Tech Tip - HP Persistent Supply Memory Error

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Author: Ebben Joslin, Technical Support Supervisor

Published on December 4th, 2025


Covers:

  • – M404n, M404dn, M404dw, M428fdn MFP, M428fdw MFP, M428dw MFP

The listed HP LaserJet models may encounter a Supply Memory Error showing “ Event Code: 10.00.11 Memory error on indicated cartridge” or a “The indicated Supplies are not communicating correctly with the printer.” error message on the control panel.

This error usually indicates a problem with the toner cartridge’s memory chip; either the data is incompatible, unreadable, or has become corrupted. In most cases, the issue can be resolved by replacing the toner cartridge with a new or known-good one.

Examples of error screens on M404 (left) and M428 (right):
Example of M404 and M428 error messages

If the error persists after replacing the toner, it may indicate a failure of the formatter board (see the table below for the correct part number). In that case, the formatter will need to be replaced to restore normal operation.

ModelPart Number
M404nW1A52-60001
M404dnW1A53-60001
M404dwW1A56-60001
M428fdn MFPW2Q13-60003
M428fdw MFPW1A30-60001
M428dw MFPW1A28-60001