HP DeskJet 4155e HP 67 Cartridge E0 Error After Refill: Causes, Meaning, and What You Can Do

Question:
I found your website article about refilling HP 67 cartridges and have been successfully refilling mine for quite a while. Recently, though, my HP DeskJet 4155e started showing an E0 error with my HP 67 Black XL cartridge. I already watched a related video, but it did not fully solve the issue. I have also cleaned the cartridge contacts several times with isopropyl alcohol. Occasionally, the printer will print a test page, but most of the time it stops and shows the E0 error again. Is there anything I can do to fix this cartridge?

Answer:

In your case, the short and most practical answer is this: the cartridge itself has most likely reached the end of its usable life, and the solution is usually to replace it with another HP 67 cartridge.

The E0 error on an HP DeskJet 4155e generally points to a cartridge recognition or cartridge status problem. In real-world refill situations, this often happens when the printer can no longer reliably communicate with the cartridge's built-in electronics. Even if the cartridge still contains ink and may occasionally print, the internal circuitry or memory on the cartridge can become unstable after repeated use and repeated refill cycles.

Since you mentioned that the cartridge will sometimes print one test page and then later go back to E0, that pattern is especially consistent with an intermittent electrical failure rather than a simple ink supply issue. In other words, the printer is sometimes able to read the cartridge just long enough to print, but the cartridge does not maintain a stable connection afterward.

A few things are happening here:

First, HP cartridges such as the HP 67 contain a small electronic chip and contact system that the printer uses to identify the cartridge and monitor its status. Over time, after multiple refills, the cartridge may fail not because of the ink chamber itself, but because of wear in the electrical contacts, chip fatigue, internal resistor damage, or printhead degradation.

Second, the fact that you already cleaned the contacts with isopropyl alcohol makes it less likely that simple surface contamination is the main issue. Cleaning the contacts is often the first thing to try, and it can help if dried ink, finger oils, or residue are interfering with communication. But if cleaning does not restore stable operation, the problem is usually deeper than just dirty contacts.

Third, with integrated cartridges like the HP 67, the printhead is built into the cartridge itself. That means every refill cycle also continues using the same printhead and electronics. Eventually, repeated heating, printing, refilling, and handling can wear out the cartridge internally. When that happens, errors such as E0 can appear even though the cartridge may still occasionally produce output.

You also mentioned a video related to E1 and E0 errors. That is helpful because these two codes are often grouped together in troubleshooting:

• E0 error usually indicates a cartridge problem, often tied to detection, compatibility, or cartridge failure.

• E1 error is commonly associated with a different printer-related or paper/feed-related condition depending on model behavior, but in refill discussions it is often mentioned alongside E0 because both can interrupt printing and lead users to inspect the cartridge area.

For your situation, since the black XL cartridge has already been refilled many times, the cartridge has likely crossed the threshold where the printer can no longer trust it consistently. That is why the most realistic fix is to replace the cartridge.

Before replacing it, there are still a few final checks you can try if you want to rule out a temporary printer-side issue:

1. Turn the printer off completely and unplug it from power for several minutes. Then reconnect and restart it. This can reset temporary cartridge detection faults.

2. Remove the cartridge and inspect the copper contacts for scratches, pits, burn marks, or peeling. If you see physical damage, that strongly supports cartridge failure.

3. Check inside the printer carriage as well. If the printer-side contacts are contaminated with ink mist or debris, gently cleaning them may help. Be careful not to bend or damage them.

4. Reinstall the cartridge firmly and make sure it clicks into position correctly. A slightly misseated cartridge can sometimes trigger an intermittent E0 error.

5. If you have access to another known-good HP 67 or HP 67XL cartridge, test it in the printer. If the replacement cartridge works normally, that confirms the original cartridge is defective.

However, based on your description, especially the repeated refills and the intermittent nature of the error, I would not expect further cleaning to provide a lasting fix. The cartridge may temporarily recover, but it is unlikely to become dependable again.

You may also want to review this video on HP 67 E1 and E0 cartridge errors: HP 67 E1 and E0 error video [https://youtu.be/ipueD4xutk4].

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