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05-06-2015 03:26 PM
Sorry I'm not to informed about this printer except its fairly new. It keeps saying that there is a problem with the printhead. I saw where the clean printhead or other things but I dont have a handbook. How do I fix a printhead problem?
05-07-2015 07:13 PM
Hey @rie74,
Welcome to the HP Support Forum. I hope you enjoy your experience here. :robothappy:
I understand you're encountering a problem with printhead status on your HP Officejet 6812 e-All-in-One Printer. I would like to assist you with this.
I recommend you perform a 'hard reset':
1. With your printer powered on, try the following steps:
2. Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer.
3. Wait 60 seconds.
4. Reconnect the power cord to the rear of the printer.
5. Press the Power button to turn on the printer.
If the error message persists, as per this article, I recommend you call our technical support at 800-474-6836. If you live outside the US/Canada Region, please click the link below to get the support number for your region.
http://www8.hp.com/us/en/contact-hp/ww-phone-assist.html
I hope this helps. Thank you for posting in the HP Support Forum and have a great day. :robotvery-happy:
E-roq
I work on behalf of HP
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06-23-2015 11:57 AM
I tried this Solution and it worked for 2 out of the 4 page document I was trying to print. I just bought this thing a month ago!
Looks like I will have to try to call support when I get a chance... unless there are other options available now?
07-13-2015 12:55 PM
Hey @Senseiloki and @jj_jackson,
I recommend you reach out to our tech support team. You can click on the following link to initiate a case: www.hp.com/contacthp/
Once you fill out the online form to create your case you can choose from different direct contact methods.
Best of luck,
E-roq
I work on behalf of HP
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07-30-2015 04:02 AM - edited 12-01-2015 09:37 AM
Hi folks, just checking you got a replacement printer from HP Support?
Thanks, Ciara
FYI, for details on how to contact HP Support for a replacement check out the links below
Americas & Asia
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04839288
Europe, Middle East, Africa
http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c04839289
08-05-2015 03:42 PM
08-05-2015 06:35 PM
08-06-2015 12:20 PM
@Senseiloki, glad to hear your printer exchange issue's cleared up. It seems the automatic email was sent out hastily.
@Applegate1, if you can bypass the error on the printer's display try the following steps:
Step two: Make sure the cartridges are installed correctly
- Turn on the printer
- Lift the cartridge access door to open it.
- To remove the cartridge, press the tab on the front of the cartridge to release it, and then remove it from the slot.Figure : Remove the cartridge
note:
Do not leave the cartridges outside the printer longer than 30 minutes. Doing so can result in damage to both the printer and the cartridges. - Examine the vent area, which is located on top of the cartridge, next to the HP logo.Figure : Vent area
- If an orange tab is attached to any cartridge, remove it.Figure : Orange tab
- If any of the cartridges have clogged vents, use a pin to clean the vents.Figure : Correctly ventedFigure : Vent clogged with adhesive
- Using the colored shape icons for help, slide each cartridge into the correct empty slot, and then press down until the cartridge snaps firmly into place in the slot.Figure : Snap the cartridge into place
- Close the cartridge access door.
- Check the printer control panel display.
- If the error message has disappeared, try printing to check the print quality. If the print quality is acceptable, the issue is resolved and there is no need to continue troubleshooting.If the print quality is not acceptable, continue to the next step to use the automatic printhead cleaning utility.
- If the error message persists, continue to the next solution in this document.
- Make sure that plain white U.S. letter or A4 size paper is loaded in the tray.
- On the printer control panel, touch the Setup icon (
).
- Touch Tools, and then touch Clean Printhead. The printer cleans the printheads, and then prints a test page.
- If the print quality is acceptable on the test page then there is no need to continue to troubleshoot.
Let me know if this helps.
Have a great day!
E-roq
I work on behalf of HP
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08-06-2015 02:34 PM
I replaced all my print cartridges yesterday and it didn't solve the problem. I'm replacing my almost new printer for a refurbished one that should get here within two weeks. This is the second major problem I have had with a printer I bought two months ago. Not happy with HP, but I hope the refurbished one works.
