1.The light is flashing which aprantly means that its 'processing' 2.I try to print then half way though it stops and says error printing 3.the printer says its offline

Things that can help us solve your issue:

1. Make and model of your printer.
2. Can you print the same image on plain paper?
3. What is the error message you get? It may not mean anything to you, but it may mean something to us.

Green light flashing means printer is in printing process. No problem. If you want to stop printing. delete printing job from printer properties or stop printing from status monitor.

From Canon sounds like print head problem
BC10e for Black only or BC11e for combo.
1. Replace or reinstall the BJ Cartridge ( Print Head ) - BJC-85 2. The BJC-85 may require repair 3. Turn the printer off for at least 15 minutes

5100 error code means there is somekind of obstruction inside the printer thats interfering with the printing process. You have to check the inside the printer especially near the gears and under the rollers. The obstruction can be anything like a small piece of paper, a paper clip, ball pin etc., check thoroughly and you will find it. Post back if you need more help.

There are some possibilities due to the above phenomena. Let's discuss about it:
1) If the POWER light is flashing green, then your printer is now warming up or performing maintenance procedure (replacing cartridge/tank) or cleaning print head, just wait a few seconds till the light stop flash. Also if the last page of a print job not done, this POWER light flashing green.
2) If the CHARGE/ERROR light is flashing orange with beep 3 times, it mean your cartridge need to be install (especially the 1st time turn on printer) or cartridge being replaced, just install the cartridge and press RESUME to continue.
3) If both POWER light is flashing green and CHARGE/ERROR light is flashing orange with beep 3 times, then your printer may facing a very serious error and maybe need a replacement.

Hope these help.

YBC (/\)

It means that the printer is in READY State.

Control panel
The printer control panel is comprised of six lights and two buttons. The lights produce patterns that
identify the printer status.
1 Jam light: Indicates that there is a jam in the printer.
2 Toner light: When the print cartridge is low, the Toner light illuminates. When the print cartridge is out of the printer,
the Toner light blinks.
3 Paper out light: Indicates that the printer is out of paper.
4 Attention light: Indicates that the print-cartridge door is open or other errors exist.
5 Ready light: Indicates that the printer is ready to print.
6 Go button and light: Initiates action or indicates status.
7 Cancel button: To cancel the print job that is currently printing, press the Cancel button.

Hi,

I believe that after changing the ink cartridge you havent completed the alignment process.This Alignment test page will print everytime you turn the printer ON.To Complete the alignment follow my steps.

1.After turning the printer ON, wait untill the printer prints the Alignment test page.

2.Then place the alignment test paper on the scanner, facing down in a correct position.

3.Then press the Scan button(color) and wait untill the printer ON light stops flashing.

4.After the light stops flashing, take the paper out and the alignment process is completed.

Turn OFF and turn On the printer, it will not print the Test page again.try it and please let me know.Would really appreciate your rating for my solution.

Thanks
Riz.

Power cycle the printer. If problem remains, try a partial reset. You can do the partial reset as follows:
1. Unplug and replug the unit.
2. when lights flash on power up, hold down the ON/RESUME and PAGE SIZE buttons together.
3. When only the ON/RESUME button light flashes, you can release the buttons.
4. When the lights stop flashing, the reset is all done!

If problem remains, you are fully justified to ask HP to replace the unit for you (well, if you're still in warranty!). Good luck :)

From the OKI site, I found this information. My problem is a Flash 2 Blink, which is a problem with the cover or minor error, whatever that means. I can't figure out how to fix it. Any suggestions greatly appreciated!

Flash type Ready LED (Green) Manual feed LED (Amber) Error LED (Amber) Meaning Flash 1 -- slow blink X The printer is processing data when printing has been suspended. X The image drum required changing or toner is low. Flash 2 -- blink X The printer is receiving and processing data during printing or the printer is resetting itself. X The printer is requesting manual paper feed. X There is a printing error, problem with paper or a cover open. X X X There is a minor error with the printer. Flash 3 -- rapid blink X X X There is a major error with the printer.

Hi, Kindly remove your carts then replace then again. try this 2 to 3 times repeatedly. Hope This helps ======================= If you are having trouble with Newly bought items then return them and demand a replacement or a refund! You may have purchased a reconditioned\repaired\factory defect product.