I've seen this once before on another DeskJet, and as far as I know, unless
you happen to be a printer technician (which I would have to assume you're
not) you would have to take the printer in for repair, (especially if it's
under warranty), if it's not, or it's not worth it to you, then you would
have to get a replacement.  As far as I can tell, what happens is that the
sensor that detects the cartridge breaks down somehow, and unless you see
something wrong, I don't think there is a way for you to replace it.
Matthew

At 10:48 PM 8/21/99 -0400, you wrote:
>The printer power light flashes and the inkjet cartridge stays in the
>middle of the printer. Does not seem to go to the right side after placing
>an inkjet cartridge in it, although it does move to right but comes right
>back to the  center position.
>
>Tried two different cartridges with same results.
>
>Does this mean a bad connection? The printer fails to print even a test
>page.
>
>Ideas?  thanks; John
>
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