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03-14-2024 12:11 PM
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)
I bought a HP smart tank 5100 printer, and the printer remains offline all the time. Whenever I need to print or scan, I should unplug it and plug the printer again, to get it online.
It remains online for a few minutes and then goes back to offline, and I have to repeat the cycle of unplugging and plugging the printer to get it working.
can anybody advise what do I need to do?
Thanks.
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