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05-27-2019 06:52 PM
Error Message E8 will not clear and the scanner reports that it is busy
It now prints but will not align the printer head
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06-02-2019 12:28 PM
Like I mentioned it is a hardware issue. You can reach our support team Contact HP for further assistance.
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TEJ1602
I am an HP Employee
06-02-2019 07:44 AM
@dblack_usa, Welcome to HP Support Community!
To provide you with an accurate solution, I would like to know the following:
- Are you able to make copies on the printer?
- Did you replace the ink cartridges recently?
- Is the error message cleared?
Keep me posted.
Cheers
TEJ1602
I am an HP Employee
06-02-2019 08:34 AM
I can not make hard copies
I put a new color cartridge in
It will not do a cartridge align but it prints fine but will not scan it complains that the printer is in use
the error E8 comes every time I turn the printer on and the information button comes up with an orange light
06-02-2019 11:52 AM
Check Hardware:
- Power the printer ON
- Open the flatbed cover
- Hit the Copy button on your printer.
- Does the scanner bar move when you hit the copy button?
- Does the scanner bulb light up?
If the answer is NO to both the questions, I am afraid it could be a hardware failure. Try following the below-mentioned troubleshooting steps:
Step 1: Check Power:
Lack of power can cause your HP Printer not to respond properly. Please ensure that your printer is not currently plugged into a power strip or surge protector as these can cause your printer not to get sufficient power and result in performance issues. Once your printer is plugged directly into a wall outlet for power please test the copy function again. Should copying still fail, please proceed to the next step
Step 2: Power Reset:
- Power your printer ON
- With the printer ON disconnect the power cable from the rear of your printer
- Leave the power cable disconnected for 60 seconds
- Plug the power cable back in
- Your printer should power back up on its own
Once the printer returns to the ready state, please test the copy function again. If still a no go, please continue to the next step.
Step 3: Update Firmware:
HP regularly releases new printer firmware versions with product enhancements or issue fixes. Depending on your printer, apps on the printer control panel might also receive updates. Update firmware and apps on a regular basis to make sure you are getting the most out of your printer. Refer to this link for help.
Once the Firmware Update has completed successfully please try to copy again.
Let me know the outcome.
Cheers 🙂
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TEJ1602
I am an HP Employee
06-02-2019 12:20 PM
Appreciate your time and efforts.
Seems like it is a hardware issue. Would recommend you to try our other support options.
Follow the steps below to reach out to our HP Support team:
1) Click on this link - https://support.hp.com/us-en/contact-hp
2) Select your product type below.
3) Enter the serial of your device.
4) Select the country from the drop-down.
5) Select the appropriate option based on your preference.
6) Fill the web-form and proceed further.
Thank you.
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TEJ1602
I am an HP Employee
06-02-2019 12:28 PM
Like I mentioned it is a hardware issue. You can reach our support team Contact HP for further assistance.
Thank you 🙂
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TEJ1602
I am an HP Employee