HP Deskjet F4180 Scans & Prints but will not copy

[PMFrank]

I recently bought a used HP Deskjet F4180 All-in-One Printer/Scanner/Copier. When I hit "copy" on the printer, the printer makes scanning noises, and I can see it scanning, but it prints out a blank page. I know the actual scanner works because I have no problem scanning to the computer, and I know the printer works, because I can print from the computer.  Running Windows XP

[Travis_C]

Hello PMFrank

Try resetting printer sometimes it can help resolve peculiar issues like this. Since the printer is able to scan there shouldn't be a problem copying.

Resetting the Printer

[PMFrank]

Thanks for the reply.  I am unsure what you mean by resetting the printer.  If unplugging it resets it then I have already done that.  I agree that if it prints and scan ok then it sould copy as well, but again it scans but then produces only a blank page.  i had the same model printer before and the copy worked fine.

[Travis_C]

Hello PMFrank

The article link above contains the steps for a reset. The steps provided have been shown to be the most effective order in restarting the printer.