when turn on power green light flashes and no reponse from printer?

[RoQ]

Im just setting up my printer for the first time and as I turn it on the green light remains flashing and doesnt do anything else. Please help

[jabzi]

Hello RoQ,

Kidnly mention the Printer Model Number.

How is the printer connected ( USB / Wireless )

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Jabzi

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[RoQ]

Oh yes, sorry. Its a HP Deskjet F4180.

Its connected with USB

[jabzi]

Hello RoQ,

Please perform the below steps..

• Make sure the printer is ON.
• Remove the cartridges.
• Unplug the Power cable from the printer while it is ON
• unplug the USB cable from the printer end.
• Wait for 30- 40 seconds.
• Plug in the Printer Power Cable.
• When the Printer is ready, insert the cartridges and close the cartridge access door.
• Connect the USB  cable to the printer.

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[RoQ]

Okay did everything step by step and the green light is still flashing and the ink cartridges is all the way to the left of  the printer.

[jabzi]

Please try making a COPY ( color ) .
Let me know the result.

Regards,
Jabzi

[RoQ]

It doesnt do anything. I followed the directions and it should have printed an alignment page but it never did. also the ink cartridges was supposed to move to the middle so I can insert the cartridge and that didnt happen either.

[jabzi]

Please try moving the Carriage Manually and then insert the cartridges.

Regards,
Jabzi

[RoQ]

That i did do, I was just letting you know just in case maybe something else was wrong. Do you think my printer can be old. It was a gift that i received in 2008 and never opened it unitl now.

[jabzi]

Hello,

Click on the link  "Blinking lights"  to access the document that describes the solution.

If the issue still persists, then call HP Tech Support (US) 1-800-474-6836 for further assistance.

Regards,
Jabzi

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