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09-01-2020 12:59 PM
@Tommy106273, Welcome to HP Support Community!
Follow the steps below to isolate and resolve the issue-
Remove the ink cartridges and reset the printer
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Remove the ink cartridges from the printer.
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With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer.
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Unplug the power cord from the power source.
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Wait at least 60 seconds.
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Reconnect the power cord to a wall outlet and to the printer.
NOTE:
HP recommends plugging the printer directly into a wall outlet.
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Turn the printer on.
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Reinsert the ink cartridges, and then close the ink cartridge access door.
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If you receive a prompt to print a calibration or alignment page, do so.
Update the printer firmware
Download available firmware updates from the HP website
With the printer on and connected to the computer, go to HP Customer Support - Software and Driver Downloads, and then identify your printer. Look for and install any available firmware updates. Refer to the document HP Printers - Updating or Upgrading Printer Firmware
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Hope this helps! Keep me posted.
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