Here is a general procedure to override the incompatible HP ink cartridge: Remove all of the cartridges from the printer. Firstly, make sure the ink cartridge has all of the plastic coverings off, is wiped down with a cotton ball or another soft, scratch-proof material. This happens a lot on many HP printers when you buy a printer from a returns lot, there is a good chance someone returned the printer without setup cartridge. When you set up your printer for the first time, you must install the new, unused SETUP or Instant Ink Ready cartridges in order to initialize the printer.If.