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07-21-2025 03:12 PM
My printer is showing the orange attention LED (the printer has stopped due to a major error) however my printer is working with no problem (at least so far) - I have tried all the suggestions from 'troubleshooting' / technical support - any ideas what else I can try to either detect the fault or get attention LED to go off - thanks
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07-24-2025 03:19 AM
Suggestion: ignore the LED.
Because the printer is printing.
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07-22-2025 06:19 AM
@RuthBuchanan
Welcome to the HP Support Community!
Attention light blinks and the printer stops printing
This condition occurs when the toner collection unit (TCU) is full.
To resolve the error, replace the TCU.
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07-22-2025 09:29 AM
@RuthBuchanan wrote:... and have emptied toner collection unit ...
?
Replacing a TCU (Toner Collection Unit)
You have to buy a new TCU.
That's why the LED is flashing!
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07-22-2025 12:03 PM
thank you for keeping trying to help - I have bought and fitted a new TCU but it made no difference - the orange attention LED is on all the time (not flashing) which (according to the manual) means the printer has stopped due to a major error however printer still working
07-22-2025 01:14 PM
Attention and Power lights are on
This condition occurs when the printer is in a fatal error state.
Reset the printer to clear the printer error.
With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer.
Unplug the power cord from the power source.
Wait 60 seconds.
Plug the power cord directly into a wall outlet and to the printer.
Note:
HP recommends plugging the printer directly into a wall outlet.
If the issue persists, continue to the Service the printer section at the end of this document.
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07-22-2025 04:22 PM
thank you again -
can I check what document you mean (If the issue persists, continue to the Service the printer section at the end of this document) as have tried 'powering on and off' as you suggested but Orange LED light still on despite printer working
07-23-2025 04:11 AM
can I check what document you mean (If the issue persists, continue to the Service the printer section at the end of this document) as have tried 'powering on and off' as you suggested but Orange LED light still on despite printer working<\blockquote>
here:
@Andr-1611 wrote:@RuthBuchanan
Welcome to the HP Support Community!
Attention light blinks and the printer stops printing
This condition occurs when the toner collection unit (TCU) is full.
To resolve the error, replace the TCU.
Kind Regards
Andr-1611
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07-23-2025 05:28 AM
the only other LED light flashing is power symbol (when printer is in power save mode) LED power light is on when I am printing - Orange LED light goes off when I am printing but comes back on (constant) as soon as printing completed - thanks again
07-23-2025 12:37 PM
You have understood this information:
Attention and Power lights are on
This condition occurs when the printer is in a fatal error state.
Reset the printer to clear the printer error.
With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the printer.
Unplug the power cord from the power source.
Wait 60 seconds.
Plug the power cord directly into a wall outlet and to the printer.
Note:
HP recommends plugging the printer directly into a wall outlet.
If the issue persists, continue to the Service the printer section at the end of this document.
Link to "Find the meaning of the light conditions"
Did you follow the instructions?
Kind Regards
Andr-1611
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