Hi Daniel
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.
Hi, 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.
Hi,
Try to reset the memory on your HP Officejet. Do the following:
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.
The following lists the chain of events that occur when you turn on a printer. You can follow this list as one means of determining if the printer is operating correctly. The exact chain of events depends upon the last power down condition and where the printer has last determined the printhead is positioned, this is stored in non-volatile RAM. The Checklist is the primary reference for troubleshooting power-up problems.
1. Power cord is plugged in and the power switch is turned on:
2. Power supply senses AC line voltage conditions (110 VAC or 220 VAC)
and enables DC voltages. If an overload occurs, the printer turns off the high voltage DC supplies, causing a "blink" effect on the Control Panel LEDs.
3. BIST test flashes the PE LED very briefly at a fast rate until the end of the
next test.
4. The Boot loader performs CPU initialization and RAM test. It then sends
the boot loader version to the serial port.
5. Power-On Self Test (POST) initializes the Control Panel. The Control
Panel LED turns red, green, orange, and then off. The Control Panel LCD then goes black and then clear. The POST version displays on the LCD
and waits two seconds. During this time the operator can press the Back
button to bypass the remaining POST test.
6. Low level Power-On Self Test (POST) diagnostics are performed. The
Control Panel displays status messages as each sub-test is performed.
This test takes about 8 seconds. All LEDs are off during the test.
If POST diagnostics pass, the Control Panel displays the Xerox logo and turns on the green LED.
If the test detects an error, the error message displays on the LCD and the printer flashes the LEDs with a repeating error code pattern.
7. The VxWorks operating system is initialized and engine code is started.
This takes about 15 seconds. The Xerox logo is displayed.
8. Print Engine Self Test (PEST) diagnostics are then performed. These test
the heaters, clutches, motors and solenoids. As each clutch is tested, you hear clicking with four high tones as each motor is tested. This test takes about 30 seconds.
9. The printer now runs the mechanical initialization. The exact sequence
depends on the initial position of the printhead and wiper assembly.
The following lists the chain of events that occur when you turn on a printer.
You can follow this list as one means of determining if the printer is operating correctly. The exact chain of events depends upon the last power down condition and where the printer has last determined the printhead is positioned, this is stored in non-volatile RAM.
1. Power cord is plugged in and the power switch is turned on:
2. Power supply senses AC line voltage conditions (110 VAC or 220 VAC)
and enables DC voltages. If an overload occurs, the printer turns off the high voltage DC supplies, causing a "blink" effect on the Control Panel LEDs.
3. BIST test flashes the PE LED very briefly at a fast rate until the end of the
next test.
4. The Boot loader performs CPU initialization and RAM test. It then sends
the boot loader version to the serial port.
5. Power-On Self Test (POST) initializes the Control Panel. The Control
Panel LED turns red, green, orange, and then off. The Control Panel LCD then goes black and then clear. The POST version displays on the LCD and waits two seconds.
During this time the operator can press the Back button to bypass the remaining POST test.
6. Low level Power-On Self Test (POST) diagnostics are performed. The
Control Panel displays status messages as each sub-test is performed. This test takes about 8 seconds. All LEDs are off during the test. If POST diagnostics pass, the Control Panel displays the Xerox logo and turns on the green LED.
If the test detects an error, the error message displays on the LCD and the printer flashes the LEDs with a repeating error code pattern.
7. The VxWorks operating system is initialized and engine code is started.
This takes about 15 seconds. The Xerox logo is displayed.
8. Print Engine Self Test (PEST) diagnostics are then performed. These test
the heaters, clutches, motors and solenoids. As each clutch is tested, you hear clicking with four high tones as each motor is tested. This test takes about 30 seconds.
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I tried the "full reset" proposal (#9) but it did not help solve the problem.
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.
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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