M209dw, how do I print without an Internet connection?

[hepayofuasho]

I bought it, installed it and managed to print a few pages.
Then, suddenly, I got a fixed *amber* light and a blinking "i" button.
Pressed the "i" button and a page came out saying that my printer's setup was incomplete. False, it worked until a minute ago.
It says something about "HP+", which I don't need and don't want.

I've googled like crazy and it seems this printer cannot be used unless it's connected to the Internet 24/7.
A printer that needs access to the Internet just to print through a LAN?! Never heard of such bollocks...

I can't seem to find any working procedure to just print with the printer I BOUGHT (with real money I've worked hard to earn).
Can anybody help me with this issue?

Thank you.

[Irfan_06]

Hi @hepayofuasho,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to assist you.

I see that you are facing an issue with your Printer that is not connected to the network.

A) Please follow the steps below to perform a power drain.

1) Take out the cartridges

2) Unplug the power cord from the printer & wall.

3) Press and hold the power button down for 15 seconds and release the power button, wait for about 30 seconds.

4) Plug the power cord back into the printer and wall, ensure the printer is plugged into the wall & not into a surge protector.

5) Insert the cartridges back into the printer.

Remove the cartridges > Unplug the power cord > Wait for 30 seconds > Plug the power cord back in > Insert the cartridges

B) Kindly refer to the steps on this link to update the printer firmware and let me know if that resolves the issue.

C) If the issue still persists, refer to the steps on this link to setup the printer again via USB connection.

Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution. Click the “Kudos/Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!

 

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a great day ahead!

Irwin6

HP Support

[hepayofuasho]

This is what I get when I press the "i" button while it's blinking.
Do you think this *error* will go away just by electrically resetting the printer, or by re-seating the cartridge?

 

[Irfan_06]

Hi @hepayofuasho,

Please follow the above shared steps and let me know if that resolves the issue.

Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution. Click the “Kudos/Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!

Take care and have a great day ahead!

Irwin6

HP Support