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Hp Deskjet Ink Advantage 2545ķ
Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

When the printer is turned on the power light, tri-colored, black ink light and the wireless  direct light blinks. After which the power button show no light and the others remain. Please can someone help to solve this problem? 

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@Ker1, Welcome to HP Support Community!

 

Reset the printer-

  1. Turn the printer on, if it is not already on.
  2. Wait until the printer is idle and silent before you continue.
  3. With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
  4. Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
  5. Wait at least 60 seconds.
  6. Plug the power cord back into the wall outlet.
  7. Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer.
  8. Turn on the printer, if it does not automatically turn on.
  9. Wait until the printer is idle and silent before you proceed

 

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.

For more information, go to Updating or Upgrading Printer Firmware.

 

Also, refer to the document HP Deskjet 2540, Ink Advantage 2545 Printers - Blinking Lights for help.

 

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TEJ1602
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