After Office Jet J6480 firmware update, all printer lights flash on and off each day

[Jeepfreak99]

Only after I upgraded my Office Jet J6480 firmware to version BHM1FN0830AR, all of its lights flash at least once a day and gives the error message "Turn power Off and Then On". I press the power button once and it turns on as normal. This happens at least once every day.  Does it seem to make sense to place the old firmware back on?  If so, does anyone know where to download it?

I have performed the following with no resolve: 

Step 1: Power Drain 

1. Turn Off the printer

2. Disconnect the power cable from the printer and wall outlet

3. Wait for 30 seconds

4. Connect the power cable to printer and wall outlet (not to surge protector)

5. Turn ON the printer and check the functionality.

Step 2 Partial Reset: Disconnect the power cable from the printer while it is ON.Press andhold the buttons # and 3 Pressing these buttons connect the powercable back to printer Hold these buttons at least for 10 sec. afterconnecting the power cable If the printer turns OFF, turn on theprinter and follow the on screen instructions.

Step 3 Semiful Reset: Disconnect the power cable from the printer while it is ON.Press andhold the buttons # and 6 Pressing these buttons connect the powercable back to printer Hold these buttons at least for 10 sec. afterconnecting the power cable If the printer turns OFF, turn on theprinter and follow the on screen instructions.

Thanks! 

[OHK62]

I have exactly the same issue. However, it did not appear after loading the new firmware, but just recently (a couple of weeks back). Mine is stopping, flashing all printer lights numerous times a day nowLooks more like a memory leakage or hardware issue than software to me. Did you find a way to correct the problem?

[erikbartlow]

I have the exact same issue.  I wonder if any HP techs are monitoring this forum?  After searching the printer's support page I didn't see any mention of this behavior.

[AirBoss]

Same issue here, with the addition that the LCD screen displays "1-2-(3)-4-5"

[tlh523]

Same here....this is getting to be a real pain as I am not always near the printer when I queue something up.

[Deepchild]

I am having lights flashing on and off after updating my drivers for my HP Officejet4500 for Windows 8.  I have to press the on/off switch to reset each time I want to print, but it does print.  Is there a solution anybody?

[UniProg]

Hello Deepchild,

When did you update your drivers, and how are you connected to the printer?  Is it giving you any error messages?

Thanks,

[Deepchild]

I'm connected wirelessly, and no errormessages.  After idle for a period of time (don't know how long) then it starts flashing.

[UniProg]

Deepchild,

Take a look at this document, and please let me know if the troubleshooting steps help to resolve your connection issue.

Good luck!