location of a certain cartridge’s manufacture without first examining the box the cartridge itself is in.
Does the 2775 hp Deskjet model work with the ink?
On the HP website, search for your printer to find out precisely which replacement ink cartridges you require. Even the printer itself can have it.