• ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
  • ×
    Information
    Need Windows 11 help?
    Check documents on compatibility, FAQs, upgrade information and available fixes.
    Windows 11 Support Center.
  • post a message
Guidelines
Experiencing 'Printer Blocked' or 'Printer Error' message? Click here for more information.
Check some of the most frequent questions about Instant Ink: HP INSTANT INK, HP+ PLANS: INK AND TONER.


Check out our Black or Color Ink Not Printing, Other Print Quality Issues info about: Print quality and Cartridge Issues.
HP Recommended

image_6209779.JPGError code 79 is displayed on the screen and the amber/orange light is flashing. Cant get the printer to go online.  There seems to be a firmware update with a relesease date of May 8, 2024 but that file cant be found. 

I tried power cycling the printer, router even the PC but no avail. At this point what are my options?

1 REPLY 1
HP Recommended

Hi,

Thanks for using the HP Support Community.

 

Please refer to this resource for the solution fix:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZLXyoL4fjo

 

After getting back to the ready state, please update the Firmware:

https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers/swdetails/hp-laserjet-mfp-m232-m237-printer-series/model/308366...

 

For more resources on the printer:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUV0sXfF6zPjS-U7XYLfz_ucVNdsrCB10

 

Hope that helps!

I am an HP Employee. Although I am speaking for myself and not for HP.
Click Helpful = Yes to say Thank You.
Question / Concern Answered, Click "Accept as Solution"
Click on the link to subscribe and get the latest video uploads: https://goo.gl/y4Rcn1 Remember to like and share the video if you know of friends that would find this useful. Click on the bell so you will not miss out on any new videos. This tutorial shows how to resolve & prevent an Er79 error ...
Click on the link to subscribe and get the latest video uploads: https://goo.gl/y4Rcn1 Remember to like and share the video if you know of friends that would find this useful. Click on the bell so you will not miss out on any new videos. This tutorial shows how to connect the HP LaserJet MFP M234
† The opinions expressed above are the personal opinions of the authors, not of HP. By using this site, you accept the <a href="https://www8.hp.com/us/en/terms-of-use.html" class="udrlinesmall">Terms of Use</a> and <a href="/t5/custom/page/page-id/hp.rulespage" class="udrlinesmall"> Rules of Participation</a>.