Constant error message B305DFF9

[schneewitchen]

A week or so ago my printer got an error message, which, when I went on line, could be corrected by unplugging it.  I did so, and it would get the error message once a day.  Then it went to twice a day.  Now it is coming on about every 20 minutes.  I get 1-2 docs printed before it comes back on.  Each time I unplug it to get the error message off.  Then a message comes on my computer which says that I have a legal HP cartridge installed.  I didn't install a cartridge.

[Jay_G24]

Hi @schneewitchen,

I'd like to help!

We can perform a factory defaults on the printer to resolve the issue

• The reset instructions are specific for your printer and performing those steps on a different printer may corrupt the device.
• I've sent you a private message with reset instructions, follow the reset instruction to perform a full reset and re-initialize the printer.
• In order to access your private messages, click the private message icon on the upper right corner of your HP Forums profile, next to your profile Name or simply click on this link: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/notes/privatenotespage

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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[ecwhitby]

I have the same problem with error code B305DFF9 reoccurring on my OfficeJet Pro 9018.  It used to occur perhaps weekly, now it is happening 6 to 8 times a day.  Unplugging is only a temporary fix

[Jay_G24]

Hi @ecwhitby,

I'd like to help!

We can perform a factory defaults on the printer to resolve the issue

• The reset instructions are specific for your printer and performing those steps on a different printer may corrupt the device.
• I've sent you a private message with reset instructions, follow the reset instruction to perform a full reset and re-initialize the printer.
• In order to access your private messages, click the private message icon on the upper right corner of your HP Support Community profile, next to your profile Name or simply click on this link: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/notes/privatenotespage

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

And, Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

Please click “Accept as Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution.

Click the “Kudos, Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping