3 orange lights

[ArielleT1704]

3 orange lights and power not on

[VikramTheGreat]

Hi @ArielleT1704,

Welcome to the HP Support Community.
 

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

If your HP printer shows 3 orange lights and won’t power on, it’s likely indicating a critical hardware or power-related error. Let’s walk through the steps to troubleshoot this.

Printer Shows 3 Orange Lights and Won’t Power On

Step 1: Power Reset

1. Unplug the printer from the wall outlet and any surge protector.
2. Wait at least 60 seconds.
3. Plug the printer directly into a wall outlet (not a power strip).
4. Press the Power button once (don’t hold it down).

⚠️ Holding the power button too long may cause the printer to turn on and immediately shut off.

Step 2: Check for Power Supply Issues

• If your printer uses an external power adapter, check the LED on the adapter:
  • If no light, the adapter may be faulty.
  • Try using a compatible power cord from another HP printer if available.
• If the printer still doesn’t power on, you may need to replace the power module:

Step 3: Interpret the Blinking Lights

If the printer powers on but shows 3 orange lights, it may indicate:

• Paper jam
• Ink cartridge error
• Scanner or printhead issue

For Smart Tank and DeskJet models, blinking orange lights often mean:

• Attention light: General error
• Resume light: Paper or job interruption
• Cancel light: Job stopped or failed
   

You can find detailed light pattern meanings here:
👉 HP Smart Tank Printers - Blinking lights and error codes | HP® Support
👉 HP DeskJet 2700, 4100, 4800 printers - Blinking lights and error codes | HP® Support

I hope this helps.

Take care and have an amazing day!
 

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Regards,

VikramTheGreat