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Pupster · ‎04-12-2021

someone answered my q about the part that is the brains of the printer, but is replacing that part, typically going to fix issues w/ the printer locking up and forgetting settings? i am about to order the replacement formatter pca but the shipping from china is $$, so i want to be sure i have a decent chance of fixing the issue before i just pay $100 total....

Repairatrooper · ‎04-13-2021

While the formatter may be the brain and might fix your problem, keep in mind that the DC controller and power supply can cause problems as well. The challenge with home office products like this is they do not have the built in diagnostics that Enterprise level products do which makes troubleshooting more difficult. You want to be cautious about buying parts to ensure as stated by @Valsimot they are correct coded and OEM.

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Valsimot · ‎04-13-2021

The formatter PCA is a printers brain. If possible buy parts locally, you might have some issues after installing overseas parts because of regionalization differences.

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Repairatrooper · ‎04-13-2021

While the formatter may be the brain and might fix your problem, keep in mind that the DC controller and power supply can cause problems as well. The challenge with home office products like this is they do not have the built in diagnostics that Enterprise level products do which makes troubleshooting more difficult. You want to be cautious about buying parts to ensure as stated by @Valsimot they are correct coded and OEM.

If you find the information provided useful or solves your problems, help other users find the solution easier by marking my post as an accepted solution. Clicking "yes" on "was this reply helpful" also increases the chances that this solution will help others.
I am a volunteer, offering my knowledge to support fellow users, I do not work for HP nor speak for HP.

east2100 · ‎04-14-2021

Try to find cures from YouTube first go there and find " HP M276 reset" and you'll find the answer.

will replacing a formatter board typically fix issues w/ the printer locking up/forgetting settings

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