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HP Envy 6055e
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My HP Envy 6055e suddenly started flashing orange, and now it does not print out text on any document I have tried (Word, PDF or email).  On the email it will print out links and images only. On PDF it only prints out the words that are in a color block.

 

I have tried several suggestions I found on previous posts, but none have worked.

 

Please help!!

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Hi @caseyk1,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

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

Thanks for reaching out — it sounds like your HP Envy 6055e is experiencing a printing issue where black text is missing, combined with a flashing orange light. Based on what you’ve described, this is likely caused by a black ink issue or a cartridge recognition problem, especially since it prints graphics but not plain text.

Here’s a step-by-step guide,


Step 1: Check Ink Levels and Run Test Page

  1. Open HP Smart
  2. Go to Printer Settings > Reports > Print Quality Diagnostic Page
  3. Look closely:
    • If black is missing or streaked, the black cartridge is likely clogged or empty.


Step 2: Remove and Reinstall Cartridges

  1. Power on the printer
  2. Open the ink cartridge access door
  3. Carefully remove both cartridges (black and tri-color)
  4. Gently clean the electrical contacts (gold contacts) on the cartridges and inside the printer using:
    • A lint-free cloth slightly dampened with distilled water
  5. Reinsert the cartridges firmly

Important: Make sure you're using genuine HP cartridges. Non-HP cartridges or refilled ones can cause this exact behaviour, especially on HP+ models.


Step 3: Clean the Printhead via Printer Menu or HP Smart

  1. In HP Smart, go to:
    • Printer Settings > Tools > Printer Maintenance > Clean Printhead
  2. After cleaning, print another test page

You may need to run the cleaning 2–3 times, with a 30-second wait between runs.


Step 5: Update Firmware and Drivers

A bug in outdated firmware can cause partial printing.

  1. Download the latest firmware:
    🔗 HP ENVY 6055e All-in-One Printer Software and Driver Downloads | HP® Support
  2. Install the latest version of HP Smart and full printer software

 

I hope this helps.

 

Take care and have a good day.

 

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

 

VikramTheGreat

HP Support

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Hi @caseyk1,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

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

Thanks for reaching out — it sounds like your HP Envy 6055e is experiencing a printing issue where black text is missing, combined with a flashing orange light. Based on what you’ve described, this is likely caused by a black ink issue or a cartridge recognition problem, especially since it prints graphics but not plain text.

Here’s a step-by-step guide,


Step 1: Check Ink Levels and Run Test Page

  1. Open HP Smart
  2. Go to Printer Settings > Reports > Print Quality Diagnostic Page
  3. Look closely:
    • If black is missing or streaked, the black cartridge is likely clogged or empty.


Step 2: Remove and Reinstall Cartridges

  1. Power on the printer
  2. Open the ink cartridge access door
  3. Carefully remove both cartridges (black and tri-color)
  4. Gently clean the electrical contacts (gold contacts) on the cartridges and inside the printer using:
    • A lint-free cloth slightly dampened with distilled water
  5. Reinsert the cartridges firmly

Important: Make sure you're using genuine HP cartridges. Non-HP cartridges or refilled ones can cause this exact behaviour, especially on HP+ models.


Step 3: Clean the Printhead via Printer Menu or HP Smart

  1. In HP Smart, go to:
    • Printer Settings > Tools > Printer Maintenance > Clean Printhead
  2. After cleaning, print another test page

You may need to run the cleaning 2–3 times, with a 30-second wait between runs.


Step 5: Update Firmware and Drivers

A bug in outdated firmware can cause partial printing.

  1. Download the latest firmware:
    🔗 HP ENVY 6055e All-in-One Printer Software and Driver Downloads | HP® Support
  2. Install the latest version of HP Smart and full printer software

 

I hope this helps.

 

Take care and have a good day.

 

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

 

VikramTheGreat

HP Support

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