The HP printer supplies protection function, if inadvertently turned on, will trigger the printer’s “protected” mode. This permanently assigns the installed ink cartridges to that specific printer. If you accidentally enable this feature and try to use the protected cartridges in another printer, they will not be recognized.
Here are two methods to disable the HP Cartridge Protection feature on your HP 2020 inkjet printer:
Method 1: Disabling Cartridge Protection Through the Driver
1. Download the HP Printer Driver:
– Go to the [HP Support website](https://support.hp.com/).
– Click on “Software & Drivers.”
– Enter your HP 2020 printer model number in the search box and select it.
– Choose “Drivers – Basic Drivers” and click “Download.”
2. Install the Driver:
– Once the download is complete, run the installation file and follow the on-screen prompts.
3. Disable Cartridge Protection During Setup:
– After installation, connect your printer to your computer if prompted.
– During the setup process, you will see an “HP Cartridge Protection” window.
– Check the box for “Disable HP Cartridge Protection” and complete the setup.
Method 2: Disabling Cartridge Protection After It Has Been Enabled
1. Open HP Printer Assistant:
– Locate the HP Printer Assistant program on your computer. This program was installed alongside your printer driver.
2. Access Cartridge Protection Settings:
– Click on the “Estimated Levels” button in the upper right corner of the HP Printer Assistant window.
– Select “HP Cartridge Protection Program.”
3. Disable Cartridge Protection:
– In the pop-up window, check the box for “Disable HP Cartridge Protection.”
– Click “OK” to save the changes.
By following these steps, you can successfully disable the HP Cartridge Protection feature and use your ink cartridges freely.
Post time: Jun-15-2024
