HP Printer Error Code 71.02.4A? Fix It in 4 Steps Before Replacing Anything (2026)
Is your HP printer showing Error Code 71.02.4A and refusing to print? Don't
replace your printer or cartridge yet this exact fix solved it in under 5 minutes at zero cost (2026)
This error looks serious, but it is rarely a hardware failure. In most cases it is a simple communication problem between the printer and the
cartridge contacts — and this video shows you exactly how to fix it step by step.
In this video you will learn:
✅ Why HP Error Code 71.02.4A appears even on printers that worked fine
✅ How to do a proper power reset that actually clears the error (most people do this wrong)
✅ How to safely remove and handle your ink cartridge without causing more damage
✅ How to clean the copper electrical contacts on the cartridge correctly
✅ How to reinstall the cartridge and confirm the error is fully gone
✅ How to test print successfully after the fix
CHAPTERS:
Introduction — Error Code 71.02.4A?
Why this error happens — explained
Step 1 — Proper power reset procedure
Step 2 — Remove cartridge correctly
Step 3 — Clean copper contacts
Step 4 — Reinstall and test print
Results — Error completely gone
Final tips and prevention advice
What you need:
Your HP printer
A dry lint-free cloth or clean tissue
About 4 minutes of your time
No tools, no new parts required
This fix works for these HP models:
HP OfficeJet Pro 8025 | HP OfficeJet Pro 8035
HP OfficeJet Pro 9015 | HP OfficeJet Pro 9025
HP OfficeJet Pro 6968 | HP OfficeJet 5255
HP ENVY 6055 | HP ENVY 6455 | HP ENVY 7155
HP DeskJet 2755 | HP DeskJet 3755
HP LaserJet Pro M404n | HP LaserJet MFP M428
HP OfficeJet Pro 8020 | HP OfficeJet Pro 8022
If your HP printer suddenly stopped working and is displaying Error Code 71.02.4A, whether it appeared after installing a new cartridge, after an update, or completely randomly these four steps fix it without spending any money or calling a technician.
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