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09-21-2016 10:03 AM
Hello,
Please click HERE to access the steps that should resolve the issue .
If issue still exists, then its time you replace the printer.
If you are in USA, then call HP Tech Support 1-800-474-6836
Jabzi
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09-21-2016 10:03 AM
Hi Shahara007,
I found a similar post with a solve for the issue. Please take a look and see if this works for you: http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Inkjet-Printing/Deskjet-F4480-very-noisy-solved/td-p/1608009
Hope this helps!
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09-21-2016 10:03 AM
Hi,
Can you please check if your printer is connected directly to a wall outlet.
Normally the printer would make some noises when it starts to print or even when it starts up as the carriage where the cartridge sits will start to move left to right
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09-21-2016
10:08 AM
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06-25-2018
09:13 AM
by
WanderP
Good Morning,
Im sorry to hear your having this loud noise situation with your F4480 .
I was able to find a fix on the forums for this issue
http://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/Inkjet-Printing/Deskjet-F4480-very-noisy-solved/td-p/1608009
Please give it a try and hopefully it will work.
Regards,
Jmartinezv
09-21-2016 10:27 AM
Hi Shahara007,
Go to The Printer Makes a Grinding Noise When It is Turned On or Printing for solutions that might resolve the issue.
Let me know if that helps!
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