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Anonymous Posted on Jul 07, 2011

Looks like dead. when powering on, control panel shows "self test" and then nothing shows up on the panel and printer is dead.

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  • Anonymous Jul 07, 2011

    I tried the "full reset" proposal (#9) but it did not help solve the problem.

  • Anonymous Jul 07, 2011

    i assume that if power is not reaching the printer, it woudn't have displayed the "self test" message. I do not think that a faulty data cable makes the control panel as if no power. when raising the cartridge cover, the cartridges do not move forward as in a normal case.

  • Anonymous Jul 07, 2011

    Didn't help. While pushing the heads from their left position to the center, I see 2 springs with nothing attached to them. 2 little rubber boxes fell off.

    I assume that the next step is to buy a new printer. I have several 56-57 cartridges in stock, which cost more than the new printer, hopefully they fit the new printers as well.

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To solve this issue unplug the unit and take out the cartridges then clean the print head which is the area beneath the cartridges with a hot water towel, let it dry out for a while and see if it works again. If it won't work, then the issue can be with the print head or the control board. If it requires service then I believe that will not be a better option as it will cost you same as a new unit. Hope this helps...please post back for further assistance.

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  • Anonymous Jul 07, 2011

    Yup you are right it will be a better option to buy a new one as replacement
    of parts will cost you same as a new unit.

    Yup you are right it will be a better option to buy a new one as replacement of parts will cost you same as a new unit.

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According to your problem first check the electric outlet where you have plugged your printer and also check the printer power cord or replace it. Make sure that the printer USB cable is ok or replace the cable. Check the cartridges are moving or not. May be there anything stuck which make it fail in initialization. You may need a factory reset for your printer. Make printer online from printer properties in control panel. Check also the printer properties. If it doesn't solve your problem then check the logic card. May be the logic card is faulty. Then you have to repair or replace the logic card.

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Hi,

Try to reset the memory on your HP Officejet. Do the following:

  • Turn off the power to the HP Officejet and unplug the power cord.
  • Hold down the "# + 9" button.
  • Reconnect the power cord and continue holding the button for another five seconds.
  • Turn the HP Officejet on, and the memory should be reset.
If this won't work, you can try to upgrade the firmware but you can only do this if the printer is still detected by the Computer. You can check control panel and see if the printer is listed as "online" or "ready".

If the above steps won't work. Your printer is deem defective and needs to be replaced. You can try calling HP support for more info. Here's their US number: 1-800-474-6836


Hope this helps.

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