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‎08-20-2026 05:03 PM

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Product: HP LaserJet MFP M140w Printer

i"m ready to throw this thing away...

Suddenly stopped connecting to wifi.   Orange (!) flashing. wifi icon flashing.

These  are the steps I've taken and have not worked. 

1.  Unplugged router for about an hour.

2. Unplugged printer

3. deleted printer and old software from my computer

4. Pressed the wifi and x simultaneously and held until power button flashed on and off

Please help. Thank you in advance. 

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‎08-20-2026 10:00 PM

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Hi @REdd_HeaD 

When there is some paper jammed inside printer, then an error displays orange light and you may need to remove paper stuck inside.

 

Please follow steps from the next video to clear paper from printer:

>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHpUXPw5UTU

 

Also you can check another steps for printer in the next document:

 

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