HP Deskjet F2180. I cannot print or scan. Nor is it powered off by pressing the power button

[Zaile]

I cannot switch the printer off. as soon as the cords are plugged in, it turns on and will not turn off unless it is disconnected from the power from the power source. Even after replacing the ink cartridges with new ones, the check paper error light keeps flashing. I also get a message that the black ink is finished. 

[Anand_Andy]

Hi @Zaile,

Welcome to the HP Support Community

I understand you are facing an issue with your HP Deskjet F2180 All-in-One Printer. Not to worry I will help you to get a resolution to resolve the issue.

Let's perform a power drain: 

• With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer and also unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Remove USB cable, if present.
• Wait for 2-3 minutes, press and hold the power button on your printer for about 30 seconds to remove any additional charge.
• Now plug back the power cable straight to a wall outlet without any surge protector or an extension cord (This is important) and then plug back the power cord to the printer.
• Turn on the printer and wait till warm-up period finishes and the printer is idle

Update the printer firmware 

• Click here to download and install the latest printer firmware from your product
• Click here to know different methods of updating printer firmware.

If the issue persists, then I'm sending out a private message to assist you with the next course of action. 

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